Strollers in the Hallways at Resorts

Jennasis · May 19, 2019

So I can also leave my empty luggage in the hallway too then?

rlk · May 19, 2019

jmpurdy said:
Am amazed and saddened how quickly a complaint about scooters in the hallway turned into body size, how much people eat and how fast they go on a scooter. Mob mentality. They don't even see it.

I agree that no one should be shamed for their body size or how much they eat. I do care about someone going too fast on a scooter. One needs to adjust their speed according to the surrounding conditions.

sbd78 · May 19, 2019

Jennasis said:
So I can also leave my empty luggage in the hallway too then?

Maybe I should sleep one of my 3 kids in the hallway in a sleeping bag? Then I can finally try out AKL since their rooms only sleep 4! :rotfl2:

piccolopat · May 19, 2019

I agree with so many people here. Personal belongings, including ECVs and strollers, belong in your room. You rented a room, not the adjacent common areas. If it doesn't fit in your room, you need a bigger or accessible room and should plan accordingly. This could include asking the front desk to have a piece of furniture removed from the room (not sure if they can do this). I encourage everyone that sees this going on to report it to the front desk and follow up with them until it stops. PP is right in saying that Disney shouldn't have to address this as it is common courtesy. The fact that some CMs say it is ok doesn't make it right, especially since CMs regularly look the other way in the parks rather than address the bad behavior and Disney rule violations of some guests. As to problems holding the door open when entering or exiting with an ECV or stroller, I suggest that the guest discuss the problem with the front desk and see if the gadget used by bell services can be loaned to them for the duration of their visit.

kaytieeldr · May 19, 2019

TCRAIG said:
1-without someone holding open the door of any DVC I’ve ever stayed in - it’s impossible to get the scooter in

Respectfully, it is possible in my experience. Ido one of three things:

Back up to the door slowly, unlock the door and engage the handle/knob, slowly back into the room;
Open the door from the inside with the close hand, hold the door open with a cane or crutch, proceed through doorway (requires scooter with identical controls for both hands);
Combination.

Yes, these are not automatic and require pracitce, but possible.

TCRAIG said:
2-CMs have told me repeatedly (albeit not recently) that it was OK to leave them in the hallways.

I don't doubt you, but this has never been my experience - and yes, I typically already have the ECV when checking in.

kaytieeldr · May 19, 2019

piccolopat said:
This could include asking the front desk to have a piece of furniture removed from the room (not sure if they can do this).

Can, and will. Although if you call instead of asking in person, it might take a couple of calls.

Simba's Mom · May 19, 2019

kaytieeldr said:
Respectfully, it is possible in my experience. Ido one of three things:

Back up to the door slowly, unlock the door and engage the handle/knob, slowly back into the room;

Open the door from the inside with the close hand, hold the door open with a cane or crutch, proceed through doorway (requires scooter with identical controls for both hands);

Combination.

Yes, these are not automatic and require pracitce, but possible.

I don't doubt you, but this has never been my experience - and yes, I typically already have the ECV when checking in.

I'll try that. but I admit, it would be very difficult to accomplish-and I consider myself a good driver. I loved what a PP alluded to, that the bell men have devices that seem to hold the door open so they have their hands free. Too bad the front desk didn't supply those to a few guests who need them (although I confess that some guests might "forget" to return them).

GADisneyDad14 · May 19, 2019

I try to mind by own business in travel, in life... to each their own, I don't walk in your shoes so who am I to judge, etc. But I'll concede the below (Poly, 12/2018, 10:19pm) did catch my attention. Did it personally bother or impact me in any material way? No, not really. Do I think people should keep all of their belongings inside their room? Yeah, kind of.

Not sure what one is to do about it though. If this is against some rule, Disney isn’t exactly good about enforcing such things and I don’t see them really devoting personnel to such matters (unless the fire marshall had something to say about it).

If up to guests, you’ll continue to see situations like the below on occasion.

Deb & Bill · May 19, 2019

kaytieeldr said:
Wow. I was going to say we can't even have door mats in the hallway - but at least we can hang things on the doors! What is there about a wreath outside your door that makes it a fite hazard that eliminates that hazard if it's hanging on your wall?...

The problem with hanging items on the door is they become what is called plant-ons. If they are combustible, they tend to cause the door which is part of the smoke protection in the hallway deteriorate more quickly because they tend to burn quickly. That's why many places don't allow items to be put on doors like signs, wreaths, etc when the doors are on indoor corridors.

Smittolis said:
I think one of the previous posters mentioned it, but the doors in a lot of the hotels are really heavy with a strong spring to help close it. Keeping them open and driving through can be problematic I am sure. Getting out with a double stroller can be hard enough! I know some of the accessible rooms probably have this accommodation already, but having the ability to open the door and have it stay open easily would be a good improvement. Even the bell hop have that little contraption that goes non the upper spring mechanism to keep the door open! So I do empathize with those that simply cannot navigate the process.

The maintenance engineers hate those little wedges the bell services people use to prop open the door when they put it in the hinge area. They tend to cause the hinges to spring and require replacement. It's much better if they use a rubber wedge and wedge the door open under the door instead of in the hinge area.

Chocolate Cake · May 19, 2019

jmpurdy said:
Am amazed and saddened how quickly a complaint about scooters in the hallway turned into body size, how much people eat and how fast they go on a scooter. Mob mentality. They don't even see it.

Someone asked me what I found rude about some scooter users. I answered honestly.

I wasn't talking about how much people ate, rather where they stopped to eat without regard for others.

People beeping and riding their scooters at a dangerous speed is unacceptable. If you are going to have an accident in your pants, it still doesn't give you the right to plow through crowds with an object that can injure others.

I was very surprised at the amount of obese people using scooters this past trip. Most of these people aren't accustomed to driving scooters, so it becomes a nuisance to others when they don't consider those around them.

Again, I was asked about rude scooter drivers and I answered truthfully.

I started this thread talking about strollers in the hallway. Sometimes threads morph.

Chocolate Cake · May 19, 2019

GADisneyDad14 said:
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Wow. These people need to get a room that fits all of their personal items. Such clutter.

Chocolate Cake · May 19, 2019

Jennasis said:
So I can also leave my empty luggage in the hallway too then?

Oh please don't give people ideas!! :rolleyes1

sbd78 · May 19, 2019

GADisneyDad14 said:
I try to mind by own business in travel, in life... to each their own, I don't walk in your shoes so who am I to judge, etc. But I'll concede the below (Poly, 12/2018, 10:19pm) did catch my attention. Did it personally bother or impact me in any material way? No, not really. Do I think people should keep all of their belongings inside their room? Yeah, kind of.

Not sure what one is to do about it though. If this is against some rule, Disney isn’t exactly good about enforcing such things and I don’t see them really devoting personnel to such matters (unless the fire marshall had something to say about it).

If up to guests, you’ll continue to see situations like the below on occasion.

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It's amazing to me that there are people on this thread who don't think this is a problem.

rlk · May 19, 2019

jmpurdy said:
If the scooter/stroller police on this thread feel so strongly about it, do something constructive instead of mentioning people's weight or the speed that they drive, and basically telling us what we can and can't leave in the hallway. Next, do the research to determine if the scooters/strollers actually do pose a legitimate fire hazard. Walking a wider berth around one is not a fire code violation. Whining that they are an eyesore or taking away from the theme is not a fire code violation. Then contact WDW with your research and findings. If it is a true fire code violation, WDW should welcome your research findings.

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Wanting the hallways to be free of eyesores is a legitimate concern; whether those eyesores are fire code violations or not. When I stay at Disney, I would like to not have to walk through a wheeled mobility device parking lot. I don't think that is a lot to ask.

Timhags · May 19, 2019

Chocolate Cake said:
Oh please don't give people ideas!!

Timhags · May 19, 2019

Imagine playing musical luggage? I could skip the parks :joker:

kylieh · May 19, 2019

In case anyone is unsure if they can fit - we're in POFQ at the moment, as I type in fact, 3 people. My husband has an ECV (no, he isn't obese or whatever shaming is cool right now, just injured) and a wheelchair for my daughter with a disability. Plus luggage etc. And we fit quite comfortably. So it can be done.

TCRAIG · May 19, 2019

kaytieeldr said:
Respectfully, it is possible in my experience. Ido one of three things:

Back up to the door slowly, unlock the door and engage the handle/knob, slowly back into the room;

Open the door from the inside with the close hand, hold the door open with a cane or crutch, proceed through doorway (requires scooter with identical controls for both hands);

Combination.

Yes, these are not automatic and require pracitce, but possible.

I don't doubt you, but this has never been my experience - and yes, I typically already have the ECV when checking in.

Thanks -...I can’t twist around too well - one of the reasons I need my scooter - but it’s definitely worth a try! I should add it’s my own ECV so maybe I can practice with a heavy door...

Bjkandma · May 20, 2019

While I don't know,about a fire hazard,being disabled i am concerned about needing paramedics\ambulance assistance with a crowded hallway.

Lesley Wake · May 20, 2019

Simba's Mom said:
Too bad the front desk didn't supply those to a few guests who need them (although I confess that some guests might "forget" to return them).

Has anyone asked if they can borrow one and been denied? I know I needed a pair of scissors on a recent trip. Front desk gave me a pair, no questions asked. Didn’t even take down my room number or keep my ID (I brought it and offered but they just handed me the scissors). They had a whole drawer and had those luggage tags attached with “front desk” written on it. I wouldn’t be surprised if they had something for holding the door open too.

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