What's in YOUR owner's locker?

[jekjones1558]

Especially for those of us who fly to WDW, Owner's Locker is a savings. Almost all of the airlines now charge to check bags--many now charge even for the first bag, and the charge is EACH way. Multiply that by multiple travelers and multiple trips and the cost really skyrockets. Having a lot of miscellaneous stuff already there makes packing and unpacking SO much easier. We are wondering whether we should get a second locker to keep only clothes for various seasons (and free up some space at home!) Then we could go to WDW with almost nothing. When I think of the cost of going to WDW--DVC costs and plane tickets and park tickets and rental car and souvenirs and food-- the Owner's Locker fee is nothing. Besides, I just love the feeling of having my stuff there. It makes me feel like WDW really IS my second home!

 

[twinklebug]

I don't have an owner's locker, but anticipate I'll be buying a couple rubbermaid containers and keeping them in my dad's garage over in Clermont - I'll just swing by there before/after each trip.

Thanks for the list - it's a great start!

 

[DisneyDVCFamily]

I won't answer for everyone, but here are some reasons it's valuable for us personally:

1. We never rent a car. We've been using DME lately. We have no way to buy those items upon arrival.
2. We like to travel with carry on luggage only - with the limitations on liquids in carry-ons, some of these items would be impossible.
3. Most of the items in our locker aren't things we'd go buy at Publix. My husband's razor. Our guest of honor pins. A pretty good sized fan we use to sleep. Stuff like that.
4. We can keep some of our personal items where we use them - at WDW - instead of storing them at home. DVC is our "second home," so it should feel like it (with pictures of our canine and feline kids in a frame, a big bottle of my favorite scented lotion, the tea bags I like to use to make iced tea, etc.)
5. We can take the locker on DCL - making it a whole lot easier to pack for a cruise.
6. If it's a wash (i.e., spend $99 per year vs. buy $100 of stuff every time you go to Orlando) I'll choose the convenience any day.

1. We rent a car. If you're not renting a car, I can certainly see how it would be more difficult to purchase these items "in town".
2. We're checking 4 pieces of luggage, in addition to carry-on. (No extra charge on JetBlue ) With Magical Express, the bags mysteriously find their way to our room on their own!
3. If you have a big fan that you need on vacation, I can see where that would be a challenge to fit on a carry on.
4. We don't bring pictures on vacation. I certainly respect your wish to do so.
5. We don't cruise.
6. It's not really a wash. It's $99 per year PLUS the cost of everything you put in the locker.

Essentially, the value in Owner's Locker is unique to each individual. If you believe that you need things on vacation that are not possible to carry with you or purchase in Orlando/Lake Buena Vista, then this may very well be a good value to you. Since "value" is in the eye of the beholder, I will only say that I respect your view and congratulate you on finding a product that provides you value. Based on our travel habits, I'm just not able to realize the same value.

Thank you for your reply. I enjoy the opportunity to understand other individual's views when they differ from my own. Even though in my own mind, I'm always right.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Especially for those of us who fly to WDW, Owner's Locker is a savings. Almost all of the airlines now charge to check bags--many now charge even for the first bag, and the charge is EACH way. Multiply that by multiple travelers and multiple trips and the cost really skyrockets. Having a lot of miscellaneous stuff already there makes packing and unpacking SO much easier. We are wondering whether we should get a second locker to keep only clothes for various seasons (and free up some space at home!) Then we could go to WDW with almost nothing. When I think of the cost of going to WDW--DVC costs and plane tickets and park tickets and rental car and souvenirs and food-- the Owner's Locker fee is nothing. Besides, I just love the feeling of having my stuff there. It makes me feel like WDW really IS my second home!

Exactly! Since we now have to pay even for the FIRST bag on NWA, I'll pack extra light and just have a carry on to worry about. If I can get all the "stuff" that would classify as liquids in the owner's locker, it will be an easy pack for sure!

 

[Dodie]

I enjoy the opportunity to understand other individual's views when they differ from my own. Even though in my own mind, I'm always right.

Glad that we can agree to disagree then! This is definitely one of those things that some people would value/appreciate more than others!

 

[dianeschlicht]

Thanks to your ideas, I have added quite a few things to my list! Here were a couple more my DH came up with...small case of "tools". These are in case he needs to perform some repair on his laptop or a suitcase etc. Last year a wheel came off our rolling bag, and he moaned the whole trip that he could have fixed it if he only had a few tools!

 

[Ducky4Disney]

I looked at Owner's Locker.

A $75 membership fee (plus tax) on top of $99 per year, just seems expensive to me. Not to mention the Premium plan that costs $179 per year.

I was calculating the price of the items that I'd put in storage, and it adds up to close to the price of the storage, if not a little less.

Buy items when you get there - $100
Owners locker - $75 Membership Fee + $99 per year + you still have to buy the product that your putting in the locker $100 = $274

$274 vs. $100, I'll take the $100 every time.

Sorry, not trying to be negative, I just can't see the value in this.

First of all, the $75 membership fee is one time only - so it's not $274 every time, it's $99 per year after the membership fee.

And some of the stuff I would store in it isn't a purchase-every-time item. Like my DS's stroller fan, bath toys, coffee mugs, ponchos, and Pal Mickey. Should I buy a Mickey fan every time I go? Or coffee mugs?

Airlines are charging for bags now and traveling with liquids and sharp objects keeps getting more complicated - having a Locker will help take the headache out of travel. Buy a big container of shampoo, conditioner, and body soap - don't have to worry about that. Coffee filters come in packs of a thousand (I swear) and I only use 10-12 on a trip so I either pack them and bring them home where I don't need them (then have to remember to pack them next time) or leave them there to be trashed. Why create the extra waste?

I can see how the price can make is seem cost prohibitive. But if you use it to it's fullest potential, I think you can make it very cost effective.

D4D

 

[dianeschlicht]

My DH originally thought the cost was high too, but it doesn't take many baggage charges to make you realize the cost is reasonable. I totally agree that the convenience is the thing, and even economical when you consider the cost savings of buy and keeping those larger sizes of shampoo etc.

Now...back to the original topic....Any other great ideas to add to the list?

 

[PutnamDS]

Here's my inventory....and let me tell ya - my locker is FULL. I really should get a second or decide what I really don't need...

Bandaids
Body Glide for blister prevention
coffee filters
couph drops
Crystal Light On the Go packs
dental floss
deoderant
dial soap
first aid cream
hair ties, hair bands, etc
hairspray
hand sanitizer
honey roasted peanuts
hot rollers
insect repellent towelettes
Can of almonds
ketchup
Kraft EasyMac
makeup
moleskin
shampoo/conditioner
olive oil
parmesan cheese
razor
single serve cereal (couple)
Sooth-A-Caine sunburn gel
sunscreen (watch the exp date)
toothpaste, toothbrush, etc
tweezers
Tylenol
ipod charger
phone charger
crock pot
microgrill
small sandwich grill
coffee
couple cans of soup, spaghettios, tunafish
cup-a-soup
hot chocolate mix
mashed potato mix
microwave popocorn
small packets - soy sauce, tabasco, salt, peper, hot fudge, etc.
spiced cider mix
tea bags (variety)
aquapac
belly pack
binoculars
cool-off water mister and artic tie
Disney rain coats
disposable rain ponchos
flash light
lighted makeup mirror
Lysol disinfecting wipes
night light-up Disney toys
packing tape
rain bonnet
sewing kit
Tide
zip lock bags (a few sizes)


Deb

 

[jekjones1558]

Wow, Deb! I thought mine was full! Glad I don't have to lift yours!

 

[PutnamDS]

Wow, Deb! I thought mine was full! Glad I don't have to lift yours!

Oh, gosh, I know. I really need to figure out what isn't really necessary. Of course, the food items are those small, sealed, single serve packs, so they don't take up much room.

On my next trip, I will try to trim my inventory.....

Deb

 

[stopher1]

Ok, here's a list of what we have for ours:

First Aid Kit
Night lights x2
Power Strip
Extension cord
Griddle for pancakes
Salt & Pepper
Muffin tray
Ladle
Spatula - scraper kind, not flipper kind
whisk
wooden spoon
chip clip
Place Mats x5
Cloth napkins x5
Waffle Iron
Pam
Cooking Oil
Parmesan cheese
Extra Batteries (rechargable kind)
Battery Charger
Air mattress (for non AKV stays)
Sheets for mattress
Playing Cards - Uno, Poker, Old Maid, etc
Drawing pads
Colored pencils / crayons
Sunscreen
Pepto-type tablets
Laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
Shout stain scrubber
DVC canvas bag for the pool
moleskin
bug creme - anti-itch
microwave popcorn
cocoa packets
tea bags
sugar cubes
Brita water pitcher / filters
aluminum foil
ziploc bags
extra dish towels
paper towels
dishwasher tabs
dish soap / sponges
sewing kit
matches
candles (& holders) & tea lights
scissors
tape
binoculars
hats x5

There will probably be more that we leave behind on this trip - but we'll see. Since we fly, it's a godsend for us!!

 

[dianeschlicht]

That's a nice complete list! I probably wouldn't do the ladle and spatula though, since OKW has those in the kitchen already.

 

[edk35]

That's the idea. I'd have "extras" that I'd keep in there so I didn't have to pack them. I figure about 5 days worth of each would do it since we always wash while on vacation.

WOW never would have thought of that ....great idea. I wonder if my dh would think I had officially lost it though. He thinks the Owner's Locker is a good idea but we have not talked about what we will put in it really. So I can see that conversation with my kids.

 

[edk35]

WOW I am amazed at what all you guys put in those lockers. Do you have more than one????

 

[edk35]

Now one more thing........do you all bring this stuff with you, buy somet stuff when you get down there? Do you drive or fly? Thanks

 

[edk35]

What's Owner's Locker? Here's a link to the information here on THIS site about it. They are a site sponsor: http://www.disboards.com/announcement.php?f=28&a=222

Have you looked at the discussion boards on the Owner's Locker site? They have a whole section dedicated to "What's in your locker?" - lists to help people think of what to put in theirs. I think it's called "Locker Packing Lists."

We used our locker for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it is totally going to change the way we travel to WDW.

This is our inventory (genericized for publication here):

Band Aids
Bath Scrubbies (2)
Her Belt Bag/Fanny Pack
Body Powder
Bug Wipes
Chip Clip
Coffee Singles
Disney Drink Lanyards (2)
Her Ball Caps/Visors
Body Lotion
Conditioner
Cotton Rounds
Her Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant
Face Soap
Face Toner
Glasses Spray and Wipe
Hair Gel
Light Up Mickey Necklace and extra batteries
Her Disposable Razors
Shampoo
Her Slippers
Socks (3 pair - hers)
Her Sunscreen
Ear Plugs
Family Picture Frame
Small Fan
Folding Collapsible Cooler
Foot Lotion
Guest of Honor Badges
Moleskin and Padded Moleskin Sheets
His DVC Ball Cap
His Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant
His Electric Razor
Flosser and Refills
Socks (3 pair - his)
His Toothbrush
Pirate Gear
4 Rain Ponchos
Scissors
Sewing Kit
Shower Soap
Sound Machine (white noise)
His Sunscreen
Tea Bags for iced tea
Toothpaste
Waterproof DCL Lanyard Containers
Wrinkle Spray
Ziploc Bags (gallon, 2 gallon)

I love it.....PIRATE GEAR

 

[edk35]

What's Owner's Locker? Here's a link to the information here on THIS site about it. They are a site sponsor: http://www.disboards.com/announcement.php?f=28&a=222

Have you looked at the discussion boards on the Owner's Locker site? They have a whole section dedicated to "What's in your locker?" - lists to help people think of what to put in theirs. I think it's called "Locker Packing Lists."

We used our locker for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it is totally going to change the way we travel to WDW.

This is our inventory (genericized for publication here):

Band Aids
Bath Scrubbies (2)
Her Belt Bag/Fanny Pack
Body Powder
Bug Wipes
Chip Clip
Coffee Singles
Disney Drink Lanyards (2)
Her Ball Caps/Visors
Body Lotion
Conditioner
Cotton Rounds
Her Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant
Face Soap
Face Toner
Glasses Spray and Wipe
Hair Gel
Light Up Mickey Necklace and extra batteries
Her Disposable Razors
Shampoo
Her Slippers
Socks (3 pair - hers)
Her Sunscreen
Ear Plugs
Family Picture Frame
Small Fan
Folding Collapsible Cooler
Foot Lotion
Guest of Honor Badges
Moleskin and Padded Moleskin Sheets
His DVC Ball Cap
His Deodorant/Anti-Perspirant
His Electric Razor
Flosser and Refills
Socks (3 pair - his)
His Toothbrush
Pirate Gear
4 Rain Ponchos
Scissors
Sewing Kit
Shower Soap
Sound Machine (white noise)
His Sunscreen
Tea Bags for iced tea
Toothpaste
Waterproof DCL Lanyard Containers
Wrinkle Spray
Ziploc Bags (gallon, 2 gallon)

I bring a white noise machine too. I should buy another to keep in my owner's locker. I thought I was the only crazy person that brought that.

 

[stopher1]

That's a nice complete list! I probably wouldn't do the ladle and spatula though, since OKW has those in the kitchen already.

Yeah, true, but actually it's the scraper kind not the flipper kind - the kind you might use to scrape out muffin mix or cake mix from a mixing bowl. We like muffins in the morning sometimes, and find those scraper spatulas sure easier to get every last bit out and not have a lot of "waste". Sure we could buy ready made ones at a park bake shop or at the resort - but we don't want to spend all kinds of money on food if we don't have to... so we just bring along a mix from home and can make 'em there.

 

[janni518]

re cost: Don't DISboard members get a discount?

I'm on a campaign to convince my hubby that this is a good idea. He can be so stubborn about silly things sometimes. Love him anyway.