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Post by tomandrobin on Nov 17, 2023 13:56:17 GMT -5
We’re here now, and I can say after “living” with this for several days. I DO NOT LIKE THE REFURB!!!  I still love the lodge, but this makeover is just a “no” for me. Let’s forget the theming that some of us truly love. Okay, fine. Make it all bland and vanilla. I have some genuine complaints. And I’m afraid for the other DVC resorts… * Showers are MUCH smaller. MUCH smaller. * jacuzzi tubs are gone. And I don’t want to hear about how much space they took up or how much water they used. They replaced the jacuzzi tub with one that is deep enough for a hippo to submerge in. So it wasn’t about wasting less water. * Hard, hard, hard. Every formerly comfortable surface is HARD!!! The sofa cushions are thin and uncomfortable. They are apparently held together with Velcro that crackles loudly with every movement. Their “padded” kitchen chairs? Nope. * THE BED. EPIC FAIL!!! For people who enjoy sleeping on concrete slabs, you will adore the new beds. I personally feel that Fred and Wilma Flintstone would find them uncomfortable. After the first night, we requested an egg crate to try and make it more comfortable. I should have asked for a sledgehammer. Since Southwest allows 2 free checked bags, our next trip will include a REAL mattress topper. On a happy note, since I can’t do all negatives… we watched the electric water parade from our balcony last night! Loved that! The Christmas party is still worth it. I even have pics of hubby with Tweedle Dee and Dum. So much fun! We met some really nice people while waiting in various lines. Tim loved, loved, loved Tron! We are doing Animal Kingdom today, but I bought a LL for Tron this evening so that he could ride one more time before we leave. Shh… he doesn’t know yet! VQs will never be my favorite, but they are doable. We managed to get great return times for each VQ this trip. Guardians is cute, but I think it’s more of a “me” ride than an “us” ride. I still love FOP best. 🥰 Preach on Girl!
Your complaints can be applied to almost all the remodels.
Tubs.....Such a big downer. Some people say its because of conserving water....nope. Its about money.....upfront cost and maintenance.
I agree with the hardness....those cushions and pillows are like rocks. I grab the extra bed set or request one, just so I can use the pillows as cushions for the sofa.
Only thing I am liking about the bed is 1) extra storage and 2) king beds (we book 1-bedrooms).
We got an Owners Locker a few years back and love them!!! Since we are frequent visitors, it makes packing do, so much easier. So much so, that we have two lockers. We keep an extra set of sheets and blankets in one of the lockers because our oldest grandson is allergic to the detergent the resorts use. We also have a keurig, bath toys, sunscreen, Robin's makeup, toiletries, curling iron, bathing suits, shoes, pool shoes, our coffee/tea cups......and more.
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Post by brp on Nov 17, 2023 14:00:46 GMT -5
Tubs.....Such a big downer. Some people say its because of conserving water....nope. Its about money.....upfront cost and maintenance.
I definitely agree that they did this for cost. However, it has the added benefit of leading to more water conservation so, overall, I consider it a positive move, motives aside. I'm sure not all will agree 
Cheers.
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Post by ermindy1133 on Nov 17, 2023 18:27:08 GMT -5
Thank you for the nudge. Shoe bag!!! I’m adding that to my packing list… You know I have an under-seat rolling bag just for my shoes most longer trips, right? Seriously I do. When the kid was younger we'd bring waterproof bags in case we did a last minute swim as well. Yes, I’d forgotten about your shoe bag.  I actually meant a net bag that attaches to the dryer door. I always have more than one pair of tennis shoes, so I could change. But no good way to dry them. A shoe bag will fix that! |
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Post by ermindy1133 on Nov 17, 2023 18:33:31 GMT -5
Tubs.....Such a big downer. Some people say its because of conserving water....nope. Its about money.....upfront cost and maintenance.
I definitely agree that they did this for cost. However, it has the added benefit of leading to more water conservation so, overall, I consider it a positive move, motives aside. I'm sure not all will agree 
Cheers.
But it really doesn’t. I’ve had livestock water troughs that don’t hold as much water as the new tubs. They just did it to be cheap, cheap, cheap. Just like the rock-hard “softgoods” that will fall apart long before the next refurb is due. I’ll get over it, but I’m grumpy about it today. |
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Post by ermindy1133 on Nov 17, 2023 18:44:32 GMT -5
I see both sides of the OL. I already drag so much stuff down there… laundry supplies, extra blankets, etc. I’m just giving hubby time to think it through. I figure that after he has to lug all of the additional “free” luggage a couple of times, he will opt for convenience.  |
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Post by helenabear on Nov 17, 2023 22:05:44 GMT -5
You know I have an under-seat rolling bag just for my shoes most longer trips, right? Seriously I do. When the kid was younger we'd bring waterproof bags in case we did a last minute swim as well. Yes, I’d forgotten about your shoe bag. I actually meant a net bag that attaches to the dryer door. I always have more than one pair of tennis shoes, so I could change. But no good way to dry them. A shoe bag will fix that! Ah I see! We have one of those shelves for the dryer that we rest our shoes on at home. I love it!!! I hadn't seen a shoe bag. I spray the heck out of my shoes if it is cold, but summer weather all my shoes dry fast. Plus I have like a dozen or so with me. I did only bring 8 pairs I think last month LOL I'll check the shoe bag. Spouse thought he could bring one pair of shoes this past summer with them being only athleticshoes. I scolded him. He brought sandals too. |
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Post by ermindy1133 on Nov 17, 2023 22:26:34 GMT -5
Yes, I’d forgotten about your shoe bag.  I actually meant a net bag that attaches to the dryer door. I always have more than one pair of tennis shoes, so I could change. But no good way to dry them. A shoe bag will fix that! Ah I see! We have one of those shelves for the dryer that we rest our shoes on at home. I love it!!! I hadn't seen a shoe bag. I spray the heck out of my shoes if it is cold, but summer weather all my shoes dry fast. Plus I have like a dozen or so with me. I did only bring 8 pairs I think last month LOL I'll check the shoe bag. Spouse thought he could bring one pair of shoes this past summer with them being only athleticshoes. I scolded him. He brought sandals too.  Something like this… |
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I actually meant a net bag that attaches to the dryer door. I always have more than one pair of tennis shoes, so I could change. But no good way to dry them. A shoe bag will fix that! 
I actually meant a net bag that attaches to the dryer door. I always have more than one pair of tennis shoes, so I could change. But no good way to dry them. A shoe bag will fix that!