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.
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!So I can also leave my empty luggage in the hallway too then?
Respectfully, it is possible in my experience. Ido one of three things:1-without someone holding open the door of any DVC I’ve ever stayed in - it’s impossible to get the scooter in
I don't doubt you, but this has never been my experience - and yes, I typically already have the ECV when checking in.2-CMs have told me repeatedly (albeit not recently) that it was OK to leave them in the hallways.
Can, and will. Although if you call instead of asking in person, it might take a couple of calls.This could include asking the front desk to have a piece of furniture removed from the room (not sure if they can do this).
Respectfully, it is possible in my experience. Ido one of three things:
Yes, these are not automatic and require pracitce, but possible.
- 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.
I don't doubt you, but this has never been my experience - and yes, I typically already have the ECV when checking in.
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.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?...
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.
Someone asked me what I found rude about some scooter users. I answered honestly.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.
Oh please don't give people ideas!!So I can also leave my empty luggage in the hallway too then?
It's amazing to me that there are people on this thread who don't think this is a problem.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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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.
Oh please don't give people ideas!!
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...Respectfully, it is possible in my experience. Ido one of three things:
Yes, these are not automatic and require pracitce, but possible.
- 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.
I don't doubt you, but this has never been my experience - and yes, I typically already have the ECV when checking in.
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.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).