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Seeing that the airlines are charging extra for luggage...is anyone here planning on doing laundry in WDW? Any tips...other than bringing a lot of quarters? I so don't want to do laundry at WDW. Does anyone have any advice?
I always end up doing laundry at Disney. We drive, so taking an entire weeks worth of clothes for 4 people (plus extras for the kids) wouldn't leave much room in the car. I take my own laundry soap and fabric softener sheets, mostly because I have a dd with severe eczema. I just store it in ziploc bags and pack it in the suitcases. I save quarters in a separate place from my other change so that I have it when the time comes.
When we camp every year in Myrtle Beach the washers at the campground only take liquid detergent. So, just in case you usually use powder - bring liquid. I haven't done laundry at WDW but I'm planning the same thing - just taking one evening to do it while the rest of the family goes to the pool. Pack the detergent bottle in a ziploc in case of leaks!
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We always do laundry at WDW. It means we have less weight to carry with us/less luggage. I'd rather bring home an extra bag of Disney stuff than carry an extra bag of clothes!! The machines seem to be quiet in the afternoon, which makes for a nice break/down time after a busy morning. Pick up some travel size detergent packets (we got ours at Target - last time I bought a little bottle, just remember it'll have to go in your checked luggage, so double/triple bag it!). Also, stick a few Bounce, etc sheets in there. It's easier than trying to find these things once you get there. We were at Costco a few weeks back and they were giving out trial sizes of detergent, so keep your eyes open there just in case.
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We always take soap and dryer sheets in case we need to do laundry - if that very special outfit for either of the children is unwearable, etc. The cost there for soap and such is ...well like the new cost for stroller rentals
Pack laundry soap and dryer sheets in your checked luggage. I usually put the liquid bottle in a ziploc bag to insure there are no leakage problems. The laundry rooms sell these items but they are expensive. Like someone else said don't overload the dryer. Split your wash load into two dryer loads. It will cost less in the end. Do the laundry early in the morning or late in the evening.
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The thought of laundry on vacation sounds so completely daunting! Luckily, this trip we bought tickets before the whole 2nd checked bag fees came about...we won;t have to pay it. But next time....I don't know. I will try my hardest to jam pack my suitcases so i have enough clothes for the whole trip!! LOL! What about those space saver bags??
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I always do some laundry while at WDW. It's not a big deal. I usually end up doing it while the kids and DH are napping in the afternoon. I don't like to have to take dirty clothes home. By doing it at WDW, 90% of my clothing is clean when I go home. If you can, pack your own laundry soap and fabric softener, or take extra change.
I always do laundry at WDW, and at home too. I think that my wife is allergic or something. I take dry detergent measured out into ziplock bags and dryer sheets. Take a lot of quaters too. I do the laundry early moring, around 4 or so, and I am always alone. Last trip I did it at night, and watched the fireworks from Epcot while doing laundry.
I do mine early in the morning, too (I am an early riser anyway). Since most of the facilities are near the pools, I take a swim and relax while the loads run.
Doing laundry isn't so bad. You really aren't going to do nearly what you would do at home. I take powdered detergent which I premeasure into snack sized ziploc bags. I then load those along with a handful of dryer sheets and a roll or two of quarters into a larger bag. As mentioned above, split one washer load into 2 dryers and you should be good to go. The laundromats are all by pools, so just enjoy the pool while you wash.
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I so don't want to do laundry at WDW. Does anyone have any advice?
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I take powdered detergent which I premeasure into snack sized ziploc bags. I then load those along with a handful of dryer sheets and a roll or two of quarters into a larger bag. As mentioned above, split one washer load into 2 dryers and you should be good to go. The laundromats are all by pools, so just enjoy the pool while you wash.
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