[Turnwrench]

From the Orlando Sentinel:


In what company officials are calling the largest single-site resort complex to institute such smoking restrictions, Walt Disney World announced today it will ban smoking in all guest rooms, indoor public areas, balconies and other locations at all company-owned and -operated hotels, and all Disney Vacation Club resorts at Disney World. That is 20 properties altogether.

Smoking will be allowed in designated, outdoor smoking areas only.

"We make adjustments to our operations based on guest demand," Senior Vice President Erin Wallace said. "This policy complements our efforts to provide our guests with the healthy living options they are requesting."

Walt Disney Parks & Resorts initially banned smoking at Disneyland's three hotels in California last year but allowed smoking to continue at Disney World hotels because there was more demand from guests for smoking rooms at the Florida resort than at Disneyland. But apparently there was not enough demand.

During the last five years, guest demand for smoking rooms at the Walt Disney World Resort has been declining steadily. Currently, less than 3.5 percent of Walt Disney World's 24,000 resort rooms are smoking optional, Disney reported in a news release.

[lovemysons]

WOW!! That is great for us non smokers, but what about the smokers? That almost doesn't seem fair.

[Peppertink]

Wow...no smoking on the balcony either huh? That is a pretty bold step!

[unamadreditre]

Yeah!!!! I hate the smell of smoke. The smell of smoke triggers a migraine for me so I always have to make sure I am in a non-smoking room.

I wish it could be banned in all public places.

[TaraRae82]

Definitely awesome for all of us non-smokers! Where will smoking be allowed? It seems they've pretty much banned it everywhere based on that article.

[Daisee]

I must say as a non smoker.. I love it! Smoke gives me a headache.

[timsha]

WOW, that's fantastic!!!! We hate the smell of smoke in the room. Even after they clean it, you can still smell it. Gross!!!

[Dana]

WEll they have to do what they have to do. I don't think that the rooms itself should be nonsmoking....for us bad people who still do smoke. I thought it was better in the guest rooms that we PAY to stay in then in public where other people were. When is this ban going into action? Did I miss that? maybe it's immediate then?

[Cosmicwaves]

Good for them! Marriott has done this as well, I'm glad to see the trend continuing.

[unamadreditre]

Originally Posted by Dana

WEll they have to do what they have to do. I don't think that the rooms itself should be nonsmoking....for us bad people who still do smoke. I thought it was better in the guest rooms that we PAY to stay in then in public where other people were. When is this ban going into action? Did I miss that? maybe it's immediate then?

I heard June 1st.

[Turnwrench]

Originally Posted by Dana

WEll they have to do what they have to do. I don't think that the rooms itself should be nonsmoking....for us bad people who still do smoke. I thought it was better in the guest rooms that we PAY to stay in then in public where other people were. When is this ban going into action? Did I miss that? maybe it's immediate then?

Sorry, I should have posted that. The ban goes into effect on June 1st.

[Dana]

Just went to the orlando sentinal web page...it goes into effect on 6/1/07. interesting indeed.

[Turnwrench]

Originally Posted by Dana

WEll they have to do what they have to do. I don't think that the rooms itself should be nonsmoking....for us bad people who still do smoke. I thought it was better in the guest rooms that we PAY to stay in then in public where other people were. When is this ban going into action? Did I miss that? maybe it's immediate then?

And you certainly aren't a "bad" person, Dana!

[Allyson]

My dad is a smoker, but we always get non-smoking rooms anyway as he never smokes indoors (not at home or otherwise - especially around the grandkids). As long as they keep the "designated locations" easy to find -- he LOVED the benches by the river at POR - then I think it's okay. If they start eliminating the designated areas, then I'll have a problem with it (for daddy's sake!)

[Peppertink]

Originally Posted by Dana

WEll they have to do what they have to do. I don't think that the rooms itself should be nonsmoking....for us bad people who still do smoke. I thought it was better in the guest rooms that we PAY to stay in then in public where other people were. When is this ban going into action? Did I miss that? maybe it's immediate then?

Um...you are not a bad person!