New Boardwalk Air Conditioner fix?

[ars13]

Here now at the Boardwalk. The new AC system at the Boardwalk are have motion sensors and turns off when you are not in the room or at night when you are sleeping.

2 nights now I have woken up in the middle of the night in a sweat. Anyone know if this feature can be turned off if we call Maintenance?

Thanks!

 

[SleeplessInTO]

Not sure if that’s possible (I’ve never asked maintenance) but I’ve heard reports of people using balloons to keep the a/c going. May I suggest a Frozen balloon?

 

[ars13]

Not sure if that’s possible (I’ve never asked maintenance) but I’ve heard reports of people using balloons to keep the a/c going. May I suggest a Frozen balloon?

That’s hilarious lol

 

[MIChessGuy]

I think this has been a problem at WDW for a few years now. If memory serves, there are supposed to be a few ways to hack/fool the sensor into keeping the AC on rather than annoyingly shutting itself off. There may be a thread here on the boards that discusses those.

 

[reddog21]

I don't mind them turning off during the day(totally understand trying to conserve energy) but I really wish they would find a way to program them so they don't turn off at night.

 

[CarolynFH]

I don't mind them turning off during the day(totally understand trying to conserve energy) but I really wish they would find a way to program them so they don't turn off at night.

Same here. I was hoping the refurb would remove that issue. Without the ceiling fan it will be unbearable.

 

[I Run Long]

If you google air conditioner override or hack on YouTube for Disney World resorts, you can find a number of videos showing you how to do it. No reason to sweat buckets at night.

 

[Judique]

Here now at the Boardwalk. The new AC system at the Boardwalk are have motion sensors and turns off when you are not in the room or at night when you are sleeping.

2 nights now I have woken up in the middle of the night in a sweat. Anyone know if this feature can be turned off if we call Maintenance?

Thanks!

I can't actually remember from my visit in Dec 23, but something tells me it's a new type of thermostat. Something like the lowest it goes is maybe 68?

May be time to ask for a big box fan and then fasten your balloon to it.

I didn't have any issues as it was cooler while I was at BW.

 

[Melissa Perez]

We found the strongest vent to be into the bathroom (in 1BD) so we kept that door open at night to push cool air into the bedroom. Also agree with PP on googling how to override the lowest temp. We were there 2 weeks ago

 

[ars13]

May I suggest a Frozen balloon?

In Elsa we trust! Trying this tonight.

 

[ars13]

In Elsa we trust! Trying this tonight.View attachment 854133

It worked! The AC stayed on throughout the night. Moving forward I’m going to have to add a $15 dollar ballon to my Disney expenses.

 

[ars13]

If you google air conditioner override or hack on YouTube for Disney World resorts, you can find a number of videos showing you how to do it. No reason to sweat buckets at night.

I did call maintenance yesterday and they put it on “VIP mode” so that the temp could go down to the lowest setting out 65 degrees. It only lasts 48 hours though so I’ll have to investigate how to do that myself.

 

[SleeplessInTO]

It worked! The AC stayed on throughout the night. Moving forward I’m going to have to add a $15 dollar ballon to my Disney expenses.

I’m glad to hear it worked. I have a 9 night stay coming up in July at Boardwalk.

 

[paults]

That's why they got rid of the ceiling fans. They helped to keep the ac running at night.

 

[MinnieMe55]

We have the issue tonight at The Boardwalk that our room was so cold and it would not heat up at all. We contacted Tech they tried to deal with it and we were told to “be patient”. We had to call a second time and could not get through so I sprinted to the lobby. They came back and now it has been about two nd half hours of trying to get a warmer room. We will move tomorrow, but my husband is very tired and we would have to repack to move tonight.

 

[patm95]

Oh my. I’ve never heard of this. That’s rediculous. By default the AC or heat will turn off at night. We had AC problems over the summer that required maintenance to fix. They fixed it but not until 1am. It really sucked.

 

[Jonnnyap]

Maybe a strategically placed Drippy Drinking Bird could solve this - a new addition to everyone’s Owner’s Locker!

 

[BaybeeYoda]

That's why they got rid of the ceiling fans. They helped to keep the ac running at night.

maybe--- but its just as easy to google how to override the settings. I did that last trip. It was much needed. We sleep ay 66-68 degrees at night, or 68-71 with very light blankets.

 

[SL6827]

It's a shame. You pay for that air conditioner for the entire time your there. Disney trying to scam the guest.

 

[MICKIMINI]

Just showed DH the Elsa balloon trick - genius! He asked if the engineer that designed this system ever stays there. I suggested she is not a middle aged woman or married to one!

We were at SSR, Poly and AKV around Halloween and didn't have issues with any AC units.