A Disney adult verbally assaulted a young woman who was attempting to get back in line after leaving for a few minutes to get a bathroom break while waiting in line for Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind.
EPCOT Disney Adult Verbally Assaults Young Guest in Line
Imagine waiting 90 minutes for Guardians of the Galaxy, then having to rush to the restroom—and when you return, a stranger accuses you of cutting in line. That’s exactly what happened to one young Disney guest, sparking a heated exchange that quickly went viral.
The guest posted on Reddit about the incident, explaining she left her family in line to use the bathroom, expecting to come back and join them without issue. But a man nearby blocked her path and demanded she return to the end of the line, accusing her of cutting. When she politely explained her situation, he became aggressive and started cursing in front of families and children.
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This situation highlights a long-standing source of tension in Disney queues: where exactly is the line, and who can rejoin after leaving? While Disney doesn’t officially define rules on stepping out and returning, many guests have strong opinions.
What Happened Next?
Though the man’s reaction upset many, some users in the thread sympathized, saying rules should be clear and everyone treated equally. Others pointed out that emergencies happen and that families should be able to regroup without harassment.
Disney has not released a statement on this incident, but line-cutting complaints have become common conversation topics among fans and visitors, especially on social media.
How to Avoid Queue Conflicts
If you find yourself in a long line needing a break, here are some tips to stay clear of arguments:
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Coordinate bathroom breaks with your group: Have one person stay in line while another goes. Rejoin together if possible.
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Use Disney’s paid queue options: Services like Genie+ and Lightning Lane reduce wait times and frustration.
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Ask a cast member for help: If you need to leave the line temporarily, a cast member can provide guidance.
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Stay calm and respectful: Everyone is there to have fun—keeping a cool head helps avoid unnecessary drama.
Why This Matters to Disney EPCOT Fans
Lines are a big part of the Disney experience, but they can also be a major stress point. Guests invest time and money to enjoy the parks, so fairness in queues is a sensitive issue. When disputes happen, it reminds us how much these moments mean to visitors.
This story serves as a reminder to practice patience, kindness, and understanding—even when waiting in the longest lines.
I think the biggest problem is just that there are so many people of all ages (but especially teens and younger adults), who think cutting in line is their privilege. I never fuss when it’s a single person, or a parent with a youngling, but more than that drives me up the wall and I will step in front of them. This man went way beyond that. There are also far too many people who believe that because they are able to wait in line for over an hour without a bathroom break, everyone should. Biology just doesn’t work that way! It seems more people have simply lost all sense of common courtesy.
Some years back, just before the pandemic, my daughter and I were at one of the water parks, Blizzard Beach I believe. We waited on line for a tube ride close to an hour. The entire time there were 2 gentlemen in front of us. When we were just getting to the spot where you get your tube, 2 women came through the line and joined the men in front of us. They were covered in sand, obviously having been laying on the beach. I spoke up and told them they needed to go to the back of the line. They said they had just gone to the bathroom. BS! We got online right behind them and the women were never there. They offered to let my daughter and I go ahead of them. I said they needed to let us and everyone behind us go ahead of them! I remained calm and did not raise my voice. I finally just told them to go ahead because it was now holding up the line. I was very disappointed that nobody behind us spoke up and stood up to them with me!
My children were young once and I have no issue if someone – adult or child – needs to get off the line, especially when we have been waiting a long time, to use the bathroom and then rejoins their family. I do have a problem when 1 or 2 people hold a spot in the line and then 2 or 4 or 6 or more people join them when they are almost up to the loading point. I have seen that happen and heard the cutters talking about how they had just been on another ride or had lunch while someone was holding a spot for them on this ride. Not only is that not fair, but it makes the posted wait times inaccurate and also just the visually makes the line appear shorter than it ends up being.