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Not sure if this belongs here or on the planning or mousecellaneous board but just saw it today and wondered if it was old or new news
New Smoke-Free Policy
Disney-owned-and-operated hotels at the Walt Disney World® Resort, including all Disney Vacation Club Resorts, will be non-smoking by June.
"We make adjustments to our operations based on Guest demand," said Erin Wallace, Senior Vice President for Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort. "This policy complements our efforts to provide our Guests with the healthy-living options they are requesting."
During the past five years, Guest demand for smoking rooms at the Walt Disney World Resort has declined steadily. In fact, at the time of the policy change, less than 3.5 percent of Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms allowed smoking. This new policy is designed to better accommodate the increasing number of Guests requesting smoke-free rooms. This trend isn't specific to the Walt Disney World Resort. According to the American Automobile Association, more travelers are requesting smoke-free environments.
The new policy applies to all Guest rooms, patios and balconies, and designates outdoor smoking areas at all resorts affected by the change. Guests who violate the policy by smoking in their rooms, or on their rooms' balconies or patios, will be assessed a room-recovery fee (no impact on Members' Annual Dues) to cover the costs of a deep-cleaning process, which may include the replacement of air filters, extraction of carpet, and the cleaning or replacing of drapes, comforters, blankets and pillows.
New Smoke-Free Policy
Disney-owned-and-operated hotels at the Walt Disney World® Resort, including all Disney Vacation Club Resorts, will be non-smoking by June.
"We make adjustments to our operations based on Guest demand," said Erin Wallace, Senior Vice President for Operations at the Walt Disney World Resort. "This policy complements our efforts to provide our Guests with the healthy-living options they are requesting."
During the past five years, Guest demand for smoking rooms at the Walt Disney World Resort has declined steadily. In fact, at the time of the policy change, less than 3.5 percent of Walt Disney World Resort hotel rooms allowed smoking. This new policy is designed to better accommodate the increasing number of Guests requesting smoke-free rooms. This trend isn't specific to the Walt Disney World Resort. According to the American Automobile Association, more travelers are requesting smoke-free environments.
The new policy applies to all Guest rooms, patios and balconies, and designates outdoor smoking areas at all resorts affected by the change. Guests who violate the policy by smoking in their rooms, or on their rooms' balconies or patios, will be assessed a room-recovery fee (no impact on Members' Annual Dues) to cover the costs of a deep-cleaning process, which may include the replacement of air filters, extraction of carpet, and the cleaning or replacing of drapes, comforters, blankets and pillows.
