How safe are thoe deluxe hotels.

[vod2117]

I was thinking of sending my 17 year old daughter to Disney alone. Do you think the hotels and parks are safe enough for me to be secure that my daughter wont get hurt

 

[douglisa]

I would suggest you let her have a friend go, or someone, safety in numbers. She may get lonesome. I can not imagine Disney alone. As long as you trust her choices I would say she would be fine. Sometimes getting around and timing things can be confusing and two or more heads are better than none. You could maybe allow enough time for one of her friends to save for the trip. I do not think that deluxe is any safer than value or moderate. They are all equally safe. Because transportation to the parks is included and it is such a family friendly place she would be just fine. Is she flying or bussing? I would worry more about that. Sometimes airports and bus terminals can be scary places.

 

[ajleone]

I would suggest you let her have a friend go, or someone, safety in numbers. She may get lonesome. I can not imagine Disney alone. As long as you trust her choices I would say she would be fine. Sometimes getting around and timing things can be confusing and two or more heads are better than none. You could maybe allow enough time for one of her friends to save for the trip. I do not think that deluxe is any safer than value or moderate. They are all equally safe. Because transportation to the parks is included and it is such a family friendly place she would be just fine. Is she flying or bussing? I would worry more about that. Sometimes airports and bus terminals can be scary places.

I second that

 

[PlutoPony]

Totally alone? I think you have to be at least 18 to check into a WDW hotel.....

 

[Native NYer]

I would suggest you let her have a friend go, or someone, safety in numbers. She may get lonesome. I can not imagine Disney alone. As long as you trust her choices I would say she would be fine. Sometimes getting around and timing things can be confusing and two or more heads are better than none. You could maybe allow enough time for one of her friends to save for the trip. I do not think that deluxe is any safer than value or moderate. They are all equally safe. Because transportation to the parks is included and it is such a family friendly place she would be just fine. Is she flying or bussing? I would worry more about that. Sometimes airports and bus terminals can be scary places.

I agree. I would send someone with her.

 

[rodkenrich]

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[WillCAD]

I was thinking of sending my 17 year old daughter to Disney alone. Do you think the hotels and parks are safe enough for me to be secure that my daughter wont get hurt

As long as she takes the same reasonable precautions that are prudent when travelling anywhere, she would be fine. Noplace is guaranteed 100% safe, especially if a person is careless, but if your daughter is a careful and responsible person, she'd be fine at WDW. The WDW parks and resorts are very safe and secure - as long as you don't do something careless or dangerous. Disney can't protect you from yourself.

But if your daughter is cautious and smart, she'll be fine at any WDW resort of any category from Value to Deluxe.

Totally alone? I think you have to be at least 18 to check into a WDW hotel.....

I believe that's the policy, too, so this may be a completely moot discussion to OP. But crime safety at WDW is an important topic.

I would suggest you let her have a friend go, or someone, safety in numbers.

Not necessarilly. It all depends on the people in question; if OP's daughter is an intelligent, responsible person, she may be perfectly safe all on her own. If the friend she chooses is irresponsible or flighty, then the friend could make things worse.

OP will have to evaluate the daughter and the friend, but based on the fact that they are even asking this question and considering the trip, I'd say that OP is confident in the daughter's responsibility.

She may get lonesome. I can not imagine Disney alone.

Again, that's a completely subjective opinion. YOU may get lonsome, as lots of people do. I never do. OPs daughter, since she is considering this trip alone, is probably a person who doesn't feel the need to have companionshiop 24/7 to prevent lonliness.

As long as you trust her choices I would say she would be fine. Sometimes getting around and timing things can be confusing and two or more heads are better than none.

Yet again, you're making a completely subjective judgement. Getting around WDW is not difficult or confusing at all, as long as you pay attention, read the park and resort maps, read the big signs on every bus, boat, and monorail stop, and ask directions if you don't know where to go.

You could maybe allow enough time for one of her friends to save for the trip. I do not think that deluxe is any safer than value or moderate. They are all equally safe. Because transportation to the parks is included and it is such a family friendly place she would be just fine.

I agree with that; WDW is a very safe place compared to Manhattan or Baltimore or LA. But that doesn't mean that a prudent person should not take basic, reasonable precautions, like locking up valuables in the room, and avoiding dark and deserted areas - especially at night.

Is she flying or bussing? I would worry more about that. Sometimes airports and bus terminals can be scary places.

Sometimes. But again, basic, reasonable precautions can stave off most dangers by simply keeping a person out of potentially dangerous situations. Travel during the day, stay in populated areas, never leave your luggage unattended, keep your money distributed in multiple pockets and never flash more than a few bucks, etc.

 

[luna99]

Two girlfriends of mine and I decided to go to disney as a high school graduation gift to ourselves and we saved the money up throughout the year.. my two friends were already 18 and I was 17 when we went.. we stayed at CBR and had a blast! We flew to disney and my parents trusted me because I had been there enough times that I knew how to get around.. my 2 friends with me had never been before.

I agree that she should probably bring a friend with her and as long as she is staying on disney property and not going anywhere alone without her friends or anywhere private (into someone else's hotel room, etc) she should be fine.

My friends and I even met guys at our resort.. we just walked around with them around the resort and went swimming and ate in the food court with them for a bit... it was one of the best trips I've ever taken to disney!

 

[tiffanymarie813]

i would most say it is safe for you to send her. My parents let me go by my self last year when i was 18. She should take a friend with her though so she doesnt get lonely and has someone to talk with while waiting for the rides.

 

[Aliceacc]

It's not possible to fully ensure anyone's safety. But I think Disney probably does it at least as well as anyone else.

That said, there IS safety in numbers. Having a friend along can only add to her enjoyement. And, assuming it's the right friend, it will add to her safety as well. Two girls together are less of a target than one girl alone.

That said, the indoor corridors of the Deluxes will probably add to her (and your) peace of mind. If you do send her alone, be very specific as to where you want the room to be. Forget solitude; you'll want her near other people. You'll also want to consider whether you want her on the ground floor, so she's avoiding being alone on an elevator when it stops at a floor, or on a staircase alone. These are the precautions adult women take when they travel; you'll want to give them some thought before sending your daughter.

Having a friend (or cousin or sibling) along assures that she'll have someone to eat with, someone to hold on to for the "scary" rides, and someone else to notice all the cute guys.

 

[global_mom]

18yo is the minimum age for check-in to a Disney resort and there must be at least one person of 18yo or older staying in the room. That said, i dont know that they will check her ID or anything but I would not let my child go alone at that age. For Disney's reservation purposes a 17yo is still considered a child.

 

[dizneyluv]

No.

My own child at 17 was too naive and trusting, not sure about yours.

She and I went on girls trips and had alot of fun. Maybe you could wait and go together? As others said I don't think she can check in to a hotel at 17 anyway.

Take Care.

 

[Amor4Pooh]

on several trips over the last 8 years from Los Angeles, (started at age 24), and have stayed everywhere except the Grand Floridian, AS Music, & AS Movies, and have never felt unsafe. Sometimes I would meet friends there, but still stay alone (I like the privacy sometimes). In fact, when I want to take a trip alone, Disney World & the Cruise Line are the first places I consider. I am single with no children, but I love Disney World, even alone.

Is your daughter going with a group, like for a team, or is she attending a convention or event, or meeting others there? That would also factor into my decision to let her go. Also she will need a credit card to charge anything to her room and check in, so if you plan to pay for any of her expenses, you will need to consider that as well.
Hope this helps,
Amor4Pooh

 

[frdeb1999]

I have to agree and say I would'nt want my dd going by herself. And I have 2 in that age range. I feel safer when they're together or with others. Safety in numbers.

 

[Allison]

The answers to the question are really a moot point since as others have said she isn't old enough to reserve a room and check in.

 

[mpbs]

In my opinion I do not think it's safe. I have sons that age and I would not let them go unless there was at least 1 adult to supervise. Teenagers can get crazy when not properly supervised. Also, you have to worry about other people taking advantage of them. It's a crazy world!

 

[WillCAD]

In my opinion I do not think it's safe. I have sons that age and I would not let them go unless there was at least 1 adult to supervise. Teenagers can get crazy when not properly supervised. Also, you have to worry about other people taking advantage of them. It's a crazy world!

That's a legitimate concern, but I wouldn't say that means WDW is "not safe." It just means that your boys aren't yet responsible enough for such a trip. These days, I think the majority of 17 year olds are not responsible enough for a solo vacation out of town, but certainly SOME 17 year olds are responsible enough; every kid matures at his own rate and in his own time.

 

[global_mom]

That's a legitimate concern, but I wouldn't say that means WDW is "not safe." It just means that your boys aren't yet responsible enough for such a trip. These days, I think the majority of 17 year olds are not responsible enough for a solo vacation out of town, but certainly SOME 17 year olds are responsible enough; every kid matures at his own rate and in his own time.

It really does not matter how mature the 17 year old is. If Disney World says that a 17yo is too young to be in a room solo, then they are too young to be in a room at WDW solo. There needs to be an older person to check-in etc.

Why break the rule even if it can be broken? Why take the chance with a child's safety even if they are a responsible child? Natallee Holloway was a very responsible young woman and that story had a terrible ending.

 

[WillCAD]

It really does not matter how mature the 17 year old is. If Disney World says that a 17yo is too young to be in a room solo, then they are too young to be in a room at WDW solo. There needs to be an older person to check-in etc.

Why break the rule even if it can be broken? Why take the chance with a child's safety even if they are a responsible child? Natallee Holloway was a very responsible young woman and that story had a terrible ending.

Absolutely nowhere will you ever find me saying, thinking, or implying that anyone should break any rules, particularly those involving Guest safety.

You're right that Disney's minimum age to check into a room is 18, so 17 is too young. But my comments were not about the policy, they were about how safe it is at WDW for 17 year olds - it's very safe, compared to places like NYC, Chicago, or Baltimore, or even to downtown Orlando. Or to Aruba, since you mention Natalee.

Of course, there is no such thing as totally safe, especially if you do irresponsible or reckless things like walking through deserted areas alone in the dark, or get drunk and wander off with a stranger. That's where maturity comes into play; a mature and responsible person, regardless of age, does not engage in risky behavior, and thus increases thier relative level of safety, no matter their location or surroundings.

 

[global_mom]

Absolutely nowhere will you ever find me saying, thinking, or implying that anyone should break any rules, particularly those involving Guest safety.

You're right that Disney's minimum age to check into a room is 18, so 17 is too young. But my comments were not about the policy, they were about how safe it is at WDW for 17 year olds - it's very safe, compared to places like NYC, Chicago, or Baltimore, or even to downtown Orlando. Or to Aruba, since you mention Natalee.

Of course, there is no such thing as totally safe, especially if you do irresponsible or reckless things like walking through deserted areas alone in the dark, or get drunk and wander off with a stranger. That's where maturity comes into play; a mature and responsible person, regardless of age, does not engage in risky behavior, and thus increases thier relative level of safety, no matter their location or surroundings.

Sorry Willcad, was not trying to imply that you would support breaking the rules. Since Disney will not allow the 17 yo to check-in alone then it really is a moot point.

When it comes to maturity, even the most responsible and mature people can make split second and thoughtless mistakes that can result in them being in unsafe circumstances. Adults can make these kinds of mistakes and certainly children do the same.

Hopefully the OP's child will find some traveling companions so that they can go have a great time at WDW!