What not to do at Disney?

[jmartinez1895]

Don't pull out your left over lunch and start smacking on it in a crowded line. A sip of water, ok...a bite or two of a snack item, ok...but when you pull out a half eaten hamburger and go to town on it , well it's really gross and yes I have seen this happen more than once.

 

[TxDisFans]

After reading all the posts here... boy, there is no place like WDW to try your patience and threaten to bring out the worst in you. Try to remember that it's a great opportunity to model the best behavior you can for your children.

On another post about tips - GOOD things to do - I saw someone suggest talking with your kids ahead of time about random acts of kindness, and make it a family goal for each person to show a RAOK each day of the trip. Sounds like a good idea to me, and we're going to do that.

My personal specific tip: No matter how long it takes and how much you were hoping to get to rope-drop or and ADR...do NOT roll your eyes and sigh loudly when the bus has to load a wheelchair on. I have no family members who are wheelchair-bound, but if I did... I'd still want them at Disney with me.

 

[perfectparanoia]

Using the idle threat. If you don't stop it we are going home right this minute.

This will be our first trip with kids but I expect to both:

1. Tell them we are going back to the hotel if they don't behave
2. Have to follow through the first day so the rest of the trip goes smoothly.

My touring plans even reflect this (have extra time at Animal Kingdom later in the week to be sure we get to do everything).

Sometimes, some of us aren't threatening, we are reminding them that there are consequences.

In fact, just last week, we went to a swimming pool and stayed a whole 10 minutes because my littlest wouldn't behave. I told him we would leave, he kept it up, we left. Didn't do it the next time.

Yeah, I am a big meanie.

 

[bgohre]

A mom feeding her baby was offensive to you? Sad.

They have rooms for that, AND, you can be more discrete about it. My wife as breastfed all three of our children (one on a 10 day trip to Disney) but was always very discrete if she had to do it in public.

 

[Chloesmom]

First is from very personal experience.. Don't make nasty comments to my diabetic DD because she is testing her blood sugar at a table before a meal. Stop looking at other peoples business and you won't even notice it and be thankful you don't have to do it before every meal. I cannot tell you how many nasty things have been said to her. We had to test in line once because she felt low and the woman behind us LOST HER MIND over it. She told us we should go to the first aid station to do " that sort of thing". I simply told her she was " the biggest moron I have ever met" and turned our backs to her for the rest of the line.
Second.. I know it's Disney and kids are excited but please have your kids use some manners. Its never ok to repeatedly bump into someone or cut in front of them.
Also.. and this is for everywhere.. keep your child at your table in a restaurant. I have my own child to keep me company.. i don't want to entertain yours as well.

 

[LovesTimone]

Oh.... I thought of another one.
When you see someone taking a picture, would it really hurt you to stop and let them get the shot. Please don't walk in front of someone trying to take a picture. We always offer to take the picture for them, so that the whole family is in the picture. Then they are on their way and the lane is cleared faster. Then you feel really great about doing the right thing. but when you think about it you just became a good memory for that family.
And if someone does offer and you don't think its a good idea to hand them over your camera, politely say No thanks.

 

[roobug]

They have rooms for that, AND, you can be more discrete about it. My wife as breastfed all three of our children (one on a 10 day trip to Disney) but was always very discrete if she had to do it in public.

It is not always possible to go to the baby care centers - and many times they are full. It is also not possible to always be discrete. I have thrashers when it comes to nursing; my first choice is always the baby care centers but sometimes they turn you away because they are full so I have to nurse in the park, and when that happens I do not have control over when little billy decides to pull away and look around, or when he yanks the cover off.

Also unlike some of the other pet peeves this one is covered by law so I am allowed to nurse where ever and when ever my baby needs.

 

[LockShockBarrel]

On the topic following through with threats, I'm asking the mods to CLOSE THIS THREAD PLEASE.

Can we seriously not have one thread on these boards where there's a battle over something. If you want to argue or "voice your opinions over it" find another place please. I didn't want to read this thread to see "that's so sad you think its ok" or "that's so sad you don't think its ok", its off topic and needless.

 

[dpmfloyd]

1) deodorant - if you're familiar with it, use it. if its not custumary, dont use it - but dont fold your arms over the top of your head in line if you dont.

2) dont take 40 paces into the park, stop in the middle of main street and pull out a map. if you're going to stop, glance over your shoulder and make sure no one is 2 feet behind you.

3) i've seen alot of complaints about people that cut off strollers, but in the same light - do not use strollers as weapons. if some one cuts you off - that stinks, but you have no right to assault someone. you can cause serious harm.

4) watch the back packs folks, on the bus or other transportation if you MUST keep it on your back - be mindful when turning.

5) clean up after yourself when eating at a quick service location. even napkins. no one ever sits at a table and uses them and CMs end up having to pick them up.

6) if someone holds the door for you, say thank you. if you're opening a door and entering, peek behind you - someone might be entering as well, that could be steps behind you.

7) lines suck, no one likes them - but you're at disney: line capital of the world.

8) sometimes, you just cant get a seat on the bus or monorail - stand and deal with it, or wait for the next one - dont cry and moan hoping someone moves for you.

9) please do: bring your collapsed strollers on the bus. please DONT: be the first person to push off the bus,only to stop infront of the bus exit and set up your stroller - move a few paces ahead, or to the side and get out of the way.

10) if you're in a bad mood, remove yourself from the moment - dont continue to push through the day. you'll likely snap. take a 15-30 break on a bench and avoid lines and crowds, you'll be glad you did!!

 

[gonesaleing]

My 2 cents.
Don't be rude... to anyone, about anything.
Don't curse, for any reason, to anybody. It's low class.

Don't forget that this is a vacation for everybody else as well as yourself.
Don't keep you kids out for longer than they can bear. They are trying to tell you something when they have melt downs. They are saying 'take me home... now'. This also applies to spouses.

Vacations are the only time that we can focus totally on having fun with with our kids without any distractions. Don't miss it and certainly don't let the rude, smelly man next to you spoil it.

 

[scarlet_ibis]

Please don't knowingly trade counterfeit pins.

 

[3princess mommy]

I think if people mind their own buisness then all would be fine.
Who cares if a women is breast feeding her baby on a bench. If you can stop staring you are the one with the issue she is minding her buisness.

As far as all the other comments treat others the way that you want to be treated and it will all go a long way.


Karma it is a B&&&

 

[Ecboyd]

1. Strollers are NOT battering rams
2. CM’s are not there for your abuse
3. don’t be mean.


Otherwise. SMILE, a simple smile can change everything!

 

[jcsbama]

--do not run into the back of my heels with those strollers. took both of my kids to disney every year since they were 3 and 5 (now 19 and 21) and they walked. what is with these older kids in strollers?...it is called exercise and heaven knows some of these kids could use it.

We started taking my DD to Disney at an early age and would use a stroller. She just turned 5 when we went last year and told her there would be no stroller anymore because she was plenty big enough to walk. She had absolutely no problems the entire trip and loved the independence. One day at MK, there was a kid heading our direction that was probably 12 or 13 in a stroller being pushed by his mother. The kid was not small by any means As he is about to pass, my DD exclaims rather loudly, "What! A big kid in a stroller, he should be walking!" Even she knew he was too old to be sitting in a stroller. My face turned so red, but I couldn't stop laughing either.

 

[karice2]

Here are a couple of my don'ts

Please keep an eye on your children. I don't have any, it's my vacation and I don't want to keep track of yours. I know I don't have to but I keep thinking they may run off or hurt themselves.

Please don't forget to use inside voices in some of the nicer restaurants

Please don't look at me weird if I smile at you, I am just being nice.

Please don't assume that I want you to talk to me because I am eating alone. I know you are being nice but I will reach out if I want to. I am just taking in the moment.

 

[honeydiane1953]

I am speaking to myself also. DON'T expect to do everything!!! Just ain't possible.

 

[peimikes]

Don't force a child onto a ride that scares them.

Please don't smoke in public places.

And don't leave half eaten food and empty pakages around use the bins.

 

[misha-ginger]

Don't push other people's kids around because you need to have a photo op. During our last visit DD was exploring Minnie's House playing with buttons etc. We were just going through at the pace of the crowd ahead of us when this woman behind us is telling her kids to go where my daughter was so they could take pictures and she told my daughter to leave. The whole time they were in Minnie's house they were pushing kids out of the way so they could take pictures

 

[sdmom]

Don't judge other people.
Sometimes people use a stroller in place of a wheelchair.
You don't know someone else's challenge just by looking.

 

[N6MQQ]

We've been to DW 6 times in the past 20 years, both with kids and without kids. Here are my don'ts.

Don't over plan your days. You cannot do 18 hour days for a whole week. You will have a melt down. You do not have to be the first ones into the park and the last ones out every day.

If you have little children in stollers, please don't bring the giant RV stroller. You are going to be in the park for a day, you don't need every piece of clothing and toy that the child has. Use a smaller stroller that is more compact when it folds up.

Be prepared, your child will have a melt down. At that time, it's time to head back to your room for a nap.

If you are traveling with another family don't plan to spend EVERY minute of the day together. You will end up no longer being friends by the end of the trip. Plan for some time with your family, after all isn't that what a vacation is for?

Plan for at least an hour travel time from your resort to the park. This includes wait time for the buses, and walking to the back of Epcot for your dining reservations. It's best to be safe than sorry.