Nearly ready to book - a few questions

[mika911]

I have had so many questions. I feel bad, sorry.

However, I may book today, so I had 3 more:

First, am I correct that you don't have a refrigerator at Disneyland Hotel in your room?

Second, if that is correct, are there ice machines on each floor?

Finally, someone mentioned "smuggling" in McDonalds to their guest room. From everything I've ever done at hotels, taking food into your guest room from outside the hotel isn't frowned upon or not allowed, but is that not the case in Europe and at Disneyland Hotel? To have one cheaper meal a day can help the budget, and it's nice to be in your room sometimes. Was the "smuggling" of the food comment into guest room just an expression, or can you get in trouble for it there?

Many thanks. I can't wait to get booked!

 

[joolz1910]

I have had so many questions. I feel bad, sorry.

However, I may book today, so I had 3 more:

First, am I correct that you don't have a refrigerator at Disneyland Hotel in your room?

Second, if that is correct, are there ice machines on each floor?

Finally, someone mentioned "smuggling" in McDonalds to their guest room. From everything I've ever done at hotels, taking food into your guest room from outside the hotel isn't frowned upon or not allowed, but is that not the case in Europe and at Disneyland Hotel? To have one cheaper meal a day can help the budget, and it's nice to be in your room sometimes. Was the "smuggling" of the food comment into guest room just an expression, or can you get in trouble for it there?

Many thanks. I can't wait to get booked!

Hi there, we had a mini-bar in the room but we didn't use it to store our own stuff in. I'd read that if you move items around in the mini-bar fridge that it recorded it as 'sold'.

As we went in the middle of winter, there was no need for an ice machine for us, but I would imagine that there would be one available.

We definitely had food in our room. Our table was laden with snacks brought with us and bought in the shops. My DH even 'smuggled' in alcohol bought from the train station shop as it was about 50% cheaper than buying from the bar! tbh, as long as you are discreet, I don't think anyone will mind!

Go ahead and book! We absolutely loved our stay there, only wish we were going back again.

 

[mika911]

Thanks. I booked!!! Just hope visitdisneylandparis.com is legitimate!

 

[Architect]

Finally, someone mentioned "smuggling" in McDonalds to their guest room. From everything I've ever done at hotels, taking food into your guest room from outside the hotel isn't frowned upon or not allowed, but is that not the case in Europe and at Disneyland Hotel? To have one cheaper meal a day can help the budget, and it's nice to be in your room sometimes. Was the "smuggling" of the food comment into guest room just an expression, or can you get in trouble for it there?

In all fairness, I believe that most hotels in the UK look less than fondly upon guests bringing substantial amounts of their own food in (I can't imagine swinging up the corridor, Chicken Curry in bag) but on the other hand I've never heard of any of them doing anything about it.

 

[mika911]

I wonder if it is possible to check-in, not for the room, but check in at 7am, to get your park tickets and go to early magic hours? You can check in early like this in U.S., and you just call for your room number, later in the day.

 

[ukstitch]

I wonder if it is possible to check-in, not for the room, but check in at 7am, to get your park tickets and go to early magic hours? You can check in early like this in U.S., and you just call for your room number, later in the day.

Yes I believe that's possible. As you say, you won't get your room at that time, but you'll be able to collect your park tickets etc and you should then be able to leave your luggage safely at the hotel

 

[joolz1910]

I wonder if it is possible to check-in, not for the room, but check in at 7am, to get your park tickets and go to early magic hours? You can check in early like this in U.S., and you just call for your room number, later in the day.

We got there at 9am and got our park passes, food vouchers and VIP passes straight away. We were told our room would be ready at about 3-4pm I think. They take your luggage from you on arrival and it is transferred to your room when you go later to collect your key.

 

[tennisfan]

In all fairness, I believe that most hotels in the UK look less than fondly upon guests bringing substantial amounts of their own food in (I can't imagine swinging up the corridor, Chicken Curry in bag) but on the other hand I've never heard of any of them doing anything about it.

I have spent the last 6 weeks in a hotel & we were allowed to order takeaways & bring our own food etc.

Hotels don't really mind as many can't cater for guests all the time

 

[Architect]

I suspect that if you're 6 weeks in one hotel then you get a bit of slack, likewise the Travel Lodges and Premier Travel Inns don't tend to get too picky. But I travel a lot on business and most hotels have a condition about not bringing in your own food.

Of course if it's the odd drink and snacks, they never mind. But try bringing in a Chicken Tikka Masala to your local Marriot and prepare for trouble! It would surprise me if French hotels were any different.

 

[mika911]

I suspect that if you're 6 weeks in one hotel then you get a bit of slack, likewise the Travel Lodges and Premier Travel Inns don't tend to get too picky. But I travel a lot on business and most hotels have a condition about not bringing in your own food.

Of course if it's the odd drink and snacks, they never mind. But try bringing in a Chicken Tikka Masala to your local Marriot and prepare for trouble! It would surprise me if French hotels were any different.

Very interesting. Certainly not the case in the United States. I don't care if it's a 5 start $2000 a night hotel, you can certainly bring in anything you like. You're paying to stay in a room there, and your food isn't an issue here.

I appreciate that you enlightened me to watch out for this different and respectful custom.

I wonder if a fountain drink I shouldn't even take in? I sure love my fountain drinks with ice.

 

[Architect]

I appreciate that you enlightened me to watch out for this different and respectful custom.

I wonder if a fountain drink I shouldn't even take in? I sure love my fountain drinks with ice.

I think you should assume that they'll be reasonable as long as you are. Like I said, we've never had a problem with snacks and normal drinks. I just wouldn't try and walk through reception with a full 3 course meal, that's all.

 

[mika911]

I think you should assume that they'll be reasonable as long as you are. Like I said, we've never had a problem with snacks and normal drinks. I just wouldn't try and walk through reception with a full 3 course meal, that's all.

I respect that. We'll just try to eat at the restaurants or quick service places themselves.

Then maybe I can just take my soda with ice in the evening, to relax.

I can't wait to be at Disneyland Paris!!

 

[tennisfan]

You will be fine if you want to take food back to the hotel, I have done it when I have been too tired to sit in a restaurant. McDonald's, Annettes Diner & the sandwich place all do take aways so the hotels know some people prefer to eat in their rooms.

Also most of the Disney hotels you don't actually walk through the reception to get to your room so how do they know what you have bought in

 

[poppie123]

I suspect that if you're 6 weeks in one hotel then you get a bit of slack, likewise the Travel Lodges and Premier Travel Inns don't tend to get too picky.

This is very true, we have just got back from an overnight stay in a Travelodge and the people in front of us in the queue not only had a chinese takeaway but also a big bag with crisps, fruit even a large box of rice krispies.

 

[Tillybud]

Also most of the Disney hotels you don't actually walk through the reception to get to your room so how do they know what you have bought in

that's a really good point we've taken bits and pieces back to our room in this country and abroad and never had a problem.

Happy holiday xxxx