Frequently Asked Questions

When did the "no smoking" policy go into effect?

All Disney owned and operated Resort hotels at the Walt Disney World Resort and all Disney Vacation Club resorts became smoke-free environments on June 1, 2007.

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How are smokers accommodated?

Smoking is allowed in the designated outdoor smoking locations of each Resort. Guests can request location information upon check-in.

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Are other areas at the Walt Disney World Resort smoke-free?

Yes. In 2003, Walt Disney World Resort restaurants became smoke-free per local law. In addition, Disney Theme Parks and the clubs at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and Disney′s BoardWalk Resort are smoke-free environments (except for designated smoking areas).

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Can a Guest smoke on the patio or balcony of a Guest room?

No. Guests may not smoke on the patio or balcony of a Guest room but may smoke in the designated outdoor smoking locations of the resort.

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Are Resort hotels located at any other Disney Parks non-smoking?

Yes. The Disneyland Resort hotels transitioned to a smoke-free environment in early 2006.

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Does this policy apply to Disney′s Hilton Head Island Resort and Disney′s Vero Beach Resort?

Yes.

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How is this policy enforced?

Guests are reminded of the policy upon check-in. A $250 - $500 room recovery fee plus tax (based on the Resort and room) will be charged to Guests who smoke in Guest rooms, on balconies or on patios to cover the costs of cleaning and restoring the room to a smoke-free condition.

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Why institute this policy?

This policy allows us to better accommodate the increasing numbers of Guests who request non-smoking hotel rooms and complements our efforts to provide our Guests with the healthy living options they are requesting.

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