What is appropriate Disney etiquette? Ms. Emily Post Advocates welcome .

[EsmeraldaX]

Also, I hope I don't get flamed for this, but please don't use the disabled washroom stall unless you are disabled or have very small children you must keep with you. If by chance the 20 other toilets are being used, and the wheelchair cubicle is the only one available, please sincerely appologise if there is a wheelchair person waiting for the cubicle when you exit. Don't make them wait while you primp and apply makeup. Also, please realize that not all handicaps are visible. Perhaps an arthritic person needs an elevated seat and handrails, but does not use a wheelchair, for example.

Also, extremely claustrophobic people need to use the larger stalls sometimes to avoid becoming dizzy from being enclosed in the smaller stall.

 

[EsmeraldaX]

I know that disabilities are not limited to people in wheelchairs. That was an ignorant thing to insinuate. I am fully aware that there are unseen disablilties. Step off your high horse sister.

If your claustrophobia is THAT bad, may I suggest some counseling for you?

Try feeling the need to go, having to find the nearest bathroom with a handicapped stall, finding it occupied and then proceed to piss in the floor while someone NON-disabled comes out of the stall while others are free. Tell me, has THAT ever happened to you?

This is the most offensive post I have read in a long time.

I am also extremely claustrophobic. I have a hard time on many of the rides, and I can't usually watch shows and parades because of the crowds. And I have a hard time using regular stalls because I get very dizzy and could pass out. In fact, I have. Have you?

I take medication for this but it does not always help. Don't tell me I need counseling. That is the most ridiculous thing I have ever heard. That would be like me telling you to seek counseling because you have incontinence. Or saying that if you are that bad, perhaps you should have a bag attached to your chair.

So I suggest YOU get off your high horse, sister. One of my biggest pet peeves are people who think the world revolves around them because they have a disability that can be seen. I have known and worked (on a volunteer basis) with people with various handicaps for years. Very few of them share your entitlement attitude.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Esmerelda,
In case you haven't noticed, we all have agreed to disagree on this subject, and have moved on. Can you please do the same? I'm not going to argue on this subject anymore.

Just to add, you said "One of my biggest pet peeves are people who think the world revolves around them because they have a disability that can be seen." If you actually knew me you would be aware that my disability hardly, if ever, comes up in conversation or in aspects of my daily life. I, for one, have a peeve about folks with disabilities who try to milk it for everything it's worth. I am not one of those people. Like I said in another post, I am fully aware that there are many hidden disabilities. Don't accuse me of thinking the world revolves around me because I use a wheelchair.

 

[kjs1976]

I have to second the whole taking kids out who are crying/throwing a tempertantrum in public. Thank you to those of you parents (guardians) who take your kids out to calm down or figure out what the problem is. We experienced a very nasty situation last time at Mara in AKL. It was during the dinner rush and we had to wait a while for the CM to bring us our meal. There was a group of 4 adults and about five children sitting at the tables in front of us waiting for their food. One girl, about six, was screaming and yelling and no adult did anything to get her to stop, let a lone even talk with her. Even the family of four sitting next to us said something to them because it was so out of control for the 15 min. we waited. Then one adult comes with dinner and it looks like they ordered everything off the menu and she wouldn't eat any of it and starts to wail even louder! The rest of the family eats, virtually ignoring her, while she sits and wails. Finally, after about 25 min. of this, the parents leave the kids with the other adults, then the girl shuts up and eats her chicken fingers. But no apologies to the rest of us, no nothing! I know there are many different cultures at WDW and you never know how anyone's values and beliefs differ from what one is used to. I also respect that families discipline/handle their children differently. But in a crowded restaraunt, don't you think it would be right by any circumstance to take her out and calm her down????? I just felt so bad for her and the rest of us who had to listen to her!!!! Moms/Dads...would this have made the most sense??

I also second the taking your kiddo to the restroom before you wait for a show/parade. We had a three year old girl releive herself on herself as her dad held her on a railing RIGHT NEXT to us while watching the show in front of the castle!!!! We are so lucky to have averted the waterfall!

 

[EsmeraldaX]

Esmerelda,
In case you haven't noticed, we all have agreed to disagree on this subject, and have moved on. Can you please do the same? I'm not going to argue on this subject anymore.

Just to add, you said "One of my biggest pet peeves are people who think the world revolves around them because they have a disability that can be seen." If you actually knew me you would be aware that my disability hardly, if ever, comes up in conversation or in aspects of my daily life. I, for one, have a peeve about folks with disabilities who try to milk it for everything it's worth. I am not one of those people. Like I said in another post, I am fully aware that there are many hidden disabilities. Don't accuse me of thinking the world revolves around me because I use a wheelchair.

Fine, I am more than willing to let it go but you offened me VERY deeply and I'm sure you offended many others with your statement that claustrophobic people don't deserve to use the handicapped restroom. I always do and will continue to do so and if you ever said a word to me coming out of the stall, believe me, there'd be words right back at ya. You implied that your handicap is somehow more important than someone elses. That's not very understanding, is it?

I don't intend to respond to you again. Flame away if you feel you must, but I won't respond.

And now back to your regularly scheduled thread.

 

[LindsayDunn228]

No skin off my back sweetie-poo.

 

[Mortlives]

Wouldn't it be ironic if the etiquette thread got shut down for being too nasty?

I don't think this has been mentioned yet, but please, if you are feeling ill try to keep your hands disinfected, and touch as little as possible of things other people will be touching if you've covered a sneeze or cough with your hands. Not spreading germs is also common courtesy.

Kungaloosh!
Morticia.

 

[RobinMarie]

See that 2 inches between me and my child? That's NOT enough room for you to squeeze in 5 minutes before the parade starts. I do realize there are cultural differences with regards to personal space, but do try and be respectful.

It would be helpful to all of us if you and your party walked on the right side of the walk way. Thank you.

When the CMs ask you to move across the row so everyone can sit, they mean you too. Sorry if I stepped on your toes, wish I didn't have to climb over you.

The only person getting tipped is the person who brings my bags UP to the room! They've gotten me more than once now, one guy takes my bags out of the car and ANOTHER guy brings 'em to my room! Hmmph!

I know this is crazy but could you please please please ask your kids not to do cannon balls in the pool next to the nice lady (me). Thanks!

DO enjoy the buffets, DON'T taste the food while serving yourself. It's not sanitary!

It would be great if you had your autograph book open and pen handy when you finally reach the character!

Thanks for waiting for the characters to come to YOUR table! It's hard for little ones to wait their turn but it's not nice for children from another table to interupt the experience of others. Thanks!

Please do not stop in the middle of the walk way but be flexible with this rule when entering the MK and people stop and stare at the castle! It might be their first time! How exciting for them!

 

[Debi]

Hi gang!

I've been following this thread closely, and I love it! There is information here you won't find anywhere else - one of the many great things about the DIS!

Please keep in mind that, per DIS posting guidelines, no personal attacks or fighting is allowed. Please keep all posts geared towards the topic; if you feel the need to communicate with a specific poster, please do so privately (via PM or e-mail). All future personal attacks will be deleted.

Thank you!

 

[Sandyincanada]

DO enjoy the buffets, DON'T taste the food while serving yourself. It's not sanitary!

iicccccccccckkkkkkkk!! This grosses me right out or when people pick up a bun or piece of cake, etc, examine it or smell it and then put it back. Just want to smack their hand when I see that.

 

[MrsJ Henry]

We all have different opinions and feel strongly about some things but isn't it great that we all have something in common?
We all love WDW!!!!
This thread has given me a lot to think about and has given me some good info.,Thanks all for that

 

[LindsayDunn228]

Robin,

I love your post!

 

[monarchsfan16]

If your little one is tired (I'm talking the 3 and 4 year old range) AND will consent, PLEASE get them a stroller. The only thing worse than navigating through strollers, is tripping over a toddler who has fallen asleep walking. And yes, I've seen it. My own father wouldn't get my sister a stroller, and she did fall asleep walking. Do it for the kid's sake, and for those around you. And trust me, I have the most persistant sister around, so I know that not all will consent to being in a stroller. But try.
If you're throwing up, leave the park. I've seen people throw up, then keep going. Saw them later in the day, puking again. Sorry, I don't want to see it, or catch it. Yeah, this is your vacation but wouldn't you enjoy it more if you got better faster, or didn't puke all over those nice new vacation sneakers?
And don't try giving nasty looks at people with a gross cough. If they look sick, yeah they shouldn't be there, but not everyone in this world coughs only when they're sick. I'm not a smoker, but I have that nasty smokers cough 365 days a year. When I'm sick, you'll know it. But even when I'm not sick I still hack. I cover my mouth, and aim away from people, but that's about the best I can do. Don't give me a hard time about coughing. It's happened many times, and there's nothing I can do about it.
Have to echo the comments about the toilet seats. To quote someone last year on this board, "If you must hover and spray, wipe it away".
In the parking lots, when they say everyone behind the line so the tram can leave, get behind the line. 9 times out of 10 there's another one waiting right behind the one that's full.

 

[all4fun]

Here's another one: If you return to a ride five minutes before your Fastpass time is valid and are told to wait, don't stand right in front of the FP entrance blocking it for other people who are trying to get into the FP line themselves. I can't tell you how many times we encountered this on our last trip, and it was so annoying.

 

[eeyore0062]

Here's another one: If you return to a ride five minutes before your Fastpass time is valid and are told to wait, don't stand right in front of the FP entrance blocking it for other people who are trying to get into the FP line themselves. I can't tell you how many times we encountered this on our last trip, and it was so annoying.

lol, but don't you know that standing in front of the entrance will make that 5 minutes go by SOOO much faster than if I move over to the side and let others in?

 

[RobinMarie]

Robin,

I love your post!

Gee thanks, I love having the opportunity to 'vent' in this thread while providing a community service!

 

[djm99]

Wouldn't it be ironic if the etiquette thread got shut down for being too nasty?

- okay!!! boy I swear I love you all on this board - there is an old Jewish proverb (I think its Jewish) anyway it says that everytime you laugh you extend your life 1 hour - Thank you Dis members because you all have extended my life by years!

The things we "argue" over Refillable Mugs, breastfeeding, HC stalls, and so much more!!! It is too funny!! Ya gotta laugh! None of us know each other and we take things so seriously! I could be that nice lady that picked up your keys when you dropped them at Walmart - or that lady that complimented how cute you looked the other day - you'd never know! You all have just made my birthday so funny!!! And even DH is reading and laughing saying, "R they serious" - I told him some are!!! Come on people this is Disney - lets keep it light to keep this thread going!!!

Have a wonderful Disney Day!!!

 

[hdecker]

I'm not sure if this is an etiquette issue or not, but at the time it was disturbing. I was at Blizzard Beach this summer in a tube on the lazy river when I got "bumped" by two young ladies who were being intimate with each other. Now, I'm not a prude or homophobic, but the river was full of children and these two were making a big display of themselves. After I passed the third lifeguard that didn't say anything I made it a point to stop at the next one and ask why she didn't ask them to stop (that was a stupid question) she told me that she couldn't violate their rights. I then made a comment about going and grabbing my husband and doing the same thing and she told me they will stop that if it's too much of a display. Excuse me?

 

[eeyore0062]

Basically either display comes under Too Much Information and Public Display of Affection. It is one of those etiquette breaches that many don't feel comfortable with, but also feel uncomfortable intervening. I just avert my eyes. The kids are usually having too much fun to notice.

 

[disneyfreakjackie]

See that 2 inches between me and my child? That's NOT enough room for you to squeeze in 5 minutes before the parade starts. I do realize there are cultural differences with regards to personal space, but do try and be respectful.

When the CMs ask you to move across the row so everyone can sit, they mean you too. Sorry if I stepped on your toes, wish I didn't have to climb over you.

DO enjoy the buffets, DON'T taste the food while serving yourself. It's not sanitary!

Hee Hee!!! Good ones!!! I've never whittnessed the "buffet" one, GROSS!!!