Allowed or not allowed?

[rosiep]

So, every guest that brings a flat iron or curling iron for their hair is in the wrong also?? Disney provides hair dryers, but I always bring my own. My teenage daughters bring at least 2 flat irons between the 4 of them.

A toaster, IMO, is no different as far as being a fire concerns than a curling iron or flat iron.

I think you've made a good point. I once brought an espresso machine with me to Disney and used it during my CSR stay. I just kept it on the table. I never hid it and Mousekeeping never had a problem with it.

 

[MissSaraMangel]

So, every guest that brings a flat iron or curling iron for their hair is in the wrong also?? Disney provides hair dryers, but I always bring my own. My teenage daughters bring at least 2 flat irons between the 4 of them.

A toaster, IMO, is no different as far as being a fire concerns than a curling iron or flat iron.

I never thought of that, very true! A toaster is a lot safer than those! You can leave those on accidently and have it burn something or catch fire and those are allowed. I'm soooo bad with forgetting to turn my flat iron off, I always think I'll give my hair a final touch in a few minutes so I leave it on but never do Whereas once your toast, bagel, poptarts pop, the heat goes off, although you should still unplug it. Nice observation, I will feel no guilt bringing in my toaster now!

 

[HiHoOffWeGo]

I really don't care and some BRB's don't care either cause they will do what they wish anyway as they in there lives feel they are above us all. Just like the PPL who park in the no parking fire lane in front of the grocery store because that is not for them cause they are just going in for a gallon of milk.

 

[LilyWDW]

Awhile back, someone emailed Disney and asked about this. The short answer was that they were not allowed and that the only rooms where they would be permitted were rooms with a built in kitchen/kitchenette.

Hairdryers/flat irons are not usually grouped together with kitchen appliances when it comes to fire hazards and codes. They are very different items.

 

[mickeye]

I have to add to that; I am an architect and have been through lots of training on fire codes.To put it bluntly, it the toaster catches on fire while you are in or out of the room and it causes damage or loss of life, you can be held personally liable for any damage or loss of life if the FM determines it was not a Disney provided toaster - but one you brought from home.......I wouldn't chance it in a million years.

Maybe they don't think losing their home and everything else they own to a wrongful death suit isn't anything to worry about.

So, every guest that brings a flat iron or curling iron for their hair is in the wrong also?? Disney provides hair dryers, but I always bring my own. My teenage daughters bring at least 2 flat irons between the 4 of them. A toaster, IMO, is no different as far as being a fire concerns than a curling iron or flat iron.

Yes, everyone of them is wrong also. Disney provides a hair dryer; that's the only LEGAL hair accessory in the room as it is Disney's.

I am a Disney rule-breaker. have purchased an $8 toaster from Wal*Mart for use in a WDW hotel room and will do so again. I think it is is perfectly safe as long as you monitor it and unplug it when you leave. It won't spontaneously catch on fire while unplugged ... not in a million years. Just don't burn your toast!

The general public just doesn't understand the principles of fire and combustion. A short in an appliance (even small ones like an $8.00 Walmart toaster) can begin as an undetectable smolder that gets a start before the plug is pulled, but doesn't show itself until some time goes by (like after you leave the room). Things can smolder for hours.

I think you've made a good point. I once brought an espresso machine with me to Disney and used it during my CSR stay. I just kept it on the table. I never hid it and Mousekeeping never had a problem with it.

Mousekeeping knows nothing about Electricity or Fire Sciences. If they did, they be earning a lot more money as Fire Fighters or electricians.

I never thought of that, very true! A toaster is a lot safer than those! You can leave those on accidently and have it burn something or catch fire and those are allowed. I'm soooo bad with forgetting to turn my flat iron off, I always think I'll give my hair a final touch in a few minutes so I leave it on but never do Whereas once your toast, bagel, poptarts pop, the heat goes off, although you should still unplug it. Nice observation,I will feel no guilt bringing in my toaster now!:Woohoo:

How much guilt will you feel if your toaster starts a fire and three children napping in the next room are killed because you had to have your morning toast right away, rather than wait until you got to the food court? People, we're talking about the safety of human lives here. Where are people's priorities these days? This is a sad commentary on our society.

 

[robinb]

How much guilt will you feel if your toaster starts a fire and three children napping in the next room are killed because you had to have your morning toast right away, rather than wait until you got to the food court? People, we're talking about the safety of human lives here. Where are people's priorities these days? This is a sad commentary on our society.

Exaggerate much? It's really hard to take you seriously when you resort to hyperbole.

 

[Deb & Bill]

Now, I'm not a big fan of the Disney Moms Panel because they can get stuff wrong - but as they are out there longer, they usually get more stuff right. So I put Toaster in the search panel and every toaster hit said that Disney did not allow them in hotel rooms that did not have kitchens or kitchenettes.

 

[MissSaraMangel]

Maybe they don't think losing their home and everything else they own to a wrongful death suit isn't anything to worry about.



Yes, everyone of them is wrong also. Disney provides a hair dryer; that's the only LEGAL hair accessory in the room as it is Disney's.



The general public just doesn't understand the principles of fire and combustion. A short in an appliance (even small ones like an $8.00 Walmart toaster) can begin as an undetectable smolder that gets a start before the plug is pulled, but doesn't show itself until some time goes by (like after you leave the room). Things can smolder for hours.



Mousekeeping knows nothing about Electricity or Fire Sciences. If they did, they be earning a lot more money as Fire Fighters or electricians.



How much guilt will you feel if your toaster starts a fire and three children napping in the next room are killed because you had to have your morning toast right away, rather than wait until you got to the food court? People, we're talking about the safety of human lives here. Where are people's priorities these days? This is a sad commentary on our society.

Seriously?! Wow, I asked a simple question, I didn't expect to be treated like a potential murderer if I brought a toaster. Please, I know you might have seen some awful stuff for you to be acting like this but you're acting ridiculous and being overly paranoid and there is no reason to treat us like criminals and potential murderers for bringing small kitchen appliances or hair curlers/flat irons to Disney.

 

[MissSaraMangel]

Thank you LilyWDW and Deb & Bill for giving me sources saying that they are in fact not allowed, which is what I was looking for, thanks!

 

[sndral]

Who knew the toaster thread would still be alive and become so controversial. The answer appears to be unless you have a kitchen, then no, it's not allowed w/ a number of people declaring this is not a rule they are willing to follow.
The toasters themselves are less of a problem (except, of course for those recalled for being a fire hazard - such as recently Hamilton Beaches model) than the idiots using them irresponsibly - the counter surfaces in resort rooms are not typically of a material that will withstand heat and thus a toaster is not such a good choice for a cramped motel room - there's no place to safely use it. A distracted guest who forgets a stuck bagel in the toaster while getting ready, perhaps, or racing to make an ADR or rope drop and leaves w/ it on will easily ignite nearby materials. Fortunately I assume Disney has sprinkler systems and fire rated doors, so the damage one hopes should be contained in the idiot guest's room.
I fly, so am not tempted to pack half my kitchen when I go to Disney, and I can survive the trek to a nearby food court to retrieve warm food, or, in a pinch even eat something cold in my room in the am and if my resort neighbor is a the rules are silly so I'm not following them type, I hope they are at least a responsible rule breaker and make sure all forbidden devises are fully cooled off and unplugged before they leave their room.

 

[Mom2six]

I would never take a toaster to a hotel, and think cooking appliances should not be allowed. However, if the toaster is only plugged in under the supervision of the guest, I don't see how this is so terribly dangerous. I mean we all use toasters in our home and don't freak out about the baby sleeping in the same house. And I always keep my toaster unplugged when not in use because there have been toasters that caused house fires (our last toaster was recalled for that reason).

I too looked on Disney Mom's Panel, and this is what I found:
"Hi Mike,

Great idea, and one they we have done ourselves a few times. Disney is cautious about what it allows guests to bring and use in their rooms, however we have never had any problems bringing a small electric toaster in our bags. We have used it in the rrom for toast, bagels and my boys' favorite, pop tarts for breakfast and late night snacks.


Wishing you a fantastic time!"

 

[maxiesmom]

I would never take a toaster to a hotel, and think cooking appliances should not be allowed. However, if the toaster is only plugged in under the supervision of the guest, I don't see how this is so terribly dangerous. I mean we all use toasters in our home and don't freak out about the baby sleeping in the same house. And I always keep my toaster unplugged when not in use because there have been toasters that caused house fires (our last toaster was recalled for that reason).

I too looked on Disney Mom's Panel, and this is what I found:
"Hi Mike,

Great idea, and one they we have done ourselves a few times. Disney is cautious about what it allows guests to bring and use in their rooms, however we have never had any problems bringing a small electric toaster in our bags. We have used it in the rrom for toast, bagels and my boys' favorite, pop tarts for breakfast and late night snacks.


Wishing you a fantastic time!"

I hate to break it to you, but the Mom's Panel is notorious for giving out bad information! Disney doesn't check them at all to make sure what they are telling people is correct.

 

[*Fantasia*]

I don't want to scan through all the posts.. My question is.. Is the flat iron allowed? Thank you.

 

[davedmaine]

No big deal, people; it's just a toaster. If you can get it on the airplane, bring it.. Seriously, someone would complain because they smell bread or a bagel being toasted?

 

[Too Far From Home]

We have been bringing toasters and electric tea kettles to WDW resorts of every type for 15 years. We leave them out in plain sight. We have never had anyone even suggest that it was an issue, and this over dozens of trips. Did I ever ask anyone at WDW? No. I will continue to bring them until someone at WDW tells me otherwise.

That said, I am aware of the fire hazards associated with these devices, so we follow the same rules in WDW that we follow at home - we unplug them before we leave.

 

[Koz]

Allowed or not allowed?

 

[robinb]

Allowed or not allowed?

Thanks for reminding me of this blast from the past:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=721697

Allowed or not allowed?

FTR, I actually saw a grill like the one above on a patio at the Beach Club .

 

[Sparkly]

I can't see how it would EVER be a good idea to have a toaster in a hotel room if they weren't intended to be in there. As another poster mentioned, the surfaces in rooms aren't meant for electrical items like that. Talk about a major fire risk!

And what if you burn the toast? You'll be smelling it for the rest of your stay and I'm sure Mousekeeping wouldn't be too happy either.

As for the napping kids comment..wow. Just wow. Should we knock on our neighbours doors before we make toast just in case they have kids?

 

[dzorn]

I can't see how it would EVER be a good idea to have a toaster in a hotel room if they weren't intended to be in there. As another poster mentioned, the surfaces in rooms aren't meant for electrical items like that. Talk about a major fire risk!

And what if you burn the toast? You'll be smelling it for the rest of your stay and I'm sure Mousekeeping wouldn't be too happy either.

As for the napping kids comment..wow. Just wow. Should we knock on our neighbours doors before we make toast just in case they have kids?

Given the fact that people use curling and flat irons on the counters daily why would you think the counters cannot handle the heat. I don't know about anyones else's toaster but mine generally does not heat the counter at all. We always have a toaster with us as DD has food allergies and cannot use the food court.

Denise in MI

 

[PrincessSuzanne]

I have a novel idea, why don't you pick up the phone and call Disney and ask, or if you don't want to call, there is a contact us area on the website where you can e-mail them and someone will contact you, then you will have an official answer.