Weird experience doing laundry at SS

[2 princes 1 princess]

Here is what happened.
We were in the pool in the Congress park section while our clothes were being washed. I kept an eye on the clock to know when the washer stopped. I saw a couple go into the laundry room and the husband came out and looked at everyone in the pool and kept pointing to the laundry room. I thought maybe my wash was done and he was letting me know so I walked into the laundry room to check our clothes. I only used one washer, the other one was empty. The lady was standing there staring at me so I said something like "Oh my stuff isn't done yet." She seemed mad and just said, "Well, we don't have a washer and dryer in our room." Okay so I said "We don't either, so we come here to do laundry, it's free so you can use that washer right there ." She said she needed both. I just walked out and swam with my family while they sat on the chairs and stared at us until I went back into the laundry room. The lady and here husband followed me and stood there while I put my clothes into the dryer. Then they started filling up the washer I just used. :confused3
I don't know what the big deal was. I felt so uncomfortable. Like I was in their way or something. Like the laundry room is for their own personal use or something. They were very strange. Again I watched the clock so I could check my clothes. They followed me into the laundry room everytime I went in there. Did they think I would steal their laundry or something? My stuff wasn't even fully dry but I pulled it out anyway and got the heck away from those people.
I'm not that paranoid. I could see if they were in a hurry, or whatever, but this experience made me feel weird.
What do you think?

[dianeschlicht]

Sounds like they just wanted to be "difficult". I can't imagine why they wouldn't use the empty one first!! How strange.

[Granny]

What do you think?

I think some people are jerks.

[wilma-bride]

What do you think?

I think I would have 'found' some more laundry to do straight after the first lot ;)

[Anthony1971]

I would not have patience with that situation.
I might have washed my clothes a second time to make sure they were clean :rolleyes1

[FinallyBoughtDVC]

Some people are just weird. Sounds to me like they were trying to get you to say, "Go ahead, you go first..."

Jerks. Hope some bleach spilled into their darks.

A little OT though: Don't you just hate when something weird like that happens and you think of 40 million things you could have said or should have done but you end up so rattled that you don't do anything?

Drives me nuts.

[dvc guy]

Maybe you had the better washer :rotfl: :lmao: :cool1:

Just because that can afford to get a room does not make them smart or normal

[JodyTG]

Like the laundry room is for their own personal use or something.

What were you thinking?! Don't you know that they paid a lot of money to buy in to DVC as well as annual dues? Of course the laundry room is for their own personal use. Other people don't matter because they paid a lot of money to buy in to DVC as well as annual dues? Don't you know that you should have just done your laundry in your bath tub. Because, after all...the laundry room is for their own personal use becuase they paid in a lot of money to buy in to DVC as well as annual dues.

(Yeah...people seem to say that a lot...)

:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

Some people are unbelievable. I've had a similar situation at BCV. I had literally just put in the two loads of laundry when someone came in with theirs. She asked me how long I was going to be and I told her a while because I'd just put them in. Her room must have been just across the hall because she came back in every few minutes and "huffed" that I was still in there waiting on my clothes.

But, no more...we now only stay 1 or 2 bedroom villas. I now have my own washer and dryer all to myself!:laughing: :laughing: :laughing:

[dianeschlicht]

LOL, I hope you told them they had to put money in the coin slots. I'd hate for someone like that to get the free wash!

[Starr W.]

Some people are just weird. Sounds to me like they were trying to get you to say, "Go ahead, you go first..."

Jerks. Hope some bleach spilled into their darks.

A little OT though: Don't you just hate when something weird like that happens and you think of 40 million things you could have said or should have done but you end up so rattled that you don't do anything?

Drives me nuts.


I always think of that really smart comeback about 10minutes to late!:laughing:

Like Jody, I'll confine myself to a bigger unit so I don't have to share.

Hey, did she throw out "Don't you know who I am? I am a DVC owner" line.

[DisneyFreaks]

I swear you can meet the weirdest folks in laundry mats. LoL I hate it if I have to use them at home and always book at least 1-bedroom units so I don't have to use them on vacation. Sorry you had such a strange experience. :scared1:

[Asuneda]

Sorry that happened to you. Some times people are strange.

Although, knowing me, I probably would have asked them if they thought I was going to steal their clothes every time they followed me. ;)

[JodyTG]

Hey, did she throw out "Don't you know who I am? I am a DVC owner" line.

I forgot that one. I hear that a lot as well.

[toesmom]

any bet they were renters

[wildernessDad]

What do you think?

I think that they need a vacation!

[LIFERBABE]

Well strange people must stay in Congress Park.

Your story just solidified my future response to crazy people who think they should just be able to waltz up and everything be available to them right away. I try to see things from both sides but some people are nuts!

We were BBQ'ing in Congress Park and this girl and 2 guys come out with steaks. We had a large gathering, so we had both grills going. (after I waited all afternoon to see if anyone else was going to use it) She wants to get all confrontational that we shouldnt have both grills and we arent the only ones in the resort. I kindly reminded her that these were not the only grills on the resort either. She said they were staying in CP and wanted to use "that" grill. I told her she could have it when we were finished cooking so she stands there with her steaks! Resort amenities are available on a first come basis and Im all about sharing, but you dont show up late to the park on 4th of July and think you will find a good spot or a grill:confused3 Who does that? Plenty of times I've not got what I wanted at WDW, a nice parade spot, a fastpass, a dream, a good show seat etc. and I move on.
I hate to get into altercations on vacation (or any time) but it still bugs me that I didnt just tell her where to go!

[Dean]

any bet they were rentersDoubtful, most renters seem just happy to be there, the idea that renters are more difficult or more abusive is simply not accurate in my experience. Sounds more like jerks what ever group they belong to.

2 princes 1 princess, it does seem weird a a little bit scary. As you've presented it you might have been better off calling security as soon as you became uncomfortable.

[Liljam]

I am way too confrontational to have dealt with that! I'd say you handled the situation quite well by going back to swim and avoiding an argument. I try very hard to be nice to everyone while on vacation but that would have set me off!

As for the DVC lines that people give out - I haven't heard them yet myself, but I just get this picture of me hanging out at the pool in my bikini and half sleeved tattoos and some "snobby" member telling me I can't use that pool because it's for members only (thinking that I'm a pool hopper because how could i afford DVC!) I've heard so many judgment stories that I'm actually concerned about my tattoos being visible on DVC property :rotfl: ! Oh well! :confused3

[Coastie]

With all the problems in the world... :laundy:

[bavaria]

I'm just waiting to read a thread started by someone complaining about how some woman at CP at SSR wouldn't let her use the washing machine.... ;)

Seriously, awhile back there was a LONG thread about washer/dryer etiquette. I suspect that in America there are not as many who use public facilities, hence all the questions (if I recall, the thread was around 10 pages)

I never had laundry drama in all the years I used/do use a public washer/dryer :)

[2 princes 1 princess]

Thanks everyone!! I feel much better and validated now! :goodvibes
My husband was chasing after the kids and wasn't noticing this going on. He just laughed at me as I fumed about these crazy people.
I do wish I could fly back down there and find these people and tell them off. :hyper: At the time, I just wanted to get away from them, but now I know what I would say. If I'm ever in that situation again I'll know what to do. I hope this helps anyone else if they find themselves being "bullied" in the laundry room at disney or anywhere else. :laundy:

[2 princes 1 princess]

Some people are unbelievable. I've had a similar situation at BCV. I had literally just put in the two loads of laundry when someone came in with theirs. She asked me how long I was going to be and I told her a while because I'd just put them in. Her room must have been just across the hall because she came back in every few minutes and "huffed" that I was still in there waiting on my clothes.

What do people expect? Are we supposed to pull our clothes out and restart the washer so they can use it instead of us? I just don't get people sometimes.

[tink_about_it]

I think that they need a vacation!

LOL!

I think you are a nicer person than I am!! I would have been in an argument! I know it!

[nuts]

I think I would have 'found' some more laundry to do straight after the first lot ;)

I like how you think :rotfl2:

[jerry557]

I wouldn't let those guys get to me. This happends to me I would stand right there and wait for my clothes to get fully done and tell the guy, "You touch me or my clothes and I'm calling security." And he can do all the staring he wants...

That's the only way to deal with those kind of people.

[goldilocks_63]

Wierd, to say the least...

Liferbabe, I can't start a grill. I'd love to tag after you after you got it all nice and going....

So maybe we should do steaks and margaritas for NYE?

Goldi

[Candace]

This reminds me of a thread many, many years ago on this board (I have been on these boards for about 10 years - when the whole site had just three boards). There was a couple staying at OKW who had a slight argument with someone in the laundromat by one of the quiet pools. It was very simple - he wanted to do his laundry and the other people were not yet finished. (Of course, he thought he was entitled because he was a DVC member) The man became really belligerent and went back to his room and got a handgun, no less!!! No shots were fired, but security was called. Talk about anger problems! You just never know what kind of folks you will encounter anywhere, but you sure don't expect people like that on vacation stressing about their laundry, no less!!!!

[mufasa0505]

:eek: yikes!

How do people get so bent out of shape over laundry on their vacation?

[DISNEYDUET]

I think some people are jerks.

Well said Granny!!!

[DISNEYDUET]

As for the DVC lines that people give out - I haven't heard them yet myself, but I just get this picture of me hanging out at the pool in my bikini and half sleeved tattoos and some "snobby" member telling me I can't use that pool because it's for members only (thinking that I'm a pool hopper because how could i afford DVC!) I've heard so many judgment stories that I'm actually concerned about my tattoos being visible on DVC property :rotfl: ! Oh well! :confused3

Real DVCers are wonderful people! Just look at all of us!! :goodvibes

An like Toesmom said...They were probably renters!! :rotfl2:

[dsneygirl]

I'm just waiting to read a thread started by someone complaining about how some woman at CP at SSR wouldn't let her use the washing machine.... ;)


:rotfl:Apparently their laundry was far more important than yours ;)

[disneynutz]

As for the DVC lines that people give out - I haven't heard them yet myself, but I just get this picture of me hanging out at the pool in my bikini and half sleeved tattoos and some "snobby" member telling me I can't use that pool because it's for members only (thinking that I'm a pool hopper because how could i afford DVC!) I've heard so many judgment stories that I'm actually concerned about my tattoos being visible on DVC property :rotfl: ! Oh well! :confused3

I just noticed your tattoo admission. I must remind you that per association bylaws, section 3, sub paragraph 7, "tattoos must be covered at ALL TIMES while on resort property". I am reporting you to the executive committee.












Never mind... wrong association. :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:

[JudyTL]

You never know what baggage people bring with them. Maybe they were stressed out. Their child could have thrown up on something. Maybe they have a child with an illness that is life threatening and are angry at the universe. That does not excuse them.. It just validates that you were treated improperly and you did nothing wrong. They sound like they have issues.. and it is not your problem.

[Liljam]

I just noticed your tattoo admission. I must remind you that per association bylaws, section 3, sub paragraph 7, "tattoos must be covered at ALL TIMES while on resort property". I am reporting you to the executive committee.

Never mind... wrong association. :rotfl2: :rotfl: :rotfl2:


:laughing: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :laughing:

And Duet, you're right!! People here are great DVCers!! If I ever get confronted for any reason, I'm just gonna be like "Well, I'm a DISer, are you?" and hope that breaks the ice!

That handgun story over laundry is just NUTS! Wow, I'd rather where dirty clothes... I pack way too much (even though my husband complains) so thankfully I won't be doing any chores!

Hope everyone out there is having a great day today too! :wizard: :goodvibes

[tink_about_it]

You never know what baggage people bring with them. Maybe they were stressed out. Their child could have thrown up on something. Maybe they have a child with an illness that is life threatening and are angry at the universe. That does not excuse them.. It just validates that you were treated improperly and you did nothing wrong. They sound like they have issues.. and it is not your problem.

Or maybe they're just jerky weirdos who stalk people in laundromats!:rotfl:

[Sammie]

any bet they were renters

took the words right out of my mouth. :rotfl2: Many are simply misinformed by the person they rent from as to what they are going to get. I have a feeling they expected to have a washer in their room.

They probably wanted to do multiple loads and needed more than one washer and did not want to start one load and have it not finish at the same time. Still weird but hey, WDW seems to attract a weird crowd lately.

[ss0414]

any bet they were renters

I believe in manners, which includes taking my turn. I also believe there are just plain jerks in the world, people who believe they are above the rules.....and I am not a DVC owner....I am a renter of points. That doesn't automatically make me rude.:)

[bavaria]

I am not a DVC owner....I am a renter of points. That doesn't automatically make me rude.:)

and the reverse is true as well - being a DVC owner does not automatically bestow one with politeness ;)

[DVCconvert]

I felt so uncomfortable. Like I was in their way or something. Like the laundry room is for their own personal use or something.

Well...clearly you didn't understand that they are/were the center of the univere!!....Yes!, Of Course! you were 'in their way'....and YES!, Of Course the Laundry room IS/WAS for their own Personal use!!!...GET WITH THE PROGRAM! ;)



All kidding aside...their behavior from your report seems completely out-landish!!!!! :)......Forget them!!!! :)

[soarin'family]

yikes, that just creeps me out! I probably would've had my husband go in there instead of me...i guess we never can be too careful....even at disney!
i would've held my kids a little closer too. however, we women also have our intuition...and if something felt very wrong...it is better to be safe than sorry!
there is absolutely no excuse for that kind of behavior. ever.
I wish you uneventful laundry room days from here on out....and here's to the 1 and 2 bedrooms!! :laundy:

amy

[Dean]

This reminds me of a thread many, many years ago on this board (I have been on these boards for about 10 years - when the whole site had just three boards). There was a couple staying at OKW who had a slight argument with someone in the laundromat by one of the quiet pools. It was very simple - he wanted to do his laundry and the other people were not yet finished. (Of course, he thought he was entitled because he was a DVC member) The man became really belligerent and went back to his room and got a handgun, no less!!! No shots were fired, but security was called. Talk about anger problems! You just never know what kind of folks you will encounter anywhere, but you sure don't expect people like that on vacation stressing about their laundry, no less!!!!Are you sure you are remembering this correctly. I remember somewhat of a fight between MEMBERS a number of years ago that was discussed here at length but don't recall anything about a gun.

[DisDaydreamer]

I think some people are jerks.

well said...

[manning]

This reminds me of a thread many, many years ago on this board (I have been on these boards for about 10 years - when the whole site had just three boards). There was a couple staying at OKW who had a slight argument with someone in the laundromat by one of the quiet pools. It was very simple - he wanted to do his laundry and the other people were not yet finished. (Of course, he thought he was entitled because he was a DVC member) The man became really belligerent and went back to his room and got a handgun, no less!!! No shots were fired, but security was called. Talk about anger problems! You just never know what kind of folks you will encounter anywhere, but you sure don't expect people like that on vacation stressing about their laundry, no less!!!!

Faster than a speeding bullet. It's Superman.

NO, it's me running for my life. In a situation like that this fat man can run!!!

Now that is scary.

[manning]

In situations like this the wife and I believe in being prepared and have worked out a routine that works well for us.


She holds them off while I run for help:rolleyes1

[DISNEYDUET]

Faster than a speeding bullet. It's Superman.

NO, it's me running for my life. In a situation like that this fat man can run!!!

Now that is scary.

:lmao: I needed that this morning!

[spiceycat]

2 princes, 1 princess - so sorry this happened to you.

most of my problems have been with guests trying to put money in a machine that doesn't want it....:rotfl: I must have explain about 60 times over the years that just because it looks like it needs money - it doesn't.

there is no excuse for this type of behavior at OKW or SSR - it is not like there is only one laundry room - like BWV, VWL, BCV have.

there is one at every swimming pool. If the one close to you is busy, just go to the next one. It is not rocket science.

those people must have a big problem!!! Hey they weren't staying at SSR and were just trying to use the free laundry?:eek:

[canda]

As another poster on the theme parks board says

I blame the DDP.

[kimberh]

How many washers are at SSR? Surely more than 2. Is there just one laundry room for that large resort? This makes me want to stay away from Studios. One bedrooms are for me!!!!

You probably did the right thing. They could have been on something. There are some really weird things going on in the world now. Disney is not exempt.

[drakethib]

I think I would have 'found' some more laundry to do straight after the first lot ;)

I would have washed my clothes one piece at a time just to tick them off.

[LIFERBABE]

How many washers are at SSR? Surely more than 2. Is there just one laundry room for that large resort? This makes me want to stay away from Studios. One bedrooms are for me!!!!

You probably did the right thing. They could have been on something. There are some really weird things going on in the world now. Disney is not exempt.

In the laundry by the main pool, there are 3 or 4 washers and 8 dryers. Congress Park has 2 washers and 4 dryers, the Paddocks has laundry and so does the Grandstand pool. Each of those sections plus the Carousel have BBQ grills.

I dont think this is a condemnation of studios, crazy people are all around us. I've run into alot of nice people in the laundry rooms and at the BBQ's too. One lady we were such fast friends, we keep in touch by email. I met a great Diser ( Hi R:goodvibes ) at the Congress Park pool BBQ a few years back and we still keep up with each other on the boards.

We've all seen plenty rudeness to go around the world twice, but there's alot of good too:hug:

[graygables]

Trying to remember...I was a CP Washer Hog in Feb/Mar (we were on the road for 5 weeks, I had me some washin' to do! :laundy: )

Anywho, isn't there a regular washer and a front loader in there? Maybe they didn't know how to use the front loader??? Still, it was beyond rude for them to be that way when there was a free washer. I got the evil eye from someone when I had all the dryers going (sorry, but WDW dryers STINK which is why there are *2* for each washer, folks...)

[NemoMOm]

I have also been bothered while doing laundry so I understand why you were upset. It c an be scary. DH now does the laundry on vacation. He is a big guy so people tend to be nice to him. Hmmm:rolleyes1

[alldiz]

I would not have patience with that situation.
I might have washed my clothes a second time to make sure they were clean :rolleyes1

:lmao: :rotfl2:
Yes then pull out your pillowcase with your
bras and undies....and say they need to be washed separate;)
Kerri

[DisneyDVCdad]

They wanted to use the one you were using after you used it because..... You made it the happy SSR washer with super cleaning power!

[bpmorley]

Here is what happened.
We were in the pool in the Congress park section while our clothes were being washed. I kept an eye on the clock to know when the washer stopped. I saw a couple go into the laundry room and the husband came out and looked at everyone in the pool and kept pointing to the laundry room. I thought maybe my wash was done and he was letting me know so I walked into the laundry room to check our clothes. I only used one washer, the other one was empty. The lady was standing there staring at me so I said something like "Oh my stuff isn't done yet." She seemed mad and just said, "Well, we don't have a washer and dryer in our room." Okay so I said "We don't either, so we come here to do laundry, it's free so you can use that washer right there ." She said she needed both. I just walked out and swam with my family while they sat on the chairs and stared at us until I went back into the laundry room. The lady and here husband followed me and stood there while I put my clothes into the dryer. Then they started filling up the washer I just used. :confused3
I don't know what the big deal was. I felt so uncomfortable. Like I was in their way or something. Like the laundry room is for their own personal use or something. They were very strange. Again I watched the clock so I could check my clothes. They followed me into the laundry room everytime I went in there. Did they think I would steal their laundry or something? My stuff wasn't even fully dry but I pulled it out anyway and got the heck away from those people.
I'm not that paranoid. I could see if they were in a hurry, or whatever, but this experience made me feel weird.
What do you think?

Sounds like they were just miserable people. They guy would have gotten a punch in the face if it was me.
I have to say that we've done laundry near the main pool a few times and have never had a problem.