How to be a good guest

[turkeyham]

What I don't understand. What's wrong with those SG who don't know what a trash can is used for. Don'y leave your trash on a food cart thinking the employee is going to clean up after you. I wonder if their houses can be mistaken as a city dump? :twisted:

[Randy B]

What I don't understand. What's wrong with those SG who don't know what a trash can is used for. Don'y leave your trash on a food cart thinking the employee is going to clean up after you. I wonder if their houses can be mistaken as a city dump? :twisted:

Not just food carts. If you are in a food location and you carry your own food to your table, you need to also return the resulting debris to a trash can. This has become a problem at all fast food locations across the country (not just Disney). This is even more important when there is a crowd and the number of tables is outnumbered by the number of people wanting to sit down and eat the just purchased food. Leaving a trashed table is really a demonstration of poor manners. even worse at that crowd time is the people who carry their food to a table and then occupy another table with their trays. If you can't store your tray on your own table, take them all the way to the nearest trashcan (which is normally the place to stack the emptys).

I once saw a family who filled a single table, and then each family member used a different "storage table" for their empty trays, virtually occupying a total of 6 tables. Then they trashed the table they were at. Then since they each had multiple "courses" as they completed one course they put the detritus on the table with their tray, trashing the other 5 tables too. Then when they finished they wiped their mouths with napkins (which they proceded to drop on the floor) and walked out. It took 3 CMs several min to clean up that mess so the many wandering families, who were searching in vain for a table, could use these tables.

Randy

[Theme Park Where]

Sorry it took so long to return and comment :D: . Long day in theme park land! Spring break - Bah humbug!

Notatourist huh? I'll have to think on that one. I'd swear I'd already seen one like that and I don't want to be a copycat.

Back on topic, another good rule of thumb - take time out to smell the popcorn. So many people are trying so hard to get "their money's worth" that they are more like commandos than theme park guests. They push everyone out of their way, don't have time for things like pre-shows (even when they set up the story or theme), band performances, or street entertainment, and generally go through the park with blinders on. Your park ticket entitles you to enter the park, and doesn't mean you have to ride every ride. If you start out with a plan (pick your top three "to dos") and then take time out for unexpected surprises, you'll have a much more relaxed day and won't take out the frustration that ensues when you try to do to much on the cms or other guests. You'll also have time to do things properly, since you won't be rushing around like a chicken with it's head cut off. You can make sure you lock the locker so your stuff won't get stolen, and you can make sure you secure your belongings so your hat and sunglasses won't end up on the bottom of the roller coaster hill. You won't be so furious if you have to wait a little longer for a ride, since you aren't trying to make theme park visitation an olympic speed event. And if you don't get to something, you can shrug your shoulders and chalk that up as an excuse to visit another time, even if it's years down the line. You had fun with what you DID do!

[Cheshire Figment]

And don't sue us if you or a family member get hurt or killed on a ride; 95% of the time when someone gets hurt/killed on a ride, it was because they disobeyed the rules.

Your number is way too low. It should have been at least 99.9% of the time.

[TdcOgre]

Go ahead and use "What Time is the 3:00 Parade?" and use it liberally. Most of us get a chuckle out of it. Hey, why not buy a 3:00 parade t-shirt from Theme Park Where?! (end blatent plug) :D:

Oh God! Whatever you do, don't say this when Zazu is around. The results aren't pretty. :)

[Randy B]

Oh God! Whatever you do, don't say this when Zazu is around. The results aren't pretty. :)

Maybe we need to start a movement. We should start asking when the 4 o'clock parade is. Since the CM will be expecting the 3 we should get some really fun answers that can then be good conversation starters. And we will get an idea which CMs are actually listening to what we are asking. :D:

Randy

[eblackwell]

This is fantastic! I read the other thread and then everything you posted here. You posted things that I never thought people would do, or I didn't know was so widespread. Like taking up other tables for trash and trays.

And as someone mentioned, let CMs POLITELY know if there's a problem. I once saw someone leave a ton of trash in the Barnstormer queue; all the other guests griped about how terrible it was that Disney left it out there. And the reason? Because the CMs didn't know it was there! Same for a time in Fort Wilderness (our favorite resort) when one comfort station didn't have hot water. People griped, but no one had reported the problem. What, are they mind readers? Stupid. It's something I tell guests when they ask for trip advice: see a problem, let them know politely. They can't fix it if they don't know about it.

(This does not excuse the idiots who complained there was no more Nemo shows that day and no one had told him until he got to the theater. Idiot, that's what the board at the front and your show time schedule is for!)

Sorry. Rant over.

Do not hit or punch the characters. There is a great article: http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A627699

Speaking of sad, how sad is it that someone had to write an article on NOT punching people!

Be patient! And don't try to get free stuff!

This was one that I didn't expect. Are you getting a lot of guff because people aren't winning the free Dream giveaways?

Hey, why not buy a 3:00 parade t-shirt

I have the Mickey and Goofy 3:00 parade pin. :) I admit, I thought it was a joke until friends of mine who used to be CMs told me they got this question a LOT!

That is the only saving grace when flying in to visit WDW, we don't have to deal with the drivers!!

OK, I admit: we drive. My husband and I bring our camper (and dogs) down from NJ whenever we come. But, having both been drivers in old jobs, don't worry about us pulling stupid driving habits.

In fact, one of the best trip videos we have is me videoing the MK gate and talking about how much we were looking forward to -- suddenly, you hear my husband cursing, "Stupid *#!~&$ driver! Who the *#!~&$ does he think he is? They didn't make turnsignals in that model car?! He's got a big truck because he's got a small--" and he goes on for a good minute. When he finishes, he realizes this is all on the video, pauses, and then says sweetly, "Have a Disney day." ROTFL! :D:

Thanks again, everyone! And if you think of anymore, please post!

[GRUMPY PIRATE]

This is fantastic! I read the other thread and then everything you posted here. You posted things that I never thought people would do, or I didn't know was so widespread. Like taking up other tables for trash and trays.

And as someone mentioned, let CMs POLITELY know if there's a problem. I once saw someone leave a ton of trash in the Barnstormer queue; all the other guests griped about how terrible it was that Disney left it out there. And the reason? Because the CMs didn't know it was there! Same for a time in Fort Wilderness (our favorite resort) when one comfort station didn't have hot water. People griped, but no one had reported the problem. What, are they mind readers? Stupid. It's something I tell guests when they ask for trip advice: see a problem, let them know politely. They can't fix it if they don't know about it.

(This does not excuse the idiots who complained there was no more Nemo shows that day and no one had told him until he got to the theater. Idiot, that's what the board at the front and your show time schedule is for!)

Sorry. Rant over.



Speaking of sad, how sad is it that someone had to write an article on NOT punching people!



This was one that I didn't expect. Are you getting a lot of guff because people aren't winning the free Dream giveaways?



I have the Mickey and Goofy 3:00 parade pin. :) I admit, I thought it was a joke until friends of mine who used to be CMs told me they got this question a LOT!



OK, I admit: we drive. My husband and I bring our camper (and dogs) down from NJ whenever we come. But, having both been drivers in old jobs, don't worry about us pulling stupid driving habits.

In fact, one of the best trip videos we have is me videoing the MK gate and talking about how much we were looking forward to -- suddenly, you hear my husband cursing, "Stupid *#!~&$ driver! Who the *#!~&$ does he think he is? They didn't make turnsignals in that model car?! He's got a big truck because he's got a small--" and he goes on for a good minute. When he finishes, he realizes this is all on the video, pauses, and then says sweetly, "Have a Disney day." ROTFL! :D:

Thanks again, everyone! And if you think of anymore, please post!

You GOTTA put that video on YouTube!!!!!!! Think of it as a PSA for using turn signals!!!

[eblackwell]

Can I ask your opinion on something I've read on another site? People heatedly debated about whether this was a problem and against the rules.

They called it "Chucking Bubba into line". What happens is, one adult stands in line. Another takes all the kids somewhere else -- a store, for ice cream, let's them tear around, whatever. When the one in line is close to getting on, he/she signals the other adult and they hand all the kids (and possibly the other adult) into the line.

The people who said this was fine argued:

• The kids don't get impatient in the line.
• The same number of people are riding even if they didn't all stand in line the whole time.
• It's not line cutting because one person did wait.
• A few said they only did it once or twice, so it was no big deal. And they did primarily so they could get pictures of each parent with the kids on the ride w/o the kids having to stand in line each time.

Those that argued against it, me included, stated:

• It is line cutting because some are jumping into line.
• Other kids wait their turn in line. The ones who cut are being unfair to the polite ones.
• Even if you do it only once or twice, that's multiplied by everyone who does it. People in the back are standing there not getting very far because the ones up front keep escalating their number.
• Other ways exist to avoid this. Some rides have cars on the ground for photo taking or parents can do that ride in off times -- like during the parade -- so the family can do it twice quickly.

I had one person tell me -- this still kills me -- that I was disappointing Walt Disney's memory. That he'd shake his head at me and say, why can't you just let people enjoy my park together as a family? I told that guy that Walt would more likely say, why can't that family just enjoy the park by not disrupting the lines? Which was why, on a hot, crowded day at the Disneyland theme park several decades ago, when Walt Disney was walking through Sleeping Beauty castle seeing people push & shove, he turned to his companion and said, "This would be a great place if we could only get rid of all these people."

Another flamed me saying I should just be thankful I was on vacation, especially with all the terrible things going on in the world. I answered that I was thankful (seriously, I don't even gripe about the weather because it still beats being at work on a gorgeous day), but that they actually proved my point. Because shouldn't these families be thankful for their vacation, when so many terrible things are going on in the world, instead of jumping lines and upsetting others?

I could be wrong. It might be my own life influencing me; my parents never did this and my husband won't even let me get an ice cream and meet him in line.

You guys no better than me or anyone else. Who's right? Is "Chucking Bubba" okay or one of those things to put on the list to not do if you want to be a good guest?

[joanna71985]

This is fantastic! I read the other thread and then everything you posted here. You posted things that I never thought people would do, or I didn't know was so widespread. Like taking up other tables for trash and trays.

And as someone mentioned, let CMs POLITELY know if there's a problem. I once saw someone leave a ton of trash in the Barnstormer queue; all the other guests griped about how terrible it was that Disney left it out there. And the reason? Because the CMs didn't know it was there! Same for a time in Fort Wilderness (our favorite resort) when one comfort station didn't have hot water. People griped, but no one had reported the problem. What, are they mind readers? Stupid. It's something I tell guests when they ask for trip advice: see a problem, let them know politely. They can't fix it if they don't know about it.

(This does not excuse the idiots who complained there was no more Nemo shows that day and no one had told him until he got to the theater. Idiot, that's what the board at the front and your show time schedule is for!)

Sorry. Rant over.

In fact, one of the best trip videos we have is me videoing the MK gate and talking about how much we were looking forward to -- suddenly, you hear my husband cursing, "Stupid *#!~&$ driver! Who the *#!~&$ does he think he is? They didn't make turnsignals in that model car?! He's got a big truck because he's got a small--" and he goes on for a good minute. When he finishes, he realizes this is all on the video, pauses, and then says sweetly, "Have a Disney day." ROTFL! :D:

Didn't you know? Apparently CMs are supposed to be mind readers.

Oh, you HAVE to post the link for the video!

Can I ask your opinion on something I've read on another site? People heatedly debated about whether this was a problem and against the rules.

They called it "Chucking Bubba into line". What happens is, one adult stands in line. Another takes all the kids somewhere else -- a store, for ice cream, let's them tear around, whatever. When the one in line is close to getting on, he/she signals the other adult and they hand all the kids (and possibly the other adult) into the line.

The people who said this was fine argued:

• The kids don't get impatient in the line.
• The same number of people are riding even if they didn't all stand in line the whole time.
• It's not line cutting because one person did wait.
• A few said they only did it once or twice, so it was no big deal. And they did primarily so they could get pictures of each parent with the kids on the ride w/o the kids having to stand in line each time.

Those that argued against it, me included, stated:

• It is line cutting because some are jumping into line.
• Other kids wait their turn in line. The ones who cut are being unfair to the polite ones.
• Even if you do it only once or twice, that's multiplied by everyone who does it. People in the back are standing there not getting very far because the ones up front keep escalating their number.
• Other ways exist to avoid this. Some rides have cars on the ground for photo taking or parents can do that ride in off times -- like during the parade -- so the family can do it twice quickly.

I had one person tell me -- this still kills me -- that I was disappointing Walt Disney's memory. That he'd shake his head at me and say, why can't you just let people enjoy my park together as a family? I told that guy that Walt would more likely say, why can't that family just enjoy the park by not disrupting the lines? Which was why, on a hot, crowded day at the Disneyland theme park several decades ago, when Walt Disney was walking through Sleeping Beauty castle seeing people push & shove, he turned to his companion and said, "This would be a great place if we could only get rid of all these people."

Another flamed me saying I should just be thankful I was on vacation, especially with all the terrible things going on in the world. I answered that I was thankful (seriously, I don't even gripe about the weather because it still beats being at work on a gorgeous day), but that they actually proved my point. Because shouldn't these families be thankful for their vacation, when so many terrible things are going on in the world, instead of jumping lines and upsetting others?

I could be wrong. It might be my own life influencing me; my parents never did this and my husband won't even let me get an ice cream and meet him in line.

You guys no better than me or anyone else. Who's right? Is "Chucking Bubba" okay or one of those things to put on the list to not do if you want to be a good guest?

I feel it is cutting. But that is just me.