I signed up for Owner's Locker a few months ago. I will have my first delivery in two weeks. I am single and I am an Annual Passholder and I travel to WDW anywhere from 2 to 4 times a year.
Me and my best friend always take trips together, so we split the cost. We are using it for toiletries, our ponchos, a hair dryer,things like that.
What appealed to me about this whole thing is I fly when I go down and the thought of not having to pack toiletries is just heaven sent. They take up so much room in your suitcase, (and extra weight) and if I am staying 8 or 9 days, I have to pack two suitcases.
I am sure it's not for everyone. I think it's a great service and I look forward to trying it out. I am not really worried about anything getting lost. If it did, I am not putting things in there that can't be replaced. I can write a review of it when I get back if you would like and let you know how things went. If you have any questions you can go to their website and they have a forum and the guys that own it have always replied back to me very quickly with any questions or concerns I have had. They are really nice guys.
Well, Dave, you're lucky to be a guy who can pick up his travel kit and be done with it. I'm the one who's responsible for all the major packing in our family. So my locker now includes the hair necessities (hair mousse, hair gel, hair spray), medical necessities (neosporin, cortaid, ice packs, aspirin, bandaids, benadryl), toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, nail file, nail clippers, sunscreen, lip balm, body glide, candles, rain ponchos, plastic plates, cups, silverware, room candles, air fresheners, hats, bathing suits, etc., etc., etc. And the list goes on and on. So rather than packing all these things each time our family travels, I have them right at my fingertips when I arrive.It seems a little steep in price for me.
Maybe its just me, I do travel quite a bit for business, and to a variety of places. I have a toliet kit (in fact it's the Geer Ness one from the Epcot Norway Pavillion) that I keep packed with travel size stuff and razors/toothbrush/hairbrush etc). Whenever I have to travel, I pick it up, toss in the suitcase, and poof! all packed.
This thing would be nice for a few things - like those noodle pool floats my kids like. But I can't see spending $100+ a year just for that.
Maybe now that I have bought into the DVC and will have kitchen facilites my outlook will change, but for now I cant see myself using it.
-dave
Yes please do write a review when you return, that would be awesome!
Thank you to everyone that posted, your replies are very helpful!
Well, Dave, you're lucky to be a guy who can pick up his travel kit and be done with it. I'm the one who's responsible for all the major packing in our family. So my locker now includes the hair necessities (hair mousse, hair gel, hair spray), medical necessities (neosporin, cortaid, ice packs, aspirin, bandaids, benadryl), toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, nail file, nail clippers, sunscreen, lip balm, body glide, candles, rain ponchos, plastic plates, cups, silverware, room candles, air fresheners, hats, bathing suits, etc., etc., etc. And the list goes on and on. So rather than packing all these things each time our family travels, I have them right at my fingertips when I arrive.
I only wish I could travel with just my toothbrush and travel kit. Nope, I don't see that ever happening.
I will admit I was somewhat skeptical that I would really find a use for this locker. But once you use it, you kinda get hooked on the convenience this service offers. I love my Owner's Locker.
Actually, you are quite wrong on that account. I do not carry a backpack, fannypack or even a purse. I put my passes and id's in a lanyard around my neck so I don't even have to go through security. and if rain might be in the pictures, a thin poncho goes into my back pocket.Ah, let me guess, you bring a backpack into the parks too, with wipes, hats, water bottles, snacks, etc. Not me. Wallet, camera, cell phone, glasses, and if it looks like it may rain, stuffable backpacking poncho.
Not a thing wrong with that. Thats just not me (or my kids). I have never brought a candle or a air freshener with me on a vacation and I don't think I ever will. Thinning hair has one advantage, you can comb it with a towel so no gel / dryer / mousse there. Maybe, maybe some asprin, but chances are if anybody needs some I will just get one of those travel packs from the lobby. Can think of one time that I was sick while in a hotel, and it was not a Dinsey location (I tipped the fine staff at Hershey VERY well, food poisioning was not fun)
I guess it all depends on how you pack. Like I said, now that I have bought into the DVC I can see it being handy for condiments and staples. Maybe even stick a cheap foodsaver in there, and vaccum seal all the stuff before it goes into storage.
-dave
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