If you were homeless....

[InLikeFlynn]

The hard part would be traveling around property, since the buses don't run 24 hours a day, and they probably don't take kindly to people walking along WDW roads.

Well no, but you just make sure to catch a bus to *somewhere* where you can hang out for a few hours till the first early morning buses start to run again.

I was amazed at big resorts like Pop, how people are around all.the.time. All hours. It would not be odd to see someone in the lobby at 3am, or jogging the grounds at 5am. It might take a lot of work to continue to blend in, but some places never seem to go to sleep.

This might be a fun challenge to any young, childless adults. Vacation at WDW without ever getting a room. :lol:

 

[Tom]

Well no, but you just make sure to catch a bus to *somewhere* where you can hang out for a few hours till the first early morning buses start to run again.

I was amazed at big resorts like Pop, how people are around all.the.time. All hours. It would not be odd to see someone in the lobby at 3am, or jogging the grounds at 5am. It might take a lot of work to continue to blend in, but some places never seem to go to sleep.

This might be a fun challenge to any young, childless adults. Vacation at WDW without ever getting a room. :lol:

The other challenge is finding time and a place to sleep. At some point you have to sleep (or you die). Does this mean sleeping in bushes, or bathrooms (ew)?

A few hurdles to jump, but it's probably doable for a few days. And for the record, Disney, I am not condoning this activity...only discussing it in a hypothetical manner :lol:

 

[beckyj3266]

Just imagine the fun you could have pulling pranks on the Cast Members and guests if you were able to hide in the rides!

 

[njDizFan]

Grabbing a bar of soap and hitting up the wave pool

 

[JimJam]

What also helps with a scenario like this is that resorts like the all-stars have lax security, you can get through the gate without real proof that you are staying there. That helps if you ever need a free shower, since they have showers in the bathrooms by the pools with, I think, at least some form of in-shower soap dispenser, so you'd at least be able to keep clean.

you can go to a park.... go to the bus stop..... and ride back to the resort of your choice w/o proof of your stay

 

[360rico1]

Hey Walt can you spare some change.
GOD BLESS...

 

[ajrwdwgirl]

You could sleep during the day at one of the resorts, just sleep in one of the pool loungers. I fall alseep in them all the time!

 

[Tim_4]

The other challenge is finding time and a place to sleep.

If you're a smaller person I suppose you could curl up in the towel cart at one of the resorts.

BTW, A+ to the OP for an original thread topic. This could be destined for greatness.

 

[Zummi Gummi]

The other challenge is finding time and a place to sleep. At some point you have to sleep (or you die). Does this mean sleeping in bushes, or bathrooms (ew)?

A few hurdles to jump, but it's probably doable for a few days. And for the record, Disney, I am not condoning this activity...only discussing it in a hypothetical manner :lol:

That's what Ellen's Energy Adventure and the Hall of Presidents are for! :ROFLOL:

 

[InLikeFlynn]

You could sleep during the day at one of the resorts, just sleep in one of the pool loungers. I fall alseep in them all the time!

We see people sleeping all over the place! Last trip there was a woman with her shoes off laying out flat on a bench behind the Christmas store in MK snoozing away. Come to think of it...she could have passed for homeless...:ROFLOL:

 

[Crockett]

The other challenge is finding time and a place to sleep. At some point you have to sleep (or you die).

You could get creative with your sleeping patterns. Using the restrooms or bushes to slumber would eventually grab the attention of guests or WDW security, leading to a possible arrest. To avoid such from happening, I would come prepared for my homelessness adventure.

First off, I would have a handy pair of these hologram sunglasses on me at ALL times. They are quite cheap, and can be purchased online or at some eyeware stores that specialize in hologram glasses. When I get tired, I can easily sit in a vacant chair at Boardwalk or DTD area. With glasses properly placed on head, I would thus be disquised to guests & security as an overly-excited "people watcher" for several hours, rather than a bum taking a snooze.

People-watching is perfecly legal, and therefore this would be a fool-proof method to catch a mid-afternoon nap. Mind you, rotating locations will be necessary to avoid suspicion. It is also advised to do this in areas that are themed with outdoor music, as the occaisonal "sleep nod" could be disquised as simply: Oh, he's just bopping his head to the music. Bringing a book is also a good aid.

 

[Lunamis]

From working in hotels, trust me if they find your activity suspicious the word gets around and everyone's watching! Now, I've never worked at a resort with Disney's volume of guests or multitude of employees but you have to definately make yourself blend and not be seen by the same people too often.

I love the chaise lounge by the pool idea...it's the only place it makes sense to see someone sleeping in public on Disney property! The covered ones on the beach at Poly would be particuraly private and nice.

You could try and get creative and find unlocked housekeeping closets. A closet full of those rollaway beds would be a great find!

 

[acishere]

A homeless person could blend in on Pirates of the Caribbean. You just have to spend all day while the park is operating pretending to be a a robot pirate. They do have a similar wardrobe.

 

[crispy]

Is it sad that I have often wondered about this?

I think that you would need to look like a tourist. A bookbag with supplies and an extra change of clothes would be easy to carry around without arousing suspicion. A Disney T-shirt and Crocs are must haves.

The big question for me would be what to do during weather extremes like a pending hurricane, thunderstorm, or the few days it gets really cold in Florida. Someone lounging in the lobby of one of the hotels would be noticed pretty quickly.

 

[HM GhostHostess]

You know, I've actually thought about this scenario a couple of times. I think my best bet would be to sleep or hide out in River Country, despite the overall creepiness of this abandoned area.

 

[bladerunner]

We see people sleeping all over the place! Last trip there was a woman with her shoes off laying out flat on a bench behind the Christmas store in MK snoozing away. Come to think of it...she could have passed for homeless...:ROFLOL:

TL or BB - find a nice spot in the shade and get your 8 hours of sleep. No one will ever suspect - I see people passed out all the time at these parks - and then you have showers there too. Of course now you need a PAP.

 

[sublimesting]

If it wouldn't get me thrown out of Disney for life I'd try it and write a book about my adventures. The hardest part would be gaining access to the parks. Perhaps I would tunnell under a fence like the great escape and create my own "utilidoors". Hit all the best restaurants at the end of the night when they throw out actual food. Sleep in a variety of areas and never one hotel for more than 1 week. Heck you could probably put a tent in Sounds Dangerous.

 

[trr1]

You'd think wrong.

Illusion of security. WDW, overall, is a very insecure place.

well maybe you shouldnt tease WDW :lol: