The Purple Box???

[KyCruisinSusan]

I've seen and heard some about the box What all do you leave in the boxes? where are they put at on DVC property? is it secure? I know the cost is worth it too. Is the any problems with having the box delivered to AKV then picked up at another DVC resort? If you have any photo's showing some stuff (just getting an idea of what to get and leave in the box)

Thank you

 

[dianeschlicht]

We love our Owner's Locker! They are stored in a climate controlled environment by John and his staff. No problem having it delivered to one resort and picked up at another. WE just did that a couple weeks ago. We even took it with us to Fort Myers for spring training in between.

We store things like full sized hair and facial care items, razors, walking shoes, computer router, laundry detergent, spices and condiments, tea, griddle, numerous small items like rain gear and nail care and a small tool kit. We even have a partial leftover box of oatmeal and pancake flour.

 

[vicki_c]

Here's what is in ours (sorry if any of this is TMI) - I just copied it - the formatting is a mess but you can see that you can fit a LOT!

3M Hooks 2 small
2 Med Edit | Delete
A/C instructions for Disney resorts Edit | Delete
Aloe vera lotion Edit | Delete
Apple USB Cable phone charge - quantity 2 Edit | Delete
Apple USB to AC plug block square for phones Edit | Delete
Baby powder Small Edit | Delete
Baby wipes Need Cottonnelle wipes next time Edit | Delete
Band-Aids Edit | Delete
Binder rings Edit | Delete
Bleach Pen Edit | Delete
Camcorder to USB cord Edit | Delete
Cascade dishwasher tablets Edit | Delete
Ceramic coffee mugs - 2 Edit | Delete
Claritin - kids exp 6/10 Edit | Delete
Colgate toothpaste - adult Replace w/something better (not blue gel) Edit | Delete
Cotton balls quart Ziplok full Edit | Delete
Crest toothpaste - kids Spiderman Edit | Delete
Dental floss - Glide Edit | Delete
Dental floss threaders Edit | Delete
Deoderant - Mike 3 sticks anti-perspirant Edit | Delete
Deoderant (Max) 1 Irish Spring Edit | Delete
Digital thermometer w/lens covers & batteries Edit | Delete
Disney toiletries 2 conditioner
2 shower gel
2 shampoo
1 solar relief gel
1 lotion
1 mouthwash
soaps Edit | Delete
Disposable razors only 1 left - replace (1/10) Edit | Delete
Dryer sheets Edit | Delete
DVC Zip Tote bag Edit | Delete
Emery board Edit | Delete
Excedrin Migraine exp 3/10 Edit | Delete
Extension Cords 2 Edit | Delete
eye glass cleaner Edit | Delete
Eyeglasses/sunglasses strap (Vicki) Edit | Delete
Face soap Clinique liquid - mild Edit | Delete
Face soap Estee Lauder Perfectly Clean Foaming Cleanser Edit | Delete
Glide stick anti-chafing (have 2) Edit | Delete
Hairbrush - kids Edit | Delete
Hairbrush (Mike) Edit | Delete
Hairdryer Edit | Delete
Headbands for Elizabeth Yellow, blue Edit | Delete
Ibuprofen tablets exp 5/12, 50 ct Edit | Delete
Imodium exp 4/11 Edit | Delete
Kids 3-in-1 body wash/shampoo/conditioner Suave Edit | Delete
Kids ID bracelets 5 Edit | Delete
Kotex Light Days Edit | Delete
Liquid Dish Soap Edit | Delete
Maxwell House coffee filter packs PLENTY Edit | Delete
Memo pads 2 Edit | Delete
Mike hair pomade Water Wax Edit | Delete
Mini Maglite Flashlite 2 Edit | Delete
Moleskin Edit | Delete
Motrin - Children's exp 2/11 Edit | Delete
Multi-purpose lens solution exp 2/10 Edit | Delete
Nail clipper small Edit | Delete
Naproxen sodium tablets exp 8/11, 2 24 ct bottles Edit | Delete
NEED - Apple Airport wireless router Bring each trip Edit | Delete
Needlenose pliers (for refrigerator temp settings if needed) Edit | Delete
Neosporin exp 1/10 Edit | Delete
Note pad Edit | Delete
Oil of Olay body wash ultra moisture w/shea butter Edit | Delete
Pantene hair spray (probably 1/2 full) Edit | Delete
Pantene ProV shampoo/conditioner color treated hair - 1/4 to 1/3 full - might need more or not Edit | Delete
Pens 2 Edit | Delete
Pepto Bismol - kids 4/10 Edit | Delete
Plastic hangers 9 Edit | Delete
Plastic silverware Edit | Delete
pop up hamper Edit | Delete
Power strip w/ USB port Edit | Delete
Purell hand sanitizer need more of this! Edit | Delete
Purex 3 in 1 laundry sheets tropical - 20 in pkg Edit | Delete
Q-Tips Edit | Delete
Rain ponchos four Edit | Delete
safety pins Edit | Delete
Saline solution exp 2/11
almost empty - need more! Edit | Delete
Salt/pepper Edit | Delete
scissors Edit | Delete
Scotch tape Edit | Delete
sewing kit Edit | Delete
Sharpie Clickable Markers 3 Edit | Delete
Shout Edit | Delete
Shower Razor Holder Edit | Delete
Shower Soap Holder Edit | Delete
Space bag 1 - 10x13 Edit | Delete
Speedo towel Edit | Delete
Splenda packets Get some more of these Edit | Delete
Spray Sunscreen Coppertone Sport continuous spray no rub 70 SPF AND
one in 30 SPF Edit | Delete
Spray sunscreen Kids pump spray - 50 SPF - Publix brand, exp 1/11 Edit | Delete
Spray Sunscreen Coppertone spray lotion - don't like - 50 SPF Edit | Delete
Spray Sunscreen Coppertone Continuous Spray - 30 SPF - clear - 1 new, 1 about 1/2 full Edit | Delete
Sunscreen for Face Coppertone 70 SPF Edit | Delete
Sunscreen for Face Walgreen's sheer oil free stick - 30 SPF Edit | Delete
Tampons Small box Edit | Delete
Tide Pen Edit | Delete
Toothbrushes - adult 4 Edit | Delete
trash bags small from hotel, large drawstring Edit | Delete
Travel Cups w/ Lids Edit | Delete
Travel Kleenex 4 Edit | Delete
Travel size leave-in conditioner Edit | Delete
Travel umbrella Can't find in Owner's Locker - look for at home Edit | Delete
Tums exp 5/11 Edit | Delete
Tweezers Edit | Delete
Ultra Tide running low Edit | Delete
Vicki's deoderant - Degree Edit | Delete
Waterproof bed pad Edit | Delete
Wet Ones Edit | Delete
Ziplok ASSORTED SIZE bags 2 XL LEFT - need gallon and quart Edit | Delete

 

[MinnieGirl33]

We're OL Groupies!

Here's a link to info on pricing & how it works https://www.ownerslocker.com/how/ and here are some photos of what fits https://www.ownerslocker.com/lockers/

When you fill/leave your OL for return to the warehouse, you secure the lid with numbered/coded zip ties so you will always know that no one was in your OL. OL are left with bell services until you arrive/depart.

 

[Tara]

Well, I just ordered my 3rd Locker, so you could say I'm a believer in the service!

Here's a photo of the 2 Locker contents taken just prior to re-packing last May: http://www.flickr.com/photos/onepinktee/3543318691/ If you mouse over the photo, you'll see it has tags that describe everything.

I also have numerous photos taken during the packing process - that's one way I track what's in the boxes without having to write down every item or check it off the list while I'm packing. Those photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/onepinktee/tags/ownerslocker/

And I just updated my list after my trip a couple of weeks ago. This was why I ordered the 3rd Locker - the first two are really full and if I want everything to fit, I have to pack it carefully, which takes time. A third Locker will eliminate that. But that's it, I'm stopping there. I'm not an addict or anything.

So here's my list:

20 Questions game
Airborne to Go packets If hubby wants to believe they work, I'll let him
Alka Seltzer (36)
Almay eye makeup remover pads
Aluminum foil
aluminum water bottle - blue
aluminum water bottle - silver
anorak (ON, self storing)
antibacterial gel
antibiotic pain relief ointment
antiseptic foam
Apple Airport Express We set up our own wireless network so that we can use a laptop anywhere or my husband can use his iPod Touch
baby powder
Bandaid blister pads (12)
bandaids
battery charger and batteries (8AA)
BC powder
benedryl
benedryl/itch cream
Bisquik shake & pour
Bite MD
bleach mostly for disinfecting the whirlpool tub
blister pads - heel
blister pads - side
blister pads - toe
blister stick
blue canvas tote bag (Mickey)
Blue Ice blanket
bobby pins
body lotion
body wash (Joe)
Bounce sheets
Brita filters
Brita pitcher This was the primary reason we got a Locker - I don't like the taste of Orlando water and I hate buying bottled water - we love having our Brita!
candles (12 tealights)
chapstick
chick peas
chicken breast chunks (foil pkg)
chip clips
Ciba Dailies disposable contacts (30 lenses)
coffee grinder
coffee scoop (Mickey)
collapsible colander
coloring book (WDW)
combs
conditioner - Pureology
Connect 4 mini game
contact lens case
cotton pads
cough drops - honey lemon
Crayola markers
crayons
Crystal Light packs
cumin
Curly Sexy Hair - curl activator
Curly Sexy Hair - spray mousse
Cutex remover pads
dental floss
deodorant - Joe
deodorant - Tara
dish towels (Mickey)
Disney Scene It
disposable camera (waterproof?)
disposable razors
Dove cloths (5pk)
Downy packs
Dr.Bonners wash (small bottle)
Dryel
ear plugs (foam and silicone for swimming)
emery boards
excedrin
extra outfit - Alex (khaki shorts, blue/green polo)
extra outfit - Joe (khaki shorts, blue polo)
eyeglass cleaner
Fashion Emergency Kit
Febreze to Go
flashlight
fleece blanket Great for evenings curled up on the couch
fleece gloves thin enough that they're unnoticeable in my bag, but they make a difference on those just-chilly days
garlic salt
glitter Tinkerbell sometimes comes to visit bearing a little gift...she always leaves a trail of pixie dust, don'tcha know? Also, my son has lost 2 teeth on separate trips, and Tinkerbell has helped the tooth fairy find him.
Gold Bond powder (1oz)
Gorillapod anywhere mini-tripod
grape jelly packages
griddle pancakes, people - pancakes - I got the smallest one Target sells and it is just perfect for this use
hair clips
hair dryer with diffuser
hairspray
hand sanitizer
Hidden Mickeys book
Hot Hands warmers can you tell we have taken a lot of iffy-weather trips?
Hungry Jack syrup
hydrocortisone cream
Ibuprofen (100)
ice cream scoop
ice trays
Imagineers Guide - Epcot
Imagineers Guide - Magic Kingdom
Immodium
inflatable bath pillow
iPhone/USB cable
kitchen knife
Lagavulin single malt scotch
laptop lock
learn to draw workbook (Mickey)
learn to draw workbook (WALL-E)
lemon pepper tuna (foil pkg)
LifeSavers (pepp-o-mint)
lighted Mickey spinning toy
lint roller
Listerine - 20oz
Lysol
magnetic clips
matches
measuring cups (Mickey)
measuring spoons (Mickey)
microfiber towel
microwave popcorn (3 pk)
mini umbrellas (2)
misters (not fans)
moleskin
Motrin Jr. chewables
nail clippers
Nesquik powder
Neutrogena face wash
Orbit gum 3 pack
Pam spray
pancake turner (Mickey)
peach schnapps (full 4/1/10)
pencil sharpener
Pepto caplets (40)
phone charger - Joe
photo corners
pink butterfly PJ bottoms - Tara
pins & lanyards
pizza cutter (Mickey)
plates
playing cards
poncho - adult (2)
poncho - child
ponytail holders
pop-up hamper
Purex sheets
q-tips
Quattro disposable razors
Quik Pod (handheld extendable camera mount for taking your own picture)
rechargeable batteries
refried beans
rubber spatula
running shoes - Tara
running skirt - Tara
running tank - Tara
safety pins
saline solution
sandwich keepers
screwdriver
scissors The most used item in our Lockers, hands down - it's amazing how often we need them!
Scrapbook for DVC trips
Sephora 5-brush travel set
sewing kits
shampoo - Tara (EverPure)
shaving cream
Shout stain stick
sketch book give my son a pencil and blank paper and he's occupied for ages
slippers - Tara
small cutting board
small tray for cards This is priceless - we put it on the kitchen counter ledge and it's a catch-all for our IDs, APs, and other small pocket stuff so that we aren't looking for those things the next morning
socks - Alex
socks - Joe
Star Wars DVDs we ended up with an extra set of the original trilogy, so this one lives in a Locker for rainy days
sticker book WDW
Sucrets
Sudafed PE
sundress - Mickey madras plaid
sundress - black w/animal print Mickeys
sunglasses - Alex
sunscreen - Coppertone Baby
super glue
surge protector
swim coverup - Tara (American Eagle dress)
swim shirt - Alex
swimsuit - Alex
swimsuit - Tara
swimsuit - Joe
tampons
tea (Lapsang Souchong)
tea ball
temporary tattoos - WDW
Tide individual boxes
Tide liquid packs
Tide to Go pen
tomato paste (2 small cans)
toothbrushes for all
toothpaste
Tostitos salsa
t-shirts (undershirts)- alex
t-shirts (undershirts) - Joe
Tums (24)
tweezers
underwear - Alex (3pr)
underwear - Joe (3pr)
Vaseline
Vaseline cocoa butter lotion
vegetable peeler
water bottle holders (carabiner clips)
water bottle lanyard
water lock box
Wet Wipes
whisk
white washcloths
Ziploc gallon
Ziploc quart

 

[Debbie Jean]

Is it large enough to store a single aerobed?

 

[loveswdw]

Well, I just ordered my 3rd Locker, so you could say I'm a believer in the service!

Here's a photo of the 2 Locker contents taken just prior to re-packing last May: http://www.flickr.com/photos/onepinktee/3543318691/ If you mouse over the photo, you'll see it has tags that describe everything.

I also have numerous photos taken during the packing process - that's one way I track what's in the boxes without having to write down every item or check it off the list while I'm packing. Those photos are here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/onepinktee/tags/ownerslocker/

And I just updated my list after my trip a couple of weeks ago. This was why I ordered the 3rd Locker - the first two are really full and if I want everything to fit, I have to pack it carefully, which takes time. A third Locker will eliminate that. But that's it, I'm stopping there. I'm not an addict or anything.

So here's my list:

Holy crapola!! That's a LOT of stuff!! You go!!

 

[jekjones1558]

What a list, Tara! And I thought our 2 lockers were full!
KyCruisinSusan,
You can search this forum and find many posts about Owner's Locker. The reviews are all excellent and even cheapskates like me find them to be worth every penny. You will not find better service anywhere on the planet much less at the World. You will get an e-mail a couple of weeks before your scheduled trip reminding you of the date and place your locker(s) will be delivered (great idea, in case you changed dates or resort and forgot to change the info at Owner's Locker). You will get a text message on the day that your lockers are delivered and a text message on the day that your lockers are picked up for storage. And if you ever need a last minute change or an additional locker while at WDW, the Owner's Locker guys will do everything in their power to accommodate you on the spot.
Just wait until your second trip, when you arrive to have all of your stuff waiting for you. You will be joining the rest of us who our lockers!

 

[jekjones1558]

Is it large enough to store a single aerobed?

Yes. Even a double (maybe a queen!)

 

[Debbie Jean]

Yes. Even a double (maybe a queen!)

Thanks!

 

[SamSam]

Love, LOve, LOVE our Owners Locker!!!!

Tara, your list is amazing. I thought I had an amazing amount of stuff in our OL's but our list pales in comparison.

 

[vicki_c]

Love, LOve, LOVE our Owners Locker!!!!

Tara, your list is amazing. I thought I had an amazing amount of stuff in our OL's but our list pales in comparison.

Seriously - I'm ashamed that I even posted my meager (in comparison to Tara's list)!

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Can you sayway toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much stuff. How much of it is from going sooooooo many times!! Or it's more like just in case?

 

[Tara]

Can you sayway toooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much stuff. How much of it is from going sooooooo many times!! Or it's more like just in case?

Um, maybe it's too much stuff for you?

 

[Tara]

You can search this forum and find many posts about Owner's Locker. The reviews are all excellent and even cheapskates like me find them to be worth every penny. You will not find better service anywhere on the planet much less at the World. You will get an e-mail a couple of weeks before your scheduled trip reminding you of the date and place your locker(s) will be delivered (great idea, in case you changed dates or resort and forgot to change the info at Owner's Locker). You will get a text message on the day that your lockers are delivered and a text message on the day that your lockers are picked up for storage. And if you ever need a last minute change or an additional locker while at WDW, the Owner's Locker guys will do everything in their power to accommodate you on the spot.
Just wait until your second trip, when you arrive to have all of your stuff waiting for you. You will be joining the rest of us who our lockers!

I second everything Jean said about customer service - you would be hard-pressed to find a company that does customer service better!

 

[Blonde Princess]

I'm confused. I didn't think OL was run by Disney. I thought it was a separate company and that your OL was taken and stored off Disney property. Am I wrong? & if so how does the process exactly work?

 

[Tara]

I'm confused. I didn't think OL was run by Disney. I thought it was a separate company and that your OL was taken and stored off Disney property. Am I wrong? & if so how does the process exactly work?

You are not wrong - it is a separate company. Frankly, I don't think Disney could do it as well as John and Brian do! Lockers are stored in a climate-controlled facility. On your initial visit, your Locker is left at bell services at your resort (usually it's there before you are!). You fill it up during your stay, use the provided numbered seals to close it and then leave it with bell services when you check out. The Purple Van picks up Lockers in the afternoon and returns them to the warehouse - I am usually sitting in the A125 gate area waiting for my flight when I get the text saying my Lockers are back "home."

They're pretty flexible, too - they can meet you at the airport if you are cruising or going to the beach.

 

[rkwier]

Add us to the OL Groupies! Every time, and I mean every time, that we go to WDW DH again proclaims what a fantastic service this is. I second Tara on the scissors, must have scissors! We have used ours for WDW stays, as well as three DCL cruises (they were willing to make arrangements to meet us at MCO before and after.) As others have stated, customer service is beyond fantastic. Both John and Brian are truly some of the nicest guys you could ever meet. Totally and completely worth every penney.

 

[MarvelousMadamMimm]

OK - Dumb question time...

On your subsequent visits - how do you get the zip tie OFF? I ran into this problem when I cleverly zip-tied the zippers on our luggage on our last trip...

Even if you keep scissors in your locker - they're in the locker?

And you can't pack them to carry on....

I finally managed to pry one off, but wondered what to do next time...

 

[rkwier]

OK - Dumb question time...

On your subsequent visits - how do you get the zip tie OFF? I ran into this problem when I cleverly zip-tied the zippers on our luggage on our last trip...

Even if you keep scissors in your locker - they're in the locker?

And you can't pack them to carry on....

I finally managed to pry one off, but wondered what to do next time...

Not a dumb question at all! They actually pull off fairly easily. They have a little tab to pull on them to break the tie. They are numbered, so you would know if someone else broke the tie other than yourself.