Can we do this?

[tiggerismyhero]

We plan to stay at the CR (my childhood fav). Here is my dilema . . . it will be me, DW, dd8, dd5, dd4, and ds3. DS will only be three by a month. I know the rules of 5 to a room plus one under three in a pack and play, which he will still sleep in. We are buying tickets separately, so this is more of a room only deal. Can we do this? Since we are going to buy him a ticket, Disney is not out any money. We want a theme park view room, but cannot afford two rooms or one of the suite at CR.

 

[domndebs]

Can we do this?....... Yes We Can:sohappy::sohappy:
(sorry, couldn't resist!)

I'm guessing you've already thought of this glaringly obvious solution to your problem - go a month earlier!!

Seriously though, going a bit earlier saves you any issue with this, and you don't need to buy him a park ticket either.

Though, having a dd who's 3, I know how you feel. It's amazing how many things we have to pay for her now that she's turned 3!

 

[Phonedave]

Can we do this?....... Yes We Can:sohappy::sohappy:
(sorry, couldn't resist!)

I'm guessing you've already thought of this glaringly obvious solution to your problem - go a month earlier!!

Seriously though, going a bit earlier saves you any issue with this, and you don't need to buy him a park ticket either.

Though, having a dd who's 3, I know how you feel. It's amazing how many things we have to pay for her now that she's turned 3!

Wait until she turns 10

Mine did last November. This summer's trip was a load of fun with her paying adult prices

-dave

 

[tiggerismyhero]

Can we do this?....... Yes We Can:sohappy::sohappy:
(sorry, couldn't resist!)

I'm guessing you've already thought of this glaringly obvious solution to your problem - go a month earlier!!

Seriously though, going a bit earlier saves you any issue with this, and you don't need to buy him a park ticket either.

Though, having a dd who's 3, I know how you feel. It's amazing how many things we have to pay for her now that she's turned 3!

I wish we could go a month earlier, but that is just not possible.
I am considering 2 rooms with the 4/3 deal, or possibly staying somewhere else, maybe the deluxe club room at WL.

 

[KC82271]

I am not for lying, but heare is an idea. When you call tell them you child will turn three the day after you arrive. You only pay the price based on the day you check in. We had someone turn 9 or 10 (whatever the "adult" is) while we were there, and it was all based on the childs price - not the adult.

Celebrate his birthday while there! Just a thought.

 

[captain marvel1]

Its not a fire code violation as long as its not near the door and the window if you have a clear path. My cousin is a volunteer fireman.

 

[CleveRocks]

Its not a fire code violation as long as its not near the door and the window if you have a clear path. My cousin is a volunteer fireman.

I don't mean this in a sarcastic way, but I want you to ask your cousin if those "occupancy may not exceed ___ persons" signs mean anything. What you're saying is that such signs mean nothing, that a building can legally have more people in it than are legally allowed (!!!) as long as no doors or windows are blocked?

 

[captain marvel1]

Yes their just needs to be space if you can get out from the door and the window you would be perfectly fine. Ive seen familys do it all the time.

thats for the building inspector just so it would pass codes. besides the safest place to sleep is actually on the ground or in a bathtub since the smoke rises not lowers.

 

[Cindy'sBruno]

if we are going to talk about a fire code violation....then tell me this...why on earth does one of the Pop century elevators not have an emergency exit?

 

[Phonedave]

Its not a fire code violation as long as its not near the door and the window if you have a clear path. My cousin is a volunteer fireman.

Fire codes vary from State to State, County to County, and even Municipality to Municipality.

What might be legal where your cousin is, may not be legal in WDW.

Very often part of the reason for representing occupancy loads coorectly on the check in paperwork is so that if there is a large disaster, they can determine how many people were supposed to be in the resort.

-dave

 

[Phonedave]

if we are going to talk about a fire code violation....then tell me this...why on earth does one of the Pop century elevators not have an emergency exit?

Do you mean an access hatch ?

Are you sure it's not just well hidden ?

-dave

 

[Cindy'sBruno]

hey dave. one of the male cast members told us that when we were talking about how there was no airconditioning in the elevator. we couldnt believe how hot it was and he said that there was no emergency exit in some of the elevators there including the one we where in. wierd huh? do you know why they wouldnt have one?

 

[JimboJones123]

At the front gate of each park, CMs will regularly ask 2 year oldsters how old they are.

You can do one of several things.

1. Coach the kid to lie about their age. This is hard since kids take such strong pride in how old they are.

2. Do not let them talk (sleeping, blanket over the stroller, make it cry so CMs do not ask it questions).

3. Buy tix seperate from the reservation.


I would question EMH ticket questioning for kids. Adults, but not babies. Besides, if 2 there would be no timer anyways.

DME- sorry I forgot the kid. The will sit on a lap and not waste a seat.

 

[Phonedave]

hey dave. one of the male cast members told us that when we were talking about how there was no airconditioning in the elevator. we couldnt believe how hot it was and he said that there was no emergency exit in some of the elevators there including the one we where in. wierd huh? do you know why they wouldnt have one?

I'll admit that elevator code is not one of my areas of knowedge

I don't know if an emergency hatch is a requirement. It may be just an access hatch more maintainence.

I found this on a Blog - which is hardly a valid source I know, but it makes sense to me. I would think more people would get hurt trying to boost themselves up and out of a hatch and then try and climb out of the shaft than if they just stay put.

-dave



I tend to ask too many questions. I was in an elevator going up to see a patient and noticed that in the elevator was a gentleman from the elevator service company. I couln't help but asking where the emergency exit door was on the elevator. The hospital has these fancy ceilings in their elevators and I couldn't help now and then wondering what I would do if I got stuck. He explained that the door was behind the lighted panel in the ceiling. I asked how you get to it if you get stuck, he said that it was almost impossible and it really didn't matter because the escape doors are locked from the outside b. I asked him why they are locked and he said it was so that you could get out only if someone lets you out. Apparently, there have been lawsuits because people have been stuck in elevators and have hurt themselves climbing out of them or hurt when the elevator starts moving. As a result of the suits, the escape hatches are locked from the outside. I asked him what do you do if you are trapped in the elevator in a fire. He said, "Hope someone can get you out before you burn!"

I later found out that that it is even code to have the escape hatches locked! I wonder if the glass in the fire alarm box that states "break glass in case of fire" is unbreakable to prevent lawsuits because of people cutting themselves!

 

[wdwbidelsi]

There are a couple of problems with that scenario. (besides breaking the rules, of course :animwink If they are flying in, the youngest child will not be able to use Magical Express if he is not listed on the reservation. He will also not have a KTTW card, which every member of the party needs in order to take advantage of EMH. (if they wish to) Lastly, unless he is a very petite 3 year old, there is no way in heck he will fit in a pack n play. When our son was 2 years, 4 months old we planned for him to sleep in one when we stayed at the Poly, and he was way too big for it.

To the OP, your party would fit in a 2 BR villa at Bay Lake Tower. Or you can get 2 rooms. Unfortunately, your party size exceeds the room occupancy limits of a standard room at the CR, which are set by the fire marshall. Disney will not be happy if they catch you. It wouldn't be a risk I would be willing to take. Spending my vacation worrying about getting caught with too many people in the room is not my idea of a fun time. :shrug:

We have just returned from POFQ and my 5 year old slept in a pack and play as he kept falling out of the beds (which were high for him). He fitted in fine and he is not small for his age. We explained his age at the front desk and they had no problem with him being in this. I'm sure it will be fine if you ask, i always find staff happy to help.

 

[Cindy'sBruno]

I'll admit that elevator code is not one of my areas of knowedge

I don't know if an emergency hatch is a requirement. It may be just an access hatch more maintainence.

I found this on a Blog - which is hardly a valid source I know, but it makes sense to me. I would think more people would get hurt trying to boost themselves up and out of a hatch and then try and climb out of the shaft than if they just stay put.

-dave



I tend to ask too many questions. I was in an elevator going up to see a patient and noticed that in the elevator was a gentleman from the elevator service company. I couln't help but asking where the emergency exit door was on the elevator. The hospital has these fancy ceilings in their elevators and I couldn't help now and then wondering what I would do if I got stuck. He explained that the door was behind the lighted panel in the ceiling. I asked how you get to it if you get stuck, he said that it was almost impossible and it really didn't matter because the escape doors are locked from the outside b. I asked him why they are locked and he said it was so that you could get out only if someone lets you out. Apparently, there have been lawsuits because people have been stuck in elevators and have hurt themselves climbing out of them or hurt when the elevator starts moving. As a result of the suits, the escape hatches are locked from the outside. I asked him what do you do if you are trapped in the elevator in a fire. He said, "Hope someone can get you out before you burn!"

I later found out that that it is even code to have the escape hatches locked! I wonder if the glass in the fire alarm box that states "break glass in case of fire" is unbreakable to prevent lawsuits because of people cutting themselves!

That explains it alittle more. I just thought that it was odd. Got a kind of phobia in there lol.

 

[hsisthebest]

I would try to book everyone online, then not say anything at check-in about # of people (so no lying) Then if the front desk gives you any hassle, just play dumb and say the internet was confusing. They won't kick you out or make you get another room.

 

[Phonedave]

I would try to book everyone online, then not say anything at check-in about # of people (so no lying) Then if the front desk gives you any hassle, just play dumb and say the internet was confusing. They won't kick you out or make you get another room.

If you are over / in violation of the age requirements they WILL kick you out if you are found.

WDW needs to say in compliance with fire code for a variety of reasons. If they know somone is in violation and they turn a blind eye, that opens up a whole mess of trouble.

-dave

 

[CleveRocks]

I would try to book everyone online, then not say anything at check-in about # of people (so no lying) Then if the front desk gives you any hassle, just play dumb and say the internet was confusing. They won't kick you out or make you get another room.

When you book online, it asks each guest's name and age. Lying would be involved.

 

[slappy magoo]

Its not a fire code violation as long as its not near the door and the window if you have a clear path. My cousin is a volunteer fireman.

His name wouldn't be alecshawn, would it?