Was told that all rooms at WDW hotels are non-smoking now

[yellowfish78]

Boy, it took me a while to catch up on this thread!

I'm a smoker. I really DO try to be a considerate smoker too.
I wouldn't pay more for a smoking room. I would pay a fee if I smoked in a non-smoking room (but I wouldn't actually do that. It's a non-smoking room! I won't even smoke in a non-smoking rental car!)
My reservation is for September/October. I have "guaranteed smoking" on my reservation. After reading this, I called Disney and asked them if they would soon be following suit like Disneyland did. Both times I called, they both said no, and one even checked with a supervisor.
My feeling is that if they really, really want to make this simple so non-smokers arn't in smoking rooms is to guarantee non-smoking and smoking rooms right off the bat when payment is made to Disney (not just 5 days out). I'm fine with finding out that if one hotel wasn't available for smoking then I'll just try another. But this is too hard to do. Reservations can change so much.
I also think the resorts should have smoking areas designated as well. I'd be more than happy to walk to an area where there is an ashtray and NOT bother others. Like in the theme parks.
If WDW goes non-smoking so be it. I'll learn to deal with it. Hopefully everyone else would too. It's not like I'd say "I'm not going to Disney because it's non-smoking"! That'd be crazy!

I hope I stayed on topic about the rooms enough!

 

[wdwjunkie2005]

it sounds to me like you can get a guarantee on a non-smoking room, but non-smoking rooms are not guaranteed. why is that? seems to me it's more important for a non-smoker to have a n-s room than it is for a smoker to get a smoking room. smokers can go outside to light up, but non-smokers can't escape the smell and the allergy/asthma-inducing residue of a room that's been smoked in.

 

[studentmom]

Last month I booked a room at All Star Movie for Nov. and I was told the exact same thing. The CM told me that as of March 1 (I think that was the day, hope someone will correct me if I'm wrong), that all of the rooms would be non-smoking. Now, I'm not sure if he just meant that people who booked after that date would only have non smoking rooms or that as of that date the new 'rule' would automatically be in effect . But he did tell me that when I asked about a non smoking room. He also might have only meant that ASM was doing this, I really don't know .
I was going to post something about it, but I assumed someone else had.

 

[KimberlyC]

I agree that smokers should not smoke in a non-smoking room, but I do not see the problem with smoking outside, in the fresh air. Yet I see that some people on this thread take issue with this as well. I have a non-smoking home for the sake of my child and have reserved a non-smoking hotel room. I'll smoke outside at the hotel, the same as I do at home.

 

[DMRick]

I agree that smokers should not smoke in a non-smoking room, but I do not see the problem with smoking outside, in the fresh air. Yet I see that some people on this thread take issue with this as well. I have a non-smoking home for the sake of my child and have reserved a non-smoking hotel room. I'll smoke outside at the hotel, the same as I do at home.

I think the problem for some is, the air conditioners at the values and mods grab the air from just outside the room. Many people smoke right outside the doors, and the smoke gets pulled in. Also, because of the way they are built, the smoke gets "trapped" by the top of the walkway, it doesn't just blow away, so when you come of your door, you often get a facefull. I mentioned once on another thread, where the guy next door continued to smoke in front of our door, and finally one of us asked him why he didn't smoke in front of his door a few doors down, and his reply was that his child had asthma and the smoke was getting in the room.

 

[eeyore45]

I agree with DMRick, my cousin smokes outside, due to her sons allegies/asthma... the pediatrician was very strict/stern with them - so they dont smoke in their home...

and the same issues with the a/c unit and I've posted... when trying to exit POR mansion to walk to the bus we had to pass by 2 smokers standing/sitting on the stairs that we needed to use to exit -


yet I understood standing there - it was a hassle to walk down those 2 flights of stairs, and go around the corner to the "smoking area"

which is why I do not believe wdw designating themselves as "non smoking" will work - unless they follow thru with fines - which we all know WDW will NOT do - they will get the "status" of "non smoking resorts" but in reality - smokers will smoke where they will!!

 

[rabx5]

POR is the place you are paying $200 a night for? As in Port Orleans? Why so much..that's even more than rack, isn't it?

I'm sorry- last year we stayed at AKL Savannah $$$Chaching$$$. This year we are staying at POR.


Jodi

 

[PamNC]

When we made our May ressie a few weeks ago, I was told the same thing. He said the Swan and Dolphin were already non-smoking and they were slowly but surely eliminating all the smoking rooms at all of the resorts.

THANK GOD.

PamNC

 

[DVC Sadie]

Very interesting post....I just made an add on reservation to my July trip to WDW two days ago. I did specify that non smoking was important due to my asthmatic son. I then questioned if all of the WDW hotels would follow suit to the Disneyland hotels and the response was "yes, we are definitely going in that direction probably by later this year". I could have kissed this guy!!! He said that they would have "outdoor" areas ONLY for smokers (and NO not on the balconies where its blowing into your neighbors faces..sorry but there would be penalties).

I think this in one of the absolute BEST things Disney could do for its patrons and I would be proud to think we bought into DVC a couple of years back and didn't know this was coming. I feel so very blessed right now as being an avid Disney customer for almost 15 yrs now.

jumping for joy here,
Esmerelda

I hope being an avid Disney customer since 1959 (California), and WDW since 1971 that the disney corporation will allow smoking in some of their buildings and some of their properties at WDW.

I don't think WDW enforces their rules now with room occupanciy, ages for dining plans etc.... I just don't see them penalizing a smoker for smoking on a balcony, do you?
Just a different perspective on this whole resort non smoking issue.

L

 

[smjj]

Then you have the people like us who request a non-smoking room, get it, arrive at it and open the door to the non-smoking room only to find that it was smoked in. Then you must enter the polluted room, use the phone to call Guest Service, complained to them only to have them tell you they will try to switch us then aggree to swirtch us. Then as my wife waited outside the room because she could not stand the smoke while I went back up to Guest Service to get the room switched and then return to have our luggage removed from the polluted room. This cost us over an hour in the rain all because someone decided the heck with the rules...smjj

 

[clkelley]

Part of the problem is, I don't think there are enough smoking rooms. When I've traveled to WDW without my family and have requested a Smoking room, I've NEVER gotten one. (and that is the only request I put in cause I don't care about location when I'm going to WDW solo). I have called back to the desk and asked each time, but was told no Smoking rooms available.

Although, it hasn't been a big deal because when I'm solo, I'm only in the room from about 2am till 6am (I shower and crash), it is still annoying to have to go outside and downstairs to smoke. Part of the enjoyment of my solo trips is to be able to do what I want to do and smoke in my room. (Don't do it with my family along, don't smoke in my house at home).

 

[Lewisc]

Then you have the people like us who request a non-smoking room, get it, arrive at it and open the door to the non-smoking room only to find that it was smoked in. Then you must enter the polluted room, use the phone to call Guest Service, complained to them only to have them tell you they will try to switch us then aggree to swirtch us. Then as my wife waited outside the room because she could not stand the smoke while I went back up to Guest Service to get the room switched and then return to have our luggage removed from the polluted room. This cost us over an hour in the rain all because someone decided the heck with the rules...smjj

and not providing any smoking rooms is likely to increase this problem.

 

[spiceycat]

there was a time when the building were equal smoking and non-smoking...

but starting in the 90's because of kids being sick - non-smoking started to take off - so WDW little by little has eliminated smoking rooms - there are probably like only 5% might be 10% smoking rooms on property.... but this is due to demand....

there is less and less a demand for smoking rooms and a greater one for non-smoking....

besides with those new studies about second hand smoke - oh yes - disney does not want to be sue because someone smoked in a non-smoking area and someone else got sick....

I don't need to remind anyone that Disney does enforce their capacaity rules.

I think if they are afraid of a lawsuite by non-smokers they will definely enforce this new rule.... You smoke in a non-smoking place - you will be asked to put it out - you don't complied and what you want to bet on your hotel bill be a charge..... or you might be asked to leave.

 

[coach4448]

When we made our May ressie a few weeks ago, I was told the same thing. He said the Swan and Dolphin were already non-smoking and they were slowly but surely eliminating all the smoking rooms at all of the resorts.

THANK GOD.

PamNC

Only the Swan, which is a Westin property, is non-smoking. The Dolphin is a Sheraton property is still has smoking rooms.

 

[smjj]

and not providing any smoking rooms is likely to increase this problem.

And that is where the fines come in. If they are going to do it then they need to go all the way and fine people for smoking in non-smoking room. Other hotel chains are doing this now and it works..smjj

 

[poly_rules]

j I just don't see them penalizing a smoker for smoking on a balcony, do you?L

They should penalize for smoking on balconies. It is quite annoying to request a non-smoking room and not be able to sit out on your balcony to watch the fireworks at night or read the paper in the morning because the guy next door (also in a non-smoking room) is out on the balcony right next to mine smoking.

p.s.
And yes, I do believe that if you are in a non-smoking room, the balcony should be non-smoking as well.

 

[pedro2112]

They should penalize for smoking on balconies. It is quite annoying to request a non-smoking room and not be able to sit out on your balcony to watch the fireworks at night or read the paper in the morning because the guy next door (also in a non-smoking room) is out on the balcony right next to mine smoking.

I'm not sure what would prevent you from going out on your own balcony? Was your post mistyped and you meant somone smoking on your balcony?

 

[DVC Sadie]

They should penalize for smoking on balconies. It is quite annoying to request a non-smoking room and not be able to sit out on your balcony to watch the fireworks at night or read the paper in the morning because the guy next door (also in a non-smoking room) is out on the balcony right next to mine smoking.

p.s.
And yes, I do believe that if you are in a non-smoking room, the balcony should be non-smoking as well.

With all the rules that Disney has in place that aren't enforced I just don't see them enforcing the no smoking on the balcony. Thats all I was trying to say. I'd love to see them enforce the rules they already have in place but it appears not to be a big concern for them so therefore I really don't need to be concerned either. Just my take on things.

 

[poly_rules]

I'm not sure what would prevent you from going out on your own balcony? Was your post mistyped and you meant somone smoking on your balcony?

No it wasn't a typo. I should have been more clear, my apologies. The smoke from the guy would just blow right over with the breeze and the balconies are pretty close together. It was gross and smelly. I requested a non-smoking room and I believe that the balcony that is attached to the n/s room should be n/s too.

 

[MinnieFan4ever]

I have not read all the posts, sorry if someone posted something like this already...

I have checked into 2 different hotels that were all non smoking. I had to sign a waiver that I understood that there was a no smoking policy in the hotel. If they suspected that I smoked in my room, I would be charged a $200.00 cleaning fee.

I was fine with the policy because I am a non smoker.