What are your biggest frustrations?

[Lou Holtz]

Just got back from Disney today and had an amazing trip! Stayed at the Boardwalk and Animal Kingdom Lodge, both such fun places to be. Sadly, I cannot help but allow temporary stops in the magic when certain frustrating things are CONSTANTLY happening!

First of all, when in a group of people, the best place to stand and converse is NOT in the middle of the freaking walkway! What could possibly be going through these people's minds? How can you stand in a huge crowd of people struggling to get through and not realize that you standing around having a casual conversation is incredibly rude? It's one thing if people are standing and reading a map (still rude and inconsiderate, but at least you can understand that their mind is preoccupied with something), but when you're just in a circle in the middle of everything how can you possibly not realize what you're doing?

Secondly, what are all of the questions people have for the attendants at each ride? These conversations seem to go ON AND ON and block the entrance to the ride. A few days into the trip, I finally figured out what the problem is. It's actually Disney's fault. All of the signs say "Stand By Entrance", which is exactly what people are doing. Literally. Does anyone think they would consider changing them to "Stay Clear Of Entrance"?

Finally, is there any dark ride anywhere in the world where you're allowed to take flash pictures? Isn't is common sense that this ruins the ride for everyone else and if not, what is the logic? And how come nobody tries to take flash pictures on the Haunted Mansion, but on Pirates, it's a flashing bonanza? They've even given up on stopping it. If you don't take a picture before the ride starts, nothing is going to be said. On one ride on Pirates, we were floating along nicely with no disruptions. Then we stopped for about ten minutes halfway through and for some reason people thought this gave them free reign to take all the flash pictures they wanted for the rest of the ride!

Anyone else have frustrations that make your day less than magical while at Disney?

 

[humboldthny]

My biggest frustration is the kid's meals...altho' they've gotten very slightly better since our first trip in 2007, I wish they would offer more choices - not all children eat only pizza, chicken nuggets and hamburgers.

 

[twigs4]

Mine is the scooters and wheel chairs for people who don't need them!! We waited in line one night for nearly an hour while my daughter slept on my lap on the ground. My father in law had polio as a child and uses a scooter so there are definetly people who need them but I don't think that putting your sleepy child in a wheel chair and using it to your advantage is fair. There was absolutely nothing wrong with him but they got to cut in line and get on the bus while we all continued to wait.

 

[Doc Goofy]

Intolerance. People just READY to be angry over almost nothing...

 

[mom2cinderella]

First of all, when in a group of people, the best place to stand and converse is NOT in the middle of the freaking walkway! What could possibly be going through these people's minds? How can you stand in a huge crowd of people struggling to get through and not realize that you standing around having a casual conversation is incredibly rude? It's one thing if people are standing and reading a map (still rude and inconsiderate, but at least you can understand that their mind is preoccupied with something), but when you're just in a circle in the middle of everything how can you possibly not realize what you're doing?

Finally, is there any dark ride anywhere in the world where you're allowed to take flash pictures? Isn't is common sense that this ruins the ride for everyone else and if not, what is the logic?

Those are two of my pet peeves. My two biggest pet peeves are:

1. People who get to the parade 30 seconds before it starts and are disgruntled by the lack of seats, try to squeeze in anyway, or lean over with their @#$% camera so far that I can't see.

2. Hello, my kid is standing there with a character, I'm standing there with a camera, why on earth would wander in between us and even worse pause to consult your map/phone/etc ?!? That happened so many times this trip!

 

[Robin K]

Mine would be the people who don't listen!
This goes for the people taking the flash pictures, the people who try to stand on rides, the people who don't move when you say excuse me, the people who continue to argue with CM after they already said "no", the list could go on!
I try to breath and not let it ruin my vacation but sometime you just get so annoyed! I noticed it happening a lot this trip-but that is for another post!

 

[sassyredhead]

Mine is the scooters and wheel chairs for people who don't need them!! We waited in line one night for nearly an hour while my daughter slept on my lap on the ground. My father in law had polio as a child and uses a scooter so there are definetly people who need them but I don't think that putting your sleepy child in a wheel chair and using it to your advantage is fair. There was absolutely nothing wrong with him but they got to cut in line and get on the bus while we all continued to wait.

Why do threads about pet peeves always have to unearth the wheelchair fraud accusation ? So sad.

 

[MartDM]

My biggest frustration is the kid's meals...altho' they've gotten very slightly better since our first trip in 2007, I wish they would offer more choices - not all children eat only pizza, chicken nuggets and hamburgers.

I agree! My son isn't a fan of any of those things because they are not standard items on the menu at our house. While I don't mind *some* junk food while on vacation, I certainly don't want it for every meal! It's not healthy and after a few days of low nutrition food like that, the poor effects start to show in his behavior and demeanor.

We have to rent a villa to make sure we can get at least 2 square meals in him per day and when we dine out, I usually have to order my 3 year old an adult meal to get him something that's good for him & that he'd enjoy.

 

[Lou Holtz]

Intolerance. People just READY to be angry over almost nothing...

Nah, I don't see how that could be a frustration while you're on a trip. I am almost positive that I was the only person there getting the slightest bit bothered by anything and would kill to be able to not worry about having to be considerate of others. Saw almost nobody angry about anything (other than fighting with their family) in nine days.

 

[SDSorority]

Just got back from Disney today and had an amazing trip! Stayed at the Boardwalk and Animal Kingdom Lodge, both such fun places to be. Sadly, I cannot help but allow temporary stops in the magic when certain frustrating things are CONSTANTLY happening!

First of all, when in a group of people, the best place to stand and converse is NOT in the middle of the freaking walkway! What could possibly be going through these people's minds? How can you stand in a huge crowd of people struggling to get through and not realize that you standing around having a casual conversation is incredibly rude? It's one thing if people are standing and reading a map (still rude and inconsiderate, but at least you can understand that their mind is preoccupied with something), but when you're just in a circle in the middle of everything how can you possibly not realize what you're doing?

Secondly, what are all of the questions people have for the attendants at each ride? These conversations seem to go ON AND ON and block the entrance to the ride. A few days into the trip, I finally figured out what the problem is. It's actually Disney's fault. All of the signs say "Stand By Entrance", which is exactly what people are doing. Literally. Does anyone think they would consider changing them to "Stay Clear Of Entrance"?

Finally, is there any dark ride anywhere in the world where you're allowed to take flash pictures? Isn't is common sense that this ruins the ride for everyone else and if not, what is the logic? And how come nobody tries to take flash pictures on the Haunted Mansion, but on Pirates, it's a flashing bonanza? They've even given up on stopping it. If you don't take a picture before the ride starts, nothing is going to be said. On one ride on Pirates, we were floating along nicely with no disruptions. Then we stopped for about ten minutes halfway through and for some reason people thought this gave them free reign to take all the flash pictures they wanted for the rest of the ride!

Anyone else have frustrations that make your day less than magical while at Disney?

We got back today too... and AMEN!! We had to walk circles around people because they would just STOP! AAAGGHH!!!

 

[MinniesYooHoo]

People who constantly complain! I don't mean venting, we all do that from time to time. I mean people that go to Disney then have the audacity to complain about how expensive EVERYTHING is!!! PEOPLE.........You're on vacation at one of the top tourist destinations in the world. Do you honestly expect everything to be bargain priced? I just don't get it.

 

[catne]

my biggest frustration...living over a thousand miles away from Disney World

 

[twigs4]

Why do threads about pet peeves always have to unearth the wheelchair fraud accusation ? So sad.

The kid got up and walked off the bus....that was sad to see.

 

[catne]

The kid got up and walked off the bus....that was sad to see.

does NOT mean the kid did not need the wheelchair for a good portion of the day. There are many conditions that cause weakness and fatigue, among both kids & adults. Walk a mile in their shoes...

 

[humboldthny]

While I don't mind *some* junk food while on vacation, I certainly don't want it for every meal! It's not healthy and after a few days of low nutrition food like that, the poor effects start to show in his behavior and demeanor.

This is exactly the issue we have...it starts to show up in dd's behavior. She just gets all out of sorts. We often end up sharing our meals with her. She doesn't like a lot of what's on the kid's menus, but she'll eat almost anything off the adult menu. Let's face it, a 'white diet' (white bread, white cheese, white milk, white chicken, white potatoes) gets old pretty fast! We always get the dining plan and that helps because at table service there's usually one out-of-the-ordinary item.

 

[Jedi]

the flash pictures and rampant ECV use.....why cant they mandate that you need a certification/license etc to operate them safely would deter alot of people from just getting them, and the people who truly need them would know how to not run everyone over

 

[ZuzuWDW]

I tend to have a short fuse in my day to day life. I'm working on it but I have a tough time not letting pet peeves and dumb people get to me. however, when I'm at Disney World, I'm able to just let all of that go. I don't know what it is, magic I guess. I'm too happy to be there to be bothered by anything trivial. Try it some time, it's great!

 

[Dsnylvr8]

Just got back from Disney today and had an amazing trip! Stayed at the Boardwalk and Animal Kingdom Lodge, both such fun places to be. Sadly, I cannot help but allow temporary stops in the magic when certain frustrating things are CONSTANTLY happening!

First of all, when in a group of people, the best place to stand and converse is NOT in the middle of the freaking walkway! What could possibly be going through these people's minds? How can you stand in a huge crowd of people struggling to get through and not realize that you standing around having a casual conversation is incredibly rude? It's one thing if people are standing and reading a map (still rude and inconsiderate, but at least you can understand that their mind is preoccupied with something), but when you're just in a circle in the middle of everything how can you possibly not realize what you're doing?

Secondly, what are all of the questions people have for the attendants at each ride? These conversations seem to go ON AND ON and block the entrance to the ride. A few days into the trip, I finally figured out what the problem is. It's actually Disney's fault. All of the signs say "Stand By Entrance", which is exactly what people are doing. Literally. Does anyone think they would consider changing them to "Stay Clear Of Entrance"?

Finally, is there any dark ride anywhere in the world where you're allowed to take flash pictures? Isn't is common sense that this ruins the ride for everyone else and if not, what is the logic? And how come nobody tries to take flash pictures on the Haunted Mansion, but on Pirates, it's a flashing bonanza? They've even given up on stopping it. If you don't take a picture before the ride starts, nothing is going to be said. On one ride on Pirates, we were floating along nicely with no disruptions. Then we stopped for about ten minutes halfway through and for some reason people thought this gave them free reign to take all the flash pictures they wanted for the rest of the ride!

Anyone else have frustrations that make your day less than magical while at Disney?

My biggest frustration is people who are so easily frustrated. RELAX!! Your on vacation in the Happiest Place on Earth!!!

 

[KellyNY]

my biggest frustration...living over a thousand miles away from Disney World

That would be mine too.

 

[Leajess99]

Those are two of my pet peeves. My two biggest pet peeves are:

1. People who get to the parade 30 seconds before it starts and are disgruntled by the lack of seats, try to squeeze in anyway, or lean over with their @#$% camera so far that I can't see.

2. Hello, my kid is standing there with a character, I'm standing there with a camera, why on earth would wander in between us and even worse pause to consult your map/phone/etc ?!? That happened so many times this trip!

OMG the bolded drove me insane during the Block Party bash at DHS on Tuesday. My daughter was sitting on the ground next to the bench that the rest of us were sitting on and we had been there for almost an hour and this family came in and started pushing her out of the way. She stayed in her spot but was quite uncomfortable as the older lady seemed to be touching her butt. I told her next time to loudly tell her to stop touching her butt. It is ridiculous that some people have no consideration for others.