"Do not disturb" signs being removed from resort rooms

[RustySpork]

And the 4th and 5th Amendments refer to actions of the government, not a private entity/individual.

BUT DISNEY POLICE

 

[LAKid53]

BUT DISNEY POLICE

Who may or may not have the power to arrest you...

 

[RustySpork]

Who may or may not have the power to arrest you...

If you don't look them in the eye as you pass, they don't really exist!

 

[daisyduckie]

What happens when they do their check though and you're in the room and you've got the lock on it. Can they even get in? I can't remember the name of the device but I'm talking about the extra latch after you've locked the door. We always have that on when we're in a hotel room and I'm just trying to figure how they could get in if you've got that on? Or have they removed those from the doors?

There is a way to bypass them. They have some sort of device, and even if they didn't, a quick youtube search will answer your question.

 

[LAKid53]

There is a way to bypass them. They have some sort of device, and even if they didn't, a quick youtube search will answer your question.

Yes, there are ways to bypass both the deadbolt and security guard latch. But let's not encourage guests to find out how to do it on a public forum, just saying.

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[LAKid53]

Well that's not good then, because if someone's just getting out of the shower, and they didn't hear the knocking on the door, and a person's trying to get dressed...that just isn't good. I've got a feeling this isn't gonna last. There's going to be some complaints, and they'll never hear the end of it. I've already read from comments on some news articles that some people said if this is the way things are going to be now, they're not coming back. Now if they got rid of those latches, then that's another thing but does anyone know if they got rid of the latches? Either way it's not going to be a good thing in the long run. Too many issues. One, and I hate to bring it up, but you know some people like to have some "fun" in the afternoon. Disney isn't just for families, you know. What if you've got a couple honeymooning, they are having "fun" if you know what I'm talking about and right in the middle of "things" someone comes by to do their check. That just isn't good, because first, if you didn't hear them knocking then there you go. Embarrassing situation all the way around. Then if they did, you've just been interrupted unnecessarily and have to deal with trying to get clothes on quick and that kind of thing. Now, after they've done their check--you're not in the mood anymore and after a few days of this kind of thing--you're now mad and wanting to know why you chose DW as you honeymoon destination. See what I mean? And this is just one of many examples of the problem with this new rule, hence why people have started saying they're not coming anymore if this is what it's come to. At least with housekeeping they saw the sign on the door and didn't come in and you didn't have this kind of problem. I'm just bringing this out there because you know this will inevitably happen and it's gonna cause some problems. I wouldn't be surprised if it's already happened. Just putting that out there.

Disney has not gotten rid of the latches. And unless there's a compelling reason or emergency, such as your toilet is leaking and flooding the rooms below or a fire in the rooms above/around you or something else, Disney isn't going to use measures to overide the door locks and enter the room if you don't answer the door. What probably will happen is that they will call out, "is anyone there?" if the locks are on or just come back later for trash pick up.

People are making the proverbial mountain out of a mole hill in this issue.

 

[LAKid53]

If you are worried about being interrupted at an, um, inopportune time, just stick a hand written note on the door that says, "Busy, please come back at [time]". Housekeeping is usually done by 4PM.

 

[King Panda 77]

 

[Walt d]

I did not know that. I guess I can just wedge a chair behind the door then.

So go to our friends at google.com put in hotel door nob alarm. There you wil find inside door nob alarms up to$ 13.00 dollers. The outher is not safe, a small wedge of wood that, would be tsa safe, just put in a baggie, for travel but like i said not really safe if there was a fire.but the chair or furniture would work too

 

[LAKid53]

So go to our friends at google.com put in hotel door nob alarm. There you wil find inside door nob alarms up to$ 13.00 dollers. The outher is not safe, a small wedge of wood that, would be tsa safe, just put in a baggie, for travel but like i said not really safe if there was a fire.but the chair or furniture would work too

You really think that Disney will override either the deadbolt or security door guard if you don't answer a knock on the door? Like I said, only in the case of an emergency. And most likely, they will just come back later. Or you'll get a phone call.

Btw, preventing Disney from accessing your room by using the device you've recommended will probably result in a response you didn't anticipate. Or want.

 

[RustySpork]

You really think that Disney will override either the deadbolt or security door guard if you don't answer a knock on the door? Like I said, only in the case of an emergency. And most likely, they will just come back later. Or you'll get a phone call.

Btw, preventing Disney from accessing your room by using the device you've recommended will probably result in a response you didn't anticipate. Or want.

Conversely though, accessing a room that you were not explicitly invited into could also result in a response the person entering didn't anticipate or want. There are a multitude of reasons you may not hear someone knocking. You're in the shower, you're watching or listening to something with headphones on.

There's a strong shoot first, ask questions later posture in America right now.

 

[LAKid53]

Conversely though, accessing a room that you were not explicitly invited into could also result in a response the person entering didn't anticipate or want. There are a multitude of reasons you may not hear someone knocking. You're in the shower, you're watching or listening to something with headphones on.

There's a strong shoot first, ask questions later posture in America right now.

Yes, there is. But like I said, Disney would most likely knock several times, call your resort room phone or the phone number listed on your reservation. Or just come back. Unless it's an emergency. That's probably the only circumstance they would override both the deadbolt and security door guard.


We visited over MLK weekend. As we were cleaning up after breakfast, there was a knock on the door. I answered it. It was Housekeeping asking to clear trash. He said he could come back later, but I told him to come on in. If I hadn't answered, he probably would have made a note and come back later since we had the locks on.

 

[RustySpork]

Yes, there is. But like I said, Disney would most likely knock several times, call your resort room phone or the phone number listed on your reservation. Or just come back. Unless it's an emergency. That's probably the only circumstance they would override both the deadbolt and security door guard.


We visited over MLK weekend. As we were cleaning up after breakfast, there was a knock on the door. I answered it. It was Housekeeping asking to clear trash. He said he could come back later, but I told him to come on in. If I hadn't answered, he probably would have made a note and come back later since we had the locks on.

I'm sure it'll be fine, but someone will be dumb enough to shoot first. The same sort of person who'd lose their gun on an attraction at AK.

 

[LAKid53]

I'm sure it'll be fine, but someone will be dumb enough to shoot first. The same sort of person who'd lose their gun on an attraction at AK.

Better not be staying in my resort.....

 

[flynnibus]

What amendment grants a business entity rights that outweigh the fourth and fifth amendment rights of a US citizen?

I'll wait.

Those both apply to protection from the government... not your property owner

 

[flynnibus]

Maybe you all should walk around naked more often.... people seem awful uptight about someone seeing them....

 

[RustySpork]

Maybe you all should walk around naked more often.... people seem awful uptight about someone seeing them....

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[LAKid53]

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Good one, Spork.

 

[Starlight67]

I rent my apartment. In the lease it says something like, 'We will contact you for your permission to enter your apartment if we need access to it. However, in circumstances relating to safety, security or emergency maintenance we reserve the right to enter at any time, without your permission.'

And I get it, it's the apartment I pay for every month, but I don't own it. Kind of like a hotel room. Not sure but I don't think my landlords would let me get away with using all kinds of devices and gadgets that prevent them from entering.

I forget the exact wording at the bottom of the 'Room Occupied' signs, but it is a watered down version of my lease wording. Something about 'reserving the right to enter at anytime for security checks, even if this sign is posted on your door.'

But yeah, it was annoying/weird being in the room when the security check man walked in! (He did knock first.)

 

[LAKid53]

I rent my apartment. In the lease it says something like, 'We will contact you for your permission to enter your apartment if we need access to it. However, in circumstances relating to safety, security or emergency maintenance we reserve the right to enter at any time, without your permission.'

And I get it, it's the apartment I pay for every month, but I don't own it. Kind of like a hotel room. Not sure but I don't think my landlords would let me get away with using all kinds of devices and gadgets that prevent them from entering.

I forget the exact wording at the bottom of the 'Room Occupied' signs, but it is a watered down version of my lease wording. Something about 'reserving the right to enter at anytime for security checks, even if this sign is posted on your door.'

But yeah, it was annoying/weird being in the room when the security check man walked in! (He did knock first.)

At Disney? Did you have both the deadbolt and security door guard engaged? Did you ignore repeated knocks on your door? Did he bypass both to enter?