We love staying at Disney World hotels! Don’t you?
The hotels at Disney World offer so much fun, magic, and immersion no matter which option you choose (value, moderate, or deluxe). They really are great — except for the times when they’re not! So we wanted to find out what your thoughts were about the cringiest things you’ve ever seen in Disney World hotels. We asked and boy, did you deliver!
We reached out to our followers on Facebook to ask: “What’s the CRINGIEST thing you’ve ever seen in a Disney World hotel?” The results were pretty varied. We had quite a few people leave their opinions in the comments!
Now, let’s dive into some of the top results!
1. Judging Others
Can you believe it? Some folks just can’t handle the sight of families having a blast together in The Most Magical Place On Earth. Overwhelmingly, many of you shared instances of witnessing others being judged for simply enjoying precious moments with their families. Remember, folks, it’s all about spreading joy and creating memories! (136 cringe-worthy mentions)
This response sums it all up: “People judging others for having a wonderful time with their families. Like aren’t we all here to have a great time? Let people have and thoroughly enjoy their moment. Some people can only afford to go once in a lifetime, and I think it’s important to respect that. ❤️”
2. Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
This next one definitely takes the silver medal. Picture this: you’re stepping out of the shower, feeling refreshed, only to catch an unexpected glimpse of yourself in the mirror. Yep, we’ve all been there! (90 cringe-worthy mentions)
These two responses sum up those feelings perfectly: “I once caught my reflection in the mirror as I stepped out of the shower” and “My reflection in the bathroom mirror. For a second, I thought I was in the Haunted Mansion.”
3. Shorts or Swimsuits?
Moving on to a slightly more public situation, we know that Disney is all about expressing yourself, but some attire choices leave us scratching our heads. Shorts shorter than bathing suit bottoms? Now that’s a fashion statement we weren’t prepared for! (54 cringe-worthy mentions)
This response sums it up perfectly: “Shorts so short you can see their whole lower butt cheeks. I know it’s hot but come on.”
4. Unorthodox Uses for Pillowcases
Okay, so this might sound like a silly question, but pillowcases are meant for pillows, right? Well, I guess that’s not the case for everyone, apparently! It turns out that some guests get a bit, shall we say, creative with their pillowcase usage, and let’s just say it’s not what you’d expect. (52 cringe-worthy mentions)
This might just be the winning response: “Oh honey…. I used to work in Housekeeping … I could tell you some cringe stuff! Like guests that had such disrespect they would use the pillowcases as baby wipes… There was so much ridiculous stuff people did.”
5. Hygiene Hazards
In the battle against germs, some guests seem to have thrown in the towel. Seriously, we thought washing your hands after using the restroom was basic hygiene 101! Yet, some guests seem to have missed the memo. Please, for everyone’s sake, make sure to wash up after using the facilities! (41 cringe-worthy mentions)
These two responses sum up those feelings perfectly: “People walking out of the restroom and not washing their hands” and “so true. Then they hold onto the same ride restraints and railings on queues. Disgusting.”
6. The Not-So-Magical Bill
While not technically “cringey,” it’s definitely a reality check after a magical (and expensive) Disney vacation. (37 wallet-wrenching mentions)
This response sums it up perfectly: “You mean besides the bill? 😁🤣😂”
Those were just some of your thoughts on the cringiest thing you’ve ever seen in a Disney World hotel and we’d love to find out more from you! Until then, keep it right here for all the latest Disney news!
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