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Changes to private dining hours at Walt Disney World Resort hotels
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Casper Gutman
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You don't think people get back from the parks late and decide they're hungry?
This is a dumb move for a resort that is trying to keep people on property at all times.
networkpro
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- In the Parks
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Its also a great way to ensure that you can get a cleaning crew in to thoroughly clean the kitchens from top to bottom, perform maintenance on the equipment, and restock.
Bonnie parmely
New Member
I agree . Even if your not eating late at night we enjoyed getting room service because we were thirsty and wanted ice and glasses delivered
I've never used ME from the airport to the resorts, but if they dropped it, I'd consider that another cut in service.
What a ridiculous statement. Who are you to judge when people are hungry? Can't tell you how many times I've gotten to a hotel late at night after a long flight and been very happy room service was available for a quick bite.
This is another example of something that other "deluxe" hotels around the world offer as part of a standard level of service but Disney has chosen they don't want to compete in this market. It's been a continuous slide for 15 years. Very unfortunate.
wdwfan22
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It may be a cut in service, but nothing major that will keep me from staying on site.
wdwfan22
Well-Known Member
I've stayed in both Ritz Carlton's and Four Seasons that have only offered the over night menu until 2:00 am. So again I don't see this as a drastic change.
Yet somehow every other deluxe hotel in the world does without issue.
I've stayed at nearly two dozen Four Seasons and Ritz Carltons and have seen limited menus past a certain hour, but never a full closure of room service. Also, 2-3am I can see as somewhat reasonable, but most of the hotels are stopping all services at midnight. One of the perks at staying at a high-end hotel is room service. Can't tell you how many times we've enjoyed coming back after a long day at the parks or an evening magic hour at 12:30 and ordering a snack.
trampdog
Well-Known Member
Really? Because taking the glasses in the room down to the ice machine was a big hassle? You must have quite a disposable income to order room service for a glass of ice.
Personally, I have never used in-room dining for anything late-night. Eating that late does nothing but keep me awake, because your body is trying to digest it.
Also, I'm for anything at Disney that keeps fat people from getting fatter and using more scooters.
rob0519
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Years ago the CR had a 24 Quick Serve that was great when we got back from the park after Midnight. Then several years ago, when the remodel turned the lobby into a Hyatt look-a-like service stopped at midnight. Five hundred + a night and all that is available are a few vending machines that don't always work. Not my idea of a Deluxe resort.
This may be a precursor to the parks always closing before midnight. Say what you will, but any reduction in service is nothing but a cost cutting move on management's part which degrades the value of the high prices to the customer.
This may be a precursor to the parks always closing before midnight. Say what you will, but any reduction in service is nothing but a cost cutting move on management's part which degrades the value of the high prices to the customer.
ToTBellHop
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Is it a huge deal for me personally? No. Not at all.
But, I thought these were "deluxe" resorts? Surely, luxury should be expected at $700/night?
But, I thought these were "deluxe" resorts? Surely, luxury should be expected at $700/night?
sxeensweet
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Waldorf Astoria Resorts do full 24 hours usually (we stay at the one in New Orleans often) and depends on what cities some Of the chains mentioned offer full 24 hours on our travels. (Limited menu usually after 12am) Greatly varies.
Lets Respect
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WDW isn't really a late night destination so I don't see the big deal. It's not like Vegas or New York where people are partying all night.