Cooking Question

[Camey2487]

Has anyone taken a crockpot to one of the Hotels at Disneyland? Trying to save money on meals.

 

[mydisneyfix]

Wow! Nice idea! We haven't, but we were thinking about dragging along our microwave. Lol I like your idea better.

 

[KalamityJane]

Thought about it last time, but since we fly, it was going to take up too much weight.

 

[DLRfan31]

A crockpot is a good idea. I've brought a small elec frying pan before when I wanted homemade french toast and scrambled eggs. I also made toasted cheese and pattie melts. We usually stay for a couple weeks so sometimes we're ready for some home cookin'.

 

[mellers]

Has anyone taken a crockpot to one of the Hotels at Disneyland? Trying to save money on meals.

Just a warning--get a cheapie one at a goodwill or on sale, don't take your good one. We took a really nice Cinderella waffle iron with us in our checked luggage to Disney World, and on the way back TSA took it apart .

 

[Malcon10t]

Has anyone taken a crockpot to one of the Hotels at Disneyland? Trying to save money on meals.

No, but make sure you ask at the hotel. This could be considered a fire code issue. Also, be aware, some hotels will unplug appliances during housekeeping. And the smell of crockpot cooking often permeates to other rooms. All things to take into consideration.

Now, if you are staying in a hotel room with a kitchen (Tropicana has one, La Quinta, Residence Inn, Staybridge Inn, WOrld Mark, etc) then this is a great idea.

 

[Eddygirl]

Sorry, but if I had someone cooking in te room next to me while stating in a nice hotel I would e

 

[Eddygirl]

Sorry.... Stupid phone! Lol!!

As I was saying.... I would be miffed if someone was cooking in the room next to me in a nice hotel. The reason I stay in a hotel with no kitchen or kitchenette is so I don't have to cook! If I came back to my room and it smelled like someone's kitchen or of garlic etc it would really bother me. Same goes if someone was cooking breakfast like bacon or something in the morning. If you want to cook you should get a room with the facility to do so.

Please don't take me as being harsh.... I totally get where you are coming from, but please take the guests around you into consideration.

 

[pixiewings71]

This is not acceptable at most hotels without kitchens. I'm sure some would allow but but it is a fire hazard, as is taking a microwave, electric skillet, etc etc. Please don't take your own crock pot for meals.

 

[DLRfan31]

then I guess the lamps, coffee maker and hair dryer are fire hazards too.

I would never leave ANY appliance plugged in while I'm out of the room. Just plain common sense.

 

[interstate70s]

A crock pot might be a little much, but what about a hot pot? You could heat hot water for oatmeal or heat soups in it to go with sandwiches.

 

[DLRfan31]

A crock pot might be a little much, but what about a hot pot? You could heat hot water for oatmeal or heat soups in it to go with sandwiches.

I think that would be fine. Just don't leave it unattended.

 

[Purplegal]

No but I've brought a toaster for bagels in the morning!m

 

[Kittyskyfish]

I wouldn't recommend doing crock pot cooking in a hotel room that doesn't have a kitchenette and sink (microwave and bathroom sink does not count). Please understand, I get where you're coming from and saving money is important, but the SMELL that comes from stewing meat and vegetables is not something that neighbors in adjacent rooms want to experience. It's not pleasant; the pervasive odor is distracting and frustrating. It makes the hotel smell greasy and dirty.

And don't even think of doing crock pot tuna noodle casserole. That's just askin' for trouble!!

 

[tanyaewa]

Plus.... How do you wash it out? In the tub?
And all the necessary dishes and utensils? Dish soap, wash rag, dry cloth?
It seems really gross to me.

I am all for picnic meals - cheese, crackers, fruits, even fried or rotisserie chicken but actual cooking makes an actual mess and odors.

 

[sheetz]

Cooking in your room using your own kitchen appliances seems wholly inappropriate to me. Some hotels do offer guest rooms with a kitchenette/microwave and I would think it perfectly fine to do some light cooking using that.

 

[pixiewings71]

then I guess the lamps, coffee maker and hair dryer are fire hazards too.

I would never leave ANY appliance plugged in while I'm out of the room. Just plain common sense.

No, lamps, coffee makers, hair dryers are normally off if you aren't in the room, the exception may be a lamp but housekeeping will turn it off when they leave. Also, these are items that are already in the room so they are accounted for in the wiring. A crock pot may overload a plug and start a fire.

A crock pot might be a little much, but what about a hot pot? You could heat hot water for oatmeal or heat soups in it to go with sandwiches.

Yes, a hot pot would work great! You could do the single serving cup of soups, mac & cheese, etc and you could do hot drinks or oatmeal as the pp said.

Cooking in your room using your own kitchen appliances seems wholly inappropriate to me. Some hotels do offer guest rooms with a kitchenette/microwave and I would think it perfectly fine to do some light cooking using that.

 

[Malcon10t]

Cooking in your room using your own kitchen appliances seems wholly inappropriate to me. Some hotels do offer guest rooms with a kitchenette/microwave and I would think it perfectly fine to do some light cooking using that.

Its why we do love Residence Inn. We have a full kitchen, should we decide to make something. Rarely do we do more than breakfast on Christmas morning, or making cookies/brownies/chex mix, but having a full sized fridge/stove/micro is really nice.

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Agree with the previous posters. If cooking in your room is of such importance/necessity to you, then make sure to book a hotel room that provides cooking space and appliances, like a kitchenette or full kitchen. This will cover the safety, not only of your room, but also the rooms around you. And it should keep smells and such contained to your room and not bother or inconvenience your neighbors.