Which resorts do not have bath tubs in their rooms?

[married2mm]

As above.

Thanks in advance.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Once, we stayed at a room at GF CL Sugarloaf that had no bath tub; it was a ADA room.

Basically the entire bathroom was a wet room with a tiled alcove carved off to accommodate a wheel chair. It had a bench in it and a shower head that could be held in hand or left on the stand. Very comfortable.
I would imagine other ADA rooms are similar in design.

Of course campsites at FW have no bathtubs unless you bring your own.

 

[BillSears]

All resorts have some rooms with a roll-in shower. You must make a reservation for that type of room if you require one. Sometimes that room type will already be reserved by others and no roll-in shower rooms will be available at that time.

 

[NYCgrrl]

All resorts have some rooms with a roll-in shower. You must make a reservation for that type of room if you require one. Sometimes that room type will already be reserved by others and no roll-in shower rooms will be available at that time.

We were given our room with no physical need on our behalf and the only thing I didn't like about it was how long it took for the automatic door closer to finish it's operation. Took "forever" for the door to close and we'd miss the elevator waiting for it. I do understand the convenience for the target audience but wish it could be disconnected when not needed.

 

[married2mm]

I could go a couple of days without a tub but I’d really rather not.
Is there anyway to guarantee a room will have one?

 

[NYCgrrl]

I could go a couple of days without a tub but I’d really rather not.
Is there anyway to guarantee a room will have one?

Easier to get if you don't request an ADA compliant room. In ...8 visits over 2.5 years we've only had a tub-less rm once and that was probably due to the fact that it was high season and no one had a request for that type of room so they didn't have to upgrade us to GF CL in the main bldg, LOL.

 

[lanejudy]

There are HA rooms “wheelchair accessible with tub” if you need an HA room. It’s in the room description.

If you want to book a non-HA room, I suggest contracting Disability Services to ask how you can guarantee a tub. I know people at POP make requests because several of the recently renovated rooms no longer have tubs. But a request isn’t guaranteed, hence the recommendation to go through Disability Services. They should be able to tell you if any resorts do not have showers in non-HA rooms.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[NYCgrrl]

There are HA rooms “wheelchair accessible with tub” if you need an HA room. It’s in the room description.

If you want to book a non-HA room, I suggest contracting Disability Services to ask how you can guarantee a tub. I know people at POP make requests because several of the recently renovated rooms no longer have tubs. But a request isn’t guaranteed, hence the recommendation to go through Disability Services. They should be able to tell you if any resorts do not have showers in non-HA rooms.

Enjoy your vacation!

What is the difference between an HA room wheelchair accessible with tub and the other type of HA room? Not terms I'm familiar with and just curious.

 

[Groot]

What is the difference between an HA room wheelchair accessible with tub and the other type of HA room? Not terms I'm familiar with and just curious.

The ADA rooms with the tubs have all the required aspects of a handicap room, except you get a tub that has handrails.

The ADA Roll-In Shower rooms have a bathroom that has a shower that is COMPLETELY FLAT so that a manual wheelchair can roll into it or a powerchair/scooter user can drive up and park right next to the flip-down bench and transfer to it (hence the term “Roll-In”). Granted, some people that can walk, (but with extreme limitations/limp), opt for the Roll-In Showers over the tub because it’s easier for us to get into/out of.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I know people at POP make requests because several of the recently renovated rooms no longer have tubs.

Ditto for All Star Movies, and I would guess as the other All Stars get renovated, they will also have some shower-only rooms in addition to the ADA rooms.

 

[DisneyOma]

There are HA rooms “wheelchair accessible with tub” if you need an HA room. It’s in the room description.

If you want to book a non-HA room, I suggest contracting Disability Services to ask how you can guarantee a tub. I know people at POP make requests because several of the recently renovated rooms no longer have tubs. But a request isn’t guaranteed, hence the recommendation to go through Disability Services. They should be able to tell you if any resorts do not have showers in non-HA rooms.

Enjoy your vacation!

Regular POP rooms were renovated without a tub?

 

[lanejudy]

Regular POP rooms were renovated without a tub?

Yes, some POP rooms no longer have a tub, just a walk-in shower. There’s a big thread on the Resorts Forum tracking which rooms have tubs. I haven’t checked it for a while, so I don’t know if they uncovered a pattern or not. (Like all rooms ending in xxx2 have showers or something). Since the AllStars are getting the same reno, I suspect it will be similar there with some rooms having showers and some having tubs.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[marcyleecorgan]

They are removing them from the resorts slowly as they reno/upgrade. I am sure they will leave a few for ADA needs but they won't be part of the standard room layout.

 

[Moliphino]

Yes, some POP rooms no longer have a tub, just a walk-in shower. There’s a big thread on the Resorts Forum tracking which rooms have tubs. I haven’t checked it for a while, so I don’t know if they uncovered a pattern or not. (Like all rooms ending in xxx2 have showers or something). Since the AllStars are getting the same reno, I suspect it will be similar there with some rooms having showers and some having tubs.

Enjoy your vacation!

The majority of rooms at Pop still have tubs, just to be clear.

 

[BillSears]

Oh, I see the issue now. I thought the OP needed a room without a tub.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Oh, I see the issue now. I thought the OP needed a room without a tub.

You are not alone: wasn't clear to me either.
Still, adding to the overall knowledge base is a good thing.

 

[lanejudy]

The majority of rooms at Pop still have tubs, just to be clear.

I’d say 1/3 to 1/2 appear to have no tub, based on the thread on the Resorts Forum. So yes, most rooms do have a tub but there is still a strong chance of getting assigned a room without one. Much greater than in the past when the only rooms at POP without s tub were the few rooms with a roll-in shower.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[seashoreCM]

Once (over 10 years ago) I got (without asking or needing) a room with a roll in shower. I think it was at All Star Music.

By definition a roll in bath facility will not accommodate a deep slug of water you can almost submerge yourself in (and also invite consumption of a large quantity of hot water).

Hmmmm. Has bathroom construction evolved to a point where it is almost as cheap or cheaper to construct and maintain roll in showers as opposed to installing bathtubs?

 

[NYCgrrl]

Once (over 10 years ago) I got (without asking or needing) a room with a roll in shower. I think it was at All Star Music.

By definition a roll in bath facility will not accommodate a deep slug of water you can almost submerge yourself in (and also invite consumption of a large quantity of hot water).

Hmmmm. Has bathroom construction evolved to a point where it is almost as cheap or cheaper to construct and maintain roll in showers as opposed to installing bathtubs?

Depending on the type of construction in general installing a shower only area is less expensive than a tub/shower combination but there are other factors as well. For one, more people, shower over sitting in a tub, at home or in a hotel. Water costs, older populations and convenience play a large part in the decision as well. Showers only no longer negatively affect real estate values in many areas and the space formerly dedicated to the tub has now increased into more spacious shower areas.

 

[lanejudy]

Has bathroom construction evolved to a point where it is almost as cheap or cheaper to construct and maintain roll in showers as opposed to installing bathtubs?

While I can see why it seems similar, what is getting installed with the resort renovations is "walk-in" shower stalls. ADA "roll-in" showers are built to a different standard, and I wouldn't want anyone to be confused thinking the newly renovated rooms have roll-in showers.

I can't speak to construction costs, but we replaced a bathtub with a walk-in shower at home and I think the cost was similar whether we did shower or tub.. A roll-in shower may cost more as the design and requirements are somewhat different. As for water usage, generally a shower uses less water than filling a bathtub.

Enjoy your vacation!