It’s a small, smoke-free world after all

Disney World hotels will soon be smoke-free! According to various media sources, visitors to Walt Disney World hotels will soon have to watch where they smoke. As of June 1, 2007 a new ban prohibits smoking in hotel rooms, balconies and all other public areas. Smokers may use special designated areas instead.

Will the move cause a drastic change? Not likely, according to an article in the Orlando Sentinel. Smokers comprise only four percent of Disney’s booked rooms. In fact, Disney is implementing the ban based on feedback from their customers.

Guests who try to sneak in a cigarette will find a cleaning fee of $250 - $500 USD tacked on to their bill to cover deep cleaning services and the replacement of items such as curtains and bedding. The article notes that it is unclear if smoking customers may gravitate towards other hotels on Disney property, such as the Hilton, which permit smoking.