Originally Posted By Tandelothien I have a question that may seem silly to some people but it is extremely important to my sister and I, so please don't throw food We are considering a trip to WDW (have only ever been to DL) but in my research I've found quite a lot of reports of snakes, frogs and toads around the resort properties. The snake issue is not good but we can handle that, the big problem is that we are very very frog and toad phobic! So my question is have any of you WDW regulars noticed a lot of frogs around the resort buildings, in the trees or, heaven forbid, in rooms or on balconies? We are thinking of staying at OKW if that makes any difference to the answer. Thank you all so much in advance, you may be saving two fully grown, yellow-bellied women from heart attacks
Originally Posted By Ursula Not so much that a frog-o'-phobic should worry. I am a city girl. I dislike all things creepy and crawlie and if I EVER, ever found a snake at WDW or otherwise, you would hear me scream. The few frogs I've seen in WDW are the small kind. I've NEVER had a frog in my room. How are you with lizards? I've seen more lizards than any other small critter. And by lizards, I mean the really cool dark green ones that don't do anything except sit there.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Well I don't love having Geckos on the wall above me (it's a things dropping on me issue) but we get them in our bathroom every night so I can handle that If they are spikey kinds of lizards like Iguanas then I don't mind them. It's mainly frogs (slimey green frogs ewwww) and toads (horrible bufo toads) that will make us run screaming, lol. And thank you very much for not laughing at me
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Been to WDW eight times; never seen any frogs. Like Ursula, I have seen small lizards.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien This is all very reassuring, I was looking forward to seeing all the cool animals like gators, deer, armadillos and otters but the slithery beasts freaked me out
Originally Posted By Sara Tonin Ive never been to WDW. But I understand your fear of frogs. One year (while I was still married) during an El Nino year we woke up early with some kind of amphibian in our bed...right between us. I jumped up and screamed, when he figured out what my issue was he jumped up and freaked out too...the long and the short of it was that I ended up getting a dustpan and scooping the thing up and putting it outside. All of that to say that I'm phobic about anything creepy crawly or reptilian. So I understand your worries.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien ^^Yep that sounds like me. A couple of weeks ago a cane toad got into our house and I woke up in the middle of the night hearing something moving under the head of my bed. When I turned on the light there was a cane toad under my bed side table right beside me!!! It took me a week to sleep in my own bed again, lol. I was traumatized!!!!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I've never seen a toad/frog & only a few snakes but, they were all under a foot! pun intended! What creeps me out is the COCKROACHES!! OMG!! I scream & run like a girl! AAAAAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Actally we ended up with a cute bright green froggy in our room last time we were there. But... we were staying off property. Little guy was terrified, I was afraid he would hurt himself jumping to get away from us. I have seen frogs on property, but that was taking the back route from the parking lot to our room at All Star Sports. I imagine if you stay on the main paths that don't butt up against the woods, creeks or other natural setting you should be fine.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Thank you everyone, you have put our minds at ease and it looks like WDW will be on our visiting list after all I've heard about those cockroaches and they sound like the big bush cockroaches we get here in Australia that fly right at you (ewwww) gross but I can handle bugs I have to thank you all as well for not ridiculing me. I know it's an irrational fear but it's a strong one that can't be budged
Originally Posted By rhodisney I've been there 10 times and the only frogs I saw were in Splash Mountain. At night though you can hear alot of crickets and if I'm not mistaken....tree frogs in the summer!.Don't let your fear stop you from having the time of your lives!
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub The love-bugs in June and some kind of teeny tiny bugs at "F" that swarm are the worst things I have ever seen. Just remember they are trying to escape you! One summer at Shades of Green I saw raccoons wild turkeys deer alligators. Last Easter weekend I saw a raccoon clinging to a tree under the wood sidewalk along the Rivers of America in the MK. And I have seen an alligator under a bridge in the AK. I just remembered I did see a big toad that scared me sitting on the railing by the busstop outside of the MK. It was at the busstop for Pop Century. It just sat like it owned the place. I almost put my hand on the railing which would have really been bad. I do not like animals at all as in "No you can not have a dog or cat unless you want that instead of a mother." Not good memories for Mothers Day but thanks for asking! Did I traumatize you too?
Originally Posted By Tandelothien Well after reading some reviews with frogs in/near the rooms in Old Key West we've decided to stay at Boardwalk Villas to minimize frog encounters Thank you everyone for being so reassuring.
Originally Posted By Mickeymouseclub Wonderful choice. Now that I think back I remember feeling the same way and worrying about those huge flying roaches and I have never encountered those in many many visits and at all times of the year. I think Disney keeps the landscaping and insect and rodent problems to a minimum perhaps because of all the concrete. You feel as if you are surrounded by trees & water & nature but the presence of humans and buildings etc., creates a buffer. Maybe? It is hard to explain but all the people population at WDW will keep you fairly safe. What time of the year do you plan to visit?
Originally Posted By mousermerf I've seen frogs/toads - but the have pretty specific time periods. If anything avoid the Downtown Disney area resorts with boat service. That area definitely has them when it's the season and mixed with the outdoor walkways you might run into them. At the same time, stay at any of the resorts with indoor hallways (Contemporary, Poly, Grand, Boardwalk, etc...) and you're pretty much guaranteed not to see them. Oh the moderates I think Coronado is least likely with the dry southwest theme and plants. At the values, avoid the far-end buildings like Country in the Music resort.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien We are going in September next year. Yes the inside hallways and the fact that the gardens around the boardwalk are more "manicured" than tropical, plus the high numbers of people hanging around the boardwalk area made us think it was a safer choice
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 there you go Pete you had to say there are frogs. ... Oh and welcome back, I hadn't said congrats yet. Soooo congrats I help the two of you have a long and happy marrige.
