You Might Be Breaking These 6 Disney World Ride Rules Without Even Knowing

If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you need to know these ride rules that we see guests breaking by accident — a lot.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Most Disney fans know the obvious ride rules — stay seated, keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle, and follow the Cast Member’s instructions. But not every rule at Disney World attractions is that obvious. In fact, there are a few lesser-known guidelines that guests break all the time without even realizing it, and they can definitely get you in trouble if you’re not careful!

Using Your Phone

There are several attractions where using your phone is not permitted, including on Space Mountain. Using your phone can create a safety issue, so you should store your phone away while boarding. Take this as a sign to just enjoy the ride!

Space Mountain

Touching the Water

Trust me — you do not want to stick your hand out of the boat and into the water on Disney attractions. It’s a major safety issue, and you could end up hurt. Also, it’s just water, and it’s not worth your safety or getting escorted off the attraction.

Pirates of the Caribbean

Not Removing Your Hat

When riding the “wildest ride in the wilderness” (Big Thunder Mountain), dropping in at Tower of Terror, or riding several other attractions, Cast Members give reminders to remove your hats and glasses. Now, will they not let you on the attraction until you remove it? Probably not, but they are trying to do you a favor because you could likely lose it while on the ride.

Tower of Terror

Faking Your Kid’s Height

You’ve probably heard the tales of parents gluing foam into their kids’ shoes just to be tall enough for Slinky Dog Dash, but we’re here to tell you that’s a big no-no. Height restrictions are in place for your safety, so please do not try to cheat the system.

Height Check at Slinky Dog Dash

Not Filling in the Available Space

Cast Members will often tell crowds, “Please fill in all the available space.” That means there is no longer a line. Instead, if you can look down and see the ground, you should move up. By not doing this, you’re actually making the wait time longer, so listen to our CMs and move on up.

Fill in ALL the Available Space

Leaving Your Flash On

On dark rides, you will want to make sure your flash is turned off if you’re planning on taking a photo. It can ruin the effects of the ride and distract other guests. Be sure that your flash is off if you are using your phone.

Jack Sparrow is cool — but put the flash away!

On your next Disney World ride, keep these rules in mind — the Cast Members will appreciate you! For more Disney news and tips, be sure to follow us at AllEars.net.