Beverage Cooler vs. Mini Fridge

14 Nov.,2023

 

PalmettoPath said:

To be honest I don't get the difference between a beverage cooler and a mini fridge. I call whatever they have a mini fridge. But we're long time DVC members, three home resorts, usually stay in studios and have never had an issue with milk, cream, fruit, veggies, cheese and everything else we keep in there (including at the Polynesian villas). Adjust the coldness if it's not cold enough...?

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I turned/adjusted the coldness to as cold as possible and no luck. I did that as soon as we loaded the fridge as I could tell it wasn't very cold.

The main difference between a beverage cooler and fridge is the temperature control settings and ability to consistently hold temperature. To keep bacteria away and keep the items fresh, refrigerators usually operate at a temperature below 39 degrees F while most beverage coolers are 40 degrees and up. They can look pretty similar so it isn't necessarily apparent upon glance. We haven't had a problem when staying at BCV but with this stay at the Poly for 8 days we ended up losing some of our groceries (milk/yogurt) due to not cold enough temp.

I just did a bit more googling and found this direct on Disney's website: (

"Feel at ease over the course of your vacation with convenient coolers, located right in your room! Many of our

I guess that would indicate it's the luck of the draw with what you get?

The main difference between a beverage cooler and fridge is the temperature control settings and ability to consistently hold temperature. To keep bacteria away and keep the items fresh, refrigerators usually operate at a temperature below 39 degrees F while most beverage coolers are 40 degrees and up. They can look pretty similar so it isn't necessarily apparent upon glance. We haven't had a problem when staying at BCV but with this stay at the Poly for 8 days we ended up losing some of our groceries (milk/yogurt) due to not cold enough temp.I just did a bit more googling and found this direct on Disney's website: ( https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/refrigerators/ "Feel at ease over the course of your vacation with convenient coolers, located right in your room! Many of our Disney Resort hotels come equipped with either an in-room refrigerator or a small beverage cooler"I guess that would indicate it's the luck of the draw with what you get?

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