Crock Pot in DVC

[molly2004]

Hi, there. We'll be staying at SSR for the first time in December. I'm debating whether to take a crock pot with us. It would simplify things immensely for us. Problem is...we're flying, not driving. Anyone considered taking a crock pot when flying? How did you pack it?

 

[lovinthemouse]

We have taken ours and it is great in my opinion. However, that being said we drove. Sorry I can't help with flying. It was very nice to have it though.

 

[Chuck S]

Given the prices airlines are now charging for extra baggage items, I would not take a crock pot on the plane.

You could maybe ship it to the resort. Or if you are buying groceries offsite, stop at Walmart and buy another one. If you are using a shopping service, contact them and see if they will purchase one for you.

 

[moredisneyplease]

search this ENITRE board (non DVC too) for a crockpot swap. I'm almost certain I saw one once!

 

[Chuck S]

There are problems, though, with any swap. You are relying upon resort personnel to store an item for a period of time that may not be used. Storage space for bell services is limited at all resorts. Items, if someone cancels their reservation, go unclaimed and could be considered "abandoned". Items go missing. You are also relying on the person before you to follow through and return the item, along with the name and check-in date of the next user, to bell services.

I think a better solution, if you are flying to WDW often is to simply buy items while in FL. If the item is inexpensive, consider it disposable. If not, pay a service fee to somomene to store it for you.

 

[zorro77]

If you have a car or van and lets say airlines was going to charge you $25 dollars for weight on luggage id go out and buy a crockpot for $20 or so at Walmart or Target if you can. How many days will you be their? We have made all kinds of meals at the resorts and have been going at least 2x a year since 86 and not used anything like that. We've made big meals for upto 14 and found like buying the family size frozen meals work great. Cook night before and reheat when back the next day.

 

[molly2004]

Thanks for the responses. We travel pretty lightly typically, usually with two checked bags and two carry on backpacks among the five of us.

I was thinking of taking the crock pot, using a soft sided cooler as a carrier. Does this sound crazy?

We'll be there for 8 days and the thought of cooking in the evening when I'm tired is daunting. Gotta do it in the morning...especially since it takes DH soooooooo long to get ready in the morning, I figured I might as well get something done. In this family, mom waits around for dad and the kids. Not the other way around! And frozen or prepackaged meals are so loaded with sodium!

What do you think?

 

[KAT4DISNEY]

Thanks for the responses. We travel pretty lightly typically, usually with two checked bags and two carry on backpacks among the five of us.

I was thinking of taking the crock pot, using a soft sided cooler as a carrier. Does this sound crazy?

We'll be there for 8 days and the thought of cooking in the evening when I'm tired is daunting. Gotta do it in the morning...especially since it takes DH soooooooo long to get ready in the morning, I figured I might as well get something done. In this family, mom waits around for dad and the kids. Not the other way around! And frozen or prepackaged meals are so loaded with sodium!

What do you think?

As far as the actual carrying of the crockpot what you are considering sounds fine. Dimensions for a carry on (I am assuming that's what you are talking about) are listed on each airlines website but I don't think you'd even come close to carrying. I'd even think about packing in a box - that can be opened for examination if necessary - with a strap or two to hold on to to carry, but the cooler sounds like a good idea too.

 

[dgaston]

Voice of experience here -- I took my crockpot as a carry on in my DVC bag to MCO from PVD at Christmas. DH thought I was nuts. The TSA people at PVD inspected it, (filled with paper plates and bowls) and said I was using space well. With a wink, the TSA at MCO said "looks like a crock" and "I bet your family liked everything you cooked." We are getting an Owner's Locker on our trip next week, and I'm thinking about buying a small crockpot to keep the small George Foreman grill company. I wonder what happens if you cross a crockpot with a grill? They're going to have a lot of time together in that bin.

 

[Torontogal]

This is a great idea - care to share some recipes?

 

[dgaston]

There's a good thread about recipes on the Camping Board. I can vouch for how yummy the "dump" cake is -- terrible name for a terrific dessert.

 

[jelawson]

I never thought to take my crock pot...genius.

I actually just made something today in the crock pot (my husband thinks I'm crazy because it's 90 out). I made a whole chicken in the crock pot with a rub. It's really good. Let me know if you want the recipe.

 

[dgaston]

yes, please

 

[MEM]

OP, I must have missed something, but how are you going to get your fresh ingredients to put IN the crockpot? Garden Grocer?

If you will have a rental car then I agree with the poster who suggested picking one up at Walmart.

DH and I talked about doing this on our recent stay in a one bedroom at BCV. We ending up not buying the crock pot because we were back in our room well before dinner and I cooked something light or made sandwiches.

A great, healthy, easy recipe is one jar of your favorite salsa, poured over fresh or frozen boneless, skinless chicken breasts. - can serve over couscous, rice, whatever.

 

[molly2004]

Voice of experience here -- I took my crockpot as a carry on in my DVC bag to MCO from PVD at Christmas. DH thought I was nuts. The TSA people at PVD inspected it, (filled with paper plates and bowls) and said I was using space well. With a wink, the TSA at MCO said "looks like a crock" and "I bet your family liked everything you cooked." We are getting an Owner's Locker on our trip next week, and I'm thinking about buying a small crockpot to keep the small George Foreman grill company. I wonder what happens if you cross a crockpot with a grill? They're going to have a lot of time together in that bin.

That's great to hear! I'm thinking of getting one of those crock pots that have latches to keep the lid closed. I don't want the thing rattling around in the bag and chipping or worse! I'm anticipating staying in lots of different timeshares over the years so I hope this experiment works!

 

[molly2004]

OP, I must have missed something, but how are you going to get your fresh ingredients to put IN the crockpot? Garden Grocer?

If you will have a rental car then I agree with the poster who suggested picking one up at Walmart.

Yes, I'll be using Garden Grocer for the first time. Is it bizarre that I've been virtual-ordering for the last 9 months? Hmmm...*click* that looks good, so does that *click*....*unclick*what was I thinking adding that last week...?

We'll be using DME so no car.

 

[Conan the Librarian]

I would be more interested in using our George Forman Grill in the room or patio (the electric grill).

Wouldn't want to smoke the room up too much.

 

[SLM]

Favorite crockpot recipe from Cooking Light-
Barbecue pork sandwiches:
Boneless pork roast, cut in large chunks(a 2-3lb roast makes at least 6-8 servings)
1/2 bottle your favorite BBQ sauce
1 large or two smaller Vidalia onions, sliced thick

6 hours, low
shred with fork, serve on rolls

serve with fruit and/or coleslaw

 

[kerickson]

My concern is what if something comes up and you don't get back to your room at the expected time, unless you have one that switches to warm or turns off, could be difficult timing the 8 hours? I'd hate to have to go back to the resort just to turn it off

 

[Halle]

Do the mousekeepers have them in their inventory? We were at VB last August and got additional large pots for a shrimp boil.