ShelsGoingToDisney
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I just want to reiterate what the OP has said- You are now aware of what to look for, so try not to worry- enjoy being excited for your trip!!!
I was really worried before we went to WDW a couple of trips ago because of similar threads (however some of them seemed like they were TRYING to freak you out, whereas this thread seems very informative and helpful). Now for each trip, I carry DH's small flashlight and the first thing I do upon entering the room is strip the beds to search, open all the drawers and look behind the headboards with the flashlight. We even lift up the mattress and look between it and the box spring. After I do this, I am not worried anymore. I put it out of mind and move on. You can look up what exactly to look for and honestly, I am so gad I was informed because I then knew I didn't really need to worry. The chances of it happening to you after you have checked thoroughly are VERY slim.
Some people may think it is crazy to check the way I do, but it only takes me 10 minutes and gives peace of mind and saves a ton of money in removal fees if there were some trying to head back to TX with us!
Of course, I wish saying "Don't Worry" would really work, but I know how it is because I am a worrier! Here is to a bug free trip for all of you...
OP- I am so glad that Disney is handling the situation so kindly!
Thank you. That is exactly the attitude I was trying to get across. Not to freak people out but to inform them so they know how to protect themselves.
Had another talk with Disney today and learned a little more about how they take care of the problem when it is discovered. Once they realize there is a problem in a room they not only take care of that room but the rooms on all sides of that room...up, down and on all sides. Then they close the room for 30 days after they treat and have it checked again before they start to use it again. She also said that with cases in the past that she has handled most of the time that they kept getting bit when they got home. She doesn't think that we brought them home with us or at least we kept them from spreading here at home since we haven't got any additional bites which is nice to know!
Of course since they've had "cases in the past" this isn't an isolated incident. It is a huge problem throughout the entire hotel industry and Disney is not immune to that. At least they take responsibility and curb the problem as best they can ASAP. So please inform yourselves on what to look for when you enter a hotel room and don't be shy about alerting management ASAP. If everyone is vigilant then they can keep the spread down.
