POLL: What Appliances are Appropriate/Inappropriate?

[Crazy4mandms]

(Inspired by the recent microwave in room question thread) I'm not trying to cause an argument!!! (thought about putting this on the debate board, tho)...but I've seen many posts about different appliances in guest rooms and what some consider definite no-nos, others feel are no problem......Just wondering how people feel about some various appliances in each room. Feel free to comment on why/why not (let's not fight, please!!). I've considered bringing a few different appliances with me and this board has been a great way to find out what is acceptable and what people feel crosses the line.

 

[skiwee1]

I say no appliances! If you want to cook then get a room with a kitchen. No one wants to smell your food microwaving, toasting, frying, and especially burning! The food court has toasters and micros for your use. By all means use them and save us from the stench.

 

[dandave]

I think anything above a coffee maker is out of line.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by dandave
I think anything above a coffee maker is out of line.

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Ditto.. Without my 24-hour coffee line you would NOT want me in the room next to you - or even in the same building for that matter - LOL.......

 

[Crazy4mandms]

ya know it's funny...when I did the poll I had a hard time considering which appliances to poll!!! I choose those that I thought would be common, that some people would consider bringing or have brought but weren't sure if it were okay...but I can only imagine some of the things people have brought to a resort.....hot plates, steamers, single electric burners, blenders and for God sake...quite possible even Presto deep fryers!!!! I've honestly considered my tiny microwave and maybe a toaster for simple things.....this poll gives me and hopefully others a feel for what is acceptable...........(I'm still debating taking the regular toaster for bagles and poptarts I have to admit ).

 

[skiwee1]

I don't think any appliances except a coffee maker is acceptable. Have you called the resort and asked them what is acceptable? I know some have called and were told that appliances were not allowed in the room.

 

[Dopey Sharon]

Do a search...I'm sure you'll find lots of things you can cook with the iron in your room!

 

[itsmetigress]

well we wont be staying on property so we wont have the luxury of the food court...we are bringin the george foreman grill makes quick hot dogs and burgers with minimal mess

 

[disneyjunkie]

Originally posted by skiwee1
I say no appliances! If you want to cook then get a room with a kitchen. No one wants to smell your food microwaving, toasting, frying, and especially burning! The food court has toasters and micros for your use. By all means use them and save us from the stench.

 

[dcfromva]

Originally posted by Crazy4mandms
(Inspired by the recent microwave in room question thread) I'm not trying to cause an argument!!! (thought about putting this on the debate board, tho)...but I've seen many posts about different appliances in guest rooms and what some consider definite no-nos, others feel are no problem......Just wondering how people feel about some various appliances in each room. Feel free to comment on why/why not (let's not fight, please!!). I've considered bringing a few different appliances with me and this board has been a great way to find out what is acceptable and what people feel crosses the line.

Crazy4mandms,
It really is not a matter that is subject to opinion, it is one that is governed by the fire safety codes. The source of your information should come from the resort itself. (Each resort is different). If the resort says it is permitted, then it is cool.


-DC

 

[strasfamily]

Just curious, why would a coffee pot be acceptable but nothing else?

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by strasfamily
Just curious, why would a coffee pot be acceptable but nothing else?

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I don't know why - or even if - coffeemakers are acceptable at the Disney Resorts (I've never stayed on site and have no desire to do so) but I can tell you that in most other hotels they're pretty standard fare now and it's the "odd ball" hotel that doesn't have them in each of their rooms..

Like I said - I need my 24-hour coffee line and wouldn't even consider a hotel that didn't provide a coffeemaker or allow me to bring my own..

 

[Crazy4mandms]

Whether these things are allowed or not seems to depend on who you ask on what day you call. Someone on the other thread said the All Stars said no microwaves, however, when i called last April when I thought about bringing mine (we were staying 8 nights but I ended up not bringing it) the CM said yes, it was ok.....she also said toasters were okay..but then I've read where others say that they are not okay. I've also seen posts where people have said they've taken crockpots and toaster ovens with no problems but others say they've have crockpots and toaster ovens unplugged with notes on them saying they were not allowed. It seems Disney has no official policy on these things (too bad), right now it all seems to depend on who you talk to. The other thing is that some people will just forego the rules anyway, maybe this thread will enlighten some people as to courtesy to it being a courtesy to others (like I understand that cooking in the rooms may leave terrible smells for the people in adjacent rooms and next guests, something I never considered last year when I wanted to bring the microwave!!)

 

[lucky_bunni]

I think that if it does create a mess or smell that would inconvenience other guests it would be acceptable, if it were in line with resort rules and safety codes. I would think toaster would be ok for pop tarts and toast. Coffee pots are a given (who doesn't like the aroma of coffee?), and are provided in most all hotel rooms in the US. As for microwaves/toaster ovens/crockpots, they could create a mess and definately a smell that would entrude on other guests. I guess if you want to bring all these things, maybe you should consider investing in a camper/travel trailer and staying at Ft. Wilderness Campground. Then you can bring and cook whatever you like and it's about 1/2 the cost of staying in the cheapest hotel room.

 

[Toyztory]

I think you should call the resort/hotel you are staying in and ask them. There are alot of oppinions on what you shouldn't bring but they are just oppinions not the rules. As far as the coffee makers being in every room, My husband and I, maybe the only two people in the universe who hate the smell of coffee and haven't had a sip of it in our life. I am not saying that you shouldn't have coffee makers and be able to make coffee if you need that pick me up but, to us the Stench of coffee in our room first thing in the am is not our ideal "wake me up" but should we think that the people next door are inconsiderate or rude. NO! we don't have to drink, so we smell it for a little bit until we leave to enjoy our day. I can think of alot worse things than the smell of someone elses cooking or coffee.

So this whole discussion on people making food in there room is silly. As long as you have the ok from the management bring what you want and cook what you want in your own room. There are alot more things that people are doing at the parks, ie smoking in a non smoking area, cutting lines, not putting deoderant on for the day (PHEW) These are things that people do knowing they are being inconsiderate. Not someone who is just trying to cut costs and get to the Happiest Place on Earth as fast as they can.

Again this is just my oppinion and I am not knocking anyone for feeling different on this subject. Remember Crazy4mandms just wanted to know what you thought because we all get great advice here.

 

[ceecee]

I wouldn't have given this thread much thought, except for last year after checking in we noticed a garlic smell in the room...Yuck, had to have it sprayed! I personally would not bring an appliance. Maybe one of those little cup plug in deals to make a tea or coffee bag with. If you really want to cook in the room get a room with a kitchette (or rent a camper). Usually we just use the food court. Many hotels still do not have coffee makers in the room. We stayed at an Adams Mark in Columbus that did not have one, I was quite surprised...they did have Starbucks in the lobby (for sale).

 

[dandave]

Strasfamily, I said just coffee makers.

Why? Because coffee makers, hair dryers, irons, and ironing boards are available by request from housekeeping in WDW resorts when not already in the rooms( no coffee makers available in Value Resorts, however).
The OP asked about "how people feel about some various appliances in each room". I'm not saying that coffee makers are the only appliances allowed, legally. I'm saying that coffee makers are the only things listed that I think are appropriate. The rest of the listed appliances are simply extremely tacky and perhaps even against fire codes, IMVHO.

That's just how I feel, which was the OP's question: "Just wondering how people feel about some various appliances in each room."

 

[floridagirrl2]

I think microwaves, toaster ovens, hotpots, etc. are fine if OK'd by the resort. I don't think cooking in a room creates any more unpleasant smells than ordering room service--I'm vegetarian and I would rather not smell meat but I would never dream of complaining because other guests (not to mention my DH ) order room service steaks and burgers!

That said, I'm a fanatic about unplugging any heat-producing appliance when I am not using it because of the danger of fires. I have had hair dryers short out and catch on fire even when turned off but still plugged in! That's because a short in an appliance can short-out the on-off switch.

Most hair dryers use around 1500 watts, so if your hotel room allows hair dryers, there really is no valid fire safety reason to not allow cooking appliances that use the same or less wattage. Of course, hotels are afraid that not-very-smart guests are going to put something into a toaster oven to cook without being in the room! You can't blame hotels for wanting to limit their liability.

 

[C.Ann]

Originally posted by ceecee
Many hotels still do not have coffee makers in the room. We stayed at an Adams Mark in Columbus that did not have one, I was quite surprised...they did have Starbucks in the lobby (for sale).

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I think the "many" hotels you are referring to are because of what you stated about Starbucks.. Obviously they would prefer that you buy the overpriced coffee that's available..

However, I still don't think it's "many hotels".. I've been researching hotels for months and months now - in two different areas of the country - and aside from the Disney Resorts, 99% have coffeemakers in the rooms - unless of course they have a Starbucks in the lobby...

 

[DMRick]

I don't think cooking in a room creates any more unpleasant smells than ordering room service

I disagree..I think a crock pot of simmering spaghetti sauce, or any food "cooked" in a room makes a lot more smell, than food simply brought to and sitting in a room. That's why potpourri is so popular in the winter heated on a wood stove...the smell penetrates everything.