4. "Please No Stroller Parking"

When you see a sign that specifically says NO stroller parking, you can be sure this is an area where people frequently feel they should park their strollers. It may look like a fine parking spot to you, too. Perhaps it’s shaded or in a nice secluded corner. Stroller parking areas are always designated with a sign. They’re included in the very design of the theme park to keep things running efficiently and prevent the streets from becoming (more) congested.

If you park your stroller in front of a sign like this, it will probably be gone when you get back. Save yourself the trouble of tracking down a Cast Member and asking where they moved your stroller and watch for these signs, as well as their helpful counterparts that specify “Stroller Parking.”

5. "Bottles and Cans Only"

Disney consumes a lot of everything, but they do their best to stay green. These cans aren’t trying to make it more difficult for you to throw away your trash. They’re just trying to promote recycling. Unfortunately, many people miss the point of the handy round hole and ignore the clear instructions, throwing their gum, napkins, and other trash into this can instead.

Take note, these recycling cans are always next to a regular trash can. It’s really only a matter of a foot or two to put trash in the right place.

6. "Please Do Not Feed the Animals"

Yes, there are a lot of wild animals around Walt Disney World. The American white ibis gets a lot of attention because it has a rather unique appearance to guests who aren’t from the south. These birds are white with a long red beak and legs. They’re like the pigeons of Florida and they are everywhere. They’re not too scared of humans, either, so they’ll come right up to take food from your hand. I know it seems cute but please don’t feed them.

When you feed these wild animals, it just reinforces their idea that they should hassle tourists for bites off their plates. The squirrels at Universal Studios Orlando became so accustomed to eating from guests that one even bit a guest trying to get something to snack on. Rest assured that these animals will not starve because you didn’t throw them crackers. Please leave the wildlife alone.

7. "No Climbing"

While everything at Walt Disney World is meticulously designed to look real, many things aren’t really authentic. Excessive climbing on faux rocks can wear away the rock-like surface and reveal the wire frame underneath. Slender walls aren’t designed with flat even tops for you to walk on. Many props that you’d really like to climb on aren’t even built to support your weight. Climbing on these items can damage them and hurt you. Keep everyone safe and stay down.

The signs most often ignored are naturally the ones that seem like they’ll prevent you from having fun, but all these rules are in place for good reason. Keep your eyes open and try to follow the local rules at Disney and you’ll have a much better experience, with fewer admonitions from Cast Members, in the end.