what are the most crucial items to pack for an august trip

[dancergirl9589]

im packing right now and i don't want to forget anything

[Rora]

Shorts, sleeveless shirts, tennis shoes, rain poncho, sunscreen, a portable misting fan, bathing suit, and a lightweight sweater or jacket.

That should be your wardrobe pretty much-- you may want to switch the shorts out for capri pants and the sleeveless shirt out for a t-shirt depending on what you feel comfortable in.

Good luck and I'm sure more DISers will have advice for you. :)

[addicted2dizney]

Hi,
I just got back... it was wonderful! :) leaving in less than two months to go back!
Don't forget rain ponchos.. I would order water and have it shipped to your hotel.. can do that through costco or sam's club. I got two cases for three people staying a week and we used 75% of it. Cost me $15 for the two cases shipped, much better than $3 a bottle! :) Suncreen, cool comfortable clothes that dry quickly if they get wet. extra socks. Oh! one I didn't do, a mini first aid kit... DD got a few little scratches on her playing with DS in the pool and I got a little blister. DD actually brought her cheerleading first aid kit and it can in handy! :) I'll think of more and post again but these are things I was really happy I had with me!

[Crystal824]

sunscreen, sunglasses, extra clothing especially shirts (want to change midday after nap, trip back to hotel), and bathing suit,

[Alias#3]

See the thread from yesterday asking basically the same thing:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1888299

[Subrbnmommy]

Little thing I noticed last week, with it being the rainy season and all the attractions that have water, be careful with white Tshirts!!! :scared1:

[AmberLuvsWDW]

Here are some things not mentioned yet. You could buy these things once you get there, but they are much cheaper to bring from home.

-aloe/aftersun, sunglasses and a hat, extra hair ties, some feminine products (just in case)

Have a great trip!:goodvibes

[Disney Fool]

Do not pack any black clothing. Black absorbs sun and will make you feel ten times hotter. Bring a sunhat--you will need it. An extra bathing suit wouldn't hurt either, sometimes they don't dry and there's nothing worse than trying to wriggle into a wet suit. If you're wearing sneakers, bring an extra pair--the first pair may get drenched.

[Jessfrogger88]

Yeah last time we went me and my gf brought water and we went through almost a whole 24 pack... It's a great idea highly reccomended doing so... Very convient and a great way to battle dehydration... Don't be afraid to refil your water bottles at the park water foutains too.

[addicted2dizney]

I brought along a small bottle of hair conditioner. My hair takes a beating in the Florida humidity, sun and pool water. It really helped me having that along.

[Harambe]

If you don't plan on doing a lot of laundry, pack extra bras! I know that sounds weird, but nothing worse that a damp, sweaty bra! Just can't put a fresh shirt over it. YUK!

[MickeyNicki]

Umbrellas and sunscreen

[Laurie222]

Zip Lock Bags, a Sharpie for marking just about anything, and sissors (in checked luggage, if flying, of course;) !). There was a thread a while back about zip lock bags and all the uses, and we used the Sharpie for everything from marking our park passes to mugs, to the zip locks.

BTW I packed 16 ponchos from the dollar store for our trip in June (was not being "green" and figured we would pitch after one use), and did not need to crack open one! I guess that was my good luck charm:thumbsup2

Have a great trip!

[DisneySweetheart]

Comfortable shoes, sun screen, sun glasses, Deodorant, Antibacterial wipes:thumbsup2

[Kazzy1548]

Misty fans , it was hot waiting for the buses.....:upsidedow

[Minniemom97]

I bring a wash cloth from the room in a baggie and wet it down throughout the day to wipe our necks/faces off. Then you can stick the wet cloth back in the baggie! I sometimes also throw a hand towel in to to wipe down wet seats after a rain (although the heat dries the water up pretty quick).

[TxTiggergal]

Don't forget some hand sanitizer!!

[danalee]

Body Glide if anybody in your group is prone to chaffing.

I also take peppermint foot lotion/scrub its great to pamper your tired feet after a long day, and peppermint is so cooling!;)

[Minniemom97]

danalee, what brand do you use and where can you find it? Thanks!

[danalee]

I got mine from drugstore.com I bought 2 it was free shipping!

I just got the regular kind, it in a grey bottle with blue and green writing on it! I believe they were $12 almost $13 a piece I bought the 2.5oz size(the bigger one)

hope that helps!:goodvibes

[Minniemom97]

Thanks danalee - sounds good!

[Debbie-TN]

Sunscreen, light colored clothing, umbrella(my preference) or poncho, and small fan.

[missycj96]

I'd say open comfy shoes like Tevas and definately tank tops. And bring lots of sun block and a visor or hat. I like a tennis visor because its cooler than wearing a baseball cap.

[shocker]

I bought my Body Glide at Dick's Sporting Goods for around $10 w/no shipping (ha).
I would add an extra pair of shoes, like sandals or flip flops, these you'll wear to the pool, down for a quick bite, on rest days etc. etc. I always recommend people take shoes other than their park walking shoes (which may also get too wet for comfort) so the pressure points are different or to relieve blisters. This year I'm foregoing the mister fan for just a pocket fan (in FL you don't need MORE humidity, you need to dry what's on you) my favorite is a $.99 Wal-mart version that fits in my shorts pocket and even comes with the batteries and really moves the air.
Another vote for "no-black" and "extra clothes for mid-day change"
Also, my favorite "new found" product is an all natural all-over body mineral salts spray that is made to neutralize body odor when you sweat. I've been using it for my feet when I go to the gym and LOVE it. I sprayed my kids down with it on top of their sunscreen during our July trip to the desert, I didn't want to smell them coming!

[IMGONNABE40!]

Shocker, can you tell us more about the mineral salt spray? Brand? Price? etc? I have not heard of that before.

Thanks!

[KittyKitty]

I was trying to figure out if I should bring a mister or just a fan. It does seem like the fan would be better.

What do you think?

[Turtle31]

We have all started to pack together : Check out our thread - hopefully it will help !!!


http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1884129

I leave Aug.5th

[TinkerCarol]

Are you driving or flying? A cooler in the room to keep things cold if you don't want to spend the $$ each day on a fridge. When we drive we take one with. When we fly we order one (styrofoam) from Garden Grocer along with cases of water and snack foods. Also we take bandaid brand blister stick, moleskin and blister band-aids with always. Keep your feet dry.

[eeyoregon]

Misting Spray Fan and extra batteries!

Baby wipes in a travel size...SO handy for soooo many things including sticky hands and dirty counter service tabels!

More than one pair of comfortable shoes.

[Debbie-TN]

I was trying to figure out if I should bring a mister or just a fan. It does seem like the fan would be better.

What do you think?

My favorite fan is the O2Cool Ipod shaped fan. The reason I like it is that the air comes out the top, so when you hang it around your neck, it cools you without having to hold it.

[disgirl]

Debbie: Can I ask you where you got this O2Cool fan? Thanks!

Great thread, THANKS!

[chloelovesdisney]

Sunblock, ponchos and deodorant.

[jadedbeauty14304]

My Dd loves her I-Fan, we had picked it up at Office Max for a couple of dollars. We also use the mister fans that they sell at WDW. I usually fill it with ice cubes and cold water before we leave the resort, and throughout the day from CS places. Warm mist does not help with the humidity, but COLD ice mist with the fan blowing on you really feels good when it gets so hot!!!!

I agree with the extra bras too. Either that or plan on doing some laundry during down times.

[ajleone]

I always have white petroleum jelly(bodyglide is probably better I have just never used it) to help against chaffing- I also always bring my own poncho so that I know it will be long enough that I can sit in it( hate getting my butt wet from the short WDW ponchos).

[Harambe]

The best fan I've bought is right at the China pavilion. You know, the old fashion kind that you open and fan yourself! So convenient and cheap ($6 for a lovely silk), it just slips into my backpack. Doesn't mist or anything, but I love it because it reminds me of Disney.

Someone did "borrow" my other one out of my backpack last trip. DD was so mad and insisted we go back to Epcot to buy another one.

Now I keep it in my teacher bag at school. I call it my "flash fan" - older gals will know what I mean :)

Anyway - China pavilion, $6, gorgeous, convenient.

[carrie1626]

;) don't forget your cell phone charger!!!
Personally, I have to do laundry, even on vacation. So I bring liquid detergent in a sealed container and softener sheets. I also bring plastic hangers from home, ther's never enough in the room. That way you can hang washed clothing if you don't want to dry.

[Lori2816]

August? Sunscreen, Sunscreen and oh yeah, Sunscreen! :)

[suzimar57]

visor, sunglasses, baby wipes, sunblock, water, teva sandals, coolmax sox, coolmax tops, light colored/lightweight skirt - and more water!

[danalee]

carrie1626 I also do laundry on vacation,:laundy: I found (from the dis boards) these neat little things called "laundry dropps" they are sealed little packets of detergent to go!
I got them off walmart.com for 4.97 for 20 of them. I thought it might help someone else if you do laundry at WDW!

[danalee]

my husband just asprins!!:goodvibes and we always need Benadral for my son, he always get the sniffles from certain AC in places:confused3

[thesupersmartguy]

A Credit Card. Peroid. :)

[addicted2dizney]

;) don't forget your cell phone charger!!!
Personally, I have to do laundry, even on vacation. So I bring liquid detergent in a sealed container and softener sheets. I also bring plastic hangers from home, ther's never enough in the room. That way you can hang washed clothing if you don't want to dry.

Ha! Carrie I brought all that stuff along too! :) DD14 only wears abercrombie and there is little room for shrinking! lol.. I bring the hangers along and a little ziploc bag of dryer sheets for the socks and non shrinking items. I did carry on luggage so I brought along a little dollar store size of powdered laundry detergent instead of the liquid.

[spokanemom]

A Credit Card. Peroid. :)

I was going to say a bucket of money. This might be easier to carry though!;)

[hoosll]

Lots of underwear, in fact take an extra pair with you in your backpack ....

Body glide or talcum for prickly heat and chafing

I have found I am more comfortable in a skirt than shorts, let the air circulate, so a gauzy skirt, just below the knees and some gauzy topps to screen the sun but not block the breezes.

I also like the cool max sports bras as they WILL wick the moisture away from your skin - Sam's or Walmart

Just remember if you use an antiperspirant, your body will sweat in all the other places, chest, back, crotch and feet.

Dress in light colored, lightly woven fabrics.

Don't forget a hat !!!!!!

[BEASLYBOO]

Most of all, don't forget your sense of humour and patience! I see so many unhappy faces in the crowd, it's a vacation, you are supposed to have fun! We go Jun and Aug every year, come rain or come shine (and there will be both) Have a Blast!!!!

[RustManFan]

Some kind of hat and sun screen would be musts for me....

[IMGONNABE40!]

I was going to mention the moisture wicking bras. I also like moisture wicking panties.

In the travel item section of WalMart you can get Tide sink paks. It is a small amount of laundry soap--may be a different concentration, don't know--that works nicely to rinse a few items in the hotel sink and hang to dry. In addition to the plastic hangers, I also bring clothes pins that can hook onto the hangers.

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[bytheblood]

Ponchos
Mister Fan
Light-colored clothing
Comfy Shoes
Moleskin
Blister Stick
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
A small Washcloth you can carry around the park and get wet as needed

[CanadianGuy]

We've missed moving this thread to the Disney "tips" forum where it's a better fi than here on the ThemeParks board.

Thanks,

Knox

[DowninMX]

Extra bathing suit

[APB513]

I also take peppermint foot lotion/scrub its great to pamper your tired feet after a long day, and peppermint is so cooling!;)

I second the Peppermint!! I bought Peppermint Leg Gel from the Body Shop. The first few days of my trip I didn't use it. I paid the price the next day. I finally started using it on my feet, legs and knees when I returned to the room. Very refreshing!!!! It made a BIG difference the next day!

[Lamandpercy]

I take medication with me I MIGHT need just in case. Coming from UK I went to a chemist (pharmacy) expecting to be able to buy what I needed to sort myself out. The guy just looked at me and said "ma'am you would need a prescription for that." This is something I can buy from a supermarket at home so this time I am prepared!

Also anything like aspirin you might want to use as you can buy it in the resorts but the price was :scared1:

I always have a very small sewing kit (won in a Christmas cracker of all things) in case a button falls off something.

I also take shampoo and conditioner as staying in DVC the little bottles don't last long with long thick hair.

I have learned (finally) NOT to take towels as the hotels have them for the room and the pools so it is a waste of case space.

[maddhatir]

Wow! Thanks for some of the suggestions!

I am going to look for the wicking bras tomorrow! One thing I HATE is wearing a bra in the heat!

I am also going to order the iPOD fan!:banana:

[dizlizzy223]

Make sure you're always carrying a poncho in the parks with the Florida rains and everything. I would also make sure to bring sunscreen in the park cause you will need it.

[maddhatir]

I JUST ordered 3 fans from e-bay! and guess what? They are lime green! :banana: Thanks again guys!:hug:

AND, I went to Kohls yesterday to check out the wicking bras- let me tell ya, the few Champion sports bras they had there were like a suit of armor shield:lmao: I would probably sweat just sitting still in the darn thing:rotfl2:

I tried on another one by Vanity Fair or Bali- I forget- but it did not fit right. I have to try Boscovs and go from there.

I am on a mission for a very light wicking bra- any girlies out there have any suggestions?? (maybe I should pose this question on the CB)

If I can't find one- I will just go with a real light bra with no wire.....and no support.....and why even wear a darn bra! :lmao:

They are torture I tell you! TORTURE!:scared:

[a1tinkfans]

im packing right now and i don't want to forget anything

LOTS OF PATIENCE! :rotfl2:

[kmccain]

Body Glide if anybody in your group is prone to chaffing.

I also take peppermint foot lotion/scrub its great to pamper your tired feet after a long day, and peppermint is so cooling!;)

I found a peppermint lotion at Target by Watkins

Avon has a product like Body Glide that I purchased for DD

I also brought packets by Crystal Light to put in the bottled water. They have one for hydration.

Lots of water, sunscreen and sweat rags! Plan a nap in the pm, the heat will wipe you right out!:scared:

Hope this helps! :cutie: