I'm really afraid to ask (cooking in rooms)

[cheyita]

DISCLAIMER: I am a DVC owner who stays in rooms that have kitchens, so this doesn't apply to me personally. Do not attack me. I'm just curious...

I've seen several references to people bringing in crock pots or something similar to use in their rooms while they are at the park all day. I'm assuming there must be something, somewhere that says this is wrong. But is it really? Why?

 

[Chicago526]

I don't know for sure if it's against the rules, but it wouldn't surprise me if it was. First of all it's a fire hazard. Second, it could be inconvient to other guests if they don't like the smell of what you're cooking...

 

[safetymom]

If you ask Disney they will tell you that cooking is not allowed in the rooms.

 

[NCombs]

It's a huge insurance liability issue. It's the same reason we can't have candles or any open flame in our offices at work. Many businesses don't allow their employees to have personal space heaters. One mishap can create a lot of danger for a lot of people.

Nothing wrong with asking the question.

 

[warpdarkmatter]

first off no i do not cook in my room but a crock pot i would not have a problem with i would think the coffee maker they give you is just as much a fire hazzard its the other peaple with toasters or other hazzards doing stupid things in the name of saving money for a meal that trouble me use some common sense folks

 

[Sammie]

first off no i do not cook in my room but a crock pot i would not have a problem with i would think the coffee maker they give you is just as much a fire hazzard its the other peaple with toasters or other hazzards doing stupid things in the name of saving money for a meal that trouble me use some common sense folks

The difference being that Disney is responsible for making sure the coffee maker is in good safe working condition. There is no guarantee that the product a guest brings in on their own is safe.

 

[cjsmith]

I would have a problem with it, especially if I was in a connecting room so the door was there. What happens if someone cooked something like corned beef and cabbage in the room, God knows that I wouldn't want to go to bed after a wonderful day at Disney smelling that!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[sherrycurl]

me either. after a day of wonderful smells in the parks, well just imagine.

 

[lsteadman]

If you cook in your room, i.e., crock pots, toaster ovens, hot plates, Ronco Rostiserres, etc., should you really be at Disney?

Obviously, your finances are not as such that would allow you to enjoy your vacation and maybe you should delay your trip a few months until you are able to afford the counter service meals that Disney offers.

I feel it is unfair to put other Disney familys at risk with your in-room cooking in-rooms that are not equipped with kitchens (DVC and home-away from homes excluded). Why should someone vacation of a lifetime be messed up because you decided to burn down the hotel section because you forgot to turn off your crock pot, toaster oven, hot plate or whatever.

Are you prepared to compensate all of the families who have been displaced by your hotel cooking? Are you prepared to compensate all of the families who no longer have clothes to wear because they were all burned up in the fire. How do you plan to replace the memories that have been stolen because of your carelessness. You don't know and understand how hard some people have work to save up for their vacation. Why should there memories be destroy because you haven't properly handled your finances prior to your trip.

Save more money so that you don't have to cook in your room. This is not referring to granola bars, treats, snack, soda, etc. I am speaking directly to those who cook and you know who you are!

There I go starting stuff again with my opinions! But this one struck a nerve!

 

[cheyita]

OK - thanks for the explanations everyone! I can see Disney's liability issue, although they allow smoking in designated rooms and that is certainly a fire hazard. Yep, the smell issue can probably be very annoying under certain circumstances.

 

[Trinity721]

If you cook in your room, i.e., crock pots, toaster ovens, hot plates, Ronco Rostiserres, etc., should you really be at Disney?

Obviously, your finances are not as such that would allow you to enjoy your vacation and maybe you should delay your trip a few months until you are able to afford the counter service meals that Disney offers.

You made some good points and I agree with you... but the OP was just asking a question, she didn't say she was going to do this or even think about doing this. I don't see the need to attack her or her financial stability, which we know nothing of. People come to the DIS to get answers to their questions, not to get scolded...

Anyways, to the original question... We didn't want to eat out every meal either, especially breakfast as we are not big breakfast people. So we just went to a nearby grocery and got some cold cuts, bread, cheese. Some danish for the morning, chips to snack on, bottles of water. That was enough for quick bites when we were in the room.

 

[cheyita]

You made some good points and I agree with you... but the OP was just asking a question, she didn't say she was going to do this or even think about doing this. I don't see the need to attack her or her financial stability, which we know nothing of. People come to the DIS to get answers to their questions, not to get scolded...

Thank you for trying to stick up for me. I didn't take that post as something aimed directly at me, because (a) I stated that it doesn't directly relate to me, and (b) the poster made a comment about "you know who you are."

I do appreciate that you defended me, though, because I was afraid this would cause an uproar and I was genuinely just curious why it's a problem.

 

[lsteadman]

Thank you for trying to stick up for me. I didn't take that post as something aimed directly at me, because (a) I stated that it doesn't directly relate to me, and (b) the poster made a comment about "you know who you are."

I do appreciate that you defended me, though, because I was afraid this would cause an uproar and I was genuinely just curious why it's a problem.

I was not attacking the OP ..... I am sooooo sorry if I came off this way. I tried to say I was speaking directly to those who do it and I also said you know who you are. I am glad the OP brought this up so some of those "crock pot cookers" can rethink.

My deepest apologies to OP if she thought I was attacking her in any way. The OP is an DVC member and said she doesn't cook in rooms that are not design for cooking.

However for those of you that cook in rooms not equipped with kitchens - the original comments stand.

 

[Traveliz]

I don't cook in hotel rooms (heck I rarely cook at home) but I never bought into the smell issue because frankly the smell of delivered pizzas to rooms lingers and lingers and is bothersome to me - yet of course its done (and by the hotels).

Liz

 

[elliemae1192]

Cooking in the rooms is not permitted therefore should not be done, but if crockpots and the like were allowed, I'd be bringing one. My two youngest children are very picky eaters and ate NOTHING but fries on our last trip. Disney doesn't have the most appetizing food in general (at least not to us).
We usually stay at FW in our camper so it's not usually a problem because we bring the kids back and cook them a good dinner in the evenings. Last time we did a short trip though and stayed at the Pop and I thought the little guys would starve.

My point is that for some people it may not be a monetary issue. As I said though, it is against Disney's policy so it should not be done.

 

[swincha]

DISCLAIMER: I am a DVC owner who stays in rooms that have kitchens, so this doesn't apply to me personally. Do not attack me. I'm just curious...

I've seen several references to people bringing in crock pots or something similar to use in their rooms while they are at the park all day. I'm assuming there must be something, somewhere that says this is wrong. But is it really? Why?

first of all where are you going to keep the food that goes into the crockpot? mostly meat and veggies. it would be just as easy to bring a dorm size microwave with you if you are bringing a crockpot and not as messy. this is why we are staying in a villa that is a couple of miles away from diz. i remember my sister was a ra in her dorm. cooking was against the rules ie hotplate. so she taught the kids how to cook on their iron.

 

[swincha]

If you cook in your room, i.e., crock pots, toaster ovens, hot plates, Ronco Rostiserres, etc., should you really be at Disney?


your right however their is another option that people might blast me about. you don't need to wait. stay off property. i am getting a 4 bedroom home 2 miles away for 125 a night in june including taxes and everything. i have a pool and spa in my backyard. kitchen. tvs in every room. also a gated resort, clubhouse, main pool, playground, excercise room, game room and sundry shop.

go to vrbo.com and rent from an owner we are staying at the windsor palms and will take a back way(sherberth) road right next to animal kingdom.

 

[Acklander]

I think it's a zoning/health board issue. Unless a unit is zoned/inspected for having a kitchen, you can't have a cooking unit in it. It's not just the fire safety (though I'm sure that's part of it), but in order to have a kitchen you also have to have a certain amount of square footage, and a proper sink - not just a bathroom sink, different ventilation requirements etc....

 

[twinklebug]

The best way to afford disney (without RVing or tenting) IMHO is to rent a FW cabin. In general they are less expensive than DVC, sleep 6, you have a full kitchen with the option of grilling, a full sized fridge & your "room" is well away from other units so the smells don't bother the neighbors too much... well... except when you're starved after a day in the park and smell all the steaks cooking on the grills... mmmmm

Then again, I've heard there are some wonderful gourmet recipies for grilled cheese using a hotel iron! j/k LOL.

 

[NancyIL]

I don't consider it a vacation if I have to cook! However, I'd rather smell another guest's cooking than another guest's smoking!