Do Not Disturb Gone! (BLT)

[Luv2Run]

Disney employees are supposed to knock and announce themselves before attempting to get in any room.

As far as someone walking in on your daughters while you are in the shower, throw the latch/dead bolt. End of problem.

This is a good plan until they remove the latch/deadbolts or come up with a way to unlock even those for their required daily security checks.

And I still have yet to see an answer as to whether or not we should expect both housekeeping AND security personnel to be entering the room. I can see housekeeping skipping the room if the Room Occupied sign is on the door, but I do not think that will deter security personnel if they are required by Disney to enter the room every day as they stated in their original notification.

We typically visit for a week at a time with 4- or 5-day park passes, which means we have 2 or more rest days built in where we relax in our room, decompress, go to the spa/pool, etc. And yes, I nap, because I also nap at home. I have hyperthyroidism due to pre-Graves disease, so naps are essential to me getting through my day. Combine that with the aforementioned runDisney events, and sleep is crucial to me. Getting up to let someone into the room will most definitely disrupt my sleep to the point where I will not get back to sleep. Plus, I'M. ON. VACATION. Wanting to get some peaceful sleep (and uninterrupted intimacy with my husband) is not that unreasonable nor too much to ask, IMHO.

 

[monsterkitty]

This is a good plan until they remove the latch/deadbolts or come up with a way to unlock even those for their required daily security checks.

And I still have yet to see an answer as to whether or not we should expect both housekeeping AND security personnel to be entering the room. I can see housekeeping skipping the room if the Room Occupied sign is on the door, but I do not think that will deter security personnel if they are required by Disney to enter the room every day as they stated in their original notification.

We typically visit for a week at a time with 4- or 5-day park passes, which means we have 2 or more rest days built in where we relax in our room, decompress, go to the spa/pool, etc. And yes, I nap, because I also nap at home. I have hyperthyroidism due to pre-Graves disease, so naps are essential to me getting through my day. Combine that with the aforementioned runDisney events, and sleep is crucial to me. Getting up to let someone into the room will most definitely disrupt my sleep to the point where I will not get back to sleep. Plus, I'M. ON. VACATION. Wanting to get some peaceful sleep (and uninterrupted intimacy with my husband) is not that unreasonable nor too much to ask, IMHO.

They aren't going to remove the latch or deadbolt. Those are safety features that every travel/hotel expert in the world tell you to use every time you are in your room.

As Lynne already stated in the thread, if housekeeping enters your room that is the room check. If housekeeping skips your room while your Room Occupied sign is up, call housekeeping when you're ready to leave the room and say, "Hey, we were napping while housekeeping came by. However, we are ready to leave the room so they can swing back by."

 

[MakiraMarlena]

where was it mentioned at any time that they were going to remove the latch or deadbolts?

This is the type of rampant speculation that make these threads go on and on and on.

 

[Luv2Run]

They aren't going to remove the latch or deadbolt. Those are safety features that every travel/hotel expert in the world tell you to use every time you are in your room.

As Lynne already stated in the thread, if housekeeping enters your room that is the room check. If housekeeping skips your room while your Room Occupied sign is up, call housekeeping when you're ready to leave the room and say, "Hey, we were napping while housekeeping came by. However, we are ready to leave the room so they can swing back by."

Thanks for the clarification. One intrusion sure beats two.

However, I still don't see how a housekeeper = qualified security personnel. Maybe I'm just skeptical, but if I were a housekeeper and they told me that I am now required to maintain security checks, then I would feel pretty uncomfortable, to say the least. Again, this is just my opinion, though.

 

[Luv2Run]

where was it mentioned at any time that they were going to remove the latch or deadbolts?

This is the type of rampant speculation that make these threads go on and on and on.

I was being facetious. We need a sarcasm font.

 

[MaryLovesPoohBear]

Thanks for the clarification. One intrusion sure beats two.

However, I still don't see how a housekeeper = qualified security personnel. Maybe I'm just skeptical, but if I were a housekeeper and they told me that I am now required to maintain security checks, then I would feel pretty uncomfortable, to say the least. Again, this is just my opinion, though.

They don't. But don't you feel so safe knowing that they will be doing your security check? No? Some people do. And that is sad.

 

[anomamatt]

This thread it still going strong! Here's my final update from our recent (12/26 to 1/2) stay at Poly:

We had the new signage and we used it during the kids naps (1:30-3ish) and kids bedtime (~9pm). We were never disturbed during any of those times. In fact, we were never once disturbed. We asked for housekeeping to come before 1pm (we always do that) and they came sometime when we were in the parks each morning. This was over 8 days, some days we only did parks in the morning and we napped the kids nearly every day.

I had concerns about this policy with nap times, but again, we were never disturbed one single time. I have to assume housekeeping did their thing before 1pm and that was good enough for the room check. If they are even doing daily room checks (we have no idea, they just now say they might). Anyhow, if you are concerned about naps, you should be fine... we were!

 

[buzznina]

Disney employees are supposed to knock and announce themselves before attempting to get in any room.

As far as someone walking in on your daughters while you are in the shower, throw the latch/dead bolt. End of problem.

"Supposed to knock and announce" is key, I have already read a post where the OP mentioned that they were giving their child a bath and heard a soft knock and thought it was their DH coming back so she did not hurry to the door or yell anything and the worker entered their room without announcing it. Which is a problem. Plus, I do not know how many posts I have read where the mousekeeper opened the door without knocking or was opening it as they were knocking. So forgive me if I have absolutely no confidence in WDW actually knocking loud and announcing themselves before entering a room. Also; in the Mod resorts like CSR that has the double doors to the sink area plus the bathroom door, you are not going to hear them unless they loudly announce that they are entering the room.

And what if my DW is in the shower and I decide to go to the CS or get some ice, how the heck am I suppose to put the latch on? So, NOT the end of problem!!

 

[maxiesmom]

And what if my DW is in the shower and I decide to go to the CS or get some ice, how the heck am I suppose to put the latch on? So, NOT the end of problem!!

Well then you can decide if it is enough of an issue to not go get ice right that second. Yes you may have to make some choices, but none of them are life altering choices. So he waits 2 minutes to shower, or you wait 10 minutes to get ice. Neither is the end of the world. A tiny bit inconvenient maybe. But nothing that should drastically impact your life.

 

[gwynne]

Well then you can decide if it is enough of an issue to not go get ice right that second. Yes you may have to make some choices, but none of them are life altering choices. So he waits 2 minutes to shower, or you wait 10 minutes to get ice. Neither is the end of the world. A tiny bit inconvenient maybe. But nothing that should drastically impact your life.

You said it perfectly. It really doesn't have to be some sort of hugely difficult situation.

 

[gwynne]

They don't. But don't you feel so safe knowing that they will be doing your security check? No? Some people do. And that is sad.

Eh, I tend to think they are just looking for things that appear very much out of the ordinary. I'm not bothered. I'd much rather have a hotel room that is regularly attended to.

 

[monsterkitty]

"Supposed to knock and announce" is key, I have already read a post where the OP mentioned that they were giving their child a bath and heard a soft knock and thought it was their DH coming back so she did not hurry to the door or yell anything and the worker entered their room without announcing it. Which is a problem. Plus, I do not know how many posts I have read where the mousekeeper opened the door without knocking or was opening it as they were knocking. So forgive me if I have absolutely no confidence in WDW actually knocking loud and announcing themselves before entering a room. Also; in the Mod resorts like CSR that has the double doors to the sink area plus the bathroom door, you are not going to hear them unless they loudly announce that they are entering the room.

And what if my DW is in the shower and I decide to go to the CS or get some ice, how the heck am I suppose to put the latch on? So, NOT the end of problem!!

Earlier in this thread Lynn stated that this was proven to be false and that the thread was removed.

 

[GTApex]

where was it mentioned at any time that they were going to remove the latch or deadbolts?

This is the type of rampant speculation that make these threads go on and on and on.

I heard they will be removing the doors and replacing them with bead curtains.

/ true story!

 

[TLSnell1981]

Eh, I tend to think they are just looking for things that appear very much out of the ordinary. I'm not bothered. I'd much rather have a hotel room that is regularly attended to.

One would hope, that Disney would use a common sense approach, but I've experienced too many inconstancies with cast members. I don't blame the employees, rather the employer.

The wording on the new "room occupied" hangtags was a misstep in my opinion. It's pretty much the reason for this thread.

 

[rpb718]

I heard they will be removing the doors and replacing them with bead curtains.

/ true story!

As long as they keep the latch/deadbolt. You had me worried there.

 

[MolonLabe]

so if the dog tag is on the door, they'll knock.

If they knock and don't get an answer for more than 7 hours then the room occupant has run afoul of the dog policy anyway.

So the dog tag doesn't mean Disney employees won't enter the room or try to contact the occupant about entering the room.

You are assuming a lot. Including that a employee is going to stand at your door for 7 hours waiting for you to get back, lol.

I just returned from WDW with my dog today.

The DND dog hanger is just that. A true DND. The duty manager told me under no circumstances would a WDW employee enter a room with a "pluto" door hanger. Note, the word, nor the dog actually appear on the door hanger. The new policy will NOT preempt the pet DND notices. Any housekeeping must be scheduled ahead of time with, preferably, at least an hours notice and you are to allow for 30 minutes for the room to be dog free during the service.

I stayed for about 5 nights, never had maid service, I emptied the trash myself and met the mousekeeper outside on two different days as she was passing by and swapped out towels. I actually tried to schedule service on the early afternoon of New Years eve as I was taking it easy having closed MK down at 3am and not heading out for NYE festivities until later in the day but had to cancel an hour passed and no one came and I was about ready to go.

 

[abinormal]

I have no problem with hotel staff entering a room when they have cause fir concern. All hotels already have such policy in place.

My problem is the statement that they WILL be entering every day. I put up the DND because I don’t want anyone in my room, whether I’m there or not. I also don’t need or want housekeeping services. So that means I have to accept that someone is in my room when I’m not there, and/or that they will be bothering me at some random time when I am there.

And the idea that it will actually prevent anything is laughable.

 

[MolonLabe]

I would guess there's a difference between a police officer who is technically required to carry a firearm and a person on vacation who for whatever reason can't handle being in public without a gun. Personally, I'm more concerned knowing random people are wandering around with weapons than employees of hotels possibly entering my room.

If they are required, they can't go into a WDW park then. Ever.

WDW policy is very strict, "only on duty law enforcement officers with jurisdiction on WDW property may carry firearms into the parks."

Apparently police officers are capable of defending Iger when he's paying them but the second they are off the clock they become bumbling incompotent idiots. It makes about as much sense as virtually any other WDW security methodology.

Word for word copy paste for those interested-

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Thank you for contacting the Walt Disney World Resort.

It may interest you to know we have a strict policy regarding firearms.

Our policy is that no guns are permitted in our theme Parks or Resorts.

If a resort guest brings one on property, it must be locked up in the safe deposit boxes at the front desk, not in a room safe. If guests visiting our theme parks bring in firearms, it must either be left in their vehicle, or checked in with security when entering the park. Only on-duty law enforcement officers whose agency has jurisdiction at the Walt Disney World Resort may carry any weapon.

If you have questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us.

Sincerely,

— Betsy Mayer, WDW Online Communications
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[tim123]

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[Allison]

This thread it still going strong! Here's my final update from our recent (12/26 to 1/2) stay at Poly:

We had the new signage and we used it during the kids naps (1:30-3ish) and kids bedtime (~9pm). We were never disturbed during any of those times. In fact, we were never once disturbed. We asked for housekeeping to come before 1pm (we always do that) and they came sometime when we were in the parks each morning. This was over 8 days, some days we only did parks in the morning and we napped the kids nearly every day.

I had concerns about this policy with nap times, but again, we were never disturbed one single time. I have to assume housekeeping did their thing before 1pm and that was good enough for the room check. If they are even doing daily room checks (we have no idea, they just now say they might). Anyhow, if you are concerned about naps, you should be fine... we were!

I think it is worthwhile to post this again.