Using an iPod in the parks?

[rufio]

I'm just wondering if there's a general consensus on this! Have any of you used your iPod in the parks? Have you seen others doing it and, if so, what did you think about it? I know a TON of people are easily irritated by people on their phones. Here's why I ask:

I'm going on my second solo trip next week and I'm seriously thinking about grabbing my earbuds to take with me. At home I'm listening to audiobooks 99% of the time when I'm not actively doing something. In the car, brushing my teeth, cooking, I'm listening to an audiobook. So I'm thinking I might just keep listening in the parks since I'll be by myself anyway. It's not like I'll have anyone with me to ignore.

Thoughts?

 

[wdwmagic]

I've seen quite a few people with headphones. It doesn't bother me, unless I can hear what they are listening to.

I do tend to wonder why they have headphones on in say the Tower of Terror queue, instead of listening to the attraction surroundings.

 

[rufio]

I've seen quite a few people with headphones. It doesn't bother me, unless I can hear what they are listening to.

I do tend to wonder why they have headphones on in say the Tower of Terror queue, instead of listening to the attraction surroundings.

Oh, I definitely agree! I would only be using them on the bus, walking through the parks, maybe even while eating lunch, etc.

 

[wdwmagic]

Oh, I definitely agree! I would only be using them on the bus, walking through the parks, maybe even while eating lunch, etc.

I see no problem with that at all - if that's what you want to do, I say do it.

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

I agree with wdwmagic, go ahead and bring the headphones. I am only bothered by other people's headphones if I hear what they are listening to.

 

[stevehousse]

Most people will just think you are are your phone anyway, why not!

 

[mf1972]

I bring mine all the time. good to have if your killing time waiting for fireworks, parade, etc. depending where u are in the parks, might have to jack up the volume a bit.

 

[Nick Wilde]

I'm just wondering if there's a general consensus on this! Have any of you used your iPod in the parks? Have you seen others doing it and, if so, what did you think about it? I know a TON of people are easily irritated by people on their phones. Here's why I ask:

I'm going on my second solo trip next week and I'm seriously thinking about grabbing my earbuds to take with me. At home I'm listening to audiobooks 99% of the time when I'm not actively doing something. In the car, brushing my teeth, cooking, I'm listening to an audiobook. So I'm thinking I might just keep listening in the parks since I'll be by myself anyway. It's not like I'll have anyone with me to ignore.

Thoughts?

Who cares what other people think of you? If you're not hindering anyone else, do it!

 

[epcotisbest]

For me personally, I think it would take away from the overall experience, but if you want to and it is not bothering anyone else, why not?

 

[Hakunamatata]

iPod not an issue. Taking pics or video with an iPad, now that is irritating.

 

[SyracuseDisneyFan]

If you don't care what others think or if you want to, just go for it.

 

[Clamman73]

I don't know...isn't part of the experience and best part of being in the Parks is listening to the ambient background music loops and it being harmonious to the specific land/area that you're in at the time?

 

[Hakunamatata]

I don't know...isn't part of the experience and best part of being in the Parks is listening to the ambient background music loops and it being harmonious to the specific land/area that you're in at the time?

It was until the subliminal messages Disney embedded in the music.

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Why not?! I would go for it!

 

[MouseDreaming]

Personally, it isn't for me. I think back to all the interesting people I have met and spoken to in those lines, and I think you would lose it. I would want to be present, not cut off from what is going around me. But, that said, it wouldn't bother me if someone was listening to something, as long as I wasn't forced to listen along.

 

[Tink28]

I like to immerse myself in all that is going on around me, plenty to time to listen to my Ipad when back in my room or round the pool

 

[DManRightHere]

If that is what you wanna do go for it!

There is do much Disney in the background I think headphones would hurt my Disney buzz.

 

[mergatroid]

I'm not sure why this would bother anyone else unless of course they could hear what you're listening to. It's no different to somebody walking around on their own and thinking to themselves, both are just words in your head.

 

[DisneyJayL]

I've used mine while waiting on my wife and the kids when they go and ride. I'm usually in an area where it is expected though. Like in EPCOT. I don't see anything wrong with it and I don't see why it is a problem at all. I do though, understand the issue while standing in line, but I wouldn't make a fuss about it.

 

[Bairstow]

For added fun, you could load your iPod with the appropriate MP3s so that you can listen to the audio for Forbidden Eye while riding Dinosaur! or listen to the good on-board audio during Space Mountain. Miss Jeremy Irons narrating Spaceship Earth? The solution is at your fingertips!