Disney World hotels come with a whole lot of perks. You get early access to the theme parks, some of the best dining on property, transportation directly to the parks, and depending on the hotel — late nights in the parks, too!
Art of Animation
But, there’s one perk you’ll find at Disney World hotels that Disney Adults keep refusing and we think we know why!
Disney Adults love staying at Disney World hotels for plenty of reasons. You can find some seriously incredible theming, dining, entertainment, and more at Disney hotels and it’s easy to see why they’re loved by so many. But, there’s one perk that comes along with your stay at a Disney World hotel that lots of Disney Adults seem to be skipping these days — and we think we know why.
Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
When Disney World hotels first opened back up after the pandemic-related closures, they did so with some amended practices to keep Cast Members and hotel guests safe. This included only providing housekeeping services every other day (or every 4th and 8th day for Disney Vacation Club members) or giving guests the option to decline housekeeping service entirely.
Riviera Resort
While housekeeping returned to “normal” in early 2023 with every-other-day service at Moderate and Value Resorts and daily service at Deluxe Resorts, it seems that many hotel guests are still choosing to decline housekeeping services during their stays.
Coronado Springs
Multiple Disney Adults we asked cited health and privacy as a big reason for declining housekeeping, with folks still feeling wary of others in their personal space in a post-COVID world.
Environmental concerns were another common answer. More housekeeping services mean more trash, dirty laundry, and other things that can have an impact on the environment.
Wilderness Lodge
The option to decline housekeeping is no longer part of the online check-in process, but you can still speak with a Cast Member to let them know you don’t want housekeeping or place the “Room Occupied” sign on the outside of your hotel door.
And, of course, if you need more housekeeping services than what is typically offered, you can always check at the front desk or contact housekeeping using the phone in your room.
Polynesian Village Resort
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I thought that, after the Las Vegas shooting, hotels expected to check rooms every day (in case you had a cache of weapons). This is security to keep visitors safe.
I found at to studio rooms you can place the ‘Room Occupied’ tag on the door but they will still want to come in and do a room check.
But do you still get the $50 gift card if you decide to decline the housekeeping service?
Hi Karen! Unfortunately, we haven’t seen that perk return since before the pandemic.