Am I crazy???? We are leaving in 17 days and I started getting clothes ready today!!

[njmom08]

We leave in 17 days and this afternoon I started writing my lists and getting the kids clothes together. I bought them all new Disney clothes so it's not like they will need them before the trip. I didn't pull out the suitcases yet but I almost did. Anyway, hubby thinks I am crazy but I am hoping my fellow disers can relate and appreciate my excitement!!

When do you start getting ready??

[MelanieC]

Nope - your not crazy. Life is so busy that if you don't start organizing now you will find yourself days or a day before your trip busy and overwhelmed. I'd rather start to think about it ahead of time and be ready.

I leave in about 113 days and I already have a bag that I throw items I buy in there (like toothbrushes, toothpaste, razors, etc.). As I buy it, it goes in a bag. DH also just showed me an envelope that had the military Disney $99 tickets, 2 Universal Studio Military Tickets, his Sea World printout of eligibility for the 4 free tickets. I also just placed a gift card from Disney Visa in there.

Just think if you didn't think of all these little things till right before you go- you'd be running around trying to find everything and starting to stress.

[bob6sims]

Its never to early to start preparing for a trip to WDW :cool1:

Hope you have a fantastic time :wizard:

[HollyP]

We leave in 17 days and this afternoon I started writing my lists and getting the kids clothes together. I bought them all new Disney clothes so it's not like they will need them before the trip. I didn't pull out the suitcases yet but I almost did. Anyway, hubby thinks I am crazy but I am hoping my fellow disers can relate and appreciate my excitement!!

When do you start getting ready??



I think you are a little late in starting:dance3:. I go in sept and placed my grocery order today. Now who's the crazy one?:rolleyes1

[loralie]

I am going in 29 days and I have put a few things aside but I feel like I have so much shopping to do. I bought a few things for my 2 boys and my DH is pretty much done with his clothes but I need a whole new set of summer clothes including a bathing suit! :scared1: Not looking forward to shopping for that one but I am looking forward to shopping for clothes.

Enjoy getting ready. Planning is half the fun of the trip.

Loralie

[Daddee]

I started packing 30 days out for this trip. as of tuesday all I have left is the last minute stuff.

And Im a guy.

[tiggerx3]

You're not crazy. It's never too early to start.

I usually start packing things 2 months before. We're not leaving until September and I already have all the toiletries. We have our list of things to pack and already bought new shorts and tank tops.

[DisneyBunny15]

I made a "packing list" 124 days out... DBF thinks I'm crazy..but I like to be excited and prepared!:lmao:

[themcgoos]

You waited until 17 days out to start!!?? YOU are the crazy one! haha
We start 90 days out, that's about as long as I can hold everyone off!!!
Have fun.....

[jimmalru80]

We leave in 54 days and I could fill the suitcase in 15 minutes. Most of my clothing is stacked in the closet, ready to go.

[Figaro's paws]

We leave in 17 days also and I have had the suitcases out and open in the spare room for 3 weeks now and have been filling them ever since! The whole room is dedicated to the holiday and has clothes hanging all around it:yay:

Its my first trip and Im sooooo excited! I dont want to forget anything and have been getting loads of helpful tips of here for things I will def need - DP swore he did not need a rain mac, but I got him one anyway, he will thank me when Florida has one of its famous rainfalls:rotfl:

[njmom08]

We leave in 17 days also and I have had the suitcases out and open in the spare room for 3 weeks now and have been filling them ever since! The whole room is dedicated to the holiday and has clothes hanging all around it:yay:

Its my first trip and Im sooooo excited! I dont want to forget anything and have been getting loads of helpful tips of here for things I will def need - DP swore he did not need a rain mac, but I got him one anyway, he will thank me when Florida has one of its famous rainfalls:rotfl:


Your first trip!!! That's so exciting! Have a great time!!!

[Goofy'slady]

I'm 12 days out and we're mostly packed. All that's left is for me to throw our undies in the suitcase and we're set - wait I've even packed undies already for the kids as we buy new ones for vacations so all that's left are ours. My husband packs his own suitcase and even he started packing this past weekend and exclaimed "I'm so excited about our trip". I of course simply smiled but inside I was like " I KNOW, SO AM I" - but I played it cool.

We've all got new clothes and but my husband took out all of his trunks and has decided that the 5lbs he's packed on over the winter ='s new trunks for him. THANK YOU GOD! I couldn't stand one pair in particular.

T.

[mickeystoontown]

We go to WDW every year so I buy things all year long. I have a WDW box in the closet and every time I buy something for the trip, it goes in the box. I buy clothes off season so when the Disney Outlet had graphic tees for $5.00 and under, I stocked up. I'll probably get our suitcases out two weeks before we leave but I won't actually start putting stuff in them until about a week out.

[mkandjpsmom]

I am 26 days out and I asked my mom to borrow a suitcase so I can start packing this weakend. My MIL is laughing at me bc I'm very unorganized, but I am just to excited I have to do something!!

[kid@heart2]

OMG..I'm LATE!! In 8 more sleeps we will be on our way..still nothing packed..well I have a huge mess in my bedroom and suitcases are present but thats it..

[Sunshine1987]

I always have a "Trip Box" going months before our vacations. However, when we moved our trip up from December to May due to the 4/3 deal and work conflicts, it really put a crunch on my planning time!

I have a ton of work (for school/work) to do between now and when we leave but it seems I cannot concentrate on anything but DISNEY!

Last Saturday I spent 1/2 the day downloading Disney songs for me and all my kids for our mp3 players. We now have "Yo ho, Pirates of the Caribbean", "grim grinning ghosts" and many many more Disney theme songs to listen to for our trip! On the way home from work today I listened to Be Our Guest!!! :dance3::dance3:

So to answer your question, are you crazy for being excited and preping for your trip? NoWAY! unless we all are!!!!:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[disneysuncat]

We don't go until Thanksgiving and I have already started putting things aside in a box, like a new jacket I plan to wear there, a couple of new tops, etc. (well it helps that I sell clothes for a living, but still.) I ordered my little girl a new pair of shoes for our trip just today. So, I am TOTALLY crazy, as I am six months out! I keep thinking "I only have SIX MONTHS to get ready!"

[noahdove]

I don't leave for 114 days and I had my suitcase out today putting items in it that I have bought:) Never can start too early:)

[Candikayne]

I leave in 13 days and I am pretty much done packing!!!:cool1:

I only have to pack the things I'm still using (brush, comb, etc.).
The bags are already by the door.

My family thinks I am totally nuts.

Thank God for the boards.....a place where I can feel "normal"!!

[letthewookiewin]

If your DH thinks your crazy, he would really think I'm crazy. As soon as we book our trip, I make a tenative list of things I want to bring and things that I will have to buy for our trip. For example on our next trip, we won't go unitl May 2010, but we will book it August 2009. Right after I book I will make the two lists. Then every couple of weeks or so, I will buy something off the list and pack it in our luggage. When the item is put in the luggage I write it on a list attached to it, and it is marked on the list of things to buy. This year I will be able to makes these list on my iPhone and will be easier to take with me when shopping. I do this b/c we always take new toiletries, medications, and contact supplies with us. Also, I usually buy enough new socks, undies and t-shirts to last our entire trip. On the clothes I just put them in the bag until I need to wash them before packing.

[LydiaAch]

I've started packing the kids but not myself...Dh will pack the night before!

[geenerbell]

We leave in 54 days and I could fill the suitcase in 15 minutes. Most of my clothing is stacked in the closet, ready to go.

You gotta love the stacks. I start my as soon as my trip is paid in full.

[LydiaAch]

Having insomnia makes time go so much slower!

[ang]

Don't feel bad...I have things in a bag for me and a duffle bag for my daughter. Bought some new clothes all ready packed.:lmao:I have a spread sheet everything I need to pack..to check off. ;)

[Candikayne]

If your DH thinks your crazy, he would really think I'm crazy. As soon as we book our trip, I make a tenative list of things I want to bring and things that I will have to buy for our trip. For example on our next trip, we won't go unitl May 2010, but we will book it August 2009. Right after I book I will make the two lists. Then every couple of weeks or so, I will buy something off the list and pack it in our luggage. When the item is put in the luggage I write it on a list attached to it, and it is marked on the list of things to buy. This year I will be able to makes these list on my iPhone and will be easier to take with me when shopping. I do this b/c we always take new toiletries, medications, and contact supplies with us. Also, I usually buy enough new socks, undies and t-shirts to last our entire trip. On the clothes I just put them in the bag until I need to wash them before packing.

Let's face it......Packing and Preping is our therapy!!!!:yay:

I done trying to convince the nuts I call my family that I am the sane one....because you know what? They reap the benefits of all my planning.
Deep down....I know they appreciate it....but can't resist a little ribbing now and again!

[Candikayne]

Having insomnia makes time go so much slower!

You're right about that....that's what the boards are for.
I love to log in on the weekend....when I can't sleep.
Lord knows....I will hardly be able to sleep now....I fly out on 5/16/09!!!

[Candikayne]

I've started packing the kids but not myself...Dh will pack the night before!

My Hubby is the same way!
I could never do that!
I need a least a few months to get my act together.

[taymacsmom]

Wow! Do I feel better. I was starting to think that I was the only one! We are over 100 days out and I have started to buy things and put them together in the suitcase already. My family thinks I am crazy, I prefer to call it organized! I am having so much fun just with the planning.:cool1:

[matthew&haleysmom]

I feel normal here! :lmao: My mom & I just had a conversation this morning about making a list of things we need to start packing. You know, the things we might forget! :eek: We will start our list and packing this weekend. Also, we were trying to decide how many suitcases to pack. She wants to make sure she will have enough room to get all of the stuff she and my kids buy home. :scared1:

[yngathrt]

i have about 25 days left and i can't start packing for Florida yet b/c i have another trip the same week i leave! i have been looking online for tips and other people's stories though! i can't wait!