Hotel Room Organization (Disney World's Wilderness Lodge)

I decided to film this more informal video while we were still on vacation last week at Disney World to share how I organize a hotel room. We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge for the first time and loved it! Check out MHWL for my Disney World travel vlogs if you're interested. I've also posted links below to the specific videos I mentioned in this video. I hope to be back with new home organization projects soon! Thanks for watching :)
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[@playboymaxim]

To those who say this is a waste of time, this kind of organization actually SAVES time in the long run, because you don't have to waste time running around the room looking for stuff you need for the day. And at the end of the trip, you don't have to worry about leaving anything or getting a bill from the hotel for leaving the room too messy.They were there for 8 days, so a little extra time at the beginning of the stay won't hurt them at all. You only need to do that once in the beginning.

[@soniateixeira547]

I love to have things organized, but I can't, because I love to do many other things with my free time. And when I'm on holidays, I certainly wouldn't spend time worrying about my hotel room's organization! Girl, relax and enjoy life!

[@amberlykd]

Amen!

[@rhinorinehart8066]

I am the biggest hotel slob in the history of travelers ! Theres a lot of good tips , like keeping things in bags. Loved your Disney Vids !

[@55sedf]

I cannot use hotel drawers either! I keep my drawer items organized in my suitcase. When my children were small I had to use them for space. I brought Clorox wipes to clean them, then lined them with clean towels. Jen, love the laundry bags.

[@trish247]

I always pack things in cases as well. Not only does it keep things tidy, but keeps everything together in one spot, making it less likely to leave something behind. I usually do not unpack my clothing though. I never travel for formal purposes, so all my clothing can remain folded neatly in my suitcase, hanging only coats or jackets we don't need at the time. I also pack for my husband and my son, so I find it easier to keep all our stuff in the cases. I always have a snack drawer too! :)

[@suzannedube7245]

Wow. I am ADD and just recently found out. That is my dream goal, the heaven of cleanliness. Where you always organized like this. It is just mindblowing. And your life must be so full of activities cause you dont have to search for anything, it's right there. I'm happy I found you. I will follow your activities to get better myself

[@WithWonder]

A lot of people prefer that way!

[@honmin8201]

Nice video, we throw change in one of the cups/glasses provided and often the daily tip is left, stacked on a post-it *HOUSEKEEPING* and any remarks like 'remove toiletries.' Since we prefer our own products, I throw them in a bag and leave it under the sink. I mostly buy earrings and small pouches [like zipped watch holder] as souvenirs since small, packable and needn't be tacky. Each time I wear/use I remember the fun, joy & sunshine.

[@WithWonder]

Yep!

[@siennavine81]

I agree with this. saturdaynightsalrite and shannonxo are the only two youtubers I know who were not afraid to show their underwear drawer. I mean, really it is no big deal. But I guess everyone should just do what makes them comfortable.

[@KittyCATbear]

I'm going to Disney World this year with my husband and parents and I've been using your videos to help me plan and organize what to pack. I'm so excited to go! I love your videos!

[@jacquiambrose]

I have always tried to organize the hotel rooms we check into....and just like you, I like everything to be neatly put away. My husband disagrees though...he says holidays are for complete rest and I should just let go! This was a great video - thanks!

[@EEN63]

I'm not Jen but I usually tip maid service $1-$5/day. If you leave it out every day you ensure the proper person gets the tip & helps to ensures a job well done. With service 7 days/week & shift changes, staff are assigned to different rooms/floors all the time. So, the one that kept your room spotless all week might have a day off on the day you decide to tip. Last day tipping is usually reserved for cruises where you have assigned service people. Use a percentage with waiters & spa services.

[@mobileguy1981]

Love this video!! Thanks. While staying at the AKL last year things in the room got out of hand and I spent so much time trying to clean and get things in place before Mousekeeping!! We were 4 adults in one room (live and learn). This time it will only be two at Wilderness. I'm going to use all these tips!!!

[@dianaguerrerov]

im only 14 years old and ive watched every single one of your videos! i love you jen you are so inspiring

[@BN3Foodies]

I love it, After seeing your other hotel organisation video, I have now adopted the same routine. I pack my bags nicely and I unpack at the hotel. It really helps and you have a great time too. You don't end up looking for things in the pile of mess and it also helps the cleaning service too. Thanx Jen. Love the video.

[@Defiantsnow]

These travel videos are wonderful. I have adopted several of your methods when I travel now, and it makes things so easy. I am now going to pick up some laundry bags, a pouch for receipts and one for coins.

[@mtzlypk]

We just started watching last few months,found you looking for disney info..We really are enjoying your vlogs . Hey Don i sure see why you married this lady..wow such a good wife, organizing ,taking care of business,your a lucky man, it was easy to see why you married Jen..we been married 25 yrs. heading to disney world ,end of may into june...Cant wait. We live in central,ill. winter waning. You both have a nice day..and thanks

[@1guiltfree]

One tip I learned somewhere is to carry a power surge (strip) There never seems enough outlets for our every growing number of electronics. Thanks for sharing. :)

[@tiffanydhanks7206]

I really enjoyed this video. It is now one of my favorites of yours. I'm glad you touched on leaving the cleaning staff cash each day. I do the envelope system as well. Most people don't do this. I use fold up hanging travel organizers for our toiletries hang them on the towel bar. I pack 2 over the door shoe organizers one for shoes the other for hair items brushes bows flat irons etc for my daughter & Ii while we are at Disney. With a family of 5 in 1 large room I like to stay organized

[@arasarelyg.9327]

Love this video. I am a Mickey Mouse fan myself and hopefully will be taking my now 4 yr old daughter to Disney and be able to stay where you stayed!!!

[@Starsonedge]

Also I'm happy to see you tip the maids - they really do appreciate that!

[@Welcometolilysworld]

Envelope* some great advice and tips there Jen. Plus, I also like to keep toiletries in a bag, they just look so much neater and de-cluttered. I have not started to organize my own belongings now as you have inspired me Jen. Thanks! :)

[@rryoder1]

We go to WDW every year and stay on property. Our closet at the Grand Floridian had a table with a safe on top and a couple of cubbies. We are a family of four. My husband, me, our 22 year old daughter and 24 year old son. I took keep all of our stuff put away. So much so the staff told me last time she thought we haven't arrived yet because nothing was out. My husband does laundry on vacation always and WDW is no exception. We also have two queen beds and a pull out sofa on the rooms.

[@lindabird8626]

Since my children are grown its just me and him...how I wish we could keep our hotels rooms this neat...you have inspired me to be much neater on my next trip ! PS love Disney and also bought so many bits while we were there, seemed a good idea a t the time Linda from the UK !

[@laceyfan6]

Thanks for sharing,really neat seeing all that up close I never been to Disney. Sure would like to some time.

Great video. I live cash on the bed with a thank you note to the lady that cleans my room. I usually only unpack clothes that goes in the wardrobe and shoes. I keep my underwear and feminine stuff in my luggage. I never use the desk to store my clothes. My husband does but I don't like it. You do carry a lot of stuff when you travel. I am sure you were very prepared and you have everything for your vacation. Disney is so fun!!!

[@BeautifyWithin]

I agree. I think it would be better to put the scraper in a container or ziploc bag away from the guest soaps because they will be used by someone else.

[@Welcometolilysworld]

You have inspired me to be more organized Jen! I love how you set everything up, it's great. I like the idea of the maid money in an envelops.

[@easternstar12]

thanks Jen for this video. It’s nice to see a video like this when traveling. So many times I have traveled and ALWAYS forget something. The snack drawer is an awesome idea, especially since with children.

[@CyndiAKADisneyqueen]

I drive my family crazy because I have to put everything away each morning before we leave for the parks! lol I've brought a bunch of bags since watching your videos so hopefully packing and unpacking will become easier!

[@majackl1]

i can't get past the tongue scraper is on the guest soaps that someone else may eventually use (unless you're taking the soaps home). I have a funny feeling housekeeping doesn't throw away brand new unopened soaps.

[@okbookgirl]

I always check for bed bugs and Lysol everything. I hang clothes and sometimes use drawers but I put my underthings in large zip locks so I don't worry about them in drawers. I usually just stage all my junk (earphones cords change snacks extra items like Kleenex etc) from my suitcase on a luggage rack or from the table/desk. My toiletries are in a hanging bag and it hangs in the closet except when I'm actually using it. Everything has either a bag or ziplock to be in.

[@madisonkathryn6416]

I want to see how you unpack when you get home

[@elsiegutz]

I really enjoy your organization videos the most. I'm pretty organized but always get some new inspiration and ideas from you.

[@WithWonder]

It usually takes me about an hour to lay everything out & whittle it down to what I'd like and then possibly another 20 minutes to pack two big bags. It usually takes me an hour to pack everything back up when we're on our way home.

[@palomabrighton9756]

Exactly ! Thank you, have a great day too :).

[@ReenieK2]

I had seen a great hotel tip here on youtube & it was to pack a power strip for hotel trips, that way you can plug in all your devices on the hotel desk - rather than trying to find outlets, in hotels theres usually only a few outlets. I thought that was handy tip!

[@kimgriffith1826]

Just getting ready to go on a short Wednesday thru Sunday trip. Find myself using all the packing tips you have shared. This video is so timely. Thank you so much.xo

[@crazy4lexus350]

You can get them from the container store.Go on their website they have them in different colors.

[@Barefootdreamz]

If I am remembering correctly it was a subscriber that gave the stuff to her. The bride of a wedding she participated in gave it as a gift then she purchased more. Never less, I haven't seen her use it either.

[@amandabrooke71]

It's a Dooney and Bourke! You can find them at the DisneyStore online!

[@nicola2379]

that's is so grown up of you. I love it. I bet you're very organized.

[@TatteredAndTornPages]

I live 45 mins from Disney on the coast. Yes, you tip at hotels. Beautiful video Jen, congratulations on the race.

[@DawnH123]

Here I thought I had an organized hotel room. Great tips and fun to watch.

[@EEN63]

Bonus videos - Thanks! I like that you make yourself at home as much as possible in a hotel room. I wish I could do the same. I hang up everything but leave all the "drawer items" in my suitcase (mostly because of my own issues with hotels & the thought of bed bugs & who knows what.) Yes, I saw the TV programs where the high-end hotel maid washed the glasses with the rag she cleaned the toilet & I don't want any part of whatever those black lights show either! YIKES! I should never watch TV!

[@Snaphotsthroughtime]

Thanks so much for sharing :) we are staying in a family suite with 6 people to Disney in December and Im already working on how to manage everyone's things.

[@siennavine81]

I have never seen anyone do a hotel room organization video before. I am usually running around and having fun when I am on vacation, so I usually don't have time to organize my room and will just throw things all over the place, lol!

[@WithWonder]

I thoroughly clean it after every use.

[@LeanChickens]

Yea I'm about to go to Disney world this march 16 :D thanks for showing me the rooms we need to find a place to stay when we get there so wish me a good first trip to Disney world!!

[@WithWonder]

I keep room charge receipts to check against the final bill. I keep our CC charge receipts for two months to ensure proper billing and in case the need to return something arises.

[@omgamandasgay]

Love that jacket!

[@StandardStars]

The things from the race look very cute! :)

[@palomabrighton9756]

Well, she does have some younger fans (For example: I'm 12), and it doesn't bother me, but she probably doesn't want to offend any one, Jen is always so careful not to bother anyone. Also, the cleaning staff does pass by every so often, and she most likely didn't want to bother them or Don in any way.

[@CraftingMom64]

Lots of great ideas! Thank you for posting this "bonus" video. We use pillow cases for our laundry bags. I will be reviewing this in the future before trips. Thanks again for filming it. It is very helpful. You two had a really nice vacation. I chuckled at your comments about the heat. I live south of Disney. It does get very hot/humid/sweltering down here. You would laugh at me right now, it is getting down to the low 50's at night and I am not a happy camper at all. Freezing!!! Lol

[@victoriaannexoxoxo]

"Don doesn't care as much about vertical organization like I do" hee hee..classic! Great video Jen :)

[@desiree8179]

Cant wait to see some home projects soon, those are my fav!!!

[@gingette]

Jen! I stumbled upon your videos last weekend, and haven't been able to stop watching since! I'm 17 and I think you are a really great role model! Just wanted to let you know that watching your videos (esp the Disney ones) really makes my day!! :)

[@WithWonder]

Great idea!

[@nicoledreibelbeis2192]

I'm so glad you filmed this Jen!! I love unpacking at a hotel and figuring out a spot for everything- I get a weird rush from that lol! It is nice that your sink area had the shelf above the sink so that your things don't get wet and stay out of the way.

[@WithWonder]

The gold pouch was an Ipsy case a few months back...not sure where the other thing is from. I've had it forever!

[@Saraisunknown]

I did the same runDisney races. Woohoo!! Coast to Coast :)

[@purpleryoko]

But I have to add, I love all your videos, Jen! You're awesome and I look forward to seeing all of your tips and ideas.

[@Tinkerellastreasuretrunk]

I forgot to say in my last post.. jen. because of you I did make a purchase.. of "packing cubes".. I cant wait to try them for my trip this year.. :)

[@MsAnna4040]

Excellent vid. Wld love to see how u pack dirty laundry to take home. I never quite know the best way.

[@purpleryoko]

I admire your organization, but I am so paranoid about bed bugs. I live out of my suitcase - but I do hang up dresses, pants, shirts, etc. Can't bring myself to unpack in drawers. I also spray lysol on everything when I first come in - EVERYTHING. I can't even sit on the bed spread and I don't want it touching me because I saw a story once that they rarely clean the spread. I can't walk barefoot. I guess you can call it hotel OCD. lol

[@WithWonder]

I like what EEN63 said!

[@YepthatsLindsay]

Could you possibly do vidoe about what you've been carring around in your doonkey and bourke backpack for the parks? thanks!!

[@WithWonder]

When traveling with two bags I usually put all shoes and dirty clothing in one bag, and any remaining clean clothes, souvenirs, and toiletries in the other to keep things separate.

[@ElyseEverAfter]

It's one of the ipsy bags from a couple months ago.

[@WithWonder]

Probably not an official tour, since I did that once before & I tend to decorate the same from year to year, but I'll do an informal tour of sorts on one of my vlogs on MHWL soon...

[@loveshhisunsets08]

You sound sooo sad to leave lol, will the two of you retire down there and live right there? I can see that, you can be kids forever together!! Glad your home safe :)) loving the vlogs again yay!!!!!

[@mariabrockhanson2663]

Thank you so much for this organization video. My family and I will be staying at the Wilderness Lodge in August. Where did you get your hanging laundry bags?

[@TheArtistWhoLived]

Wow, I wish I was that organized.

[@OutspokenForever]

wish you had posted this last year lol, would have saved me a hastle when i went to disney in October :). But will definitely keep this video in mind the next time i go :)

[@mobilehami]

Wonderful ideas, thanks Jen

[@shaileynielson7734]

love your jacket were did u get it

[@SuziiLanette]

Lol I love how you have no problem showing the world Dons underwear but you hide yours :p it's so funny

[@melissanajafi4471]

Thanks for sharing your organizational tips, Jen!

[@tasha__kcj]

You are so positive and fun to watch! All the organization and with such energy...I enjoy your vids every time :) and the tips are so useful, I've applied a few and it really makes my life easier when travelling...lol Thanks xx

[@amandabrooke71]

Just curious... How to you go about making sure you have gathered up everything before heading home? Since you make the most of all the space and organizational options in the room, I would worry about leaving something behind!

[@WithWonder]

I do :)

[@katheriner37]

Hahaha! " because trust me! The man will forget!" Hahaha i love u

[@WithWonder]

Coming up this weekend on TBBB :)

[@Tinkerellastreasuretrunk]

My husband and I stay at a value resort now Pop century .. we used to stay at the contemporary and the polyniesian years ago..But for these hotels what I like to do is put my luggage in a big plastic bag..I am always skeptical about bed bugs..And I always do laundry in disney so I take home clean clothes..Its just what I do and I always take home the soap goodies..I use them at home.. and they decorate my own bathroom too. I always make it a point to hid my electronics in the hotel .

[@WithWonder]

It was from several years ago & the pattern has since been discontinued. I'm sorry I don't know the name of it...

[@rroxxihellokitty]

i really like all your videos!!! you're awesome !!

[@dreamer4L1]

Very useful information...thank you for sharing. I will certainly be using some of your organization tips on our next trip!

[@sewgatormomm]

Very nice. I learned some great tips from watching, though I think Don is a whole lot neater than my husband.

[@maryvangel]

Great video thanks for the ideas!! Your awesome!

[@emilyf7464]

I love ur jacket! And the bag in the beginning is cute! :3

[@WithWonder]

I try to keep my Pack-It Cubes for clean clothes only...

[@usmcwife3344]

The little backpack and purse from Disney are adorable. Are they the Dooney & Bourke Disney bags?

[@makeupisanobsession]

YAY! Thanks, Jen!

[@Pinkoflove3]

I travel 40 weeks out of the year and ppl that travel alot are the ones that need to give input on how to design a hotel room. Like RED ROOF INNS. They are changing the carpets to hard wood floors and now I have to wear something on my feet from the cold floors. The storage unit around your sink area needs to be passed on to RR inn cause there is no shelves except the one over my head. Shelving helps you not leave anything behind. The heat and cooling is never the same in any two rooms either.

[@vallove4life]

Very informative video. You explain everything with ease and grace. I will continue to watch and learn new ways to organize my life. :)

[@geneagee879]

Jen we always use a drinking glass to store our loose change in ~ We never drink out of them but we have found they are great holders of small things in a pinch. Love your videos :-)

[@apfelprincess45]

We always stand our toothbrush and paste in one in the bathroom.

[@padmaja3836]

Jen would you share with us how do you organize cables at the entertainent console area and home office area. Thanks in Advance.

[@CraftingMom64]

AND Congrats on your new medals!!!!! I will look for those pics....

[@ardialisa]

Especially how to organise the clothes in the closet.