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Credit: Nicholas Fuentes, UnsplashGuests think Walt Disney World has a big problem, and it involves other guests.
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Walt Disney World, also known as “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” is visited by millions of guests each and every year, primarily thanks to its selection of rides and attractions, as well as its world-class theming and family-friendly environment.
From immersive lands to luxurious hotels, Disney’s attention to detail can be seen throughout the entire resort. Disney World has been the unofficial capital of Florida since it opened in 1971, and though things have changed significantly over the last few decades, the magic of the parks is still very much alive.
This “magic” is dependent on many things, however. Cast members play a crucial role in keeping the magic alive for guests as they explore the parks. Whether it be a memorable encounter with one of your favorite characters or simply a positive experience when asking for directions, in many ways, cast members are the face of the parks, and it’s up to them to make sure guests enjoy their time.
However, it’s also up to other guests to ensure the Walt Disney World experience remains intact, which is easier said than done.
Guests Say Talking Is Ruining Disney World Rides
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“So often when you go on Pirates of the Caribbean, Living With The Land, Haunted Mansion (pre-show), etc., people just simply don’t care and have full conversations with each other the whole time,” said one guest in a recent viral post on Reddit. “This could be someone’s first time riding or experiencing something, and people jabbing away to each other is incredibly rude (regardless if it’s a first-timer trying to enjoy or a millionth-timer).”
The user explained that they have tried to bring this issue up with others, only to be told they are “overreacting” and to “ignore” them.
“It’s flat rude and I don’t think I’m the only one to think so. I’m not a fan of the phrase “ruining the magic” because it’s watered down and overused, but really. I just hate only being able to hear about people’s recent family reunion where Aunt Jeanie threw up on Uncle Jack’s new car. That’s it!”
The post got hundreds of responses from other fans, some of whom agreed that this is a big issue for the Walt Disney World Resort and theme parks in general.
People talking during rides is rude and I'm tired of pretending it's not
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“Living Room Syndrome” said one user. “People think wherever they are now they can act like they are in their own living room, oblivious to others, it is all about them.”
“I think all the people holding their phones up, with the flash on, recording the rides is rude,” said another. “I get they want the memory, but I didn’t wait in line to see your phone blocking my view.”
Guests have complained about others holding their phones up with the flash on for years, practically ever since personal cell phones became a thing. The rise of social media certainly hasn’t helped anything either, as some guests often try to record their entire experience at the parks, rides included.
It’s one thing to record Expedition Everest or Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, but phones and cameras really put a damper on other attractions like Haunted Mansion, Pirates of the Caribbean, and Peter Pans’s Flight where darkness is key to the experience.
“I was on the haunted mansion and people were legitimately screaming the entire ride,” said one user. “It was a big group and they thought it was hilarious. Well. People in the other doom buggies did not and started yelling for them to shut up, which only made them scream more. Some kids learned some new words that day. I’ve never exited a ride so quickly in my life.”
“I shush people all the time lol,” explained one user. “No shame in my shushing game!”
Big Changes Coming to Disney World
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Guests can expect to see big changes at Walt Disney World over the next few years, with work already underway on a number of projects. The Magic Kingdom is no longer home to Tom Sawyer Island or the Liberty Square Riverboat, as both closed alongside the park’s Rivers of America this summer.
Disney got rid of this trio of experiences to make room for its newest expansion, Piston Peak. Based on Pixar’s Cars franchise, Piston Peak invites guests to explore the beauty of the outdoors in a fun new way. The new area will feature a number of attractions to enjoy, namely a racing thrill ride similar to Disneyland’s Radiator Springs Racers.
Disney’s Animal Kingdom is seeing big changes too. In January, the park closed half of DinoLand U.S.A. The rest of DinoLand will close in 2026, including the park’s big thrill ride, DINOSAUR. This is being done to make way for Tropical Americas, a new land that will feature some exciting experiences, such as an Encanto ride and an attraction based on Indiana Jones.
Things are also happening inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios as the park prepares to welcome several new attractions. Muppets Courtyard is in the process of transforming into Monstropolis. This new land will be headlined with a Monsters Inc-.themed roller coaster.
The park will also soon overhaul Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster, dropping Aerosmith and swapping the band for the Muppets.
Which Disney World project are you most excited about? Do you agree that guests are ruining Disney rides by talking?