Laptop Security...

RMJKS05 · 02-23-2006

...As much as we wanna detach from reality, we're also thinking about bringing a laptop along. We're staying at POR. Any ideas / hints on what we can do to secure the laptop while we're enjoying the magic?

bali · 02-23-2006

Moderate resorts should have a laptop sized safe in the bathroom area. Call the resort to be sure it will fit the dimensions of your computer.

RMJKS05 · 02-23-2006

You know, for the life of me, I can't remember the room safe at POR, being big enough for a laptop.

Princess Tessa · 02-23-2006

If the in-room safe isn't big enough don't most resorts also hae safes at the front desk?
Not sure...but calling and finding out would be a good idea

tigger · 02-23-2006

If the safe is to small you can also get a security lock. Most laptops have a "security" port that you lock the steel cord to and then loop around something soild.

It is great if you travel alot and also great for when you your laptop around the house.

more info here

alicefan · 02-23-2006

Unless the safes have changed in size, the safes in moderates aren't big enought to hold a laptop. We have left our video equipment in our room before while enjoying the parks, and even our sons poratable DVD player. We don't just leave it out for all to see. We just put the stuff in the armoire under some clothes or whatever. We use the safe for our return airline tickets, money, jewely, etc. We have never had a problem in all of our years of Disney with theft. I am also planning on taking my lap top down with me in May and have no problem sticking in a drawer or something.

lovemysons · 02-23-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by alicefan

Unless the safes have changed in size, the safes in moderates aren't big enought to hold a laptop. We have left our video equipment in our room before while enjoying the parks, and even our sons poratable DVD player. We don't just leave it out for all to see. We just put the stuff in the armoire under some clothes or whatever. We use the safe for our return airline tickets, money, jewely, etc. We have never had a problem in all of our years of Disney with theft. I am also planning on taking my lap top down with me in May and have no problem sticking in a drawer or something.

Yes, that's what we do too. Once I left my wallet in the room safe, but forgot to lock it, and everything(including the cash) was still there when we got back.

RMJKS05 · 02-23-2006

...I didn't think the wall safe @ POR was big enough for a laptop.

I'm probably being way more paranoid than I need to be.

I always bring it on business trips, but never had occasion to leave it in my room.

WDW_Hilltopper · 02-23-2006

You could also put in you luggage and lock it. We did this and used our TSA approved locks. I'm pretty sure Disney would get to bottom of it very quicly if you had a whole piece of luggage disappear from your room.

**llama** · 02-23-2006

In 23 years we've never had one thing go missing at a WDW resort, except a skirt I forgot to pack and they prompty mailed to me. We always take two laptops with us and I just store them in a closet or in the armoire. Never, ever had a problem.

Allyson · 02-23-2006

I'm probably too trusting...I put my travelers checks and any cash I'm not carrying in the safe, but I've always left my laptop sitting out on the table!!

However, I've NEVER had a problem with anything, thank goodness.

RMJKS05 · 02-24-2006

Thanks y'all.

I'm surely over-thinking it.

dac921 · 02-24-2006

same here.
I do travel a lot.
I use the safe for $$$
The laptop I usually leave on the desk.

Kippage · 02-24-2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allyson

I'm probably too trusting...I put my travelers checks and any cash I'm not carrying in the safe, but I've always left my laptop sitting out on the table!!

However, I've NEVER had a problem with anything, thank goodness.

ROFL! I do the same thing!

I always lock up my jewelry, tickets I won't use that day, extra money, etc in the safe. Then leave the video camera, cds, mp3 players, etc just sitting on the table or dresser. I honestly never thought about it at the time, it's just my routine.

And nothing has ever been taken...onsite. Offsite is a whole different story - I've come home without a whole bottle Chanel #5, brand new name brand shoes, you name it..

ARIEL · 02-24-2006

I have to agree with the majority on this one. We do exactly the same with our laptop and video camera etc etc. Touch wood~ we have never had any issues and hope it stays that way!
The in room safe at POR definately will not store anything as big as a laptop. I had difficulty in storing my ticket wallets

!!!!!

( not to pick on you Bali...I know you were only helping

)

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RMJKS05 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Suburban Chicago Posts: 94	Laptop Security... ...As much as we wanna detach from reality, we're also thinking about bringing a laptop along. We're staying at POR. Any ideas / hints on what we can do to secure the laptop while we're enjoying the magic? __________________ Ron & Family POR - Aug 2003, Jun 2006 Disneyland Day Guest - 1985 (2x) Poly - 1976, 1978, 1983

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: Laptop Security... Moderate resorts should have a laptop sized safe in the bathroom area. Call the resort to be sure it will fit the dimensions of your computer. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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RMJKS05 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Suburban Chicago Posts: 94	Re: Laptop Security... You know, for the life of me, I can't remember the room safe at POR, being big enough for a laptop. __________________ Ron & Family POR - Aug 2003, Jun 2006 Disneyland Day Guest - 1985 (2x) Poly - 1976, 1978, 1983

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Princess Tessa Starting over Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vancouver, BC Canada Posts: 1,989	Re: Laptop Security... If the in-room safe isn't big enough don't most resorts also hae safes at the front desk? Not sure...but calling and finding out would be a good idea __________________ Disneyland Trips 1989, 1994, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2004 (yes, twice, I'm obsessed okay?!) 2005, 2007 (I'm missing three trips but I don't remember what years) WDW Canadian Cast Member 2006 - 2007

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: Laptop Security... If the safe is to small you can also get a security lock. Most laptops have a "security" port that you lock the steel cord to and then loop around something soild. It is great if you travel alot and also great for when you your laptop around the house. more info here __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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alicefan Salagadoola Mechickaboola Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Down the Jersey Shore Posts: 4,034	Re: Laptop Security... Unless the safes have changed in size, the safes in moderates aren't big enought to hold a laptop. We have left our video equipment in our room before while enjoying the parks, and even our sons poratable DVD player. We don't just leave it out for all to see. We just put the stuff in the armoire under some clothes or whatever. We use the safe for our return airline tickets, money, jewely, etc. We have never had a problem in all of our years of Disney with theft. I am also planning on taking my lap top down with me in May and have no problem sticking in a drawer or something. __________________ Paula alicefanaramanalinglongdanga, aliceFANNY, aliceFANARAMA, aliceFANTASMIC, aliceFANBELT, aliceFANDANGO, aliceFANCYPANTS, alicefANCHOVY, alicefANDROID, AliceFANARANAMAMANANANNA, alicefANAESTHESIA, aliceFANMAIL, AliceFANNYBANANY, Alicefanaramabanakamalapamawawasamadamadingdaralar linglongbingo

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RMJKS05 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Suburban Chicago Posts: 94	Re: Laptop Security... ...I didn't think the wall safe @ POR was big enough for a laptop. I'm probably being way more paranoid than I need to be. I always bring it on business trips, but never had occasion to leave it in my room. __________________ Ron & Family POR - Aug 2003, Jun 2006 Disneyland Day Guest - 1985 (2x) Poly - 1976, 1978, 1983

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WDW_Hilltopper Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 23	Re: Laptop Security... You could also put in you luggage and lock it. We did this and used our TSA approved locks. I'm pretty sure Disney would get to bottom of it very quicly if you had a whole piece of luggage disappear from your room. __________________ Port Orleans Riverside Feb. 2006 Port Orleans French Quarter June 1993

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Laptop Security... In 23 years we've never had one thing go missing at a WDW resort, except a skirt I forgot to pack and they prompty mailed to me. We always take two laptops with us and I just store them in a closet or in the armoire. Never, ever had a problem. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 30 days 16 hours 17 minutes

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: Laptop Security... I'm probably too trusting...I put my travelers checks and any cash I'm not carrying in the safe, but I've always left my laptop sitting out on the table!! However, I've NEVER had a problem with anything, thank goodness. __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

02-24-2006	#12 (permalink)
RMJKS05 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: SW Suburban Chicago Posts: 94	Re: Laptop Security... Thanks y'all. I'm surely over-thinking it. __________________ Ron & Family POR - Aug 2003, Jun 2006 Disneyland Day Guest - 1985 (2x) Poly - 1976, 1978, 1983

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dac921 MissSmig's Mom! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: To far from DISNEY Posts: 4,078	Re: Laptop Security... same here. I do travel a lot. I use the safe for $$$ The laptop I usually leave on the desk. __________________ Dee Avatar: Mr & Mrs. Grumpy! MBers that we have meet: Princess Tesse/Rosebud/Val & Princess Alyssia/TinFan/KarlieBug/Bransworth/LISALOVESMICKEY/Angell1975/Timkelmom/Rowdy/KingOMiami Maybe 2016 CSR - 9/08 & 9/09 Hilton WDW - 4/07 w/Miss SMIG! * Hilton WDW - 10/06 * POR - 9/06 * CB 11/96 * USASMIG789 My Amanda (Nikki) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Can't wait to go back.... 2488 days 10 hours 20 minutes

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ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,931	Re: Laptop Security... I have to agree with the majority on this one. We do exactly the same with our laptop and video camera etc etc. Touch wood~ we have never had any issues and hope it stays that way! The in room safe at POR definately will not store anything as big as a laptop. I had difficulty in storing my ticket wallets !!!!! ( not to pick on you Bali...I know you were only helping ) __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 119 days 4 hours 17 minutes

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