Our weed smoking neighbors

[Leight19]

Maybe Im bit naive of the situation but short of catching them in the act smoking how can they quickly narrow down who is the culprit? I almost feel I’d rather Disney take too long to do it then to kick out someone who happens to be innocent.

 

[starry_solo]

It is still classified as illegal by the federal government. Various state governments have de-criminalized it to a certain extent but not all.

regardless, private property owners can prohibit it on their property and I’m doubtful anti-discrimination laws would work in the favor of those who want to smoke marijuana

 

[gharter]

Disappointing to hear how Disney managed this. Would have expected them to do better.
Especially with something illegal and clearly against Disney rules.
Would have expected a warning to that room and then gone if it continued.
I would agree a letter or email is appropriate.

 

[Lilsia]

Maybe Im bit naive of the situation but short of catching them in the act smoking how can they quickly narrow down who is the culprit? I almost feel I’d rather Disney take too long to do it then to kick out someone who happens to be innocent.

So how they knew it was our neighbor is that we could smell it coming out of the bathroom vent fan. The manager and security went to into the rooms on both sides of us. One side did not smell at all, the other did. Then they went to the room on the other side of the room that smelled but that one did not have any odor either. So it was just our 2 rooms, that are mirrors of each other, that smelled of weed, and it wasn't us. So our bathrooms where next to each other and what we figured that they were doing was smoking in their bathroom with their vent on, but since ours was not on, it just came into our room. That is how they knew who it was that was smoking. When the manager and security were checking the surrounding rooms, I was in the hallway and they told me that my neighbor's room had a very strong smell in there. It was pretty obvious once they went into their room that it was them smoking.

 

[Heather07438]

private property owners can prohibit it on their property

I think where it gets muddy is for medical use. There's a difference between states who've recently decriminalized recreational use and those who allow medical use.

 

[blrem]

So we just got back from a 9 night stay at the Yacht Club. About 3 days in, we come back to our room in the evening and our room smelled a bit of weed. We aired it out and went to bed. Woke up the next morning and it smelled again in our bathroom. It was coming from the fan vent. As we were leaving for the day, I stopped at the desk to let them know that someone is smoking and it is coming into our room. They did nothing. We got back later in the day and we could not even go into our room it smelled so bad. We walked right out and went to the desk. I insisted that someone come up and smell the room so they would not think that we were exaggerating. It took a while but a manger and security came up and went into our room to smell it. Of course, they could smell it too so they went around to the surrounding rooms to check those. The only 2 rooms that smelled where ours and our next door, mirror neighbors. They were smoking in the bathroom thinking the vent would take the smell out but it was coming back down into our room. They said that they would take care of it. Great. Nope, the next day, same thing. Now that was ticking me off, it is nasty. So one last time I went down and said that it is happening again and that this is the 3rd time that we have complained about it. I was really nice about it but I feel like they seem to do more for people that are nasty and yell. They finally came up and kicked the people out after 4 days of these people smoking pot in the room. Before you all start, I am just sharing our experience and at no point was I rude to cast members nor did I want, ask, or expect any compensation other then for them to get those people to stop smoking weed in the room. After the last time that I went down to tell them about it, I never heard from anyone at Disney again about the matter.

Wow we had such a different experience at YC this past November. My DD and I were sitting on the balcony about 9pm and a couple people were smoking weed across the way from us on their balcony. A security guard happened to drive by the boardwalk and he abruptly stopped and walked to their balcony. He yelled up that he smelled something and that it's not allowed and that they need to come down immediately. They apologized and went back into their room but didn't come outside. The guard seemed angry and took off in his cart. He returned with back-up within 10 minutes and they left the cart and went into the YC via a nearby door to the wing they were staying at. I don't know what happened from there but I actually felt sorry for them. Even though I know it's not allowed, I had the feeling they were being kicked out, assumedly with no compensation. They seemed like a young couple who truly didn't know better and thought being outside it was "ok". It didn't look like there were going to be "second chances" for them. This is in contrast to your experience where they were given a chance to stop and yet they chose not to - they absolutely earned an "eviction"! Sorry that happened to you!

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

Not if it’s medical and that comes in many varieties.

Smoking pot on Disney property is forbidden..period. In Fl it is still illegal unless you have a Florida Doctors Prescription and you still can't SMOKE it anywhere you want. My SIL had a prescription for it , in Florida, and only used it in her home as advised by her Oncologist. Disney also had a guest removed for CBD oil in her purse on a security check, but the charges on her were dropped. Medical use edibles are still not a good idea to bring into the parks.

 

[Belles bakery]

I just use the balcony, that's what it's for. and it's not illegal in FL, medical patients travel.

That’s so wrong. You are not allowed to smoke anything on the balconies. I think people think smoking pot is ok anywhere now. It’s not, it’s the same as smoking cigarettes, pretty much not acceptable at most places. Doing that is not only breaks Disney rules but also inconveniencing other guests. Not to mention guests who have their own medical issues with smoke. Like asthmatics. Geez!! Some people.

 

[Belles bakery]

Not if it’s medical and that comes in many varieties.

thats not true. Disney is Private property. They do not have to allow pot smoking on property. And they don’t. A medical excuse can’t be used.

 

[kdonnel]

I think where it gets muddy is for medical use. There's a difference between states who've recently decriminalized recreational use and those who allow medical use.

Even in the states where it has been authorized for recreational use the laws generally state you can not use on private property without permission.

I am in favor of decriminalizing but still annoyed each visit to Las Vegas since Nevada legalized recreational use. I have had to try multiple rental cars each trip to find one that does not reek. I have had to switch hotel rooms on some trips as well.

It is a combination of people being inconsiderate and the laws making it difficult to use as a visitor.

 

[Princessclab]

Question
What would have happened if they had called the police?
Disney refused to take care of it really and a law was broken.
Not much different if any other law was broken.......

 

[Eeyore daily]

thats not true. Disney is Private property. They do not have to allow pot smoking on property. And they don’t. A medical excuse can’t be used.

That I don't disagree with. The statement that it wasn't legal in Florida was what I disagree with.

 

[cdoc29]

I can't say I would have been so nice about it the second time. I would have been downstairs demanding a different room. While Disney can't stop the first infraction they bear responsibility the second occurrence.

 

[JC1984]

On the first infraction Disney had every right to remove the offending guests from property. No need to call the cops at that point. Where they can call the cops is if they asked the offending party to leave and they refused. At that point it becomes trespassing.

A sticky situation for sure. If people can bring their medical marijuana to Disney I think I should be able to bring my concealed carry. It’s legal in FL.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

That I don't disagree with. The statement that it wasn't legal in Florida was what I disagree with.

Be careful if you travel from another state with it even for medical use.
Here is where it gets a bit complicated....https://www.cannamd.com/every-florida-medical-marijuana-law-you-need-to-know/

Note: Even though medical marijuana is legal in Florida, it is still classified as a Schedule I substance by the federal government. Given its Schedule I status, possession of marijuana is still federally illegal. This means that traveling into another state with medical marijuana, even if the state has legalized treatment, is illegal.

 

[Eeyore daily]

Be careful if you travel from another state with it even for medical use.
Here is where it gets a bit complicated....https://www.cannamd.com/every-florida-medical-marijuana-law-you-need-to-know/

Note: Even though medical marijuana is legal in Florida, it is still classified as a Schedule I substance by the federal government. Given its Schedule I status, possession of marijuana is still federally illegal. This means that traveling into another state with medical marijuana, even if the state has legalized treatment, is illegal.

I don't do it medical or otherwise. The smell is deterrent enough!

 

[mi*vida*loca]

On the first infraction Disney had every right to remove the offending guests from property. No need to call the cops at that point. Where they can call the cops is if they asked the offending party to leave and they refused. At that point it becomes trespassing.

A sticky situation for sure. If people can bring their medical marijuana to Disney I think I should be able to bring my concealed carry. It’s legal in FL.

When we would drive to Disney from NJ myXH would always bring his concealed carry. We kept it in our room safe while there.

 

[JC1984]

When we would drive to Disney from NJ myXH would always bring his concealed carry. We kept it in our room safe while there.

I meant into the parks.

 

[Heather07438]

Even in the states where it has been authorized for recreational use the laws generally state you can not use on private property without permission.

I am in favor of decriminalizing but still annoyed each visit to Las Vegas since Nevada legalized recreational use. I have had to try multiple rental cars each trip to find one that does not reek. I have had to switch hotel rooms on some trips as well.

It is a combination of people being inconsiderate and the laws making it difficult to use as a visitor.

That’s what I was trying to separate. The growing pains around new decriminalization and even recreational allowance (NJ just passed recreational sale this past Nov election, many towns prepared for this by passing laws against sale within their town), and legal medicinal use.

This scenario crossed my mind when thinking about WDW: Guest from Florida is staying onsite for a week. They and their doctor have legally replaced their seizure medication with cannabis. While on property they are told no usage, not even in the designated smoking area. They skip for several days and end up having a seizure on Jungle Cruise and are injured. There’s probably many angles a lawyer could approach this, including discrimination. If everything is legal for this patient’s treatment, can they be denied? Everybody else is allowed their medication on property except for them.
Really I don’t know too much about it but on the surface I think WDW doesn’t want to be the first big company to roll the dice in court. Better to see some other cases on the books first before putting their neck out.
It’s a tight spot. On one side is the nuisance of illegal usage on property. But they need to stay aware there’s some cases that could fall under medical protection and it’s not easy to know who is who. It’s complicated from WDW’s position.

 

[ENJDisneyFan]

That’s what I was trying to separate. The growing pains around new decriminalization and even recreational allowance (NJ just passed recreational sale this past Nov election, many towns prepared for this by passing laws against sale within their town), and legal medicinal use.

This scenario crossed my mind when thinking about WDW: Guest from Florida is staying onsite for a week. They and their doctor have legally replaced their seizure medication with cannabis. While on property they are told no usage. They skip for several days and end up having a seizure on Jungle Cruise and are injured. There’s probably many angles a lawyer could approach this, including discrimination. If everything is legal for this patient’s treatment, can they be denied? Everybody else is allowed their medication on property except for them.
Really I don’t know too much about it but on the surface I think WDW doesn’t want to be the first big company to roll the dice in court. Better to see some other cases on the books first before putting their neck out.
It’s a tight spot. On one side is the nuisance of illegal usage on property. But they need to stay aware there’s some cases that could fall under medical protection and it’s not easy to know who is who. It’s complicated from WDW’s position.

If you “need” medical marijuana the answer is to stay somewhere that allows it. WDW does not allow it, so if you stay there and have a medical issue based on not using it, that’s on you.