I love Disney, but the guests make it awful to be there. The cast members do their best under appalling guest behavior. I’m afraid of massacre happening soon with all the anger in such a wonderful place
Agreed. Look at the Kardashian circus from just recently. Made people stand there at the Teacup ride while they they flaunted their line cutting B.S. Sorry but I would not have put up with it. My money is just as good as their’s and I work for my money. I have self respect and don’t need to act like luts, (yes, misspelled). Too bad no Disney family members have any say anymore.
Raising the prices is not going to work. They need to ban those people for life and increase security. This is all coming from mental health issues. I think limiting the number of people into the parks will help. They are too crowded. I didn’t do the reservations after quarantine shut down but I know some that did. At first seemed ridiculous but seems like that might be necessary for a long while.
It doesn’t matter what income level one has . I’ve seen many high paid individuals behave poorly! It’s just a matter of being respectful to one another. Hold your temper. Otherwise be ready to be escorted out of the park period!! And don’t steal a place in line ever!! Or suffer consequences!!
You are so right. I’m gonna say at least twice now I have lost my temper with people who seem to not understand basic theme park etiquette. I am glad I’m not on video, that I’m aware of, but now I just let these people go by and try to hold my tongue. Some people just have no manners. Both times these were visitors from outside the States at MK.
I don’t want to make this another knee-jerk disgruntled-guest post about “It’s all Chapek’s fault for raising the prices!”, but frankly, if you look at it closely…it IS:
Putting the experience out of the range of popular prices means that guests are now “risking it all” on the “only” vacation they’ll get for a few years–
Which creates more of a survivalist “I got mine!” mentality among the guests that they have to grab all the experiences they can while they have the chance, and if any other interfering guests or cast members create hitches to ruin it, that’s their problem.
I remember when it was this bad under Paul Pressler in the early 00’s, the same guest malaise set in, and moms were at each others’ throats trying to get princess-breakfast rezzies.
And then, whenever anyone complained about their barging behavior, tried to defend it with “Well, the company DESERVES it for what they charge, the greedy bums!…We should give them the shaft, for a change!”
The reason I can’t agree is that I see people still going 6-7 times a year. I think it makes sense with the crowding, waiting, elitism. People go to Disney to escape. And they end up in a worse space, standing around, crowded, hot, miserable.
Since the plandemic , riots , democrat mindwash , legalized dope , etc etc
The feeling of intidilment for some is out standing. I have been to Disneyland several times since the early 80’s the decline in quality guests has happened as the USA got ruder , forgot simple politeness and think everyone owes them , law’s are not really being enforced any more , driving is dangerous.
I was taught : It cost nothing to be polite but the rewards are infinite.
I was planning on a Disney trip with my granddaughter but I am concerned about her experiencing the absolute rudeness of what I have heard about the behavior at the happiest place on earth .
Action needs to be taken by the management or all they are going to have is the home town carnival crowd . Unbelievable at the cost of a Disney resort trip .
I feel like this behavior has definitely become a problem over the last few years. People everywhere are being more ignorant and arrogant, rude, racist, and just plain nasty. I’ve seen fights happening at Disney, Sesame Place, even Walmart over nothing in front of children. I don’t know what they’re putting in the water these days but times are crazy now.
The one thing that fueled Trump’s election in ’16 was his creating a fantasy world for the downtrodden where the Bullies and Internet Trolls would Finally Inherit the Earth, and get to boss around those mucky-muck goody-two-shoes for a change…
Fox News, of course, tried to keep that mentality going to insure re-election, and still convinces large sections of the population that it’s some bad person’s FAULT if they don’t get what they want, and those people can be beaten up if there’s a big enough gang on the playground.
That explains the Rise of the Karens, and How Florida Became Florida, when you put Karens IN Florida (and California)…
This is not novel behavior. People have been rude and entitled in theme parks since I began visiting in the 80’s. The only difference is that every event is filmed and put on social media now.
Please, can’t we leave politics out of this? There are rude, inconsiderate people of ALL walks of life, income levels, genders, nationalities, etc. I am sure a lot of people who fit these rude categories aren’t thinking of their political affiliation, or any of the multitude of other categories they may/may not fit into when they choose to act/react the way that they do. Society, in general, has just become more entitled and go overboard to get what they want.
Trump is responsible for promoting rude culture and his republican lackeys continue to create a violent and hateful world. Thankfully everyone sees the truth, and technology will ban then from the world.
Sad to see so many uneducated people. Once desantis is president hopefully he can put the country back on track and stop giving my hard earned money to corrupt countries and keep it state side. As well as shut down the companies that think they are to big for the law. Disney, Google, social media platforms etc.
I LOVE Desantis followers and how they don’t realize how much of a commie he is. He’ll do anything in the name of the US and every one of his followers would follow blindly. Sad.
DeathSantis is all about himself. He is a power, control freak! He tried to buy the senior population vote by supplying vaccines to seniors first. But the fact is, every state did that! But DeathSantis was repaying political donations to the Jenkins family that own Publix Supermarkets, making them the primary distributors. DeSantis is a phony thru and thru!
Interesting that people love these politicians and worship them like they’re the messiah. Claiming they don’t want their “hard earned tax dollars” going somewhere else…yet these very politicians you worship are sitting in tax payer funded mansions and send their kids to $60,000 a year private schools. Stop. Worshipping. Politicians.
Adding your pronouns to a comment instantly makes me think that you are an idiot. Even bigger than trying to use something other than he/him or she/him. You are a dude or chick, nothing in between.
Interesting comments from contributors. Blame Republicans or blame heterosexuals. That is bizarre. I am a republican with love for God and my country. I would never cause or contribute to this kind of irresponsible behavior. I would evacuate my family as far away from it as possible. Guests that are usually involved in these scraps are going into this vacation with entitlement syndrome. If you have no patience, an amusement park of any sort is not for you.
Yeah Biden has done a lot of things. Using the n word. Telling people of they don’t vote for him they “ain’t black”. Sniffing and stroking minors it’s a lot. As well as being a lifetime politician with no real grasp of reality. Sending us into a recession with record high inflation.
Keep your socialist BS in China. It doesn’t play in free society, only when you want to silence voices that disagree with you. And that certainly is what A LOT of rude people, pretending to be polite, want to do in here. Sad.
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls,
Looks like some people are living under rocks. Or I guess if you keep telling yourself over and over again that things are going great you finally believe it? Blaming someone that has not been in office for over two years for what is happening now? Get real. Playing identity politics (which is what is going on now) is what causes this divide. Disney is pushing the same thing by pandering to activist groups and ignoring family values. Is there an alternate universe where there are a significant number of Republicans running around burning down cities, breaking laws etc. etc. because it is not the one most of us are living in. By all means let us Republicans know where your getting your gas that does not cost $5 gallon or the cheap groceries we can buy for our family so we can save up for a Disney trip. We are grown ups and do not need someone giving us a hug every day (we are workers who have had to deal with strict employers). We are all for giving a helping hand up but not hand outs. Follow good policy so we can all better support our families and being rude every so often while your doing it is not a major concern (words will never hurt you, if you do not like what someone is saying stop listening). A better policy or policies would be anything that is in the opposite direction as to what is going on now. Desantis (a Republican) can only do so much to offset bad policy at a higher level. Show your displeasure as to what our country has become in just a couple of short years and vote accordingly in November.
Bravo! Well said. Interesting that the responses here are almost as nasty as the guest behavior the article is addressing. There is a lot of stress in the world right now, and for many people, taking what has become an extravagant vacation during this time of high inflation, high gas prices, lack of baby formula, etc….is just not what they want to do. But, the trip was planned and paid for (mostly) months ago and the kids really want to go….probably even the other parent in the family. Lots of stress…. We all need to extend grace and patience to each other.
They need to come down on the idiots who don’t know how to act. Kick them out and ban them and call the police. If people have to pay for their stupid actions, and word gets around that it won’t be tolerated then the idiots will either act right or stay home. It has nothing to do with prices – it has to do with stupid people who think their needs are more important then anyone else.
Before we condemn all the people. Let’s be perfectly clear. Disney itself will escort you to the head of every ride in the park for the honor of paying a cast member 100/hr 6 hour minimum escort fee. Entitled people getting special treatment for being rich is ridiculous and part of the problem. Cast members earning 19 an hour while the park collects the rest for its profit margin.
I wish that were true. I’ve read that the VIP tours have to wait in the lightning lanes for the rides. What a waste of money and it is way more than $100/mo. Multiple that by at least 4 or 5 and you are closer to the true cost.
So the rudeness even exists on the forum. We have several issues that all contribute to this issue. These are not ranked it is just a list of observations I have made and others as well.
1. Many people have forgotten how to socialize after being locked down for so long.
2. People have been losing personal responsibility for many years. I think it has grown to this point. It is always someone elses fault. This is a top down thing just look at some of the comments and you will see that the President blames others for their failures. his has been going on since Obama really started doing it in his first term and partly in his second term.
3. The cost of a trip to any Disney Park contributes to point number Two.
4. The lack of crowd control at Disney parks. There was a reason Disney parks had large shows throughout the parks. They are designed to capture large groups of people to control the lines on rides. With the elimination of those the lines have become unmanageable.
5. The lack of cleanliness and upkeep of the parks. This is a sign to people that no one cares about them and their money so the in turn they really don’t care and that is reflected in their behaviors.
I will finish this off with the Chapek is not a leader he is an incompetent fool and is in way over his head.
When people lay out the kind of cash it takes for a Disney vacation, they expect a great vacation. When they spend that kind of money and get a dollar store experience, tempers are bound to get testy. Still no excuse to start throwing down haymakers tho.
Years ago there were about 20 people standing in line for the bathroom 2 girls teenager walked past ever one standing in line to go to the bathroom. Nope, I was the only one who said something to them every one else talked to each other. Speak up!!! They did not cut in front of the rest of us. While watching the Villain parade a few people thought they were going to stand in front of us. We had waited for the parade. When I told one of them no she sat down which would have been fine but she sat her self on my feet!!! I wanted to kick her. Her friend was behind my guy and held her tablet IN FRONT of his face so she could film the parade. I don’t care where you are from:. YOU HAVE LINES THERE TOO.. YOU DO NOT SIT ON SOME ONES FEET… OR PUT YOUR TABLET IN FRONT OF SOME ONES FACE!!!!
Bernie Sanders bragged how Disney was persuaded to be the first highest paying employer. With the bucks sure they can figure out how to solve the parks problems. A sister of a friend, Disney World, got sick of of the crap. Was going to leave at end of summer, decided to quit now. She got job in town, and is making more after years with Disney. Job opening for the unemployed, she won’t give good reference of good place to work.. she worked there 10 years. Disney solve your problems or lose employees and customers
Trump derangement syndrom at its finest…how bout quit blaming ANY political figures. Take responsibility for your own actions and act like normal civilized human beings…why is that so difficult? It’s your problem…own it…quit blaming others
Bingo! First legitimate answer! There is a huge sense of entitlement going on in America right now! People do whatever they want, and when told that they cannot do something, they raise a hissy fit. These individuals want to blame everyone else, from the cast members to elected officials but don’t want to take any responsibility for their own actions!!!
Trump derangement syndrom at its finest…how bout quit blaming ANY political figures. Take responsibility for your own actions and act like normal civilized human beings…why is that so difficult? It’s your problem…own it…quit blaming others
My dad took us to Disney a fee yrs after it opened in Florida. Disney originally made it affordable for all families to enjoy. A time when respect, decency, love, honesty, patience, common sense , most people had. A different Era. Now, we are self serving, impatient, greedy, all common sense is oit the window. If it doesn’t happen fast as we want it, if we don’t get it first we get angry and start fights. Not all of us , but many. Listen to the lyrics and role models for children. A social media society that glorifies alcohol vapping, gang involvement, half naked people, cussing. It starts with parents and what they teach their children and the behaviors are children see .
Jesus is coming….Disney is evil, demonic, and just like the rest of the world; godless! People are people and I hope it DOES get worse because of the godlessness it envokes! It is awful and the WORLD IS going to get awful because nobody FOLLOWS Jesus anymore they just “believe” James 2:19 and people follow the world James 4:4 and they live as if Jesus never did anything for them! Instead He said your are NOT worthy of me if you do NOT pick up your cross and carry it! Hebrews 10:26-31 is an awesome one to retort back to and then most people are the devils children and don’t realize it 1 (ONE not regualar) John 3:9-10 says who’s child you really are! And if people really wanted to get rid of the turmoil we are in we would ALL get on our knees cry out to Dear God and ask for forgiveness and stop sinning….we would go and sin no more but there was a beginning of time and there WILL be an end of time and that is what this is….get your seat belts on and remember we are almost in a nuclear war….it dont matter about the body that you are borrowing it matters where you go when you die….a wise man thinks of death daily!! There is a way that seems right but it leads to death. The heart is deceitful beyond all cure WHO can understand it? So are you really right with the Lord? Or because you don’t FEEL bad you think you are good?? Hmm… not sure but we NEED to stop condoning ADULTERY, HOMOSEXUALITY, WITCHCRAFT, and putting our Faith in people….if you people can’t do that then get ready for the worse….also TRUE Christians aren’t cowards they will correct you and lead you to Christ….STOP being a coward and tell someone Jesus is coming and if you keep living that way then you WILL end up in hell….READ the Bible and DO what it says do not just look at the book collect dust do not just be hearers of the word but doers and do not let your itching ear be tickled….the truth is a hard pill to swallow Revelation 21:8 GOD SPEED!!
LOL! When in doubt threaten someone with fire and brimstone plus the promise that their invisible sky buddy will come and smite everyone that doesn’t believe. I needed a good laugh today so thank you for giving that to me.
Wow…well I can’t much say for any of this drama, there are a lot of good points in this forum so I won’t repeat all of this but I have to say this…from someone that has my mother retired from Disney after 21y there, from my self after 14y there, my husband after 4y, my ex after 8y…after working at Universal for 7y and SeaWorld for 4y… Cast members n employees of these parks get paid terrible, expensive benefits, mosttimes very nasty coworkers or worse ppl trying to do overtime that don’t have a clue, in hot muggy humid conditions, moskito infested swamplands…then to top it off all this drama…minimum wage that doesn’t allow you to afford a single bill, it takes 8 people in one household to live in ghettos w nothing but a broken down car, insane prices of everything n alltho we used to be told to leave our home drama at home, nowadays that unrealistic…
As a guest I had my cast I’d but once I was gone it was annual passes, it still was a mint to visit n this I’m talking about before 2011…politics didn’t change the fact that this is all out of the reach of most people specially those locals that the parks rely on for the off seasons…the insane restrictions are beyond reasonable n the price n complexity of trying to set up just a day trip are sureal…
Disney most of all seems to be opening mouth step foot in first…they have inserted politics into what was supposed to be an innocent, magical wonderland where everything is supposed to go right n now expectations are beyond high for the many reasons mentioned here but if u are going for broke and you have this one chance n things start going wrong n not a single cast member is motivated to help then u have a build up of tension that has to release somehow…
What is worse, I can guarantee, just watch n wait…more incidents n accidents, closed n abandoned rides n shows…less bang for your buck…it’s been building, I could see thru the years how everyone cared less about quality n respect n soon it will all be wrenched n just like a clock…it won’t work…
Personally I told my family n my family agrees…we decided that we were boycotting Disney…they haven’t cared in decades, quality n safety are in reality in the back burner for when things go wrong so they can say, we were correct, we were safe n in reality those in charge of these things r so affected that these companies can’t really go 100% on those statements but for the money n attorney they do, the only thing that has ever matter is profits n just like a casino, they r the only ones ever winning…
Finally, society as a whole is declining, we need to stop looking outward at who to blame n start by fixing our own minds n emotional state because ultimately it’s a personal choice…I’m not denying contributing factors, but it needs to start w ourselves n quit thinking it’s ok to act out because others are doing it n worry about our own selves not our neighborhood or coworkers…not what is going on, not what everyone says it should be…what is the proper way if acting??? What is the right n correct thing to do n be???
Let less people in daily. There must be a limit. Lower price cause you are already making billions even at 50.00 a guest. Less stress, happy people….you know, like long ago. Bigger is not always best. Walt Disney is up on a cloud shaking his head!
Just returned from a Disneyworld vacation. Absolutely do not like the lightening lane addition. The whole purpose of a vacation is to disconnect from our social devices and be all about family. Not possible. So much stress in planning, etc. could be why guests have a short fuse.
Too many unhappy moments for the ‘happiest place on earth’. Way too expensive for average family. Walt must be turning in his grave.
This was our last trip.
You have an entire culture that does nothing but argue with eachother online all day long. Everyone is quick tempered and ready to fight, ESPECIALLY if they get the sense that the other person isn’t in their tribe or victim group. Then you mix in the fact that we have spent the last 2 years promoting no accountability for personal actions and letting people get away with criminal behavior in every major city. Now you give all these people a bunch of money and time off work and what do they do? Go to the place that has declared itself a major supporter of no accountability culture (instead of the a-political place of wonder if used to be) and cause trouble and ruin everyone else’s expensive vacation. Culture is rotting and Disney is an active participant in it’s rot.
I just returned from a trip to Disney World. We hadn’t been to Disney in many years….. at least 20. A lot has changed. I was prepared to be very disappointed with the Genie + system based on the overwhelmingly terrible reviews online. I have to say, that for us, it worked magically. Now, we are only a party of two adults and I thoroughly studied the system before we got there, which is probably the key to our very pleasant experience. But, honestly, we never stood in line and we experienced nearly every ride and attraction that we wanted to see with just one day in each park without buying the park hopper feature. We used the LL feature at least 10 times each day which is from what I understand many more LLs than could be used in the old Fast Pass system. We also paid the extra fee for the LL on one ride in each park, ie Flight of Passage, Rise of the Resistance, and 7 Dwarfs Mine Ride. We also stayed in an on property Disney Value Resort, which allowed us to get our first LL at 7:00 am. This was the only part of the system that I hated. When I’m on vacation, I REALLY don’t want to get up before 7:00 am, but I did, and it worked great.
The one thing we’ll never do again is stay in a Disney Value Resort. We’re going to have to come up with the money to at least be in the next level of hotel. We were completely unimpressed with All Star Movies.
We were also blown away by the friendly, helpful customer service of every cast member that we encountered.
Don’t be afraid of Genie +, just learn it before you go.
Besides expensive pricing for vacations to Disney parks, it’s best to always tell a nearby cast member, if you notice confrontations, Instead of being involved. Cast members should walk away not engage & report these incidents A.S.A.P
I am sad to say that after this last trip I have no desire to ever return to Disney World. Just one experience is Splash Mountain was having issues. The only line that was actually moving for over an hour and a half was the lightening lane. As we stood in line in the hot sun with our granddaughters we had no less than 20 people go past us in line to catch up with “friends or family”. Not only is it rude and obnoxious, it is not what I want my grandchildren to learn. Not living by the social boundaries and park rules that used to make the Disney experience magical now only make the visit an expensive miserable place to go. I don’t think it will ever be able to go back to that wondrous experience of creative fantasy. The only positive and only Disney places I would are the resorts. We ended up spending lots of time at the resort pool.
Under stressful conditions people behave poorly. Disney went from a really positive relationship with guests to an adversarial one. Charging for genie plus and lightning lane, dropping the Magical Express and raising all the prices…reminds me of the airlines making seats smaller, charging for luggage and now even carry on..look at how people feel about airlines.
My first trip to Disney World is next week and it is like planning a wedding. So many things need to be done months before the trip and I am scared I will get there and not get my moneys worth. I screwed up on reservations for character dinners because I didn’t realize not all still had them. I already don’t want to go back and I haven’t had my first trip yet!
That father in the companion bathroom had nothing to apologize for regarding yelling at that woman. She wasn’t a mother and that Karen had no reason to be in that companion bathroom and causing a scene she started. I see this on the father’s part as justified defense and should be praised.
Ah yes, it’s all Biden’s fault that Disney is now crap. Everything is his fault. Meanwhile if Trump were president he would be sending American troops to Russia to help with Putin’s war.
As for Disney, it IS Chapek’s fault. Not enough cast members have been rehired. They are overworked and undertrained. Rides break down, people are spending their last cent, in some cases, to have a Disney trip and want to get the most from it which is getting harder and harder. So, fights break out, people are miserable and can’t deal with this “glorious and helpful” Genie app and Lightning lane garbage.
I am hoping, as someone who has visited Disneyland and Disney World at least thousand times, that in another year things will calm down, Chapek will be gone, and someone sane will take over. Maybe even someone who loves the Disney parks. Maybe, hopefully.
Behavior problems are not just happening at Disney. It’s all over the country because of the direction the country took since the pandemic and political and other things. People are more angry today than in the past. Nobody has patience for others and what’s going on in the country as well as world. I’m not surprised that this is happening but I’m not happy about it. People want to have a good time at Disney and didn’t start out looking for trouble but the stress of life period is crazy especially after 2 years of no traveling and mostly homebound and major changes in people’s lives. It’s not acceptable behaviors. Raising prices is happening all over the country for food and fuel and variety of things. The country as a whole has changed for the worse in a lot of cases.
Now for that genie +. I don’t like it because it feels like you have to learn how to go to Disney. Reservations and making appointments for rides and ordering food. If you’re not savvy with using technology you might get frustrated even If you know.
This is only my thoughts on this.
It’s the disrespect that’s been fostered over time. As a part of our society you don’t need to worry about anyone else. It’s all about you. We’re taught that rules and authority are meant to be challenged, as well. Come one, come all. Do whatever you want. You’re entitled. Outrageous behavior is celebrated. Look at your reality TV shows. Why are half the celebrities celebrities? It’s not talent that made them famous. It’s their bad behavior. That’s the message being sent, taught, and rewarded.
*Hire more cast members at a higher wage and increase current cast members pay. Use Chapeak’s bonus to cover the cost.
*Back up cast members when they try to enforce rules.
*Get rid of alcohol, some people don’t know how to behave or when to stop.
*Stop forcing us to have our face in our phones all day to get on rides, eat, next thing will be we have to book a time to pee.
*Stay out of all politics and special interest groups. Only special interest group they should be concerned with is Disney guests. This includes days for all special interest groups.
*Eliminate all annual passes oops Magic Keys. Have one type ticket, no park hoppers.
*Eliminate monthly payment plans.
In addition, sadly all of social media encourages people to do stupid or daring things so they can post it and get “likes”, as a society we need to stop glorifying these types of posts. I know impossible 🙁
People are acting like children and not adults, it’s prevalent, particularly noticeable 30 something year olds. The generation who got participation trophies.
Disney should be instituting lots more life time bands.
I haven’t been to Disneyland in many years but had the occasion to go recently and definitely felt the vibe their had changed. I don’t think it has anything to do with trashy people… quite the reverse… I think the problem is with entitled people. People who act like they own the park and can do or act however they want. I ran into it everywhere. It didn’t feel like the Disneyland I remembered. During the same month I also went to the L.A. Fair and had no incidents. The people were courteous despite the large crowds. I agree with the article, after my trip to Disneyland it was the first time I wasn’t all that sad to leave. It’s just a different place right now.
And what chapeks behavior? Public blunder after blunder yet the Disney board fails to act while chapek puts blame on others. Your the face of the company Mr. Paycheck. Walt would be ashamed resign now and save some face. That money bin is on fire look at your pathetic stock price well below igers.
I have been going to Disneyland since 1967 when I was 9 years old.
Everyone was kind, courteous and friendly.
The new management along with the this
“I am better than you attitude” of today’s society is so wrong on so many levels. Its rude and disgusting.
I am sure the cast members are trying to due their very best under very difficult circumstances.
I stopped being a season ticket holder
as I could no longer afford it. I loved going there to photograph the park, watch the parade and fireworks and ride my favorite rides.
I would always bring home a bucket of popcorn 🍿 😋.
It is very sad to see the decline, of common curtosey and common sense in people.
And I hate to see such
a happy, fun, place being disrespectful of its original intent as Uncle Walt, first intended.
It is a sad time we are living in. And for me, I will continue to respect others, say please and thank you, excuse me,
And spread an act of kindness every day.
Disneyland was created because it would become a place where families could go to forget their troubles for a few days, and just enjoy having fun with their children. It was a magical place, where we all could forget our troubles for a while as we allow that inner child to come out of inside us.
It was fun finding the picture spots in the Park, riding the burro rides, hopping aboard the painted desert train, going past the spinning rocks, partaking in tribal dance and banging the drum being made an honorary member of the native Indian tribe, watching the fireworks, meeting your favorite characters and taking photos with them. But, most of all it was a safe place where families from all over the world would visit and forget about their troubles and just become a kid at heart all over again.
I hope those in control of the Disneyland and the Disney empire and its legacy realize that
greed will come back to bite them in the rear eventually. I hope the rules established will
continued to be enforced, and that people need to be held responsible for their actions.
Finally, I hope they will continue to recognize that their employees due a tremendous job under very difficult circumstances.
The best way to control crowds are always a high sturdy divider that cannot be moved. It helps keep people from associating with others in line and keeps comments to others down. Make lines color coded with rules painted on the very beginning of the line. This takes money but leaves customers with a feel of safety and no interactions in line. To much contact for some since Pandemic is not allways happy contact it seems.
This is just my opinion
So now can we agree to shut down Disney like the natives want? Not transplants. Not tourists. Natives. Tear it down. When you clean it up take the trashy transplants with you.
Disney parks are just not worth it anymore or are other theme parks. People are insane, Mr Paycheck only cares about how much money he makes. There is no crowd control anymore. Plus Disney has become evil and satanic
Comments for Disney Guest Behavior “Getting Out Of Control,” Worrisome For Many
B
Time to double the price so that trashy people will leave and go to places like Six Flags or Universal.
joenywf64
They quadupled the prices since i was last there in 2003.
Cyndi
I love Disney, but the guests make it awful to be there. The cast members do their best under appalling guest behavior. I’m afraid of massacre happening soon with all the anger in such a wonderful place
Richard Ryder
What about rich trashy people?
Ken
Agreed. Look at the Kardashian circus from just recently. Made people stand there at the Teacup ride while they they flaunted their line cutting B.S. Sorry but I would not have put up with it. My money is just as good as their’s and I work for my money. I have self respect and don’t need to act like luts, (yes, misspelled). Too bad no Disney family members have any say anymore.
Xcaligirl
Raising the prices is not going to work. They need to ban those people for life and increase security. This is all coming from mental health issues. I think limiting the number of people into the parks will help. They are too crowded. I didn’t do the reservations after quarantine shut down but I know some that did. At first seemed ridiculous but seems like that might be necessary for a long while.
Ellie
It doesn’t matter what income level one has . I’ve seen many high paid individuals behave poorly! It’s just a matter of being respectful to one another. Hold your temper. Otherwise be ready to be escorted out of the park period!! And don’t steal a place in line ever!! Or suffer consequences!!
Whoopiepie
You are so right. I’m gonna say at least twice now I have lost my temper with people who seem to not understand basic theme park etiquette. I am glad I’m not on video, that I’m aware of, but now I just let these people go by and try to hold my tongue. Some people just have no manners. Both times these were visitors from outside the States at MK.
Yash
Or the people paying new higher prices try harder to justify the expenditure.
Donald Lambright
They have and the trash still finds it ways. We don’t want them at Universal either, go to 6 flags.
Ray
Wow, because we all know that good manners are in direct proportion to one’s wealth. I’m sorry but this type of attitude is part of the problem today.
EMM
Trashy is not defined by social class. Entitlement can be trashy in expensive shoes.
Jarvis
Entitled is different than ghetto people. I know what neighbors I want to live by.
Bill
Agreed. I never liked to use the word class. But it’s usually low trash class people. You know who I mean.
Leslie
No, we don’t. Who do you mean?
EricJ
I don’t want to make this another knee-jerk disgruntled-guest post about “It’s all Chapek’s fault for raising the prices!”, but frankly, if you look at it closely…it IS:
Putting the experience out of the range of popular prices means that guests are now “risking it all” on the “only” vacation they’ll get for a few years–
Which creates more of a survivalist “I got mine!” mentality among the guests that they have to grab all the experiences they can while they have the chance, and if any other interfering guests or cast members create hitches to ruin it, that’s their problem.
I remember when it was this bad under Paul Pressler in the early 00’s, the same guest malaise set in, and moms were at each others’ throats trying to get princess-breakfast rezzies.
And then, whenever anyone complained about their barging behavior, tried to defend it with “Well, the company DESERVES it for what they charge, the greedy bums!…We should give them the shaft, for a change!”
Eva
The reason I can’t agree is that I see people still going 6-7 times a year. I think it makes sense with the crowding, waiting, elitism. People go to Disney to escape. And they end up in a worse space, standing around, crowded, hot, miserable.
Jerry
Since the plandemic , riots , democrat mindwash , legalized dope , etc etc
The feeling of intidilment for some is out standing. I have been to Disneyland several times since the early 80’s the decline in quality guests has happened as the USA got ruder , forgot simple politeness and think everyone owes them , law’s are not really being enforced any more , driving is dangerous.
I was taught : It cost nothing to be polite but the rewards are infinite.
I was planning on a Disney trip with my granddaughter but I am concerned about her experiencing the absolute rudeness of what I have heard about the behavior at the happiest place on earth .
Action needs to be taken by the management or all they are going to have is the home town carnival crowd . Unbelievable at the cost of a Disney resort trip .
Jerry
Agree
Whoopiepie
Agree, if I wasn’t an AP I think it would be a terrible experience.
Jenice
I feel like this behavior has definitely become a problem over the last few years. People everywhere are being more ignorant and arrogant, rude, racist, and just plain nasty. I’ve seen fights happening at Disney, Sesame Place, even Walmart over nothing in front of children. I don’t know what they’re putting in the water these days but times are crazy now.
EricJ
The one thing that fueled Trump’s election in ’16 was his creating a fantasy world for the downtrodden where the Bullies and Internet Trolls would Finally Inherit the Earth, and get to boss around those mucky-muck goody-two-shoes for a change…
Fox News, of course, tried to keep that mentality going to insure re-election, and still convinces large sections of the population that it’s some bad person’s FAULT if they don’t get what they want, and those people can be beaten up if there’s a big enough gang on the playground.
That explains the Rise of the Karens, and How Florida Became Florida, when you put Karens IN Florida (and California)…
AH
Idiot
JediTev35
The most clueless and most ignorant comment of the the thread.
Cyndi
You hit the be nail on the head!
JediTev35
2nd most ignorant comment
AP
This is not novel behavior. People have been rude and entitled in theme parks since I began visiting in the 80’s. The only difference is that every event is filmed and put on social media now.
AB
Please, can’t we leave politics out of this? There are rude, inconsiderate people of ALL walks of life, income levels, genders, nationalities, etc. I am sure a lot of people who fit these rude categories aren’t thinking of their political affiliation, or any of the multitude of other categories they may/may not fit into when they choose to act/react the way that they do. Society, in general, has just become more entitled and go overboard to get what they want.
CSBY
You’re an idiot 😜
Emule maie
Anda sleepy José is soooo mucho better!!!
May
Trump is responsible for promoting rude culture and his republican lackeys continue to create a violent and hateful world. Thankfully everyone sees the truth, and technology will ban then from the world.
L. Jen
Sad to see so many uneducated people. Once desantis is president hopefully he can put the country back on track and stop giving my hard earned money to corrupt countries and keep it state side. As well as shut down the companies that think they are to big for the law. Disney, Google, social media platforms etc.
NO
I LOVE Desantis followers and how they don’t realize how much of a commie he is. He’ll do anything in the name of the US and every one of his followers would follow blindly. Sad.
JohnB
DeathSantis is all about himself. He is a power, control freak! He tried to buy the senior population vote by supplying vaccines to seniors first. But the fact is, every state did that! But DeathSantis was repaying political donations to the Jenkins family that own Publix Supermarkets, making them the primary distributors. DeSantis is a phony thru and thru!
S1
I would never let sesa tia become prime minister
Elle
Interesting that people love these politicians and worship them like they’re the messiah. Claiming they don’t want their “hard earned tax dollars” going somewhere else…yet these very politicians you worship are sitting in tax payer funded mansions and send their kids to $60,000 a year private schools. Stop. Worshipping. Politicians.
Nia
technology doesn’t need to be ban
AH
Dolt
JediTev35
Those who scream tolerance the loudest are the most intolerant, thank you for proving that point.
Fi (They/Them)
Most people responsible for this violence and hate are straight people, time to ban straights from the park.
Lauren
So 97% of the population?
Nia
Are you slow , I bet you are straight.
SFH
Adding your pronouns to a comment instantly makes me think that you are an idiot. Even bigger than trying to use something other than he/him or she/him. You are a dude or chick, nothing in between.
beautiful gorgeous
Interesting comments from contributors. Blame Republicans or blame heterosexuals. That is bizarre. I am a republican with love for God and my country. I would never cause or contribute to this kind of irresponsible behavior. I would evacuate my family as far away from it as possible. Guests that are usually involved in these scraps are going into this vacation with entitlement syndrome. If you have no patience, an amusement park of any sort is not for you.
Rachel Potter
Dems blame Republicans for everything bad that happens under biden and then censor any discussion of the topic.
Many
The last president normalized rudeness, sexism, racism, ableism, so of course society is terrible.
L. Jen
Yeah Biden has done a lot of things. Using the n word. Telling people of they don’t vote for him they “ain’t black”. Sniffing and stroking minors it’s a lot. As well as being a lifetime politician with no real grasp of reality. Sending us into a recession with record high inflation.
AH
Keep believing the Dem propaganda outlets that wear news clothes.
Rachel Potter
Dems are the rudest people though that makes no sense. Also seems are obsessed with race.
Xinglao Mei
Ban everyone who has a bad social score, it isn’t hard.
AH
Like Communist China does? God help the USA.
JediTev35
Keep your socialist BS in China. It doesn’t play in free society, only when you want to silence voices that disagree with you. And that certainly is what A LOT of rude people, pretending to be polite, want to do in here. Sad.
jimmy
Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, Boys and Girls,
Looks like some people are living under rocks. Or I guess if you keep telling yourself over and over again that things are going great you finally believe it? Blaming someone that has not been in office for over two years for what is happening now? Get real. Playing identity politics (which is what is going on now) is what causes this divide. Disney is pushing the same thing by pandering to activist groups and ignoring family values. Is there an alternate universe where there are a significant number of Republicans running around burning down cities, breaking laws etc. etc. because it is not the one most of us are living in. By all means let us Republicans know where your getting your gas that does not cost $5 gallon or the cheap groceries we can buy for our family so we can save up for a Disney trip. We are grown ups and do not need someone giving us a hug every day (we are workers who have had to deal with strict employers). We are all for giving a helping hand up but not hand outs. Follow good policy so we can all better support our families and being rude every so often while your doing it is not a major concern (words will never hurt you, if you do not like what someone is saying stop listening). A better policy or policies would be anything that is in the opposite direction as to what is going on now. Desantis (a Republican) can only do so much to offset bad policy at a higher level. Show your displeasure as to what our country has become in just a couple of short years and vote accordingly in November.
Jeanette
Bravo! Well said. Interesting that the responses here are almost as nasty as the guest behavior the article is addressing. There is a lot of stress in the world right now, and for many people, taking what has become an extravagant vacation during this time of high inflation, high gas prices, lack of baby formula, etc….is just not what they want to do. But, the trip was planned and paid for (mostly) months ago and the kids really want to go….probably even the other parent in the family. Lots of stress…. We all need to extend grace and patience to each other.
I also know how I’m voting in November……
Rachel Potter
If you wanted to be real you would not be a Democrat.
Eleanor
They need to come down on the idiots who don’t know how to act. Kick them out and ban them and call the police. If people have to pay for their stupid actions, and word gets around that it won’t be tolerated then the idiots will either act right or stay home. It has nothing to do with prices – it has to do with stupid people who think their needs are more important then anyone else.
Kevin
What a shock, it’s the usual suspects. Please keep raising the prices so it keeps the trash out.
Fi (Xe/Xhe)
Yeah, ban all whites and straights
Fi (Fi/Fo/Fum)
Great idea. Xyou are so smart.
Scot
Before we condemn all the people. Let’s be perfectly clear. Disney itself will escort you to the head of every ride in the park for the honor of paying a cast member 100/hr 6 hour minimum escort fee. Entitled people getting special treatment for being rich is ridiculous and part of the problem. Cast members earning 19 an hour while the park collects the rest for its profit margin.
drew
I wish that were true. I’ve read that the VIP tours have to wait in the lightning lanes for the rides. What a waste of money and it is way more than $100/mo. Multiple that by at least 4 or 5 and you are closer to the true cost.
Tim
So the rudeness even exists on the forum. We have several issues that all contribute to this issue. These are not ranked it is just a list of observations I have made and others as well.
1. Many people have forgotten how to socialize after being locked down for so long.
2. People have been losing personal responsibility for many years. I think it has grown to this point. It is always someone elses fault. This is a top down thing just look at some of the comments and you will see that the President blames others for their failures. his has been going on since Obama really started doing it in his first term and partly in his second term.
3. The cost of a trip to any Disney Park contributes to point number Two.
4. The lack of crowd control at Disney parks. There was a reason Disney parks had large shows throughout the parks. They are designed to capture large groups of people to control the lines on rides. With the elimination of those the lines have become unmanageable.
5. The lack of cleanliness and upkeep of the parks. This is a sign to people that no one cares about them and their money so the in turn they really don’t care and that is reflected in their behaviors.
I will finish this off with the Chapek is not a leader he is an incompetent fool and is in way over his head.
Mickeymouse3
When people lay out the kind of cash it takes for a Disney vacation, they expect a great vacation. When they spend that kind of money and get a dollar store experience, tempers are bound to get testy. Still no excuse to start throwing down haymakers tho.
Leslie Brown
Years ago there were about 20 people standing in line for the bathroom 2 girls teenager walked past ever one standing in line to go to the bathroom. Nope, I was the only one who said something to them every one else talked to each other. Speak up!!! They did not cut in front of the rest of us. While watching the Villain parade a few people thought they were going to stand in front of us. We had waited for the parade. When I told one of them no she sat down which would have been fine but she sat her self on my feet!!! I wanted to kick her. Her friend was behind my guy and held her tablet IN FRONT of his face so she could film the parade. I don’t care where you are from:. YOU HAVE LINES THERE TOO.. YOU DO NOT SIT ON SOME ONES FEET… OR PUT YOUR TABLET IN FRONT OF SOME ONES FACE!!!!
Janiene
Bernie Sanders bragged how Disney was persuaded to be the first highest paying employer. With the bucks sure they can figure out how to solve the parks problems. A sister of a friend, Disney World, got sick of of the crap. Was going to leave at end of summer, decided to quit now. She got job in town, and is making more after years with Disney. Job opening for the unemployed, she won’t give good reference of good place to work.. she worked there 10 years. Disney solve your problems or lose employees and customers
Heather Weber
Trump derangement syndrom at its finest…how bout quit blaming ANY political figures. Take responsibility for your own actions and act like normal civilized human beings…why is that so difficult? It’s your problem…own it…quit blaming others
JohnB
Bingo! First legitimate answer! There is a huge sense of entitlement going on in America right now! People do whatever they want, and when told that they cannot do something, they raise a hissy fit. These individuals want to blame everyone else, from the cast members to elected officials but don’t want to take any responsibility for their own actions!!!
Tracig
Heather and JohnB…you’ve both hit the nail on the head here. Grown ass adults have no one to blame for their bad behavior other than themselves.
Heather Weber
Trump derangement syndrom at its finest…how bout quit blaming ANY political figures. Take responsibility for your own actions and act like normal civilized human beings…why is that so difficult? It’s your problem…own it…quit blaming others
Chris
My dad took us to Disney a fee yrs after it opened in Florida. Disney originally made it affordable for all families to enjoy. A time when respect, decency, love, honesty, patience, common sense , most people had. A different Era. Now, we are self serving, impatient, greedy, all common sense is oit the window. If it doesn’t happen fast as we want it, if we don’t get it first we get angry and start fights. Not all of us , but many. Listen to the lyrics and role models for children. A social media society that glorifies alcohol vapping, gang involvement, half naked people, cussing. It starts with parents and what they teach their children and the behaviors are children see .
One John
Jesus is coming….Disney is evil, demonic, and just like the rest of the world; godless! People are people and I hope it DOES get worse because of the godlessness it envokes! It is awful and the WORLD IS going to get awful because nobody FOLLOWS Jesus anymore they just “believe” James 2:19 and people follow the world James 4:4 and they live as if Jesus never did anything for them! Instead He said your are NOT worthy of me if you do NOT pick up your cross and carry it! Hebrews 10:26-31 is an awesome one to retort back to and then most people are the devils children and don’t realize it 1 (ONE not regualar) John 3:9-10 says who’s child you really are! And if people really wanted to get rid of the turmoil we are in we would ALL get on our knees cry out to Dear God and ask for forgiveness and stop sinning….we would go and sin no more but there was a beginning of time and there WILL be an end of time and that is what this is….get your seat belts on and remember we are almost in a nuclear war….it dont matter about the body that you are borrowing it matters where you go when you die….a wise man thinks of death daily!! There is a way that seems right but it leads to death. The heart is deceitful beyond all cure WHO can understand it? So are you really right with the Lord? Or because you don’t FEEL bad you think you are good?? Hmm… not sure but we NEED to stop condoning ADULTERY, HOMOSEXUALITY, WITCHCRAFT, and putting our Faith in people….if you people can’t do that then get ready for the worse….also TRUE Christians aren’t cowards they will correct you and lead you to Christ….STOP being a coward and tell someone Jesus is coming and if you keep living that way then you WILL end up in hell….READ the Bible and DO what it says do not just look at the book collect dust do not just be hearers of the word but doers and do not let your itching ear be tickled….the truth is a hard pill to swallow Revelation 21:8 GOD SPEED!!
drew
LOL! When in doubt threaten someone with fire and brimstone plus the promise that their invisible sky buddy will come and smite everyone that doesn’t believe. I needed a good laugh today so thank you for giving that to me.
Avalon
Wow…well I can’t much say for any of this drama, there are a lot of good points in this forum so I won’t repeat all of this but I have to say this…from someone that has my mother retired from Disney after 21y there, from my self after 14y there, my husband after 4y, my ex after 8y…after working at Universal for 7y and SeaWorld for 4y… Cast members n employees of these parks get paid terrible, expensive benefits, mosttimes very nasty coworkers or worse ppl trying to do overtime that don’t have a clue, in hot muggy humid conditions, moskito infested swamplands…then to top it off all this drama…minimum wage that doesn’t allow you to afford a single bill, it takes 8 people in one household to live in ghettos w nothing but a broken down car, insane prices of everything n alltho we used to be told to leave our home drama at home, nowadays that unrealistic…
As a guest I had my cast I’d but once I was gone it was annual passes, it still was a mint to visit n this I’m talking about before 2011…politics didn’t change the fact that this is all out of the reach of most people specially those locals that the parks rely on for the off seasons…the insane restrictions are beyond reasonable n the price n complexity of trying to set up just a day trip are sureal…
Disney most of all seems to be opening mouth step foot in first…they have inserted politics into what was supposed to be an innocent, magical wonderland where everything is supposed to go right n now expectations are beyond high for the many reasons mentioned here but if u are going for broke and you have this one chance n things start going wrong n not a single cast member is motivated to help then u have a build up of tension that has to release somehow…
What is worse, I can guarantee, just watch n wait…more incidents n accidents, closed n abandoned rides n shows…less bang for your buck…it’s been building, I could see thru the years how everyone cared less about quality n respect n soon it will all be wrenched n just like a clock…it won’t work…
Personally I told my family n my family agrees…we decided that we were boycotting Disney…they haven’t cared in decades, quality n safety are in reality in the back burner for when things go wrong so they can say, we were correct, we were safe n in reality those in charge of these things r so affected that these companies can’t really go 100% on those statements but for the money n attorney they do, the only thing that has ever matter is profits n just like a casino, they r the only ones ever winning…
Finally, society as a whole is declining, we need to stop looking outward at who to blame n start by fixing our own minds n emotional state because ultimately it’s a personal choice…I’m not denying contributing factors, but it needs to start w ourselves n quit thinking it’s ok to act out because others are doing it n worry about our own selves not our neighborhood or coworkers…not what is going on, not what everyone says it should be…what is the proper way if acting??? What is the right n correct thing to do n be???
May
Time to blame the devil worshippers, Republicans, from the parks.
Ken Mock
Have these incidents increased since Disney started selling alcohol in the parks? Bet no one will come up with these statistics!
drew
Disney has been selling booze at places like Epcot and DCA for years. DCA opened with several places to buy alcohol that that was way back in 2001.
Shirley Onderisin
They have made it so woke, that people can’t tolerate it and lose their tempers. Make it magical again!
Melissa
How exactly did they do that? Can you provide any real examples?
JOY
Let less people in daily. There must be a limit. Lower price cause you are already making billions even at 50.00 a guest. Less stress, happy people….you know, like long ago. Bigger is not always best. Walt Disney is up on a cloud shaking his head!
Melissa
$50 a guest? How long has it been since you’ve looked at ticket prices?
Nejben
Heck, lower it to $1 and they done make hundreds of billions.
A.Madden
Just returned from a Disneyworld vacation. Absolutely do not like the lightening lane addition. The whole purpose of a vacation is to disconnect from our social devices and be all about family. Not possible. So much stress in planning, etc. could be why guests have a short fuse.
Too many unhappy moments for the ‘happiest place on earth’. Way too expensive for average family. Walt must be turning in his grave.
This was our last trip.
Snow Whyte
I don’t like the lightening lane either, my skin is pale enough already.
Chuck
You have an entire culture that does nothing but argue with eachother online all day long. Everyone is quick tempered and ready to fight, ESPECIALLY if they get the sense that the other person isn’t in their tribe or victim group. Then you mix in the fact that we have spent the last 2 years promoting no accountability for personal actions and letting people get away with criminal behavior in every major city. Now you give all these people a bunch of money and time off work and what do they do? Go to the place that has declared itself a major supporter of no accountability culture (instead of the a-political place of wonder if used to be) and cause trouble and ruin everyone else’s expensive vacation. Culture is rotting and Disney is an active participant in it’s rot.
Daniel Loges
I just returned from a trip to Disney World. We hadn’t been to Disney in many years….. at least 20. A lot has changed. I was prepared to be very disappointed with the Genie + system based on the overwhelmingly terrible reviews online. I have to say, that for us, it worked magically. Now, we are only a party of two adults and I thoroughly studied the system before we got there, which is probably the key to our very pleasant experience. But, honestly, we never stood in line and we experienced nearly every ride and attraction that we wanted to see with just one day in each park without buying the park hopper feature. We used the LL feature at least 10 times each day which is from what I understand many more LLs than could be used in the old Fast Pass system. We also paid the extra fee for the LL on one ride in each park, ie Flight of Passage, Rise of the Resistance, and 7 Dwarfs Mine Ride. We also stayed in an on property Disney Value Resort, which allowed us to get our first LL at 7:00 am. This was the only part of the system that I hated. When I’m on vacation, I REALLY don’t want to get up before 7:00 am, but I did, and it worked great.
The one thing we’ll never do again is stay in a Disney Value Resort. We’re going to have to come up with the money to at least be in the next level of hotel. We were completely unimpressed with All Star Movies.
We were also blown away by the friendly, helpful customer service of every cast member that we encountered.
Don’t be afraid of Genie +, just learn it before you go.
Ben Collins
Besides expensive pricing for vacations to Disney parks, it’s best to always tell a nearby cast member, if you notice confrontations, Instead of being involved. Cast members should walk away not engage & report these incidents A.S.A.P
Becca
I am sad to say that after this last trip I have no desire to ever return to Disney World. Just one experience is Splash Mountain was having issues. The only line that was actually moving for over an hour and a half was the lightening lane. As we stood in line in the hot sun with our granddaughters we had no less than 20 people go past us in line to catch up with “friends or family”. Not only is it rude and obnoxious, it is not what I want my grandchildren to learn. Not living by the social boundaries and park rules that used to make the Disney experience magical now only make the visit an expensive miserable place to go. I don’t think it will ever be able to go back to that wondrous experience of creative fantasy. The only positive and only Disney places I would are the resorts. We ended up spending lots of time at the resort pool.
Melsk
I spent close to $43,200 in my last Disney World Trip. Why is it so expensive?
Mike
Under stressful conditions people behave poorly. Disney went from a really positive relationship with guests to an adversarial one. Charging for genie plus and lightning lane, dropping the Magical Express and raising all the prices…reminds me of the airlines making seats smaller, charging for luggage and now even carry on..look at how people feel about airlines.
Kathy
My first trip to Disney World is next week and it is like planning a wedding. So many things need to be done months before the trip and I am scared I will get there and not get my moneys worth. I screwed up on reservations for character dinners because I didn’t realize not all still had them. I already don’t want to go back and I haven’t had my first trip yet!
Mark Kaplan
That father in the companion bathroom had nothing to apologize for regarding yelling at that woman. She wasn’t a mother and that Karen had no reason to be in that companion bathroom and causing a scene she started. I see this on the father’s part as justified defense and should be praised.
Kathy
Ah yes, it’s all Biden’s fault that Disney is now crap. Everything is his fault. Meanwhile if Trump were president he would be sending American troops to Russia to help with Putin’s war.
As for Disney, it IS Chapek’s fault. Not enough cast members have been rehired. They are overworked and undertrained. Rides break down, people are spending their last cent, in some cases, to have a Disney trip and want to get the most from it which is getting harder and harder. So, fights break out, people are miserable and can’t deal with this “glorious and helpful” Genie app and Lightning lane garbage.
I am hoping, as someone who has visited Disneyland and Disney World at least thousand times, that in another year things will calm down, Chapek will be gone, and someone sane will take over. Maybe even someone who loves the Disney parks. Maybe, hopefully.
Deb
People are ANGRY, politics,very high prices and think they are entitled. PLEASE STOP.
Amy
Behavior problems are not just happening at Disney. It’s all over the country because of the direction the country took since the pandemic and political and other things. People are more angry today than in the past. Nobody has patience for others and what’s going on in the country as well as world. I’m not surprised that this is happening but I’m not happy about it. People want to have a good time at Disney and didn’t start out looking for trouble but the stress of life period is crazy especially after 2 years of no traveling and mostly homebound and major changes in people’s lives. It’s not acceptable behaviors. Raising prices is happening all over the country for food and fuel and variety of things. The country as a whole has changed for the worse in a lot of cases.
Now for that genie +. I don’t like it because it feels like you have to learn how to go to Disney. Reservations and making appointments for rides and ordering food. If you’re not savvy with using technology you might get frustrated even If you know.
This is only my thoughts on this.
1962
It’s the disrespect that’s been fostered over time. As a part of our society you don’t need to worry about anyone else. It’s all about you. We’re taught that rules and authority are meant to be challenged, as well. Come one, come all. Do whatever you want. You’re entitled. Outrageous behavior is celebrated. Look at your reality TV shows. Why are half the celebrities celebrities? It’s not talent that made them famous. It’s their bad behavior. That’s the message being sent, taught, and rewarded.
KTC
*Hire more cast members at a higher wage and increase current cast members pay. Use Chapeak’s bonus to cover the cost.
*Back up cast members when they try to enforce rules.
*Get rid of alcohol, some people don’t know how to behave or when to stop.
*Stop forcing us to have our face in our phones all day to get on rides, eat, next thing will be we have to book a time to pee.
*Stay out of all politics and special interest groups. Only special interest group they should be concerned with is Disney guests. This includes days for all special interest groups.
*Eliminate all annual passes oops Magic Keys. Have one type ticket, no park hoppers.
*Eliminate monthly payment plans.
In addition, sadly all of social media encourages people to do stupid or daring things so they can post it and get “likes”, as a society we need to stop glorifying these types of posts. I know impossible 🙁
Jose
People are acting like children and not adults, it’s prevalent, particularly noticeable 30 something year olds. The generation who got participation trophies.
Disney should be instituting lots more life time bands.
Amanda
I haven’t been to Disneyland in many years but had the occasion to go recently and definitely felt the vibe their had changed. I don’t think it has anything to do with trashy people… quite the reverse… I think the problem is with entitled people. People who act like they own the park and can do or act however they want. I ran into it everywhere. It didn’t feel like the Disneyland I remembered. During the same month I also went to the L.A. Fair and had no incidents. The people were courteous despite the large crowds. I agree with the article, after my trip to Disneyland it was the first time I wasn’t all that sad to leave. It’s just a different place right now.
Terry
And what chapeks behavior? Public blunder after blunder yet the Disney board fails to act while chapek puts blame on others. Your the face of the company Mr. Paycheck. Walt would be ashamed resign now and save some face. That money bin is on fire look at your pathetic stock price well below igers.
Terri
I have been going to Disneyland since 1967 when I was 9 years old.
Everyone was kind, courteous and friendly.
The new management along with the this
“I am better than you attitude” of today’s society is so wrong on so many levels. Its rude and disgusting.
I am sure the cast members are trying to due their very best under very difficult circumstances.
I stopped being a season ticket holder
as I could no longer afford it. I loved going there to photograph the park, watch the parade and fireworks and ride my favorite rides.
I would always bring home a bucket of popcorn 🍿 😋.
It is very sad to see the decline, of common curtosey and common sense in people.
And I hate to see such
a happy, fun, place being disrespectful of its original intent as Uncle Walt, first intended.
It is a sad time we are living in. And for me, I will continue to respect others, say please and thank you, excuse me,
And spread an act of kindness every day.
Disneyland was created because it would become a place where families could go to forget their troubles for a few days, and just enjoy having fun with their children. It was a magical place, where we all could forget our troubles for a while as we allow that inner child to come out of inside us.
It was fun finding the picture spots in the Park, riding the burro rides, hopping aboard the painted desert train, going past the spinning rocks, partaking in tribal dance and banging the drum being made an honorary member of the native Indian tribe, watching the fireworks, meeting your favorite characters and taking photos with them. But, most of all it was a safe place where families from all over the world would visit and forget about their troubles and just become a kid at heart all over again.
I hope those in control of the Disneyland and the Disney empire and its legacy realize that
greed will come back to bite them in the rear eventually. I hope the rules established will
continued to be enforced, and that people need to be held responsible for their actions.
Finally, I hope they will continue to recognize that their employees due a tremendous job under very difficult circumstances.
Bev
The best way to control crowds are always a high sturdy divider that cannot be moved. It helps keep people from associating with others in line and keeps comments to others down. Make lines color coded with rules painted on the very beginning of the line. This takes money but leaves customers with a feel of safety and no interactions in line. To much contact for some since Pandemic is not allways happy contact it seems.
This is just my opinion
Your mom
So now can we agree to shut down Disney like the natives want? Not transplants. Not tourists. Natives. Tear it down. When you clean it up take the trashy transplants with you.
Sharon
Disney parks are just not worth it anymore or are other theme parks. People are insane, Mr Paycheck only cares about how much money he makes. There is no crowd control anymore. Plus Disney has become evil and satanic
AC Ellott
Because of alcohol sales … didn’t they know this would happen? Walt knew better.
Rachel
Software engineer comment is ridiculous put down your phone and just go with the flow no need to overplay your day
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