We drive down and I take a small microwave. I keep it on the luggage rack in the room and always unplug it after every use. I have never had a problem and feel it is much safer than some of the small appliances that are brought. Of course, if you unplug items that would be safe also. I get a handicapped room if they are not too busy. I qualify but do not want to do someone else, who might be in worse shape than I, out of the room. Otherwise a small ice chest is great. On the way home you can use the empty chest to store all those items you picked up in the park.
It is not so much the money, although that is nice, but the food courts at the All Star can be quite busy most mornings and it is so relaxing to sit and have corned beef hash, bagels and orange juice quietly and avoid the rush. We don't like crowded and hectic vacatons so we always go against the flow.
I bet that if more and more people start bringing appliances that they will start offering microwaves to rent as well. Seems to me though that if you are staying any length of time it might be cheaper to buy and abandon small refrigs or microwaves if you are flying in and have limited space to pack such things. My $40 microwave has been paid for many times over so far. We were at DW in December and we are planning our next trip for March or April. Waiting on AP rates. Discount AND the knowledge that it will not be as busy. Love the mouse.
Linda and Tom
