Alarm Clocks

[Maistre Gracey]

Changes in what are in hotel rooms over the years:

-shower caps
-shoe shine kits
-Emory boards
-Irons and ironing boards use to be by request only
-Hair dryers use to be by request only
-Room Keys
-Fee's for lost keys
-Safe deposit boxes only at front desk
-Matches and ashtrays
- Phones in bathrooms (yuch)
-shag carpet and lovely wall paper

In 17 years as a member I probably used the alarm clock (on purpose) a couple times. Years ago we had a travel alarm. As far as DVD player maybe a couple times, years ago when my kids were young.

Really?? I'm calling BS. I that many years you glanced at the clock twice??

MG

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

What I don't understand is the vitriol about having a clock on the bed stand and the disdain that some of us like to have the time easily visible? There are other things in a room that I don't personally use but others do. Contrary to the big old "welcome homes" it's not actually my home and should suit many different people.

 

[BillPA]

It's NOT about the clock, it's about DVD removing things that were part of the original package. I know many of you are new and have no idea what has been taken away or down graded over the years. Just wait, unless we get a good management team, that cares about the people that pay their salaries you will see more and more changes. Or shoul I say less and less.

 

[kittyab]

if you are not willing to keep up with modern technology and its uses its not really Disney's problem if you don't like the changes they make.

Alarm clocks are a thing of the past and will soon be gone from every hotel room in the country.

That is not very nice. I just don't live on my cell phone. I don't see well without my glasses and when I wake up in the middle of the night and I want to know what the time is, I want a alarm clock.

And really what is the big deal? I want a alarm clock. Some people would prefer extra usb ports to charge their devices. (Yes I own a laptop, tablet, etc.)

 

[tjkraz]

What I don't understand is the vitriol about having a clock on the bed stand and the disdain that some of us like to have the time easily visible? There are other things in a room that I don't personally use but others do. Contrary to the big old "welcome homes" it's not actually my home and should suit many different people.

No vitriol...just personal opinion. 10 years ago I used a clock radio. Today I don't. If Disney asked for my feedback, I'd tell them to get rid of the thing. If they're getting the same feedback over and over again, it's a logical move. And per the second post in the thread, clocks are still available upon request.

It doesn't make sense for Disney to remove a $10 clock radio against the wishes of the majority of its guests. If others disagree and simply view this as a budget cut from an uncaring management team, then we probably don't have any common ground for discussion.

 

[kittyab]

What will they take out next? Coffee pots? Microwaves? The toaster? (yes we used those items on our last visit too)

 

[tjkraz]

What will they take out next? Coffee pots? Microwaves? The toaster? (yes we used those items on our last visit too)

Do you see any parallels between use of those items and clock radios?

To most people, the functions of a clock radio have been entirely replaced by smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs (entertainment) and even the hotel telephone wake-up service.

Can the same be said for coffee pots, microwaves and toasters?

 

[kittyab]

Do you see any parallels between use of those items and clock radios?

To most people, the functions of a clock radio have been entirely replaced by smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs (entertainment) and even the hotel telephone wake-up service.

Can the same be said for coffee pots, microwaves and toasters?

I see it as a way to get you to eat more at their restaurants.

 

[carlbarry]

Do you see any parallels between use of those items and clock radios?

To most people, the functions of a clock radio have been entirely replaced by smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs (entertainment) and even the hotel telephone wake-up service.

When I wake up (several times) during the night, can I glance at at a TV, laptop, tablet, Smart phone, or "hotel telephone wake up service" to see what time it is, and then roll over and go back to sleep?

 

[Maistre Gracey]

Someone should do a poll of what age people are who think hotels should keep alarm clocks.

36 and under = 99.2% no alarm clocks
37 - 59 = 33.66% keep alarm clocks
60 and up = What? They removed sundials from the rooms?

For me, at least while at at WDW, it's not about the "alarm clock"; it's more about having a click on the table. I am not sure when knowing the tim

if you are not willing to keep up with modern technology and its uses its not really Disney's problem if you don't like the changes they make.

Alarm clocks are a thing of the past and will soon be gone from every hotel room in the country.

Possibly the most silly statement I've ever heard. A clock is outdated. Do you somehow telepathically get the time transmitted to you? Do you automatically wake up at 3:00 am if needed? If you use your phone you are indeed using AN ALARM CLOCK. Not everyone is glued to their phone mind numbingly every second of the day.

MG

 

[carlbarry]

if you are not willing to keep up with modern technology and its uses its not really Disney's problem if you don't like the changes they make.

Alarm clocks are a thing of the past and will soon be gone from every hotel room in the country.

Hey, then let's ELIMINATE THE TV. We all know that EVERYBODY watches video on their cell phones. That's modern technology. TVs are old school. So who needs the TV? Get rid of 'em!
And the PHONE! Don't get me started. EVERYBODY has a cell phone! Why is there still a phone in the room? Dump the phone!

 

[Maistre Gracey]

If there is ONE item on the planet that will NEVER go obsolete... It's a clock.

MG

 

[BobNed]

Not everyone is glued to their phone mind numbingly every second of the day.

Maybe, but it sure seems like 99% of us are. Sigh.

 

[zavandor]

After the alarm clock woke me up during my last stay at VGC, I am on the "remove the clock" front.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I stay in hotels more than anyone here I'm sure. It blows me away that all these people are having alarms go off all times of the night. I've had that happen maybe three times in my life??? And I literally live 1/2 my life in hotels.

If this is truly happening that often you would think you would learn to check the freekin alarm before you went to bed.

I'm calling phony on many of those mysterious 3 am wake up calls.

MG

 

[kittyab]

When I wake up (several times) during the night, can I glance at at a TV, laptop, tablet, Smart phone, or "hotel telephone wake up service" to see what time it is, and then roll over and go back to sleep?

This is so me! I have have bad vision and I can not see a wall clock without my glasses but I usually can make out the time by the alarm clock by the bed.

 

[kittyab]

I'm calling BS on many of those mysterious 3 am wake up calls.

MG

I did not make it up about the 3 am wake up calls. We were staying at the POR. It happened two nights in a row even though we kept calling asking them to stop them. Finally DH just unhooked the phone in the room.

 

[Maistre Gracey]

I did not make it up about the 3 am wake up calls. We were staying at the POR. It happened two nights in a row even though we kept calling asking them to stop them. Finally DH just unhooked the phone in the room.

I apologize if I came across as though any particular case was phony.
My point was simply I don't think it happens, on a whole, as often as implied in this thread.

MG

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

No vitriol...just personal opinion. 10 years ago I used a clock radio. Today I don't. If Disney asked for my feedback, I'd tell them to get rid of the thing. If they're getting the same feedback over and over again, it's a logical move. And per the second post in the thread, clocks are still available upon request.

It doesn't make sense for Disney to remove a $10 clock radio against the wishes of the majority of its guests. If others disagree and simply view this as a budget cut from an uncaring management team, then we probably don't have any common ground for discussion.

Thanks Tim - It wasn't your post I was referring to as vitriolic . A few were. Your response would have just been one where I questioned what great discomfort having the clock caused you that you couldn't live with having it if others still found it useful just as I'm sure everyone has a room amenity or two that they don't use.

Regarding feedback - they are frequently bs-ing with that line. I'd estimate we've had 2-3 feedback requests per year for resort stays and never once a question on the clock. It doesn't sounds like you were ever actually asked either? I've said before, and I'll say again - even if they claim they are going off off feedback I can 100% guarantee that nobody would have thought they ought to send in feedback that they were happy that they had bedside clocks so any claims of majority not wanting just isn't possible to stand behind unless they actually did poll the entire membership - not that they should. But as I recall the first response was it was industry standard just as many of the selections were in the refurbs being done.

 

[Wenny]

When I wake up (several times) during the night, can I glance at at a TV, laptop, tablet, Smart phone, or "hotel telephone wake up service" to see what time it is, and then roll over and go back to sleep?

Not to beat a dead horse on this one, but yes you can. There are loads of apps that duplicate clocks. A large, clear display that displays all night long. Just like a clock, maybe even bigger and clearer. No fumbling or picking up the device. Wake up, glance at tablet/phone, see time, go back to sleep.

That aside - I do totally understand the argument of "why should I have to do that when a bedside clock should be standard?" And I also agree those who don't use phones or tablets shouldn't be expected to change their habits.

But most people who use their phones instead of alarm clocks are not fumbling for the time in the middle of the night. They're taking 30 seconds to download an app.