Alrighty, just a few questions. I could EASILY just call the Info # but I figure co-worker experience/advice might help me out better. My Contract is starting April 24, I am arriving to Florida April 22 and making my own arrangements. But the question is: Where do I go on the 24th? Do I just show up at Commons? And I know everyone does a Wal-Mart Trip within their first few days, but What's the bedding/towel situation at Commons until I can get to Wal-Mart? Thanks, Any other random advice is COMPLETELY welcome.
hey,im in your arrival group!!!! Ok,you need to provide all your own bedding and towels,including pillows,sheets,duvet (comforter - whatever you want to call it!!) im taking a sleeping bag with me for the first night untill i can get to the shops,and taking 1 big towel with me and il get more after i arrive. You should contact the arrivals team and find out where you go on the 24th - in most cases you go straight to the commons and check in but sometimes there is an over spill and some people are put into vista or chatham untill a bed frees up in the commons so you should find out before hand where to go - i was told that they dont know untill the week before we are due to arrive so id give them a call maybe the sunday or the monday and ask. you can call the arrivals team on: 407 560 6128 or email them at: wdwinternationalarrivalitineraries@disney.com
Where are you coming from Kerry? I don't have the space to bring a sleeping bag, so maybe that'll be part of my "Things to do" on the Monday! I'll go pick up a "Bed in a Bag" Type set and a few towels! and then spend some time in the parks. I can't wait! I wan to go NOW!!!
im coming all the way from scotland!!!! i wish i was arriving early now,but i wont be arriving till about 5pm! im planning a wal mart adventure as soon as we have free time on the wednesday - need sooo much stuff!!!!
i think u can purchase bedding and towels from disney if u want but ur better off waiting to go to walmart im planning a walmart trip on my day of arrival if i get there early enough! im hoping to get into orlando at 3pm and be through everythng at the commons by 6 so ican hop a taxi to walmart before the meets and greets start later on
I never saw anything about this last summer. Provided you get there early enough on your first day you should be able to catch a Wal Mart Bus (provided ones running that day) before any of your meet and greets. If not a taxi (if I remember correctly was close to 5-10 USD one way) and it's a short ride to Wal-Mart.
Yeah, not going a day without bedding, I'll job hop over to Walmart on the Monday, before I actually start. Thanks for all the advice though
Do you know anyone who's got a sleeping back that rolls up really small? Someone who's gone travelling or something? I've got one that fits into my handbag, so shouldn't take up any room in my suitcase, always a solution if you can find one to scrounge! That or a sleeping bag liner- for a night in Florida that would be perfectly fine, probably more suitable than a sleeping bag actually (cotton ones are £10 or so from outdoor shops, or again, someone might be able to lend you one!!) Or steal one of the airline blankets/ pillows!!
I would say publix is the easiest place to get to..its closer than walmart and usually around the same price.. I don't even think walmart is all that cheap in my opinion.. If all else fails..you can get a bus to the commons and there will most likely be a shop that sells bedding in the premium outlets..which is just a walk away..
Thank you for all the suggestions, I'll see how my day goes. I was actually looking on Bed Bath and Beyond and might rent a car for the day to get there! See you all SOON! Getting SO Excited!
