(CLOSED) The Smoking DSA's @ Resorts Info Thread

[safetymom]

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[englishrose47]

I did think this thread was for smokers to comment on DSA's and I do think the Top floor would be a good location! I also wish in the parks the DSA's were signed the way restrooms are, it sure would help!!

 

[lisalonglash]

I did think this thread was for smokers to comment on DSA's and I do think the Top floor would be a good location! I also wish in the parks the DSA's were signed the way restrooms are, it sure would help!!

Sorry if this is OT, but how are the DSAs in the parks signed? Thanks!

 

[ransom]

Sorry if this is OT, but how are the DSAs in the parks signed? Thanks!

Your best bet is to look for the trash cans with the box o' sand on top (for use as an ash tray). That's the only sure sign you're in a DSA.

 

[JennaTX]

Your best bet is to look for the trash cans with the box o' sand on top (for use as an ash tray). That's the only sure sign you're in a DSA.

IMO at whatever park you ae, just grab a map and the DSA's are shown.

I found most of them easily, except for one at AK.

 

[ChelleinNC]

IMO at whatever park you ae, just grab a map and the DSA's are shown.

I found most of them easily, except for one at AK.

I was actually very frustrated last week while down there because the DSA'
s weren't where they were supposed to be or where they had been previously. We've been so many times that DH and I can walk to the DSA's in our sleep but last week we would get to one, but there was no trash can, no ash tray. We thought maybe they moved it, so we looked all around and then grabbed a park map that should it exactly where we "knew" it was (but wasn't) Very frustrating! I am very happy to play by the rules, but if Disney wants people to only smoke in DSA's, then they need to be there. Epcot was the worst with "missing" DSA's, there were at least 4 that weren't there

 

[ransom]

Epcot was the worst with "missing" DSA's, there were at least 4 that weren't there

Really! Which ones?

 

[jamstew]

I was actually very frustrated last week while down there because the DSA'
s weren't where they were supposed to be or where they had been previously. We've been so many times that DH and I can walk to the DSA's in our sleep but last week we would get to one, but there was no trash can, no ash tray. We thought maybe they moved it, so we looked all around and then grabbed a park map that should it exactly where we "knew" it was (but wasn't) Very frustrating! I am very happy to play by the rules, but if Disney wants people to only smoke in DSA's, then they need to be there. Epcot was the worst with "missing" DSA's, there were at least 4 that weren't there

I agree! I had posted earlier in the thread (after I got back in mid-May) that at least two weren't there. I checked on the map as well. I actually had to ask a CM somewhere between Africa & Asia, and the one he directed me to was behind a set of restrooms. You couldn't see it until you actually got around behind the building. I'll bet I spent an extra 30 minutes walking around looking for DSAs that were on the map. I guess they haven't changed the maps since I was there

 

[ChelleinNC]

Really! Which ones?

At Epcot:
-the one near the Test Track exit
-hidden one by Mission Space
-one between the Land and the Seas with Nemo
-one across from restrooms behind Innoventions West

There were no trash cans, no ashtrays at any of these locations but they're all still listed on the map.

 

[ransom]

At Epcot:
-the one near the Test Track exit
-hidden one by Mission Space
-one between the Land and the Seas with Nemo
-one across from restrooms behind Innoventions West

There were no trash cans, no ashtrays at any of these locations but they're all still listed on the map.

Arrgh! The one by Mission Space is one of our faves. Hopefully it was just a fluke, like last year people were complaining that Disney was removing benches, but then when we went the benches were all in place -- they'd just been out for maintenance/repainting or whatever.

It gives me hope that the maps haven't changed.

 

[jamstew]

At Epcot:
-the one near the Test Track exit
-hidden one by Mission Space
-one between the Land and the Seas with Nemo
-one across from restrooms behind Innoventions West

There were no trash cans, no ashtrays at any of these locations but they're all still listed on the map.

When was this? I used the one between the Land & the Seas in early May. I also used the one between M:S and TT, if that's the one you're talking about, both of which were still marked and had ashtrays and trash cans.

 

[englishrose47]

Sorry if this is OT, but how are the DSAs in the parks signed? Thanks!

They're not that'smy point!I think the signes they have like for the restrooms on the posts would be great! I had to ask so many times as I would look on the map and still not find them!!

 

[englishrose47]

IMO at whatever park you ae, just grab a map and the DSA's are shown.

I found most of them easily, except for one at AK.

Shown but not easy to find !! A lot of times I just spied smokers and went over to them and it was always a DSA!!My favorite was in MK near Indy Speedway!!

 

[Reginak]

First of all, let me state that I have never smoked, but married a guy who likes to smoke a few cigars a day and has always been very considerate of other people. On all of our previous trips we never asked for a smoking room because my husband didn't want to bother anyone so he would only smoke on the balcony of our room and never in the parks, etc.

At OKW, he spent the first few days getting grouchier and grouchier because he didn't like smoking so close to the paths where everyone walks. Finally, he tried the DSA in front of our building but never really felt comfortable.

When we moved to FW cabins I told DH that he could smoke on the deck, but he wanted me to check with the front desk. I had called the resort previously as well as searching Disboards to verify the information, but to make him feel better I called anyway. After calling the "front desk" and getting the run around, I finally went to the real front desk where the concierge told me that of course DH could smoke on the porch as long as smoke didn't get into the room.

I think that the DSAs are so far from some of the cabins that the resort lets people smoke there until a DSA can be built closer by.

I honestly wish that WDW would designate a building or section at each resort where smokers could smoke on the balconies only. I would like to start a petition to send to WDW but have no idea how to do it.

Regina

 

[JennaTX]

I agree! I had posted earlier in the thread (after I got back in mid-May) that at least two weren't there. I checked on the map as well. I actually had to ask a CM somewhere between Africa & Asia, and the one he directed me to was behind a set of restrooms. You couldn't see it until you actually got around behind the building. I'll bet I spent an extra 30 minutes walking around looking for DSAs that were on the map. I guess they haven't changed the maps since I was there

That one took me forever to find too, I kept thinking I was crazy because I couldn't find it!

At Epcot:
-the one near the Test Track exit
-hidden one by Mission Space
-one between the Land and the Seas with Nemo
-one across from restrooms behind Innoventions West

There were no trash cans, no ashtrays at any of these locations but they're all still listed on the map.

Oh wow, that is too bad if those aren't still there. I haven't been in a year, and when I went last summer, what was listed on the map was actually there.

 

[bonzarella]

Epcot has also lost the DSA behind England in the garden area. AK has lost two , one between Asia & Africa in a nice shaded area. The other outside of Flame Tree, next to some shop before the bridge. These were not relocated just removed. This is as of this week.

 

[cc1075]

Epcot has also lost the DSA behind England in the garden area. AK has lost two , one between Asia & Africa in a nice shaded area. The other outside of Flame Tree, next to some shop before the bridge. These were not relocated just removed. This is as of this week.

I have a question - when the DSA disappears do they re-do the maps? If the map indicates a DSA one should be able to smoke in that area - what do you mean they are lost??

 

[bonzarella]

they have been removed, no longer there. We did not check the maps, as we are pretty familiar with most of the DSA.

 

[cc1075]

they have been removed, no longer there. We did not check the maps, as we are pretty familiar with most of the DSA.

Thanks for the quick answer. I wonder - if the maps show the DSA and you go to that area - what could they do if they found you smoking there??

Dumb question I guess - they could ask you to put it out!! However, if they remove the DSA's and don't change the maps - I think that could be a problem.

 

[englishrose47]

First of all, let me state that I have never smoked, but married a guy who likes to smoke a few cigars a day and has always been very considerate of other people. On all of our previous trips we never asked for a smoking room because my husband didn't want to bother anyone so he would only smoke on the balcony of our room and never in the parks, etc.

At OKW, he spent the first few days getting grouchier and grouchier because he didn't like smoking so close to the paths where everyone walks. Finally, he tried the DSA in front of our building but never really felt comfortable.

When we moved to FW cabins I told DH that he could smoke on the deck, but he wanted me to check with the front desk. I had called the resort previously as well as searching Disboards to verify the information, but to make him feel better I called anyway. After calling the "front desk" and getting the run around, I finally went to the real front desk where the concierge told me that of course DH could smoke on the porch as long as smoke didn't get into the room.

I think that the DSAs are so far from some of the cabins that the resort lets people smoke there until a DSA can be built closer by.

I honestly wish that WDW would designate a building or section at each resort where smokers could smoke on the balconies only. I would like to start a petition to send to WDW but have no idea how to do it.

Regina

When you figure out how to start the petion may I be signer #1 !! I have said all along that smoking on top floors of bldgs on the balcoonies should be allowed. Those who don't smoke would not be put there and I guaranatee the top floors would fill up very quickly who knows they might even become preferred Then Disney could make money outta us smokers