Packing List Tips???

[dsnygirl2006]

Hi everyone
Just wondering if anyone would be willing to share some of their packing tips or lists....I am going to start packing tomorrow and hope to be done by thursday....any tips/advice would be great....
Thanks so much.......:thumbsup2

[PJinNYC]

I make sure to carry an extra shirt for my DD when we are in the parks in case of spills.

Also things to take with you that you might forget or not think about
rain ponchos (very expensive in the parks)
sunscreen
hats
Tums just in case
Tylenol again in case
extra pair of shoes or ones that can handle getting wet

in terms of what clothes you need, I think it really depends on how many days you are going and if you plan to do wash.

[JeanfromBNA]

This is from allearsnet: http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/forgot.htm

Another Tennessee girl going to the World! Have fun! :thumbsup2

[dsnygirl2006]

Awesome, thanks...yep I am from Hendersonville, and I cannot wait...whooo hooooo:cool1: :cool1: :cool1: :dance3:

[baj0505]

Wow its a small world...is this the Tennessee thread? I'm from Murfreesboro and will be taking my 7 year old son 9/28-10/6! We are staying at the BCV.


I love the ultimate packing list on Mousesavers - here is the link - plus some good tips too!

http://www.mousesavers.com/timeismoney.html

[TinkTwink]

we are from clraksville and going 10/5-10/13 hope everyone has a good time:woohoo: :cloud9:

[judykay53]

Do a search on zip loc bags. We used these for the first time on our May trip this year. There were 3 adults and 3 kids on our trip and we went for 8 nights and did not want to have to do laundry at any time. Each day's outfit was packed in a bag with name and date on it. When the clothes were taken off they were put back into the bag. This system was wonderful. The adults used the big 2 gallon bags and the kids used gallon bags Two of us stayed at the Contemporary with limited storage space so I just stacked the bags up on the chest in the closet or in the drawers. When you squeeze the air out, they take up so much less room. The dirty ones was put into the other closet. Worked great. Also, one of my bags was checked, both ways, by TSA and i was glad everything was in bags. Everything was still nice an d neat. Check it out.

[stitchlover]

Camera
Charger for any electronic devices

[mustangp51]

I always keep in my backpack a pair of compact binoculars, poncho or compact umbrella, power bars and sunglasses.

A high quality short and wide mouth water bottle. The kind that makes it easy to refill at water fountains otherwise you'll spend $30 a day for water bottles. If you bring a good one, you won't throw it away each time you buy a bottle.

The better the shoes you have in the day will determine whether or not you'll be going out at nite. If you wear flip flops, you'll regret it. Good and comfy sneakers are prolly the most important thing you need to bring to the parks.

Oh and plenty of cashola.

[pkf4bucs]

One thing that was great on our family cruise was the wrinkle releaser for clothes. I am not a great packer so at least with this your clothes wont be as wrinkled.

[planetcaravan19f]

bump!!

[ZoZo]

[QUOTE=mustangp51;20975722]
If you wear flip flops, you'll regret it. Good and comfy sneakers are prolly the most important thing you need to bring to the parks.
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Actually, I disagree. I wore good quality (not cheap-o) flip flops every day of my trip earlier this month and didn't have a problem at all. I say, find out what kind of shoes work best for you (whether it's sneakers, flip flops, crocs or something else).

Whatever you do, bring at least two or three pairs of shoes, because the ones you think will work might not work at all. I got a bad blister on my 2005 trip very early on, and I was wearing shoes I thought were very well broken in! Plus, if your sneakers get wet in a rainstorm, it's nice to have another pair to wear the next day.

[planetcaravan19f]

Bump!!!

[tl_swift]

The AllEars site mentions bringing insect repellent. Are the bugs bad this time of year?

[ArmyWife3-4]

I merged and purged the two lists from AllEars and Mousesavers to acommidate. They seem to have thought of everything!

[ArmyWife3-4]

Do a search on zip loc bags. We used these for the first time on our May trip this year. There were 3 adults and 3 kids on our trip and we went for 8 nights and did not want to have to do laundry at any time. Each day's outfit was packed in a bag with name and date on it. When the clothes were taken off they were put back into the bag. This system was wonderful. The adults used the big 2 gallon bags and the kids used gallon bags Two of us stayed at the Contemporary with limited storage space so I just stacked the bags up on the chest in the closet or in the drawers. When you squeeze the air out, they take up so much less room. The dirty ones was put into the other closet. Worked great. Also, one of my bags was checked, both ways, by TSA and i was glad everything was in bags. Everything was still nice an d neat. Check it out.

My parents used this idea when we were young, and it was a lifesaver for them! It made each morning run so smoothly!

[kimis]

Body glide for your feet---you don't want blisters. Enjoy

[stitchsfourkids]

great ideas

[scjo68]

The AllEars site mentions bringing insect repellent. Are the bugs bad this time of year?



I know you and the OP are already back (Hope it was fun!) but this question wasn't answered, so in case anyone else is wondering, we have gone four times in Jan/ Feb., and have never seen a bug. And I am quite mosquito phobic. But I can't comment on any other time of year.

[earthfaries]

The best advice I can give is make a list first. Just start writing down EVERYTHING you want to bring. Then as you pack, mark it off and you won't forget anything:)

The biggies for us are tickets, aaa card, DL, camera, chargers and hats and sunglasses for everyone. It gets really bright and sunny out there for 10 hours a day!

[Gomez Gang]

I am the #1 fan of the ZIP-LOC system!
I started doing this our first trip when kids were 2, 3 and 5 and still do it now that they are 8,9 and 11!
In each bag goes shirt, shorts, socks, underwear and accessory (hair tie, earrings, etc.) Fold neatly, press air out and zip!
unpacking is literally tossing the bags into dresser drawers at the resort because nothing comes un-folded! The kids -- and husband--simply choose a bag of coordinated clothing and there is no discussion of what to wear or were are my socks?!?

**also, there are 5 of us and we usually end up bringing 5 suitcases. If one of the suitcases does not make it........no problem because I put in 2 outfit bags from each person in each suitcase!!! that way, even if half of the suitcases are lost, we still have clothes for a few days.**

I carry on my meds and bathing suit and things I can't live without!

[judykay53]

We did this for the first time last May. There are six of us and we went for eight nights and took enough clothes to not have to do any laundry. Two of us stayed at CR and we know about their limited drawer space. I just stacked the clean ones up in one cabinet and when they were worn I just put them back into the bag and stashed them in the other cabinet. Also, one of my bags was TSA searched going and coming and I felt so much better having every thing in bags.

Kelley Rippa said one time she was the ultimate packer. She could pack for a family of five in a carry on. Space bags baby. Space bags - zip locs, same difference.:worship: Best thing since sliced bread!! :woohoo:

[mickeystoontown]

Here is my packing list. Of course, the clothing type should be changed according to the time of year you are visiting. We always go during extremely warm weather.

Adult male:
Shorts/pants
Shirts/tank tops
Underwear
Handkerchiefs
Socks
Tennis shoes
Sandals
Flip Flops
Sunglasses
Razors
Shaving cream
Deodorant
Hat
Swimming trunks

Adult female:
Shorts/pants
Shirts
Underwear
Socks
Tennis shoes
Sandals
Flip Flops
Sunglasses
Razors
Lotion
Make up
Deodorant
Bathing suit
Feminine products
Hat

Teenager:
Shorts/pants
Shirts/tank tops
Underwear
Socks
Tennis Shoes
Sandals
Flip flops
Bath suit/swim trunks
Sunglasses
Deodorant
Backpack/purse
CD Player/MP 3 player (music)

Child:
Shorts/pants
Shirts
Underwear
Socks
Tennis Shoes
Sandals
Flip Flops
Bathing suit/swim trunks
Floaties (if needed)
Baby food and formula (if needed)
Diapers (if needed)
Diaper ointment (if needed)
Teething ointment (if needed)
C.D. Player, MP3, etc. (music)
Toys
Hat
Sunglasses

Supplies needed for bathroom/room:

Prescription meds.
Glasses
Contacts/solution
Eyeglass repair kit
Safety pins
Toothpaste
Q-tips
Brush
Comb
Barrettes/pony tail holders
Sunscreen
Air freshener
Hair dryer
Nail clippers
Nail file
Scissors
Shampoo
Conditioner
Soap
Lotion
Mesh laundry bag
Hangers
Garbage bags (for wet clothes, dirty clothes, etc.)
Ziplock bags
Tylenol
Pepto-Bismal
Sinus medication
Band Aids
Antibiotic cream
Clothes detergent (if needed)
Beach Towels

Supplies for the car;
Water
Toolbox
Flashlight
Towel
Ice chest
Backpack
Maps
Snacks
Oil
Fix a Flat
Blanket(s)
Pillow(s)
Toilet paper (for emergencies)

General supplies:
Camera
Film/memory card
Camcorder/tapes/charger
Batteries
Water bottle(s)
Fanny pack(s)
Travel information
Guidebooks
Reservation information
Cell phone(s) and charger(s)
Phone card
Hand held fan
Rain Ponchos (if you have a stroller, bring one along to cover the stroller)

I think I have everything!

Hope this helps, Lisa

[Dedejf]

Someone once suggested rolling all clothing instead of folding it. I tried it on my last trip to FL and it was terrific! I seemed to be able to pack a whole lot more in my suitcase with room to spare. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[trekkie2]

what about a hat in January? will we need one?

[gomomgo]

I am also a HUGE fan of the Zipoc bag system. I only use it for the kids and it is a major time saver in the morning. All the kids have to do is pick a bag. They (and by they, I mean I) don't have to search for matching items and accessories. It helps me to be sure that I am packing the right number of items, too. An added bonus is that it keeps the drawers neater.

[mickeystoontown]

We reuse our ponchos from the trip before 'cause they will usually last at least two trips. Each person has their own ziplock bag with their name on iit. That way, when it starts raining, we aren't trying to find out whose poncho is whose. My husband doesn't like anything tight on his neck so he made a small tear down the neck of his poncho. We also have a child size poncho in the bunch. When we brought along a stroller, I had a couple of the cheap disposable ponchos I purchased at our local Wal-Mart. I use those to cover the stroller while it was parked. I tied the hood up in a knot and draped the poncho over the stroller. It was kept nice and dry.

[planetcaravan19f]

Here are some of my personal lists


Book bag (the one we carry around)
Camera
Pennies/quarters
Small toys for DSS
Extra Ziploc’s and trash bags
First Aid Kit
Game boy
Deck of Cards
Bottle of bubbles w/ wand (to create magic)
Eye glass kit
Pain Killers
Safety pins
Chap stick
Extra hair-tie
Finger nail clipper
Extra sun glasses
Gum!!!
Small spray sun block(so hands don’t get messy)
Snacks
Sm hairbrush
Kool aid singles
Napkins and wipes
Extra BIG sharpie markers
8x10/4x7 picture frame mats for autographs
Small bottle of hand sanitizer
Shout stain stick
One walkie talkie (one with other adult)
Camp towel (super absorbent, dries fast)
Blow up bath pillow for sitting on curb waiting for parades!!

Holy that’s a lot of stuff eh?!?!? I have already packed the chosen book bag with everything to see how heavy it would be and its not that bad. it’s a long story but DBF and I are used to lugging around heavy book bags!!

Book bag (to stick in locker)
Extra clothes, socks
Small toys to trade if DSS gets bored with what we’ve got
Extra towels
Copy of tickets
TIP-Put key to locker on chain around neck.

Pack Car
Ones and Quarters(tolls)
Pillows/blankets
Spill proof cups
Atlas
Umbrella
Scrap paper and pen to write down parking area
Cell phone/charger
Kleenex
CD’s
Plastic bags/trash
Magazines/book
Travel journal
Small toolbox (right wrench for lug nuts, jumper cables)
flashlights

Extra “Banana” box (sturdy and has handles) we are driving
DSS pool toys/floaties
Nightlights
Corkscrew
DSS sand box toys
Frisbee
Detergent/dryer sheets
Travel Salt pepper
Dish washer Detergent (the room has one)
Extra plastic grocery bags
Glade plug-ins/spray
A few Disney video games
A few Disney board games

Laptop bag
Laptop
Power strip
Extension cord
AAA batteries
AA batteries
DVD’s
A few PC video games
Digital camera/charger

Luggage Extras
Lint brush
2 Extra duffle bag/souvenirs
Lanyards/pins
Extra shoes

Wallet Extras
Medical cards
Tickets
Spare car key
Calling cards
Orlando Magic Card

[3"Mouse"keteers]

Wow its a small world...is this the Tennessee thread? I'm from Murfreesboro and will be taking my 7 year old son 9/28-10/6! We are staying at the BCV.


I love the ultimate packing list on Mousesavers - here is the link - plus some good tips too!

http://www.mousesavers.com/timeismoney.html
We are from TN too! East Tennessee and we will be there Oct.18-25! :cool1:

[merfsko]

This will probably seem very random but...
a flutter board!

Originally, I packed mine because I was having piriformis pain and it was suggested that I do lots of kicking in the pool to help relieve the pain.

It was also a great make-shift table. The actual tables aren't easily accesibly from all angles of the bed (especially with more then one person on the bed), and the flutterbaord provided a nice flat surface for us to put our drinks and snacks on. Also great to sit on if you get pushed off the bed and are stuck on the floor:rolleyes1

As mentioned, I found an extenion cord quite useful.:thumbsup2

Scissors! For some reason we forget to pack these every year... this summer was the first time we brought them. Definately gald we finally did.:cool1:

Also... small shopping bags. Or as I called them "my shoe bags." I was there when Faye hit, and since I hate the feeling of wet feet I put small Disney shopping bags (they were mismatched, though:eek: ) over my socks to keep my feet nice and dry. Best idea I ever had:goodvibes

Anyways, that's all I have for now. I apologize for the randomness, but I hope I was of some help!

Hav an absolutely magical trip!

[seadd67]

Extra socks, having walk all day its nice to switch out socks midway through the day:worship:

[MinnieLee]

I'm getting everything together now and some of the items I always throw in are definitely ziploc bags (gallon and quart), Downey wrinkle release and a tide stain stick. I also pack coffee, coffee filters, tea bags, sugar, large mugs (we like the bigger mugs). A friend of mine goes to COSTCO and buys the to go cups with the lids and packs them.

[tam626]

Great packing tips. I am in the process of packing now. I know I'm going to miss something.:confused:

[seadd67]

I'm getting everything together now and some of the items I always throw in are definitely ziploc bags (gallon and quart), Downey wrinkle release and a tide stain stick. I also pack coffee, coffee filters, tea bags, sugar, large mugs (we like the bigger mugs). A friend of mine goes to COSTCO and buys the to go cups with the lids and packs them.

regarding the Laundry?. We have always pack enough to wear for our trip, but next July we will be there for 14 days,when Is the best times of the day to do it?