Roach Infested Conditions Inside All Star Sports Room

[AngiTN]

Funny, but I find the (comparative) lack of bugs on Disney property concerning. As others have said, bugs are everywhere in Florida. Except many, many fewer on WDW property. It makes you wonder just how much pesticide they are using, because it's clearly effective (again, compared to outside WDW).

I've thought the same thing about the lack of mosquitoes around Disney. DGD is majorly allergic to their bites (huge whelps) and if she steps outside with one in 10 miles, it zeroes in on her and bites her so we know they can't be around much. We don't use spray on her unless we know they are around and since she's never been bitten at Disney we don't spray her there.

I guess it's all the lizards?

 

[mom2rtk]

I agree-looks like I was wrong,but I was hoping all the stereotypes about the Values would end when they finally added Indoor Plumbing earlier this year.

Hah!

 

[Roxyfire]

Yeah I dunno OP, you're an adult right? You're from Florida? You know Disney cannot control nature. Grab your flip flop, whack it, send it down the toilet, move on with your day.

 

[anomamatt]

I've thought the same thing about the lack of mosquitoes around Disney. DGD is majorly allergic to their bites (huge whelps) and if she steps outside with one in 10 miles, it zeroes in on her and bites her so we know they can't be around much. We don't use spray on her unless we know they are around and since she's never been bitten at Disney we don't spray her there.

I guess it's all the lizards?

Whatever they do, it's super effective. We live in Michigan and there are days where I will get 6 mosquito bites taking the trash can to the curb. But none of us have ever been bitten at WDW (and we don't use the resort provided spray/wipes).

I don't seriously worry about the pesticide, but this thread made me chuckle. Because I feel like WDW is suspiciously bug-free compared to most of Florida.

 

[Jadyreen1282]

Geez, it is tough to be a bug.....

 

[AngiTN]

Geez, it is tough to be a bug.....

Hey, they outta make a show about that.....

 

[BK2014]

"I'm from Miami, born and raised in Florida. I know a roach when I see one," is what I told Guest Services when they attempted to make be believe it was a "swamp bug!"

https://www.local10.com/news/miami-ranks-3rd-among-roach-infested-us-cities

This part of your post confused me. 1) Would it have been easier to handle if it was a different type of bug? 2) You make a point of pointing out that a) you're from Miami, and b) Miami is the 3rd most roach infested cities in the U.S., but the seeing three roaches at the beginning of your trip was this upsetting? I am assuming since there is no mention in your post, that you saw no additional roaches in your room during the remainder of your stay.

 

[AngiTN]

Yeah I dunno OP, you're an adult right? You're from Florida? You know Disney cannot control nature. Grab your flip flop, whack it, send it down the toilet, move on with your day.

Oh but the guests that think they can. I once witnessed a guest give the staff the riot act because they couldn't eliminate the bees outside. This guest honestly expected them to remove every last bee. They even included the statement that for what we pay to stay here we shouldn't have to bother with them. I'll be the first to admit they get annoying but seriously, it's outdoors. What do you expect?

 

[Roxyfire]

Oh but the guests that think they can. I once witnessed a guest give the staff the riot act because they couldn't eliminate the bees outside. This guest honestly expected them to remove every last bee. They even included the statement that for what we pay to stay here we shouldn't have to bother with them. I'll be the first to admit they get annoying but seriously, it's outdoors. What do you expect?

That must've been a sight to see. I'll admit, I hate stuff that stings. But if they're buzzing around me, I'll try to move somewhere else! I do think you could bring it up to the front desk staff, in case someone has a severe allergy but beyond that there's not much to be done. People are so spoiled sometimes it's pathetic.

 

[Planogirl]

I admit that I get nervous when I see the so-called house roaches at a place because that could indicate an infestation. I know that they can happen anywhere but they are nasty.

The big Palmetto bugs creep me out but don't concern me much.

 

[marcyleecorgan]

We share the planet with much more than just other humans!

Look, it was just another family vacationing at WDW! Don't you know those guests are Roach DVC members? They pay their dues... in lost family members that get squished, vacuumed and tossed out a window...

Besides the hideous appearance, there are worse bugs. Cicadas are much much much worse.

 

[J'Adore Disney]

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[DaisyJ]

We have stayed at all levels. The only place we have encountered a roach...ahem....palmetto bug...was club level at Beach Club. So yeah, it's not limited to value resorts.

Same here. Only roach I've ever seen was during our stay at Boardwalk.

 

[J'Adore Disney]

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[gogo]

I would hate to see any bugs in the guest rooms. If it was one or two, I'd probably remove it and hope that was all there were. If more kept showing up, I'd probably ask for another room. Fortunately after staying at many resorts and levels, I don't recall ever having seen any type of roach, ant, etc. I'm also one that is concerned with breathing fumes from cleaning products and certainly pesticides. After using these methods, I would not want to stay in the room immediately due to inhaling them. I would assume a previous guest could have brought in the type of roaches the OP describes from their suitcase or the like.

 

[Roxyfire]

For the record, I killed the first German roach I saw and stayed quiet because I did not want to spoil the trip for my daughter who had recently had her heart broken by a young man (for lack of a more suitable adjective) who told her he was having a "mid-quarter life crisis and after almost 5 years he didn't love her the way she loved him." Mid-quarter life crisis? Seriously?

Anyway, my second German roach sighting came while lying in bed after a full day at Animal Kingdom, it was crawling on the wall facing the bed. At this point, I had to tell my daughter we had a live version of “A Bugs Life” taking place in our room and I quietly picked up the phone and called the front desk. They offered to send Pest Control Services to the room. It was past midnight when Pest Control Services arrived. The following morning, my daughter and I woke up extra early to arrive at MK before rope drop. As I was showering, I saw another German roach (3rd sighting) crawling on the tub. After breakfast and before boarding Disney Transportation, I politely went over to the front desk and asked to speak to the manager. When the manager came out to greet me, I asked him if there was somewhere more private we could speak. I certainly did not want to allow any of WDW guests hear me complain about roaches. The manager offered to switch us to a preferred room and assist with moving our bags. I respectfully accepted. No whining, no spoiled privileged egos, and no disturbing uproars on our part. I've seen WAY to many of those in Guest Relations and I believe that behavior is appalling and an embarrassment to say the least.

WDW is my beloved happy place. It’s where I go to vacation and during this trip, attempt temporarily cure a broken heart. But, I’m not nostalgia-blind.

That's a great way to handle the situation, but what happens if that's at Port Orleans, or Yacht Club? Is it still a "you get what you pay for" scenario there? I read a story somewhere about a snake being in a deluxe room! Now that would freak me out! But it's still an issue of Disney cannot control nature. I think the combination of outward facing doors at the values and moderates lends itself to these things happening. Deluxes aren't immune due to the patio doors. I know people are hyperbolic when speaking but it really does reflect poorly on all involved. You didn't even bother to say in the OP that they moved you! That seems like a key detail to leave out. Instead were happy to mention that they were denying what you were seeing. Again, you did the right thing but you made it sound like the resort didn't which is a total shame.

 

[monica9]

Now now, be nice to the OP. Imagine if this happened at the ritz or 4 seasons? It would be a no no. Lizards and bugs are one thing but no one wants to see a cockroach in bed with them no matter where on earth they are. I wouldn't expect Disney to do anything about it but I would be grossed out for sure.

 

[AngiTN]

For the record, I killed the first German roach I saw and stayed quiet because I did not want to spoil the trip for my daughter who had recently had her heart broken by a young man (for lack of a more suitable adjective) who told her he was having a "mid-quarter life crisis and after almost 5 years he didn't love her the way she loved him." Mid-quarter life crisis? Seriously?

Anyway, my second German roach sighting came while lying in bed after a full day at Animal Kingdom, it was crawling on the wall facing the bed. At this point, I had to tell my daughter we had a live version of “A Bugs Life” taking place in our room and I quietly picked up the phone and called the front desk. They offered to send Pest Control Services to the room. It was past midnight when Pest Control Services arrived. The following morning, my daughter and I woke up extra early to arrive at MK before rope drop. As I was showering, I saw another German roach (3rd sighting) crawling on the tub. After breakfast and before boarding Disney Transportation, I politely went over to the front desk and asked to speak to the manager. When the manager came out to greet me, I asked him if there was somewhere more private we could speak. I certainly did not want to allow any of WDW guests hear me complain about roaches. The manager offered to switch us to a preferred room and assist with moving our bags. I respectfully accepted. No whining, no spoiled privileged egos, and no disturbing uproars on our part. I've seen WAY to many of those in Guest Relations and I believe that behavior is appalling and an embarrassment to say the least.

WDW is my beloved happy place. It’s where I go to vacation and during this trip, attempt to temporarily cure a broken heart. But, I’m not nostalgia-blind.

This is not anywhere near the picture of the situation and your response that you painted with your first post. Not even remotely. This is reasonable, both your reaction and their response. Your knock on getting what you pay for, not remotely reasonable.

 

[smallworldnh]

Warning: do not click the OP's link to Miami News if the sight of bugs makes you freak out.

Thank you for the warning as I'm eating my lunch!! And I agree with those who are not too worried about it as it's so common in Florida! I would probably make an effort to shake everything out and double check my luggage before I leave after reading this though!

 

[bumbershoot]

I wouldn't want to see any insects living in my hotel room, whether it's a cockroach or something else

Step in, close eyes, turn on light, wait 30 seconds. You are now unlikely to see a roach as they will have tried to hide.

mid-quarter life crisis and after almost 5 years he didn't love her the way she loved him." Mid-quarter life crisis? Seriously?

Does that mean he's 12? Since it's a mid quarter crisis? I remember being 25 and having such a crisis, but we called it a quarter life crisis. Not a mid quarter. If he's saying things like that she's better off. Especially because it no doubt means he's seeing someone else.

Lizards and bugs are one thing but no one wants to see a cockroach in bed with them no matter where on earth they are.

She was in bed when she saw one, but IT wasn't in bed.



My mom lived in Miami and had palmetto bugs and the occasional smaller roach. She kept an utterly spotless house, but sometimes outside critters do get in.