can you burn candles?

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

Not to flame the fire (so to speak), but how is using a candle in a hotel room any different from using one in an apartment?

Our lease specifically prohibits candles. That way if we burn down the building, guess who is 100% liable? And I bet our insurance would refuse to pay any of it, because we were engaging in an activity that was forbidden by the terms of the lease.

 

[bwilcox]

Not to flame the fire (so to speak), but how is using a candle in a hotel room any different from using one in an apartment?

At the apartment my DH lived in before we married, someone left a candle burning when he went to work and burned down an entire building(the complex was made up of separate buildings). Soon after that, the apartment adopted a no-candles rule. In general, apartments are smaller and more convenient to get everyone out. Don't get me wrong-a fire in either would be bad-but I would hate it if someone's candle started a fire in the Contemporary on a day when it was booked full and my family was on the top floor.

 

[cupycakesmurf]

You are on vacation. Do you really have to bring a candle with you? Really? Just be happy you're in Disney and call it a day. Are there really people who have time to think about doing things like this? This would never even cross my mind, and I like candles. #1 I wouldn't want to pack candles, #2 who cares, you're on vacation.

 

[purvislets]

I use them at work because I don't have a free outlet for a candle warmer and my office tends to smell like old people.

 

[bumbershoot]

Yankee Candles have a very strong smell to them. I have a free votive-size French Vanilla one. I can smell it quite well through the plastic wrapping. I am certain that if I unwrapped it, the whole large apartment would smell of it.

So I really don't think you would have to burn it to get the room smelly from your YC candle.

But to keep housekeepers from being nervous about it, I would take the wick out entirely (I know you can do that with cheaper candles, can you with YC?), and perhaps just put it away when you're out of your room.

Although from my experience with scents...you'd just have the smell of the room (whatever is objectionable about that) with the YC overlay smell along with it!

 

[Jennasis]

My answer? I sincerely hope not!

 

[JLVermillion]

I see everyones post,and understand all points of view. I have brought my own candles and will reconsider after reading everyones input. I however do not see it as any less of a risk to bring plug -ins ect. . When I was a teen our house caught on fire due a surge in the house that sparked and caught the drapes on fire. I have heard of a lot of fires from people forgetting to unplug curling wands , leaving stove burners on and what have you. As far as smells go what about perfumes and room sprays/cleaning spays? My advice would be to call and ask the resort and ask. I would then say ask yourself how responsible are you at how with candles, burners,plug-in oil lights, curling wands and any other such related items.

 

[LilyWDW]

I did want to suggest also the reed diffusers.

Though I want to say one warning about reed diffusers. If you happen to spill one, wipe it up RIGHT away. These things can peel the stain or paint off of furniture in no time if they are not wiped up immediately.

And most hotels that I know of have had no candle rules.

 

[PrincessKara22]

In magazines models & celebrities are always saying that they travel with candles and different scent oils because they stay in hotels so often and it somehow makes it more "homey". I also have friends who travel a lot for business who do the exact same thing.

I never thought it was "against the rules" but it wouldn't be something I would do. For one thing, I very rarely burn candles at home but also because I wouldn't want to make other guests uncomfortable. That said, I assume that at any hotel there are at least five rooms with candles burning at any given time.

 

[seashoreCM]

Doesn't the no-smoking rule prohibit candles too?

 

[Belle & Ariel]

Doesn't the no-smoking rule prohibit candles too?

I cannot find anything that prohibits candles.

I know many hotels have smoking rooms or smoking floors. More fires start from smoking than candles--I understand if you have experienced a fire from this, it is a very sensitive subject for you. But has anyone seen in writing Disney policy prohibiting candles? We need to put our own emotions aside and answer the question based on Disney policy and not what we want it to be.

I do not bring candles, but am not afraid the world will burn down if OP does.

 

[purvislets]

I cannot find anything that prohibits candles.

I know many hotels have smoking rooms or smoking floors. More fires start from smoking than candles--I understand if you have experienced a fire from this, it is a very sensitive subject for you. But has anyone seen in writing Disney policy prohibiting candles? We need to put our own emotions aside and answer the question based on Disney policy and not what we want it to be.

I do not bring candles, but am not afraid the world will burn down if OP does.

I haven't found anything specific to candles in writing, but I know that they also don't allow things like hot plates (and sometimes even toasters) because they are a fire hazard. If they won't let in a hot plate because it might start a fire, then I imagine a candle would be a no-go.

 

[Belle & Ariel]

I haven't found anything specific to candles in writing, but I know that they also don't allow things like hot plates (and sometimes even toasters) because they are a fire hazard. If they won't let in a hot plate because it might start a fire, then I imagine a candle would be a no-go.

See, this is like another urban myth. There is nothing in writing banning crock pots or hot plates, but it is stated as fact all over the Disboards.

 

[Feralpeg]

Then why does Disney actually light candles in your room? I am only asking because this confuses me. I would never bring my own candles.

http://www.disneyflorist.com/produc...Anniversary-Engagement-Honeymoon-Rose/display

Maybe they are fake candles?? Since they are "Magically Lit." I know you can buy candles that really look real and even smell nice...maybe you should get some of those...there is even a flame looking thing that is somehow fake.

Maybe get something like this! http://www.amazon.com/Flameless-Candle-Set-2d-Ivory/dp/B000XW2GWU/ref=tag_tdp_ptcn_edpp_url

I worked for the Disney Florist. They do not use real candles. They are battery operated candles.

 

[beautyqueen]

I'm not sure if it was already suggested or not but they do sell the rings that go around the top part of the light bulb in a lamp. When the light is on it heats the ceramic ring and gives off the scent.

 

[reiella]

See, this is like another urban myth. There is nothing in writing banning crock pots or hot plates, but it is stated as fact all over the Disboards.

To be fair, the policies are kept internally for the most part. In fact, the extent that is discoverable on the internet is just their FAQ page for the World as a whole. And I'm pretty sure there's more to their hotel policy than don't smoke .

 

[purvislets]

See, this is like another urban myth. There is nothing in writing banning crock pots or hot plates, but it is stated as fact all over the Disboards.

Urban myth or not, it seems pretty common sense to me. You won't get kicked out of your room for having something like that, but it just doesn't seem like it's worth the risk to me.

 

[ChristaDeVil]

Though I want to say one warning about reed diffusers. If you happen to spill one, wipe it up RIGHT away. These things can peel the stain or paint off of furniture in no time if they are not wiped up immediately.

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Good point! I didn't think about that. I usually use mine on a metal filing cabinet or tile countertops at home. I've never had that problem, but I can see where you might on wood or painted items!

 

[ChristaDeVil]

Oh! I had another idea. Kirklands, BB&B, and Linens & Things sell these sachet packets of all different scents for a couple of bucks a piece. It's in a little envelope and is normally used to put in a drawer or closet. I used to use them in my car when I smoked, and they worked like a dream. You just simply take off the outer wrapping and the scent lasts for about a month. A couple of these would be perfect for a hotel room. No fire hazard, no spill dangers (unless you open the envelope).

 

[12kizuna]

....so... am I the only one here who actually likes the smell of hotel rooms?