What's Your Biggest Pet Peeve at Disney World?

[maddiemouse]

I gotta say, that's an interesting (and outrageously judgmental) peeve, considering this quote in your signature. Just FYI: obesity IS a disability; you don't have the SLIGHTEST idea why any person needs an ECV, nor is it your concern; there are PLENTY of overweight people WALKING at the theme parks; there are plenty of non-overweight people using ECVs; the ECV or wheelchair HAS to use the space of three seats in order to be secured safely (unless you'd like one to fall over on you when the bus goes around a corner?); and those ten other people are ENTITLED to seats on Disney transportation - just as you are.

 

[blondeheroine]

I know a few have mentioned Body odor. Yuck, but I find people with too much perfume just gross. Certain smells give me an instant headache. I little OK but it should not smell like you showered in it.

Word.

I'm a non-smoker, but I've never had cigarette smoke bother me NEARLY as much as someone bathing themselves in eau de stinkum. It makes me gag. I have severe allergic reactions to a lot of manufactured scents. Take it easy on the flower stink for the courtesy of others. When you walk by and people suddenly start coughing and trying to get air, you got a problem.

 

[lauraf]

I have read most of everybody's pet peeves and I do agree with most, and I believe people are here to let some steam off and verbalize what bothers them. I don't think anyone needs to respond by being nasty just because you don't agree or you think they are verbally attacking you personally. I have a pet peeve with standing in line for a bus or a ride for a very long time and someone in a wheelchair or ecv comes up and doesn't have to wait, and neither does all the people with them. There are people who have been waiting for a long time for a bus and unable to get on the bus,and have to wait another at least 20min for the next. But I did experience someone who pulled up in a wheelchair and waited for the next bus because there were so many people waiting and they didn't need to wait. I have also experienced a couple of family members of ecv's who have given up there seats. So I believe there are people who are conscious of the situation and others who take advantage. I think they just need to reorganize to make it fair for everyone. I am grateful that I can walk.

 

[minijeanie]

People on Cell phones-- One lady at the security check was talking and the poor guard was trying to search her stroller full of 3 or 4 coolers. I couldn't believe it and there she was talking on the phone and handing each cooler to the security guard like she had all the time in the world. the Guard should have made her go to the side until she was done her conversation.

I have nothing against cell phones(especially if you are trying to locate your party or have a business call you just have to take (sorry vacation or not sometimes you need to take a call) but to talk like you have NOTHING else to do really annoys me.

Another thing is at the parades. People are so rude. One lady thought she owed her spot because she was there before me and my family. Now I'm not one to push the kids ahead like everyone else and push people who have been waiting aside. Because once the parade starts you still can see the floates, but I don't see the harm in letting the children stand in front of the adults so they can enjoy the parade- as long as they don't block the view from the adults who have been waiting. They can't help it if they are short. But to hear grown adults complain that the kids want to see is so ridiculous!!

totally disagree with you here.....If you claimed you spot for a parade, waited an hour or so and are "adults only group" I see no reason why you should let a family with small children ahead of you ...especially when they show up 5 minutes before the parade starts.

These adults use their kids in my opinion. I say get there early like the rest of us and if you do'nt see the parade another night. I am so tired of adults or for that matter teenagers having to give up their spot because of a toddler.

I blame the parents.... I for one have taken my kids to wdw since they were small. I have never once asked or taken a spot away from an adult waiting for a parade.

Okay I have had my say

 

[brbenoit]

I know a lot of people that take "adults only" trips to Disney.
The last thing I want ... is you to shove your kids into my personal space.
I'm at Disney trying to forget about child-care for a few days

The whole point, is to have some fun and get away from the kids, after years of always putting the kids 1st

I left my kids at home, and "NO" I don't want to watch yours, even if its only for 15minutes

There's an little unecessary hostility. When did I imply that you or anyone else would have to watch my daughter? All I am bothered with is attitude like this that imply the children are in the way regardless of their behavior.

How is allowing a person or child a view of the parade invading your personal space?

I don't expect people to get up an move or completely move out of their location, but there is nothing wrong with some common courtesy whether you have children or not. This includes controling your children.

Whether we went by ourselves or with our daughter there is a certain expectation that there will be children there. It is designed for children... sorry.

Personally, my adult only trips are to Las Vegas. Now that is a place where I question taking children because they have nothing to do. But in a place where there are children, you can't be upset by their existence and being there.

 

[Hixski]

Just FYI: obesity IS a disability;QUOTE]

That's a hot one. Obese people do have one disability that I'm aware. It's the inability to push themselves away from the dinner table They certainly do not have any disability when it comes to putting their hand to their mouth

Knew the fat bashing would have to start sometime. It always does.
I guess we need to get out. The thread should be getting locked sometime tonight. I was rather enjoying everyones peeves too. Most are the same ones everyone has.

 

[blondeheroine]

It is designed for children... sorry.

Personally, my adult only trips are to Las Vegas. Now that is a place where I question taking children because they have nothing to do. But in a place where there are children, you can't be upset by their existence and being there.

Really? So, I guess my money isn't as good as yours. Don't judge adult visitors because you don't "understand" why someone would go alone as an adult or as a couple.

Well, at least I have an understanding inside this sense of entitlement.

 

[MinnieM21]

I think except for small, really popular venues, it's not a problem. Why? Monday night, a mere 32 days before I arrive, I was able to get new ADRs and change around some of the ones I already have. And yes, at the same time I cancelled the ones I won't be using in case that comes up as a peeve later in this thread. Regarding your December ADRs, I'd suggest calling every few weeks. I think they open more ADRs as the dates approach - example, when I originally tried to get Coral Reef, back in April, the latest dinner time available was 5:20; a few weeks later, I called and was able to get the same night at a much more reasonable (for me) 8:30

The dining plan isn't my pet peeve, I was just explaining why it was a pet peeve for another poster. (someone posted about not liking the dining plan). I got the ADRs I wanted but not exactly the times I wanted. That's ok with me though. For the Rose and Crown and some of my other ADRs(don't remember which ones), I was given the option of two dining times and that was it. I was kind of surprised because that's never happened before for me. I just decided to change to another day for the R&C and got the time I wanted. Thanks for the advice though, I might try for later dining times as my trip approaches.

 

[brbenoit]

totally disagree with you here.....If you claimed you spot for a parade, waited an hour or so and are "adults only group" I see no reason why you should let a family with small children ahead of you ...especially when they show up 5 minutes before the parade starts.

These adults use their kids in my opinion. I say get there early like the rest of us and if you do'nt see the parade another night. I am so tired of adults or for that matter teenagers having to give up their spot because of a toddler.

I blame the parents.... I for one have taken my kids to wdw since they were small. I have never once asked or taken a spot away from an adult waiting for a parade.

Okay I have had my say

This has become a sensitive subject eh? I think there is a difference between making small adjustments to allow kids to see the parade and getting up and moving.

We have never taken a spot away from someone but have moved a couple of inches one way or another to help someone see.

The bigger problem I have seen is just like the line hopping, one person spreads out and "saves" spots for their whole family of 6/7. The one time we had a problem, there was a woman with her kid in front of us in a stroller. Her kid wanted out, rather than putting the kid on her lap or in front of the stroller she moved the stroller right in front of our daugher.

 

[Becky_Boop]

But in a place where there are children, you can't be upset by their existence and being there.

True, but you can be upset about them taking your spot that you waited an hour for.

 

[DiszyDeanette]

I have been coming to WDW since 1976 at the age of 3, and I'm quite certain I NEVER behaved like that or my mom would have busted my butt. And yes, I would still be hearing about it now as an adult if I HAD behaved that way, because my mom tells me all the time about how much they loved taking me there as a child. So far, no massive temper tantrum or bad behavior stories have surfaced.

When I was 6, I threw a fit in a restaurant. My mother told me to stop, or we would leave, and I wouldn't be able to go into another restaurant for a year.

...I was 7 before I saw the inside of a restaurant again.

 

[diznyfanatic]

Let' see, some have already been mentioned *flame suit on*

Strollers
Parties of more than 2 people joining people further up the line
People who don't know what to order when they get to the register.
People who wait to get to the register to ask their children what they want.
People who wait to be told the total at the register and then and only then they reach for their wallet to get their money or card. Did they expect it to be free?
People who wait at the FP return entry to wait for their time. Step back 10 feet.
Shoes with wheels.
Flash photography in dark rides.
People video taping dark rides or a fireworks show with the camera's LCD open so that they can blind everyone around them.
Blinky toys near me during fireworks shows.
Kids being forced on rides.
People reciting the dialog during rides (yes, I've been here before too, I'm not impressed.)
People who get to the loading CM and don't know how many people are in their party.

I people sit down in the middle of a row at a theater, I always try to make a big deal out of going past them, if I can step on a foot, even better.

Shoes with wheels....

Actually, it's pretty sad that as a society we have become so rude and indifferent to others. Nothing makes me as mad as people who think rules shouldn't have to apply to them.

Anyway, I'll add my own peeves to the list above with:

People who feel the need to stand so close to me in line that I can feel their breath on my neck. Here's a clue...if you hold your arm out in front of you and it touches someone, back the heck up. I promise, you'll only arrive about 1.7 seconds later than the person in front of you.

People who cut in line and when told where the real end of the line is, they totally pretend not to hear or understand you.

The pre-show "corral" areas like in the 3D attractions where everyone is crammed in like sardines and then the mass hysteria and stampede when the doors open to get a seat, like it won't start again in 20 minutes and it's worth trampling a child over.

 

[blondeheroine]

Shoes with wheels....

I believe I recently read that this had now become a prohibited item within the parks. I'm sure people still get away with it, but it's supposedly a "no no."

 

[Gerweniel]

Reading the Dis boards has taught me a lot and made me more tolerant and aware of some issues that occur with kids with autism and other disabilities that I have been fortunate enough not to have any experience with. I try to be empathetic with parents and kids that may be having other problems than just discipline going on. I also try not to let people drive me crazy. That being said, there will obviously be people who will take advantage of anything if they think they can get away with it. I work with the public and there are some BIZARRO folks out there.

My pet peeves are 1)people who talk on their cell phone at the parks just to shoot the breeze. I mean, blabbing about nonsense while walking thru the animal trails at AK, in queues, while ordering at CS etc. I am exposed to it all day long at work, so perhaps I am just overly sensitive, but it disturbs me.

2) Folks with very small exhausted children who make late evening ADR's at Table Service restaurants and either let them run around or allow the little ones to whine and cry during dinner. When my boys were toddlers and preschoolers, we had an excellent Disney in-room sitter for a few hours and had a relaxing excellent evening. Just my opinion. I know everyone's circumstances are different.

 

[brbenoit]

Really? So, I guess my money isn't as good as yours. Don't judge adult visitors because you don't "understand" why someone would go alone as an adult or as a couple.

Well, at least I have an understanding inside this sense of entitlement.

When did I EVER say I didn't understand why someone would go alone as an adult or a couple?

Whether we went by ourselves or with our daughter

This would imply the possibility and face thay we would go by ourselves without a child.

I don't expect special or even different treatment, but what is wrong with common courtesy? If any person behind me at any event couldn't see something and it would not disrupt my ability or comfort to see what would be wrong with accommodating. I use children as an example with Disney because they are more plentiful there and I can generally see over them.

If you were there with a child (with you) would you have them sit in front of you or behind you? Wouldn't you rather have nobody in front of you. Granted, this is an extreme example but designed to show that everyone has a point that they would accomodate somebody else.

 

[twinklebug]

I'm going to add my 2 cents before this thread is locked for good...

Having just returned from Disney during a hot week in August the odor of garbage was overwhelming in many areas. My son described it as the smell of moldy feet The parks smelled perfect in the early AM hours, but as soon as the sun started blazing down on the garbage bins it started smelling less like Disney and more like the local landfill. Those cans need odor eaters!

 

[Simba22]

This thread is depressing.

I agree and only because people are missing the point of it. This isn't supposed to be a free-for-all roast of all the other DISers...just a place where we can all voice the things that bother us. It takes a lot of guts to stand up to a crowd and say "this really pisses me off" knowing that a good portion of the people you say it to aren't going to agree. But that doesn't mean they are wrong for saying it or feeling it....and on a side note:

My pet peeve is the dozens of times I've had to wait to board Disney buses or have been delayed in the ride line for all those fat people on the mobility scooters. I'm sure there are people with legitimate disabilities but the disability I notice the most are people who are 200-300 pounds overweight. Also, they always seem to have a large entourage with them so not only do they take up 3 seats on the bus with their machine but 10 more seats for the people accompanying them.

I'm sorry to say but I completley agree with this. Remmy has already been called ignorant and if that's what you feel you must call me too, then so be it. But first off, I do NOT in any way, shape, or form consider myself to be thin. As a matter of fact, I am QUITE overweight for my height (as my doctor points out to me at every visit...as if the mirror and chaffed thighs weren't proof enough). But I have been run down by more women on scooter's who have no handicap other than they fact that they are overweight. Talk about ignorance....I bust my overweight butt everyday trying to lose weight or at the very least, maintain it so that I don't get any bigger...On top of the fact that I have a back injury from a car accident 5 years ago and TWO bad knees...one from an injury in 1996 and one from an injury in 2001 (that one doesn't even bend all the way). I don't even have a disabled tag for my car even though my doctor keeps urging me to get one because one day I probably won't be able to use at least one leg. My philosphy is if your legs work: use them. I completely understand that there are medical conditions that cause weight problems (such as underactive thyroid, etc) but there are also ways to correct that problem such as "portion control" & "exercise." Yeah I want to eat 4 Mickey Bars every time I pass an ice cream cart, but I don't. And every other person that posted on the "Girls with chubby thighs" thread can relate. We don't go to WDW and rent scooters just because it's convenient...we work really hard to enjoy the freedom of walking on the legs God gave us...something the truly disabled, ie the paraplegics (sorry if I spelled that wrong) will never get to do. Stop being lazy and feeling sorry for yourself and do something about it. People just give up on themselves too easily.

 

[blondeheroine]

When did I EVER say I didn't understand why someone would go alone as an adult or a couple?

I believe the quote was (when referring to the parades or entertainment), "It's for children....sorry."

My mother took me as a child and she NEVER pushed me in front of another guest. Nor did she expect someone to give up a spot for me or cater to my whims because I was a child. That was what we would term as "rude" or an overbearing sense of entitlement. She did like the rest and staked a spot in orderly fashion like the rest of the guests. That's just simply how it's done. If people cannot understand that this is how it works, then perhaps they should stick with local parks and home entertainment.

 

[brbenoit]

Sorry, but you can be upset about them taking your spot that you waited an hour for.

Depends more on how their parents react. If my daughter were to just step in front of someone she would get in trouble.

Would you make any accomodation for a child or should they be treated exactly as little adults with the same expectations and abilities.

(I will preface this with the fact that I do NOT apply this comment to behavior because too many people use this as an excuse to let their kids go crazy).

 

[Becky_Boop]

If you were there with a child (with you) would you have them sit in front of you or behind you? Wouldn't you rather have nobody in front of you. Granted, this is an extreme example but designed to show that everyone has a point that they would accomodate somebody else.

They sit beside you so that everyone can see well.