Originally Posted By disneygod1 I agree with Velo "industrial detergents that the hotels use can cause a "hive"-like reaction. Every so often, I (or my kids) get a rash from detergents. Just a possibility. As a ex-hotel employee I know first hand that the wash detergents can be a possible reason for this isalated event.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan Apparently, bed bugs are a problem at hotels of every price level... <a href="http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7829176/" target="_blank">http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/78 29176/</a>
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan From the above article... >>More recent changes in the way pest control is conducted also may have played a role in the bed bug’s return. Unlike in the past, when exterminators used products and methods designed to kill a broad spectrum of insects -- cockroaches, bedbugs and ants for instance -- today’s pest controller is more likely to target one particular species. The result is that other pests often survive. Although divided over why bed bugs are thriving, experts agree that the insects are not a public health threat. Unlike mosquitoes, which can transmit malaria, yellow fever and West Nile virus, bed bugs have not been linked to anything more serious than the itchy, red welts that often appear on a victim’s skin. “There are no studies that have been done that show they vector anything,†said Bill Brogdon, an entomologist with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “Hepatitis B has been specifically looked for and the studies have been negative so far.â€<< Small comfort, I know.
Originally Posted By disneyfanx3 Well after reading everyones post about the bedbugs I just have to say that I have stayed at CCI before but it has been about 3-4 years and never had a problem. I think like any other subject, you just have to try it for yourself rather than listen to other peoples opinions, a lot of times that can cause trouble. If there were several people that can say that they had the same problem than I may consider staying somewhere else. Also I am sure that if CCI is aware of the problem they would have taken measures to remedy it. This type of thing could happen anywhere. I will be staying here in November I will let you know how it goes.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I hate to see a hotel that has long had a good reputation and been very popular get a bad reputation because of one incident. I have absolutely no doubt that within the past year there have also been instances of bed bugs at The Disneyland Hotel, the Paradise Pier Hotel and the Grand Californian Hotel. It is inevitable... any hotel will get them from time to time. As for the CCI lying... try calling up the DLH and asking them if they have ever had a complaint about bed bugs. Do you think they will 'fess up to it? Much ado about nothing as far as I'm concerned. As 2oonies post pointed out, the little suckers aren't even a health issue... just a nuisance. Relax guys. I've never stayed at the CCI, but I would have no problem booking with them on my next trip to DL. By the way... the Candy Cane Inn ranks #1 in popularity at the tripadvisor.com website. I've found the rankings at that site to be extremely reliable and would certainly trust it more than an isolated report. (Not that I think the OP is being deceptive in any way. I just don’t think it is representative of people’s experiences with the Candy Cane Inn.) In case you are interested: <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g29092-Anaheim_California-Hotels.html" target="_blank">http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hot els-g29092-Anaheim_California-Hotels.html</a>
Originally Posted By ADisneyPrincess Well, as my original post said, I am not saying "Don't stay here." I'm saying, be aware, check the room, and if you suddenly develop bites of an unknown nature, ask for another room. This goes not only for CCI, but for all hotels. As the article said, this is a growing problem. If you travel, you take a chance of encountering bed bugs. True, they don't cause disease, but as I witnessed, the bites itch like crazy and are very unattractive (large and pus filled).
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<I always welcome info ....>> So do I. I just hated to see people talking about canceling reservations. As DisneyPrincess said... she wasn't advising people not to stay there, just to be careful WHEREVER they stayed.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Sleep tight (with one eye open) and don't let the bed bugs bite. <just teasing> :>
Originally Posted By dlkozy >>>"Okay, DLkozy - what hotel did you probelms at?"<<< HoJo's. That being said, while they did not admit to bedbugs-we did take pictures of the evidence and my daughters bites-they were very nice to us and sent us a GC for Mimi's and refunded our nights stay. As I have and others have said-this is happening at all price levels so if ya think that staying at the GC or the DH will keep you more protected from bedbugs-you are wrong. Not only don't the bedbugs know that there is a price difference neither do the rodents!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Well, since my aunt and uncle had no problems staying there on their very recent stay, and will be staying there again in a few short months, we are keeping our reservation. I will heed the advice here and check for bugs prior to moving all of our things in (something I will be doing at every hotel from now on, trust me!) to be sure it is bug free. As stated previously, this is the first time we will be staying there in several years, but we were very pleased with the hotel in the past. After some calm reflections on the entire subject, we felt that it can happen anywhere we stay so what is the point in moving?
Originally Posted By wonderingalice Mr. Alice and I stay at the CCI at least twice a year and will be there again in December. We've never seen an insect of any type in our room or rodent anywhere on property during our many stays. Not sure about California, but in Las Vegas, it's not unusual for itty-bitty spiders to sneak up on ya in the night. They're just trying to stay cool in the summer and warm in the winter - and have a bit of a 'meal.' ;-) I'm just saying that there are a lot of different little buggies out there that like to nibble people parts... not just bedbugs.
Originally Posted By DVC_dad Is there a way to TEST for bed bugs? I heard someone say you turn out the lights, pull back the sheets and blow a hair dryer on the bed...then turn on the lights a look for tiny bugs. I have no idea if this is true...anyone else know?
Originally Posted By jpmg One thing to be aware of with bed bugs... They are very sneaky and can hitch a ride home with you via your luggage or even the hems of your pants. So it's not just an annoyance that you get to leave at the hotel - if you see bedbugs, check the seams of your luggage. They are incredibly hard to get rid of, and whether they transmit disease or not, I'm sure no one would want to live with them 24/7! I saw an article in the New York Times that recommended leaving your luggage outside in either very hot or very cold weather before you bring it in your house. Yikes!
Originally Posted By raer What do bed bugs look like? I am not sure I would know what to look for in my luggage.
Originally Posted By LacyBelle Via Google search... <a href="http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/bedbugs/" target="_blank">http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/be dbugs/</a>
Originally Posted By MsLindanne We've stayed at the CCI many times and have never had this problem. But now I am really concerned. Yuck!!! Does anyone know if the owners/managers are doing anything about this problem? Or is it left strictly up to us? We had ants in one of our rooms one time and as I recall they didn't even do anything about it. ºoº
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