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We are supposed to be coming in sept....however i am thinking about staying in lake buena vista,across from downtown Disney...i have read 1 to many reports about bed bugs in port Orleans!thought it was just a bunch of jerks at first,but had a family member who stayed there just last week and they did in fact encounter bed bugs.this is in riverside,and that is where we were planning on staying seeing how we are a party of 5 and need the trundle.have u heard anything on this bed bug situation?thank you
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Bed bugs can occur anywhere, at any hotel (or home!) regardless of how expensive or who runs it. They are brought in by the previous - or even current - guests, not by a lack of care on the part of the hotel staff. I've never come across them in nearly 20 years of visiting DIsney, but that's not to say that it can't happen of course. But no, it's definitely not a regular situation.

It is my understanding that Disney does take any occurences VERY seriously, and if reported and confirmed they will completely strip and clean the rooms and remove the bugs before allowing any new guests in. But of course they can only do this when it is reported to them, or if their staff find bugs during routine cleaning.

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it was reported and all their clothes and other belonginings heat treated,they said they were very helpful,moved the room etc....but were surprised that there were new people in the room just 2 days later.also some of their clothes were damaged when they were returned to them,but were compensated.i know bed bugs can occur anywhere,its just that now the thought is in my head and i cant get it out!we usually stay at the poly,not to say bed bugs couldnt be there as well,but we were trying not to spend so much money as to stay longer.i looked up reports on bed bugs and there was quite a few in port orleans just over the past few months,but how do i know if theses people are even telling the truth...guess the only way to find out is by calling!just wondering if anyone else had heard anything.thank you for your time.
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we have stayed at POR so many times in the last 17 years and have never had any problems. I should think the chances of you having any problems are unlikely and remember people are far more likely to post bad reviews then good ones. Also in my experience, Disney are far more likely to act quickly and put things right. Have you ever had problems at the Poly? Well the odds are just the same at POR.
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nope,never any problems at the poly.ive stayed at port orleans before,but a long time ago,when it was dixie landings..i love it,its beautiful.thanks for your feedback!
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We've stayed at POR several times and never had any problems with bed bugs or any other bugs. Going again in August this year & can't wait.
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I stayed at The Poly for the 1st time last year, and even there, I pulled up the sheets and looked at the mattress before putting my suitcase down. If you're concerned about the bedbugs, that's the fastest and easiest way to find out if the room is infested. BTW, they can even be in clothes you try on at a clothing store, and you won't be able to see them. At least you can see them on a mattress.
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Yeah you absolutely right bed bugs can be at any place they can reach at any hotels not important that they be near River hotels or something,so its really ver important now a days that every hoteliers should take preventive measure and take bed bug treatments to keep their hotel safe from bed bugs so that their customers can have an pleasant stay.

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Roff wrote:Doesn't sound too good as I hate getting bitten by bed bugs. Do they still have a problem with bed bugs these days?
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Bed bugs can occur anywhere, at any hotel (or home!) regardless of how expensive or who runs it. They are brought in by the previous - or even current - guests, not by a lack of care on the part of the hotel staff. I've never come across them in nearly 25 years of visiting Disney, but that's not to say that it can't happen of course. But no, it's definitely not a regular situation.

Disney takes any incidents VERY seriously, and if reported and confirmed they will completely strip and clean the rooms (and any affected guest possessions) and remove the bugs before allowing any new guests in. But of course they can only do this once it is reported to them, or if their staff find bugs during routine cleaning.

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