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Another post about cleaning mugs has me thinking....
We have a split stay between the Poly and AoA (Cars Suite) booked. I'm going to need to be able to clean our mugs, medicine cups and snack containers. Does the AoA provide a small bottle of dish soap with the kitchenette? Is the bathroom sink in the Poly "normal" (meaning not like the shallow square ones at the Contemporary) so that I'll be able to wash this stuff each night?
It's an odd question to fixate on, I know, but I have to be careful how I wash the little guys drink/food containers and keep them separate from their big brother who doesn't have the same food issues.
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I truthfully doubt Disney will give bottles of dish soap at the values - I think we're lucky to even get shampoo and bar soap . Where your kids have allergies, I would err on the side of caution and just bring my own that you know is safe to use. In the shower at the values, there has been hand held shower heads and that's what I use to rinse the cups really well but I don't know if all the resorts have them or if it's because we're in a wheelchair accessible room. Worst case scenario, if the sink isn't big enough, you can always fill your ice bucket with water from the bathroom and use the water that way. If you're driving or have access to a car, some sort of bigger plastic container could double as a dish tub (and still use the bathroom to fill it). Those are just ideas of what I would do.
The sinks at AofA in the suites are like a bar sink. They are several inches deep...we were able to wash out our cups and put them on a towel next to the sink. I agree that you should bring your own soap. I remember washing dishes out in the bathtub at a hotel when we were raising our kids!
I'm trying to guesstimate how much I'll need too - last trip, I had one using a sippy cup (so glad we're passed that stage), and with the mug washing and a few dishes, I went through an entire small bottle of soap. We ended up purchasing a 2nd when we refilled our water stash. We do drive, so we have easy access for stuff like that. I'm guessing I should just pack a regular bottle since we're actually taking a longer vacation this year.
I'm really glad to hear that the square "modern" sinks of the Contemporary haven't been installed elsewhere. I rarely notice stuff like that, but it was a really impractical and dumb design.
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If you are driving, just pack a small bottle of dish liquid. I also am a big fan of disposable Zip lock containers for snacks. While we normally reuse them, I also like that you can toss them without a second thought. And of course, bring a box of zip lock bags.
I am usually very conscious of reusing and recycling but I figure I can throw up a little a few weeks of the year. And Disney seems to be finally getting on the recycling bandwagon (of course we had 5 years since out last trip)
The last time we stayed at Poly they had normal sinks, but rooms have been refurbed since. I think they're still normal. We are looking forward to our stay this Aug. since you have a car, I'd pack my own cleaning stuff. For snacks we pack zip lock baggies too. I love those candied pecans & almonds and they get real hard in the paper wrap they come in. So when I get back to the room I transfer them into zip locks.
The only time I've gotten the dish soap was when I was staying in a DVC villa (studio as well as 1 BR. AoA might have it as there is a kitchenette but I would bring my own if I was you just to be sure.
Ft Wilderness has a great grocery style store (and of course awesome Camping Mickey souvenirs). You would be able to replenish dish soap, etc.. there.
When we stayed in the AoA Family Suite, there was a small portion of dishsoap. But I never expect it, and always take my own. BTW, Dawn makes a foamy pump style in a smaller container which I keep in the downstairs handy to the yard, garage, etc..
Oh, to hark back to the days staying at the Cabins and the housekeeper would wash all my dishes. But time marches on...
It certainly does since you didn't notice that this thread is almost three months old. The OP, having returned home recently, is in the midst of posting her trip report.
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. Where your kids have allergies, I would err on the side of caution and just bring my own that you know is safe to use. In the shower at the values, there has been hand held shower heads and that's what I use to rinse the cups really well but I don't know if all the resorts have them or if it's because we're in a wheelchair accessible room. Worst case scenario, if the sink isn't big enough, you can always fill your ice bucket with water from the bathroom and use the water that way. If you're driving or have access to a car, some sort of bigger plastic container could double as a dish tub (and still use the bathroom to fill it). Those are just ideas of what I would do.
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