Break-ins at WDW Parking Lot??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

DisneyFanSince71 · 11-03-2009, 07:24 AM

We are leaving WDW at the end of the day and we were planning to keep our luggage in the car. I presume that WDW has the boilerplate "we are not responsible for breakins" language in their parking agreeement. But what is the risk of a auto breakin at WDW? My guess it would be fairly low as you have trams going thru the lot the entire day. Thoughts?

Robo · 11-03-2009, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyFanSince71

We are leaving WDW at the end of the day and we were planning to keep our luggage in the car. I presume that WDW has the boilerplate "we are not responsible for breakins" language in their parking agreeement. But what is the risk of a auto breakin at WDW? My guess it would be fairly low as you have trams going thru the lot the entire day. Thoughts?

There are large "luggage lockers" near the parking lots at the parks.

If in doubt, use them.

jb01 · 11-03-2009, 07:59 AM

I haven't heard of any lately but I imagine it could happen. Put what you can in the trunk and cover any valuables that someone might be able to see just by walking by. I really don't think you would have any problem.

RMulieri · 11-03-2009, 08:06 AM

It has happened.I know of some people that had their GPS stolen out of their cars in the Mk parking lot. It happens , but it is rare. Don't leave anything in there that you may be devastated to find gone

SlightlyGoofy · 11-03-2009, 08:15 AM

I never keep anything of any value at all visible in my car no matter where it is parked. Thieves think nothing of doing hundreds of dollars worth of damage to break in to steal the smallest thing nowadays.

I think the most risk, and I see this often, is people who park in the unloading zone and haul one load of stuff to their room leaving their car unlocked, or even wide open. Opportunity makes a thief easier than anything else. Most are too darned lazy so if confronted by a bit, even a small bit, of difficulty they will look elsewhere.

Lots of folks let down their guard at DW because it has such a wonderful reputation but there will always be those who will take advantage of such. I once saw a family leave their stroller, with purses, outside a public restroom. I stood guard and warned them when they came out. I hope they listened.

SG

CAJUNWDWFAN · 11-03-2009, 08:39 AM

It probably happens more than you think or is reported. I remember a few months ago it was reported someones entire car was stolen at the Wilderness Lodge. I'm not singling out the WL but it could happen anywhere.

Mickeypooh99 · 11-03-2009, 08:43 AM

My dad had his mini van broken into and his wallet stolen. However he had left the wallet in plain sight by mistake. He just walked off and forgot it. The security at Disney took a report, but that was all. Dad had to cancel his credit cards, and had no cash left. We had to lend him money for the rest of the week. Lesson learned... Don't leave valuables in plain sight!!!

Coach81 · 11-03-2009, 08:57 AM

I have never heard of it.. thank goodness.

wmharley · 11-03-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DisneyFanSince71

We are leaving WDW at the end of the day and we were planning to keep our luggage in the car. I presume that WDW has the boilerplate "we are not responsible for breakins" language in their parking agreeement. But what is the risk of a auto breakin at WDW? My guess it would be fairly low as you have trams going thru the lot the entire day. Thoughts?

what is the chance of a breakin at your home while you are gone?

its either it happens or it doesn't.

johnGorski · 11-03-2009, 10:54 AM

I think your are safer at Disney then somewhere else. They do keep a good eye on the car during the day. As other post stated someone taking a wallet, GPS small it would be easy for a theif as it would take a few seconds. A car full of luggage would be diffrent they would not risk getting caught doing this. Everytime we go we have luggage and go straight from the airport to park. We just hide all of the valuables. never had a problem

tony67 · 11-03-2009, 11:08 AM

As long as it is not visible you should be fine.
Anything irreplaceable should not be left in the car, just in case.
(Passports, tickets etc..)

I do it all the time, but I also make sure I do not have anything in the trunk I need in the parks.

The last thing you want to do is to be opening the trunk full of luggage to find something.
If someone is watching this is what they look for.

Also more importantly do not leave a GPS or Phone in the car and visible.
These are far more likely targets of opportunity.

fall08CP · 11-03-2009, 12:03 PM

Even though trams go by all day long, they don't have any clue whose car belongs to whom. Theives can be sneaky and make it look like they are getting into their own car, when really they are breaking into someone else's. Also, we've all seen how long the rows of cars are. If they went way down, there wouldn't be many people around at all. Same with strollers, even though there are cast members around, they don't know who owns each stroller, so don't leave valuable stuff unattended. Be smart.

Jeanieblue114 · 11-03-2009, 12:05 PM

Why don't you just leave your luggage at bell services at the resort until the end of the day. On your way out of town, go pick it up from bell services. Then it is tucked away and safe and not sitting in a hot car either.

disnut8 · 11-03-2009, 05:37 PM

As others have said, use common sense. Most cars these days have trunks where you cannot see into them. If you do have to have something visible, throw a jacket or something like that over the top of it. Make it look casual like you just left the jacket in the car. The key is to make a would-be thief have to work hard to get into your car. With the thousands of vehicles in a Disney World parking lot, if they can't get into your car within seconds, they will just move on.

I once left my car door (the back seat door on the driver's side) standing wide open in a resort parking lot for over four hours. Unintentionally, of course. I had taken something from the backseat and started talking to my husband. Then I just walked away without shutting the door. When we came back later, nothing had even been touched. But I wouldn't count on that at all! I was extremely lucky.

In other words, don't be as absent minded as I was and you should be fine.

maxiesmom · 11-03-2009, 08:10 PM

While I haven't read any reports of cars being broken into, recently there have been quite a few posts from people who have had things stolen while at Disney World. It is very scary! Disney will not be responsible if your car is broken into. If you plan on leaving stuff in your car, leave anything of value in the trunk, or better yet, leave valuables at home.

11-03-2009, 07:24 AM	#1
DisneyFanSince71 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 211	Break-ins at WDW Parking Lot??? We are leaving WDW at the end of the day and we were planning to keep our luggage in the car. I presume that WDW has the boilerplate "we are not responsible for breakins" language in their parking agreeement. But what is the risk of a auto breakin at WDW? My guess it would be fairly low as you have trams going thru the lot the entire day. Thoughts? __________________ WDW October 24, 1971 (Official Opening Day) WDW 74, 78, 82, 89, 96, 98, 2006, 09 DL 97, 2004

11-03-2009, 07:59 AM	#3
jb01 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 912	I haven't heard of any lately but I imagine it could happen. Put what you can in the trunk and cover any valuables that someone might be able to see just by walking by. I really don't think you would have any problem. __________________ As you approach life's crossroads...look both ways

11-03-2009, 08:06 AM	#4
RMulieri DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 9,848	It has happened.I know of some people that had their GPS stolen out of their cars in the Mk parking lot. It happens , but it is rare. Don't leave anything in there that you may be devastated to find gone __________________ Next trip 2011-Disneys Beach Club Villas "Once you Choose Hope, Anything is possible"

11-03-2009, 08:15 AM	#5
SlightlyGoofy I shall be forced to take you on an endless tour I know where some of your favorite spots are Join Date: May 2001 Location: Indiana Posts: 7,615	Nothing visible I never keep anything of any value at all visible in my car no matter where it is parked. Thieves think nothing of doing hundreds of dollars worth of damage to break in to steal the smallest thing nowadays. I think the most risk, and I see this often, is people who park in the unloading zone and haul one load of stuff to their room leaving their car unlocked, or even wide open. Opportunity makes a thief easier than anything else. Most are too darned lazy so if confronted by a bit, even a small bit, of difficulty they will look elsewhere. Lots of folks let down their guard at DW because it has such a wonderful reputation but there will always be those who will take advantage of such. I once saw a family leave their stroller, with purses, outside a public restroom. I stood guard and warned them when they came out. I hope they listened. SG __________________ Always smile. It makes your friends happy and worries your enemies. 1984 3 nites off site w children/1985 4 nites Club Villa w children/1989 3 nites CBR & Cruise no children/1992 5 nites POR/1993 4 nites POR/1995 5 nites Music/1996 7 nites Sports w/first grandchild/2000 6 nites Music/Movies (retired!) two grandsons/AND 8 nites Music/Xmas2001 8 nites Sports AND 12 nites Sports/2003 11 nites Sports/2004 12 nites Sports AND 16 nites Sports 2005 10 nites Sports @Xmas/2006 21 nites Sports Free Dining/ 2007 24 nites Sports /Free Dining/AND 10 nites Sports@Xmas/ 2008 14 nites POP /w friend Free Dining DECEMBER 2009 FIRST TWO WEEKS HERE WE COME! All Star Sports is our second home!!

11-03-2009, 08:39 AM	#6
CAJUNWDWFAN Do or Do Not, There is No Try! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: A GALAXY FAR, FAR AWAY Posts: 4,117	It probably happens more than you think or is reported. I remember a few months ago it was reported someones entire car was stolen at the Wilderness Lodge. I'm not singling out the WL but it could happen anywhere. __________________ Disney Trips: Beach Club (Stone Harbor Club!)Dec-2009 Polynesian Resort April-2009 (Honeymoon!) Coronado Springs May-2003, Nov.-2006, June-2008 Port Orleans Riverside October-2007 Wilderness Lodge Dec.-2005, Port Orleans 1994 Numerous trips as a kid to (Contemporary/Polynesian) (1977, 1978, 1980, 1983, 1986, 1987)

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11-03-2009, 08:43 AM	#7
Mickeypooh99 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 483	My dad had his mini van broken into and his wallet stolen. However he had left the wallet in plain sight by mistake. He just walked off and forgot it. The security at Disney took a report, but that was all. Dad had to cancel his credit cards, and had no cash left. We had to lend him money for the rest of the week. Lesson learned... Don't leave valuables in plain sight!!! __________________ Me DH DS9 DS8

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Coach81 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 2,162	I have never heard of it.. thank goodness. __________________ Dec '09 BCV/May '09 BWV/Feb '09 SSR May '08 AKV / Feb '08 OKW Joined DVC Spring '07 Feb '07 All Star Movies Feb '05 Pop Century March '03 Swan March '01 All Star Movies

11-03-2009, 10:54 AM	#10
johnGorski Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 199	I think your are safer at Disney then somewhere else. They do keep a good eye on the car during the day. As other post stated someone taking a wallet, GPS small it would be easy for a theif as it would take a few seconds. A car full of luggage would be diffrent they would not risk getting caught doing this. Everytime we go we have luggage and go straight from the airport to park. We just hide all of the valuables. never had a problem

11-03-2009, 11:08 AM	#11
tony67 I always get odd looks when I put mayo on my fries Ask for Pepe - "The Master" Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 512	As long as it is not visible you should be fine. Anything irreplaceable should not be left in the car, just in case. (Passports, tickets etc..) I do it all the time, but I also make sure I do not have anything in the trunk I need in the parks. The last thing you want to do is to be opening the trunk full of luggage to find something. If someone is watching this is what they look for. Also more importantly do not leave a GPS or Phone in the car and visible. These are far more likely targets of opportunity. __________________ Disclaimer: Everything I've ever told you has been a lie. Including that. If you rob Peter to pay Paul, you can always depend on the support of Paul. "I will not be pushed, filed, stamped, indexed, briefed, debriefed, or numbered! My life is my own.” Be seeing you.

11-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#12
fall08CP DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,264	Even though trams go by all day long, they don't have any clue whose car belongs to whom. Theives can be sneaky and make it look like they are getting into their own car, when really they are breaking into someone else's. Also, we've all seen how long the rows of cars are. If they went way down, there wouldn't be many people around at all. Same with strollers, even though there are cast members around, they don't know who owns each stroller, so don't leave valuable stuff unattended. Be smart.

11-03-2009, 12:05 PM	#13
Jeanieblue114 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 859	Why don't you just leave your luggage at bell services at the resort until the end of the day. On your way out of town, go pick it up from bell services. Then it is tucked away and safe and not sitting in a hot car either. __________________ 1974-2002 Disneyworld Off-property annually 2003 Dolphin Resort 2003 Disney's Vero Beach Resort 2003 Disney's Hilton Head Resort 2004 Disneyworld Good Neighbor Hotel 2004 Disneyland Good Neighbor Hotel 2005-2008 Disneyworld Good Neighbor Hotel Annually July 2009 3 Nights Disney Good Neighbor Sept-Oct 2009 5 Nights Disney's Old Key West

11-03-2009, 05:37 PM	#14
disnut8 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Brasleton, GA Posts: 10,243	As others have said, use common sense. Most cars these days have trunks where you cannot see into them. If you do have to have something visible, throw a jacket or something like that over the top of it. Make it look casual like you just left the jacket in the car. The key is to make a would-be thief have to work hard to get into your car. With the thousands of vehicles in a Disney World parking lot, if they can't get into your car within seconds, they will just move on. I once left my car door (the back seat door on the driver's side) standing wide open in a resort parking lot for over four hours. Unintentionally, of course. I had taken something from the backseat and started talking to my husband. Then I just walked away without shutting the door. When we came back later, nothing had even been touched. But I wouldn't count on that at all! I was extremely lucky. In other words, don't be as absent minded as I was and you should be fine.

11-03-2009, 08:10 PM	#15
maxiesmom The Mean Squinty Eye Works Wonders Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The West side of the mitten Posts: 8,097	While I haven't read any reports of cars being broken into, recently there have been quite a few posts from people who have had things stolen while at Disney World. It is very scary! Disney will not be responsible if your car is broken into. If you plan on leaving stuff in your car, leave anything of value in the trunk, or better yet, leave valuables at home.

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