[NokeyNose]

This trip will be our first staying at a DVC resort. What do I need for the kitchen? Do I need dish soap and sponges? Paper plates, napkins, utensils, trash bags, paper towels, coffee filters, etc...

Sorry I know this seems like a silly question, but this is our first time and I want to be completely prepared!

[Dana]

I asked this same question awhile back because I had no clue. llama told me that you don't need anything. they provide you with mostly everything. She told me they have dish soap etc. there for you and all cooking supplies (basic ones I'm sure).

[iluvwdw]

I must say that you should bring your own paper/plastic plates and cups, even cutlery...as the ones that are in the room are REALLY cheap.

[bali]

Just remember that you can purchase whatever you may forget at the gift shops at DVC resorts. They're fully stocked with sponges, dish soap, etc. I agree that the dinnerware/silverware they give you is super cheap, though, so if you want substantial stuff, bring it yourself.

[A Goofy Family]

In the studios we were supplied with paper plates & bowls and plastic silver ware, paper towels, dish soap, sponge...the glasses were glass and real coffee mugs provided...oh and there was coffee provided. We never request cleaning service, so I don't know if they restock mid trip or not, we always take extra (disposable) so we don't have to worry about it. We're not coffee drinkers either, so I'm not sure how often they restock it.

[A Goofy Family]

Also, VERY IMPORTANT, the last couple of trips we found that housekeeping turns the fridges OFF between guests...so when you get there and stock it, make sure you turn it ON!!! Others in our party found the same thing in their rooms....the gift shop replaced our milk & OJ, but weren't thrilled about it, but we totally expected the fridge to be on when we arrived.Save the headache and go straight to the fridge and turn it on ASAP.

[Dana]

Originally Posted by A Goofy Family

Also, VERY IMPORTANT, the last couple of trips we found that housekeeping turns the fridges OFF between guests...so when you get there and stock it, make sure you turn it ON!!! Others in our party found the same thing in their rooms....the gift shop replaced our milk & OJ, but weren't thrilled about it, but we totally expected the fridge to be on when we arrived.Save the headache and go straight to the fridge and turn it on ASAP.

Excelelnt tip! Thank you for mentioning that. I never would have looked!

[A Goofy Family]

We didn't think about it either...so we found out the hard way. Just passing along the tip to prevent the headache.

[Dana]

Originally Posted by A Goofy Family

We didn't think about it either...so we found out the hard way. Just passing along the tip to prevent the headache.

I could have easily seem me loading up the fridge only to find out later it isn't even on....you know after everything had spoiled..lol Thanks again for mentioning this.

[A Goofy Family]

That's what happened to us, we checked in at 9pm, threw our cold stuff in the fridge, unpacked & went to bed. Got up for a quick breakfast and found warm milk and OJ...yuck! Happened to my DIL's too.

[iluvwdw]

You would think they would advise you to turn your fridge on at check-in. That would save them LOTS of headaches, because I am sure you guys weren't the only ones that had food spoil.

[A Goofy Family]

One would think...maybe they are now. This happened last December and when we went back in March, the fridges were off and they didn't warn us. A little note ON the fridge would be nice too...

[iluvwdw]

Oh, something else you might want to consider bringing...extra kitchen garbage bags. They never give you enough...always a small garbage can with a tiny bag. Um, for a week that AIN'T gonna cut it! Just bring a couple.

[A Goofy Family]

Originally Posted by iluvwdw

Oh, something else you might want to consider bringing...extra kitchen garbage bags. They never give you enough...always a small garbage can with a tiny bag. Um, for a week that AIN'T gonna cut it! Just bring a couple.

Yep, we take those too...and Zip-Loc bags...never know when they'll come in handy for leftovers, wet swimsuits when you pack to go home, etc...or at the park...DH carries one in his pocket in case he goes on a ride that doesn't agree with him. hasn't had to use one yet, but he's a good scout and always prepared!

[iluvwdw]

Originally Posted by A Goofy Family

Yep, we take those too...and Zip-Loc bags...never know when they'll come in handy for leftovers, wet swimsuits when you pack to go home, etc...or at the park...DH carries one in his pocket in case he goes on a ride that doesn't agree with him. hasn't had to use one yet, but he's a good scout and always prepared!

GOOF FAM, I take baggies with me on EVERY vacation...in EVERY size!!!!!!! I have a gallon size baggie filled with sandwich size baggies, quart size baggies and gallon size baggies all packed and ready to go at a moments notice! Oh, and FREEZER baggies are best...they are thickest.

(Dana, see??? I DO pack *something*in advance!!!! LOL....)