Back from SSR **Victims of a crime**

[goldilocks_63]

"I don't think anyone blames the OP for what happened. The experience is being cited as an example or warning to others so that it might not happen to them. However, unless we get further clarification, I'm not sure that the blame can be placed on Disney either. We assume a certain amount of risk when we leave our cars, baggage, etc. When leaving real valuables, the safety deposit box is the way to do it. "

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My family has had a safety deposit box robbed, of all places, in a bank. Very expensive jewelry was taken. Unfortunately, all you can do is make it unlikely to be robbed.... But nobody is completely safe, even at Disney.

Sorry for your loss.

Please let us know if you think of some constructive way we can help you, other then endless commentary and b-------.

Goldi

 

[Dean]

As noted, this is strange. For Disney to be liable, you'd have to PROVE something happened within their direct control. The OP left themselves open fo questioning by being so secretive and not being willing to provide facts. Since they voluntarily posted the thread, that alone bothers me. They should not have posted if not willing to share the pertinent facts. At this point no one here knows what we're being warned about. It if was in the safe and can be proven it was taken by an employee, there might be recourse. Or if it could be proven it was taken by an employee Disney knew or should have know was a problem, there might be a case. But you'be got to prove it, not just be convinced it happened. That means eye witnesses, cameras or the like. The fact it was there where one left it, wherever it was left, then not there when whatever was picked up, proves NOTHING.

 

[Kadorto]

.There is something very screwy going on here If you look at OP's profile she claims to be a police officer. If that were true...first, one would think that she would be a bit savvier on how to safe guard valuables. Secondly, she would have known that filing a report with hotel security is not the same as an official police report. Lastly, although she has posted elsewhere in other DIS forums lately, she hasn't responded to the overwhelming response on this thread. I'm not sure why WIS posted the story to begin with. Maybe a troll or just having fun trying to see how many posts the thread will generate. Whatever the reason I wouldn't put a lot of faith in her story.

On a lighter side, even if her story is a fraud, we should thank WIS for bringing personal security into the spotlight. Even though I doubt her story the underlying message is important. In 2004 nowhere is safe. Especially on vacation where people want to forget about problems and are in a relaxed atmosphere. Unfortunately, when we let our guard down the chances of being a victim increase dramatically. Has nothing to do with Disney but more with the world that we live in. Disney has one of the best security programs and I have been impressed with the amount of resources they devote to this area. Additionally, quite a few of their security officers are retired police officers. So there is a lot of law enforcement experience down there

 

[manning]

Use a money belt. Or a money pouch that hangs around the neck. My mother always favored dairy incorporated bank. At least that is what she called it.

 

[disneycrazed139]

Sorry this happened. I can imagine what a nightmare it must have been. However, and I do understand you are a victim of a crime here, there really wouldn't be anything that Disney could do, as theft is a matter for the police. Had Disney confronted this suspect, they wouldn't have a legal leg to stand on for doing so. And, as others have said, theft of cash is a problem anywhere if it's not in your own pocket.

 

[bounceytigger]

There is something very screwy going on here. If you look at OP's profile she claims to be a police officer.

The OP doesn't claim to be a police officer anywhere in her post....

Agreeing with what another poster stated, the OP's frustration seems to be more with how the situation was handled by Disney, and it sounds like she just needed a place to vent her frustrations overall! I'm sure she'll fill us all in once she's able.

Or then again, given the responses thus far, maybe she won't feel up to filling us in!!!! LOL

 

[Kadorto]

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[dyingtodisney]

During our trip to SSR in June I lost my adult room key with charge privileges and my hubby freaked! I called the front desk to have them "cancel" it and told them I was concerned if anyone found the key they could charge whatever to it, basically I wanted to report that it was lost so I wouldn't be responsible if there was a spending spree. The lady at the front desk acted like I was a complete moron and said "that has never happened here". I thought that was a little rude of her to assume that everyone staying on disney property were saints and I was a paranoid freak...

 

[bounceytigger]

Ah ha! I stand corrected, Kadorto!

I'd still rather give her the benefit of the doubt, though....I feel a bit badly for her having to be raked over the coals by everyone, on top of having kidney stones! Maybe one day we'll actually get the whole story... Meanwhile, the drama continues!

 

[Mark099]

Thank you for sharing your terrible tale. I just confirms why I am so paranoid about having valuables while staying in hotels. We always use the safe.

I realize that Disney will not replace the cash, but during our last vacation in June we had some administration and customer service issues. Without going into details, let's just say we were inconvenienced on more than one occassion. The hotel manager was very willing to hand out one-day UPHs. We settled on 9 of them for a value of almost $450. It means that on our next vacation we won't have to spend any money on theme park tickets.

 

[Kadorto]

bounceytigger,

Sure you would like to give her the beneift of the doubt...You're a nice person who just happens to endear a certain hyperactive orange/black feline. It is nice to see all of the unconditional support on this thread though. That's what makes DIS boards so magical. As for me....maybe I need to quick trip down to WDW for a dose of pixie dust before I can have faith in WIS posts.

 

[bounceytigger]

Kadorto, you got a laugh out of me on this one!

Sure you would like to give her the beneift of the doubt...You're a nice person who just happens to endear a certain hyperactive orange/black feline.

Now go get yourself some pixie dust!!!
(PS--The hyperactive feline is actually my 2 year-old son's favorite...but the cat kinda grows on you after awhile!!)

 

[Divamomto3]

Originally posted by Pinnie
Ya know, this post has given me a pause to think.

How many people drop off their luggage for the day and then pick it up and head for the airport with it? While I would love to say that I can trust EVERYONE that Disney hires, the point is that there can be a rotten apple in the bunch that could slip something in that luggage and have it carried aboard the plane!

I hate to sound like Henny Penny here, but we always take our luggage and lock it in the car after we check out. I know it isn't an option for those that use other means of transportation, but it is really gving me something to think about.

pinnie

This is an excellent point...especially now that we can't lock our luggage anymore. Yikes!

 

[mickeys#1fan]

I haven't read the long string of replies, so I don't know if this has been brought up or not. WDW isn' t in Orange County's jurisdiction. Osceola County is who should have been called.

 

[sap1227]

If I am not mistaken, all of the resorts, except for the AllStars (and maybe AKL) are on Orange County property. The AllStars are in Osecola county (making the tax there a 1/2% higher).

 

[Dean]

Originally posted by bounceytigger
Ah ha! I stand corrected, Kadorto!

I'd still rather give her the benefit of the doubt, though....I feel a bit badly for her having to be raked over the coals by everyone, on top of having kidney stones! Maybe one day we'll actually get the whole story... Meanwhile, the drama continues!

I don't think the OP has been raked over the coals and is likely getting off easy considering they started this thread and then witheld pertinent details for us to make any real decision on the validity of the complaint. Not only did the the OP withold the details, they did so in one of those "I know a sescret" type of ways. They should not have poted this thread if that was their circumstance. This is coming across as one of those "I left my car running with the keys in the ignition and it was stolen" type of deals. The incident may have happened, I'm not particularly doubting that though others have.

 

[las3888]

I'd still rather give her the benefit of the doubt, though....I feel a bit badly for her having to be raked over the coals by everyone, on top of having kidney stones!

I really agree--I just can't believe how this thread is just focusing on whether the story is true, and doubting the credibility of this poster, including the moderator! Let's please be a little neutral here. Now, I know there are some holes here, but we need Wisbucky and only Wisbucky to fill them in. All this other speculation is getting everybody nowhere!

Whether this story is true or not, I still will walk away with this post of feeling that I will probably not check anything with Disney in storage if at all possible. I probably wouldn't have anyways, but it just confirms my intuition. Theft can happen anywhere, anytime, and sorry folks, it DOESN'T surprise me that Disney was less than attentive (if this is true). I'm not saying everybody should follow suit and never check their luggage with Disney - I know some people have no choice, but at least this post should make you think twice and ASK QUESTIONS before you do so. How can this hurt anybody?

I am going to stop reading this thread from this point on because I am just tired of all the FLAMES!

 

[CarolAnnC]

I just can't believe how this thread is just focusing on whether the story is true, and doubting the credibility of this poster, including the moderator!

Since I am the only Moderator to have posted to this thread, I assume you mean me. Reread my post and you will not see ANY indication that I have "doubted" the OP.

The OP has chosen not to clarify with more details. Since this thread has turned the way of flaming people, on both sides, and since this is NOT the Debate Board, the topic is now closed.