Talking through Attractions

[disneytati]

Well, I used to be a tour guide for those HUGE Brazilian teen groups, and I had a really hard time trying to make them understand that people have fun in different ways, and that we should respect others while in public places.

They don't intend to be rude, it is just that Brazilians tend to show extreme emotions all the time, and that usually comes out in a loud voice!

It was specially hard to control them in movies and shows, as they can't understand what is being said, and then they feel bored and start talking... In some rides, they would lie down and fall asleep, and I had a tough time trying to wake them up in the end, sometimes they cursed me for taking them into such a bad attraction.

Anyway, I understand you guys' feelings. It is very annoying to try to listen to a show or enjoy a nice ride with people screaming all the time.

That is why I quit my tour guide job. I got tired of trying to show my favorite place to people who were not interested...

 

[Jakester]

This doesn't have to do with talking on rides but, One time, at Universal, I was in-line for the mummy, using my cell phone. This lady infront of me kept staring at my phone, and trying to see what I was doing, Then she asked "What is this"? (Asking what a Cell Phone was). Kind of annoying when you deal with nosey tourist.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

Ever get in a boat "Its a Small World" or "Pirates of the Caribbean" have the family loudly (they always seem to speak loud) talking in Portuguese all the way though the attraction.

Are they being rude?

Everybody else on the boat does not understand the language and the want to enjoy the attraction? At least I do.

Is there a way to tell them to please be quiet?
Seems like I only get dirty looks, maybe a mind you own business.

Yes, no other answer really.

There is small talk you can hear on rides and that's fine. It is okay to be amazed with something and discuss it among your family or point out things. But it is just normal to be polite and courteous of others near you. I don't care what country you come from or how different your culture is or whatever, it is pretty universal. I am Canadian with a German background. However, you'll never hear me singing Oktoberfest songs while I'm on Splash Mountain.

If you are watching shows like CBJ, HoP, CoP, etc. then you should be quiet unless you are reacting to the dialogue. If you have something to say to your family member then whisper it so it doesn't bother anyone else. Treat it like a movie theatre. If I can hear your conversation you are bothering me. Simple courtesy, I'd do it for you.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

About two years ago, I had a woman sit in front of me on the backlot tour tram and proceed to talk on her cell phone the whole time. Because there is a CM speaking on the tram she made sure to talk as loud as possible so her friend could hear her over the CM.

It was so rude and she didn't seem to care about the looks she was getting.

I'd have gently taken the phone from her and hung up and smiled and given it back to her. The CM isn't going to do that. A guest has to do it. I really would do that if pressed long enough, no joke. I'm about the size of an NFL lineman so no one will stop me (no offense) but I need to be provoked to get angry. THAT provokes me.

I don't mind if there are really young kids. I can accept crying and such because as a parent I know the unpredictability of young kids. So I can live with it. But if the kid is 13? Yeah, teach him some manners.

 

[Animaniac93-98]

If people today can't sit through a 90 minute movie without talking, texting and acting like they're the only ones there, why would they treat a theme park ride differently? It's rude behaviour, but not suprising to me.

 

[DawnCt]

It is rude. I find it particularly annoying in the library of TOT where that introduction by Rod Serling is essential to understanding the attraction in the first place.

 

[SulleyanBoo]

Ugh, I hate this. A lot of people don't understand common courtesy. It's really bad when you are near the big groups shouting things and you don't even know what they are saying it's so loud.

 

[UPbeekeeper]

IMHO, I don't feel it is an issue with different cultures or coming from different countries. Manners are manners. Especially if you are visiting a country or culture where you are not familiar with their customs. You should err on the side of being more polite and mannerly than you think you should be...you are a guest in that place, you should act like it.

If I were to visit a foreign country, I would be more prone to hang back, observe others and act accordingly, when it comes to public situations I might not be familiar with. Meaning, if everyone else is wildly applauding, it's probably acceptable to do this. If everyone else is demurely golf clapping, that's probably the norm, and as guest in that country, I should assimilate. If most people are just riding a ride and paying attention, it's probably not polite to yack at the top of my lungs during the entire ride.

Rude people are one of my pet peeves.

 

[DizneyPryncess]

About two years ago, I had a woman sit in front of me on the backlot tour tram and proceed to talk on her cell phone the whole time. Because there is a CM speaking on the tram she made sure to talk as loud as possible so her friend could hear her over the CM.

It was so rude and she didn't seem to care about the looks she was getting.

This happened to me on Pirates too. It wasn't a cell phone - it was two women talking. As the ride got louder, they would talk louder. They almost seemed annoyed, as if the ride was interrupting their conversation. Talk about annoying.

 

[Sans Souci]

A couple of years ago, we were on COP and this guy sitting a row behind us was on his cell the entire time. My husband turned and gave him a look. The guy didn't stop talking, but rather, engaged in some multi-tasking and gave my husband the one-finger salute. Unreal.

I'm kind of sick of going to WDW and listening to BS conversations during rides/shows and using flash on dark rides.

 

[Walt Disney1955]

IMHO, I don't feel it is an issue with different cultures or coming from different countries. Manners are manners. Especially if you are visiting a country or culture where you are not familiar with their customs. You should err on the side of being more polite and mannerly than you think you should be...you are a guest in that place, you should act like it.

If I were to visit a foreign country, I would be more prone to hang back, observe others and act accordingly, when it comes to public situations I might not be familiar with. Meaning, if everyone else is wildly applauding, it's probably acceptable to do this. If everyone else is demurely golf clapping, that's probably the norm, and as guest in that country, I should assimilate. If most people are just riding a ride and paying attention, it's probably not polite to yack at the top of my lungs during the entire ride.

Rude people are one of my pet peeves.

Exactly. But good luck explaining that to our society in 2012. Everyone is "entitled" to do every thing they want right? This is why the next generation is doomed. They'll be in for the shock of their life when they realize they don't get a job because they were texting during an interview.

A couple of years ago, we were on COP and this guy sitting a row behind us was on his cell the entire time. My husband turned and gave him a look. The guy didn't stop talking, but rather, engaged in some multi-tasking and gave my husband the one-finger salute. Unreal.

I'm kind of sick of going to WDW and listening to BS conversations during rides/shows and using flash on dark rides.

I'd have held onto his cell phone until the end of the show for him.

Honestly why would you bother even bringing a cell phone to a day at the park?

 

[graphite1326]

I guess I am guilty of one thing. Since I am married to a red head, I always say "we want the red head" just before we enter that room on POTC, and then look at her and smile. I won't do that anymore. Sorry.

 

[SyracuseOrange]

I guess I am guilty of one thing. Since I am married to a red head, I always say "we want the red head" just before we enter that room on POTC, and then look at her and smile. I won't do that anymore. Sorry.

:ROFLOL:

Keep doing that.

 

[JIMINYCR]

Maybe the CMs should hand out squirt guns to those of us who are standing in line behind those who are annoying. A quick squirt of water in the face will get our point across better than a look to communicate our displeasure about the chatter.:ROFLOL: :drevil: