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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
We go on to the joy and through the tears
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Moving on with the current of the years.
We go on
Moving forward now as one
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Ever on with each rising sun.
To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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Hello! I did use the search function but could not find specifics so thought I would jump in and ask!
We are staying at BLT in a handicap accessible studio later this month. Although I don't like to do laundry while at WDW it may be necessary. So, since we are in a studio that means using the laundry on the first floor of BLT.
Are the machines free for use or are they credit card/key to the world activated? Also, does anyone know offhand what brands of laundry detergent is available for purchase?
Thanks for taking the time to answer!
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Can't advise you other than to say that I find it more workable to pack some detergent pods and a few sheets of fabric softener in individual ziptop bags inside a third one so that I needn't bother with making do with what brands are there. That way, I have the brands I like to use, and the pods are simple to transport as long as you'll have at least one checked bag.
Naturally, not so workable if your family won't check any bags.
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I don't know if they use different brands for the different levels of resorts but back in August at AS Music, it was some weird brand I've never even heard of (I'll have to look at my computer pictures to find the brand - the picture I have online aren't big enough for me to make it out) but they did have bounce dryer sheets.
your room key will give you access to the laundry room at BLT. i've done laundry there in the past. i always travel with laundry pods, because i need the non allergy kind. plus they are super easy to just throw in a toiletry bag.
They also have a website that will tell you what laundry machines are free and the times left on the machines that are in use. I found this really helpful, especially if you want to leave your load in and come back to put it in the dryer. They have the information for all the washers and dryers. The website information is posted on the wall in the laundry room, but I am sure that you could call the front desk to get the site.
They also have a website that will tell you what laundry machines are free and the times left on the machines that are in use. I found this really helpful, especially if you want to leave your load in and come back to put it in the dryer. They have the information for all the washers and dryers. The website information is posted on the wall in the laundry room, but I am sure that you could call the front desk to get the site.
We have always had little boxes of Tide detergent in the DVC units where we've stayed (mostly @OKW). We stayed at BLT in August; unfortunately I don't remember if it was Tide on that trip as well, but I am thinking it was an "off brand".
Yes they are free. Need room key to access laundry room. I brought laundry pods as well. You only get boxed Tide detergent if in a one bedroom or larger. I would bring your own pods as buying the detergent is expensive. No cash now to get them-need a debit/credit card (at least what I saw at the Beach Club Villas 3 weeks ago).
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