Originally Posted By ADisneyPrincess We just returned from a great trip to DL. Great except for what we can only assume were bedbugs at the Candy Cane Inn. There were four of us in adjoining rooms. Two that were in the same room were covered in bites, the two of us in the other room were not. We initially assumed they were mosquito bites, however, we never saw nor heard any mosquitos. Plus mosquitos love me and I had no bites. We didn't really realize what was going on until our last day. We reported it to hotel management who of course said it was mosquitos. We said no, it was bedbugs and they denied that it could be. We did not see any bugs, but from what I know this is usually the case. They come out when it is dark and you are asleep. When the lights are on they keep hidden. It is possible these bites weren't caused by bedbugs, but chances are they were. Bedbugs can be at any hotel, even the nicest. This thread isn't to scare you away from the CCI, only to alert you. If you are staying at any hotel and suddenly have bug bites and haven't seen any mosquitos, it could very well be bedbugs. Request a room change immediately.
Originally Posted By dlkozy We had the very same problem, awhile back, but not at CCI but another very popular hotel here on LP. A report on CNN said that these little pesky nasty critters are showing up in all kinds of hotels-and as you stated, even some of the nicest. Bedbugs don't know or care if there is a cost difference.
Originally Posted By ImTinkerbellsfan Yep, bedbugs are making a come back for some reason. They are probably in the matteress and that will need to be replaced. THey are especially prevelant in refurb matteresses. The only way to get rid of them is to 1- get rid of the matteress and then do a bug bomb in the room.
Originally Posted By ADisneyPrincess I'm sure the manager knew they were bedbugs even though he denied it could be. Hopefully they will get rid of those mattresses and do whatever else they need to do to eliminate them. FYI, this was room 235 in case you're staying there anytime soon.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Okay, now I am really freakin' out!! We have ressies at CCI coming up soon and I'll be paranoid the entire trip. I'm thinking of calling the hotel to ask if they are taking care of the problem, but if they denied it to you, they will just deny it again.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Well, I did just call down. The gentleman that answered was very polite and nice. I told him that we had a future reservation and that I had just read on a forum (didn't say which one) that their hotel was reported as having bed bugs by one of the guests. The gentleman assured me that this was untrue and was not sure why someone would post that. It sort of sounded like I was not the only person that had called this morning, or he had already seen or heard about this thread. Anyways, my hubby and I are still discussing whether to change or reservation or leave it as is.
Originally Posted By Disnerd They are probably being stirred up by the paving work that the Candy Cane has being doing to their parking area and drive way.
Originally Posted By pecos bill Have you ever seen a highly magnified picture of a Bedbug? They make the creature from Alien look like a Golden Retriever puppy! If I got chewed up by those things in a hotel, I would consider calling an attorney.
Originally Posted By thehock Hello fellow vacationers, we are heading to DL in 2 weeks-hurray! We've got ressy's for the Sheraton for $104 pn.--any comments abt the Sheraton? We found the Casa Resort (which used to be the Holiday Inn) for $84.15 per night, thought we might change and save $--any comments about the Casa Resort? Also, we were going to go to Universal Studios. Does anyone know how long of a drive 43 miles is (with all the traffic, hwys and roadways), i.e., time it actually takes to drive there? Also, would anyone recommend getting a hotel near Universal Studios or just staying in Anaheim and coming back to the hotel after a day spent at Universal?
Originally Posted By ADisneyPrincess I think the hotel is definately going to deny having bedbugs at all, but rest assured, I did not make this up and I thought about it long and hard before posting as I didn't want to stir things up. As I said, this could happen at any hotel, I read on another forum that a guest had bedbugs at the Grand Californian in May. It's just a problem that can happen when travelling. I would still stay at CCI, but check out the room when you get there. I've read that you can check the mattress and sheets for reddish brown smears and look behind the bedboard and under the mattress. If you see anything, request a room change.
Originally Posted By camman It is a short trip to Universal from Disneyland (+1hr), depending on the traffic. FYI, The VIP tour at Universal is very expensive but, well worth the money!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe >>> but rest assured, I did not make this up and I thought about it long and hard before posting as I didn't want to stir things up. <<< I hope that you did not think I was insinuating that you made this up! *good vibes* I believe what you said, I was just posting the response that the gentleman gave to me. We are still discussing whether to stay there or not. I realize that this can happen anywhere, but the thought of little bugs crawling over me while I sleep (and the chance of bringing them home) is just freakin' me out! Has anyone else had problem there? I called my mom and she said that my aunt & uncle just stayed there within the past 30 days so I am going to email them and ask if they had any problems. LOL..I think I'm off to clorox my own sheets today and vacuum the mattress just for the heck of it!
Originally Posted By mamamonkey yep, I lift up the mattress by the headboard and ck before I let my little one hop on the bed. I even go walking around and pretty much inspect everything as soon as we get into the room. That way I won't have to do any moving to another room once I am unpacked. Like the refrig. not working or the room smelling yucky is my reasons for changing rooms. If they do have any bedbugs then I am sure they will do something pronto since it's not a good thing to be talked about on a forum where so many people will be reading it.
Originally Posted By GoofBall I just read an article about bedbugs making a big comeback. They speculate it is due to the tightening of regulations on harmful pesticides. Hmmm, do I want bedbugs or to have my DNA altered? I'll have to think about that. LOL But they did say the best way to check is by examining the side of the mattress, lift up the folds and creases, especially on the pillow top style. If you see black specks that could be bedbug feces. I know, ewwwwww..... As if the cockroaches and ants weren't scary enough on my DL vacation. Maybe I'll just bring my own bug bomb next time
Originally Posted By plutospal77 we're staying at the GCH in Jan, so what and where do I look for bed bugs, on the mattress, sides, where at exactly.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<the thought of little bugs crawling over me while I sleep (and the chance of bringing them home) is just freakin' me out!>> Don't worry too much about it. You have little bugs crawling over you every night while you sleep anyway -- dust mites which are in ALL beds. The difference with bedbugs is the little suckers nip you. There is too much to worry about in life without worrying about crummy little bugs. If I got nipped, I'd ask for a new room. But I'm not going to waste my precious vacation time scouring a hotel room looking for bugs. We really have become a phobic society, haven't we?
Originally Posted By ADisneyPrincess <<so what and where do I look for bed bugs, on the mattress, sides, where at exactly.>> This is what a poster said another forum about this: "Gross but they have a redish poop (from the blood they suck), and you'll find it on the mattress, espeically on the edges and folds of the edges of the mattress. It's like red/brown smears. Also look for the redish color on lamp shades, curtins, and behind the head board. The bugs are small but they will look flat, and if they've been eating they have a plump look to them. They are a brownish/red color as well. And hide in all the places I've mentioned. So if they have bed bugs, you'll either see the bugs themselves in these places, or their "markings"."
Originally Posted By ADisneyPrincess "I hope that you did not think I was insinuating that you made this up! *good vibes* I believe what you said, I was just posting the response that the gentleman gave to me." Not at all, I think that is what the person at the hotel was trying to imply, to protect their reputation. Personally, I would have been far happier had they just acknowledged that it probably was bed bugs and apologized for it. I hate when businesses deny things that they know are true.
Originally Posted By Pixie Glitter I have to say, I would not patronize the Candy Cane Inn simply because they are lying about the problem. I have no patience with businesses (or individuals, for that matter) who will not accept responsibility for something and instead lie to try to cover it up.
Originally Posted By mamacita Ew ew ew! I have a difficult enough time sleeping in hotel beds due to watching too many Datelines. I bring my own sheets and pillows as it is.
