Candles in Non-smoking rooms

[SandraC]

Hi all! I was wondering if we could bring a nice candle or two to a non-smoking room. I would like it's okay. We would watch it like a hawk. Has anyone else done this? S

 

[macs4us]

I don't see why it would be a problem. I always bring candles, especially my Mickey ones

 

[jel0511]

As someone who requests a non-smoking room for medical reasons (my DS 2 has severe asthma), I'd appreciate you not burning a candle in the room. My son's asthma is triggered by his allergies, and a lot of different smells can get to him. If a very smelly candle was burned in the room prior to our arrival, it might cause him to have an attack. Even though you might not be able to smell anything, there might be enough scent left to trigger an attack for my son. It has happened before, that's why I know. My sister had burned a Yankee Candle at her house the day before we came over, and he had an attack. The scent was a floral one, one of the things that can set him off. So, PLEASE don't do this, you might be causing the next guest harm.

 

[macs4us]

As far as I know, rooms are aired out completely before the next guest. I would think if candles are a problem, then perfume would be as well.

 

[jel0511]

actually it is also (I don't wear perfume anymore). I usually ask the the room to be "de-smoked" (Disney's term) before we check in. They use an ionizer to clean the air, change all bedding and pillows, and clean the carpets. I usually don't rely on this, and check the room out myself before bring my son up. I've gotten pretty good of trying to pick up the smells myself. It is our problem, but I also rely on the previuos occupant to have followed the rules. Also, candle are usually worse, since they are burned for a long time, where as perfune is just sprayed and usually doesn't have time to settle in everything around it, like a candle scent would.

 

[macs4us]

If someone just wants the ambience of candlelight, would unscented candles cause a problem?

 

[jel0511]

No, unscented candles aren't a problem. I use them at home!!! Thanks for asking, I appreciate it!!!

 

[TooBoyz4us]

Sandra C,

I just sent you a PM

 

[welovedis]

We were asked to refrain from using a candle during our last trip. We had bought some candles at DtD and my mom lit one while DH and I were out for dinner that evening. She said she only lit it for a short time but when we came back it was apparent that she has burned it because the smell was quite strong.

The next day our housekeeper must have smelled it and saw the candle because we had a very nice message asking us to refrain from using the candle while staying at the resort. They left us a very courteous message while we were at the parks that day. When I saw a CM from the front desk who remembered me later in the trip I mentioned the candle and she said it is 1-because of fire safety issues and 2-because of air quality issues.

HTH!

 

[macs4us]

I always have mickey head candles left out by the bathtub, and no one has ever said anything - we even had the hotel manager in, and they didn't say a word.

 

[welovedis]

Sorry, I didn't say where it took place--we were staying at ASMo in connecting rooms. I don't know if this is a new thing (but we stayed there 9/01) or not. I do know that many bed & breakfasts that we stay at have always asked that you not burn candles.

Not sure if this is just a weird thing that happened or is the norm.
???

 

[vbfamily]

I have no opinion either way but I would follow Disney's policy on this which is probably no candles.

Not because I don't like candles but just the principle of following the policy-what if the people in the room next to you were playing loud music until 2 a.m because they didn't want to follow Disney's policy or if the people in the room next to you were a party of 8 in a room that is only meant for 4.

I'm not meaning to sound harsh and I have no ill will toward you if you do take a candle but do you understand where I'm coming from?

I realize you are just trying to add some enjoyment to your trip and more power to you for that.

Maybe you could get in-room dining and they would bring a little candle with your tray?

This is just my opinion and it really is a tiny issue but it can go in so many directions it just isn't worth it.

It sounds like there will only be adults on this trip which is probably better as far as using candles goes but I know a lot of families kids are so excited at Disney a candle could easily get knocked down.

 

[peachgirl]

I'd just check with your particular resort before using them. If they say it's ok,.....it's ok.

 

[epcotfan]

I wouldn't use one. Who is liable if there is a fire? Disney doesn't provide them so would the responsibility fall on the guest?

Lighting a candle in a non-smoking room is really no different than smoking in a non-smoking room. Many are allergic to smoke and the odours that scented candles emit.

 

[gepetto]

Ask at the front desk. If they don't have a problem with it...go ahead.


When they run out of smoking rooms, they put the smokers in non-smoking rooms.

 

[Mamu]

We all burn candles in our homes and love them. I would think that even a candle would produce some fumes that could affect others.

I think there are some states that have laws that you cannot burn candles in multi-family homes and resorts.

They may have their own policy that you are not allowed candles because of safety reasons.

There has been a recent increase in dormitory fires and most have been attributed to candles.

I would check to see if this is allowed at the resort. I realize smoking is just as dangerous. Isn't that why a lot of us choose non-smoking rooms.

 

[DMRick]

As someone who requests a non-smoking room for medical reasons (my DS 2 has severe asthma), I'd appreciate you not burning a candle in the room.

If you're asking what the rule is, you need to check with your resort. If you are asking what those of us who might share your room next time think..I'll jsut have to say, that if you burn a candle in my room, and the perfume scent gets into the material, then I'll ahve to get another room. Just like I had to waste hours getting a new car rental, becasue the person before me wore perfume and it was ingrained in the seat belt...the usual rental car clean up didn't remove it..and they tried for about an hour before they switched cars on us. I got tired of sitting in the back seat, so as to not have an asthma attack. Of course I ended up sucking in so much meds, that I slept most of the first two days I was there.
I too, get a non smoking room for medical reasons (wish I could get non perfume/non sports deoderant rooms). I was told they DIDN'T give out non smoking rooms when they run out of smoking..but that they offered non smoking rooms to someone that may have requested a non smoking room, if they wanted a room, and were not going to smoke in it.
My pet peeve, is to be in the non smoking section, and have someone stand outside my room smoking (since the're room is non smoking also), while the airconditioning drags the smoke into my room. Last trip, the wife yelled out and told her hubby it was drifting in their door..to move down aways so she wouldn't have to smell it.

 

[Kallison]

My rule of thumb is when staying in close quarters don't let my enjoyment ruin the enjoyment of others. I stay in non-smoking because smoke smell makes me sick, I also don't enjoy candle scent or perfume, or smelling food from someone's crockpot in their room out in the hallway, or doors slamming - loud music - toilets flushing in the middle of the night. But that is just me.

 

[macs4us]

Check with the resort, and if you can burn a candle for ambience, try an unscented one. Is that a fair summary?