I have family that has just returned from WDW and they could not get cool in the rooms they were in.The maintainace crew told them that ALL resort hotels are now controlled with an electronic lock-out and the thermostat cannot go below 68.Has anyone else heard about this if so I would like to save my money instead of going to be uncomfortable.I have tried getting an answer from the resort but they just give me the run-around and not a solid answer.
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Robfasto
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We ran into the same problem at the Pop Century Resort, even with the temp set down to 68º it never got comfortable in the room. I would be interested to see what temp a stand alone thermometer would show.
Most hotels I have stayed in would at least start to cool if by time you get up in the morning. This last trip was the only time I can remember taking both the comforter and blanket off the bed trying to stay cool, with not much luck I might add.
Most hotels I have stayed in would at least start to cool if by time you get up in the morning. This last trip was the only time I can remember taking both the comforter and blanket off the bed trying to stay cool, with not much luck I might add.
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mousermerf
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Sorry, but i think 68 is too cold.
Most buildings in Florida aim somewhere around 75-78.
Most buildings in Florida aim somewhere around 75-78.
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WhenYouWish
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Robfasto said:
Oh great. We'll be there in 4 weeks. It's our first time staying in July, so we've really never had to worry about the AC (or apparent lack thereof) before. Then again, I'd usually agree with mousermerf's statement about the temp - but not in this case. I don't know why but it's tough for me to fall asleep if my bedroom's not chilly enough to require use of a comforter.
So that news is so not cool. :lookaroun :lol:
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Robfasto
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mousermerf said:
Most of the time we have ours at the house at 72-75 so it normally isn't a problem. When we got in our room it seemed a bit warm so I went to turn it down some, it was already on 68. That is why I said it would be interesting to see what the room temp really is and not what the temp is set at.
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fjm777
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I had the same problem at the PO Riverside this May. I was down right HOT in my room. I called the front desk about a dozen times. Then all of the sudden the room was sort of getting cool. I think the maintenance person ( we saw the same one every time) got tired of me calling and did something to make it stay cooler.
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JPVonDrake
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Currently the thermostats in each of the resort rooms have been fitted with a motion detector. If there is no one in the room the a/c is set to 80 degrees to control costs and enviormental concerns. When someone enters the A/C resets back to the guest's setting.
Hope this helps! :sohappy:
Hope this helps! :sohappy:
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JPVonDrake
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fjm777 said:
The sensors are very sensitive. Any movement should trigger them. Only if you are a dead sleeper, ie you never toss or turn at all, will this affect you.
I have heard (unofficially) that if you place one of those funny bobbing bird things (the ones that bob up and down like it is drinking) on your table, that will trigger motion in your room. Don't quote me as I don't know how true this is. :hammer:
Bobbing Bird (from a google search)
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JPVonDrake said:
I can back you up on this. Last time we were at AKL, I was laying in bed, and was able to trigger the AC motion detector by moving my arm. Unless you sleep motionless the whole night, you dont need to worry about this.
The system is frustrating for those who like to return back to the room from a hot day in the parks to find it like a fridge, as this is no longer possible.
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BRER STITCH
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tjpeeb said:
GOOD CALL!
I LOVE THE CREATIVITY, TJPEEB!!!
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Ringo8n24
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I have always been told that it is not good to bring the room temp so high when you are not there that the a/c has to work harder to get back down to the temp you are used to when you return which to me would defeat the purpose of having that system. What I am referring to is if the thermostat automatically goes to 80 while you were out it should probably run harder to get back down to 68 when you return if that is where you like it. This is one of the reasons I do not turn my a/c up while I am at work because it never shuts off to get back down to where I am comfortable when I return. I agree with the person on this thread that said they like to return from the hot parks to a very cold room. We always use our ceiling fans at POR, but this last time we had a real noisy one that rocked and clicked all night long. We had to keep getting up to turn it off when it started knocking.
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JEDIsney
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When I stayed at the Animal Kingdom Lodge in 2002, we didn't have a problem with the A/C. Everything was fine and cooperating, I don't even think that we used the fan.
This past November, we stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort. When we came back from the parks, it wasn't too hot, but it wasn't cold it all. It would take a while for the room to get cool again. I guess that's the new A/C that everyone is talking about. I remember that during the night, while we were sleeping, we would have to use the fans. It wasn't that much of a big deal though.
We're going to POFQ this November, so I hope they don't have a problem with their A/C's. Anyone know if it does?
This past November, we stayed at the Caribbean Beach Resort. When we came back from the parks, it wasn't too hot, but it wasn't cold it all. It would take a while for the room to get cool again. I guess that's the new A/C that everyone is talking about. I remember that during the night, while we were sleeping, we would have to use the fans. It wasn't that much of a big deal though.
We're going to POFQ this November, so I hope they don't have a problem with their A/C's. Anyone know if it does?
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My family was told that this system is in effect at all the resort hotels.That fan idea is really great and a small fan would be cheaper than buying ballons to fool the sensor. Why did WDW really think this was a good idea anything can be defeated if everyone put their ideas together.Thank You, and we look forward to being in P.O Riverside for Christmas 2005.
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