What do you take to the parks with you?

[sherry7]

What do you take to the parks with you for the day? Personally, I'm thinking of these:

Passporter guide book
Camera
Extra film
Small (8 oz.) water bottle
Small travel sized bottle of sunscreen
Lip balm
A few bandaids and maybe some precut pieces of moleskin
Small comb
Passes
Drivers license and one credit card
Money (of course!)
2 way radio and extra batteries
Thin disposable type poncho

I've actually talked DH and 11 year old DS into wearing fanny packs too, so they will be carrying their own cameras, water bottle, poncho, 2 way radio, etc. Am I forgetting anything important?


:bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Thanks!

[Kermit]

That's pretty close to what we take, but instead of taking a guide book, I write down information on a tiny pad of paper and take that with us. For example, on the first page, I write the most important info, like the ressie number for our hotel. Then on the next pages, I list the intenerary for each day with meal times and ressie numbers for meals. Behind that, I list restaurants that sound like they could be possibilities with the price range and what they serve. It works for me because I read most of the guidebooks every year, so I have a pretty good handle on when it's best to ride each ride and that kind of stuff. I really appreciate the way it takes up so little room.

A few other possibilities, we like to take a bigger water bottle, but only one for the two of us. I also take a Ziplock baggie with presweetened Koolaid mix and a measuring spoon so that we can cover up the flavor of the water when we refill the bottle.

[jhines]

We're going to do the same thing as Kermit with the water. However, instead of the Kool-aid, we're going to use a Fizzie tablet!! If you are a child of the 60's you'll know what I'm talking about. Fizzies are back and very convenient and fun!!! My 9 year old just loves them. :p :p :p

[tink2dw]

Sunglasses on a string,spray on sunscreen[this worked so great I was truely suprised!!],a 24oz water bottle with a carrying string,and snacks!!:p

[DisneyFix]

You might want to bring along a small packet of Tylenol or Excederin just in case the sun gives you a headache.

[Linda/MA]

We also like to take a Squeeze Breeze with us on those very hot days. It becomes indispensible especially while waiting in line.

[KathyK]

This is all I bring:
My camera
My AP
my license
my resort ID
sunglasses
extra film
a few dollars (most things get charged to the room)
a business card sized sheet with PS info

All of this fits into my camera case, which isn't much bigger than the camera itself.

Of course, this upcoming trip is the last one without kids. I am going to enjoy being as unencumbered as possible.

[Belle1962]

DH----he's the pack mule in our family :jester:

Seriously, unless I have something I really need to carry--I don't. However, with future trips with Dgrandson being planned, I will be the one with the stroller, diaper bag, etc. AND I CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!! His first trip will be when he is 2. Then hopefully every other year from then on.

[disney09/2001]

One thing I always carry are baby wipes for those sticky hands and face. I also like to bring the anti-bacterial lotion.

[manman1]

Our to do list is a full sheet (8 1/2 *11) laminated. It makes it easy to see and it does not matter if it gets wet.

[StarCloud]

my camera
an extra role of film
my license and credit card
a small amount of cash (most of it goes on my CC)
clip on sunglasses (I wear glasses!)
my room key
pass
a pen (not sure why, but I take one whereever I go??)
my list of what I'm supposed to look for for Mom! :p
I think that's it!!

Almost forgot, my Brita H2O bottle on a WDW strap.

[Sleepy]

I like to be prepared. It can get very heavy, but you never know when you may need these things.

spray sunscreen...don't forget, your scalp can burn too
roll of pennies for penny presses
park passes
ID
SALINE SOLUTION.....even used it to flush strangers eye
blister blocks
cell phone
autograph book and pen
chap stick...call me Suzie Chapstick
Imitrex shot for me and Tylenol for others
spare set of disposable contacts

That's all I can think of right now. That's the essentials. When my son was younger we carried extra pair of undies and shorts too. Amazing the amount of stuff that can fit in our fanny pack.

[alamashdar]

I just saw that Lever 2000 has hand wipes similar to babywipes. I think I am going to consider this. They come in a (flimsy plastic) travel case, which will be a blessing for small places (mold better). Just a thought.

T.T.F.N.

Alamashdar :bounce:

PO-R August 12-18,2001

[Debi]

This is a great list, everybody! Keep the list growing! :D

[musical2]

This may seem excessive to some. But with twin toddlers and a four year old, this is what we plan to carry into the parks in just 10 days from now.

Things to put in the Backpack
Camera and Film
Comb and Brush
Hats
Insect Repellant
Ink Pen
Autograph Book
Fat Pen
Various sizes of Plastic Ziplock Bags
Rain Ponchos
Snacks
Spare Socks
Sun screen
Kleenex Tissues (travel size)
Compact Umbrella
Diapers
Diaper Bag Accessories
Wet Wipes
Toddler Cups
First Aid Kit
Hand Towel

Things to put in small Fanny Pack
Cash
Lip Balm
WDW Park tickets
Ink Pen
Wallet (emptied of all but essential cards and cash)
Key Chain Flashlight

2 Water Bottles in thermal carrying straps. (One half filled and frozen overnight, and rest filled with water in the morning, the other filled and frozen overnight)

The backpack and the Water Bottles go into the bottom of the twin stroller until needed. Believe it or not, it all fits well.

Bart

[Mskanga]

I plan on bringing the least I can this year and that means:
digital camera and an extra smart card media
my sunglasses
my license and my room key with passes and charge priviledges on it in a ziploc bag along with some cash
some bandaids ( god forbidd if DD's fell and had no bandaids...LOL )
a small tube of sunblock
rain ponchos if overcast
my misty fan with the strap
my 2 way radio
some days I may bring my camcorder but I don't plan on taking it everyday.
DD's have their own fanny packs where they carry their stuff, sunglasses and hats if they want to.

[wmears13]

Here's a list of what I take (and may I add that DH finds every item unnecessary except for the camera and film ALTHOUGTH....he sure has taken advantage of my backpack on many occasions!;)

Camera w/ extra film
ziplock w/ folding sissors, moleskin and 2 bandaids
IDs and money
poncho (depending on weather/temp/time of year
my prescription sunglasses
ziplock w/ 1 or 2 tablets of tylenol, asprin, pepcids, tums, ibuprofen
ziplock w/ Puffs tissues!
couple of extra ziplocks
water bottle
sunglasses for dh
gum, candy and/or snacks
3x5 card w/ important info
pen
ziploc or travel pack of wet wipes (these are invaluble)
small nailclippers or penknife
at times I carry a tiny flashlight

I have a very cool little backpack (got for 4$ on clearance) that has a separate botton compartment w/ zipper. Into this goes all the tiny items. You'd be amazed at what I can cram in there.
You can adjust the straps; carry in over one shoulder or two; or by the handle at the top of the bag. I don't believe it's over 10 - 12'' long. Even dh will tote it for me to give me a break! (Just don't tell him it started life as a purse!!!)
Never taken sunscreen...we usually go back to the room for a break and "oil up" again there!

If you look around, you'd be amazed at what items come in teeny tiny sizes. If you take things out of there original packages and use the infamous Ziplocks these tote-alongs take up little space!
:D

[Bennet]

My room key charge card.
Goofy attitude.

other stuff but those are most important and not in that order.

[Disney Doll]

Money,ATM card, sunglasses,Shout wipes,eyeglass straps,Advil, bandaids,comb.

[ThumperThistle]

Going to the parks we always take

camera
hat
extra film
squeeze breeze
camcorder
spare battery
spare cassette
suncream
poncho
money
extra money
resort ID card with charge facilities (incase I run out of money)

[DNSDisney]

Our first 2 trips were when my DD was little. Now that she is nine i am going to miss that stroller and diperbag. even when she was 6 we rented a stroller because of the convenous. in the diper bag i would put an ice pack in a ziplock and take juice boxes , water , soda , gummies snacks , fruit etc...
this time for us no diper bag or stroller .. she would kill me lol..
also the strollers at the park at that time didn't have any shade so if you have little ones they still need hats of some kind.
We would also bring a flexable cooler full of stuff and rent a locker to put it in. Saved us from toting stuff around .
do they still have lockers at MK? How about the other parks? Hope i could help
thanks
sharon
:bounce:

[MaryAunt]

I'm keeping all of your lists in my ever growing bin of disney tips! But JHines, where did you find Fizzies????I used to love them! What company makes them, so I can find out if they are available in the great Northeast!!! Can't wait to have one again....I remember my Dad's favorite was Root Beer! Looking forward to your reply...MaryAunt:smooth:

[pw2pp]

I take as little as possible. I like to travel light:
1. Cash
2. Driver's license
2. 1 Credit Card
4. Room key
5. Hopper Pass

I put it all in a sandwich bag (to keep dry while on Splash Mountain) in my Jean shorts pocket.

I don't want anything to slow me down when my family and I quickly move from one ride to another.

[skuttle]

It's just DH and I so we try to take as little as possible. For our last trip we took:
Cash
Camera
One roll of extra Film
Pennies and quarters for pressed pennies
ID
Credit card
Room key
Blister Block
List of our PS

We tried to keep water bottles one day and decided it wasn't worth it to us to have to carry them around. I'm sure it's different w/ children :)

[puffkin]

I read this on another post and thought it was a great idea. Take a small tablet and pen. You can put your daily info in it, such as itinerary and PS. Also, you can write down any soveniers you come across, what store it is at, and how much it cost. That way, you can decide what to buy at one time and not have to lug it around all day. Also, it helps if you are trying to stick to a budget (but who can in WDW;) )

[sherry7]

Wow, I never expected to get this many replies to my post. Thanks to all of you for these great suggestions. The idea for spare socks is great. Nothing is worse than wet feet after a water ride. :p

[Coll0610]

We bring blank postcards and a pen and write them while we're waiting in line. I have much better luck getting DS to give me something to say if we do just one at a time. I bring labels from home with the addresses on them.

If it's hot, I bring DS's swim suit in case he wants to play in the fountains somewhere.

[Momto4]

Fannypacks for everyone. The basics (things that everyone already mentioned) plus keychain sized battery fan and damp thin washcloth in ziplock to cool off face and neck.

So, where do I get these "Fizzies"?????? Anybody?