Disney World might be the most magical place on Earth, but not every guest is on the same page about how to keep the magic alive.
Mad Tea Party
We love Disney Adults — we ARE Disney Adults — but some behaviors we see in the parks make us cringe so hard we wish we could disappear into Cinderella Castle. These moments aren’t just awkward; they can really put a damper on the guest experience for everyone else around. If you’ve been guilty of any of these, consider this your friendly wake-up call to stop doing them.
Expecting “Pixie Dust” on Demand
“Pixie dust” moments — those special surprises Cast Members sometimes give guests — are magical because they’re unexpected. Maybe it’s a free cupcake for a birthday, or an extra pin trade. But some Disney Adults walk into the parks acting like they’re owed these moments, and it’s a bad look.
Cast Members are the magic!
Telling a Cast Member it’s your fifth trip this year and you “haven’t had any magic yet” isn’t going to make it happen — in fact, it makes it awkward for everyone. Let those moments happen naturally instead of trying to manufacture them.
Talking Over Ride Spiels
If you’ve been on Jungle Cruise 47 times, that’s awesome. But loudly reciting the entire script over the skipper? Not cool.
Jungle Cruise
The same goes for pre-shows like Haunted Mansion. The ride spiels are part of the storytelling, and interrupting them just to flex that you’ve “been here before” is frustrating for first-timers who want to experience it without extra commentary. If you want to show off your deep Disney knowledge, there are better ways to do it than hijacking the audio.
Monopolizing a PhotoPass Photographer
Recently, I watched a large family of adults keep a PhotoPass photographer occupied for about 25 minutes while they cycled through every possible combination of family members, props, and poses.
PhotoPass
Yes, PhotoPass is part of the experience — but it’s meant to be shared. If you want an extended photo shoot, book a Capture the Moment session. Those are specifically for guests who want lots of time and variety in their photos, without making the entire line behind them sigh audibly.
Bumping and Shoving for “The Best” Ride Vehicle
We’ve all seen it — the person who turns into a sprinter the second a ride gate opens so they can snag their “lucky” carousel horse or teacup. Sometimes they even push past other guests, and yes, I’ve been elbowed more than once. Disney is meant to be enjoyed, not turned into a competitive contact sport. That specific horse or teacup is not worth someone else’s bruised shoulder. Besides, every vehicle on these rides is identical in terms of experience — so maybe save the running for an actual 5K.
Mad Tea Party
Disney World works best when we’re all mindful of the people around us. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a passholder who knows every hidden Mickey by heart, the goal is to make the experience magical for everyone — not just yourself. So next time you’re in the parks, keep the magic alive by skipping these cringey habits. Your fellow guests (and probably some grateful Cast Members) will thank you.
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People who don’t understand that children who look “ normal” still qualify for DAS and if they’re being let to the front of a meet and greet line adults shouldn’t berate or be rude to them or their families. These folks have enough struggles . Be kind. There’s a reason they are allowed this accomodation
You call these rude people “Disney Adults”? There is nothing adult about them. You can go a whole life time without Pixie Dust. It’s not the end of the World. The Parks are still fun.
The race to ride on ‘Jingles” the carousel horse by adults can by eye opening.
Eating on a ride. A group did this on Jungle Cruise despite the cast member telling them it wasn’t allowed at least 3 times she told them to stop. But they never did. Our Jungle Cruise ride was not the same instead of getting to hear all the funny jokes a good portion of our cruise was all about not eating on the boat.
I didn’t know we weren’t supposed to say “The Backside of Water!” with the Skipper. I thought that was a thing. I’ll know better now.
What I don’t get about Disney adults (visiting without children) hogging resources and rides is – they can visit whenever they want, and there are still times of the year when you can visit when there are a lot fewer people, and a lot fewer kids, in the parks. The slower times of the year are less expensive to boot! If you go when it is ‘slow’ enough, you may have a photopass photographer to yourself for as long as you please (although we’ve never exceeded a few minutes, much less 25 – unacceptable!), or be able to ride over and over until whatever you are looking for happens. There are also ways on even busy days to maximize your opportunities on rides (rope drop, parade and firework times). If you’re patient and polite to CMs AND OTHER GUESTS, who knows what magic may befall you? We have never been “looking for it,” and we’ve been graced with so many pleasant surprises.