Pet Peeves

[Keasmom]

We all have them, Pet Peeves, those little things that just send out irritation level to HIGH and make us want to say something really ugly, or worse. Here is a great place to list your grumble, your beef, or your Pet Peeves.

Here are a few of mine:

1. Large tour groups who pretend to 'Speak No English" when it comes to following the rules, but speak fine when it comes to asking for a discount.

2. Large families that have one person hold a spot online and as the load time approaches 15 people "join them".

3. Anyone who stops in the middle of a traverseway to consult a map, anyone recklessly driving a stroller, wheelchair, or heelies, watch where you are going and try NOT torun the rest of us over.

4. Cluesless individuals who do not pay attention and then scream at you for running them over with your stroller or wheelchair. I am guilty, but he he just ran up and then stopped in front of me. (that was a really ugly name for WDW by the way)

5. Litterbugs. There are plenty of rubbish bins-USE THEM.



Post yours and let's see how we can make better magic next time.

[cfoshe]

I have a few of the buses.

1. When large groups, having one wheelchair, run up to the bus line when a bus is pulling up so they can load first on that bus that the rest of us have been waiting on for 20 min.

2. When young healthy people do not give up there sit for older, or very young kids or parent holding a sleeping kid.

I and my son usually just load the bus and stand by the door until we see there is a spot for us to sit.

[BethieTink]

[QUOTE=cfoshe;1850875]

2. When young healthy people do not give up there sit for older, or very young kids or parent holding a sleeping kid.

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While I don't have a problem with your thought per se, I think that what may look like a "healthy" person on the outside, may not be. I am 39 and have rheumatoid arthritis, mainly in my hands and feet. I look perfectly "healthy" on the outside, but most days have pain and stiffness in those joints and incredible fatigue. Sitting on the bus helps me deal with the exertion that WDW requires. "Healthy" people may need the seats as well, just for hidden reasons.

Sorry, just my pet peeve.

[PrettyMinnie]

Well, my BIGGEST pet peeve is when I tell people how excited I am for my upcoming trip and they treat me like a mental patient! Ok, maybe WDW isn't your thing, but I don't necessarily get my kicks from what you like either.

I think the OP said this, but when people litter it really makes me angry. It's Disney World for crying out loud. If you really want, you can even find a talking trash can!

Also when people "hold spots in line." That's not right. Sorry, if you want to ride the ride, you have to stand in line.

[coloradowendyl]

I love to sit on benches and watch people at Disney. The thing that makes me the saddest are the people that can't take the time to stop and enjoy their vacation...the people who are yelling at their children "I paid for these tickets. You are going to have fun whether you like it or not!" (actually saw that last summer in MK), the husband and/or wife who yells at their spouse for stopping to take a picture "because you are messing up the schedule" (saw that in Epcot), or the people who are just determined to stay until the very minute the park closes with little children who are so tired they are crying to go back to the resort to go to bed!

I really do understand that for many people...their trip to Disney is a "once in a lifetime" trip and they want to do it all, but I wonder how much they really enjoy it when they are just rushing around and yelling at each other. I just want to tell them to stop, slow down, and experience some Magic!

Maybe not a full peeve, but just an observation!
Wendy

[MickeyMousse]

My biggest pet peeve is from our last trip-those parents who forceable pull/push their screaming kids onto a ride which they obviously have a fear of going on.

Saw it twice last trip: once on Splash Mountain and once at Haunted Mansion. Both times the kids screams and cries drowned out the sounds of the ride!!!

[cindchan]

Pet Peeves:

People who are pushing their 8 year old children around in a stroller. They're big kids now, they should learn to walk. If they're tired, they can sit. As my best friend says, "if they're wearing make-up and heels, they shouldn't be in a stroller."

People who spend their time screaming at their spouse/kids/total strangers. You know, I paid the same amount for a ticket that you did. I want to enjoy my day here, so please stop trying to ruin it for me.

People who don't control their kids. A few years ago, I got to share a bus with a woman who's youngest was screaming his head off, and even hitting her. She did nothing (though she may have done something when they got back to their room). But everyone on the bus was giving each other looks, with raised eyebrows. Even talked about it after she got off the bus.

Just simply people being rude and inconsiderate. It's just so sad.

[Dragongirlx]

For me its people who leave a huge gap in line when waiting for a line furstrating all those behind them.
Yes I understnd that you want to talk to your friend/ family or look around but please pay attention when the line moves and don't get annoyed at me when I ask you nicely for the third time to please move up

[BedknobsandBroomsticks]

I agree with many here. Mine are smaller and take like 10 seconds to do.
1. People who don't wipe the table at a counter service area when they are done. Yes, I know, Disney pays people to do that, but they are not always able to get to it right away. I always take a napkin and wipe the table when my brood is done. Common courtesy right?!?

2. People who leave a mess on or in toilet seat, you know what I mean! For goodness sake "be a sweetie, wipe the seatie". My kids laugh, say this rhyme and then do it. Manners matter. It takes 2 seconds to do it.

I have seen some of the greatest acts of kindness and manners at WDW too, though. These peeves occur everywhere, not just there.

[Mickey91]

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2. When young healthy people do not give up there sit for older, or very young kids or parent holding a sleeping kid.

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While I don't have a problem with your thought per se, I think that what may look like a "healthy" person on the outside, may not be. I am 39 and have rheumatoid arthritis, mainly in my hands and feet. I look perfectly "healthy" on the outside, but most days have pain and stiffness in those joints and incredible fatigue. Sitting on the bus helps me deal with the exertion that WDW requires. "Healthy" people may need the seats as well, just for hidden reasons.

Sorry, just my pet peeve.

I get tired of people using ECV's to cut in line. I realize that most people using ECVs have a good reason. But, like most everything else, it is the few that abuse that make it a sore point. I too get annoyed when I have stood in a very long line to wait on a bus and someone in a wheelchair or ECV comes up at the last minute with twenty relatives and takes most of the bus. If this happened once, it would be fine. But, some days the first bus goes, then by the time the second bus comes there is another ECV and family. I hope I never have to be in an ECV to enjoy Disney World and my heart goes out to those who have physical problems that require them to use one. But, just because I don't have the physical limitations that require me to use an ECV doesn't mean that I have the physical stamina to wait an hour for a bus nor is it fair for me or my children to be deprived of our Disney time when those in the ECV can for the most part, go to the front of any ride line while I am again waiting. I think one solution should be to limit the number of additional guests getting to board the bus out of line to 5. Of course there are some exceptions to every rule but this would be more fair than for an entire group of 20 to get the bus ahead of the 100 people waiting for the last 30 min. simply because they have one ECV in the group. I'll get off my soap box now. I guess you know my pet peeve.

[baby minnie's mommy]

My pet peeve is one I don't usually see mentioned. When people stand so close behind me in line that they keep bumping my diaper bag or me. It's not gonna get you on the ride quicker! And I'm not eager to smell someone's sweat from standing that close.

[Keasmom]

[QUOTE=Mickey91;1851464]

I get tired of people using ECV's to cut in line. I realize that most people using ECVs have a good reason. But, like most everything else, it is the few that abuse that make it a sore point. I too get annoyed when I have stood in a very long line to wait on a bus and someone in a wheelchair or ECV comes up at the last minute with twenty relatives and takes most of the bus. If this happened once, it would be fine. But, some days the first bus goes, then by the time the second bus comes there is another ECV and family. I hope I never have to be in an ECV to enjoy Disney World and my heart goes out to those who have physical problems that require them to use one. But, just because I don't have the physical limitations that require me to use an ECV doesn't mean that I have the physical stamina to wait an hour for a bus nor is it fair for me or my children to be deprived of our Disney time when those in the ECV can for the most part, go to the front of any ride line while I am again waiting. I think one solution should be to limit the number of additional guests getting to board the bus out of line to 5. Of course there are some exceptions to every rule but this would be more fair than for an entire group of 20 to get the bus ahead of the 100 people waiting for the last 30 min. simply because they have one ECV in the group. I'll get off my soap box now. I guess you know my pet peeve.

I understand that frustration and have seen this very thing happen. I did not like it when 1 ECV pulled up with 14 teenagers. Load the ECV and let half of the teens wait for the next bus. Limits would be fine as most of you are going to the same place and will only be a few minutes apart. I do not like the abuse of the ECV's, and I have seen that first hand. Limit it and do a better job of verifying the need so that cheaters don't sneak thru.

I understand that MS, Diabetes, osteoporosis, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, etc are debilitating, painful and require and ECV, but a teeny bopper in the parks with their friends goofing off and cheating-that is a wrong on too many levels.

These are all great, keep them coming.

[civilmousefan]

Regarding the ECV and additional guests - I heard the grandaughter of an ECV user tell her grandmother - 'We sure are lucky that you need a wheelchair!' Also the lack of patience for people in lines or in the holding areas immediately before entering a theatre. Some people don't realize that once you are in the holding area - there will be room for all once the next show is about to start but still push and shove their way to the front.

[BamaJenn]

Some of my (many) pet peeves:

1) Smokers who don't smoke in the designated smoking areas and instead subject all the people around them to their smoke

2) The "stop in the middle" people that Keasmom mentioned (man is that a big one for us)

3) People in a stand by line who complain as FP holders walk by them in the queue next to them

4) Second part to 3)... those same people who then complain "I don't think it's right that you can pay more for a special ticket so you get to walk on all the rides."

5) People who pretend they know what they are talking about when it comes to things at WDW (see 4)

[Disney Doll]

Smoking and littering are my big two. It's just a complete lack of consideration for anyone besides yourself.

[SBETigg]

People wearing so much fragrance that you get a headache just from standing next to them in line. If I can smell you from a foot away, you're wearing too much.

[BugeyedMuggy]

1. cranky parents
2. people who put strollers on a seat when the bus is full
3. when the bus is full and parents with little kids don't put the little one on their laps.
4. People who wait in a long line, then when they reach the register, start to yell across everyone to ask what people in their party want to eat.

[Keasmom]

Smoking and littering are my big two. It's just a complete lack of consideration for anyone besides yourself.

Well, as a smoker, I think as long as we stay in our designated area, it is okay. Walking around in a "puff and stroll" fashion is totally unacceptable.

1. cranky parents

LOL, agreed
2. people who put strollers on a seat when the bus is full, agreed
3. when the bus is full and parents with little kids don't put the little one on their laps.

I agree with that, I always. hold mine and if the bus is real full, we both stand.
4. People who wait in a long line, then when they reach the register, start to yell across everyone to ask what people in their party want to eat.

Yeah, decide and write a list for the person ordering and make it easier for us all

[Keasmom]

People wearing so much fragrance that you get a headache just from standing next to them in line. If I can smell you from a foot away, you're wearing too much.

I am very guilty on this one. If I cannot smell my own perfume, I must not have enough on. Sorry, I will scale it back. But my issue with smells is exactly opposite-people who do not bathe or use soap and deoderant. I have smelled some seriously foul people (mostly europeans) and been so nauseated. Soap is in every hotel room people, USE IT.

[oliver&bianca]

People who are pushing their 8 year old children around in a stroller. They're big kids now, they should learn to walk. If they're tired, they can sit. As my best friend says, "if they're wearing make-up and heels, they shouldn't be in a stroller."

I am sorry you feel this way because I was one of those pushing an 8 yr old in a stroller!! He is small for his age, and he has to take 2 steps to our 1 step. So if we walk 5 miles, he is walking 10 miles. If I want to pay the $$ for him to not have severe leg aches and to be able to keep up with us, it is worth enduring the judgment of others.