Pack a toaster?

[kymom99]

I am not here to argue with anyone, but simply have an opinion about Disney's motives. I have always felt this way, not just about toasters in the rooms. People will claim it is fire codes that prohibit more than 2 people in a king room. That makes no sense. The rooms are the same size as a double room, so why would it be a hazard to bring in a roll away bed? Disney wants people to reserve 2 rooms. They can make any rules they want. They are out to make money. Let's just not be naïve about it.

 

[kymom99]

Who said that it was convenient? Convenience comes at a price in Disney. You pay to be convenient to the parks when you stay deluxe. You pay to be convenient to a bus stop when you choose a preferred room.

You said that Disney wants you to purchase food from them. I simply pointed out that if that were the case, only food purchased in the food courts could be heated or toasted there. That is not the case at all. Your point is moot.

And like I said, people like my husband would say the heck with it before they would tote a slice of bread or bagel to the food court. They make it much more convenient to just buy their food. Nothing moot about my point at all.

 

[maxiesmom]

Here's the thing...Disney doesn't prohibit toasters and microwaves because of smells or fire codes. They do it so you have to go out and buy food from them. Otherwise people wouldn't pay a premium for a deluxe room with kitchen. They make it very expensive or inconvenient for guests to prepare their own meals, and most people (like my husband) will just say the heck with it and eat at the food court. Add in the Magical express and people being brought directly to the resorts without a vehicle and it becomes so much more convenient to just suck it up and eat Disney food. You all can believe it is a safety issue if you want to, but I can go to a regular chain motel and there will probably be a microwave. Right there in the room where I sleep. And if I burn popcorn, the other guests will get over it.

Again, then stay at a hotel that allows it. Disney resorts do not.

As another poster pointed out, they do provide microwaves and toasters for guests to use in their food courts. Convenience has nothing to do with toasters not being allowed in the rooms yet provided at the food courts.

 

[maxiesmom]

And like I said, people like my husband would say the heck with it before they would tote a slice of bread or bagel to the food court. They make it much more convenient to just buy their food. Nothing moot about my point at all.

Saying to heck with it would be his choice.

 

[Carina]

Right on the Disney Sight it says it's ok to bring a toaster.
http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=45&cid=109&qid=70930

You would think Disney would pull that post if it was an incorrect answer

 

[maxiesmom]

Right on the Disney Sight it says it's ok to bring a toaster.
http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=45&cid=109&qid=70930

You would think Disney would pull that post if it was an incorrect answer

The Moms Panel is not known to be on target with a lot of answers. And there is a disclaimer on there somewhere stating their answers are not approved by Disney. Towards the bottom it states the answers have not been reviewed or approved. Here you go.

Panelists have received/will receive a Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney Cruise Line®, Disneyland® Resort or Disney Vacation Club® vacation for panelist and up to three family members and/or park tickets for their participation on the Disney Parks Moms Panel. The views expressed in the Panel are those of the panelists, who are independent contractors. These views are not intended to reflect the opinions of Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online, its affiliates, its management, its agents or its employees and have not been reviewed or approved by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Online prior to posting.

 

[Carina]

The Moms Panel is not known to be on target with a lot of answers. And there is a disclaimer on there somewhere stating their answers are not approved by Disney. Towards the bottom it states the answers have not been reviewed or approved. Here you go.....

But for all the searching I've done it's the ONLY thing I can find posted regarding it being allowed.

I am truly trying to figure out if it's NOT allowed or if all the Disboard 'Experts' just claim it's not allowed.

You would think it something was against the rules there would be evidence SOMEWHERE, instead of a post saying it is allowed right on the Disney site

 

[maxiesmom]

But for all the searching I've done it's the ONLY thing I can find posted regarding it being allowed.

I am truly trying to figure out if it's NOT allowed or if all the Disboard 'Experts' just claim it's not allowed.

You would think it something was against the rules there would be evidence SOMEWHERE, instead of a post saying it is allowed right on the Disney site

Again, Disney does not list everything it doesn't allow. Again, Disney states the Mom's panel is not reviewed or approved. Posters here on the Dis are truly only interested in giving out correct information. No one would tell you toasters were not allowed if it wasn't true. No one has anything to gain by lying. If you are going to want proof of everything you are told on the Dis, then you are going to be an unhappy member.

 

[Carina]

My point is just that a LOT of time when someone says something is not allowed its something they assumed not something they know as fact.

It happens on the Dis all the time

 

[Eeyore's Wife]

They allow us to have irons in the rooms. I ate many "grilled cheese" sandwiches as a child which had been made by ironing a sandwich inside a tin foil pack.

 

[JanaDee]

Then why do they provide Microwaves and Coffee pots?

Y'all are talking about cooking like I have my electric frying pan and crock pot out whipping up dinner each night.

Toasting toast isn't "cooking" in many peoples opinions.

But as I said before people get way more righteous in print than they would in real life.

The only "peoples" opinion that matters regarding the use of a toaster in your room is Disney's. And they say no unless you are in a kitchenette or villa. End of story.

 

[JanaDee]

Right on the Disney Sight it says it's ok to bring a toaster.
http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=45&cid=109&qid=70930

You would think Disney would pull that post if it was an incorrect answer

Oh geez, don't believe a word the Mom's Panel says. They are notoriously incorrect. It's embarrassing for Disney to have them giving out wrong info all the time.

 

[maxiesmom]

My point is just that a LOT of time when someone says something is not allowed its something they assumed not something they know as fact.

It happens on the Dis all the time

I just did a quick chat with "Blossom" on Disney's web site. I told her that my nephew was going to WDW in a few weeks (true) and wondered about bringing a toaster along. She said they are not allowed as they would not be responsible for anything that may happen with their use.

 

[maxiesmom]

They allow us to have irons in the rooms. I ate many "grilled cheese" sandwiches as a child which had been made by ironing a sandwich inside a tin foil pack.

But an iron is not a cooking implement, no matter how "creative" people get with them. And I'm sorry, but

 

[Eeyore's Wife]

An iron is not a cooking implement. I was not endorsing nor encouraging such behavior just referencing my very beloved deceased mother and a funny memory of my childhood. No matter how much you may feel "green winking gagging emoticon and disgusted emoticon."

My mother was not "creative" she was brilliant, funny, kind, resourceful, classy, pragmatic, and frankly astonishing. No need for air quotes about her. I only hope to be half the mother, wife, citizen, and human being she was in her life.

 

[Gracie09]

Right on the Disney Sight it says it's ok to bring a toaster.
http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=45&cid=109&qid=70930

You would think Disney would pull that post if it was an incorrect answer

http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=45&cid=70&qid=177271

gee here's the opposite answer.

http://disneyparksmomspanel.disney.go.com/questions.aspx?pgm=2&pid=94&cid=97&qid=114920

and here

 

[maxiesmom]

An iron is not a cooking implement. I was not endorsing nor encouraging such behavior just referencing my very beloved deceased mother and a funny memory of my childhood. No matter how much you may feel "green winking gagging emoticon and disgusted emoticon."

My mother was not "creative" she was brilliant, funny, kind, resourceful, classy, pragmatic, and frankly astonishing. No need for air quotes about her. I only hope to be half the mother, wife, citizen, and human being she was in her life.

I'm sorry you feel I was attacking your mom. It was not my intention. My parents raised me on very little, and trust me, they feed me stuff that I would use those same emoticons for. But as you also stated, and iron is not a cooking implement. And so shouldn't be grouped with them.

Btw, the second emoticon is scared, not disgusted. And no matter how scared or crazy (the first emoticon, btw) I think it is, ironing a sandwich doesn't define a person. And I think it is a bit that you think I think it does.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

I am not here to argue with anyone, but simply have an opinion about Disney's motives. I have always felt this way, not just about toasters in the rooms. People will claim it is fire codes that prohibit more than 2 people in a king room. That makes no sense. The rooms are the same size as a double room, so why would it be a hazard to bring in a roll away bed? Disney wants people to reserve 2 rooms. They can make any rules they want. They are out to make money. Let's just not be naïve about it.

You are free to have your opinion and feelings, as wrong as they may be. Room occupancy is restricted by fire codes. It has nothing to do with the room size. The issue is in the number of exits available for people to evacuate the hotel in an emergency. Each exit only accommodates a certain number of people. Pack a bunch of 2 occupancy rooms with 3-4 people and good luck getting out of the building if there is a fire or other emergency. Thie occupancy rules are the same for all hotels, not just those run by Disney.

The continued arguing about toasters is ridiculous. You cannot bring a toaster and use it in your room. Just call any WDW hotel and ask.

 

[kymom99]

You are free to have your opinion and feelings, as wrong as they may be. Room occupancy is restricted by fire codes. It has nothing to do with the room size. The issue is in the number of exits available for people to evacuate the hotel in an emergency. Each exit only accommodates a certain number of people. Pack a bunch of 2 occupancy rooms with 3-4 people and good luck getting out of the building if there is a fire or other emergency. Thie occupancy rules are the same for all hotels, not just those run by Disney.

The continued arguing about toasters is ridiculous. You cannot bring a toaster and use it in your room. Just call any WDW hotel and ask.

So the rooms that allow 4 people are different from the king rooms that allow 2 in what way? They all have 1 door. And exterior doors at that. Go to a chain hotel like a Hampton and they allow 3 in a king room.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

So the rooms that allow 4 people are different from the king rooms that allow 2 in what way? They all have 1 door. And exterior doors at that. Go to a chain hotel like a Hampton and they allow 3 in a king room.

You obviously don't understand. It just depends on the total number of rooms and exits. A Hampton Inn with fewer rooms and exits directly to the outside might allow more people per room than a 30 story hotel with interior hallways. You are comparing apples to oranges.