New Owner's Locker: What do you recommend?

[Lorana]

As we have at least 4 trips planned in the next 12 months, we finally decided to take the plunge and get an owner's locker.

At present, here are some of the things we're putting in it. What do you recommend? Anything important you think we should add?

Our current list:
Brita Water Filter Pitcher (6 cup size)
Dash Mini Maker Electric Griddle
Travel Mug Electric Water Kettle (so I can make tea without using the coffee pot when in a studio)
Nutribullet blender (primarily for smoothies)
Bluetooth Speaker
Steel Water Bottles
Insulated Coffee Mugs
Water Bottle Ice Stick Tray
Scissors
Sewing Kit
Some Small Card & Board Games for resort stays
Small First Aid Kit
Bath Salts
Loofahs
Toiletries such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, eye drops, feminine products
Medicines (Excedrin Migraine, Ibuprofen, Allergy meds, cold meds) and Sunscreen & Aloe lotion
Coffee Filters & Coffee
Cinnamon spice bottle
Heating Pad

If we have room, I'll probably leave some of my ears and magicbands in it. I'm already worried I won't have enough room, lol.

I'm tempted to get a second one to just roll up a memory foam topper into it for when we get unlucky and get too hard a bed. I currently own a 2" memory foam single size topper that I can pack into a stuff sack of 9x9x20 inches that I bring with me when traveling internationally. My husband is usually fine in the beds, but I have fibromyalgia, so I often need some additional padding. I don't often bring one to Disney, though, because we try to avoid checking in luggage, so I can't bring a third item with me, and in the past Disney has at least provided the foam toppers upon request. Do they still do that? Does anyone know?

 

[RoseGold]

My MVPs are a blanket, scissors, all my chargers, a notepad and a sharpie. I love the idea of sort of a guestbook where you make a little scrapbook on the fly. I bought an autograph book to do this last time, but failed miserably.

The Brita might be cut if I'm still low on space, I don't really have a problem with Orlando water and I use my coffee pot in the fridge for water.

 

[igrsod]

I'm getting an owners locker for the first time too. I will for sure be keeping 2 Disney beach towels, a swimsuit, our ears and magic bands, Condiments and left over snacks that don't expire.
Anything that we only use on our Disney vacations for sure. Trying it out this year in the hopes of being able to only bring a carry on with us on the plane. If that is possible, then the cost is worth it.

 

[Lorana]

Oh, a blanket is a good idea. I'm always cold, especially as my kids are both boys, and they all tolerate a much lower temp (and want the AC on a lower temp) than I do!

Swimsuit and beach towels are also a good idea. We certainly thought of putting inflatable floats for the pools in ours, too, but I'll have to see how much space we have after this trip.

 

[igrsod]

That's the big question when using it the first time.... how much can you fit in?

 

[LadybugsMum]

Things in my locker that I don't see on your list:

ponchos
umbrella
cooling towels
misting fans
aluminum foil
white noise machines
USB charging cords
USB wall plugs (BLT doesn't have any USB plugs)
liquid hand soap
laundry tabs
dryer sheets
notepad
sticky notes
pens
scissors
hair brush
hair elastics

 

[RoseGold]

white noise machines

YES! The white noise machine and the nightlights for the littles. The dollar store has Disney ones. I started with a bunch and lost a couple over time.

 

[Mai Ku Tiki]

My MVPs are a blanket, scissors, all my chargers, a notepad and a sharpie. I love the idea of sort of a guestbook where you make a little scrapbook on the fly. I bought an autograph book to do this last time, but failed miserably.

The Brita might be cut if I'm still low on space, I don't really have a problem with Orlando water and I use my coffee pot in the fridge for water.

Coffee pot/fridge/water ! BRILLIANT! Thx

 

[Best Aunt]

When I first got my locker, I bought a storage box at Target which was approximately the same size as a locker. When I contemplated putting things in my locker, I put them in the box to get an idea of what would fit. OP, I'm not sure all that stuff will fit.

After I put everything in the locker, I kept the box in my closet. Now I put things in it as I'm getting ready to pack for trips to places other than Disney World. (I like to actually pack my suitcase all at once, so this is like pre-packing, I guess.)

The item I use the most from mine is scissors.

The item I used the least was over the counter medicine. I eventually stopped leaving them in there.

 

[dahwolf]

Yes, the scissors are a must. We also have nail clippers and Ziploc baggies which have come in handy. We really love our lockers, and I hope you do too.

 

[LadybugsMum]

We also have nail clippers and Ziploc baggies which have come in handy.

Oh yes, those are good too. I also have hand sanitizer and disposable masks in mine as well.

 

[MI_firefighter]

I'll gladly admit if I'm wrong but that list seems like it has a few large items that may be a squeeze. We have a few coffee cups (for when at studios), wine glass since I just don't like the Disney ones, ponchos, essentially an entire shaving kit (x3), sweatshirts, flip flops for the pool, all the sunscreen, Bluetooth speaker, solo cups, coffee and filters, and the tackle box filled with all kinds of little odds and ends. I really like the list on my dashboard so I can look and see what I have before I go.

 

[Dobermanns]

Here is a list of the contents in mine. I use organizers so items are sorted and grouped then stored in layers in the locker:


Kitchen:

• Knife
• Scissors
• Chopping board
• Thermos
• Ceramic mugs (3)
• Mini keurig
• Reusable K cups + coffee
• Ziplocks

Closet:

• Hanging organizer
• Hangers

Toiletries:

• toothpaste
• soap dish
• Lotion
• Cotton swabs
• Baby wipes

Clothing:

• dress
• Dopey rain jacket
• Ears (melty, green, pink)

Park gear:

• drawstring backpack
• Ponchos (3)
• Water bottle
• Waterproof pouches (2)
• Visor
• Umbrella

First aid box:

• Tylenol
• Motrin
• Bandaids
• Benadryl cream
• Sewing kit
• Hollywood tapes

Race gear:

• slather
• KT tape
• Socks (2 pairs)
• Disposable gloves
• Mylar blankets (5)
• Rolling stick

Misc:

• neck pillow
• Laundry detergent, dryer sheets
• Snap valet trays (2)

 

[ILoveMyDVC]

Yetti to bring beverages to the pool or coffee (iced or hot) to the parks

Also, the vacuum sealed bags to scrunch up the clothes - I have 3 lockers and keep clothes and a robe down there.

Pool shoes

Glow sticks and extra Magicbands

Good knives (2)

Wine opener with the 'ears' because I didn't learn how to use the other kind

Coffee filters
ELastic bands to close chip bags and lots of other uses (they sell them at Walgreens)

Lucite organizers to keep everything in the bathrooms (makeup, hygiene products organized) - buy at Marshalls

 

[LSchrow]

UrselaWantsYourSoul compiled a nice list Whats's in your DVC Locker? | Page 3 | The DIS Disney Discussion Forums - DISboards.com

 

[Lorana]

All great ideas!

This is what we managed to pack into our Owner's Locker, and it was tightly packed when we left. I think we will add in an omelet pan - my hope is that I can just take out the 7lb bath salts bag and swap the two, but we shall see!

Aloe Gel, After Sun Care, 16oz bottle

Bag - Castaway Cay 5k, Rope backpack

Bag - Reusable - Disney, red, large

Bandaids, 30 count

Bath Salts, Lavender, 7lb

Bath Salts, Muscle Aches, Menthol & Eucalyptus, 20oz

Blink lubricating eye drops

Bluetooth Speaker, Anker Soundcore 2

Brita Water Filter Pitcher

Cinnamon, bottle

Coffee - Ground - Cinnamania

Coffee - Ground - Gingerbread

Coffee Filters

Cooking Spray, Butter, 8oz

Daily liners, thin, x100

Dash Mini Griddle

Deodorant - Degree

Deodorant - Irish Spring

Deodorant - Lady Speed Stick

Deodorant - Old Spice

Disposable Razors, Gillette, x10

Gain Detergent packs/pods x14

Games - Apples to Apples, Disney Edition

Games - Something Wild card game, Maleficent Edition

Games - Sorry, Disney Villains Edition

Games - Uno, Pixar Edition

Hair brush

Hair Elastics x15

Heating Pad

Ice Stick Silicone Tray x2

Loofah x1

Magic Bullet Personal Blender

Maxi Pads, Overnight, x18

Medicine - DayQuil, liquid

Medicine - Ibuprofen, 100mg, Chewable, 24 count

Medicine - Ibuprofen, 200mg, 100 count bottle

Medicine - NyQuil, liquid

Nail clipper, big/toenail

Nail Clipper, small

Nail file

Notepad, small

Pencils, mechanical, x5

Pens, black, x2

Pumpkin Spice powder, bottle

Razor, women’s, Venus brand

Razor, women’s, Venus, replacement blade x1

Scissors

Sewing Kit

Shampoo & Conditioner, Herbal Essence, Hello Hydration, 11.7oz

Shampoo-Conditioner-in-One, Head & Shoulders, Coconut, 13.5oz

Sharpie Markers, Black x2

Shaving cream, men, 10oz

Skippy peanut butter, 15oz sm jar

Snuggle Dryer Sheets x70

Spatulas (3)

Sugar, bottle, 20oz

Sunscreen, face, lotion, SPF 70

Sunscreen, Spray, SPF 50, x2

Toothbrushes x4 (and caps)

Toothpaste - Crest

Toothpaste - Sensodyne

Truvia, 75 packets

Tweezers

Water Bottle - insulated - brita filter

Water Bottle - Stitch

Water Kettle, Portable, Single

Zip ties x50

Ziploc Bags - Gallon

Ziploc Bags - Sandwich

 

[RoseGold]

Well, you’ll definitely be deodorized with that list!

 

[Lorana]

Well, you’ll definitely be deodorized with that list!

Well, there are 4 of us!

 

[kandlsutton]

Noticed a 6-month free then half price for 6 months offer on DVC membership extras on the website today. Even though we are flying down for our Welcome Home, I am considering signing up and trying it for our next 3 trips within one calendar year. Figured we could store leftover non-perishable items from our grocery order.

 

[CarolynFH]

Noticed a 6-month free then half price for 6 months offer on DVC membership extras on the website today. Even though we are flying down for our Welcome Home, I am considering signing up and trying it for our next 3 trips within one calendar year. Figured we could store leftover non-perishable items from our grocery order.

That’s exactly what we did - signed up for the DVC discount starter program, had four trips with it. And now we’re so happy with it, we’re keeping it even though we only have one trip planned for the coming year. Which of course might change! Thank goodness they deliver and pick up from other timeshares and some hotels in the Orlando area.