Toasters and electric hot pots allowed in value rooms?

[kwdw]

Are toasters (not a toaster oven!) and electric hot pots allowed in a value room at Disney? I know you can bring your own coffee maker, but what about these items?

 

[siskaren]

No.

 

[POOHsie]

Fire Codes and fire safety are the issues here. Disney, as well as other hotel chains, doesn't want those kind of items used in their bedroom-only rooms. For an alternative, go to the resort food court and use their toasters, microwaves and hot water tap. There are no restrictions at the food court as far as using the appliances there for your own food and hot liquid prep. I've seen people heating their oatmeal, getting hot water for whatever instant item or hot tea, toasting bread from a loaf (sold in Value gift shops), etc. I've seen people seated at food court tables, eating their own food purchases. Never have I seen anyone have a problem with that.

 

[Kimberle]

Are toasters (not a toaster oven!) and electric hot pots allowed in a value room at Disney? I know you can bring your own coffee maker, but what about these items?

No cooking is allowed in rooms. If you need to prepare light meals, look into the Value suites. They have a fridge and microwave. Not sure about a toaster.

You also might want to consider a FW Cabin. They are a little more expensive, but come with a full kitchen and outside grill, including dishwasher. You can save a lot of money by preparing most of your own meals. If you have littles, they have lots of room to run around. I would recommend having a car other wise you have to take the internal bus to the park busses. You can park one car right at your cabin. If you are interested, check out the camping board. They've got lots of great info about FW and the cabins.

 

[Kimberle]

One more thought. If the budget is really tight and you prefer a regular value room, they all come with small fridges. You can keep milk and juice in the fridge and have cold cereal for b/fast. You could also keep cold cuts and make sandwiches Have fruit, veggies, etc. You can get free cups of ice water in the parks at places with a soda fountain. Or, you can bring in your own bottled water. (Water was $2.50 per bottle our last trip.)

Plan your meal purchases by reviewing sites like here or allears.com. They have menu's and prices. Many of the counter service places have actual "food" other than burgers and pizza.

 

[HopperFan]

No.

We stay at values often and we always eat our breakfast in the room. This is what we eat ....
- Yogurt
- Bagels with Cream Cheese
- Muffins
- Bananas
- Apples
- Orange Juice (we take juice boxes)
- Fruit Cups
- Cereal
- Milk (small cartons fit in fridge or box milk)

Coffee is grabbed as we enter a park if needed.

 

[kwdw]

OP here. So - this isn't about saving money on breakfast - it's about ENJOYING a quiet morning routine. Frankly, a nice, warm crisp bagel with slightly melted cream cheese with my coffee in my room while getting ready to hit the parks is my idea of luxury. And the little one loves toasted Pop Tarts with peanut butter (especially when its warm and runny from the Pop Tart being warm!). And both of those breakfast options are just not the same without the toaster, IMO. Having to go to the food court to do that, not so enjoyable.

So - I guess the real question is this - is Disney housekeeping going to take away my toaster, leave me a nasty note, or kick me out of my room?

I tried looking on the Disney website for information - but I couldn't find anything in writing. Maybe it's there - but I couldn't find it.

 

[twinspluscade]

Unless you have the toaster sitting in plain sight on a table or something, housekeeping probably won't notice it. Even if they did, I'm not sure they'd do much about it. A toaster IMO is very different than leaving a crock pot full of soup or whatever to cook all day.

 

[happymommy]

Unless you have the toaster sitting in plain sight on a table or something, housekeeping probably won't notice it. Even if they did, I'm not sure they'd do much about it. A toaster IMO is very different than leaving a crock pot full of soup or whatever to cook all day.

I used to bring a hot pot (very small) to the Swan and Dolphin, and I was very careful about cleaning it out and cooling it down, then putting it away in the morning. No problem. I used it for ramen and macaroni & cheese. Some nights my kids just wanted something small (and with sensitive stomachs, I understood this).

No, they're technically not allowed. But if you are careful, clean up, and put it away, I don't think anyone would do anything.

 

[maxiesmom]

OP here. So - this isn't about saving money on breakfast - it's about ENJOYING a quiet morning routine. Frankly, a nice, warm crisp bagel with slightly melted cream cheese with my coffee in my room while getting ready to hit the parks is my idea of luxury. And the little one loves toasted Pop Tarts with peanut butter (especially when its warm and runny from the Pop Tart being warm!). And both of those breakfast options are just not the same without the toaster, IMO. Having to go to the food court to do that, not so enjoyable.

So - I guess the real question is this - is Disney housekeeping going to take away my toaster, leave me a nasty note, or kick me out of my room?

I tried looking on the Disney website for information - but I couldn't find anything in writing. Maybe it's there - but I couldn't find it.

It is against their rules. If you write them they will tell you so. If they had to list out everything not allowed, you would spend your life reading it, that list would be so long.

If having kitchen appliances is important, why not book a DVC studio unit, or a family suite? Then you will have a kitchen space you can cook in. Cooking appliances are not allowed in any room without a kitchen area. Sorry!

 

[olwyngdh]

If I remember correctly, back when we did the fridge swaps, many of them included coffee pots, hot pots, and toasters. I don't recall mousekeeping saying anything about them, but we only plugged things in when we were using them.

 

[maxiesmom]

If I remember correctly, back when we did the fridge swaps, many of them included coffee pots, hot pots, and toasters. I don't recall mousekeeping saying anything about them, but we only plugged things in when we were using them.

And of course, just because you can get away with doing something against the rules, that means you should.

 

[olwyngdh]

And of course, just because you can get away with doing something against the rules, that means you should.

Actually, I was wondering if the rules had changed since then, or if it had always been against the rules, or if we are just thinking it is against the rules but it isn't. I didn't think about it when I was involved in swaps-- there was a coffee pot and I am very careful about the amt of blood diluting my coffeestream so I used it twice a day.

 

[maxiesmom]

Actually, I was wondering if the rules had changed since then, or if it had always been against the rules, or if we are just thinking it is against the rules but it isn't. I didn't think about it when I was involved in swaps-- there was a coffee pot and I am very careful about the amt of blood diluting my coffeestream so I used it twice a day.

Unfortunately is definitely IS against the rules. And I'm sure many guests do bring in coffee pots, slow cookers, George Foreman Grills, and all sorts of things. But fortunately (or unfortunately) I am a follow the rules kind of gal.

 

[olwyngdh]

Unfortunately is definitely IS against the rules. And I'm sure many guests do bring in coffee pots, slow cookers, George Foreman Grills, and all sorts of things. But fortunately (or unfortunately) I am a follow the rules kind of gal.

Yeah, I am that way too...I had just never given this rule any thought sinceall the stuff was in the box. Thankfully it isn't something to worry about anymore since the refillable mug comes with the dining plan and my husband gets up before me and knows his safety depends on how quickly the coffee is in my hand.

I always wondered if people were making waffles or toasted cheese sandwiches with the iron like Mr Mom, but have been afraid to ask.

 

[Mrsjvb]

OP here.

So - I guess the real question is this - is Disney housekeeping going to take away my toaster, leave me a nasty note, or kick me out of my room?

I tried looking on the Disney website for information - but I couldn't find anything in writing. Maybe it's there - but I couldn't find it.

and are you willing to be responsible for the bill when your toaster short circuits and sets fire to the room? Fires safety regs trump all , even if Mousekeeping chooses to disregard the violation. appliances already in the rooms have been vetted and are replaced as needed.

since it is against policy they sure as hell CAN kick you out with no refund or recourse if they wish to. how willing are you to take that risk?

 

[TheRustyScupper]

. . . So - I guess the real question is this - is Disney housekeeping going to take away my toaster, leave me a nasty note, or kick me out of my room? . . .

{FLAME PROOF CAPE FROM DRAWER TO SHOULDERS}
1) So, why is it so important to break the rules?
2) Just go to the Food Court like others.
{FLAME PROOF CAPE BACK TO STORAGE}

 

[Hopefully]

OP I am really curious about one thing.
Why did you even ask if it is against the rules, if you intend to do it regardless?