Most people don’t know to follow this unspoken rule at Disney World: ‘You shouldn’t be getting on a ride’

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It’s not a nice world after all.

Disney World — or Land — is the place travelers go to experience magic and make memories.

However, just because it’s a place where adults can pretend to be kids again — doesn’t mean there isn’t proper etiquette to follow.

One editor shared her gripe with impolite guest behavior on rides at Disney Land. GC Images

One SFGate editor, Katie Dowd, shared her gripe with rude behavior from Disney guests — and there’s some truth to what she expressed.

Dowd described the scene of going on a ride like the Haunted Mansion at Disney Land for the first time and not being able to fully immerse yourself in the experience because of inconsiderate guests alongside you on the ride.

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The fan-favorite ride always begins with actor Paul Frees’ narration: “Welcome, foolish mortals, to the Haunted Mansion. I am your host— your ghost host. Kindly step all the way in please, and make room for everyone. There’s no turning back now.”

She mentioned how people who have experienced this ride before often annoyingly mimic the narration.

“Just because you’ve been on a ride enough times to memorize the spiel doesn’t mean others have. It’s one thing to laugh, clap or otherwise quietly enjoy an attraction. It’s quite another to become a distraction,” she wrote.

Disney is not the place where people should exhibit any kind of rude or annoying behavior. MediaNews Group via Getty Images

Mimicking aside, Dowd also pointed out how irritating it is when fellow ride-goers won’t stop talking.

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“First-timers are at the mercy of regulars who apparently view the experience as a moving park bench. If your conversation can’t wait 15 minutes, you shouldn’t be getting on a ride,” she quipped.

Rides like, It’s a Small World, should be experienced in silence to get the full feel of the ride. clsdesign – stock.adobe.com

She gave other examples of times she just wanted to enjoy herself at the amusement park, despite being there plenty of times before — and people’s impolite behavior ruined it.

And while more people at Disney parks need to learn to zip it — others need to learn how to cover up.

Reportedly, a Disney World employee reprimanded a woman for wearing a sports bra and leggings.

Nicole Arena explained in a TikTokvideo that while in Epcot with her husband, she was told by a worker that she was “improperly dressed” and was supposedly forced to “buy a $45 tshirt or else I could not get on the ride I waited an hour for.”

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“I had nothing showing other than my stomach and my arms, but you guys are acting like I went out naked,” she defended inanother video.

“Anyone who goes to the gym knows it’s totally fine to walk around with a sports bra and leggings on. I just went to Disney, how I would go to the gym.”

People in the comment section of Arena’s videos did not hold back with their opinions on the situation, many siding with the strict employee.

“I mean it’s a bra. Of course, you can’t wear it to a family park. Be so for real. I am so happy they are finally cracking down.”

“Disney and the gym are two different places. A bra goes under shirts in family-friendly establishments.”

“Why would you go somewhere and not check the dress code? that doesn’t make sense. but you are going where there are children. would you wear a sports bra to the store? no – you would wear clothing.”

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Mario

At Disney World, an often overlooked unspoken rule is simply to 'not hop on rides too quickly', as it ensure the safety and fairness for all visitors. A smart reminder before embarking even seems like magic.

2025-07-02 07:56:32 reply
Corbin

Indiscriminate rides at Disney World could violate an unspoken golden rule (even if most guests aren't aware of it)—Choosing not to storm onto attractions blindly proves a thoughtful and more delightful experience for all.

2025-07-02 08:54:54 reply
Bliss

Unexpected insight! Most visitors to Disney World unfamiliarly overlook the unspoken rule of not rushing onto rides; it's about enjoying each moment and respecting queue etiquette.

2025-07-02 08:55:10 reply
Lailani

Following the unsung convention at Disney World: 'Don't ride without understanding that every step of enjoying an attraction is partaking in a shared experience. Share your excitement.' This simple reminder reinforces etiquette and fosters genuine joy for all.

2025-07-11 00:05:38 reply
Pearl

Ignorance of the unspoken rule at Disney World—to refrain from riding attractions when others are disembarking, fosters inconsiderate behavior. Consideration and patience boost everyone's enjoyment!

2025-07-13 05:37:36 reply

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