We go to Disney World every day.

This means we know when an attraction is temporarily closed and when things change. We share this all with you so that you stay in the loop and have the best Disney trip you can. But being in the parks so much, also means that we’ve had some embarrassing moments too.

We asked our team what embarrassing things have they done in Disney World that they would do again, and here are our answers. We are aware we may be judged for them, but we feel like you’ve probably done a few of these too.

1. Acting Like A Kid

At Disney World, sometimes we act like a kid. Even though we’re all adults here, something comes over us while we’re in the Disney Parks. We have danced along during the parades or sung out loud during “Frozen” Sing-Along at Hollywood Studios.

We’ve danced during a downpour of rain, because what else is there to do? We do the warthog noises during the Festival of the Lion King, and we speed walk to our favorite ride. While these are things that we probably would not do outside of Disney, we think it’s 100% worth doing in the parks.

2. Crying During Fireworks

A lot of our team gets emotional at Disney World, especially while watching Happily Ever After. There’s something about hearing “Ready to Begin” that just opens up the floodgates for us. Seeing Tinker Bell fly over us and the huge fireworks behind the beautiful castle is just what dreams are made of.

While at the time, it can feel embarrassing to cry over a show, it’s worth it to be swept up in the moment of experiencing the magic of Disney World. So if you cry during the fireworks, just know you aren’t the only one in the hub shedding some tears.

3. The Things We Do To Stay Cool

It’s hot here, okay? There are days when the heat index is over 100 degrees, and the humidity is just terrible. We do what we have to so we can keep cool. This includes a few embarrassing things like wearing a neck fan. While we may look silly, being in the park all day when it’s hot is no joke. We have absolutely worn a neck fan to keep a breeze on us.

A few of our team members may also go in the bathrooms just to cool off. What? It’s shaded, usually has good AC and we can wipe ourselves down with a paper towel. While it may feel weird to hide from the sun in the bathroom, sometimes you’ve just got to do it to survive this Florida heat.

4. Pin Trading

Outside of Disney, it may seem weird to carry around a bag of pins to trade, but here, it’s normal. Pin trading is a time-honored tradition in Disney World. You can trade with Cast Members, who usually have pin boards.

For some, it’s just for fun, while for others it’s a serious hobby. It can also get expensive if you are buying new pins or mystery packs to try to complete a collection. So, maybe we’re a little embarrassed about the amount we’ve spent on this hobby? Either way, it’s very popular at Disney parks and if it makes you happy — who cares?

5. Meeting Characters As Adults

We have gone to character meals as adults solely to meet some of our favorite pals. Giving Mickey a high five or dancing with Donald just brings us joy. Some may think of the characters as something fun for kids to do, but we’ve had great interactions with them, too.

Characters like Anastasia and Drizella make us laugh. There’s nothing like getting a hug from Winnie the Pooh. While interacting with characters might not be everyone’s thing, if you enjoy it — do it! There’s nothing to be embarrassed about.

6. Matching T-Shirts 

So you want to match with the other people in your party? Matching shirts are popular at Disney. Maybe you are having a Food and Wine Festival day and want to celebrate with shirts. We actually sell Disney-themed shirts, and we love this trend!

You can go with the classic “Family Vacation 2023” shirts or even find something more specific to your group. Maybe you’re going for the holidays and want something more themed like this What Fun It Is To Ride Sweatshirt. So if you want to do matching shirts, you will not be the only family to do it!

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7. Purchasing Items Out of Need

So there’s nothing embarrassing about buying some Disney souvenirs. However, we may have had to purchase some out of pure need and our poor planning. One of our team members confessed to having to buy Crocs at Disney World because they wore uncomfortable shoes.

We have also had a few of our reporters be caught in a bind and have to purchase a poncho. While we are in the parks every day and we know it rains, sometimes we like to gamble and leave our umbrellas at home. So while buying and wearing a poncho might feel embarrassing, it’s better to be comfortable and dry!

We’ve spilled our embarrassing moments at Disney World, and we hope this helps you feel better about your embarrassing moments too. For more Disney tips and tricks, keep following DFB.

 

Tell us something that felt embarrassing that you’ve done at Disney World in the comments.