1st time villa stay...what do I bring?

[luvdisney14]

If we do a time share presentation then who do I call to get that information? Is there some other way to rent directly from an owner?

 

[disneysteve]

Originally posted by luvdisney14
If we do a time share presentation then who do I call to get that information? Is there some other way to rent directly from an owner?

If you are attending a timeshare deal, the villa should be fully equipped with all you need. My comments only refer to private rentals.

And yes, there are lots of ways to rent these types of accomodations either direct from the owner or through a management company, realtor or travel agent. Check out sites like http://www.vrbo.com and you can find rentals all through the Disney area. Also, http://www.skyauction.com can get you some great deals. We are staying at Orbit One Villas in October for $261 for the week through SkyAuction.

 

[mmapwright]

Space is no issue for us at all in our conversion van. So we started taking a big cooler. In it we put frozen meats, a nearly full gallon of frozen milk, a nearly full gallon of frozen water, butter, and some frozen veggies. Then I pack ice cubes around everything. We make the 16 hour trip straight through and I have never had a melting problem. I also take a decent size rubbermade container full of our dry goods, (pasta, cereal, sauce, salt and pepper, ketchup, mustard, mayo, dry soups, canned goods). The last trip we made a few weeks ago I did not have to go to the grocery store at all. On the way home we use the cooler and container for storage.

 

[Cyndiu]

I like to bring a pop up hamper. I usually do a load a laundry each night, but hate having a pile of dirty clothes on the floor & I bring a folding wooden drying rack, which I put out on the patio and use for towels after the pool. (we usually bring our own beach towels rather than using the ones the resort supplies, just personal preference, I guess). Also, did anyone mention bubble bath? That's big fun in the jacuzzi; just don't use too much!

 

[2Disneybuggs]

I prepare a few months before! I bring laundry detergent, cereals, snack foods, Lysol cleaner for the tubs. If my store is having a sale on muffins and bread, I will bring them from home too. Usually the only things I need at the grocery store there are perishables. The Marriott provides dishwashing soap, both liquid and for the dishwaher. I like to bring Softsoap. We also bring bottled water from home and buy a couple of gallons there. I also buy paper napkins, plates and cups.

We drive in our minivan so I like to travel well stocked! It does save money and that means more fun in Disney. Have fun shopping and in Disney!

 

[Mom of Sleepy Bashful and BabyDoc]

Do the villas usually have a non stick pan?? I need a non stick for the eggs.

And since I'm on the subject of cookware..........have you guys found those items well stocked at the places you have stayed?? See sig. for the places we're staying.

 

[disneysteve]

Originally posted by Mom of Sleepy, Bashful and BabyDoc
Do the villas usually have a non stick pan?? I need a non stick for the eggs.

And since I'm on the subject of cookware..........have you guys found those items well stocked at the places you have stayed?? See sig. for the places we're staying.

I haven't stayed where you are staying, but all the places we've rented have had non-stick cookware of varying quality. Rental units have always been nicely stocked with kitchen equipment.

 

[2Disneybuggs]

Our villa was nicely stocked but no non stick pans. DH did make eggs in a regular pan and they were good.

 

[disneycrazzzy]

Don't forget the box(es) of kleenex. For those of us with allergies, the cheap kleenex provided is too scratchy for our delicate noses.

We also bring VHS tapes or DVDs if a player is available. Music CDs too.

If space wasn't an issue, I'd bring my favorite pot. So many of the pots and pans provided are cheap and scald easily. I like my stainless steel pan with the thick bottom.

I've never had the luxury of driving since we are in the Pacific NW, but I would love it if we could.

Have a great time!

 

[luvdisney14]

How many towels are provided and are fresh one brougth in daily?