Do you take new items left outside someone else's room?

[JohnD]

Then see my post. though I don't usually give things away at the hotel room.

One time, a long time ago, the value resorts didn't have coffee makers, so I bought a $10 Mr. Coffee to use at Pop. It had a glass carafe, so I decided to offer it to the hotel staff. I walked over to thier break room, and they happily accepted.


As it happens, I just gave away some leftover water earlier this summer. I offered it to a family with a stroller and the dad enthusiastically said, "Thanks! I will ALWAYS say yes to free drinks, especially at WDW!" Mind, the water I gave him was a small multi-pack that was still shrink wrapped.

The last time I accidentally left something behind in a hotel room (2024), it was a cold pack I'd left in the fridge for about 20minutes at check out. The staff said they'd check for it, but I never heard back from anyone at all. I suspect they forgot.

Okay so you do the opposite. Congratulations. You're in the minority. 97% - 3%.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

Okay so you do the opposite. Congratulations. You're in the minority. 97% - 3%.

The minority here, yes, but this is a small sample size.

Post-covid, the enthusiasm of strangers has slightly surprised me, but I also find it reassuring.

Over the course of many trips to WDW, I have had a number of strangers offer small kindnesses. Random kindnesses used to be called paying it forward. CM's modeled kindness, and I think parkgoers copied them. Not everyone of course, but over a multi-day visit, it often happened at least once. In the days of paper fastpasses, I received quite a few and also gave away many of them from/to strangers.

People also used to - sometimes- do the same thing if they had extra dining plan credits, by buying meals for the people in line behind them at the QS food courts. Then again, I remember a few times -before the DDP- that people in a QS line offered to pay it forward to the people in line behind them.

While not drinks, we had a fun experience just this summer while visiting Universal that was a little similar. Late at night, I got on a shuttle boat and the PA was playing YMCA. A few people on the boat were doing the YMCA motions, so my group joined them. The song after that was Neil Diamond's song Sweet Caroline.

The whole boat joined together to sing along, and it was so much fun! The boat captain smiled, and she turned up the music whenever it got to the bum'bum'bum! part. Everyone had a blast.

After that, we were almost to the hotel, but the next song was Pharrell Williams' Happy, so the everyone continued singing along/seat dancing until we all disembarked.

 

[JohnD]

The minority here, yes, but this is a small sample size.

Post-covid, the enthusiasm of strangers has slightly surprised me, but I also find it reassuring.

Over the course of many trips to WDW, I have had a number of strangers offer small kindnesses. Random kindnesses used to be called paying it forward. CM's modeled kindness, and I think parkgoers copied them. Not everyone of course, but over a multi-day visit, it often happened at least once. In the days of paper fastpasses, I received quite a few and also gave away many of them from/to strangers.

People also used to - sometimes- do the same thing if they had extra dining plan credits, by buying meals for the people in line behind them at the QS food courts. Then again, I remember a few times -before the DDP- that people in a QS line offered to pay it forward to the people in line behind them.

While not drinks, we had a fun experience just this summer while visiting Universal that was a little similar. Late at night, I got on a shuttle boat and the PA was playing YMCA. A few people on the boat were doing the YMCA motions, so my group joined them. The song after that was Neil Diamond's song Sweet Caroline.

The whole boat joined together to sing along, and it was so much fun! The boat captain smiled, and she turned up the music whenever it got to the bum'bum'bum! part. Everyone had a blast.

After that, we were almost to the hotel, but the next song was Pharrell Williams' Happy, so the everyone continued singing along/seat dancing until we all disembarked.

I think there is a HUGE difference between someone directly offering you something (I once offered a $1 off Ghiardeli Chocolate coupon to a random stranger. You would think I gave him $100. I gave away a paper FP on another occasion due to heat exhaustion) and just leaving stuff around. Even if a sign said, "Free. Please take", I would feel uncomfortable helping myself as I and others have already opined.

 

[MickeyLuv'r]

I think there is a HUGE difference between someone directly offering you something (I once offered a $1 off Ghiardeli Chocolate couon to a random stranger. You would think I gave him $100. I gave away a paper FP on another occasion due to heat exhaustion) and just leaving stuff around. Even if a sign said, "Free. Please take", I would feel uncomfortable helping myself as I and others have already opined.

agree there, that's why I was careful to specify that I offer the items directly to another adult.

My reply was not quite the question you asked, but I thought I should share since so many posters said they wouldn't think of offering food or drinks to strangers.

 

[JohnD]

Another example. Its getting completely out of hand. It's like a spy leaving stolen imtelligence. "Psst. By the drinking machine." LOL

 

[Baloo124]

Another example. Its getting completely out of hand. It's like a spy leaving stolen imtelligence. "Psst. By the drinking machine." LOL

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Maybe it's because I am the furthest thing from being a "people person", but the thought of using some random strangers used body spray or body lotion sounds disgusting.
Yes, I realize I won't be actually coming in contact with what touches them as far as spray and lotion goes, but it's just the principle of it. Thanks but no thanks.

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I guess this thread is as good a place as any:

I'm flying home tonight. As a European, dollars are useless to me, can't take them with me. I'm leaving $1138 in cash in a closed resort mug outside my room at the Polynesian, room number 19-28. First come, first serve.

 

[Figments Friend]

Another example. Its getting completely out of hand. It's like a spy leaving stolen imtelligence. "Psst. By the drinking machine." LOL

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Looking at this, I do have to wonder if Disney Security or other CMs walking around notice these abandoned bags and confiscate them.
If this was at a airport or other public place, it might be suspected to be a bomb or other threat these days.

Just curious….

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[Figments Friend]

I guess this thread is as good a place as any:

I'm flying home tonight. As a European, dollars are useless to me, can't take them with me. I'm leaving $1138 in cash in a closed resort mug outside my room at the Polynesian, room number 19-28. First come, first serve.

Du’oh…!
I don’t arrive for another three weeks.

Can you stash it under the shrub outside, by the big palm tree that it next to Tiki Torch #23…?
Thanks.



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[Tom P.]

I will only consume food items that are left if there is a sign clearly indicating "not poisoned"...

 

[StarWarsGirl]

Every time I see posts of people leaving stuff, it's always big untouched multipacks of bottled water and I wish people would stop buying them, you don't need them

Florida is the one place I buy bottled water. I don't care if it's been through a Britta filter; it's still nasty water. Disneyland I bring my own refillable bottle. That ain't happening at WDW.

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I've done it, but only sealed items. DVC guests will leave items in the laundry room; that's about the only time I trust it.

 

[JohnD]

Florida is the one place I buy bottled water. I don't care if it's been through a Britta filter; it's still nasty water. Disneyland I bring my own refillable bottle. That ain't happening at WDW.

I make coffee every day with tap. Still here. But sure, I walk in with two bottles of water just to save money.

 

[NickPytlinski]

i took some washing powder stuff once.
worked out ok and didnt Die.

i'd take the risk again

 

[StarWarsGirl]

I make coffee every day with tap. Still here. But sure, I walk in with two bottles of water just to save money.

It's not because I'm afraid it will unalive me; it's the taste and because my poor sensitive digestive system doesn't like it.

I carry a backpack because I need my meds; carrying a liter of water (which is usually what I do) isn't a big deal.

 

[littleroo]

I was once told that if, you left any belongings in your room, mousekeeping had to hold it for 7 days. Now, I leave Mousekeeping, along with a tip, a note that says thank you and please take home any unused products or disperse as you deem necessary.

I honestly never thought to put unused items outside our door or pick up anything in the hallway. I just assumed it was people's garbage.

 

[littleroo]

I guess this thread is as good a place as any:

I'm flying home tonight. As a European, dollars are useless to me, can't take them with me. I'm leaving $1138 in cash in a closed resort mug outside my room at the Polynesian, room number 19-28. First come, first serve.

I would give $1138 dollars to know how many people went in search of this

 

[The Empress Lilly]

I would give $1138 dollars to know how many people went in search of this

Looking back, I should have said 'in a mug in the food court at the All Stars', then hack the security cameras and watch the carnage unfold. Or at least see a few hopefuls checking mugs, trying to go unnoticed. ("you never know...")

Hmm...maybe worth a try on that other forum I frequent...

 

[Prince-1]

It's not because I'm afraid it will unalive me; it's the taste and because my poor sensitive digestive system doesn't like it.

I carry a backpack because I need my meds; carrying a liter of water (which is usually what I do) isn't a big deal.

Unlive?? Is "kill" now taboo??

And I am truly curious.

 

[littleroo]

Looking back, I should have said 'in a mug in the food court at the All Stars', then hack the security cameras and watch the carnage unfold. Or at least see a few hopefuls checking mugs, trying to go unnoticed. ("you never know...")

Hmm...maybe worth a try on that other forum I frequent...

Give it a go and let me know how it goes! It would make for great TV or tik tok!