Possible Debate... Cooking in Disney Resort Rooms is it wrong or right

[Pongo69]

Everything I'm about to say is my opinion only so don't think I'm knockin anyone on this board
When we go on vacation the only thing I want to do is have fun fun and more fun. The last thing I want to do is cook on my vacation. I don't want to make a sandwich on my vacation.(that's just how I am)
When I read how people use cooking appliances in their room, (it's only my opinion) The first thing comes to mind is HUGE RISK!!. Not only are they putting their lives in danger, but they're also putting others in danger.
I'm not talking about the smells, but the hidden dangers such as, faulty wireing and rooms not equipped with the right ventilation. Faulty wireing is not so uncommon, I don't care if it's the most expensive hotel in the world(it could happen).
Then there are lawsuits you have to contend with not only from Disney, but from other resort guest guest as well.

To me the sane thing to do would be to either get a room offsite with a kitchenette/full kitchen or stay in a DVC resort.

Personally, I wouldn't chance it. As I said on another thread, all the budgeting in the world could not undo the financial loss that could happen from one mistake.

So here is what I'm asking, if you don't want to spend money on food while on vacation, don't you think it's morally right to stay somewhere where cooking is allowed rather than cook in a room when you know it's not allowed.

 

[Lanshark]

Someone cooking in a room where cooking is not allowed is putting me and my family at risk because of the risk of starting a fire. I never appreciate inconsideration and I especially don't appreciate it when it puts others at risk.

Edited to add: I will add that I have no problem with someone cooking somewhere that allows it. If a place is set up for cooking they have the proper surfaces to cook on, they are up to code electrically to handle appliances and they probably have fire extinguishers. If I choose to stay there then I know I may end up smelling someones burnt popcorn.

 

[DawnCt1]

I don't want to get into the ethics of it but the aesthetics. I would be horrified if I were spending $XXX amount only to have the odor of beef stew or garlicky pasta sauce wafting under my door. If someone wants to use the in room coffee maker, pick up a package of bagels and cream cheese at the Piggly Wiggly, that is fine with me, but leave the microwave, slow cooker and wok at home! If you can't afford to eat at the hotel you are staying at, check out the dollar menu at Mickey Dees. We will be going to Hawaii this summer. We will have a kitchenette with no stove at one of our hotels. I am prepared to make my own coffee, pick up the half and half, cereal, milk, juice and bagels, but that is it. My motto is; "If it requires heat, you won't eat".

 

[sk!mom]

I have a bad case of cooking avoidance when I'm home, so I would never even consider cooking on vacation. But I do agree that if I suffered some lapse of judgement and agreed to cook on vacation, I would definitely stay someplace with the proper facilities. Cooking in a regular room is against the rules for very good reasons.
By the way, my family wouldn't consider it much of a vacation if they had to eat my cooking either.

 

[Pongo69]

Originally posted by DawnCt1
If someone wants to use the in room coffee maker, pick up a package of bagels and cream cheese at the Piggly Wiggly, that is fine with me,


I don't mind this either Dawn. I will rent a fridge just so ds11 and dd15 can have their fruitcups, caprisun and other snacks for late late night snacking, but to bring out the microwave and mini stove to cook some funky pork and kraut is Ghetto in my book

 

[sue1013]

I'm not thrilled to cook at home, forget cooking on vacation! I cannot understand why people would cook in a hotel room. It is dangerous and shows no consideration for others that are stuck smelling your food. I know everyone is different but if you want to cook get a place with a kitchen.

 

[froglady]

My feeling is that if a hotel/motel wants you to cook in the room, they will provide the appropriate appliances. Most don't mind you making coffee in the morning, and will supply a coffeemaker (sometimes only by request). Others supply a mini-fridge and microwave. I suspect that they would be surprised at someone cooking a roast beef dinner for eight, but certainly expect people to heat microwavable meals, snacks, leftovers, etc.

 

[gymnasticsmom68]

I can't imagine WANTING to cook while I'm on vacation. But no, I don't think people should be cooking in their hotel rooms, especially having the crock pot going all day while they're at the parks. That is one of the stuidest things I've ever heard of.

 

[WDWLVR]

I like to have meals in the room on vacation and that's just one of the reasons I love DVC. As for regular hotel rooms no I don't think people should cook in those rooms. It is inconsiderate to their neighbors and could be dangerous.

 

[peachgirl]

I think you should follow the rules and guidelines of the resort you are staying at.

Since many of the resorts not only allow but furnish microwaves and coffeemakers, then it's a safe assumption that the resort has no problems with you using them.

For myself, we don't "cook" in the room but we have been known to re-heat a leftover from a restaurant. We've also been known to bring a few snacks, some of which taste better warmed up.

For anyone that doesn't care for people using microwaves or coffeemakers, stay at a resort that doesn't allow it.

 

[Dopey's twin Dippy]

oh please im lucky i even cook at home. i love it when people at work will say "why dont you get a condo , then you can eat in " . i dont think so.....lol. i cant imagine bringing or carrying all that extra junk , what do you save a few dollars. i think that people should stay either where it is allowed , or actually the fool courts at all stars have a micro and toaster. i never really thought about that ( with all my fears of flying,,,etc.) now i have to think about WHO will BURN us down.....lol and you are right, who wants to smell diff. food in your rooms...yuck...

 

[Beth76]

Hmmmmm.....I wonder what the responses to this would be on the Budget Board?

 

[2BigKIdz]

Let me get this straight- some people actually bring appliances (crock pots, microwaves, cook stoves) to cook on in a regular motel room? I have never heard of that, nor has that thought ever crossed my mind until now. Wow! Not much into cooking at all, but if we are staying anywhere more than a couple of days we get a condo or house with a kitchen to have milk, cold drinks, and re-heat pizza, etc. Of course safety is an issue, especially leaving a crock pot unattended, where could you safely set one of those in a small motel room? In the bathroom? (yuck- who cooks food in the bathroom?)

 

[powellrj]

Originally posted by Beth76
Hmmmmm.....I wonder what the responses to this would be on the Budget Board?

There is one over there right now....

 

[I_Know_You2!]

Originally posted by Beth76
Hmmmmm.....I wonder what the responses to this would be on the Budget Board?

You know them, they will do anything to save a buck.

 

[CarolA]

On one of the other boards ,(I believe it is the Budget board)there is an offical response from Disney and the responses was NO.

SO there does not need to be a debate. Disney is not a democracy and thier rules win!

 

[hrh_disney_queen]

If there aren't coffee makers available in the room, and we are driving, I will take and use one in the room. I never really thought of that as cooking. And since most of the resorts do allow/have available coffee makers, I just always assumed it would be safe and OK. Now a microwave- I wouldn't even want one in the room. When I am on vacation, I just don't cook.

It would really tick me off if someone was compromising my families safety by using some kind of cooking appliance in a resort room. I would probably report it if I somehow knew.

 

[tastelikecandy]

I think if the appliances are there for your use than take advantage if you like. We never stay in hotels, we always stay in a two bedroom condo that has a full kitchen, dining, living, etc. so for us this is MORE suitable for our vacation. My fiance' and I are both on low carb diets so we use a blender a lot for our protein shakes. We have a bbq pit by the pond outside the balcony usually and we like to do a lot of grilling while we relax. When we do decide to splurge we usually like Italian food or Greek. I think it all depends on what is best for you. I love to cook and my fiance' was a chef for ten years in a fine dining resturaunt so for us, cooking together while having an occasional glass of red wine is the way we like to enjoy each other. EIther way, I say it is up to the person. If you don't like to cook, by all means spend all your money on eating out and have fun with it. Do whatever relaxes you.

 

[supergoof]

Don't put other people in danger!
If you HAVE to cook, get a room that is set up to accept appliances! Being a x-firefighter, there is no fire more damaging than in a complex. It can run from you very quick, what's worse, you have no idea how many people are in any given room. (unless someone at the front desk had time to print off a list before running for their life.)

So,just follow the rules.

O.K. I'm off the soap box.

 

[Kimberle]

It is amazing *who* does this!

When I was in college, I sat for a family w/ 3 young kids. I went with them to FL for the LONGEST week of my life. Mom is a lawyer, Dad is a College Professor/Author (techie stuff, yawn!). We drove over 1000 miles cramed into a little car. Slept at every DIVE hotel you could name, in 1 room. (Gramps was also along for the "ride".) I think we ate at McDonalds once and then had to split combo meals. That was the ONLY meal out.

Every hotel, they pulled out this ancient 2 burner thing to cook eggs, pasta, whatever. I was so skevied and embarressed to be sceen with them. I was REALLY suprised that thing didn't short out. (I kept checking to make sure it was unplugged.)

When we pulled up to their $1 million dollar house, the adults were commenting on what a "wonderful" trip it was. Please, if they spend $700 total, I'd be amazed......

It's perfectly fine to be frugal, but don't endanger others while you do so....