Ceiling fans being removed from the Poly!!!

[SL6827]

I believe this is all about Disney's bottom line. No doubt!

 

[ArwenMarie]

I don't agree. People wouldn't just adjust to what they needed to be comfortable, they would be wasteful. They would do it just because they could when they wouldn't have it at the same temp at home.

You said somewhere on here or the other thread that you put socks on in a room that is 75 degrees. That's fine obviously but I would say that 99% of people are not cold enough to put socks on in a room that is 75 degrees. So maybe people who are concerned about this aren't just trying to rip Disney off, but maybe they need a lower temp than you to be comfortable.

 

[dansdad]

I can't believe Disney didn't just charge them for the missing items. They have these really cool plush beach ball pillows at Paradise Pier at DLR and they actually have the price listed in the literature in the room (can't remember the price, maybe $50?) Isn't that part of the "incidentals" you leave a CC number for?


Note to self: Pack bolt cutters.

You don't have to leave a CC for incidental at WDW resorts.

And it was decided that they didn't want to accuse their guests of stealing so they just removed the problem.

 

[ArwenMarie]

I'm going to bring a thermometer on our next trip. I'm so curious to find out what the secret setback temp is

I will report back

 

[maxiesmom]

You said somewhere on here or the other thread that you put socks on in a room that is 75 degrees. That's fine obviously but I would say that 99% of people are not cold enough to put socks on in a room that is 75 degrees. So maybe people who are concerned about this aren't just trying to rip Disney off, but maybe they need a lower temp than you to be comfortable.

I will say I don't know anyone who has to have their rooms in the low 60s to be comfortable. And yes, it has been discussed.

I also wouldn't say someone putting their room that low when they are not in it is ripping Disney off. Being a bit wasteful, yes, imho. I don't blame Disney at all for picking a temp limit and setting in it. Remember too they will get rid of the limit if a guest asks. It just keeps those for who it really isn't important from cranking the temp low for the heck of it.

 

[mom2rtk]

I will say I don't know anyone who has to have their rooms in the low 60s to be comfortable. And yes, it has been discussed.

I also wouldn't say someone putting their room that low when they are not in it is ripping Disney off. Being a bit wasteful, yes, imho. I don't blame Disney at all for picking a temp limit and setting in it. Remember too they will get rid of the limit if a guest asks. It just keeps those for who it really isn't important from cranking the temp low for the heck of it.

And I assume you that doesn't mean they don't exist.

 

[ArwenMarie]

I will say I don't know anyone who has to have their rooms in the low 60s to be comfortable. And yes, it has been discussed.

I also wouldn't say someone putting their room that low when they are not in it is ripping Disney off. Being a bit wasteful, yes, imho. I don't blame Disney at all for picking a temp limit and setting in it. Remember too they will get rid of the limit if a guest asks. It just keeps those for who it really isn't important from cranking the temp low for the heck of it.

Actually they won't get rid of the setback if you ask. I have a lot of stories I could tell about that. If anyone has gotten them to take off the motion and infrared sensor and take the setbacks off, I would love to know how

 

[mom2rtk]

It just keeps those for who it really isn't important from cranking the temp low for the heck of it.

So wait. You think guests turn the temp down just for the heck of it? They're willing to be uncomfortably cold just to take advantage of Disney?

 

[maxiesmom]

So wait. You think guests turn the temp down just for the heck of it? They're willing to be uncomfortably cold just to take advantage of Disney?

No.

 

[Pennstate6411]

No.

Disney limits it to save money, however I don't think taking limits off would cost them that much money - If people are uncomfortable their entire stay will give them reason to maybe stay off property next time

 

[sweetpee_1993]

No one has said to have the air turned off for the whole day. However, it does not need to be down into the 60's (as many posters like it) when there is no one in the room.

Remember too that now the resorts charge for accepting packages. I don't believe it is much, but it is something to be aware of. And unless you put up the Privacy Please tag, there is no guarantee housekeeping will leave the fan on.

In post #91 this gentleman did imply that a/c units shouldn't run all day.

The fee to accept a package is $5, I think. Less than a crappy burger. I'd leave a note for mousekeeping to keep the fan running with a little tip. They will.

 

[jarestel]

Regardless of whether one is aboard the fan bandwagon or not, it's a little hard to understand the rationale behind the "I don't need or want [fill in blank] so therefore nobody should need or want [fill in blank]" statements. Choice is usually a good thing. If fans are present in the rooms, those who feel more comfortable with them on may use them and those who don't like fans can keep them turned off. Every one is happy. When fans are removed, choice and universal happiness are removed as well.

 

[ErinsMommy]

Actually they won't get rid of the setback if you ask. I have a lot of stories I could tell about that. If anyone has gotten them to take off the motion and infrared sensor and take the setbacks off, I would love to know how

So just say come September and we're really hot in the room (and I'm not really a fortune teller, but its currently 92 here in NJ and my thermostats are lower than 72) there's a chance they wont have someone come up and disable the thermostat so we can get it cooler than 72 degrees?

 

[dansdad]

So just say come September and we're really hot in the room (and I'm not really a fortune teller, but its currently 92 here in NJ and my thermostats are lower than 72) there's a chance they wont have someone come up and disable the thermostat so we can get it cooler than 72 degrees?

They've always done it for us whenever we've asked.

 

[ErinsMommy]

They've always done it for us whenever we've asked.

Good to know, i know some have said you can tell if maintenance has disabled it vs. just temporarily lowering it? How can you tell if they actually disable the sensor?

 

[dansdad]

Good to know, i know some have said you can tell if maintenance has disabled it vs. just temporarily lowering it? How can you tell if they actually disable the sensor?

Not sure. But after they came we were able to set the thermostat to 68, it would actually go to 68 and would not shut off in the middle of the night.

 

[Disney & ME]

Good to know, i know some have said you can tell if maintenance has disabled it vs. just temporarily lowering it? How can you tell if they actually disable the sensor?

We asked them to lower the temp last year and they did, but it still shut off which was frustrating.

Yesterday was a prime example as to why I need it cooler when I go to FL. It was 90 degrees in Maine and although not humid, it was hot. With the AC on the bedroom finally got to 71, which was still warm to me. I guess it is the same thing when FL friends come to Maine and it is 70 and they ask to turn the heat on! It seems a simple fix would to allow a 10 degree spread from 65 to 75 for guests to make their own choice.

Disney is paying lots of money to stores such as The Emporium and the cold air just goes constantly out the doors. Maybe they could figure out a way to save costs in that area rather than cutting costs on the backs of their paying resort guests.

 

[ArwenMarie]

They've always done it for us whenever we've asked.

Were you there when maintenance came? What did you see them do? Did it stay like that for the rest of your trip?

 

[ArwenMarie]

So just say come September and we're really hot in the room (and I'm not really a fortune teller, but its currently 92 here in NJ and my thermostats are lower than 72) there's a chance they wont have someone come up and disable the thermostat so we can get it cooler than 72 degrees?

I've had a variety of responses. Mostly, to be honest, I've had a bunch of lies. Disney has never helped anything for me regarding this issue and numerous attempts. We travel in August so it's usually an issue. It was only when were staying at another resort this Spring Break that I learned how it's actually done by talking to the maintenance man who was actually sent to disconnect it Honestly at Disney your best bet is to set it to 72. Then try to go to sleep like that. If you go low and then it shuts off, you'll be more uncomfortable when you wake up burning hot

 

[ErinsMommy]

I've had a variety of responses. Mostly, to be honest, I've had a bunch of lies. Disney has never helped anything for me regarding this issue and numerous attempts. We travel in August so it's usually an issue. It was only when were staying at another resort this Spring Break that I learned how it's actually done by talking to the maintenance man who was actually sent to disconnect it Honestly at Disney your best bet is to set it to 72. Then try to go to sleep like that. If you go low and then it shuts off, you'll be more uncomfortable when you wake up burning hot

Guess I'll have to try it out when we get there but I have a feeling it'll be too warm for me to comfortably sleep.