No eating, drinking, smoking, and... TALKING!

[Now Is The Time]

Quick vent folks - it's getting to the point that every time I go to WDW these days, I'm going to be irritated by another guest(s) at a stage show (American Adventure, Hall Of Presidents, COP) or movie (France, Canada, Muppets, Philharmagic, etc) because they are talking throughout the entire performance. On my most recent trip there were two people in front of me who talked during the movie at the end of the "One Man's Dream" tour.

I get mad at those who throw trash on the ground and others who cut in line, but for me, this is my main pet peeve. I don't think anything is ruder. I think adding "no talking" to the cast member spiel before a show starts should become standard.

If you're from another country, by all means welcome to WDW - but here in America we don't talk during movies and shows.

Disney is unique about how they make us feel at home when we're there, but we are still referred to as "guests" - and guests should behave appropriately.

 

[Nemo14]

Quick vent folks - it's getting to the point that every time I go to WDW these days, I'm going to be irritated by another guest(s) at a stage show (American Adventure, Hall Of Presidents, COP) or movie (France, Canada, Muppets, Philharmagic, etc) because they are talking throughout the entire performance. On my most recent trip there were two people in front of me who talked during the movie at the end of the "One Man's Dream" tour.

I get mad at those who throw trash on the ground and others who cut in line, but for me, this is my main pet peeve. I don't think anything is ruder. I think adding "no talking" to the cast member spiel before a show starts should become standard.

If you're from another country, by all means welcome to WDW - but here in America we don't talk during movies and shows.

Disney is unique about how they make us feel at home when we're there, but we are still referred to as "guests" - and guests should behave appropriately.

If only that were true around here! It totally drives me nuts. We stopped going to the movies because I couldn't stand all the talking and cell phone conversations going on during them. I just don't get it!

 

[bingie]

I'd always add to my spiel...

"... and if you feel the need to talk through the presentation, as you have done though my introduction, please exit now through the doors to your left.." :wave:

 

[hpyhnt 1000]

I'd always add to my spiel...

"... and if you feel the need to talk through the presentation, as you have done though my introduction, please exit now through the doors to your left.." :wave:

Brilliant! :lol:

Except that if they were talking during your speil, would they hear you mention this...

 

[bingie]

Usually not, and then I would approach them and ask them to be quiet during the show - or, I would use my line from above and if that didnt shut them up - I would pause and stare and wait, which usually prompted other guests to "Shhhhh" them.

 

[doop]

I agree with you, talking during any kind of show is highly annoying. I go to the movies on weekdays now just to avoid it. During a Disney attraction it's even more irritating because of how much you're paying.

 

[EpcotServo]

"YA DARN RIGHT!"
-crazy southern guy from Hall of Presidents

 

[sbkline]

As a guest, I couldn't care less if someone else in the attraction is eating or drinking, since it has no impact on my experience of the attraction...unless the guy chomps his food like a cow or something. Nevertheless, from Disney's perspective, I can understand their prohibition of eating or drinking in the attractions, as it inevitably leads to more mess to clean up. But since talking during the attraction presents more of an impairment of my ability to enjoy the show properly, I naturally would be much more interested in stopping the talking than in stopping the eating and drinking.

 

[Nemo14]

"YA DARN RIGHT!"
-crazy southern guy from Hall of Presidents

Actually, wouldn't it be cool if an animatronic president was programmed to shush people in the audience?!!! :lol:

 

[WDW Monorail]

Actually, wouldn't it be cool if an animatronic president was programmed to shush people in the audience?!!! :lol:

T.R. could use his "big stick" policy!

 

[unkadug]

As a guest, I couldn't care less if someone else in the attraction is eating or drinking, since it has no impact on my experience of the attraction...unless the guy chomps his food like a cow or something. Nevertheless, from Disney's perspective, I can understand their prohibition of eating or drinking in the attractions, as it inevitably leads to more mess to clean up. But since talking during the attraction presents more of an impairment of my ability to enjoy the show properly, I naturally would be much more interested in stopping the talking than in stopping the eating and drinking.

And we agree once again.

Actually, wouldn't it be cool if an animatronic president was programmed to shush people in the audience?!!! :lol:

priceless

 

[Animaniac93-98]

If you're from another country, by all means welcome to WDW - but here in America we don't talk during movies and shows.

Unfortunately, they do because they think they can (and do) get away with it. It's all about the impatient, selfish people who just can sit still, quiet for 5 or more minutes. I agree, it annoys me to, especially when they wont listen to you when you tel them to shut up.Programing robots to do it for you, I'm all for that!

Of course, this comment does not apply to Joel, Mike, Tom and Crow on certain attractions.

 

[Sam Eagle 1776]

Not only does talking enrage other guests and wreck the experience, it can't help those who are doing the talking! :brick: :brick: :brick:

:zipit:

 

[EpcotServo]

Unfortunately, they do because they think they can (and do) get away with it. It's all about the impatient, selfish people who just can sit still, quiet for 5 or more minutes. I agree, it annoys me to, especially when they wont listen to you when you tel them to shut up.Programing robots to do it for you, I'm all for that!

Of course, this comment does not apply to Joel, Mike, Tom and Crow on certain attractions.

 

[csaguy]

Just close your eyes, think of a Happy place, hum, and kick the back of their seats.

 

[LudwigVonDrake]

Not only does talking during a show/attraction annoy me, flash photography is high on the list of things guests do that make me mad. They said NO flash photography so WHY are you taking flash photos????

 

[sbkline]

Not only does talking during a show/attraction annoy me, flash photography is high on the list of things guests do that make me mad. They said NO flash photography so WHY are you taking flash photos????

Interesting that you mention that, since I thought about posting a thread earlier about this very issue.

I'm curious what bothers people so much about this? What's the big deal if someone takes pictures. Sure, if you're one of those goodie goodie types that gets all upset at the slightest rule infraction, I guess I can see how this would be annoying. But I don't see how it can ruin a ride for anyone. :shrug: Now before I go further, I'll clarify by saying that I don't do flash photography on rides where it isn't permitted. For one reason, my camera is junk anyway and doesn't take good pictures in dark areas, even if the flash works (which is another "IF" LOL). Secondly, though, I am happy to follow the rules. If they say "no flash photography" then I respect that and don't do it. However, even though I, myself, may follow the rules, I don't get all bent out of shape if someone else doesn't. At least not on issues where they aren't really hurting anyone or ruining something for someone else (such as reusing last year's mug, for example...it may technically be against the rules, but that's between that person, their own conscience and Disney, and doesn't affect me or anyone else in the least iota, so there's no need for me to worry myself about it).

I've been on rides before where flash photography is prohibited, yet someone was taking pictures anyway. It didn't ruin the ride for me any, and I really didn't think anything of it. But other people on the ride were freaking out like it was such a big deal and I just don't understand why people get their panties in a wad over it. Maybe I'm just too laid back on things like that, I dunno, but I'm curious what about that gets people so upset? Is it because it genuinely ruins the ride experience for them? Or are these people just so legalistic and self righteous about rules that it throws them into a tizzy to see the least little rule violation?

 

[dolbyman]

yeah .. it's those things I hate the most .. especially because I try to take audio and video on the ride.. and I just can't come back a week later and try it again .. it's half around the world for me (only paris is kinda close)

I'm curious what bothers people so much about this?

because it iluminates the ride to a point it's not meant to be seen, you see "backstage" areas, spitmarks, strings, doors and whatnot .. and last but not least it's plain stupid .. those pictures will come out bad ... it's just not the way it should look ... same poeple are trying to flash against fireworks .. yeah that will help a lot *yawns*

 

[tigfan]

Interesting that you mention that, since I thought about posting a thread earlier about this very issue.

I'm curious what bothers people so much about this? What's the big deal if someone takes pictures. Sure, if you're one of those goodie goodie types that gets all upset at the slightest rule infraction, I guess I can see how this would be annoying. But I don't see how it can ruin a ride for anyone. :shrug: Now before I go further, I'll clarify by saying that I don't do flash photography on rides where it isn't permitted. For one reason, my camera is junk anyway and doesn't take good pictures in dark areas, even if the flash works (which is another "IF" LOL). Secondly, though, I am happy to follow the rules. If they say "no flash photography" then I respect that and don't do it. However, even though I, myself, may follow the rules, I don't get all bent out of shape if someone else doesn't. At least not on issues where they aren't really hurting anyone or ruining something for someone else (such as reusing last year's mug, for example...it may technically be against the rules, but that's between that person, their own conscience and Disney, and doesn't affect me or anyone else in the least iota, so there's no need for me to worry myself about it).

I've been on rides before where flash photography is prohibited, yet someone was taking pictures anyway. It didn't ruin the ride for me any, and I really didn't think anything of it. But other people on the ride were freaking out like it was such a big deal and I just don't understand why people get their panties in a wad over it. Maybe I'm just too laid back on things like that, I dunno, but I'm curious what about that gets people so upset? Is it because it genuinely ruins the ride experience for them? Or are these people just so legalistic and self righteous about rules that it throws them into a tizzy to see the least little rule violation?

I agree 100% I, too, have never understood why people get so bent out of shape about this one. I tend to agree that it's more a case of them getting hung up on the fact that a rule has technically been broken.

 

[tigfan]

because it iluminates the ride to a point it's not meant to be seen, you see "backstage" areas, spitmarks, strings, doors and whatnot .. and last but not least it's plain stupid .. those pictures will come out bad ... it's just not the way it should look ... same poeple are trying to flash against fireworks .. yeah that will help a lot *yawns*

A camera flash lasts for an incredibly tiny fraction of a second. I have never once noticed the kind of details you are describing in the span of a quick camera flash. Sorry, but that's a little over the top.

As far as whether or not the pictures will come out, who cares? It's their pictures, so how does it really affect you?