Stupid Guest Tricks

Please Leave Your Brain at the Gate
That phrase is the subtitle of the Web site Stupidguesttricks.com (link) and that's exactly what it's all about: things that guests do that make you go “Hmm?"
In August, a cast member friend of mine mentioned this Web site. Upon my first visit I found the content to be amusing, fascinating, and even troublesome.
The site is basically a forum for mostly cast members who describe some of the things they see in the course of their jobs. I think you will be amazed as to what some guests do when visiting one of the WDW theme parks.
For instance, attractions like Splash Mountain and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror have points in the ride where photos are taken. If you've ever gone to look for your photo and never found it there's a good reason for its absence. If a guest did something “un-Disneylike” then that photo was probably discarded. Use your imagination.
I'm sure you've all been in an attraction where flash photography is not allowed, yet someone always ends up snapping away. This forum talks about how some of the cast member deal with these “flashers” and gives a greater appreciation for what they do in their job.
Imagine you are a cast member and a guest comes up to you and asks where the Star Trek ride is or in which direction they will find the Limo Ride. Yes, cast member hear many names for attractions and hopefully they know what the guest is looking for when they hear the name of the attraction.
The name game doesn't stop with attractions. This forum also recaps some guests who really have no knowledge of some characters. Some do not know the difference between Pluto and Goofy. Then there's the problem when Chip and Dale are mistaken for Alvin and the Chipmunks.
Of course there are the not so funny episodes where guests do things to endanger themselves, other guests, cast members, and even the theme parks. Would you believe guests who smoke on the Walt Disney World Express, stand up while riding the Tomorrowland Transit Authority, or stuff tissue paper into their childrenÕs shoes in full view of cast members so that their children will meet height requirements.
Finally there are those neither so pleasant nor funny moments when a guest angrily confronts a cast member. Such stories will give you a higher appreciation for what WDW cast members go through.
I think that everyone who is planning a trip to Walt Disney World should visit the Web site (link) and become educated in the area of theme park etiquette.
These three sites have a little bit for everyone and my hope is that someone out there reading these words will benefit from this information.
Next time
It's that time of year when Walt Disney World gets ready for the holidays. We'll discuss what's in store for guests this upcoming holiday season as they visit Mickey and the gang.
Right here is where I'd say, “Class dismissed.” That has gotten old and it just doesn't ring right so from now on we we'll part with the words from a parade that use to grace Main Street U.S.A.:
Remember the Magic!

DLRFantasmic!Dan wrote:Yay, some credentials from another website!! We are getting popular!! LOL

CBeilby wrote:Except that was published back in November of 2004

Main Streeter wrote:Thank you CB. :) I knew I'd seen this a long time ago. No matter the date, mouseplanet got it right! SGT site is exactly what it's all about.

CBeilby wrote:And then there were all the offended passholes who came, read the site, and went ballastic on the other forums...

DLRFantasmic!Dan wrote:What have the ANAL Passholes said about us???