With thousands and thousands of Guests visiting Walt Disney World, you are bound to run across a few hundred in the bathrooms over the course of your vacation. Everyone has to go and there are 5 things you must know about proper bathroom etiquette at Walt Disney World:
1. The changing table is not for your bags – Unless you have a baby, don’t use the changing table as your personal storage space. Parents have to use that table and you really don’t need to be in the way. Plus think of what we actually place on that table. Do you really want all those germs on your bag that will touch your skin for the rest of the day?
2. Companion restrooms are not your hang out space – Companion restrooms are designed for families and handicap people needing assistance. They are not designed for you to hang out in to escape the crowds. Go in, do your business and get out so others can have a chance.
3. Enter and exit the bathroom along the right side of the wall – When you have to weave yourself around a wall to get into a bathroom, please hug the right side when you are entering. When you exit, hug your right side again (which is technically the left side when you entered). This protects you from being plowed into by others.
4. Don’t wait on your family near the entrance to the stalls. If you want to wait on everyone to be finished, wait somewhere other than the entrance to the stalls. People will stand behind you thinking you are waiting on one to open and if you are playing on your phone and not paying attention, the line will get long fast.
5. Keep Walt Disney World clean. If you know anything about Walt, you know he always wanted a clean park. He hired more custodial workers than recommended and placed trash cans strategically throughout the park. Keep this in the front of your mind when you are in one of his parks. Pick up after yourself, always. Don’t expect others to do it for you.
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I can’t believe that this even has to be said, but don’t park your stroller in the doorway. I used the bathrooms by the ferry as we were headed to MK. When I came out someone had left their large stroller parked the curved entrance. I was on my rollator and couldn’t get out. I had to have a family member move it so I could get through. Please remember there’s only one door in and out of the bathrooms and don’t block it. Not everyone is capable of squeezing through.
I love these tips. All common sense. I always think of of the going in and out ( and walking) like when we are driving
Hi, I’m a mom of three special needs kids. 1, EDS, the other two Autism. 3rd kid also has seizures…
anyway I’m never mad about people using the handicapped stall. Waiting is a part of life for everyone. Even for wheelchair users.
The only time it gets on my nerves is when a group of teen girls pile out of the gimp stall.. then I educate the girls. Telling them it’s okay to use that stall, but not abuse it..
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I also used it last time I was at Disney even if my kids weren’t with me.. let me tell you why.. ( this May be tmi but ladies I wish someone would have told me long ago)
I use a cup for my .. period. It has changed my cycle. It’s shorter and not as crampy.. anyway having said that I used the handicapped stall cause they have a sink so I could rinse out my cup.. yeah I know it sounds gross but it’s not. I have a video explaining the cups on my YouTube
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If I could change anything about public stalls I’d make the handicapped stall wall closer to the ground.. sometimes going from chair to toilet leaves butts exposed.. or for a parent bent down helping a kid it would be nice to not be seen..
I have an autistic son so I will use the handicap stall since he is unable to alone and is still potty training . I do not feel bad about this as it is a necessity and I also have MD so it does help having the railing. But we will be using the companion restrooms whenever possible .
Another tip…take a moment to personally thank the cast member for keeping the bathrooms so clean. I always empathize with how hard their job is keeping up with the constant stream of people using the restrooms, who are often rude, messy, and don’t acknowledge the cast members. A little kindness in their direction helps them feel appreciated!
If you are someone waiting on the handicapped stall, please don’t judge someone for using that stall if they don’t look handicapped. I have 2 herniated disc in my back that makes me have to use the higher toilet & hand rails. I always try to be VERY quick.
I have one tip and it isn’t just for Disney. It’s for everywhere. If you aren’t handicapped, don’t use the handicapped stall. Someone who is, could be waiting not to pee their pants. The rails and higher seat is there for a reason. I don’t use a wheelchair or ecv often, only when I have to be on my feet for long periods of time. I use my cane for those in between times when my knee hurts. The rest of the time, I don’t use it at all. But I always need the hand holds and higher seat in the accessible stall. To have to wait for a mom with her kids to finish and watch a multitude of women come in and say “it’s your turn” and reply that your waiting for the accessible stall is frustrating, to say the least. People, have a heart…someday you may be on the wrong side of the stall for yourself or a loved one.
I guess I’m strange…or was raised correctly! My Mother taught me all of these growing up. Only use the handicapped stall in EXTREME emergency, i,e, blood or dying, even then the stall would not help you! The restroom is NOT a gathering place…gross!
I understand the handicapped stall is for handicapped people, but if I take both of my young children in a regular stall then we can not all three fit!! We are quick in and out know Nde of people!!
Please remember that in many restrooms the only baby changing table is in the handicap stall, so many families are in there to use the changing table. I have had many dirty looks for taking the stall but nobody wants to put their baby on the floor of a filthy bathroom on the chance that a person with a handicap will need the stall immediately.
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