When and how to report show issues…

co10064

Well-Known Member
Premium Member
Original Poster
Something I have recently thought about is, “When is it appropriate to report a show issue?”

This weekend I rode Tiana’s Bayou Adventure and the final Louis animatronic had completely malfunctioned—he was hunched over almost as if he had passed out. I thought about alerting a Cast Member at unload, but then I thought, “How many guests have told them this?” and “Do they even care?”

I am typically a “go with the flow” type of person. I realize some show issues aren’t neglectful but random malfunctions and that front-line Cast Members are not the people at fault for show issues.

But that being said, I want to hold Disney to a high standard so they don’t become complacent and decide poor show is acceptable.

So… my question to the forum is, when do you think it’s appropriate to report a show issue? How often have you reported show issues? Do you report them to Guest Relations at the front of the park?
 

Tuvalu

Premium Member
I’ve mentioned show issues to a CM immediately after exiting an attraction, since I have no way of knowing if the malfunction is brand new or old. Also, my memory is freshest then.

I speak kindly and only state the facts (no negative criticism) and typically add, “Just thought you should know.”

I’ve also visited Guest Relations to report a (major) ride problem when no CM at the exit is available.

I’ve always received positive feedback from whoever I have spoken with.
 

Rodj

Well-Known Member
I’ve gone through all avenues to report show issues with Tower of Terror, and it always seems to be ignored.

Your best bet is to find a ride coordinator(wearing Khaki’s with a white collared shirt, typically carrying a tablet) as they are more in contact with maintenance.

There is a maintenance base phone number I’ve used before but I’d rather not share it as it seems like it is meant for CM’s to use.
 

JIMINYCR

Well-Known Member
Immediately after getting off a ride. Ive reported issues many times. Ive never reported at Guest Services only because I wouldn't think that was a place to report such things. Maybe now I will. Im one who will tell the CM about something noticed because you don't know if anyone else has said anything because not all guests are as observant as we might be or even care to mention something. Sometimes CM's will say there are aware of the issue and other times they have said thank you for alerting therm.
It used to be said in the "Old Disney days" that CM's would run through their attractions and note anything amiss at the start of a day and it would get attention from maintenance shortly after the report. Who knows now the lag time between a report ( if it gets reported) and the fix ( if money is justified for a fix).
 

marni1971

Park History nut
Premium Member
I’d rather not share it as it seems like it is meant for CM’s to use.
That it is !

For the OP, first port of call is at unload / exit. Some cast won’t care. Some will attend to it then if possible, or have it logged.

Guest relations is your second / other / next call.
 

Disney Analyst

Well-Known Member
I mean, these days, do they not have way more cameras inside a ride for the tower to monitor not only ride path, but major show scenes or AAs? Or a computer that alerts them when a figure breaks, freezes, etc.?

I have to think they absolutely know near instantly on newer rides, but maybe I am wrong?
 

Rodj

Well-Known Member
One of my trips there was a plaid (I forget the name of their position) who was waiting for me at unload of ToT during my last ride of the night and was snappy with me because I shared my show issues list with one of the coordinators. Definitely was a sour end to my night.
 

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