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This list is pretty good, but as at least partial harried parent, I feel I much more frequently have to use the phrase "GET DOWN!" lol
Used to work at the Plaza Inn. Some us called them Passholes because of how entitled they acted.
I swear, all of this is 20x worse when you run into a person who is more than one of these
I hate the phrase "I am an annual passholder". Crazy pin people made me stop pin trading after being cursed at for not having a lanyard on or not having fresh pins. I want my green 12 and under lanyard back so no pin trading for me. Annual Passholders/crazy pin people are my biggest problems as a cast member both think there entitled to something. Day guest normally the one who are nice unless it EMH.
As a passholder, I dont feel entitled. Just a super fan of the parks and all things Disney! If I hear someone wondering how to get somewhere, I jump in and help. Gotta wear the gear! Shirt, pins and hat. :) Oh, and I always have a silly grin on my face, knowing I can come to my happy place any time I wish :) oops theres the smile again!
When I worked in EPCOT guests would ask me where was Fast Track (Test Track), Sweden (Norway), and Spaceship Mountain (Spaceship Earth). One time a guest thought she was in Hollywood Studios. When I told her she was in EPCOT she asked me if "I was sure" we were in EPCOT. My costume has about 30 Spaceship Earths all over it.
*Raises Hand* Sigh..Entitled Annual Pass Holder. Entitled might be strong word but otherwise I have done everything in the description.
I am guilty of both #1 and #4. I, too, use only a lanyard. Other pins I display at my Work cubicle (yes, everyone at the Office knows I am a "Super Disney Fan").
For #4, I find myself one of those who knows the dialogue of The Haunted Mansion, by heart. I'm sure some people think I'm nuts; others say "You've been on this ride, before".
Oh dear. I have been 4 of those 5 at some stage in my life. Never felt entitled, but did have strong opinions and gave unsolicited advice.
I'm an annual pass holder for disneyland for many years I collect trading pins since 06 but I do it the rookie way with the lanyard. Lol
Hahah yep! Love this!
Guilty! My wife and I Have a bit of 3 and 4 in us... but just to the helpfulness and happiness degree. "Looking for the closest bathroom?" we have you covered. Need to know how to get to wherever... We are happy to help. A Disney themed shirt must be worn when I'm in the parks! My wife must have her designer ears on for Food and Wine Fest. :-) We also have a touch of #2... lanyards have given way to books... and we enjoy talking to full blown 2's but we keep our collecting private. At checkout... We are the type who leave a pine cone mickey at the foot of the steps of our Fort Wilderness Cabin for the next guests to find. Spread the Magic!
sorry for the double post. and it was a touch of 1 "pin collectors" not 2.
Guilty! My wife and I Have a bit of 3 and 4 in us... but just to the helpfulness and happiness degree. "Looking for the closest bathroom?" we have you covered. Need to know how to get to wherever... We are happy to help. A Disney themed shirt must be worn when I'm in the parks! My wife must have her designer ears on for Food and Wine Fest. :-) We also have a touch of #2... lanyards have given way to books... and we enjoy talking to full blown 2's but we keep our collecting private. At checkout... We are the type who leave a pine cone mickey at the foot of the steps of our Fort Wilderness Cabin for the next guests to find. Spread the Magic!
I'm an annual pass holder. I think I might resemble that discription a little. But I don't feel entitled. I actually feel a little humbled that as a Florida resident I can enjoy the parks in an unhurried visit whenever I wish (almost) and it's far cheaper than buying tickets for a week. Are you saying I should stop telling park visitors tips about food and attractions?
Yes, that is what they are saying.
I agree, I love being a passholder and having the leisure to go whenever I can. I also like helping lost new guests. And I have one of those pass holders slides on my magic band. It was free :) so why not?
Very accurate. This could be continued into another article on how these roles morph when they become cast members. In my experience, Disney obsessed people become extremely bitter very fast when they realize they have to work a job every day. It kills their magic and they are then determined to make others lives miserable. Haha.
So true see it everyday I work.
one of them is my husband, lol, well maybe two
Love this, great work Amy :-)