The most annoying thing at WDW?

[ilovepluto23]

I also can't stand it when people take pictures in Phillar Magic. What are they thinking? That isn't even going to come out! Morons :lol:

 

[Dukeblue1016]

I also can't stand it when people take pictures in Phillar Magic. What are they thinking? That isn't even going to come out! Morons :lol:

oh.................



sorry...........




:lookaroun

 

[ilovepluto23]

I don't think that ANYONE comes here without speaking ONE WORD of English. On the contrary, I think Americans go to OTHER countries and often expect THEM to speak English. I think people might come here thinking they can get by with "Hello"; "How are you?"; "Where's the bathroom"; and a lot of places in Orlando such as hotels and restaurants and attractions have multilingual staff because they know that people are coming from all over the world and a lot of people research this in advance. I went to France in 11th grade. I spoke Spanish, but it was for a school trip. I tried to learn some French but I found that 3 languages was too much for me then. I knew that we would find some English speakers there though. I didn't feel like i was "ignorant" for going. Also, if I wanted to go to Euro Disney, or Tokyo Disney, I wouldn't feel ignorant either. I have no intention of learning French and Japanese. You can't learn the language of every country, especially if you're a traveler. I plan to visit Italy, France, Spain, Japan, and Mexico at least in my lifetime, and Spanish is enough for me.

I HAVE seen people who don't even understand "Hello". I swear I have seen at LEAST one family like that. But my big complaint about the people who speak very little of English is that they think they OWN WDW or something. Their mentality is awful (as if they think our country is not good enough for them), and I'm definitely sure many Americans going to other countries are like that too. I'm not being prejudice here, I've met some awesome people from other countries at WDW...BUT THEY COULD ACTUALLY TALK TO ME. You can go wherever you want, I don't care if you can't speak the language. Some people can't even speak their own language. It's very hard work learning languages, and it's quite difficult (also pretty impossible) to learn every language out there.
But hey, we're sharing our peeves at WDW here. Mine is people who can't speak English b/c I've had bad experiences with them.

Some people need to learn how to respect others' opinions, and not go off on them. Geez.

 

[ilovepluto23]

So, if I understand you correctly (and please correct me if I'm wrong) a deaf person could not enjoy WDW since he or she could not understand basically everything the attractions are "saying, singing, etc."

Also, if I am understanding you correctly, a person who visits one of the the world's most popular tourist destinations, but does not know your language is ignorant?

See, pluto, visiting WDW is not a privilege because speaking the predominant language is a prerequisite. It is a privilege because those who work at and for WDW have a strong commitment to providing a unique atmosphere which celebrates creativity, fantasy, education, youth and DIVERSITY. Of course the financial cost of providing such an experience will necessarily prevent those not as fortunate as you and me from visiting on a regular basis. But that is beside the point. The point is that if someone from another country wishes to spend their hard earned money to visit the Happiest Place on Earth, certainly, this does not make someone ignorant.

I knew I'd get hell for this post. You're seriously reading way too far into this.

Read my other response to someone else who had to attack me for my opinion.

I do not like RUDE, OBNOXIOUS foreigners who cannot speak one word of English and look down their noses at you in your own country.
I'm not saying it's just here, it happens in all countries. Americans do this while in other countries as well.

A deaf guest can still READ English. I'm talking about guests who come here from another country who do not know any English in any form whatsoever and walk around totally, utterly confused.

And if you think people in Euro, Tokyo, etc. Disneyland wouldn't think you're annoying if you were unable to understand any of their language, you are sadly mistakened.

 

[Super Stitch]

My top 3 choices have to be:
-When you have been waiting patiently for a good parade spot, and someone tries to push in beside you or in front of you. After waiting for over an hour for the AK parade, my DH and I actually had an elderly couple come up to us 5 minutes before the parade was to start and ask for our seats. I am very respective of my elders, however the parade start time is posted and if they wanted a seat that bad they could have waited just like the rest of us.
-Selective English. Example:I am amazed by how many people will cut in front of you in line whether it be for a ride or even the bathroom. When you say something about the line they act like they can't understand you, but sure enough you will hear them speaking english to each other once they think you can't hear them.
-Strollers/Electric Carts. They are not battering rams!

 

[SamatBCV]

Strollers/Electric Carts. They are not battering rams

Me too. One of those people actually knocked my wife down when she was pregnant a few years ago. They caught HELL from me!!! :fork:

 

[TAC]

It is the Magic Kingdom. It is a part of Disney, Disney World (shudders), and the Walt Disney Company, but it is the Magic Kingdom.

Very good. Have a cookie.

 

[rbrower]

When the South American tour groups start chanting, singing, dancing,etc. when they are waiting for the parade or waiting in line. Also, when they are sleeping everywhere.

Also, I hate it when lazy people get on the little cars and think that everybody should move just for them (It doesn't bother me if they are really injured or something like that but it does when they are just to lazy to walk!) In fact, I was eating Kaki Gori at Epcot last week and some lazy lady (You tell there was nothing wrong with her besides being lazy) on one of the cars ran into somebody. Then she was saying something about she wasn't sorry because they should watch where they were going. The worst part was that they were walking the same way as the lady that hit them! :fork: :fork:

 

[PeterPan1031]

Getting Stuck on Its a Small World that song over and over and over again makes you go crazy!

 

[hypercatmatt04]

When people think they know what they are talking about, but really don't.
I once heard a man talking about how ToT doesn't really drop, it's actually an illusion.

 

[rbrower]

When people think they know what they are talking about, but really don't.
I once heard a man talking about how ToT doesn't really drop, it's actually an illusion.

:lol: :lol: :lol: Now that's one that I haven't heard before!!!!!:sohappy: :sohappy: :sohappy:

Yeah, my 150th post!!!

 

[DisneyDragon]

I won't restate the obvious ones...but I really despise the preventable ones.

- Tour groups flocking together and really flooding a queue. They need to be separated, although if you stay ahead of them, you're good. And a tour group stops at every bathroom!
- People trying to maximize the experience for their kids at the expense of everyone and everything. Just tell them that you're all trying to do the same thing - enjoy the parks!
- The hordes of fat (yes, I said fat) people on scooters that claim disability line privileges. Try walking - that's what our ancestors did...
- Parents that push their kid for one more attraction. Those kids will remember the pool as much as Winnie-the-Pooh, and handle things much better with a nap.
- When the smoked turkey stand closes early in Liberty Square closes early. I really wanted that turkey leg that day.
- People who dangle cigarettes outside of designated areas. Ignoring the second-hand smoke thing, the dangling cigarettes are right at eye level for children, and was one of the most common injuries in the parks.
- People taking their kids on inappropriate attractions. My daughter at 4 handled Tower of Terror with no issues (on-ride photo showed hands in the air and a big smile on the face), but my nephew at 2.5 wouldn't even go on a dark ride. So we parents did the right thing - took them on the attractions they wanted to go on. Save the big and scary ones for when they are older.
- People judging others too quickly. A friend of mine used a disability pass to jump queue when taking his son on RnR, and people yelled. His son is autistic, and the yelling actually bothered his son. Sure Disney gives out queue passes to fat people (sorry, that's a big issue of mine), but there's usually a reason.

 

[rbrower]

I forgot the thing about smoking!
I am bothered by breathing in the smoke from cigarettes. It closes up by throat and I can't breath. That is why I avoid the smoking areas. But when people completly ignore where they should be smoking (which I don't really understand why they can't just come to the park and not smoke for a day!). It is annoying and dangerous for others.:fork: :fork: :fork: :fork:

 

[Tigger1988]

- People judging others too quickly. A friend of mine used a disability pass to jump queue when taking his son on RnR, and people yelled. His son is autistic, and the yelling actually bothered his son. Sure Disney gives out queue passes to fat people (sorry, that's a big issue of mine), but there's usually a reason.

You just judged people too quickly, how do you know these "fat" people don't have physical problems? oh, you don't, your friend didn't like when he was judged and im sure the "fat" people don't like it either.

 

[iheartdisney91]

Guests!

Rude, ignorant, self-centered, foul mouthed, child abusing, dirty/littering, destructive guests! :fork:

i 100% agree i lost it one time a lady cut in front of me in line at the cashregister and i was waiting there for like 15 min. and i said HELLO I AM IN LINE! she looked at me with disgust and went to the back! HA stupid lady lol:lol: :lol: oh and the tour groups rude self-centered and stupid clapping and singing! AGHHHH!!!!:lookaroun

 

[Pumbas Nakasak]

teenagers

but that applies anywhere

 

[DisneyDragon]

You just judged people too quickly, how do you know these "fat" people don't have physical problems? oh, you don't, your friend didn't like when he was judged and im sure the "fat" people don't like it either.

Yup, I knew there'd be a Dr. Phil around here somewhere. Yes, there are some underlying medical conditions that cause weight gain which I'm well aware of - I'm a toxicologist, but the truth is that, in the United States, obesity is vastly a preventable condition. And we're not talking about morbidly obese people here - I guess I should have made that point.

The sheer truth, through observation and discussions with Cast Members, is that a large proportion hop out of their scooters and onto the attraction vehicle with little issue. It's abuse of the privilege, especially when I see people who are larger and survive - those are typically the people with glandular issues that have learned to overcome. Listen to John Pinette's rant on Disney World in August - it's funny, but he talks about chafing because he wore jeans. He's a big guy, but that implies he walked...in August.

This doesn't happen much in Disney theme parks in other countries probably because there's less of an obesity issue in Paris, Hong Kong and Japan.

 

[Tigger1988]

Yup, I knew there'd be a Dr. Phil around here somewhere. Yes, there are some underlying medical conditions that cause weight gain which I'm well aware of - I'm a toxicologist, but the truth is that, in the United States, obesity is vastly a preventable condition. And we're not talking about morbidly obese people here - I guess I should have made that point.

The sheer truth, through observation and discussions with Cast Members, is that a large proportion hop out of their scooters and onto the attraction vehicle with little issue. It's abuse of the privilege, especially when I see people who are larger and survive - those are typically the people with glandular issues that have learned to overcome. Listen to John Pinette's rant on Disney World in August - it's funny, but he talks about chafing because he wore jeans. He's a big guy, but that implies he walked...in August.

This doesn't happen much in Disney theme parks in other countries probably because there's less of an obesity issue in Paris, Hong Kong and Japan.

For your information I'm no fan of Dr.Phil, the man is a kook. That doesn't change the fact that your still judging people on their weight, many overweight people have trouble walking long distances, even more so in the Florida heat, and in most cases you need a note from a doctor to get a scooter.

 

[Summerland24]

People who figure that standing under 1" away from you in line will help them get in faster

 

[slappy magoo]

Some people who are heave but not morbidly obese who ride strollers?

They might have problems with their legs or knees that prohibit them from standing or walking for long periods of time.

It doesn't mean they can't do some walking, or standing. It just means they can't spend all day standing and walking.
However, if you see someone in a cart or wheelchair suddenly get up and start tapdancing or sprinting, feel free to trip them.


The people that I can't stand? That's easy. Racists. People who complain about South American Tour Groups, as if every American who walks through the gate is a prize of a human being. People who demand that everyone who visits speak English, because Lord knows, any American tourist is always fluent in the language of the country he or she is visiting. People who try to explain that they're not racist, buuuu-uhhht...while spewing some pretty hateful comments.

Compared to those fatheads, the actual South American tour groups are a treat.