Pet Peeves

[Tim]

I hate all of the out of date rides and vacant building lying around at universal studios. I don't understand why lucy a tribute is still open: worst attraction in the park.

 

[Brian G.]

Jerk Employees, especially those who complain about hats...

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

[video=youtube;Up_kbC65Duk]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Up_kbC65Duk&sns=em[/video]

 

[Octobers Fade]

I hate how Cheetah Hunts que is so loud, I wish they would add some accoustical panels to silence the area.

 

[knokout1]

I hate how this thread only has 7 pages of funny stuff, I was having a good time!

 

[Bryce]

I was stuck in line for Tower of Terror with about 30 male, Brazilian cheerleaders chanting and raving and dancing. At first, we thought it was funny and cool that they were bringing some life to the line. Then about 10 minutes later, it became dreadful.

Then, they proceeded to chant in the library and I couldn't hear the pre-show. And when it was time to board the elevator, we lucked out because they were on the other side of the boiler room. Sadly, the people in my elevator screamed bloody murder everytime the elevator moved.

So, I put chanting tour groups as my number 1 pet peeve. Then, it's inconsiderate stroller pushers, flash photography on rides and when the people that are in the same vehicle as me decide it will be fun to video tape with their iPad, causing the ride to stop.

 

[frenzy88]

I am the Uber-Marching Band geek. After high school I played with a drum and bugle corp called Garfield Cadets. We won the world championship at the Orange Bowl.

Most of you probably don't know what DCI is, but you may be familiar with a group called Blast! They played at EPCOT and Disney's California Adventure. They are the defunct Star of Iniana corp. We beat the crap out of those guys. Anywho if you want to see what a world champion marching band looks like here you go. I am playing quads. (4 drums)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VnbyIMMm9PM

Marched Euphonium with Teal Sound Drum and Bugle Corps and know a good many Cadets

 

[Scarletwebslingr]

I hate walking through the FL strip from HM to Pinocchio's. Goddang I hate that walk...such an awful bottleneck.
I hate going into any of the WWoHP shops on a busy day.
I hate Photopass/whatever Universal's version is called that hollar at you and try to pull you into pictures with scenic backgrounds. If I wanted a picture there, I'd ask for one.
I hate chanting Brazilians.
I hate Uni's parking garage hardcore.

...I'm sure there's more and I come off super negative, but I do enjoy more things than I don't

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I hate walking through the FL strip from HM to Pinocchio's. Goddang I hate that walk...such an awful bottleneck.
I hate going into any of the WWoHP shops on a busy day.
I hate Photopass/whatever Universal's version is called that hollar at you and try to pull you into pictures with scenic backgrounds. If I wanted a picture there, I'd ask for one.
I hate chanting Brazilians.
I hate Uni's parking garage hardcore.

...I'm sure there's more and I come off super negative, but I do enjoy more things than I don't

I hate their preferred parking. It only gets you in the Jaws section on the third floor, which is furthest away from the connecting point.

 

[Brian G.]

I hate their preferred parking. It only gets you in the Jaws section on the third floor, which is furthest away from the connecting point.

I've parked in all 3 lots before when using preferred.

 

[captainjack]

Oh where do I begin? Okay...Tour groups no matter which South American country they are from (I've thought about buying a flag on a stick and holding it up to see who will follow me :rofl,Obnoxious and rude school groups who take their year end trips to Orlando,Anyone who tries cutting in line. I don't care if the rest of your group..you aren't getting in front of me :thumbs: I hateeople who stop right in front of,you and take pictures of EVERYTHING,people who think it's okay to walk around half-naked in the theme parks. I don't care if those are hot girls,they need to cover up. This is a family park not an adult playland. :thumbs: I also despise people who steal from the parks. This raises the prices of everything for all of us. People who take flash pictures on rides is also annoying as all get out. Most cameras have an HDR setting and it allows low light pics to be takeneasily

 

[captainjack]

I also hate people who coddle children. "Dude that kid is five...he doesn't need a stroller" We all agree that some people need to bathe,stop running people over with strollers/ECVs and stop parking their 27 person groups in the middle of walkways. :thumbs: Tourists are idiots but it's these idiots that like it or not drive our economy. I think though if OIA advertised soap and deodorant and good manners as much as they advertise other things the parks in general would be a cleaner,nicer much better smelling,place(s) to visit.

 

[bobwadd]

In no particular order. Geared towards theme parks.



- Large tour groups that think they own the park.

- People who cut in line or one person holding a place in line for a whole group. Not happening in front of me.
Had someone try this at this past NNH. He didn't blatantly cut in line. Instead he would walk a way and start talking to people. Move up a little talk some more. You get the idea. Well, I waited until he got near the entrance to the house. I got out of line and made my way to the front. Explained the situation to the team member at the door. He stated he could do nothing with just one complaint. Then, most of the people at the front of the line started confirming my story. Next thing I know the guy is being escorted off by security. I was thanked by many people in line on my way back.

- Large groups that decide the best place to stop and talk is in the middle of the walkway.

- People not walking on the moving sidewalk. If your lazy or tired, move to one side. Also, people who take strollers on the moving sidewalks. Read the signage.
Actually, after thinking about it. Strollers in general are a problem in such a crowded place.

- If you want to take a picture in a crowded area, just do it. Don't expect everyone to stop for two minutes so you can get the perfect shot. This is a big issue on the bridge between WWoHP and JP.

- People who pretend they don't speak English to get out of something (like cutting in line). Next thing you know they're talking in English.

- People who after waiting in line a long at a food establishment finally get to the front and have no idea what they want. They've been to busy talking to even look at the menu.

- People that are not ready to pay for an item or service. "Where did I put my wallet?"

- Parking garage employees that have no clue.

In the end, people just need to be considerate of others.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

Unfortunately, a big pet peeve of alot of people is coming in 2 weeks: South American Tour Groups :stunned:

 

[coasterj]

My biggest is lost tourists, whether they are in the parks and stop in the middle of the path or on the roads and merging across 3 lanes and stopping for no apparent reason that bothers me to death. Also hate it when they approach a toll plaza and stop before they get to it, you can't u-turn (legally) might as well go to the booth to figure it out....
Another smaller one is people in ECVs that don't need them.

 

[maxairmike]

Not really a pet peeve, but it makes me laugh every time. A long line of people at guest relations to complain about long lines at rides (among other issues, mostly crowd-related). I call it the "Circle of Complaints."

Guest waits in a long ride line, gets frustrated > goes to guest relations and waits in a long line to complain about long lines and crowds > receives one-time Express/FP for an attraction > compensated guests further increase standby times by adding to Express/FP line (and then goes to another attraction with a long line) > another guest gets frustrated with increased standby line > repeat

The stories I hear from friends in Guest Relations...oh, and yes, Brazilian tourist time is about to kick in. I will say though, I do prefer their use of busses to the mass of drivers that has been creating accidents and clogging up the roads around here.

 

[bobwadd]

Another smaller one is people in ECVs that don't need them.

Forgot that one. I agree.

 

[Octobers Fade]

In no particular order. Geared towards theme parks.



- Large tour groups that think they own the park.
This

- People who cut in line or one person holding a place in line for a whole group. Not happening in front of me.
Had someone try this at this past NNH. He didn't blatantly cut in line. Instead he would walk a way and start talking to people. Move up a little talk some more. You get the idea. Well, I waited until he got near the entrance to the house. I got out of line and made my way to the front. Explained the situation to the team member at the door. He stated he could do nothing with just one complaint. Then, most of the people at the front of the line started confirming my story. Next thing I know the guy is being escorted off by security. I was thanked by many people in line on my way back.

- Large groups that decide the best place to stop and talk is in the middle of the walkway.
This, absolutley hate this

- People not walking on the moving sidewalk. If your lazy or tired, move to one side. Also, people who take strollers on the moving sidewalks. Read the signage.
Actually, after thinking about it. Strollers in general are a problem in such a crowded place.

- If you want to take a picture in a crowded area, just do it. Don't expect everyone to stop for two minutes so you can get the perfect shot. This is a big issue on the bridge between WWoHP and JP.
Yup

- People who pretend they don't speak English to get out of something (like cutting in line). Next thing you know they're talking in English.

- People who after waiting in line a long at a food establishment finally get to the front and have no idea what they want. They've been to busy talking to even look at the menu.
Get up there as fast as you can so that the line moves quicker for everyone else, my pete peeve for the grocery store as well

- People that are not ready to pay for an item or service. "Where did I put my wallet?"
See above

- Parking garage employees that have no clue.
HHNs also, telling/yelling to hurry up when there is literally no where to go

In the end, people just need to be considerate of others.

Strollers that are big enough to hold the entire contents of their trunk... remember how small strollers used to be?
Stroller Parking taking premium parking space at BGT.
Hanicap Parking when it is clearly not needed.
HHNs the walk to the houses is stupid long.
HHNs people screaming to hear the sound of their own voices.
Fat People who think they should fit on a ride that they don't and make everyone else wait.

 

[Eric]

Not really a pet peeve, but it makes me laugh every time. A long line of people at guest relations to complain about long lines at rides (among other issues, mostly crowd-related). I call it the "Circle of Complaints."

Guest waits in a long ride line, gets frustrated > goes to guest relations and waits in a long line to complain about long lines and crowds > receives one-time Express/FP for an attraction > compensated guests further increase standby times by adding to Express/FP line (and then goes to another attraction with a long line) > another guest gets frustrated with increased standby line > repeat

The stories I hear from friends in Guest Relations...oh, and yes, Brazilian tourist time is about to kick in. I will say though, I do prefer their use of busses to the mass of drivers that has been creating accidents and clogging up the roads around here.

I love this. I don't see how guests can complain about long lines. That's what you sign up for when you walk into a theme park..

And that's definitely one of my biggest peeves when guests that are perfectly capable to walk rent wheelchairs and ECV's and act like they're king of the world with them. Don't even get me started on Universal's Guest Assistance Passes. Guests services hands them out like candy.

 

[Scarletwebslingr]

Oh, and people changing their kids' diapers in public. Hate that.