Okay, Disney fans, maybe it’s time we had a talk…
The Disney buses are an integral part of Disney World transportation. While other means of transportation have their own set of limitations, the buses can basically take you anywhere you need to go at the Disney World Resort. This popular mode of transportation draws crowds, and sometimes folks riding the bus don’t put on their best behavior.
We — along with thousands of other Disney Adults — have taken the Disney World bus a countless number of times over the years. Unfortunately, many of us have come across odd/bad behavior that we wish we’d never have to experience again.
Lack of Volume Control
Disney buses can be like a sardine can — a bunch of people crammed into a small metal tube. As such, pretty much everyone will be within earshot of you.
With that in mind, we kindly remind you that talking loudly either to your neighbor or someone on the phone can disturb other passengers.
Use your indoor voice and take those important phone calls off the bus if you can. Remember that you’re sharing a space with other people.
Not Being Considerate
While our next peeve doesn’t necessarily go against the rules, it does show a lack of respect.
If seats are unavailable and you’re sitting but see someone standing who could use a seat, such as someone pregnant, someone holding a child, or struggling to stand, etc., please be kind and offer yours.
Of course, if you yourself require a seat, don’t take this note personally. But if you are able to stand, please be considerate. Kindness can go a long way, and your small sacrifice could make a big difference.
Taking Your Shoes Off
First of all…gross. Second of all…GROSS!
Look, we get it. After a looooong day at the parks, you want to give your feet a breather. HOWEVER, you’re in a public space, and taking your shoes off and possibly emitting a foul smell in a tight enclosure like a bus can be super rude.
Always remember that other people exist, and YOU wouldn’t want to be smelling someone else’s stinky feet.
Farting
Seriously, guys…can we not?
Hold it in, friends, if you can, and wait until you’re in the clear!
Being Drunk and Disorderly
Disney World is meant to cater to children, and while tons of places at the Resort serve alcohol, it is your duty to drink responsibly.
Yes, we’ve seen drunk and disorderly conduct on bus rides, and this kind of behavior can upset other guests and force drivers to make unexpected stops.
Please know your limits before you engage in drinking, and always remain respectful around other guests.
Striking Up Small Talk With Strangers
This note from Disney Adults may put some people off, especially if you’re naturally outgoing and friendly.
However, a fair number of Disney Adults prefer to keep to themselves, and talking with strangers without real prompt can be uncomfortable.
If you crave small talk, let it come to you. Otherwise, please respect people’s privacy and possible desire to be left alone.
Cursing
Did we mention Disney World caters to kids?
Along with being against Disney’s rules, cursing is plain rude. You’re in public in a family-friendly environment, so behave accordingly. There is NEVER a situation where cursing is tolerable. This note should be remembered not only in the buses, but in EVERY public space on the Disney World Resort property.
What are some behaviors you wish would stop on the Disney buses? Share your thoughts in the comments below and continue to follow us right here at AllEars for more Disney World tips, tricks, updates, and reviews!
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Being drunk and disorderly
Striking up small talk with a stranger
Cursing
Strollers, when getting off the bus walk away from the bus exit to open and load it up. I literally saw 2 doubles and one single exit, stop struggle to open and then wait for the rest of their party, all the while blocking people trying to get off, and holding up scooters and wheelchairs wanting to get off as well.
I almost certainly qualify as a “Disney Adult”. I have had an annual pass for the past 20 years excepting when it was impossible during covid. I probably average about 2 trips a month, but at peak I averaged two trips a week.
Firstly, I want to ask who cares what us “Disney Adults” think? Most people hate us don’t they? I feel like though it would be functionally the same thing, this article might be better framed as “Frequent Attendees” or something like that instead of Disney Adults.
Secondly I will say that I absolutely hate using the busses. I go out of my way to park in the lots that use open air trams instead of of busses. This definitely touches on some of the reasons why. The smell and the congestion in those busses is just awful. I am about as far from a germaphobe as you get, but those busses always make me feel like I am going to catch something. If I am forced to park in one of the bus lots, I will usually choose to simply walk instead of taking the bus.
The only point I mostly disagree with is the whole talking to us thing. There are times when I don’t want to talk to anyone, but I make that pretty obvious by wearing headphones. Look for similar social queues like people reading a book, or burying their heads in their phones. Otherwise I love meeting new people and sharing my love and knowledge of Disney with people. My wife usually will bring Disney stickers or small gifts she will share with you or your children. The happiest place on earth is meant to be shared. It’s a social environment to us, almost more akin to a social club like a lodge, or a county club, or an athletic club or a yacht club is for some people. We particularly love sharing “insider” tips and tricks we have learned from being in frequent attendance. Or trivia or knowledge, anything that can help make you have a better experience.
This article almost makes us seem like the entitled selfish stereotype that gets put on most Disney adults, when in my experience at least that only applies to a very small portion of us.
Putting bags on seats..
Farting?? REALLY?? Who can control THAT? And having conversations with others is part of the experience, in the bus, in the queue, your others are on point but these? PLEASE
How about not doing cheers on the busses? I know you are excited but it is truly annoying to those of us not here for the competition. It’s bad enough hearing the cheers throughout the parks but the busses should be off limits.
People who crawl all over each other on the bus. It really doesn’t have to be sexy time right at that moment
I have never been on a bus shuttle where any of these things happen!! I have been to disney many many times too, and always take the shuttles. What is happening?!
When the bus is crowded and you have a small child that can sit on your lap instead of taking up a seat, please do do.
The bubble guns are extremely annoying, especially for those who wear contact lenses!
Please put them away when you are in the bus!
And…. Control your children. Running all over the bus while it’s moving is dangerous!
In my recent visit the buses were
SO overcrowded and unsafe. It upset me so much to see little children needing to stand, sometimes separated from their parents. These children were not safe. I thought Disney cared about the children…Not so much!! I took on the responsibility of holding on to these frightened kids… their parents thanked me when we arrived at our destination.
I hate the light up toys or even the blinking Christmas light necklaces that people wear. Your on a dark bus and some has a toy or necklace that is flashing off and on, it’s annoying.
And dangerous. It can trigger an epileptic response.
Please walk all the way to the back of the bus and for goodness sake don’t block the path back there if you do. I have had to stand … and I am one of those you should offer a seat to … when there were open seats in the back, but stopped people were blocking the path. This kind of thing happens regularly.
Also please stop getting huffy when the bus driver asks you to move when you’re sitting in the seats that fold up for a wheelchair or scooter. By sitting there you need to understand that more than likely you are going to be asked to move! Nearly a third of Americans have a disability and people still act like people who use mobility aids are just there to personally inconvenience you. Nope, treat that mobility aid as an extension of our bodies, and give us the same amount of respect and personal space you’d afford someone else who can walk. On that note, please don’t grab the railing above someone in a wheelchair or scooter and lean over us the entire bus ride either. I did not get on this bus to be breathing in someone’s B.O.! This keeps happening every time I’m down there!
The biggest one for me is those that try to cut the line and enter the bus through the back door when there’s literal signs that says DO NOT ENTER. I saw a kid get caught up in the doors trying to bomb rush it and the parents got into an argument with the driver. Their fault they didn’t control their kid.
Not moving all the way to the back of the bus when asked to by the driver in order to fit more people on.
Also, healthy young adults not offering their seat to an elderly, disabled or pregnant person or a mom with small children.
Having your small child in their own seat when the bus is packed instead of on your lap.
You are so right! If my brother or I did not give our seat to someone who clearly needed it, Mom probably would have pulled us out of the seat right there!
Disney adults need to grow up and get over thier selves Disney’s for kids and we need to remember that not for 40 years reliving their youth not saying any ages can’t enjoy it just remember kids don’t care they just want to have fun
Parents not controlling their young children while they on the bus..
Just because you don’t care about how your child misbehaves,we shouldn’t have to put up with their being rude.
Mine is not moving to the back of the bus. If the bus starts to fill, you’re going to be asked to move anyway, so when you get on, just take the furthest seat back you can.
Strollers. Putting a big stroller in front of open seats so others can’t sit down. Also putting strollers in the walkway where people can’t get around them. It would be nice if people had somewhere to put the really big strollers out of the way of others on the buses.
The small talk one is for me! I was just trying to relax on my morning bus ride and a very hectic man got on the bus and kept trying to force me into conversation. I just put my earbuds in and kept my head down. I go to Disney to disconnect, don’t require other human interaction! I have had some magical encounters with CMs and other guests, which usually come on naturally and don’t feel forced.
Wow yall obviously aren’t Disney lovers. I am having a blast no matter the situation. This thread is a downer. Go with the flow and don’t worry about what other people are doing. If you plan your trip right you will be happy to be there. As for talking, I talk to everyone. I am from the south and it’s rude not to speak. Thats what is wrong with society post covid. No one talks to each other. It’s really sad. I feel sorry for all of you complaining. You are the people that don’t plan and I see you arguing and unhappy in the happiest place on earth. Lighten up!
I think it’s pretty rude to advise people to not make small talk. You can politely give cues that you are not in the mood to talk, if necessary.