Crockpots in rooms?

I would hope not. I don't think it's wise to leave an unattended heating element on in a hotel. The possibility of fire and loss of property/life would probably negate any cost savings on food.

DizneyRox;2443569 wrote: I would hope not. I don't think it's wise to leave an unattended heating element on in a hotel. The possibility of fire and loss of property/life would probably negate any cost savings on food.

Agreed

DizneyRox;2443569 wrote: I would hope not. I don't think it's wise to leave an unattended heating element on in a hotel. The possibility of fire and loss of property/life would probably negate any cost savings on food.

I also agree.

I know that's what crock pots are made for, but I cannot bring myself to have in on when I am not home. Therefore I wouldn't leave it on in a hotel room either. Not to mention the smell. I know when I cook with my crock pot at home it smells up half of my house. Wouldn't want our room to smell like food all week, and I would imagine the neighbors wouldn't want to smell food all week either.

From a post on the Disney World site itself under one of the Mom's Panel sections

Q: Hello. Im planning my first vist to disneyworld and plan on staying in one of the cabins at fort wilderness. I know it has a full kitchen but I was wondering if it was ok to bring my crock pot?
- Asked by Ashley from Arkansas on 10/12/2014

A:Hello and welcome to the Moms Panel!

I just spoke with a Cast Member regarding your question. Unfortunately, they discourage any new electrical items being brought in for safety reasons. The recommendation is to leave it at home.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/search/?searchQuery=crock+pot&autoSuggestedQuery=

I can agree with this in a studio room at most resorts. However, in a DVC Villa with a kitchen, I see nothing wrong with it. It is no different than having a light turned on. Put it on top of the stove and let it go. People do this at Fort Wilderness as well in their RVs or on the picnic table.

In a studio room in general where cooking is not permitted, a crockpot is definitely a no-no.

Rule 1: While on vacation you shall do no cooking have others do it for you.

jaredkari;2443561 wrote: Does anyone know are you allowed to have crockpots in any rooms at WDW? Thought it might be a good way to save a little money?:mickey:

Any hotel is going to tell you no. However I admit to taking a hotpot and electric skillet with me on several trips to DL.

BIGDOG;2446418 wrote: Rule 1: While on vacation you shall do no cooking have others do it for you.

My motto too!:mickey:

Mrs Bus Driver;2446451 wrote: Any hotel is going to tell you no. However I admit to taking a hotpot and electric skillet with me on several trips to DL.

Doing that is a high consequence in a low risk situation. If your equipment causes a fire guess who will be on the hook for the damages. You. I am a hotelier saying this.

And it doesn't matter if it's a regular room or a room with a kitchen. We are insured for the equipment we supply not yours. So if your equipment causes the damage you can bet the hotel and/or its insurance company will go after you.

BIGDOG;2446418 wrote: Rule 1: While on vacation you shall do no cooking have others do it for you.

After going through my bill for the last week, we spent $1,350 for the week. $900 of that was for food for 3 people. Having a breakfast in the room, easy lunch, and an easy make meal in the room saves a ton. If I got $900 worth of food, I would be OK with it. I did not get that type of value.

BIGDOG;2446418 wrote: Rule 1: While on vacation you shall do no cooking have others do it for you.

:thumbsup:

BIGDOG;2446418 wrote: Rule 1: While on vacation you shall do no cooking have others do it for you.

Absolutely!!

The only food/drink we bring are snacks, beer, wine and water. We like to have some crackers, Chex Mix and things like that, but only for in the room. In the parks, it's Disney goodies only!!!

I would hate to come back to our room and smell food being cooked, or worse, coming back to find our room and possessions burned up in a fire.

I'd also hate to enter a room and smell food:mad:
I like my room to smell clean & fresh.

When we are on vacation...WE ARE ON VACATION:thumbsup: We plan our vacations so we CAN eat out at the great restaurants that WDW has.

Although we are guilty of eating in our room, we never cook it there.

This works only if you have a car with you:

We go to the store and buy cheese, crackers, olives, wine, cooked shrimp or full roasted chicken, a bag of salad, (the deli gives us plates, cutlery and condiments). Several large groceries, we use Win Dixie, have everything you need to lay out a spread. Add in some buns to make the next days lunch sandwich.

We plan accordingly to fit left overs in our tiny WDW fridge. But we do it all the time.