I'm an Owner's Locker Groupie!

[jekjones1558]

I finally figured out why Owner's Locker makes me so happy. It isn't just the fact that packing and unpacking is a breeze. It isn't only that I can have extra convenience items as well as necessities waiting for me. It isn't even the time and money I am saving by buying frequently used items in larger sizes and storing them for multiple visits. Of course the service is stellar, and I appreciate that rarity. But what makes me LOVE my Owner's Locker is knowing that a part of me never leaves Orlando! My locker says a big purple WELCOME HOME when I arrive!
Any other groupies out there? Feel free to copy the van in my signature!

 

[Dillon]

It is indeed an interesting feeling knowing you have "stuff" in Orlando.

If they were only a little bigger! Maybe we need two!

 

[DaveH]

I know the feeling. We don't save enough on the large versus small. The cost is low for us for less to lug to WDW and sometimes send a box to ourselves. We have a couple of extra things we would not have with us we have to bring it.

 

[donaldbuzz&minnie]

Count me in! We love Owner's Locker!

 

[ak1024]

We love our Owner's Locker. I can't imagine a trip without it now.

 

[Donald is #1]

Me too! I just love mine. Of course, I have rad a few posts recently of people leaving clothes in theirs. Hmmm, maybe I need to add a second one.

 

[rkwier]

I am curious as to what the fees are for the Owner's Locker. Is it only worth it if you make frequent trips? I am just wondering if it might be better to just ship a package to ourselves while we are there. I would appreciate any feedback.

Kimberly

 

[SamSam]

It took me forever to decide to take the plunge and fork over the money to get my OL, but I am SO glad I did. To me it would be worth it even if we only took one trip a year. I love not having to round up ponchos, umbrella's, coffee filter, first aide kit, and on, and on, and on, but I especially love leaving things in it that I wouldn't pack. Things like framed pictures of our grandkids and our kids, extra keyboards for our laptops (gotta work a little), Brita faucet filter, a feather pillow. It just makes my life easier and getting ready for a trip to WDW is much less stressful now.

Love it!

 

[DaveH]

I am curious as to what the fees are for the Owner's Locker. Is it only worth it if you make frequent trips? I am just wondering if it might be better to just ship a package to ourselves while we are there. I would appreciate any feedback.

Kimberly

It depends on what value you put on the convenience you get from them. The cost of shipping can be small if done early. There is the hassle of packing and shipping to and from WDW. You fill your locker, then you pack and unpack at the room. You don't have to travel to ship it. You can have bell services at any of the resorts you visit in the Orlando area deliver and pick it up. It is a personal choice. I would say dollar wise the more trips the better the value. I doubt we will ever get to the point of carry on only. It has lightened the amount of stuff we take with us. We normally fly and most airlines are charging for checked bags. That is part of our part of thinking on savings.

I hope this helps.

 

[bonzarella]

Right there with the rest of you Our locker, John, & Brian have saved us many headaches(although we may have created some for them) while @ WDW. I am guessing we've probably used the locker around 12 times in the past two years and have not once had any problems. There is a DIS special promo for your first locker running right now, I think you will be hooked after the first use

 

[MdmMim]

I love my OL. I don't have to drag heavy luggage around. And one other benefit--when I arrive back at my real home, there isn't much to unpack--just some clothing--and I'm done!

And the customer service is just the best!

 

[rkwier]

Thanks to everyone for the information on pricing & convenience. I hadn't thought about being charged for luggage, but that is an excellent point. I am one of those people who brings "everything but the kitchen sink" when I travel, especially when it comes to toiletries & medicinal items. The OL might be worth it just to save my back & shoulders from my 50 pound carry on (ok, slight exaggeration, but it is quite heavy).

Kimberly

 

[PSC]

Another OL groupie checking in. I wonder if John and Brian can get a signature thingy made up for us? I'd be happy to display it!

 

[jdvm]

Aw, you all are the best. Thanks for the kind words!
Scott, I can send you the same one Jean (jekjones) is using.
John

 

[winnapooh]

Right there with the rest of you Our locker, John, & Brian have saved us many headaches(although we may have created some for them) while @ WDW. I am guessing we've probably used the locker around 12 times in the past two years and have not once had any problems. There is a DIS special promo for your first locker running right now, I think you will be hooked after the first use

Where do you find information about the DIS promo for the first locker?

 

[SamSam]

Where do you find information about the DIS promo for the first locker?

Here ya go http://www.disboards.com/announcement.php?f=28&a=222

 

[bonzarella]

Also check out mousesaver

http://www.mousesavers.com/ownerslocker.html

tell us what you think

 

[twinklebug]

I finally figured out why Owner's Locker makes me so happy. It isn't just the fact that packing and unpacking is a breeze. It isn't only that I can have extra convenience items as well as necessities waiting for me. It isn't even the time and money I am saving by buying frequently used items in larger sizes and storing them for multiple visits. Of course the service is stellar, and I appreciate that rarity. But what makes me LOVE my Owner's Locker is knowing that a part of me never leaves Orlando! My locker says a big purple WELCOME HOME when I arrive!
Any other groupies out there? Feel free to copy the van in my signature!

Not putting down OL, but this thread comes across like an ad. Then again, the OL folk have paid for advertising here. Even if they pull that - this thread will survive. LOL

I haven't needed to try OL, perhaps as I age and if my family moves away from the Orlando area I will - I'm hoping it's all people report it to be now, then.

 

[jekjones1558]

You're right, twinklebug. It does sound like an ad. I considered posting this thread for over a year and didn't for just that reason. Then I started reading other threads with folks who love their Owner's Locker and thought that I might not be the only one. I guess I decided that I needed to find a support group to make me not feel so silly. I really DO LOVE it, like I LOVE my DVC and the DIS. It is an emotional thing, not just a practical thing. Boy, does that sound stupid as I type it. Guess maybe I am having second thoughts about my "coming out"!

 

[SamSam]

You're right, twinklebug. It does sound like an ad. I considered posting this thread for over a year and didn't for just that reason. Then I started reading other threads with folks who love their Owner's Locker and thought that I might not be the only one. I guess I decided that I needed to find a support group to make me not feel so silly. I really DO LOVE it, like I LOVE my DVC and the DIS. It is an emotional thing, not just a practical thing. Boy, does that sound stupid as I type it. Guess maybe I am having second thoughts about my "coming out"!

Not stupid at all, I feel the same way about my OL, DVC and the DIS. People that don't feel the same way, may not understand and think it's silly....that's okay. There are plenty of people who feel the same way and understand this seemingly silly emotional attachment to such things.