Even though they are often referred to as "The Happiest Place on Earth," Disney Parks are not immune to cringeworthy, awkward, or embarrassing behavior on the part of their guests. Come along with us as we examine some of the most humiliating experiences that guests have had while visiting Disney theme parks.
No Real Dinos Here
It is reasonable to assume that children will experience some level of anxiety while riding a ride at a Disney theme park. After all, the rides can be quite eerie, full of twists and drops, and inhabited by mysterious creatures. Still, as an adult, it is generally expected of you to keep order a little bit better than you did when you were younger.
This particular Disney guest has a habit of shrieking when they are startled, and they did so quite frequently while riding the Disney Dinosaur attraction. Because this particular adult yelled at such a high volume, a seven-year-old had to bring them back under control.
Charged Atmosphere
Epcot, one of Disney's most popular theme parks, is recognized for its celebration of technological, cultural, and human progress. This is one of the reasons that Epcot has gained such a strong reputation. Walt Disney was the creative force behind the idea for the World Fair-themed park that would later become Epcot Center in 1982.
The next embarrassing incident happened in Epcot, where a visitor was scooting around on a scooter. They were accosted with the yell "Thief!" as they moved forward. It turned out that someone's purse had been stolen by the handles of the scooter as it zipped by.
Care For Some Duck?
When you visit a Disney theme park, you almost always expect to have a happy and enjoyable time there. You are going to travel to the Happiest Place on Earth, where you will don mouse ears, take pictures, go on rides, and take in the sights. At the very least, that is the intention.
This individual was riding the Ferris wheel at Disney's California Adventure Park with their family. While the family took in their surroundings, one member of the family observed a duck devouring another duck. Make an effort to explain that to your child who is 5 years old.
Care For Some Duck?
When you visit Disney parks, one of the most magical parts of the experience is getting to interact with and meet some of your favorite characters. You will, however, have to spend quite some time waiting in a line that is likely to be quite long. This is not something that should be used by very young children.
This individual was riding the Ferris wheel at Disney's California Adventure Park with their family. While the family took in their surroundings, one member of the family observed a duck devouring another duck. Make an effort to explain that to your child who is 5 years old.
So, So Perfect
When you visit Disney parks, one of the most magical parts of the experience is getting to interact with and meet some of your favorite characters. You will, however, have to spend quite some time waiting in a line that is likely to be quite long. This is not something that should be used by very young children.
This particular guest to Disney World was only seven years old when they squatted in line to meet Dumbo. Despite this, they were able to meet a celebrity when they saw Mary Poppins just outside the restroom. They most certainly filled her in on the situation for her benefit.
Full Diapers Everywhere
Even though it was not my fault, this is a very embarrassing predicament to be in. These guests were waiting in line at Disney when an unpleasant odor started to spread throughout the crowd. People started making comments about the smell, and one thing lead to another.
One family even cut in front of the line to change their young child's diaper because they couldn't stand it any longer. This person's boyfriend, despite all the commotion, hilariously acknowledged that it was in fact him. It should come as no surprise that his girlfriend was eager to reveal the truth to his family.
Kids Will Be Kids
We must admit that we do like the imagery in our upcoming story, especially given the fact that no children were actually harmed. One of Disney's numerous theme hotels, All-Star Resorts, is the setting for this tale. This participant had some fun playing in the rotating doors, just like many young children do.
After a brief period of time, another eager child ultimately decided to come along with them. However, if two children try to go through a door that rotates, it probably won't end well. The second child was ultimately dragged around because one of his legs got caught and couldn't move.
The Muppet Show Gone Wrong
There is frequently some spillover when one person throws up. Some individuals end up becoming ill when they witness or hear someone else vomit due to the unpleasant smell, sound, and sensation. That's exactly what took place in this case.
A family attempted to take their children to Disney to see Muppet Vision 3D, but their sons had other ideas. These kids ended up watching Disney staff counter vomit at the sight of their vomit after throwing up, crying, and running for assistance. Gross!
Issues With Summit Plummet
Another one of Disney's attractions that draws a lot of visitors is the Blizzard Beach water park, which is located within the Walt Disney Resort in Florida. After riding Summit Plummet, our next story takes place at this location, which features a young boy of 12 years old who is waiting for his father to pick him up.
This child had the typical experience of having the urgent need to use the restroom suddenly. He started to run, but just as he was getting close, he made a terrible error that prevented him from reaching his destination. Friends, that has to be one of the most mortifying Disney moments ever.
Dining Experience Gone Wrong
The visual evidence that accompanies our subsequent embarrassing Disney story is as follows: The parents of this child planned a character dining experience so that their daughter could meet some of her favorite characters, and they took their daughter to the event. She lamented that she had concluded that Dale the chipmunk was responsible for stealing their bread.
However, despite Dale's best efforts, the youngster continued to have significant misgivings about him. This picture was taken after the child had a brief break from their sobbing and the photographer took advantage of the opportunity. I'm sorry, Dale, but accidents do happen. I wish it weren't so.
Mistakes Were Made
The Walt Disney World Monorail System is available to transport guests between the parks, hotels, and other locations because the Disney parks are so big. In general, you have the option of boarding the Resort Monorail or the Express Monorail, which is much faster and skips a lot of stops.
It turned out that the guests who were following us on our Disney vacation had no idea what "Express" meant. These confused youngsters boarded the Express monorail in the mistaken belief that it simply meant "fast," but they were never taken to their intended location.
Ageism Is Real
You have to understand that there are some people who take great offense whenever other people guess their age incorrectly. If we could just avoid talking about how old we are, I think we'd all be in a better position. This is especially important to keep in mind for employees of the park, who should never venture a guess as to the age of a guest.
This individual and their sister were visiting Disney's Magic Kingdom when a cast member approached them and asked how they were enjoying the park. A member of the cast failed to properly pronounce their names, and as a result, they were referred to as a mother and daughter. That was all the motivation this person needed to get out of the park.
Trip To The Toilet
Oh no, we really feel bad for the next Disney visitor who will be embarrassed. Before riding Space Mountain, this person really should have taken the time to use the restroom. Instead, this person had to wait even longer than she already did in line because the ride had minor issues.
It really shouldn't come as a surprise, but as soon as the ride began, this individual's bladder started acting up and making noises. They spent the rest of the day sobbing in the room they were staying in at the hotel where they were. What a horrifying occurrence!
Can’t See Anything
Cinderella's Royal Table offers guests of Disney World the opportunity to have lunch or dinner with a Disney princess for an additional fee. Families have the opportunity to interact with Disney characters multiple times while also enjoying a meal that consists of multiple courses. Naturally, there will be an opportunity to take photographs as well.
This guest was beaming at a Disney photographer when her mother prompted her to move to a different location. It turned out that the photographer was attempting to capture a proposal, and this kid was essentially getting in the way of the opportunity.
Weird Proposal Story
In addition to the numerous resorts and theme parks that they have to offer, Disney also has their very own cruise ship that they take guests on. After dinner on one of these cruises, a passenger gets down on one knee to propose to another guest. This next cringeworthy story takes place on one of these cruises.
When someone makes a public proposal, the expected response is for the other person to accept while the audience cheers enthusiastically. However, that wasn't the case at all in this particular instance. This unfortunate young lady burst into tears after receiving the marriage proposal from her boyfriend.
Not For Those With A Short Fuse
Disney also owns and operates the Typhoon Lagoon Water Park in Orlando, in addition to the Blizzard Park. Our next guest who went to Disney World experienced a rather awkward situation while they were at this location. This person's swimsuit fell to the ground without them noticing, which is something that can happen on water slides and in wave pools.
Someone laughed hysterically at this unfortunate situation, which made the whole thing a lot worse. Children are notorious for their tendency to act in this manner. When they think back on what happened, it is completely understandable that this person still feels ashamed.
Care To Try?
There is much more to do at Disney Epcot than just ride roller coasters. The World Showcase is open to guests of the theme park and features cuisine, shopping, and attractions from a variety of countries, such as Japan, France, and Morocco, among others.
This sounds like a lot of fun, and the fact that the kid in the story kept taking samples doesn't surprise us in the least. This young boy, who was only 10 years old at the time, drank so much free Coca-Cola that he eventually had to change his clothes because he had an accident. Oh well, at least we know now.
Whose Husband Is This?
It's time to move on to Mickey's Toontown Fair for the next stop on our tour of embarrassing events that took place at Disney Parks. This section of the park features stylized representations of the characters' homes, and it also gives guests the opportunity to interact with and meet their favorite Disney characters.
The poster in question was on her honeymoon at Disney World and was seen with her new husband wandering around Toontown. At one point, she kissed her husband, only to find out that it was another man wearing the same shirt. She was shocked when she realized her mistake. It's funny that her husband was there to see the whole thing.
Main Street Kerfuffle
This article begins by discussing the ride known as the Tower of Terror located at Disney World, but it quickly transitions into a completely different topic. Even though this person did not enjoy their time on the terrifying ride at all, it is a relief that they did not bring shame upon themselves while riding it.
Later on, however, their boyfriend did them both a disservice by getting into a fistfight on Main Street and embarrassing them both. Fighting on Disney Main Street during the holiday season is not exactly the way to make a good impression on guests. This disorderly group was eventually led away from Disney by security personnel.
Disney Bird Bombs to Avoid
The Animal Kingdom Theme Park is one of the many attractions that Disney has to offer. This place, as you might guess, has a large number of animals, and it also has rides that go along with the overall theme of the area. It appeared as though the birds in the aviary at Animal Kingdom were having just as much fun as the visitor who was enjoying themselves there.
This individual ended up covered from head to toe in bird feces as a direct result of the excited birds. In addition to being found on her hair and clothing, it was also present in her beverage, suggesting that it had made its way there.
Dangerous Place to Be
Although we are familiar with Disney's monorail system, that isn't the only way that guests can be transported from one part of the park to another. In point of fact, Walt Disney World in Florida's PeopleMover, which has been given the imaginative name Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover, has been in operation since the 1970s.
According to the information that will be presented in the following post, a child was riding the PeopleMover when they came to the realization that their parents had moved on to another vehicle. They ran screaming onto the tracks just as the train was approaching. At that point, an irate employee from Disney stepped in to correct the child's behavior.
Going To The Toilet
Prepare yourselves, folks, because the following tale about a Disney park is going to be extremely humiliating. As it turns out, various nations utilize a variety of plumbing and sanitary facilities for their toilets. Some of them have automatic flushers, some of them are self-cleaning, and some of them will even open the door to the cubicle when you flush the toilet.
This young person attempted to relieve themselves in a bathroom at Disney World but was prevented from doing so by an automatic flushing machine. When this young person finally realized what was going on, there was water from the toilet and floating feces all over the place. That is one awfully humiliating predicament to find oneself in.
Colorful Characters
When kids are introduced to Disney characters, they often display a wide range of emotions. Some are ecstatic, others are shaken to their very core, and others proceed to grab Tigger by the tail or approach Ariel, the Little Mermaid from behind.
The next post will be about a young girl who went to Disney World with her mother and grandmother when she was just three years old. During breakfast, when Cinderella came over to say "Hi," this child's only intention was to show the princess her Cinderella-patterned underwear. We bet Cindy has seen worse.
Have You Lost Your Mom?
We've already witnessed one guest on this list leave the theme park in a huff because she thought someone had mistaken her for her sister's mother. It would appear that Disney employees have a pattern of incorrectly estimating the ages of other people.
We are willing to concede that the presence of a large group of people garbed in things like mouse ears and princess dresses could potentially cause some confusion. Anyway, a Disney employee instructed our next poster to give their tickets to her "mommy," and she did as she was told. This guest, who was 22 years old, seemed bewildered and embarrassed most of the time.
That's Just Disgusting!
Disney's Hollywood Studios is yet another excellent theme park that Disney has to offer. This amusement park is themed around the entertainment industry and draws its ideas from the Golden Age of Hollywood. Visitors to Hollywood Studios have the opportunity to participate in drawing classes and learn some of the skills necessary for the production of movies.
The unfortunate poster suffers from a medical condition that prevents them from burping and instead causes them to croak. Accidentally, this took place during the drawing class, and as a result, another guest at Disney World referred to her as "disgusting." How rude!
Hopes and Dreams
This is a very funny story, mainly due to the fact that the woman in question went to see the Coca-Cola polar bear with the express purpose of running away screaming as soon as she saw it. This individual was making their way through the Disney Springs shopping and dining district when they decided to pay a visit to the renowned bear.
This visitor was taken aback when she was confronted with a gigantic bear that was waving its arms. She had anticipated seeing the bear seated and much smaller than it actually was. Her response? So, she yelled in the bear's face before fleeing the scene in terror.
Shortening The Distance
The following embarrassing story from Disney comes complete with its own photographic evidence. They wanted to get a picture of themselves in front of the enormous golf ball-shaped structure that is Spaceship Earth at Epcot, so these two siblings went to see it.
Amusingly, the Disney photographer working at the location thought that they were a couple and tried to direct them into more passionate poses for the camera. After everything was said and done, and everyone had reached an appropriate level of embarrassment, these siblings requested that the photographer take this picture instead. It's great for us!
Pinnochio's Is Not a Great Place to Eat
The following hilarious anecdote tells the story of a Disney visitor who was extremely unhappy with their experience. It would appear that this poster was waiting in line for the men's restroom in the Fantasyland section of the park when he heard a man arguing with himself inside of one of the stalls.
This man was very vocally describing his bowel movements to the other men in the men's room, which caused everyone to double over in fits of laughter. While this man was praying to God and speaking to his wife, he issued a warning to the other people who were gathered at Disney: "Don't eat at Pinnochio's!"
Adorable Kitties
When you take a stroll through a Disney park, you will undoubtedly come across a great deal of interesting sights. This includes the attendance of the other guests. When our next group of Disney guests were exploring the Pixar Pier at Disney California Adventure Park, they came across an interesting sight.
These guests noticed, upon further inspection, that another guest was pushing a stroller containing five stuffed cats dressed as dolls. The cats were dressed as dolls. Additionally, she was complimenting her stuffed animals in hushed tones as she spoke to them. We are reasonably confident in asserting that is some pretty cringeworthy behavior.
Awful Odor, What Is It?
The following scandal is more embarrassing for Disney than it is for the paying customers who visit the theme park. In point of fact, it gives the impression that the parks are in pretty bad shape. It's not that we expect theme parks to have five-star restaurants, but it would be nice if they didn't serve food that could potentially make their visitors sick.
A member of this group's family participated in the Make-a-Wish Foundation's annual trip to Disney World. They were shocked to discover that the steaks they had ordered at a Disney steakhouse were inedible shortly after they had placed their orders. To our great relief, Disney compensated us with a free meal for our inconvenience.
Getting Stuck
The following Disney tale, which we are about to hear, is, to tell the truth, not only odd but also extremely cringe-worthy. The information in this post suggests that when this person was at the theme parks, Disney's Main Street was quite crowded. In point of fact, there were so many people crammed into the space that someone started mooing like a cow.
This, for some reason, appeared to catch on, and soon a significant number of people were mooing. We can see how something like this could be funny now. But moving like cattle at a theme park might not be as much of a sign of flexibility as you might think it is.
We Lost Them
It is completely understandable that you might experience some level of confusion when visiting a theme park due to the high number of other guests there. After all, parties have the ability to disperse and go their separate ways, which is especially possible when there are rides and attractions scattered all over the place.
This person was at Disney World with her boyfriend and his family when she overheard someone calling her by her nickname. She was surprised because she wasn't expecting it. She yelled out, "Where are you?," because she had erroneously believed that her own family had come to surprise her at the graduation. Unfortunately, it turned out to be just another young girl named Matilda.
Time To Go
It should come as no surprise that employees of Disney have a lot of wild stories to tell about their time spent working for the company. This piece of information was shared with me by a former worker who stated that they had heard reports of strange dust or sand being found on one of the rides.
After further investigation, it was discovered that a mournful guest had scattered the ashes of a deceased family member or friend across the ride. This, of course, meant that the entire ride had to be shut down so that workers could search for and remove any human remains that might have been present. Absolutely nothing out of the ordinary here.
Not Single, Sorry
We think it's hilarious that these gal pals decided to use their trip to Disneyworld to look for love with one of the Disney princes while they were there. After having a wonderful time at the park, these friends came to the conclusion that they should make an effort to invite one of Disney's princes to a club that evening.
When one of the brave women approached Aladdin and asked him out on a date, he kindly informed her that he was already married. The experience of being rejected by a man who is dressed in a fez and a purple waistcoat is particularly cringe-inducing for some reason.
Be Wary of Captain America
Another embarrassing tale from Disney that comes with its own picture is presented here. When he finally got to shake Captain America's hand, this enthusiastic young boy, who was only three years old at the time, lost all composure. When it came time to go, this kid, who had been waiting in line and was bursting with excitement the whole time, had a bad time.
The kid ended up putting his head inside his mother's sweater. To make matters even more difficult, this endearing behavior managed to garner some attention. Soon after, a handful of people came together, and now these photographs are here to tell the story.
Get in My High Heels
People who are under the impression that they are behaving normally are sometimes the source of the most embarrassing examples of human behavior. Consider this tale as a model for how things should be done. A mother and her young son attempt to ride Space Mountain, but the ride is too intense for the child's size.
Now, obviously, there is a reason why height restrictions are in place, and that reason is generally to prevent people from having their heads severed or being ejected from the ride. However, this mother decided to get her child on board by forcing the youngster to put on a pair of stilettos. Thankfully, the cast members and employees at Disney were having none of it.
What Happened to Her?
Losing one's child is probably one of the most dreaded things that can happen. When this father lost sight of his daughter at Disney World, thankfully, she found her way back to him with a lot of free merchandise. This father sent his daughter, who was five years old at the time, into the restroom by herself, and she exited through a different door.
After realizing that his daughter had been missing for a considerable amount of time, this man's father stormed into the women's restroom and began forcing doors open in a "SWAT" fashion. This is one tale that, thankfully, has a happy conclusion.
An Event to Remember
It could be argued that women are more likely than men to find themselves in an embarrassing situation. This is due, in part, to the fact that girls have to learn how to handle things like their periods at a relatively young age. And believe us when we say that there is a lot of room for embarrassment in that situation.
When this unfortunate Disney guest was on the Spaceship Earth ride at Disney, they ended up getting their very first period ever. Even worse, they were unable to comprehend what was going on and were forced to hand the situation over to a Disney employee. What a wonderful thing to keep in one's mind forever!
The Man Infected Me With Turtle Pox!
At the height of their popularity, Leonardo, Michelangelo, Donatello, and Raphael were universally adored by children. At Disneyland, the heroic turtles put on a stage show where children could gather in anticipation to see their favorite characters. The show featured the turtles battling criminals.
The child in this tale believed that a turtle had infected her with turtle cooties after sharing her drink, much like the child who believed that chipmunk Dale had stolen her bread. It seems to us that these furry characters should stop acting as if they are eating snacks intended for young children.
Anger in the Line
In general, members of the same family are very skilled at embarrassing one another. There is never a shortage of opportunities for members of the same family to make each other cringe, whether it's the parents yammering on in public about private matters or the children behaving badly in public settings.
Our next poster's mother came dangerously close to getting into a fight while they were waiting in line for a ride at the amusement park. We speculate that a parent's temper could become frayed after being forced to wait in a long line in the hot sun for an extended period of time.
Aiming for the Core Issues
The next embarrassing experience we had at Disney was on the ride called Soarin' Around the World. This ride defies the laws of gravity by having riders strapped in while their legs dangle below them.
This post states that a family was waiting in line for the ride, but the family's son, who was only four years old at the time, was distracted by the people who were in front of them in line. This boy turned to his mother, "Mama, old people pass away right?" after making the uncomfortable mistake of staring for a prolonged period of time at an elderly couple. Awkward!