Human...with vices

[BSil]

I am thinking about buying into DVC. Here is a question I have, or maybe more of a statement with a question.

I am a smoker. Let's not discuss the negatives of smoking, just suffice it to say, that I do. I wish I didn't, but it isn't changing today, or tomorrow probably.

The question is: If I have a room at one of the DVC properties with a nice deck area, can I go outside and give in to one of my vices, or would I have to run to a designated smoking area of the resort?

Obviously no one would smoke in a room, but is outdoors still considered an area where I could? Who knows, I might like to sit outdoors on a nice evening, and have a couple. All I want to know is can I?

 

[erionm]

Smoking is not permitted on any balcony or patio at any Disney Resort Hotel, only in designated smoking areas.

 

[vicki_c]

Here is the link to the DIS sticky on the designated smoking areas at WDW.
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1477704

I believe this is only to be discussed in that thread if I recall right, or else there's a similar thread on the Resorts board like that.

In any case, no smoking anywhere but the DSAs (as a smoker myself, I sympathize, but I recommend just sucking it up and walking to the DSA -- since I follow the rules I tend to get really really peeved if I see anyone smoking on their balcony - you never know, some angry rule follower like me might turn you in!).

 

[JimMIA]

This is not a DVC issue, by the way.

That's a policy of Disney Resorts, not DVC only. You can't smoke in ANY Disney resort except in the designated areas.

 

[Dean]

It's also a major trend for hotels in general and timeshares as well. Actually timeshares have been slower to move that direction than have hotels, even within the same company.

 

[Inkmahm]

As a nonsmoker, I thank the OP for being considerate and willing to follow the rules to go to the DSA as required. I really appreciate it.

 

[jlewisinsyr]

Although I do not condone the action, I have seen people smoke on the balconies, however I have no issues reporting them, and at my home resort, I wouldn't even need to bother to report them if I'm staying in a Savannah room because they have cameras pointed pretty much everywhere and are VERY strict about things being thrown off balconies, smoking, etc.

(Note: I do not smoke and no one does in my family, so the above is just an observation, not an actual experience).

 

[dcamdad]

And don't try to sneek and do it at the parks, my BIL after numerous warnings from DW and myself got caught verytime he would lite up. I think he wasted 2 - 3 packs by lighting up and having to put it out right away.

 

[Chuck S]

A reminder that smoking discussions are not allowed on the DVC Boards, as it is a Disney wide policy decision, and not specific to DVC. I must close this thread, but thank you for all who participated so far for keeping it on topic and respectful.