Pack a toaster?

[Rosebud123]

It never would have occurred to me that I couldn't bring a toaster! We were thinking about buying a cheap one and packing it for our 10 night Poly/YC trip, so that's why I clicked on this thread.
Growing up, my mom ALWAYS brought one on vacation if we stayed somewhere without a kitchenette.
Interesting thread.

 

[kymom99]

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.

What Disney moderate has 30 floors with interior corridors? You are right, I don't understand what you are talking about. I am referencing a Disney moderate or value where each room has the exact same layout but one has a king size bed while the other has 2 queens. AND some of those have a trundle or murphy bed for a 5th person!
I don't know of any hamptons with exterior doors. All the ones I have stayed in have hallways. So it would seem that those should have more restrictions, not less.

 

[kaytieeldr]

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.

Well, Hampton Inn provides sleeping capacity for three in a king bed room. Walt Disney World doesn't. Tops, 5% of all the rooms at WDW have king beds anyway. If you want to put more than two people in a room, they have thousands of rooms with two two-person beds. They're not forcing you to get two rooms.

 

[maxiesmom]

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.

It is not dependent on room size. Thing such as elevators vs no elevators, the number of stories high a building is, how wide the walkways (hopefully minus people and their room chairs) are.

 

[lost*in*cyberspace]

What Disney moderate has 30 floors with interior corridors? You are right, I don't understand what you are talking about. I am referencing a Disney moderate or value where each room has the exact same layout but one has a king size bed while the other has 2 queens. AND some of those have a trundle or murphy bed for a 5th person!
I don't know of any hamptons with exterior doors. All the ones I have stayed in have hallways. So it would seem that those should have more restrictions, not less.

I give up. That's okay, but it's not worth my time trying to get you to understand this.

 

[FFMatt12]

If the train is traveling 90KM an hour and it's Thursday, how many king size rooms does Disney's Bora Bora resort have with toasters in them? Sorry I couldn't resist...

 

[tina.tina]

If the train is traveling 90KM an hour and it's Thursday, how many king size rooms does Disney's Bora Bora resort have with toasters in them? Sorry I couldn't resist...

It doesn't matter because I still can't afford to stay in those rooms.

 

[keelyhealthnut]

Ummm...after reading this entire thread I'm slightly terrified to even pose a question but here it goes! My family and I will be staying at one of the studio rooms w/ kitchenettes at the AKL. Since this room DOES have a kitchen, is it okay to bring a slow cooker or would that still be a fire risk and/or frowned upon?

 

[Gracie09]

In a room with a kitchen I don't see a problem. They are intended for cooking and have things like fire extinguishers and actual counter space and kitchen sinks.

 

[ariel71]

In a room with a kitchen I don't see a problem. They are intended for cooking and have things like fire extinguishers and actual counter space and kitchen sinks.

And most likely GFCI outlets.

 

[maxiesmom]

Ummm...after reading this entire thread I'm slightly terrified to even pose a question but here it goes! My family and I will be staying at one of the studio rooms w/ kitchenettes at the AKL. Since this room DOES have a kitchen, is it okay to bring a slow cooker or would that still be a fire risk and/or frowned upon?

I think you should call. As you have a kitchen it may be ok, though I have to say I am uncomfortable with the idea of a bunch of unattended crock pots being plugged in all day long.

 

[starwart]

Have you considered a portable induction cooker? Flameless and cooks fast and can be packed in a suitcase easily.

 

[keelyhealthnut]

I have not entertained the thought of a portable induction cooker. I will have to look into that option as well. I also understand your hesitation, maxiesmom. I actually never leave it plugged in at home when I'm gone because I am home so often. I usually just use it as a really convenient cooking method when I'm busy working or education my kids at home. I hadn't even considered if I am comfortable with that either! Thanks for the input, everybody.

 

[pryncess527]

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.

I do not know the details of the fire code as it relates to the room, but Disney is absolutely not pulling the toaster thing out of nowhere. My office isn't allowed to have a toaster anywhere other than our designated Kitchen area. We have a counter with fridge and coffee maker in our main office, but the fire marshal will NOT permit us to have a toaster there because of the exposed coils. A toaster oven is allowed, a slot toaster is not. That's just NC fire code, not some deep conspiracy by my boss to force us to buy toast.

I suspect that the rooms are the same way. Disney may have had a hand in influencing fire code, but I seriously doubt they lie about it as their reason for upholding laws.

 

[cattywampus]

Krispy Kreme donuts + hair dryer for 15 seconds = heaven.

 

[maxiesmom]

I have not entertained the thought of a portable induction cooker. I will have to look into that option as well. I also understand your hesitation, maxiesmom. I actually never leave it plugged in at home when I'm gone because I am home so often. I usually just use it as a really convenient cooking method when I'm busy working or education my kids at home. I hadn't even considered if I am comfortable with that either! Thanks for the input, everybody.

I'm a big chicken when it comes to crock pots. I know they tell you to leave them turned on all day, but I couldn't do it and leave the house.

 

[Judique]

Krispy Kreme donuts + hair dryer for 15 seconds = heaven.

Heaven to you, hair on my donut = gross to me! I'll just have mine cold or nuke it a few secs!

Crockpots are not supplied for the DVC kitchenettes but toasters are. Unattended cooking in a small space - not sure I would feel safe with that as the kitchenettes are very small - not a lot of space and cabinets or shelves above. Not sure what Disney says as I've never seen any written rule about it. I've never used a crockpot on vacation myself.

So this could be a whole new discussion. I stay in this type of room and often bring my Keurig but never use a crockpot.

I don't remember seeing gfci outlets in the older kitchenettes. They could be, but I honestly don't remember. I have however upgraded in my own older home, both kitchen and bathroom.

Many years ago, my ex was a volunteer fireman (in addition to his regular job). He was very much into community service. The fire alarm would ring in our house and off he would go. Source of several fires - hairdryers left plugged in. I can still remember driving by the charred homes and being thankful everyone lived.

So, my take on fire safety is it's not so much that you use an appliance; it is that you use it carefully and unplug stuff that can start fires, and don't leave an appliance cooking and unattended - anywhere.

 

[kymom99]

Heaven to you, hair on my donut = gross to me! I'll just have mine cold or nuke it a few secs!

Crockpots are not supplied for the DVC kitchenettes but toasters are. Unattended cooking in a small space - not sure I would feel safe with that as the kitchenettes are very small - not a lot of space and cabinets or shelves above. Not sure what Disney says as I've never seen any written rule about it. I've never used a crockpot on vacation myself.

So this could be a whole new discussion. I stay in this type of room and often bring my Keurig but never use a crockpot.

I don't remember seeing gfci outlets in the older kitchenettes. They could be, but I honestly don't remember. I have however upgraded in my own older home, both kitchen and bathroom.

Many years ago, my ex was a volunteer fireman (in addition to his regular job). He was very much into community service. The fire alarm would ring in our house and off he would go. Source of several fires - hairdryers left plugged in. I can still remember driving by the charred homes and being thankful everyone lived.

So, my take on fire safety is it's not so much that you use an appliance; it is that you use it carefully and unplug stuff that can start fires, and don't leave an appliance cooking and unattended - anywhere.

A lady I used to work with lost everything in a fire caused by a hairdryer. Same thing, it was plugged in and laid on the counter. Fortunately everyone got out safely.

 

[kaytieeldr]

toaster oven is allowed, a slot toaster is not. That's just NC fire code, not some deep conspiracy by my boss to force us to buy toast.

That kind if surprises me. My old office had three toaster ovens catch fire in one year.

 

[Disneylvr]

Allowed or not allowed, I won't get involved in that debate. However, if the item you are toasting burns and sets off the smoke alarm in the room, that could be become an embarrassing situation to explain to the resort cast members.