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E-P-C-O-T

09-01-2009, 10:02 PM

I started to write our shopping list for our trip next week and we have a total of 12 items! This is a first for us as we always spend around of $250 of groceries/toiletries everytime we go to Orlando.

Here is the list of the items that I have in our locker that we would usually buy:

-Aluminum foil
-Zipploc bags
-Zipploc storage containers
-Coffee
-Coffee filters
-Sugar
-Salt
-Pepper
-Pancake mix
-Lysol wipes
-Laundry Detergent
-Antibacterial soap
-Antibacterial lotion
-Regular size shampoo
-Regular size conditioner
-Shaving Cream
-Regular size toothpaste
-Lotion
-Beer
-Quik
-Popcorn
-Good quality paper towel

For the baby:

-Baby wash wipes
-Baby Bottle brush
-Swim diapers
-Spoons
-Bowls

I am sure that I am forgetting a few items, but, as you can see I have easily $80-$90 worth of groceries on this list. My DH has finally told me what a great deal our owner locker is and I haven't even started to pack yet. Wait till he sees how light our bags are going to be with just our clothes, all of the baby stuff (blankets, bibs, bath towel, wash towel, changing pad, pack n play sheet, throw) is already waiting in our locker.

It took him 5 months, but, he has finally crossed over to the dark side :woohoo:

LIFERBABE

09-01-2009, 10:14 PM

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Love it!! I like that we are able to squeeze in multiple trips this fall because of cheap airfare and I wont have to pay bag fees and wont need a rental car because we have everything we need in our locker.

SamSam

09-01-2009, 11:19 PM

OL Rocks! It's unbelievable how many items you can fit in one OL. :goodvibes

Pixieflip

09-01-2009, 11:25 PM

So, did you practice how much you could get in one locker? What size container is it? We have 3 trips planned in the next 12 months, perhaps we need to investigate this a little more.

BBG-BLT

09-01-2009, 11:32 PM

I'll have to consider it - originally I didn't think it would be worth the cost - but I hate having to re-buy or know I'm going to have to re-buy things year after year.

Dizny Dad

09-02-2009, 05:58 AM

. . . . . . . .

It took him 5 months, but, he has finally crossed over to the dark side :woohoo:

It's FROM the Dark side . . . . FROM the Dark Side

ssawka

09-02-2009, 09:05 AM

How often do you go down? If it's only once a year, I'm not sure I'd want to drink coffee or beer that's a year old, but then again I'm a coffee/beer snob!

Anal Annie

09-02-2009, 09:24 AM

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE our Owners Locker! We got ours in May and just got back from using it for 10 days in August...LOVED that I only had to pack clothes for this trip!!! We even took it to Vero with us...WONDERFUL... Hated that I was putting the lid back on w/o another trip planned just yet...but just loved having MY body moisturizer and MY Oil of Olay Body Wash & shower scrunchy and the air freshner for the bathroom and my Captain Morgan waiting on me! OH, and not having to go thru airport security with each of in those pain-in-the-butt quart size ziplock bags.
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ssawka - you wouldn't leave perishables indefinitely. I left some unopened items like snack crackers, wine, coffee & bottled water in our locker from our May trip - but that's 'cuz I knew we'd be back in August and it's stored in a climate controlled storage facility. Plus everything I left had dates that went beyond our August trip date. But when we left it last week we either used up all that stuff or I brought it home with us since I am not for sure when we will be back....If we had stuff that was good for another year then sure, why not leave it?! We had a car for the 3 days we went to Vero so on our last night we stopped at a Publix & a liquor store & re-stocked up on the full size sunscreens that we'd killed off and grabbed a new bottle of my Capt. Morgan (which will keep).

This worked out great for us as we usually use DME so shopping in FL is not always easy...The grocery delivery services charge extra fees for extra stops in some cases (like to get groceries AND liquor) and since we can now travel in carry-ons only for our shorter trips I can't bring things that are over 3 oz. LOL...can you picture me going thru airport security with a quart size baggie full of 3 oz bottles of Captain Morgan!? LOL... (BTW I priced a pint of Capt. Morgan in the VB store just for curiosity....$13.99.) That's only like 16 oz. ya know?! But I was able to buy a whole fifth at the liquor store for less than $16!!!

On our last night I inventoried the stuff that we left behind so for our next trip I know I only have 6 paper plates left (we stay in studios) but we still have plenty of Advil but could use a few more band-aids & Q-tips etc.

(PS) my DH is now a fan too!!

Mlissa88

09-02-2009, 09:50 AM

Anal Annie

09-02-2009, 10:32 AM

We only take one visit a year so I'm not sure OL would be worth it to us....

Seems a high price to pay for just one visit but maybe some other folks can tell me how I could sell the idea to my hubby....

I sure would like the freedom to not have to drag everything down year after year but wouldn't some stuff go bad after a year...like coffee (if it was opened) and sunscreen?

We usually go 2-3 times per year...the annual fee is $99 for 2 deliveries per year. One of the big factors to convince my DH was now that the airlines are charging fees for checked bags (unless you use SW which we don't usually use them) then you have to pay each way for each checked bag (unless u go first class which we don't usually do). So for US, we used to check about 5 bags...at $15 per bag x each way would be $75 x 2 or $150 per trip just in checked bags x 2 trips or so per year... OH, then plus all the TIPPING that went with that luggage (to the skycaps & bell services & the parking shuttle driver guy & the DME driver ETC. at $1 per bag....:eek:) We were being eaten alive in bag fees & tips!!!!

For our trip in May when I set up our OL I mailed a box of stuff via UPS. It weighed 44.5 Lbs and only cost me $38. We travelled in carry-ons only. For this trip, because it was for 10 days we had more stuff. I tried desperately to get all 3 of us into just one checked duffle. And I DID...BUT it was over the 50 Lb weight limit and it was STUFFED FULL. So I ended up dividing it into 2 checked duffles that were only about 36 Lbs each. That gave us wiggle room for the return trip too. On the way down on this trip we were able to redeem A+ Reward points on Air Tran & upgrade to Business Class so we didn't have to pay the fees on the way down, only on our return. So only $30 in checked bag fees which wasn't too bad.

As far as leaving stuff with expiration dates. Unopened coffee usually has a date of about 6 months so I have left between May & August. I have a very detailed content list and have dates beside everything that has exp. dates. MOST sunscreens these days are good for about 2 years. Same with several OTC meds....I made sure that everything I was packing & leaving will last until either late 2011 or early / mid 2012.:thumbsup2 I am not going to worry about something that expires in June and we go in August...a 2 month delay on the exp. date doesn't worry me for one second. I also have my list to refer to. So whenever I have a LOT of stuff that needs to be replaced I can ship another box...

The rest of the stuff I have in our locker are things like flip flops, a string backpack, extra batteries (good until 2013 or something), some candles, can & bottle huggies, ALL of our toiltries like razors, shave cream, mousse, blister block, neosporin etc, pool bags, spray fan bottles, ice cube trays, plastic cups to take to the pool, misc. stuff like scissors, packing tape (that comes in very handy), scotch tape, glue, sewing kit, hats & visors, slippers, rubber bands & safety pins & paper clips (u never know) plus a stash of rain ponchos & mini umbrellas. I seriously have over 120 items on my list!!

Yes, you have to evaluate how often you go & what you spend on checked luggage fees....if I hadn't talked DH into the OL tho I was making a Disney bin to keep all this stuff in just like I use for our camping supplies...I was tired of the repeatative packing. But once it started hitting 30+ pounds it became pretty obvious to him what my point was...it finally topped off at 44 Lbs. That's a lot of crap to take each time. But we always took it... LOL...we saw someone getting TWO lockers delivered while we were at BCV & I told DH some people leave clothes too...he LIKED that idea as well. If we could go more often I think I could talk him into a 2nd locker so that we could pack even less...he HATES dealing with the luggage!

ssawka

09-02-2009, 10:35 AM

ssawka - you wouldn't leave perishables indefinitely. I left some unopened items like snack crackers, wine, coffee & bottled water in our locker from our May trip - but that's 'cuz I knew we'd be back in August and it's stored in a climate controlled storage facility. Plus everything I left had dates that went beyond our August trip date. But when we left it last week we either used up all that stuff or I brought it home with us since I am not for sure when we will be back....If we had stuff that was good for another year then sure, why not leave it?! We had a car for the 3 days we went to Vero so on our last night we stopped at a Publix & a liquor store & re-stocked up on the full size sunscreens that we'd killed off and grabbed a new bottle of my Capt. Morgan (which will keep).

I totally agree, and when it comes to liquor, liquor and decent wine will keep almost indefinitely, but beer... not so much! Also, coffee goes stale, unless you are using cans and the cans are unopened.

Dizny Dad

09-02-2009, 11:03 AM

. . . . . . we used to check about 5 bags. . . . . .

5 Bags! Gee Whiz . . .did you really use all that stuff?

Even with that great travel advice - 1/2 the clothes, twice the money, we still don't use more that a pair of shorts, a pair of slacks, unmentionables (so I won't), a few Disney T's and nice shirts. With the washer/drier combo in the rooms, we just don't need much and it sure isn't a fashion show for us.

5 Bags! oh, wait a minute, now I understand . . . it is for the money. :rotfl2:

Anal Annie

09-02-2009, 11:03 AM

I totally agree, and when it comes to liquor, liquor and decent wine will keep almost indefinitely, but beer... not so much! Also, coffee goes stale, unless you are using cans and the cans are unopened.

:lmao: That was DH's excuse to pop the top on his first beer on our last day at Vero at like 10:00!!! :rotfl: I guess he likened it to tailgating for his 1:00 Redksins games!:rotfl2:

(PS) I had a 12 oz bag of UNOPENED coffee that I left between our May and August trips...dated for Dec. '09. I brought that home with us this trip....

Tara

09-02-2009, 11:06 AM

I totally agree, and when it comes to liquor, liquor and decent wine will keep almost indefinitely, but beer... not so much! Also, coffee goes stale, unless you are using cans and the cans are unopened.

In our locker we keep filters, a grinder and a coffee scoop. Then each trip we purchase whole bean coffee (we always make a grocery stop) and then take any leftovers home with us. DH likes his coffee fresh and strong and Disney coffee just won't do. ;)

It would be a simple matter to pack a bag of coffee for a trip if you didn't want to do a grocery stop or order groceries, though. I'm not sure what coffee the resort shops sell...

Anal Annie

09-02-2009, 11:19 AM

5 Bags! Gee Whiz . . .did you really use all that stuff?

Even with that great travel advice - 1/2 the clothes, twice the money, we still don't use more that a pair of shorts, a pair of slacks, unmentionables (so I won't), a few Disney T's and nice shirts. With the washer/drier combo in the rooms, we just don't need much and it sure isn't a fashion show for us.

5 Bags! oh, wait a minute, now I understand . . . it is for the money. :rotfl2:

OK, well, first of all...I DO NOT go on vacation to do laundry. :sad2: No, no, no!!! Secondly, we stay in studios so there IS NO WASHER /DRYER combo in our villa. Third, we usually go for about 10 days and we typically change 2 x per day - esp. in August when it's all hot & humid & once we get drenched with icky water on Splash Mtn. & Kali River...sorry, but MY unmentionables need changing again after that!! :rolleyes1 A typical day for us is to head out in the am with one outfit, get all hot & sweaty, come back back to the resort for the afternoon & hit the pool for awhile. Shower and put on clean clothes to go back out for the evening. We may or may not re-wear that set of shorts again the next day. NOT if we got drenched on a ride we wouldn't. I usually am the one with the bullseye target for getting COMPLETELY drenched on both of those rides. I am the one you see getting off looking like a drowned rat. Always.:)

But so, yes with all this stuff that I NOW LEAVE in the OL we could easily hit 5 checked bags before. Don't forget that was a whole bag's worth all of it's own that I don't have to take anymore. NOW that the airlines charge for the bags tho I have also invested in packing cubes so that I can pack more efficiently too. I have really cut back significantly. We also used to only take ONE carry-on bag for all of us and we checked the rest. NOW we EACH bring a carry-on and check less.

DisneyDudet

09-02-2009, 11:25 AM

After really researching it, and going so often this year, I have become a believer!

I will be going 3 times in one year (that are currently planned), so this will be beneficial. When we go in Dec, we will stock it all up for March and June!!

One thing FOR SURE we'll put in there... our PANCHOS!!

ssawka

09-02-2009, 11:45 AM

It would be a simple matter to pack a bag of coffee for a trip if you didn't want to do a grocery stop or order groceries, though. I'm not sure what coffee the resort shops sell...

I know what you mean about not being sure what products you will find at Disney, or at any of the grocery stores down there. My daughter has ceiliac disease, so "brands" are very important to us. This is why we are shipping down our own food. I pluuged in some number, and found that I could ship up to a 75lb. box with dimensions of 24"X24"X24" for about $25. That's comparable to the delivery services and that way we know exactly what we are getting. The only problem with this method is that we will still need to buy Milk and H2O from Disney.

E-P-C-O-T

09-02-2009, 12:00 PM

We go 2-3 times per year. The coffee has not been open yet and it's canned. I didn't know that beer spoiled, I didn't mean to offend the beer purists ;) I guess I have to add beer to our grocery list! Thanks!

pixie921

09-02-2009, 12:35 PM

The thing that convinced my dh to get an OL was my packing up two suitcases full of stuff that we needed on vacation, but could be left in an OL and not dragged back and forth to WDW every visit. He used to say he didn't mind the extra bags because we usually fly first class and don't have the normal baggage restrictions, but once he actually saw how much extra luggage we could actually avoid hauling, he was sold! :thumbsup2

Anal Annie

09-02-2009, 12:59 PM

I know what you mean about not being sure what products you will find at Disney, or at any of the grocery stores down there. My daughter has ceiliac disease, so "brands" are very important to us. This is why we are shipping down our own food. I pluuged in some number, and found that I could ship up to a 75lb. box with dimensions of 24"X24"X24" for about $25. That's comparable to the delivery services and that way we know exactly what we are getting. The only problem with this method is that we will still need to buy Milk and H2O from Disney.

Just wanted to let you know that you can get cases of water delivered (shipped) from Costco to your resort. They run about $7 each including the tax & shipping (which takes 2 days). You can order it online & it will be waiting on you at bell services with your box that you ship down!!:thumbsup2 That's what we do when we use DME and don't get a grocery delivery.

MyDizneyBoyz

09-02-2009, 01:26 PM

IThe only problem with this method is that we will still need to buy Milk and H2O from Disney.

I've heard several people mention keeping a Brita pitcher and filters in their OL which would cut down on water cost, although I'd imagine you'd want to use a new filter each time as putting it away wet for storage may encourage some unpleasant things to grow...

We love our OL and we drive down every year so we're not restricted on the quantity of stuff we can bring, although with the car full of kids there's not all "that" much luggage space. I love having a complete first aid kit with character band-aids and all the accompanying first aid stuff, full-size scissors, batteries, glow sticks, big bottles of my own toiletries, swim diapers, baby wipes, pool toys, coffee filters, sippy cups, a potty seat (the youngest two are still convinced they'll fall into the big potty without it) and of course my extra-special-only-to-be-used-at-Disney coffee mug. Our list is extensive and I'm surprised we fit it all into one box! Of course, DH tossed in a roll of duct tape because he's a guy and that's what they do... :lmao:

We do plan on eventually flying down instead of driving and I look forward to the convenience of our OL. :banana:

Mlissa88

09-02-2009, 01:56 PM

I've heard several people mention keeping a Brita pitcher and filters in their OL which would cut down on water cost, although I'd imagine you'd want to use a new filter each time as putting it away wet for storage may encourage some unpleasant things to grow...

We love our OL and we drive down every year so we're not restricted on the quantity of stuff we can bring, although with the car full of kids there's not all "that" much luggage space. I love having a complete first aid kit with character band-aids and all the accompanying first aid stuff, full-size scissors, batteries, glow sticks, big bottles of my own toiletries, swim diapers, baby wipes, pool toys, coffee filters, sippy cups, a potty seat (the youngest two are still convinced they'll fall into the big potty without it) and of course my extra-special-only-to-be-used-at-Disney coffee mug. Our list is extensive and I'm surprised we fit it all into one box! Of course, DH tossed in a roll of duct tape because he's a guy and that's what they do... :lmao:

We do plan on eventually flying down instead of driving and I look forward to the convenience of our OL. :banana:

I think that might sell me on it...if I can get stuff in there this year and not take it home, then maybe we can justify the expense by giving us more car space :) and eventually luggage space when we start flying more than driving. Thanks all and thanks to Annie for the idea about Costco and water!

MyDizneyBoyz

09-02-2009, 02:58 PM

Not that anyone's asked... :lmao: but here's a list of what's in our OL. We stay at DVC so have a full kitchen and washer/dryer. The vast majority of the stuff is for our convenience and we could certainly live without it (or buy it each time) but hey, it's a vacation and I want all the comforts of home. ;)

salt and pepper shakers
ice cream scoop
chip clips
corkscrew
aluminum foil
plastic wrap
blue ice for cooler
microwave popcorn
microwave single serve mac and cheese cups
rum
spices
cooking spray
olive oil
Crystal Light drink packets
pizza cutter
coffee filters
matches
tea bags
Splenda
sippy cups
Mickey whisk
Mommy's Disney mug
shampoo - kids and adults
conditioner
body wash
mousse
toothbrush
toothpaste
mouthwash
shaving cream
body lotion
face cleanser
hairspray
Chap Stick
fingernail clipper
hair scrunchie
Q-tips
Motrin - adult and kids
feminine hygiene items
potty seat
hair brush
antacid
vitamins
razor
tweezers
shower shaving mirror
dental floss
hydrocortizone cream
Immodium
deoderant
rubbing alcohol (to remove the kids' temp tattoos)
cotton balls
insect repellant
sunscreen
power strip (to keep phone/camera chargers all in one place)
scissors
Orlando area map
disposable underwater cameras for trips to water parks
nite lights
moleskin
rain poncho
zip lock bags
umbrella
first aid kit with character band-aids
misting fans for those really hot days
sewing kit
glow sticks to bring to the parks at night
AA batteries
screwdriver set
pliers
bike tools (we bring our own bicycles when we drive)
scotch tape
duct tape
tote bag
pen / paper
magic markers
crayons
drawing paper pad
deck of cards
beach balls (deflated for storage... :lmao: )
swim diapers
pull-ups
baby wipes
bandanna for stroller so we can find it easily in the sea of strollers
disinfecting wipes
dryer sheets
laundry detergent
fabric softener
stain stick
dish soap
And right on top of everything... a note to ourselves that says "Welcome Home!" :woohoo:

Tara

09-02-2009, 03:15 PM

I think that might sell me on it...if I can get stuff in there this year and not take it home, then maybe we can justify the expense by giving us more car space :) and eventually luggage space when we start flying more than driving. Thanks all and thanks to Annie for the idea about Costco and water!

A friend of mine who drives pretty much every trip just got her first Locker last month and she's extremely happy with it.

I love it because I never have to unpack and re-store all that Disney-only stuff. Ponchos, fans, Disney clothes I wouldn't be caught dead wearing in the real world ;), etc. Packing is SO much easier now!

We tend to look at our Lockers as time savers versus money savers, but I do think in the long run we'll save money, too. Another thing I think about is the green aspect - much less packaging waste because we're using full-size toiletries versus travel sizes, using our Brita to fill up aluminum water bottles versus using bottled water, etc. Everything makes a difference! :goodvibes

It's really amazing how much stuff will fit in a Locker (or two :))! Actually, my full list is here http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33182023&postcount=20 if you're interested.

ssawka

09-02-2009, 03:21 PM

Just wanted to let you know that you can get cases of water delivered (shipped) from Costco to your resort. They run about $7 each including the tax & shipping (which takes 2 days). You can order it online & it will be waiting on you at bell services with your box that you ship down!!:thumbsup2 That's what we do when we use DME and don't get a grocery delivery.

Thank you Anal Annie. At $7 it does seem reasonable, and I had thought about it. However when you add the $5 storage fee that Disney is now charging, I'm not sure that it's worth $12 per case of H2O over just buying it from Disney.

Anal Annie

09-02-2009, 03:42 PM

Thank you Anal Annie. At $7 it does seem reasonable, and I had thought about it. However when you add the $5 storage fee that Disney is now charging, I'm not sure that it's worth $12 per case of H2O over just buying it from Disney.

The $5 is not at all of the resorts - only the convention ones....and if you find 24 bottles of water to buy from Disney for less than $12 let me know where you find it!!:rolleyes:

ssawka

09-02-2009, 04:54 PM

The $5 is not at all of the resorts - only the convention ones....and if you find 24 bottles of water to buy from Disney for less than $12 let me know where you find it!!:rolleyes:

Well, unfortunately we will usually be staying at BLT, which is a convention hotel.

Also, I was told that you can buy gallons of water at the resort stores for about $2-$3 per gallon. This works out to be cheaper than bottled water. The $12 works out to be about $.03 per ounce ($12/405.6 oz), where as a gallon at $3 is about $.02 per ounce ($3/128 oz). It dosen't seem like that much of a difference until you figure that a case of H2O is 405.6 oz. So the same about of H2O bought as gallons would cost about $8, so if it were not for the $5 holding fee the bottled H2O would be cheaper.

Tara

09-02-2009, 05:15 PM

Well, unfortunately we will usually be staying at BLT, which is a convention hotel.

Also, I was told that you can buy gallons of water at the resort stores for about $2-$3 per gallon. This works out to be cheaper than bottled water. The $12 works out to be about $.03 per ounce ($12/405.6 oz), where as a gallon at $3 is about $.02 per ounce ($3/128 oz). It dosen't seem like that much of a difference until you figure that a case of H2O is 405.6 oz. So the same about of H2O bought as gallons would cost about $8, so if it were not for the $5 holding fee the bottled H2O would be cheaper.

You are correct that there will be a handling charge for whatever you ship to BLT given that CR does the receiving and CR is a convention resort. Is it just $5? I thought it went by weight rather than a flat fee.

As for the water, you are also correct on that. A gallon bottle of Zephyrhills water is $2.95 at the resort market.

Mlissa88

09-03-2009, 08:16 AM

To My Disneyboyz

Wow...thank you for the list...that gives me ideas on how much stuff I drag along or might want to drag along and how I could just keep it down there year round...

Thanks!

Mlissa88

09-03-2009, 08:19 AM

A friend of mine who drives pretty much every trip just got her first Locker last month and she's extremely happy with it.

I love it because I never have to unpack and re-store all that Disney-only stuff. Ponchos, fans, Disney clothes I wouldn't be caught dead wearing in the real world ;), etc. Packing is SO much easier now!

We tend to look at our Lockers as time savers versus money savers, but I do think in the long run we'll save money, too. Another thing I think about is the green aspect - much less packaging waste because we're using full-size toiletries versus travel sizes, using our Brita to fill up aluminum water bottles versus using bottled water, etc. Everything makes a difference! :goodvibes

It's really amazing how much stuff will fit in a Locker (or two :))! Actually, my full list is here http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=33182023&postcount=20 if you're interested.

Thanks Tara! I think I'm seeing the benefit now.... I wonder if it would be possible to have the bin delivered to a non DVC resort but a regular disney hotel instead. We're staying in a regular disney room this upcoming visit so we can use all our points next year in a bigger DVC room. I'd love to get started on my bin this year but I'm not sure if they deliver to non DVC resorts like POR?

MyDizneyBoyz

09-03-2009, 08:35 AM

I'd love to get started on my bin this year but I'm not sure if they deliver to non DVC resorts like POR?

They deliver to over 200 resorts within a 10 mile radius of WDW. They're an Orlando area service, not just a WDW service. :goodvibes

You can get all the info on their site:
http://www.ownerslocker.com/locations/

On a completely unrelated note, they just started offering stroller rentals as well and OL members get a 20% discount ( http://magicstrollers.com ). Looks like Orlando Stroller Rentals has some competition as the discount makes it quite a bit cheaper for the same stroller...

LIFERBABE

09-03-2009, 09:03 AM

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On a completely unrelated note, they just started offering stroller rentals as well and OL members get a 20% discount ( http://magicstrollers.com ). Looks like Orlando Stroller Rentals has some competition as the discount makes it quite a bit cheaper for the same stroller...

Yes, I think that is going to be a great service for families!! And what a great discount:thumbsup2 We dont need them anymore but if we did we would definitely take advantage:wizard:

Anal Annie

09-03-2009, 01:17 PM

I love it because I never have to unpack and re-store all that Disney-only stuff. Ponchos, fans, Disney clothes I wouldn't be caught dead wearing in the real world ;), etc. Packing is SO much easier now!

:eek: I wear my Disney clothes at home all the time!! Is that wrong?? Is that why all those people are staring at me?:scared: :rotfl: Am I supposed to be embarrassed that I love Disney and hide it from the rest of the world?? :confused3

pixie921

09-03-2009, 01:21 PM

:eek: I wear my Disney clothes at home all the time!! Is that wrong?? Is that why all those people are staring at me?:scared: :rotfl: Am I supposed to be embarrassed that I love Disney and hide it from the rest of the world?? :confused3

Hey, who cares what anyone else thinks!! ;) If it makes you happy, go for it! :goodvibes

I don't wear a ton of Disney stuff at home (unless you count things like watches or some jewelry), but I have one particular Mickey shirt that gets smiles and comments like, "Oh, I love Mickey Mouse!" whenever I wear it.

Mlissa88

09-04-2009, 10:14 AM

They deliver to over 200 resorts within a 10 mile radius of WDW. They're an Orlando area service, not just a WDW service. :goodvibes

You can get all the info on their site:
http://www.ownerslocker.com/locations/

On a completely unrelated note, they just started offering stroller rentals as well and OL members get a 20% discount ( http://magicstrollers.com ). Looks like Orlando Stroller Rentals has some competition as the discount makes it quite a bit cheaper for the same stroller...

Wow...awesome so I could start my box on this trip so I have it set for my next trip next year....

I like the stroller offer too! Thank you for the info!!!

Tara

09-04-2009, 10:35 AM

:eek: I wear my Disney clothes at home all the time!! Is that wrong?? Is that why all those people are staring at me?:scared: :rotfl: Am I supposed to be embarrassed that I love Disney and hide it from the rest of the world?? :confused3

I'm not embarrassed that I love Disney, but there are some things that just work at Disney (like a brightly colored patchwork madras plaid sundress with Mickeys embroidered all over it) that I'd never wear anywhere else. That's about my choice and my sense of style, not because of what anyone else would think. I do what works for me. I encourage other people to do what works for them and not care what anyone else thinks.

Mlissa88

09-04-2009, 12:45 PM

I'm not embarrassed that I love Disney, but there are some things that just work at Disney (like a brightly colored patchwork madras plaid sundress with Mickeys embroidered all over it) that I'd never wear anywhere else. That's about my choice and my sense of style, not because of what anyone else would think. I do what works for me. I encourage other people to do what works for them and not care what anyone else thinks.

Tara....I just read your caption under your name and laughed. You are a bad influence...lol...I'm going to end up spending money and getting a Owners Locker. I'm sure I'll be thanking you in the end though....lol.

Dumb question though...I was reading the rules on their site and it says that after you sign up and schedule your first visit, " Your yearly storage/delivery plan is not charged until your Locker comes back into the warehouse filled for the first time. This date then becomes your Anniversary Date for your yearly storage/delivery plan."

Does this mean that if I visit Disney every year at the same time, let say Nov 28 to Dec 6 that my next visit to disney would be the second visit in one year because my aniversary date is Dec 6? Sorry...I guess I'm a little thick today and not understanding this... - would this visit be my first visit and then since I'm coming back on Nov 28 again next year it would be two visits in one Anniversary year (starts Dec 6)?

jdvm

09-04-2009, 01:11 PM

Tara

09-04-2009, 01:39 PM

Tara....I just read your caption under your name and laughed. You are a bad influence...lol...I'm going to end up spending money and getting a Owners Locker. I'm sure I'll be thanking you in the end though....lol.

I try to look at it as my patriotic duty in our country's time of financial need. ;)

Dumb question though...I was reading the rules on their site and it says that after you sign up and schedule your first visit, " Your yearly storage/delivery plan is not charged until your Locker comes back into the warehouse filled for the first time. This date then becomes your Anniversary Date for your yearly storage/delivery plan."

Does this mean that if I visit Disney every year at the same time, let say Nov 28 to Dec 6 that my next visit to disney would be the second visit in one year because my aniversary date is Dec 6? Sorry...I guess I'm a little thick today and not understanding this... - would this visit be my first visit and then since I'm coming back on Nov 28 again next year it would be two visits in one Anniversary year (starts Dec 6)?

Not dumb at all. In fact, I never noticed this little twist with regard to anniversary date. My anniversary date is in fact the last date of my trip last November. (Which means I will get 4 trips out of one year!)

Yes, if you would have 2 visits within your first use year in the scenario you described above.

Mlissa88

09-04-2009, 02:09 PM

Anal Annie

09-06-2009, 11:06 PM

Hi Mlissa88
I'll jump in...

Your initial Visit (that's what we call a delivery and pickup) is a part of the Membership Fee.

So, using your dates, your Nov 28-Dec 6, 2009 trip would be covered by the Membership Fee. December 6 would become your Anniversary Date and you year (sort of like a use year) would run from Dec 6, 2009-Dec 5, 2010.

During that period your $99 yearly fee would include one free Visit (or with The DIS promotion, you'd have two free Visits in that window).

I hope this makes sense. If you'd rather chat, we're at 800 431 6588
Thanks for considering Owner's Locker!
j

OH, Oh, OH!!!:wave2:

OK, so could I love this any MORE??:love: We started our locker on May 22. We left on May 26. So our locker UY so to speak is May 26, 2009 to May 25, 2010....we just had another trip Aug. 16-26 so technically that was our "first visit" not our 2nd??? :idea: That means IF we decide to plan another trip say over spring break 2010 (March) for a few nights :rolleyes1 that would actually be our 2nd visit for the year and we would not have to pay the additional $25??? OH BOY! OH BOY!:banana: Another bonus to think about this plan a little more!! :rolleyes1 I NEEEED a new ticker ya'll!!!!:rotfl:
As I sit here, typing away in my Mickey Mouse tank top bcuz I wear my mouse gear ALL THE TIME....:rolleyes:

TLSnell1981

09-06-2009, 11:20 PM

We have three trips planned between Oct 09 and Sept 10. Now, OL has sweetened the pot with Magic Strollers. Guess I better go sign up now.:thumbsup2

Tara

09-06-2009, 11:40 PM

We have three trips planned between Oct 09 and Sept 10. Now, OL has sweetened the pot with Magic Strollers. Guess I better go sign up now.:thumbsup2

I probably ought to check out how much extra visits are. ;)

This is probably something I shouldn't admit, but I only have the vaguest idea how much my Lockers cost, probably because in my mind, they are priceless!

Just out of curiosity, I just asked my husband if he knew how much our Lockers cost. He overshot what we pay. (I looked it up ;)) Then he said whatever it was, he didn't think about it because it was a no-brainer. Gotta love that guy! :lovestruc

TLSnell1981

09-06-2009, 11:51 PM

I probably ought to check out how much extra visits are. ;)

This is probably something I shouldn't admit, but I only have the vaguest idea how much my Lockers cost, probably because in my mind, they are priceless!

Just out of curiosity, I just asked my husband if he knew how much our Lockers cost. He overshot what we pay. (I looked it up ;)) Then he said whatever it was, he didn't think about it because it was a no-brainer. Gotta love that guy! :lovestruc

They have a promo...a discounted membership and an extra free visit (making it two) per year. Each additional visit is $25. Just in case, somebody might like to know.

Tara

09-07-2009, 12:11 AM

They have a promo...a discounted membership and an extra free visit (making it two) per year. Each additional visit is $25. Just in case, somebody might like to know.

Yes, I have the discounted membership for my first Locker, and the second Locker is at the regular price. If you have more than one Locker, the additional visit cost is $12.50 for the 2nd, etc. Locker.

When I stop to think about my Lockers, it's actually a tiny bit confusing given that they have different use years and different deals:

Locker 1
First visit: November 19-23, 2008 (initial Locker set up)
Second visit: May 10-16, 2009 (both)
Third visit: November 6-11, 2009 (both)

Locker 2
First visit: March 27-29, 2009 (didn't have Locker 1 delivered this time as I was only setting up the 2nd Locker)
Second visit: May 10-16, 2009 (both)
Third visit: November 6-11, 2009 (both)

So I *think* my November trip will still be free for Locker 1, but will be $25 for Locker 2 since it isn't under the DIS "two free visits per year" deal.

TLSnell1981

09-07-2009, 12:29 AM

Yes, I have the discounted membership for my first Locker, and the second Locker is at the regular price. If you have more than one Locker, the additional visit cost is $12.50 for the 2nd, etc. Locker.

When I stop to think about my Lockers, it's actually a tiny bit confusing given that they have different use years and different deals:

Locker 1
First visit: November 19-23, 2008 (initial Locker set up)
Second visit: May 10-16, 2009 (both)
Third visit: November 6-11, 2009 (both)

Locker 2
First visit: March 27-29, 2009 (didn't have Locker 1 delivered this time as I was only setting up the 2nd Locker)
Second visit: May 10-16, 2009 (both)
Third visit: November 6-11, 2009 (both)

So I *think* my November trip will still be free for Locker 1, but will be $25 for Locker 2 since it isn't under the DIS "two free visits per year" deal.

I think so too. Your UY date.. Nov. 23rd.

Good heavens!!! That's more complicated than multiple DVC contracts!!!:lmao: