Resort Mousekeeping- questions for those who have visited recently

[Dismrk155]

I guess I assumed they had some workaround--though I figured it was a master key that undoes the bolt or something. It can't be the case that Disney would prevent itself from entering a room in an emergency.

I worked for a National Hotel Chain while in college. When a customer threw the boldt we couldn't get in. Had to call the hotel management at home to use the master key to get in. Oh the kids staying in the room and fell asleep. The parents were down in the restaurant.

 

[Dismrk155]

Lol spell check is a pain

 

[maxiesmom]

I guess I assumed they had some workaround--though I figured it was a master key that undoes the bolt or something. It can't be the case that Disney would prevent itself from entering a room in an emergency.

No. But a daily room check is not an emergency.

And hopefully people are locking the door as well as throwing the latch.

 

[kaytieeldr]

have not read that the latch has been unlocked but remember they can unlock it very easily. look it up on internet. talking seconds not minutes.

..... but it will buy a little more time to grab a robe or run into the bathroom.
I would think that the CMs would realize that they run the real risk of having an embarassing situation for all involved (themselves included) if they remove the latch of an occupied room in "seconds" after the warning knock.

check out on internet how fast it is able to be unlocked and no you woudnt have time to do anything. as I say never read it being unlatched at Disney

Just because something can be done doesn't mean it will be done - especially by a business like Disney.

but remember there could be someone other than security at any hotel I am just saying the latch does not provide the security that most people think it does. granted we dont hear this happening at Disney but it can

maybe not their employees but it is a false sense of security if you watch the video of how simple it is to open one of the latches for anyone to open

In 49 years, has there ever been any mention of anybody illegally entering a Disney resort room by slipping the safety latch? Or, prior to the bars, the safety chain? I haven't even ever read anything about Disney entering any of its rooms using this method.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Just because something can be done doesn't mean it will be done - especially by a business like Disney.

In 49 years, has there ever been any mention of anybody illegally entering a Disney resort room by slipping the safety latch? Or, prior to the bars, the safety chain? I haven't even ever read anything about Disney entering any of its rooms using this method.

cant say for Disney but it has happened at resorts in my area

 

[MSZ]

The daily room checks started shortly after the mass shooting in Las Vegas. The shooter set up his weapons in his room and had the "do not disturb" sign on the door. If someone would have just looked in that room many lives would have been saved. Thank you daily room checks!

 

[Dug720]

It is also to check for signs of human trafficking.

 

[Bete]

We aren't ready to vacation yet, but I believe we will purchase an UV light wand to disinfect any resort rooms we use. I'll use it everyday; since, housekeeping or whoever could enter the room at any time.

I'll probably use disinfecting wipes, too where applicable. Disinfectant spray will be used, as well.

Do not go on the floor with bare feet.

On longer stays any where I would be inclined to wash my own towels and bed linen. Layover nights would be a drag to do the same but I might consider it.

 

[Dug720]

Not sure why my response is funny @crazymomof4 human trafficking is real and checking for signs of it IS one of the reasons for the security checks.

 

[DL1WDW2]

A long time ago I remember reading the DL Anaheim has nearby neighborhoods with many child predators residing. I realize it was just a rumor but always use Caution.

i actually “unlocked” the bolt once on Disney property Using the old Do Not Disturb doorknob sign . We couldnt get security to respond , as we waited outside the door, I started an attempt to unlock it myself with that . It took a while but it can be done. I have also unlocked a neighbors door using a thin plastic library card on the door handle.

 

[P'colaBeachBum]

It is also to check for signs of human trafficking.

Does Checking In Mean You Check Your Privacy at the Door ...

According to Barth, hotels and motels have good reason to be wary about what guests might do on their premises. "This conversation didn't just come up because of Las Vegas," he says. "This has been brewing for many years because of meth labs, prostitution and other illegal activity going on in hotel rooms. Human trafficking is on the radar as well. Hotels have been diligently trying to address those issues."

 

[vinotinto]

I'll share my experience from a Poly Studio Cash stay July 18-26:

Upon arrival on July 18th:

• Our room was spotless upon arrival.
• No comforter on the bed. No decorative pillows or runners. Bed was triple-sheeted. All of this is the same as before COVID.
• Remote control was wrapped in plastic with a sticker that said it had been sanitized.
• We were only provided coffee supplies for one day (one decaf and one regular and 4 little creamers).
• Extra pillow and blanket were placed in a sealed bag that had a tie that had to be broken to open, so it was very obvious if it was sealed or opened.

During Our Stay:

• Trash and recyclables was taken out daily (note that this is not housekeeping - it's the daily security check).
• Housekeeping serviced the room once and came by two other times (8 night stay) to ask if we needed the room serviced or needed anything - once after 9pm and once while all of us except my son were at the pool (around 5ish pm).
• During the daily trash removal, towels on the floor were left on the floor and towels were NOT replaced, coffee was NOT replaced, disposable cups, plates and eating utensils were NOT replaced.
• When Housekeeping serviced the room (once during our stay - on our third day) towels were replaced, toiletries were replaced, coffee and creamer were replaced, and disposable cups, plates and eating utensils were replaced. As far as I could tell our room wasn't vacuumed, but we did keep it clean, so that wasn't really super needed.
• When Housekeeping came by to ask if we needed anything (twice during our stay - 4th day and 6th day), we could request clean towels, coffee, etc.
• In the past, I've never declined housekeeping. I wasn't impressed with the new "light" housekeeping. I do appreciate the idea of the housekeeping staff not spending too much time in the room and also focusing on cleaning the rooms between guests. But, I think they need to come by daily and take away any dirty towels and replace with fresh towels (if needed, we hang ours), and most importantly, since the cups in the room are disposable, they need to replenish those and the coffee (or leave more than 1 regular coffee when you check in fro an 8-night stay).
• You can call for more coffee, etc., and I did, but I needed to be in the room to accept the coffee, they could not come in to drop off coffee, which was puzzling and which I did not want to do. If I'm in the room it's to sleep and chill. Otherwise, we are going to be out and about.

So that was my experience with resort housekeeping within the last month.

 

[crazymomof4]

Not sure why my response is funny @crazymomof4 human trafficking is real and checking for signs of it IS one of the reasons for the security checks.

Sorry I misread your post as sarcastic humor as some here have been discussing how in all the years WDW has been open no one has ever heard of anyone lifting the security bar (as shown on the internet, apparently). Even though it surely CAN be done, to the best of our knowledge its never BEEN done at an on-site Disney Resort. Nor have I heard of a "bust" on WDW property for a resort room being used for human trafficking. I merely thought you were (sarcastically) adding it to the list of things that are unlikely to occur in a Disney Hotel Room. Sorry. I meant no offense, really. I'll change my response.

 

[crazymomof4]

I'll share my experience from a Poly Studio Cash stay July 18-26:

Upon arrival on July 18th:

• Our room was spotless upon arrival.
• No comforter on the bed. No decorative pillows or runners. Bed was triple-sheeted. All of this is the same as before COVID.
• Remote control was wrapped in plastic with a sticker that said it had been sanitized.
• We were only provided coffee supplies for one day (one decaf and one regular and 4 little creamers).
• Extra pillow and blanket were placed in a sealed bag that had a tie that had to be broken to open, so it was very obvious if it was sealed or opened.

During Our Stay:

• Trash and recyclables was taken out daily (note that this is not housekeeping - it's the daily security check).
• Housekeeping serviced the room once and came by two other times (8 night stay) to ask if we needed the room serviced or needed anything - once after 9pm and once while all of us except my son were at the pool (around 5ish pm).
• During the daily trash removal, towels on the floor were left on the floor and towels were NOT replaced, coffee was NOT replaced, disposable cups, plates and eating utensils were NOT replaced.
• When Housekeeping serviced the room (once during our stay - on our third day) towels were replaced, toiletries were replaced, coffee and creamer were replaced, and disposable cups, plates and eating utensils were replaced. As far as I could tell our room wasn't vacuumed, but we did keep it clean, so that wasn't really super needed.
• When Housekeeping came by to ask if we needed anything (twice during our stay - 4th day and 6th day), we could request clean towels, coffee, etc.
• In the past, I've never declined housekeeping. I wasn't impressed with the new "light" housekeeping. I do appreciate the idea of the housekeeping staff not spending too much time in the room and also focusing on cleaning the rooms between guests. But, I think they need to come by daily and take away any dirty towels and replace with fresh towels (if needed, we hang ours), and most importantly, since the cups in the room are disposable, they need to replenish those and the coffee (or leave more than 1 regular coffee when you check in fro an 8-night stay).
• You can call for more coffee, etc., and I did, but I needed to be in the room to accept the coffee, they could not come in to drop off coffee, which was puzzling and which I did not want to do. If I'm in the room it's to sleep and chill. Otherwise, we are going to be out and about.

So that was my experience with resort housekeeping within the last month.

This gives me an excellent idea of what to expect and I will plan accordingly.