staying at animal kingdom villa for 1 week

[smores]

if i recall they provide housekeeping 1/2 way thru the week. is it possible to get it daily? if so how much extra?

do they give you enough shampoo and soap for 1 week (3 girls)...or do i need to bring my own?

thanks

 

[Deb & Bill]

If you stay seven nights or less, you will get your towels replaced and your trash removed on day 4 with check in being day one. You won't get shampoo every day and the bottles are rather small. They will replace your shampoo and shower gel on day four when they replace the towels.

Depending on the size of your villa, you will get a set of shampoo/conditioner/shower gel for each bathing space. So if you are in a studio, you get one set every four days. If you are in a one bedroom, you will get at least two sets. If you run out, you can buy some extra; they won't give it to you for free. You may want to bring your own from home.

If you want a full cleaning, you can pay the extra to get the full cleaning. It varies by the size of the villa. And it is pretty expensive. There should be a post somewhere on the DIS with those prices.

 

[gizzoid]

I still brought my own. But I am sure you can always call the front desk for more??

 

[LaurenT]

I'm sure you can just ask for more if you need it. I don't know how much you use (how many people in your room, etc), but we have tons of it in the cabinet from past trips!

 

[LIFERBABE]

Housekeeping
Trash & Towel Service
For stays of seven or less nights, Trash & Towel Service is provided on day four, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Trash & Towel service, Housekeeping will:

•Empty trash and replace liners in trash bins.
•Provide fresh bathroom linens.
•Replace shampoo, facial soap and bath soap.
•Replenish facial tissues, paper towels and toilet paper.
•Replenish coffee, sugar, cream and sweeteners.
•Replenish dishwashing liquid, dishwashing detergent, sponges and laundry detergent as needed in one-, two- and three-bedroom Vacation Homes.

Full Cleaning Service
For stays of eight or more nights, Full Cleaning Service is provided on day four and Trash & Towel Service is provided on day eight. After that, the cycle begins again on day 12, regardless of whether you're using Member-discounted cash, Vacation Points or a combination of both.

With Full Cleaning service, Housekeeping will provide everything included with the Trash & Towel Service, plus:

•Change the bed linens.
•Vacuum and dust the Vacation Home.
•Clean the bathroom(s).
•Clean the kitchen/kitchenette and wash the dishes.

Pay As You Play
With Pay As You Play service, you'll be provided with the following amenities free of charge at the start of your stay. After that, you may purchase more for the following fees:

•Toiletries Package, $5.00 - 1 facial soap, 1 bath soap, 1 shampoo, 1 conditioner, 1 shower gel
•Coffee Package, $3.00 - 1 package of coffee, 8 sugars, 8 creamers, 8 artificial sweeteners
•Towel Package, $6.00 - 4 bath towels, 2 hand towels, 4 washcloths, 1 bath mat
•Laundry Detergent (only in One-, Two-, and Three-bedroom Vacation Homes), $1.00 - 1 box

Additional Full Cleaning Rates:

•Studio/Inn Room - $30.00 per day requested
•One-Bedroom - $45.00 per day requested
•Two-Bedroom - $60.00 per day requested
•Three-Bedroom - $75.00 per day requested

Additional Trash & Towel Rates:

•Studio/Inn Room - $15.00 per day requested
•One-Bedroom - $20.00 per day requested
•Two-Bedroom - $25.00 per day requested
•Three-Bedroom - $35.00 per day requested

Note: Rates are subject to change

 

[kimpossible]

We are staying for 4 nights. Can we request our T&T on day 3 instead?

 

[ChiSoxKeith]

Nope

 

[n2mm]

Nope

Agreed -- OP, as you see the prices are a little expensive, and also for the poster who thought you could call for shampoo, you certainly can, but check out those prices that may be on your bill upon check out!! Yikes -- cheaper to buy a whole bottle at the store!

I wanted to say that I've tried to rearrange my housekeeping schedule but it's always a disaster so I don't try to do that. We always stay 12 nights, which works out to a full cleaning, a T&T, and a full cleaning. I always think it's crazy that I get a full cleaning the day before I checkout. I tried to switch it once with the T&T, but I ended up with no service and had to call to get service, then the schedule got messed up. I just leave it alone now.

When I first bought into DVC I thought getting no housekeeping would be something I would miss, and it ended up being a blessing instead. I find I like being able to go to my room mid-day and not have to worry about someone coming in. We make our beds just like at home, so the room always looks neat and tidy.

 

[kimpossible]

Agreed -- OP, as you see the prices are a little expensive, and also for the poster who thought you could call for shampoo, you certainly can, but check out those prices that may be on your bill upon check out!! Yikes -- cheaper to buy a whole bottle at the store!

I wanted to say that I've tried to rearrange my housekeeping schedule but it's always a disaster so I don't try to do that. We always stay 12 nights, which works out to a full cleaning, a T&T, and a full cleaning. I always think it's crazy that I get a full cleaning the day before I checkout. I tried to switch it once with the T&T, but I ended up with no service and had to call to get service, then the schedule got messed up. I just leave it alone now.

When I first bought into DVC I thought getting no housekeeping would be something I would miss, and it ended up being a blessing instead. I find I like being able to go to my room mid-day and not have to worry about someone coming in. We make our beds just like at home, so the room always looks neat and tidy.

I could see things getting messed up. It's always hit or miss as to whether or not T&T gets done at all