can the maids get into the safes?

[j_lehr]

I read that thread about someone breaking into the safe to get the wrong wallet...just wondering, can maids or anyone else get into the safes on a normal basis (meaning not breaking in)?

Also, do you think if i lock my suitcase, anything i put into it will be safe?

I leave tonight...guess i am getting nervous.

thanks in advance,
jes

 

[ducklite]

NO. Each safe has only one key, which is why the safes were broken into be security in that other post--with the help of a locksmith.

Housekeepers don't ahve access to your safe--unless you leave it unlocked.

Anne

 

[bytheblood]

I am not sure if Mousekeeping can get into your safe, but I have had an issue with a locked suitcase. (nothing bad)

When I visited in 2002, we emptied our suitcases and put the smaller suitcases into the larger ones and put the locks on them, but did not close them. (in other words, they were on, but not locked) There was nothing in them except the smaller suitcase.

We went to the park all day, came back and noticed when we entered the room that one set of the suitcases were moved. The lock had been locked, when it wasn't before.

I figured Mousekeeping moved it to clean and the lock fell off and they put it back on...who knows?? Nothing was missing and there was nothing in them, so I was not worried about it.

As to the safe....I always use them and have never had anything missing!

 

[colieolie]

I always use the safe in the rooms. I have never had a problem. I would think if you lock things in your suitcase and take the key with you there should not be problem.

 

[bavaria]

I would think if you lock things in your suitcase and take the key with you there should not be problem.

Actually, I disagree with this - if you use a keyed lock on your suitcase, TSA may cut it open on the trip down, leaving you with no usable lock.

Invest in the TSA approved combination locks - if they open them, they are still usable.

 

[Disneyof3]

My husband worked for a company that made safes and he also is a police officier and we have used the safes in the rooms and they are good. He examined allstars the first time and he felt all around the safe and the walls and he said the only way getting in without a key (or locksmith) is tearing the whole safe out of the wall. We use them and they are a good thing. We leave our keys for our vehicle in there and our wallets with our passports and travellers cheques.

 

[TDC Nala]

Housekeepers don't have safe keys. If there is a safe issue they will send security and a locksmith. I had an issue with a locked safe and missing key upon checkin. They sent a locksmith and a security person to see if there was anything in the safe. There wasn't, it was just locked for some reason.

They changed the lock on the safe and I got a new key for it.

 

[kabbie]

I stayed at POR and looked for the safe all over and couldn't find it. I was looking for a big one that I'm used to at other hotels. I stumbled across it in the bathroom by the closet. POR safes (I'm not sure if this is true for all Disney resorts) are only big enough for money and small camera or other small valuables. We couldn't fit our video camera in it. I felt completely safe because there is only one key that opens it and you take it with you.

 

[Micca]

We had a maid get into our safe and I thought we might not ever get her out

 

[SuperDisneyDad]

We lost the key to our safe one time (it was at the Grand Californian Hotel at Disneyland in CA), and reported it to the front desk. They sent a maintenance person along with a security guard to our room (they were there within 10 minutes of our call!!). The maintenance guy had a 'special' key that not only unlocked the lock, but also removed the entire lock mechanism. He then put in a whole new lock mechanism and handed me the new key which worked in the new lock. He never actually opened the door to the safe. The whole process took less than 10 seconds. The only thing they said to me was . . . "We normally charge $50 for a lost key because there is only one key per lock, but we'll let it slide this time. Have a magical day." And they left.

 

[tinabheart]

We had a maid get into our safe and I thought we might not ever get her out

 

[*Fantasia*]

Actually, I disagree with this - if you use a keyed lock on your suitcase, TSA may cut it open on the trip down, leaving you with no usable lock.

Invest in the TSA approved combination locks - if they open them, they are still usable.

I think she is talking about locking her suitcase while she's in Disney, while staying on the property so she doesn't have to worry about the maid snooping into her stuff.

 

[SlightlyGoofy]

Mica, you are seriously disturbed.

Wanna hang out sometime?

Slightly Goofy (whose smilies are not working but smile is)

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Maintenance folks are the only people who can open safes.
2) NO ONE else has access to the safe.
3) They do it without a key.
4) Once opened, they have to replace the lock and re-key.

NOTE: Frequently, people take the safe key when they check out. Then, they see a $35 charge on their credit card for Maintenance to open and re-key.

 

[bavaria]

I think she is talking about locking her suitcase while she's in Disney, while staying on the property so she doesn't have to worry about the maid snooping into her stuff.

Yes, thank you, I understand what she is trying to do.

If you look at the post above mine, someone is suggesting using a lock with a key; this is what I am pointing out is not the best advice.

There is a good chance that a keyed lock will be cut by TSA on the trip down, and the OP will thus have no lock for her suitcase, and would therefore not be able to lock her items in the suitcase while out for the day. Nor would she easily be able to purchase a replacement.

Using a key with a lock for a suitcase in this day and age instead of a TSA approved combination lock is like using a typewriter versus a computer. It works, but it may not work for long.

 

[TDC Nala]

Yes, thank you, I understand what she is trying to do.

If you look at the post above mine, someone is suggesting using a lock with a key; this is what I am pointing out is not the best advice.

There is a good chance that a keyed lock will be cut by TSA on the trip down, and the OP will thus have no lock for her suitcase, and would therefore not be able to lock her items in the suitcase while out for the day. Nor would she easily be able to purchase a replacement.

Using a key with a lock for a suitcase in this day and age instead of a TSA approved combination lock is like using a typewriter versus a computer. It works, but it may not work for long.

I have a suitcase lock. It has a key and is not TSA approved. I don't use it on luggage that has been checked with an airline; I don't lock checked luggage. I use it only while the luggage is in the hotel room or stored in the luggage room if I'm out in the park after checkout. I think that's what was being suggested. Anyone who wants to lock a suitcase before checking it with an airline will have to acquire a TSA approved lock. But if you're just going to lock your suitcase while you leave it in your resort room, a keyed lock will be sufficient.

 

[mrFDNY]

Hi all,
Happy holidays!! To make you feel better, i once left the safe key in the key hole of the safe with over $500 cash and 5 credit cards in the safe, all the maid or who ever had to do was just turn the key to open the safe.I ended up doing this for 2 days straight before i realized i left the key in the safe lock.Nothing was ever touched or missing.