The Smoking DSA's @ Resorts Info Thread

[EMom]

Originally Posted by ang

Hi Everyone,
we stayed at POP Aug 13, to let you know, when we recieved our map there was nothing on there about smoking pits.
but everyone was smoking in smoking pits.
A lot of them is in the sun...ugh ....I think they should have more of them....
Thought you would like to know...

I don't mean to be a dunce, but what is a smoke pit?

I know the POP map has marked DSAs, but are you saying there are also unofficial areas called "smoke pits"? If so, what are they are where are they? (Besides in the sun......)

[ang]

Originally Posted by EMom

I don't mean to be a dunce, but what is a smoke pit?

I know the POP map has marked DSAs, but are you saying there are also unofficial areas called "smoke pits"? If so, what are they are where are they? (Besides in the sun......)

NO, I just call them smoking pits.. The right term is DSA. No there is no unofficial areas....
I recieved 2 different maps..because we switch rooms.. on either of them did it read DSA. They were normal maps that did not list any smoking areas. You just saw them posted.

Most of them are in the sun. Only 2 I remember being in the shade is backside of the main hall; before the walk down the stairs to the main pool. The second, by the bus stop. The ones around the lake are in the sun. The computer pool is the sun. I hit about 6 different ones.

[EMom]

Sheesh! That's what I keep tallking about when I mention "miserable DSA locations." One might be miserable for nonsmokers, such as just outside the entry to the main building.....because what nonsmoker wants to walk through a wall of smoke to get to the food court..... But another miserable DSA location could be miserable for the smokers. No shade in high temps is miserable.

I have asthma, can't be around smoke and therefore want the smokers to be enticed to go to the DSAs. I think they need to be mentioned at check-in, well marked, and comfortable. If not, the same old/same old will happen. Most rule-abiding smokers will clinch their teeth and follow the rules, but a few diehards will just blow it off and smoke in their nonsmoking rooms or just outside their (my) door. I think POP needs to order some patio umbrellas......

Thanks for the "smoke pit" explanation. It almost sounded like something that would go nicely with marshmallows.

[DAniece]

Originally Posted by EMom

Sheesh! That's what I keep tallking about when I mention "miserable DSA locations." One might be miserable for nonsmokers, such as just outside the entry to the main building.....because what nonsmoker wants to walk through a wall of smoke to get to the food court..... But another miserable DSA location could be miserable for the smokers. No shade in high temps is miserable.

I have asthma, can't be around smoke and therefore want the smokers to be enticed to go to the DSAs. I think they need to be mentioned at check-in, well marked, and comfortable. If not, the same old/same old will happen. Most rule-abiding smokers will clinch their teeth and follow the rules, but a few diehards will just blow it off and smoke in their nonsmoking rooms or just outside their (my) door. I think POP needs to order some patio umbrellas......

Thanks for the "smoke pit" explanation. It almost sounded like something that would go nicely with marshmallows.

Excellent points...
If the DSA's are uncomfortable and / or inconvenient, they won't be used.
I'm still wondering why so many of the DSA's at Epcot had their benches removed... doesn't entice people to get out of the walking-traffic-flow and stay in one area if there isn't anywhere to sit down.

EG

[ransom]

Originally Posted by DAniece

Excellent points...
If the DSA's are uncomfortable and / or inconvenient, they won't be used.
I'm still wondering why so many of the DSA's at Epcot had their benches removed... doesn't entice people to get out of the walking-traffic-flow and stay in one area if there isn't anywhere to sit down.

EG

I hadn't heard about that. Do you recall which of the DSA's had their benches removed?

[kaytieeldr]

I have asthma, can't be around smoke and therefore want the smokers to be enticed to go to the DSAs. I think they need to be mentioned at check-in, well marked, and comfortable.

I rhink Disney's just trying to 'entice' us not to smoke, without actually banning it

[EMom]

Originally Posted by kaytieeldr

I rhink Disney's just trying to 'entice' us not to smoke, without actually banning it

You may be right.

But.....That's not a very effective strategy. Yes, I'd love it if 100% of the people of the world would stop smoking. I think it would be healthier for them and I know it would be healthier for me. But I am a realist. It's just not that easy for a smoker to abstain from smoking for the duration of their vacation, even if it is made terribly inconvenient. I may pass up a $12 alcoholic beverage because I think it's an "inconvenience" to my wallet, but then again, I can take or leave that drink......water or iced tea is fine. Inconveniencing the dickens out of a smoker will only stop the tiniest percentage from smoking.

I'm just trying to look at this realistically. If quitting smoking was easy, there would be far fewer smokers. So people are still going to smoke. There are plenty of people who cannot be around smoke. It's not that hard to come up with ways to keep these two groups separate for the short time it takes to smoke a cigarette and keep everyone happy. Comfortable DSAs play a big role in that.

If inconvenience was enough to make people stop smoking, then price hikes and public smoking bans would have decimated their numbers long ago. That hasn't happened, so I don't think inconvenience plays much of a role in whether a person smokes or not. JMHO.

[DAniece]

Originally Posted by ransom

I hadn't heard about that. Do you recall which of the DSA's had their benches removed?

Well, there used to be 2 or 3 benches at the DSA between Japan & Morocco -- now there's one.

I seem to remember that the DSA in the UK was next to benches, now the smoking ash can is away from the benches.

Those are the two that stick out in my mind because we walk by them so often.

EG

[ransom]

Originally Posted by DAniece

Well, there used to be 2 or 3 benches at the DSA between Japan & Morocco -- now there's one.

I seem to remember that the DSA in the UK was next to benches, now the smoking ash can is away from the benches.

Those are the two that stick out in my mind because we walk by them so often.

EG

You're right, the UK one was next to the benches -- or at least it was last year.

Thank you for the update!

[Cindy's Mom]

Originally Posted by ang

NO, I just call them smoking pits.. The right term is DSA.

I was referring to the DSA's at the WL as "heroin dens", especially the one by the arcade. You're so secluded from everything else.

[Arielsfanmom]

Any one back recently from OKW? I was wondering about DSA's. On the maps they show only by the pools I have read post than you could also smoke out side the building near the parking lots is this correct? I just want to check before I get a big fine. I may just sit in the car instead of walking a while if I am far from a DSA.

[cc1075]

I haven't been to OKW yet, but I have spoken with CMs - - - they allow smoking outside of every building. Also the pools and several smoking areas down by Olivia's. They have not had any complaints or problems that I know of at OKW. I think of all the resorts they will probably have the best and most smoking areas.

[DrmWvr1299]

Originally Posted by Cindy's Mom

I was referring to the DSA's at the WL as "heroin dens", especially the one by the arcade. You're so secluded from everything else.

Tell me more about the DSA's at WL. I know where the arcade is located but for the life of me can't figure out where there would be a DSA.

[Cindy's Mom]

Originally Posted by DrmWvr1299

Tell me more about the DSA's at WL. I know where the arcade is located but for the life of me can't figure out where there would be a DSA.

When walking past the arcade, the DSA is immediatly after it. The outer wall of the arcade is (or the end of the building) it where it is, there is a garbage can there, make a right. Its after the "end of the building" but WAY before you get to the busses.

I haven't had coffee yet, so I'm thinking that this description isn't making much sense.

[DVCconvert]

Originally Posted by cc1075

I haven't been to OKW yet, but I have spoken with CMs - - - they allow smoking outside of every building. Also the pools and several smoking areas down by Olivia's. They have not had any complaints or problems that I know of at OKW. I think of all the resorts they will probably have the best and most smoking areas.

Yes...their called balconies!