Microwave request for hotel room-medical need

[firstwdw]

I am not sure if this is even possible. My son has a medical condition which causes his eyes to be extremely dry and bloodshot. The dr has suggested that we heat up a special beanbag type thing in the microwave and place it over his eyes-this melts the oil from his eyelids onto his eyes and decreases the soreness. It is working wonders for him. Is it possible to get a microwave for the room at a Disney Resort on medical grounds? I'd really rather not trek to the food court to use that one every day (especially since it will be going on his eyes-santitary?!!). Is this something that I request through my reservation like one would submit room requests? Again, not even sure if this is possible.

 

[EmilyJ517]

I am not sure, but if they can't - A Baby's Best Friend (abbf.com) rents them for $20/week. They have a minimum rental though, so I'm not sure if you need something else too, but it might be worth looking at...I hope they will give you one at the resort, that would definitely be easiest! Good luck!

 

[nyrebecca]

We stay at the Wilderness Lodge on our trips and always get a microwave for our room. We ask at check in and housekeeping delivers it usually within the hour. We have never been asked if it is for medical needs. I can only assume they have a limited supply but if they are available you would be able to get one.

 

[aaarcher86]

I believe it depends on your resort tier. Values don't have them. Not sure about mods. Deluxe resorts first come first serve.

This is all memory though.

 

[lovethattink]

Typically, only the convention resorts would have a limited number of microwaves. They are first come first serve. We have been able to get one each time we stayed at CSR.

 

[TheRustyScupper]

I believe it depends on your resort tier. Values don't have them. Not sure about mods. Deluxe resorts first come first serve.

1) Microwaves are very scarce.
2) Most resorts that have them keep only 3-4.
3) Medical reasons or not, first-some-first-served.
4) After all, there are microwaves available in the food areas.

 

[Luv Bunnies]

Would a heating pad serve the same purpose? Perhaps you could just take one along if it heats up to correct temp for your son's eye?

 

[Bete]

Here are my thoughts.

Take a microwavable container that will hold your bean bag and then you can use the food court microwave without worrying about germs. You can also bring sanitizer wipes for the microwave in the food court. You can opt for a preferred location near the food court for an additional charge per night and then, you would have it more convenient to do this for your son. Preferred rooms are in high demand; so, I'm not sure how easy it will be for you to change your reservation.

Is there anything else that might work like a warm washcloth from the sink in your resort room? What about an electric warmer that you could bring? I agree a heating pad might work. A hot water bottle can be wrapped with a towel and perhaps work for your son. I'm not sure the tap water from your room will be hot enough for a water bottle, but there is hot water available in the food court for tea.

If you are driving down bring your own microwave. We bring medical equipment with us on trips.

It will cost you, but you could take a taxi and buy a cheap microwave down there. You could perhaps order one from the Internet and get it delivered to your resort. Many get a food and water order delivered to their resort for pick up once they get there.

You might be able to change your Disney resort to a room which includes a microwave. If you change from a value to a deluxe it will be a costly upgrade.

Stay off site where you have a microwave. Some off site resorts have transportation back and forth to the parks. This transportation is not as good as Disney's service. You could rent a car.

Call special needs guest services and see what can be done.