Would You Stay in an Adults-Only Disney Resort?

[mickeyluv'r]

For real the concept is hardly new nor discriminatory. If you want to try the age thing how come I don't get a discount at places just because of my age? Isn't it discriminatory for 55+ communities? You could go on and on and on if you'd like to. Talk about fair housing...

I guess I struck a nerve!

I do not support discrimination.

sorry.

Hotels are considered public accommodations. Just checked, and my state says it is illegal to refuse service (including hotels and amusement parks) to anyone based on race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Except minimum age to check into a hotel is 18. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by someone over 18.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I guess I struck a nerve!

I do not support discrimination.

sorry.

More like pointing out your double standard. You call it discrimination but think nothing of what's around you. If you don't support discrimination I would then gather you don't believe in discounts based on age, eligibility of anything based on age (goes for DL, rental cars, voting, alcohol, etc) and to bring up housing is like the ultimate double standard as there are places out there that strictly limit based on age so by that I would assume you also don't support communities built for those of a certain age i.e. 55+ communities (or whatever age is selected) as well as what another poster brought up about youth hostels. And I'm not even sure we want to get into shelters that either prohibit males or those with male children. Perhaps food for thought for you; I assume this thread was meant to be more lighthearted however in a more fun WWYD atmosphere.

 

[Tinkaboo]

Hard no for me. More bothered by drunks who are usually loud, people talking on phones in public spaces (also loud), some spouse who is mad at other spouse and berates them loudly in public. etc. These are rarely children

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Just checked, and my state says it is illegal to refuse service (including hotels and amusement parks) to anyone based on race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

You decided to add after your commented.

Have you not actually run into adults only hotels before? We've got one in our metro where the minimum age is 21. In addition plenty of places have where after a certain time period it's a certain age (usually 21) and guess what? Disney has a place like that already mentioned: Jellyrolls!

Does not appear to be discrimination in terms of laws.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

You decided to add after your commented.

Have you not actually run into adults only hotels before? We've got one in our metro where the minimum age is 21. In addition plenty of places have where after a certain time period it's a certain age (usually 21) and guess what? Disney has a place like that already mentioned: Jellyrolls!

Does not appear to be discrimination in terms of laws.

Jellyrolls is not a hotel. The question was about an adult only hotel at WDW.

I find the concept of excluding families (with children) at hotels offensive. Adult only hotels do not in any way appeal to me.

 

[mickeyluv'r]

More like pointing out your double standard. You call it discrimination but think nothing of what's around you. If you don't support discrimination I would then gather you don't believe in discounts based on age, eligibility of anything based on age (goes for DL, rental cars, voting, alcohol, etc) and to bring up housing is like the ultimate double standard as there are places out there that strictly limit based on age so by that I would assume you also don't support communities built for those of a certain age i.e. 55+ communities (or whatever age is selected) as well as what another poster brought up about youth hostels. And I'm not even sure we want to get into shelters that either prohibit males or those with male children. Perhaps food for thought for you; I assume this thread was meant to be more lighthearted however in a more fun WWYD atmosphere.

Wow.

Okay, again the topic is an adult only hotel at WDW. Excluding families with children at hotels= discrimination in a place of public accommodation.

That is not something I support, and I do not need your permission.

Please stay on topic. If you want to debate senior discounts, or voting age, start another thread.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

Jellyrolls is not a hotel. The question was about an adult only hotel at WDW.

I find the concept of excluding families (with children) at hotels offensive. Adult only hotels do not in any way appeal to me.

Well you kept bringing up public places, refusing service and said you didn't agree with age discrimination seems to follow you'd have a problem something that already exists at Disney (and they had Pleasure Island in the past) The laws that you proclaim existed long before these establishments were around. Jellyrolls is a public accommodation that is listed in the law you kept mentioning (as they are refusing service to anyone who is not 21).

Wow.

Okay, again the topic is an adult only hotel at WDW. Excluding families with children at hotels= discrimination in a place of public accommodation.

That is not something I support, and I do not need your permission.

Please stay on topic. If you want to debate senior discounts, or voting age, start another thread.

It seems to be on topic if your issue is discrimination at Disney. Places already exist that have age restrictions. What are you talking about permission? You have an opinion, I'm just asking you to give more into that based on what you've said as you're the one to keep talking about laws. I would assume if you're full stop against discrimination you'd be against those other places as well but I guess I'm incorrect some places are okay for you some aren't. Carry on!

 

[mickeyluv'r]

Well you kept bringing up public places, refusing service

"Public accommodations Discrimination " is a legal term that refers to public settings including but not limited to hotels. I used the term simply to clarify that traditional hotels do not fall under the Fair Housing Act. the first time I posted to this thread I quoted from the Fair housing act.

Suppose the Orlando area is hit with another hurricane, and a family seeks shelter at a Disney owned hotel during said hurricane.

In 2023, Disney turning that family away simply because they have a child under age 18 would be a very bad choice. For Disney.

 

[Traveling on cc points]

No.

The concept is offensive and discriminatory. Hotels should not discriminate anyone based on age, family make-up, etc.

It has been proposed a number of times on this forum.

It is not much different than saying people over age 65 are not welcome. If fair housing laws do not extend to hotels, they should.

(One cannot refuse to rent or sell, refuse to negotiate, or make housing unavailable or otherwise deny a dwelling on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, familial status, national origin, and handicap.)

Ick. Discrimination is always gross.

Are you serious? There are hotels all over the world that are adult only. Are you against 55+ communities? How is it “offensive” to have 1 hotel of of 30+ hotels that are for adults only? Some adults don’t love being woken up at 7:00am by screaming children running down the hallway, excised to go to magic kingdom.
I have never complained about it because I choose to stay at a Disney resort but saying it’s discriminatory is laughable.

 

[danceintherain]

Yes, I would, under the right circumstances. But, even when I travel without my kids, I don't spend a ton of time in my room, so I probably wouldn't want to pay the upcharge necessary for an adult-only option.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We would try it.

 

[HopperFan]

To your bolded point, I've already got my protection on from the incoming pitchforks but I would be 100% fine if something like Trader Sam's became 21 and up only at all times not just after 8 pm.

1000% with you. Kids do not belong in bars or lounges, that are apart or divided away from restaurant! There are plenty at Disney that would be much more enjoyable without kids, and allow for more adults to enjoy with a seat. Trader Sam's, Abracadabra, Enchanted Rose, HBD Lounge and I'll say it - Nomad Lounge.

Hotels are considered public accommodations. Just checked, and my state says it is illegal to refuse service (including hotels and amusement parks) to anyone based on race, sex, age, color, creed, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability.

Except minimum age to check into a hotel is 18. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by someone over 18.

Pretty sure that Federal law says hotels are not covered by the Fair Housing Act.

I think you have added a few "protections" to your list. It is legal for hotels, resorts and restaurants to ban children ... and likely other businesses as well. MARITAL STATUS? Do people travel with their marriage licenses to provide?

MANY hotels required the adult checking in to be 21, some even 25. Cruises as well.

All legal. It is not discrimination. Just like 55+ are legal and not discrimination.

Add that if this hotel were built at Disney, there still would be plenty of other hotels at Disney for children to stay in so there is no case here. For sure no reason to get upset about it - just don't stay there.

 

[DisneyHardin]

Suppose the Orlando area is hit with another hurricane, and a family seeks shelter at a Disney owned hotel during said hurricane.

If there is a hurricane evacuation and the only room left on the ENTIRE Disney property left is at the adults only hotel, I'm sure they would make an exception, but I think the chances of that happening are slim to none.

 

[john7994]

For sure, I would give an adult-only resort at WDW some consideration.

 

[Smugpugmug]

1000% with you. Kids do not belong in bars or lounges, that are apart or divided away from restaurant! There are plenty at Disney that would be much more enjoyable without kids, and allow for more adults to enjoy with a seat. Trader Sam's, Abracadabra, Enchanted Rose, HBD Lounge and I'll say it - Nomad Lounge.


Pretty sure that Federal law says hotels are not covered by the Fair Housing Act.

I think you have added a few "protections" to your list. It is legal for hotels, resorts and restaurants to ban children ... and likely other businesses as well. MARITAL STATUS? Do people travel with their marriage licenses to provide?

MANY hotels required the adult checking in to be 21, some even 25. Cruises as well.

All legal. It is not discrimination. Just like 55+ are legal and not discrimination.

Add that if this hotel were built at Disney, there still would be plenty of other hotels at Disney for children to stay in so there is no case here. For sure no reason to get upset about it - just don't stay there.

Funny that you mention Enchanted Rose because the one time I went there, a party of about 15 people were there celebrating the birthday of a 4 year old in there. I wasn't mad, just thought it was funny lol Kid looked bored out of their skull to be in there as did the other kids.

I wouldn't even want all lounges to be 21 and up. Just Trader Sam's specifically given how tiny it is.

 

[disney-inspired]

It sounds great but then I think of all the annoying Disney Adult influencers who would mess it up for us.

I'd love Adult only floors in any resort - way less noise (hopefully).

 

[mi*vida*loca]

I don’t dislike kids. I have two of my own. I have stayed at adult only resorts and it’s not because I hate kids. It’s for a more adult vibe, relaxation (pools without kids are lovely) and activities.

I’m all for the bars and lounges at WDW being adult only or at least 1-2. In MY experience once most parents hit a bar/lounge they really don’t want to be on mom/dad mode and tend to let the kids do kid stuff that IMO shouldn’t be done in a bar. Add in a few drinks and they’re just acting up.

 

[Chili327]

YES, Definitely!!!


But this is also true...

Hard no for me. More bothered by drunks who are usually loud, people talking on phones in public spaces (also loud), some spouse who is mad at other spouse and berates them loudly in public. etc. These are rarely children

It sounds great but then I think of all the annoying Disney Adult influencers who would mess it up for us.

I'd love Adult only floors in any resort - way less noise (hopefully).

I don't mind kids, i just hate whiny, bratty ones (over 18 as well)
I want one nooooowww. - Veruca Salt

And i hate strollers!! lol

 

[Smugpugmug]

It sounds great but then I think of all the annoying Disney Adult influencers who would mess it up for us.

I'd love Adult only floors in any resort - way less noise (hopefully).

The influencers that recite the Haunted Mansion preshow word for word are totally getting voted off the island.

 

[gmi3804]

I'm loving reading the comments from those who attended law school at Google U, and didn't finish.