{"id":38432,"date":"2015-04-08T12:00:58","date_gmt":"2015-04-08T16:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=38432"},"modified":"2022-05-05T00:30:30","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T04:30:30","slug":"minding-disney-manners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/minding-disney-manners\/","title":{"rendered":"Minding Your Disney Manners"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Walt Disney World is the most magical place on earth \u2013 most of the time.\u00a0 But, sometimes, it can get downright ugly.\u00a0 Most of us have probably succumbed to the heat, the crowds, and our tired feet at some point.\u00a0 But, hopefully, even in the midst of all of that, we\u2019ve managed to mind our manners \u2013 well, at least to some degree!<\/p>\n

Here are a few pointers to keep in mind when traveling to the World:<\/p>\n

Give up your seat when appropriate.<\/strong>\u00a0 Let\u2019s face it \u2013 being in the parks is exhausting!\u00a0 Between the walking, standing in lines, the heat, and the crowds, most people can\u2019t wait to get a seat on the bus, the monorail, or the boats.\u00a0 However, sometimes it\u2019s impossible to get a seat when Disney transportation is overcrowded.\u00a0 I myself have been disappointed countless times when I can\u2019t get a seat to relieve my aching feet.\u00a0 I\u2019ll admit that\u2019s the worst part of my Disney vacations.<\/p>\n

On the buses especially, how many times have we seen a parent having to stand while holding a small child and trying to hold onto the bars so they both don\u2019t fall over?\u00a0 Believe me, I\u2019ve been there and done that.\u00a0 It\u2019s not easy, and it\u2019s definitely not safe!\u00a0 How many times do we see children standing on the bus, too short to reach the bars?\u00a0 I always think about what would happen if that bus had to stop short\u2026and make double the effort to make sure to hold onto my own daughter extra tight when we have to stand.\u00a0 I\u2019m sure we\u2019ve all seen an elderly or even an injured person unable to grab a seat.\u00a0 I just think it\u2019s good manners to give up your seat for them, even if it\u2019s the last thing we really want to do in our exhausted state.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, and equally as important, we can\u2019t always look at someone sitting and assume they just didn\u2019t want to give up their seat \u2013 sometimes that person isn\u2019t feeling well and really does need to keep their seat.\u00a0 What I\u2019m referring to are the people who are sitting, laughing, and talking with their companions \u2013 obviously, they\u2019re feeling A-Okay.<\/p>\n

On our past trips, even though it was the last thing I wanted to do because I was so overly exhausted and not feeling so great, I\u2019ve nevertheless given up my seat on a number of occasions.\u00a0 And despite how I was feeling, there was great satisfaction in helping someone else.\u00a0 And guess what?\u00a0 My small acts of kindness always came back to me.\u00a0 There were times when I was easily able to grab a seat, as well as times when others gave up their seats for me or my daughter.\u00a0 My worst pet peeve on this particular issue?\u00a0 The time a father was sitting, laughing, and having a fun conversation with multiple fully grown sons while my daughter had to stand directly in front of them gripping on to the bars for dear life.\u00a0 I guess gone are the days of chivalry, even at Disney.<\/p>\n

Watch your language.<\/strong>\u00a0 We all have our meltdown moments, even at the World, but what you don\u2019t want to hear is foul language.\u00a0 It\u2019s Disney, right?\u00a0 So that equates to loads of children being within earshot.\u00a0 Although some people might not really care what their children hear, most parents cringe when they hear someone using foul language in front of their children, not to mention when their kids start repeating what they\u2019ve just heard!\u00a0 Things happen, most of us have been guilty of it at some time or another, but it\u2019s important to catch yourself and consider your audience.\u00a0 So, on behalf of all of us parents \u2013 Please, please, please keep your potty mouth in check!<\/p>\n

Please don\u2019t yell at the Cast Members.<\/strong>\u00a0 Disney Cast Members are your friends.\u00a0 For the duration of your stay, let\u2019s face it, they\u2019re your BEST friends!\u00a0 Most Cast Members are there for their love of Disney, and they want to do their best to ensure everyone has an amazing time.\u00a0 I have always had very pleasant experiences with Cast Members myself, so I can\u2019t speak to other people\u2019s experiences.\u00a0 However, keep in mind that Cast Members are human too, they have good days and bad days just like you and me.<\/p>\n

That being said, many times, guests get upset that Cast Members might not be able to deliver what guests think they should get.\u00a0 In my opinion, Disney owes you nothing more than what you pay for, but, the truth is we all go to Disney expecting excellent service and hoping for some perks. In truth, anything extra the cast members come up with, is just, well\u2026pixie dust they\u2019re sprinkling over us.<\/p>\n

I always find that you get more by being nice and pleasant.\u00a0 Ask, don\u2019t demand.\u00a0 Add a smile.\u00a0 Think of this \u2013 you\u2019re tired, you\u2019re hot\u2026so are they.\u00a0 They get tired doing their job just as we get doing ours.\u00a0 They\u2019re hot too \u2013 especially wearing some of those costumes they have to wear.\u00a0 Plus, they have to be pleasant to all of the guests at all time.\u00a0 So, please be nice to Cast Members, and if you do come across a less than pleasant cast member, go to guest relations and report them instead of screaming at the top of your lungs in Fantasyland (for example) and ruining the magic for everyone else.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t use your strollers as weapons.<\/strong>\u00a0 Please, I can\u2019t even begin to ask this one enough.\u00a0 And, believe me, we\u2019ve used a stroller for most of our trips thus far.\u00a0 Everyone\u2019s rushing to get from one FastPass to another, but please don\u2019t ram your strollers into other people\u2019s heels in your mad rush to get to another attraction.\u00a0 It hurts!\u00a0 Badly!!!! \u00a0And please don\u2019t dash those strollers around playing chicken with other guests to see who will move out of the way first \u2013 you with your weapon of pain or them!\u00a0 It\u2019s just not cool!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t take up the entire walkway.<\/strong> \u00a0\u00a0In all the rush to get from one attraction to the next, sometimes we find ourselves unable to move around freely.\u00a0 One of the reasons for that is large groups of people who decide to walk side by side throughout the parks, blocking everyone else from moving past them.\u00a0 I don\u2019t think I need to elaborate further on this one.\u00a0 On our last trip, we had a group of 11, and we managed to walk in groups of three or four and still communicate without blocking walkways.\u00a0 Please don\u2019t block the walkways!<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t stop short!<\/strong>\u00a0 Please don\u2019t stop short in the middle of walkways or in doorways.\u00a0 You\u2019re going to get hurt (remember those people with the strollers?) and the person who wasn\u2019t focused on what you were doing might get hurt too while running into you.\u00a0 It\u2019s a good idea to stay alert so you don\u2019t run into anyone, and if you\u2019re the one stopping, it\u2019s probably safer to move out of the flow of traffic before doing so.<\/p>\n

Please move with the line.<\/strong>\u00a0 How many times have we been on line for an attraction and the people in front of us don\u2019t move as the line moves?\u00a0 Think of it this way – if you move up when you should, that means the people who are standing in line out in the blistering sun, or rain, can move forward and out of the elements.<\/p>\n

On another note, there\u2019s those guests that leave one or two people in line while the rest of their group is sitting in another area of the attraction and then ten of them jump in line in front of you as their turn comes up.\u00a0 I don\u2019t think anyone who\u2019s been waiting on line looking forward to their turn appreciates having a bunch of people get in front of them at the last minute.\u00a0 So, let\u2019s try not to do that anymore.<\/p>\n

Get to the parades and fireworks on time.\u00a0 <\/strong>This is one of my biggest pet peeves.\u00a0 I am not a parade person at all, but there are a few exceptions.\u00a0 I absolutely loved the Mickey\u2019s Very Merry Christmas and the Festival of Fantasy Parades at the Magic Kingdom and have waited a very long time for the parades to begin, getting there early to get great spots at the very front.\u00a0 Many people do the same for many of the parades.\u00a0 This means they are taking time out of their schedules, missing out on attractions, to get a wonderful view of the parades and shows.\u00a0 It\u2019s just not right when people come afterwards and try to shove into those prime viewing spots or push their children through in front of you or your children.<\/p>\n

First \u2013 please don\u2019t shove.\u00a0 People will get hurt, and you never want to see children in particular get hurt, especially over something like that.\u00a0 And yes, even in a place as magical as the World, people have come to blows over parade and fireworks spots.\u00a0 It\u2019s really not necessary if everyone just understands that you just simply need to get there early for a good viewing spot.\u00a0 But, if asked nicely, I\u2019m sure most adults wouldn\u2019t hesitate to allow someone\u2019s child to stand in front of them (and next <\/em>to their children) during a parade \u2013 if<\/em> they\u2019re asked nicely.<\/p>\n

Be careful with your selfie sticks.<\/strong>\u00a0 Something we kept seeing over and over again during our last trip were those popular selfie sticks.\u00a0 It was the first time we saw those, but I\u2019m sure we\u2019ll be getting one for our next trip.\u00a0 But keep in mind that those bring their own etiquette rules with them.\u00a0 Here are a few:\u00a0 (1) When you extend the stick, be careful not to hit anyone; (2) Don\u2019t stop traffic to whip out your selfie stick for a quick selfie \u2013 with the stick, it\u2019s not going to be that quick; and (3) selfie sticks are not allowed on Disney attractions.\u00a0 If a Cast Member sees you with a selfie stick on an attraction, they will ask you to put it away.\u00a0 Just remember to be polite \u2013 your selfie stick rights end where someone else\u2019s rights begin.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s a quick look at some other “rules of etiquette”\u00a0to keep in mind:<\/p>\n

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  1. Stay seated on rides.<\/li>\n
  2. No littering \u2013 and yes, that means gum too.<\/li>\n
  3. No roughhousing.<\/li>\n
  4. Don’t use flash on attractions that say say no flash.<\/li>\n
  5. Use the Baby Care Centers to change diapers.<\/li>\n
  6. (Editor’s Note: As a short person, please be wary of using your iPad for a camera.\u00a0 If you hold it up in front of me, for example, while watching the fireworks, I’m not going to see the fireworks live; I’ll see them on your screen instead, which kills the ambiance for me.)<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Lastly, and although not technically a matter of manners, it\u2019s always nice to wish people a happy birthday, happy anniversary, first trip, etc., when you see them wearing their celebration pins.<\/p>\n

    Keeping these few things in mind will help you and others to have a more wonderful time at the most magical place on earth.\u00a0 And, after all, everyone wants to have a wonderful time at the World, right?<\/p>\n

    What are your best tips for minding your manners at a Disney Park?<\/p>\n

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