Your Vacation Box

[englishteacha]

I know some of us start putting aside items in a vacation box for our trips. I started mine yesterday!!

So far it has:
Purex laundry sheets
Dryer sheets
Tiny bottle of Shout
tiny bottle of Febreeze
tiny bottle of dish detergent
some dishwasher detergent

first aid items
chapstick with sunscreen

Items I'll add later:
Ponchos
mini fans

What's in yours?

[sshudson99]

OMG, I have been throwing stuff in a box for 4-5 months and we don't go until June :lmao: I have in my box:

outfits that I have bought for Disney (me, DS, and DD..DH is on his own)
new socks and yes undies
swim wear
ponchos
chapstick
moleskin
deoderant
bandaids
mini fans
batteries
sharpie markers
Tylanol
neon glow sticks
beach towels
Koolaid packs (for the water bottles)
sunglasses


and I am sure I have forgot something in that list. I mainly throw stuff in there so I will not have to look for it later, like the kids sunglasses, they will throw them everywhere.

Also, I just ordered me and DS some new Crocs online and I got DD some new flip flops and tennis shoes so we can get them broke in before we leave;)

[mamateacher]

What a great idea....to start a vacation box! I was at the Dollar Store today and came across some laundry bags, over-the-door shoe organizers, and glow sticks, but I thought it was too soon to start buying things for our August trip!

I saw in various places on the Disboards that people bring laundry bags for dirty clothes to keep the room more organized and clean. Never thought of this before, but it's a wonderful idea. Does everyone use the nylon laundry bags? Do you do laundry at the hotel before going home?

Thanks for starting this thread. It's sure to give me more ideas!

[GRUMPY D]

we also pack a small package of baby wipes to clean up the kids after they eat ice cream and they are also good to wipe yourself down when your hot and sweaty and a small bottle of clorox anywhere spray to wipe off tables be for we eat , some glow stix's and Disney stickers we let the kids hand out the stickers to other kids before the parade

[sassyredhead]

My box:

*Over-the-door shoe rack
*power strip with 6 outlets (so we don't fight over the outlets to plug in phones/Nintendos/etc)
*tiny bottles of: laundry detergent, lysol spray, tide to go pen
*foaming hand soap
*disposable ponchos
*battery-powered electric toothbrushes (because we leave our Sonic toothbushes at home)
*lots o' sunscreen since we are a pale family!
*boxes of ziplocs in various sizes
*2 pop-up laundry hampers

[roadtrippin2wdw]

We let our kids each buy one of those glowing wands from the carts around evening parade times 2 years ago. Those go into the box and brought w/ on our next two trips. Also, I throw an extra night light in there so I don't forget!

[growinupdisney]

we just decided in January that we were going in April so I have been busy!
So far:
My dd has 4 new custome disney outfits([SIZE="3"]SHE WILL BE SO CUTE, tHANKS ETSY.COM
NEW STROLLER
New Back Pack
New Cooler Backpack
Hanging organizer for closet to hold extras
Muffins
Cookies
Crackers
Slim Jims
cereal
granola bars
peanuts
deoderant
new crocs for me! plus 2 new outfits
babywipes
antibacterial gel
travel toothbrushes
trail mix
drink packets for water
Parks Tickets
pop hamper
batteries

Need:
Ponchos
Sd card for camera
more snacks
bottled water
sodas
To buy DH new shoes but he is refusing!

[ZoZo]

Bodyglide
Mister fans
Clothespins
Ziplocs
Pop-up hamper
Power strip
Ponchos
Extra batteries
Wet wipes
Swimmer's towel
Moleskin

[noahdove]

phone chargers, quarters for laundry. $2.00 per load/wash and dry..stamps for postcards we send home...address labels for those postcards...

[jacksmom]

Great ideas! I need to start my box!:lmao: I have bought some ponchos and some batteries! I guess I need to get on the ball!:rotfl:

[Brit_Jude]

I started my box last night....

I went to Wal-Mart and in the kids party favors section near the greetings cards they had these short little pink light up wand thingy's with a globe on the end. Inside the globe was a glittery disc with Princess written on it and when you press the button it lights up and spins. They were $3. I bought two one for my DF's Niece and one from my friends little girl. These are for our vacation starting in July, much cheaper than the Disney fare.

So the only thing I have in my planning box at the moment are these two light up wands.:wizard:

[noahdove]

I forgot a must: a click bic permanent marker for autographs...the characters love them....green only for Peter Pan:)

[tinkermom23]

My box has been in my closet since we came back from WDW. I trow in any free samples I can get my hands on and cheap little goodie toys I think might be a hit. Now that it's getting closer, I throw in snacks I get on sale (if they are in the cupboard they will get eaten!) and I got T-shirts and sweatshirts when they were on clearance.

What's in everyone else's box????

[braylan]

Great Post! This motivates me to start one and I will this weekend!! :thumbsup2

[drmommy]

Need to start a box! ...so I'm subscribing

[tscrapper]

I haven't started a box but have a list maybe I should do that since vacation is in 20 days!!

[WickedNicole]

So far I have

hand sanitizer
waterproof bags I made for wet bathing suits, wet ponchos, etc
mini fans I got on clearance at walmart woo hoo lol
custom shirts that I had made for DS
a tube of glowsticks
the pins DS wants to trade
a blanket

need tons more stuff, but just started putting things together. we don't leave for a few months still.

[saffron1000]

So excited...just started my box today. Only sample shampoo and conditioner and a box of cheerios I got on sale. It's a start right?!?

[kimis]

I actually use two drawers until about a month before the trip than it all goes in a box. We don't go for 286 days but I have already started organizing what I still need to get. :)

[agemini4life]

Our trip is in just a month and I've just started.

If I may, what is moleskin?? Notepads?

[Caydence3]

me to I need to start a box also

[MamaJessie]

Ok so I already packed a bag of clearance Christmas stuff and want to start another box of random stuff too.

Out of curiosity, what is the over the door shoe organizer for?

Thanks for any ideas :thumbsup2

[MyVirtueAidan]

In my box:

All of our Ears
DDs themed dress for our Ohana Dinner
New Tees for DS
Over the door shoe organizer
New Cindy Dress for DD's BBB appt
Huge Beach Towel


Need to get:

Colored Sharpies
Laundry Bag
Zip Lock Bags
Hand Sanatizer
Snacks
Breakfast Foods

[Carrie772]

we also pack a small package of baby wipes to clean up the kids after they eat ice cream and they are also good to wipe yourself down when your hot and sweaty and a small bottle of clorox anywhere spray to wipe off tables be for we eat , some glow stix's and Disney stickers we let the kids hand out the stickers to other kids before the parade

I use the handi wipes that are anti-bac. That way I can clean off the yuck from the CS tables too.

Our trip is in just a month and I've just started.

If I may, what is moleskin?? Notepads?

Moleskin is this great sticky stuff for blisters prevention. It's sooo much stickier than a bandaid and will not shift in your shoes. I know where my blister-prone spots, so when I get up in the am, I go ahead and bind them up with the mole skin. I think i get the band aid brand. You do need scissors to cut shapes out though. It comes in a big square sheet.

Ok so I already packed a bag of clearance Christmas stuff and want to start another box of random stuff too.

Out of curiosity, what is the over the door shoe organizer for?

Thanks for any ideas :thumbsup2

The shoe organizer is for the bathroom. You hang it on the door to the bathtub and store all your countertop items on it. With 4+ people in a room trying to get ready at one sink, the mess can really pile up.

[pooh2001]

love this thread - please keep it active.

My 'box' is a soft cloth sided large rectangle which will fit on the top shelf of the closet when we finally get back to WDW. I bought it on sale from Lands End on-line.
I took a Mickey stamp and ink stamped red Mickeys on the off-white sides for decorations. There is yellow trim on the 'box'. We will bring our box with us to use in the resort room closet.

So far I have only zip lock bags to use during the summer rainy days.
I will start to add items per this thread.

Thanks!

[drmommy]

Love, love, love these! They're in my box now!

These Table Toppers are great for babies who don't cooperate with bowls/plates yet, and moms who don't want their babies eating off of the table. I've also seen them in a plastic dispenser similar to a travel wipes dispenser. I've only seen the Sesame Street version at Target and Babies R Us, but apparently they make Pooh and Friends!

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3029061

[DisGirl23]

we also pack a small package of baby wipes to clean up the kids after they eat ice cream and they are also good to wipe yourself down when your hot and sweaty and a small bottle of clorox anywhere spray to wipe off tables be for we eat , some glow stix's and Disney stickers we let the kids hand out the stickers to other kids before the parade

That is sooo sweet! :hug:

[iheartjacksparrow]

Love this thread! I didn't even realize that I have been collecting things here and there and just shoving them in my closet! I'd rather make a nice official Disney box so it all stays organized!!
Some of the things I have or that I would include would be:

Air freshner/febreeze (I like when things smell really good!)
Pop Up Hamper
Over the Shoe storage
Similiar to the shoe storage, there is that stackable bin thing that hangs in a closet. Can't think of the name of it, but I have one. It collapses though so its easy to pack, yet it provides a lot of extra storage for clothes! You can put each outfit of the week in one section :)
Snacks-Chex Mix, Pringles, Granola bars, pop tarts, cereal
Magazines
A little first aid kit
Extra brush, old hair straightner, curling iron, toilettries, etc.
Glow Sticks
Tape
Stuff to decorate the room with
tape
Extra Power Strip
I know theres more! It's getting late though and I can't think ! :surfweb:

I'm suprised no one said mugs!?
I save those trip after trip until they're too worn out and I have to get new ones lol..

[stacy347]

So far this is what is in my Mickey tote bag for the trip:

*5 boxes of Disney fruit snacks
*Campbell's Disney soups
*my hipster bag for the days we'll be doing a lot of walking
*hangers with clips for drying swimsuits
*an over the door organizer
*a giant Mickey pen for autographs (found at Dollar Tree)
*autograph book (it's actually a Disneyland Paris one that I found brand new at the thrift store for 80 cents, LOL ~ the only signature in it is Mickey on the first page)
*some Disney game books and the Disney Scene It cards for passing the time,
*glow bracelets from Dollar Tree
*some Monsters, Inc. sandwich bags for odds and ends (just bought these because they were cute, LOL)
*Alice in Wonderland book from Dollar Spot at Target which I will be asking Alice to sign for DD15.
*a small tension rod for extra hanging space in a doorway (saw that tip here on the Dis and it is a good one!)

I'll be keeping up on what everyone else is taking and adding things in that seem like a good idea for us ~ so many good ideas here! :goodvibes

[pattibehan]

I use a big wicker basket that fits in the well of my van. So far

Febreeze
Purex laundry sheets
box of garbage bags
box of Ziplock bags (bigger size)
2 toothbrush holders
power strip/surge protector
rain ponchos
mister fan bottles
water bottles with carabiners attached
box of glass cleaner wipes
air freshener ( hotel bathrooms are way too close to the living room!!)
over the door shoe organizer
small dish liquid (we always stay in a suite)
roll of paper towels


I seem to add to it every day...26 days to go!!:cool1:

[tpimental]

We are not going until the fall but I have already started to make lists of things to be picking up as summer approaches. This is a GREAT thread and I will now be getting a Disney specific rubber maid to hold things. I love to read what everyone else has to get ideas. Thanks for starting this. Awesome.

[jacksmom]

Thanks to this thread, I have gotten more organized this week and have added to my box: cereal, poptarts, drinks, more ponchos, a Princess swimsuit and flip flops for dd, Purex laundry sheets, glow necklaces, and some Easter stuff! :rotfl:

[angelsmith52]

Well, I don't have an official box started yet but I do have a few things put aside. Since our trip is a surprise, I have been putting stuff in a drawer to give them as we are driving there. I have some freebies I got online...1. a set of luggage tags with my DD and Belle on them..2. A set of personalized maps of the parks, and I am waiting on a photo book of our day in Epcot last year. It's a start!

[liz827]

Wow, I guess I need to start a box... we go in May!

So far I just have sunblock for DD :laughing: Well, I have a few things to make a book (stickers, clear sleeves, binder, pictures) for DD for when we get there to show her all the things that we're going to do - she doesn't know about the trip.

On my list to get:
ponchos
fan spritzers
baby wipes
snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, water, fruit...)
band aids/neosporin/aspirin... for me and her :thumbsup2
glow sticks
sharpies
autograph book

I'm sure I'll add more things as I find them!

[LadySiren]

Oooooh! I just finished compiling all the practical Disney tips I found in that really loooooong thread here in this forum but I'm going to add another section to my file that has Vacation Box suggestions. :thumbsup2

[BiancaBernard&Penny]

And to think I thought I was the only nut that does this!

We have a laundry basket with:
some travel size toothpaste and floss from our last dentist visit
little hand gel, shampoo, etc
plastic baskets to hold various stuff in out room
stroller rain cover, stroller gate check bag
various plastic zipper bags to pack in (like the ones sheets come packaged in)
travel sized tubes of motrin
disney hair bands
a 6 pack of water (we had a great coupon, we'll add more later)
bandaids, blister pads, blister stick, neosporin
mini fans
a roll up cosmetic bag to hang on the back of the stroller
sharpies
heavy paper towels that I made into pre-soaped disposable dishcloths
My Minne Ears headband, Bianca's lime green Mickey ear hat!

We go in June (after a few warm months at home) so I can't pre-pack clothes- last year we went in May so I felt confident pre-packing bathing suits and a selection of summer outfits since we didn't need much before then.

I'll keep an eye out for sales or coupons and add Gatorade G2 packets, Propel packets, granola bars, dried fruit, ranch dip cups, snack packs, etc as I buy them.

[hollisterluva92]

Wow! I really need to get a move on! My trips on April 12th! I have quite a few things together, they're just all over my room....
-Both of my ear hats
-spray fans
-ponchos
-bathing suits
-beach towels
-sunscreen
-tanning lotion
-shoes
-bandaids
I have a ton of other stuff...I just don't remember what! I'll be heading up to my room to start my box tonight!!!

[My2BabiesLexis&Dill]

Went to FL and they had marked down their travel products, all in date too! I got some aloe (just in case we do get a sunburn) and pepto. We already have our ponchos, mistin fans, fanny pack in our tote.

I've got clothes on layaway for the kids(if they get them now, they want to wear them PLUS I don't have to pay all of it up front)

**Thanks for the reminder. I need to buy some bodyglide.

[SiAmCrAzY]

Great Idea! I just throw stuff in my suitcase so its there when i go to pack :)
so far I have

*travel toothpaste
*travel shampoo & conditoner (took me forever to find my brand in mini, now i refill from the bigger bottles)
*moleskin (I have yet to need it, but just in case)
*shout wipes
*chapstick
*mini hand lotion
*travel q tips
*a couple floss piks
*ziplock bagies + one big freezer bag for swimsuit
*trading pins
*mini antibacterial (bath & body) with a rubbercase
*contact stuff
*face sunscreen
*spray sunscreen
*hair clips
*1 new outfit
*LUSH bar soap & tin
*allergy/dustmite pillow case
*baby wipes/anti bac wipes

I love the idea of address labels!

[LaurLaur04]

My box includes:

-"Birthday Girl" T-shirt
-mini-fans
-car adapter for DVD player
-cash envelope (putting $100 in there each time I get paid for spending money)
-glow necklaces/bracelets
-custom maps
-Snow white DVD (going to buy a couple Disney DVDs for the 12 hour drive down there!)

Need:
-Travel bag (looking at a Vera Bradley hipster)
-Ponchos
-MNSSHP Ticket
-Snacks, bottled water

My trip isn't until September either! lol

[2Tiggies]

I wont repeat all the previous posters' lists as mine is fairly similar. What I did add this year is a waterproof "phone" holder on a lanyard which I bought off eBay for the waterparks to keep my KTTW card, a bit of cash and can also fit in the phone or something else if necessary. Don't like leaving stuff lying on the lounger when swimming - even at the resort.

I also always take a couple of drying up cloths and some cheap dish cloths pre soaked in washing up liquid, dried out and placed in a ziploc bag. I always use these to wash our refillable mugs in the room as rinsing them at the foodcourt doesn't get the smell of the previous drink out of it.

[2Tiggies]

Oh, just remembered to add:

Always take ziploc bags and one or two small sealable plastic containers. DD often doesn't finish her food and is then starving an hour later so I put the leftovers in there if they are substantial and at least I know they won't mess in my packpack. :goodvibes

[bamamolly]

I'm so glad I found this thread!!! We leave in two months and I can't start a box as we are surprising ODD but I can start my list! Thanks!!

[justplaingoofy]

mini misting fans
ponchos
lanyard
disney tattoos

I buy these thin blue cloths for washing dishes and brush on dish detergent on them. I let them dry and cut them into strips and put them into a zip loc bag. Works out great for washing mugs.

[twinmom2003]

We are not going until June, but I have had my box since December!:lmao: Here is what is in my box:
travel sewing kit
mister fans
mickey ears
pins and lanyards
autograph book
ponchos
swimsuits
water shoes
disney crocs
the t-shirts that I am making
glow sticks
cups
hand sani

I still need quite a bit, but its a start!

[2Tiggies]

mini misting fans
ponchos
lanyard
disney tattoos


Oooh, DIsney Tattoos! Thanks, I remember DD getting them at the resort and they only lasted a couple of days with all the swimming (and the likes of Kali River Rapids :rotfl2:). It really adds up over the time you're there at $6 a pop!

Does anyone know if you can take glo sticks in your carryon on the plane or if they should be packed in the hold?

[justplaingoofy]

Oooh, DIsney Tattoos! Thanks, I remember DD getting them at the resort and they only lasted a couple of days with all the swimming (and the likes of Kali River Rapids :rotfl2:). It really adds up over the time you're there at $6 a pop!

Does anyone know if you can take glo sticks in your carryon on the plane or if they should be packed in the hold?

We had glo necklaces/bracelets and packed them in our carryon.

[ohanna]

We had glo necklaces/bracelets and packed them in our carryon.

Did you put them in the quart baggie or just packed in the bag?:goodvibes

[justplaingoofy]

Did you put them in the quart baggie or just packed in the bag?:goodvibes

We just threw them in the bag (no zip lock)...
Didn't have any issues....not sure if its because the necklaces/bracelets don't have ALOT of fluid in it. If you have room in your zip lock then i'd throw it in. If not, i wouldn't worry about it too much

[ohanna]

Thank you :)

[DaisyH]

We leave in 3 days, and I used this thread to make my last minute list before I went shopping. The only thing that I can add is Chewing Gum. They do not sell it in the parks. I have not started packing a thing yet!:scared1:

[justplaingoofy]

We leave in 3 days, and I used this thread to make my last minute list before I went shopping. The only thing that I can add is Chewing Gum. They do not sell it in the parks. I have not started packing a thing yet!:scared1:

Daisy...you call yourself a dis'er? 3 days & not packed:scared1:

Come'on..most of us are not traveling for atleast a month and we're already packed :rotfl:

[tinkermom23]

Daisy...you call yourself a dis'er? 3 days & not packed:scared1:

Come'on..most of us are not traveling for atleast a month and we're already packed :rotfl:

Yeah! I'm not the only one!!
I have packed... repacked...switched bags...packed again...and we don't leave for over a month. :cool1:

[DisGirl23]

Yeah! I'm not the only one!!
I have packed... repacked...switched bags...packed again...and we don't leave for over a month. :cool1:

Look at my ticker... I've been slowly packing since we got back last October! :lmao: Even thought there's still 6 months left, every time I toss even the smallest item into my luggage I smile from ear to ear! Just knowing we're going back. :woohoo:

[indimom]

I couldn't resist when I saw some of these items on clearance and knew we'd be able to use them for our trip. I've got:
Glow bracelets, swords and wands, etc.
Disney Pirate tattoos for DS.
Hair glitter for DD (and maybe me).
Water Shoes for the water parks ($2 a pair, woo hoo).
Rhinestones to decorate DD's visor.
Disney Cars and Princesses sandwich bags.
Purex laundry sheets.
Backpacks.
Guide to the Magic books.
Epcot Passports (love the talented folks on the DISigns forum)
Ponchos.
Disney Princess chapstick, notebooks, pens.
Sharpies.
And probably a lot more...

I've also got our new clothes hanging in a corner of my closet. Can't pack them quite yet, I wouldn't want to iron on vacation... :rotfl:

[Duckyiam71]

Indimom-Where did you find Disney pirate tatoos?
I also have my Disney box started. I have the usual suspects but I also have clothespin. Got that off another thread..you can use them for the curtains if they dont close. Or hang things to dry . They dont take up much space and they are super cheap.

[drmommy]

I couldn't resist when I saw some of these items on clearance and knew we'd be able to use them for our trip. I've got:
Glow bracelets, swords and wands, etc.
Disney Pirate tattoos for DS.
Hair glitter for DD (and maybe me).
Water Shoes for the water parks ($2 a pair, woo hoo).
Rhinestones to decorate DD's visor.
Disney Cars and Princesses sandwich bags.
Purex laundry sheets.
Backpacks.
Guide to the Magic books.
Epcot Passports (love the talented folks on the DISigns forum)
Ponchos.
Disney Princess chapstick, notebooks, pens.
Sharpies.
And probably a lot more...

I've also got our new clothes hanging in a corner of my closet. Can't pack them quite yet, I wouldn't want to iron on vacation... :rotfl:

I'm also curious about these items...

[indimom]

I found the Disney POTC tattoos on clearance after Halloween, so I doubt you will be able to find them now...They were individually packaged to hand out for Halloween.

The passports I can help you with. Do a search for Epcot Passport designs. Tons of folks on the Creative Disigns forum have designed their own passports. I liked donatalie's the best. I copied and saved them, then went to one of the photo-book sites (I forget now which one) and created a 4X6 photo book with them. It didn't save me anything (still cost me $10), but I could personalize them for the kids and liked the colorful designs more than the ones sold at Epcot. They came out perfectly.

HTH!!

[cathydwin]

As my DH lost to bring baseball caps - we bring some of the single suction cup hook to hang his hats on. Especially helpful when you wear a hat in the pool. DH has disney suitcase:
Hats & Sunglasses
Sunglass holders - case or neck string
batteries
charges
power stirps
Suction cup hooks - 3 minimum
Shower Caddy
soap dish - he likes his own
moleskin chaffing cream
ear drops that dry water in the ear
ear plugs
bathroom spray
small flashlight
Gold Bond power for feet/shoes
rain coat/poncho
a "magic towel" from the disney store in case need to dry feet or cool down.
Have given 1 or 2 away to others after the Kali Rapid ride!!
The card holder for fasspass & room card
Lanyard

Just remember, you can also leave something out if need be but hope it doesn't become I wish I had....!

[englishteacha]

Thanks for the clothespins reminder! I'll add those to mine. I had to upgrade from my shoebox sized box to a beach bag. I added my mini fan and ponchos the other day.

[bamamolly]

OK, where do you find the misting fans at WM? I looked for them last night and couldn't find anything. Are they just not out yet since it isn't summer yet?

[loveysbydesign]

I gotta get started on ours even though we have 8 months til we go-lol! Although thankfully there is a little less to pack when we go in Nov. vs. May!

[loveysbydesign]

OK, where do you find the misting fans at WM? I looked for them last night and couldn't find anything. Are they just not out yet since it isn't summer yet?
I just saw them at KMart in their summer section the other day!

[indimom]

OK, where do you find the misting fans at WM? I looked for them last night and couldn't find anything. Are they just not out yet since it isn't summer yet?

I found mine near the home improvement section - lightbulbs, furnace filters and paint - nowhere near the summer stuff. :confused3 I thought it was a strange place for it, but whatever.

It is possible that they simply don't have them out yet. I would think they would start selling them soon, since we're heading into spring and they usually get seasonal and holiday stuff out earlier rather than later!
Good Luck finding yours!

[Carrie772]

I found mine near the home improvement section - lightbulbs, furnace filters and paint - nowhere near the summer stuff. :confused3 I thought it was a strange place for it, but whatever.


For us they are by all that stuff and there are table top fans and box fans in the same area. I think that's the category they are stocked in.

[seadd67]

this Is a great Idea,I never thought about doing this:confused3. For the all guys trips(its me and my DS:cool1:) whats your must??

[smidgy]

Slim Jims

!

A MUST!!!!! they fit in your fammy pack!

I use clothespins instead of chip clips.

may I add: travel games and/or a deck of cards
those little airplane -sized bottles of liquor they sell at the liquor store.

[GRUMPY D]

disney tattoos ?

justplangoofy where do you get the disney tattoos at ?

[disneychard]

I'll have to start one soon!!

:banana::banana:

[DisneyDorkORama]

love it!

I wont start until some of the summer stuff starts to go on clearance. Thats the best time to buy!

[poohbear8]

Everytime one of us goes to the dentist, I snatch the trial size toothpaste and put it away. I hate having to buy them, when we get them every 6 months for free. I found if I leave them out, certain people in the house (DH) will use them.

I also start collecting new shiny pennies for the flat penny machines. It seems to be the one thing that takes the longest to collect for trips.

[seadd67]

Everytime one of us goes to the dentist, I snatch the trial size toothpaste and put it away. I hate having to buy them, when we get them every 6 months for free. I found if I leave them out, certain people in the house (DH) will use them.

I also start collecting new shiny pennies for the flat penny machines. It seems to be the one thing that takes the longest to collect for trips.

We are to pickey:rolleyes1,we have to have one brand of tooth paste so we buy one big tube for the trip and just throw It away after words but thats a great Idea:cool1: the penny collecting now thats one I will use. We have not did the penny stamping In a couple of years so that would be fun also buying some quater rolls and put aside:thumbsup2

[Tinkermom76]

I wasn't sure what I had so I just went through my box and found......


• Disney Princess tree and ornaments
• Purex
• Tripod
• Disposable razors
• Shave cream
• Febreze
• Hair elastics
• Brush
• Hand cream
• Lysol spray
• Soap
• Kids toothpaste
• Over door shoe rack
• Disney lanyards
• Kids ID bracelets
• Sunglasses
• Expanding file
• Disney pens
• Glow sticks
• Headphones for plane
• Ziploc bags – many sizes
• Pop up hamper
• Power strip
• Band aids
• Poly to go
• Sunscreen
• Kool-aid to go
• Rain ponchos
• Toothpaste
• Tooth brushes
• wipes

I think I'm in good shape for December!!!:banana::banana::banana:

[BiancaBernard&Penny]

It's a boring rainy day in PA so I spent a looong time browsing the dollar store and drug store while I was there.

I added: A mini version of my fav deodorant, princess band-aids, bacitracin packets, a Little Mermaid swim ring (takes up almost NO space brand new), some Minnie barrettes, and a Fairies lip balm.

I bought "Penny" a Gymboree "Mermaid" outfit off ebay that arrived yesterday and added I that, too.

I might add that "Penny" was dressed as Snow White during our shopping :goodvibes

The other night I had a dream (nightmare?) that it was time to leave for the airport and I suddenly realized I had forgotten to pack! Well, if that actually happens, at least I can dump the box in a suitcase and be halfway there. Somehow, I doubt I'll forget, though :laughing:

[flipflopmom]

a lot of what is listed! (actually, I think everything. :laughing:) Plus!

batteries for misting fans and colored spinners
eyeglasses screwdriver kit
girls' rubber id bracelets
bowls for cereal, etc.
duct tape - you never know!
pipe cleaners - hours of fun!
stickers of all sorts
suction cup for hanging lanyards
lanyards, id holders,
baggalini
lysol wipes
stroller fans
m&Ms tubes for pressed pennies, quarters to buy them with
safety pins
child's binoculors for AK
shower curtain liner to cover stroller in case of rain
bandana to hang on stroller for easy id
stroller id tags

[jillianml]

My list is the same except I use our spare bedroom and spread out all 6 suitcases.I am almost packed!LOL My friends at work laugh when I say I am going home to pack for disney and we dont leave for 2 months!I look through them alot !

[OneWayFilms]

These sound like GREAT ideas. But I'm curious, are these boxes and supplies for mailing to your resort? If not, how will you carry all this?

[jillianml]

We are flying and will pack our supplies in our suitcases.We are using the magical express,so our stuff will magically land in our room!

[maiapapaya]

Most of what I've got has already been covered. A few to add:
*my DDs' good princess accessories (that I don't want used for everyday dress up)
*a big shopping tote from the Disney store that we use for a pool bag
*plastic bowls (ziploc brand I think) & cutlery
*swiss army knife

[seadd67]

My list is the same except I use our spare bedroom and spread out all 6 suitcases.I am almost packed!LOL My friends at work laugh when I say I am going home to pack for disney and we dont leave for 2 months!I look through them alot !

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2:,ok i am not laughing anymore:sad2: I want a spare bedroom to layout our luggage to look at!:lmao: I would make a list and change it offten:rolleyes1 ok I am enveys!!

[maiapapaya]

And I forgot ...
*travel size bottles of hand sanitizer

[jillianml]

I ordered from ebay some nail art disney nail embellishments.They are now packed.Soooo cool!

[maiapapaya]

I ordered from ebay some nail art disney nail embellishments.They are now packed.Soooo cool!

Oooo, I want some! Off to search eBay ... :thumbsup2

[drmommy]

I ordered from ebay some nail art disney nail embellishments.They are now packed.Soooo cool!

Just got some Minnie Mouse ones for $1.99!! Thanks for the heads up!

[iristat]

Wow - I feel that I am lagging in this area. We leave in November:goodvibes. I will now have to start my Disney stash. Thanks for all the great ideas. Somethings I wouldn't have thought of (until I needed them when I got there).

[Al and Kate's Mom]

I have almost all of this stuff bought - needless to say, it has overflowed my rubbermaid Disney box (don't tell DH) :rotfl:

Car Bags - books, notebooks, pens/crayons, stickers, activity books
Sleep Buddies
Ipod
DVDs
Kindles & Chargers
Laptop, powercord, lock
Camera, power cord, batteries, memory cards
Video camera, power cord, disks
Wii, controlers, balance board, games
Disposable Cameras
Target/Publix Bags
Change for Tolls
Window Shades
Bibles
Cell phones & chargers
Overnight Bag for Macon
Drivers' Licenses & Copies
Birth Certificates & Copies
Credit Cards & Copies
Cash
Confirmation Sheets
Vouchers & Copies
Insurance Cards & Copies
Mapquest Directions & Addresses
Planning Book
Rewards Card & Copy
Cast Member Cards
Mousekeeping Envelopes
Collapsible Cooler
Pool Toys
Arm Floaties
Swim Goggles
Park Bags
Ribbons for Stroller
Pens & Sharpies
Personal Fans
Autograph Books
Lanyard & Trading Pins
Penny Book & Pennies/Quarters
Glow Bracelets
Post-It Pads
Safety Pins
Sewing Kit
Sunscreen
Aloe
Thermometer
First Aid Kit
Bandaids
Neosporin
Peroxide
Cotton Balls
Ziploc Bags
Disinfecting Wipes
Antibacterial Gel
Shanrene Bracelets
Removable Hooks
Tape
Gum
Air Freshner
Hangers
Paper Towels
Tissues
Vitamins
Tylenol
Excedrin
Advil
Advil Cold & Sinus
Pepcid
Tums
Cough Medicine
Girls' Tylenol
Girls' Ibuprofen
Clariten
Benadryl
Toilet Paper
Nightlights
Power Strips
Organizers – shoe holder, collapsible cubes, laundry hampers
Dish Soap Sponges
Liquid Handsoap
Ball Caps
Scissors
Trash Bags
Suction Cups for Sponges
Flashlights
Dixie Cups
Moleskin
Aquafor
Cortaid
HandiWipes
Clothespins
Sunglasses
Tide Stick
Wrinkle Releaser
Dryer Sheets
Visine
Shamwow
Carbiner Clips
Step Stool
Umbrellas
Ponchos
Pocketknife
Screwdrivers
Batteries
Calamine Lotion
Coffee Singles
Splenda
Creamer
Diet Mt. Dews
Bottled Water
Goldfish
Poptarts
Grape Juice
Crackers

[Ctsplaysinrain]

I like the idea of vacation boxes.... But, I'm getting stuck on one detail.. Does everyone have several boxes around their house that they use for each different trip during the year.. Ie: Disney box, beach vacation box, skiing trip box etc??? And, do you buy the same things for each box in multiples?

[disneychard]

Wow! When did you start your box? You did a great job!!

:):)



I have almost all of this stuff bought - needless to say, it has overflowed my rubbermaid Disney box (don't tell DH) :rotfl:

Car Bags - books, notebooks, pens/crayons, stickers, activity books
Sleep Buddies
Ipod
DVDs
Kindles & Chargers
Laptop, powercord, lock
Camera, power cord, batteries, memory cards
Video camera, power cord, disks
Wii, controlers, balance board, games
Disposable Cameras
Target/Publix Bags
Change for Tolls
Window Shades
Bibles
Cell phones & chargers
Overnight Bag for Macon
Drivers' Licenses & Copies
Birth Certificates & Copies
Credit Cards & Copies
Cash
Confirmation Sheets
Vouchers & Copies
Insurance Cards & Copies
Mapquest Directions & Addresses
Planning Book
Rewards Card & Copy
Cast Member Cards
Mousekeeping Envelopes
Collapsible Cooler
Pool Toys
Arm Floaties
Swim Goggles
Park Bags
Ribbons for Stroller
Pens & Sharpies
Personal Fans
Autograph Books
Lanyard & Trading Pins
Penny Book & Pennies/Quarters
Glow Bracelets
Post-It Pads
Safety Pins
Sewing Kit
Sunscreen
Aloe
Thermometer
First Aid Kit
Bandaids
Neosporin
Peroxide
Cotton Balls
Ziploc Bags
Disinfecting Wipes
Antibacterial Gel
Shanrene Bracelets
Removable Hooks
Tape
Gum
Air Freshner
Hangers
Paper Towels
Tissues
Vitamins
Tylenol
Excedrin
Advil
Advil Cold & Sinus
Pepcid
Tums
Cough Medicine
Girls' Tylenol
Girls' Ibuprofen
Clariten
Benadryl
Toilet Paper
Nightlights
Power Strips
Organizers – shoe holder, collapsible cubes, laundry hampers
Dish Soap Sponges
Liquid Handsoap
Ball Caps
Scissors
Trash Bags
Suction Cups for Sponges
Flashlights
Dixie Cups
Moleskin
Aquafor
Cortaid
HandiWipes
Clothespins
Sunglasses
Tide Stick
Wrinkle Releaser
Dryer Sheets
Visine
Shamwow
Carbiner Clips
Step Stool
Umbrellas
Ponchos
Pocketknife
Screwdrivers
Batteries
Calamine Lotion
Coffee Singles
Splenda
Creamer
Diet Mt. Dews
Bottled Water
Goldfish
Poptarts
Grape Juice
Crackers

[BiancaBernard&Penny]

56 days until our trip!

I'm starting to scan the grocery aisles for sales. I added juice boxes, a can of juice concentrate to mix up in our room, raisin boxes, a can of honey roasted peanuts, and snack sized sandwich cookie packs.

I've almost finished the Sleeping Beauty dress I'm making "Penny" I started with a pink tee shirt and added a summer-weight fabric skirt and overlay. Some sequins glitz up the cool calico. I just need to add the collar and start on a similar Snow White dress. Then, into the box they go :thumbsup2


Some unanswered ??? on this thread (of course, I can only speak for myself)

We fly. I will check this stuff with our luggage. I have also put various bags in our vaca box- those zipper bags that sheet sets are packaged in. I roll pack our clothing, of course I need to take care and not exceed weight limits. The loaf of bread, cereal, and chips that eventually will go in will help balance that out. We have Southwest this year so I can pack more. Last year we paid for 2 checked bags. Yeah, in retrospect, I should have mailed.

Aside from things that are only for camping and are packed in totes in the basement. This is the only trip we do this for.

[LoriH91]

56 days until our trip!

Some unanswered ??? on this thread (of course, I can only speak for myself)

We fly. I will check this stuff with our luggage. I have also put various bags in our vaca box- those zipper bags that sheet sets are packaged in. I roll pack our clothing, of course I need to take care and not exceed weight limits. The loaf of bread, cereal, and chips that eventually will go in will help balance that out. We have Southwest this year so I can pack more. Last year we paid for 2 checked bags. Yeah, in retrospect, I should have mailed.

Aside from things that are only for camping and are packed in totes in the basement. This is the only trip we do this for.

I had considered buying snack stuff & putting it in our checked bags. Glad to know I can do this! We are flying SW, too, so we each get 2 bags. (14 total :scared1: ) I think I will put snacks in, then maybe we will have room for souvenirs on the way back! :thumbsup2

[R and C's momma]

Have been collecting and just started loading my stuff since my lovely DH found me the perfect shipping box at work yesterday :) We're planning on packing light so I'm trying to ship our travel sized items too --

Purex Sheets
First Aid Kit
Sewing Kit
Glow-in-the-dark bracelet/necklace kits
clorox wipes
baby wipes
sanitizer
playing cards
shaving cream
disposable razors
travel toothbrushes and travel paste
antibac wipes
ponchos
power strip
travel kleenix
fruit snacks (disney ones!)
spray sunblock
spray aloe
nightlight
several boxes of pour-in flavors for water bottles
carabiners
flashlights
safety pins
clothes pins
Sharpies for autograph books

We are going in June -- these are the things I have so far but the list isn't complete yet. Saving the box to pack stuff to send home at the end of our trip.

~R and C's momma

[goochy18]

So yesterday I was getting stuff for our trip & while at Dollar Tree I found out that they sell six pack of 20 bottled water ... FOR A DOLLAR!!! So of course i bought some and i bought a few BIG bottles of Gatorade for the trip too! That was really amazing to me as I hadn't been there in a while and had NO IDEA they sold pack of bottled water. ALSO, as a tip ... and this applies to more of the adults traveling without kids bc most parents traveling with kids will prob have this ... but we are 2 young adults w/o children so this was new to me BUT -- we are bringing pediatric electrolyte to add to our Gatorade to ensure we don't dehydrate PLUS since we'll be drinking around the world ... we've proven that this same mixture prevents hangovers! So just a thought- :)

Also - i found sunscreen rated 100spf (4oz) and 90+spf (6oz) both were 8.97 at wal mart. Plus they have small travel size sunscreens but i only found 30spf.

Don't forget to bring an extra pair of contacts (just in case!)
Don't forget to bring mailing addresses if you send them a postcard
Print out the Mousekeeping envelopes & put them in the box so you don't lose them

[LoriH91]

So yesterday I was getting stuff for our trip & while at Dollar Tree I found out that they sell six pack of 20 bottled water ... FOR A DOLLAR!!! So of course i bought some and i bought a few BIG bottles of Gatorade for the trip too! That was really amazing to me as I hadn't been there in a while and had NO IDEA they sold pack of bottled water. ALSO, as a tip ... and this applies to more of the adults traveling without kids bc most parents traveling with kids will prob have this ... but we are 2 young adults w/o children so this was new to me BUT -- we are bringing pediatric electrolyte to add to our Gatorade to ensure we don't dehydrate

:thanks:
I will head to Dollar Tree this weekend! You really can't beat that. I also hadn't thought about adding the pediatric electrolyte. Does that come in a powder you just add to the drinks or do you mix the drink in with the Gatorade?

[maiapapaya]

Also - i found sunscreen rated 100spf (4oz) and 90+spf (6oz) both were 8.97 at wal mart. Plus they have small travel size sunscreens but i only found 30spf.



Here's a sunscreen tip. I get a fillable travel size bottle at the drug store/Walmart. I also bring a full size bottle of our regular sunscreen (usually bought on sale). I use the big bottle (which stays in our room) to fill/refill the little travel bottle, which fits quite nicely in my Hayes bag.

[seadd67]

I ordered from ebay some nail art disney nail embellishments.They are now packed.Soooo cool!

So I am going to go look but what Is"nail art"??:confused3

[drmommy]

Found something at Wal-Mart to add to my box: sun visors! I actually bought two: khaki and navy canvas twill, $2.50 each... which beats $16.50 at the parks!

[lumpy08]

I picked up the Misty Mates at Costco. The personal misters. It was $14.99 (I think). It came with 2 of the 2.5 Mistys and 1 of the 10 oz Misty. The one plus is you don't need batteries for these. We only had the 2.5 oz ones the last trip.

[seadd67]

I picked up the Misty Mates at Costco. The personal misters. It was $14.99 (I think). It came with 2 of the 2.5 Mistys and 1 of the 10 oz Misty. The one plus is you don't need batteries for these. We only had the 2.5 oz ones the last trip.

great Idea, I am going to pick one up for me and my DS:cool1:

[flipflopmom]

I have almost all of this stuff bought - needless to say, it has overflowed my rubbermaid Disney box (don't tell DH) :rotfl:

Post-It Pads - great idea! :thumbsup2 I love these!

Organizers – collapsible cubes - I want some of these, where did you find them?
Aquafor - what do you use this for? A friend mentioned it the other day?

Wrinkle Releaser - does this work?




So yesterday I was getting stuff for our trip & while at Dollar Tree I found out that they sell six pack of 20 bottled water ... FOR A DOLLAR!!! So of course i bought some and i bought a few BIG bottles of Gatorade for the trip too! That was really amazing to me as I hadn't been there in a while and had NO IDEA they sold pack of bottled water.


Have you tried any yet? I got some cheap water at Dollar General one time and I hated the taste. Wonder how this water is?

Here's a sunscreen tip. I get a fillable travel size bottle at the drug store/Walmart. I also bring a full size bottle of our regular sunscreen (usually bought on sale). I use the big bottle (which stays in our room) to fill/refill the little travel bottle, which fits quite nicely in my Hayes bag.

Great idea!:thumbsup2

[seadd67]

So we will be flying has anyone try shipping soda down?
I love all the storage Ideas:thumbsup2,but again we will be flying so for most of th storage Ideas we would have to ship them down there. My question Is It worth the shipping cost to save at the value stores?. I always ship a package down so thats not a problem but with the larger Items Its going to cost more.:goodvibes

[lumpy08]

I shipped water from staples for my last trip. I was between 6-8 dolalrs a case. I figured you could probably pay that for 1 bottle at the park. I ended up shipping 1 case per person. I ended up with 1-2 cases left over for seven people. However, that was when we used to drink soda as well. Both DH and I stopped drinking soda last year. (I dont' even miss it - we used to drink a 2 liter together everyday or more).

The one thing I have to check on for this trip is someone mentioned there may be an additional charge to ship to convention center hotels. Where we are staying at CR it may be the case. But, to me it is totally worth it. I had it shipped the last trip. The bell person brought it right up to our room. They wouldn't even take a tip. So instead of going to the store and lugging cases of water/soda around I think it is definately worth it.

*** The other thing I found at Dollar Tree this week was the single serving packets of Hawaiin Punch, lemonade, etc. There were 10 packets in a box for $1. Watch out for the Snapple ones there are only 4 in each pak. I think they were all the "light" version at our Dollar Tree, but honestly my kids couldn't tell the difference.

[DisneyDorkORama]

I want to start a box and I dont know when we are going yet :rotfl2:

[jillianml]

Someone asked what nail art is.They are sortof like stickers for your fingers and toenails.You get the little sticker wet and it slides right off the paper and onto your nail let it dry then apply a coat of clear nailpolish!

[disneychard]

I bought a tote, now I need to start to fill it up:)

:banana::banana:

[loveysbydesign]

Just started on my box for a last minute-surprise the kids-driving down for the 1st time ever-to celebrate my younget's sons 3rd birthday trip that we leave for in 12 days......YIKES!
Quick give me a run down of musts for my box!

[rskbh00]

I started a box for our 1st WDW trip almost 2 year ago and have been adding to it off and on. We are planning on going at the end of September.

autograph books
pens
little backpacks (for the girls to keep their autograph book & pen in)
band aids
kleenex

[Smithkids]

So we will be flying has anyone try shipping soda down?
I love all the storage Ideas:thumbsup2,but again we will be flying so for most of th storage Ideas we would have to ship them down there. My question Is It worth the shipping cost to save at the value stores?. I always ship a package down so thats not a problem but with the larger Items Its going to cost more.:goodvibes

Instead of shipping water down, you could look at ordering from a place like garden grocer- we ordered from them last trip but we ordered a bunch of things (not just water)- grocery type items like fruit and lunch meats...so if you only need water it may not be a good idea.

We drove down last time, but in our travel box we packed things like purex laudrey sheets, extra qaurters for washer/dryers, glow bracelets/neckalaces, M&M candy tubes filled with pennies and quarters for pressed penny machines, disney toys and dolls that I secretly prebought from Disney store and WalMart before our trip, rain ponchos, rechargeable batteries and the charger, tip envelopes for mousekeeping, my tour schedule for each park, zip loc bags of all sizes (large ones are good for storing wallet, phone, etc when on a water/wet ride- small ones are good for packing snacks and also for keeping a wet wash cloth handy to bring to parks (great for wiping sticky hands or sweaty faces!) crystal lite packets, bottles of gatorade...

[stinkerbelle's mom]

We leave tomorrow and although I haven't started packing yet (:scared1:) I did start one of these boxes. :thumbsup2

I have glowsticks, purex sheets, quarters/pennies, paper goods, snacks, drinks, car dvd player, camera, shampoo/conditioner, soap. I can't remember what else is in there.

[lledman]

We keep the camper packed with our day to day necessities like toiletries and such. But I have started a “Disney Box” and in it are
- New clothes for the kids to wear on the trip
- Tinkerbell gifts for each kid/each day of our trip
- Light up toys from previous trips
- New sunglasses for all
- Misters
- Pins (purchased from ebay for a buck or 2 each)
- Passports I printed for the kids (instead of purchasing them at EPCOT)
- Photo Mats for the characters at our 2 breakfasts to sign – we are foregoing autograph books this trip and just having the dining characters sign a mat for each of the kids)
- Sharpies (to go along with the mats)
- Extra ponchos

[Figment's Girl]

My box isn't solely for Disney but summer in general though it has a lot of stuff in it for our trip in October.

Purex laundry sheets
Mister Fans
Mugs
Supplies for the kids' Magical Greetings boxes
Cars Swimsuit I bought for DS5
Sun Block
Samples of a bunch of toiletries
Stickers
Aloe
Autograph books and Lanyards
Cubs Ponchos


There is one thing I haven't seen on here. We get a lot samples of kids' magazines, puzzles, etc trying to get us to buy them. They are in there along with any of the little kids' packs that restaurants hand out but that my kids don't always use if they are busy. I put those in my bag to take TS dinners, they are already nice and compact.

[zoie101]

thanks dont have time to read it all now but will later.

[nellyru]

Need to get mine started!! Almost 180 days out!! :)
:cool1:

[chewysmom]

I :lovestruc this thread! Just subbing for later.

[Tosie]

So far I have


waterproof bags I made for wet bathing suits, wet ponchos, etc


I apologize in advance if this has already been addressed - I haven't gone through the whole thread yet.

How did you make your waterproof bags? What a great idea!

[doodlesmommy]

Subscribing so I can look back and read everyone's ideas. It is time to start our box. :woohoo:

[matt314hew]

For us, we make sure to pack sunscreen;
chapstick (with spf);
Zip loc baggies for our phones, wallets, tickets/keys, ponchos, camera;
Bag for carrying our stuff;
towels (for me as I need sweat rags) but I might just take a hand towel each day for my sweat rags;
ponchos;

I can't think of anything else off the top of my head.

[hsembrick]

Just wanted to share a pic of our disney box that my kids help me decorate!! :thumbsup2



http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/hsembrick/securedownload-1.jpg

[hsembrick]

Lets try this again!:rotfl2:

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/hsembrick/securedownload-1.jpg

[DaniB]

- Photo Mats for the characters at our 2 breakfasts to sign – we are foregoing autograph books this trip and just having the dining characters sign a mat for each of the kids)

What an original idea! :thumbsup2

Do you get these laminated afterwards?

Hang on.. I think I misunderstand. I read "photo mats" but had a picture of "place mats" (ie for meals) in my head. What do you mean by photo mat?

[disneymomoftwins]

Lets try this again!:rotfl2:

http://i969.photobucket.com/albums/ae171/hsembrick/securedownload-1.jpg

Are those stickers? Where did you get them?

[hsembrick]

Are those stickers? Where did you get them?

Actually it's vinyl (basically a roll of contact paper)l that I cut with my cricut, but you could get black at walmart or a craft store and trace Mickey heads and cut them out as well. My cricut just cuts it for me so all I have to do is peel and stick.

[Michigan_Minnie]

Are those stickers? Where did you get them?

If you want you can head to Home Depot to the paint department. They have paint chips in the shape of Mickey heads. You can cut them out and stick them on. We did ours in the Dis fave Alien Green!:cool1:

[thebigkahuna]

Just peeked in my bag yesterday - I have a 2-pack of ponchos (unopened, from Dollar Tree), 2 new matching tee-shirts (presents!), and a makeup bag with empty containers (for lotion, vitamins, anything small that I would lose easily), a travel size shampoo & conditioner (got Pantene at CVS for $1.99 for both!), a travel pack of bandaids, and I saw a safety pin or two at the bottom :)
don't go till fall, but it feels like I need to get moving on this!!:rotfl:

[jaci-h]

We just started ours and our trip is in *counts* 17 days.............

So far there is

1 lanyard w/ pins (DH refuses to wear one... so it's ALL mine!)
My camera
Batteries
Sunglasses
Disney journal

I need to get crackin' on this box of ours!

[Supergoofy20p]

in my vacation box/bag :) by the way single
small shaving cream
small scope
2 head and shoulders shampoo
2 small sunscreen
pins/lanyard
disney gift card which every month I put money on it to use it when I got back in 2 yrs

[hollybearsmom]

any other photos of your box? I want to decorate my tote too but I need ideas.

[DisneyDorkORama]

I love this thread!

[melnbil]

Can anyone tell me what bodyglide is and where to find it??

I have my box started and we are not going till May 2011!!! :rotfl2:

[mytripsandraces]

Can anyone tell me what bodyglide is and where to find it??

I have my box started and we are not going till May 2011!!! :rotfl2:

Most sporting goods or running stores will have it. My friend is a runner (1:35 half marathon) and she uses Monistat Soothing Care Chafing relief, which you should be able to get at any drugstore. It starts as a liquid, but dries as a powder. I tried it this past weekend for the Wine & Dine Half and had no chafing at all in the places I used it - made me wish I hadn't set up a control area, which did chafe!!

[kimis]

Can anyone tell me what bodyglide is and where to find it??

I have my box started and we are not going till May 2011!!! :rotfl2:

Body glide is awesome. I use it on my feet to prevent blisters. I carry it in my fanny bag and in the middle of the day reapply it. Love it! Also you can put it on the inside of your legs or anywhere else where you may get chapped or irrated. I buy mine at Sports Authority but i am sure most sports places carry it. Try it you will be glad you did.

[tbandemommy]

Body Glide is an anti-chafing topical that runners use. You can find it at sporting goods stores (i.e. Dick's etc.) We used it on our last trip and will be taking it on our next trip. We used it on our feet and any other spots that were affected by chafing. Happy Planning!

[Tigge50447]

We're leaving the end of November. I better start my box. Love the night light idea and the pipe cleaners. My 10 year old made a scorpian out of twist ties at the market. Pipe cleaners would keep him busy on the airplane for a little while. Also a few clothes pins is a great idea for hanging bathing suits.

Gonna start my box tonight :surfweb:

[DreamLiveLoveDisney]

Purell wipes
glow sticks
coloring books/crayons/activities for plane and hotel
snacks
autograph book (already ordered mine from Disneystore.com)
Disney pens
ponchos
trading pins

I know there's tons more that I'm not thinking of right now...

[daraddg]

Great tips thanks hadn't thought to start a box and will give me something to focus on while I wait for August!

[CandyHead09]

I know some of us start putting aside items in a vacation box for our trips. I started mine yesterday!!

So far it has:
Purex laundry sheets
Dryer sheets
Tiny bottle of Shout
tiny bottle of Febreeze
tiny bottle of dish detergent
some dishwasher detergent

first aid items
chapstick with sunscreen

Items I'll add later:
Ponchos
mini fans

What's in yours?

Probably heard this a hundred times but moleskin is a must literally feels like any sores and blisters on your feet arent there! So great!

[melnbil]

Just bumping cause I think it is a neat thread!!

I have added a sewing kit to my box as well.

[ilovemickeymost]

I have a rubber maid that is labled "WDW" & we keep it in the attic. I keep everything we used on our last trip & then add little Disney nick nacks that I find between trips. I pack a few in my back pack & take into the parks. When the kids get the gimmes I pull one out. I also use them as magic experiences, leave them on their plate at dinner & say its from Cinderells etc. I keep my passporter in there. That way when ever I decide to plan another trip I know right where it is. autograph books pins etc.

[pixiedustmomma]

Can't wait to start my box!! :) We aren't going till November 27 2011, but I have a long list on excel on what I need to get. So I will be buying a box next paycheck and starting to gather things. We will be driving down so I see a trip to costco to bulk buy bulk items. The only thing I will need to get when we get there is milk for the my two girls. But I lived behind the Magic Kingdom for three years so I know where all the stores are. ;)

If you haven't seen it yet there is also a thread in the family section about making a binder for your trip. They look really cool.

:thumbsup2

[Disneylvr1971]

I love this thread. My family thinks I am crazy for starting my own box after every vacation. I also keep a multi-pocket folder with maps, directions, stamps, address labels, etc, ready. Also a collapsable cooler is great for water/soda/Gatorade in your room. I will also be checking into Body glide as we have also run into chafing and the over the door organizer. Thanks for the tips!:cheer2:

[pattibehan]

We leave in 49 days, and my DH asked me if it was time to re-stock our disney box ! We have ours stocked with :

Purex sheets
two pop up hampers
an over door shoe organizer
dish liquid and a dish drying mat (we stay in a suite with a full kitchen)
a "good" frying pan and a "good" knife
a box of gallon zip lock bags
box of plastic wrap
a box of garbage bags (never have enough in the suite!)
a surge protector
a sewing kit
flashlight
U shaped car pillow
two toothbrush holders (I HATE leaving them in a glass)
pool toys (water ballsans a water frisbee)
first aid box ( I check before we go to see what needs refilling or replacing)
rain ponchos
power inverter for the car
mister fan


This is our 7th trip to the World, and I always end up finding useful tips here!!:thumbsup2

[nicki.momof3]

WOW, some people bring a ton of stuff with them. I am guessing that many of these people drive. There is no way with airline fee and restrictions you could bring all the stuff people have listed.

We just returned from our second trip this year (12/18-12/25). We have 3 kids (DD5, DS7, DS8).

One thing I always take is a bath mat. My youngest still takes baths and the thought of her sitting on a hotel tub gives me the willies.

Other things (we fly so our list is not as long). We also do the dining plan.

*Nightlight - Hate leaving the bathroom light on
*Body glide
*Sewing kit - actually used it this year
*Ton of extra pins bought off ebay - kids lanyards
*3 boxes of capri sun - always nice to have some juice for the room.
*Goggles and inflatable rings
*DVD players for kids on plane / chargers
*cute shirts and items I pick up on sale at the disney store


Things I ship a box ahead of time: These include things we will use while there and not bring home - shipping a box is a ton cheaper than an extra baggage fee.

*Glow sticks - 1 per child per night - with 3 kids I love having them glow.
*Zip lock bags - large and small
*Wipes - clean ice cream faces
*Oatmeal -- we make it for breakfast with hot water
*Disposable spoons / bowls
*Snack foods
*Laundry soap

Things we DON'T take - no need

*Over the door hanger - did it once - does not work - can not shut the bathroom door and hated it on the the clothes bar.
*power strip - I go on vacation to get away from real life - that means only taking a cell phone and only using it in emergecies. Nothing to plug in beyond ravor.
*Misting fans - hate those things - only thing I hate more is when someone in line gets me all moist with theirs.
*Rain ponchos - in 4 trips we have never needed them - I am afraid if I take them I will be jinxing our trip and it will rain.
*Any electronic device - as I said it is a vacation
*Hamper - we just use a empty suitcase and leave the top unzipped and push stuff into it. We do wash every 3 days.
*Beach towels - we use their towels - waste of space to me

[pattibehan]

You are right!! We do drive. I don't use the shoe hanger for shampoo and such. I use it for receipts, extra park maps I pick up, and pockets for the various "junk" we collect every day. I scrapbook, so when I get home, our days are all in individual "pockets" !!

[nicki.momof3]

You are right!! We do drive. I don't use the shoe hanger for shampoo and such. I use it for receipts, extra park maps I pick up, and pockets for the various "junk" we collect every day. I scrapbook, so when I get home, our days are all in individual "pockets" !!

That does seem like a good idea to organize scrapbooking stuff. I keep my "paper stuff" in a plasitic folder that ties shut.

[Arenita]

My cousin is a DFreak, too. She sent me a roll of Disney ribbon before our recent trip so we could put a Mickey bow on our luggage. The ribbon is now in my box - I love new traditions!

My sister gave us bottle coozies with hooks - so easy to hook a soda or water bottle to a purse or belt loop.

Benadryl, decongestant and pain reliever of choice.

And, everything everyone else said!

[melnbil]

One thing I always take is a bath mat. My youngest still takes baths and the thought of her sitting on a hotel tub gives me the willies.

I would have NEVER thought of that since we don't use one at home. It would keep the adults from touching the bottom in a shower as well. :thumbsup2

[LaughingSphinx]

This thread is fantastic; I already have the perfect box to start planning in, and a few things to toss in even though we haven't even booked our trip yet! I can also add a couple small items that will be helpful for me:
~smaller/samples of favorite perfume (just in case something gets lost/broken)
~extra pairs of sunglasses for DH and I
~index cards with appropriate dining (DH and I will be on a specialized diet by then, and will be limited in what we can eat.)
~travel-size deodorant for in the parks (it gets warm, I know I'll need it)
~extra hair ties ( I once had one break in a zoo, and the hair blowing in my face irritated me all day.)
~deck of cards/compact games. Fluxx, Set, Farkel, and Phase 10 are all good games (especially for groups) if you have a flat surface and get bored.

DH keeps rolling his eyes at me when I ask him about some new WDW-related detail. I'm sure the magic will get to him soon enough!

[pixiedustmomma]

This thread is fantastic; I already have the perfect box to start planning in, and a few things to toss in even though we haven't even booked our trip yet! I can also add a couple small items that will be helpful for me:
~smaller/samples of favorite perfume (just in case something gets lost/broken)
~extra pairs of sunglasses for DH and I
~index cards with appropriate dining (DH and I will be on a specialized diet by then, and will be limited in what we can eat.)
~travel-size deodorant for in the parks (it gets warm, I know I'll need it)
~extra hair ties ( I once had one break in a zoo, and the hair blowing in my face irritated me all day.)
~deck of cards/compact games. Fluxx, Set, Farkel, and Phase 10 are all good games (especially for groups) if you have a flat surface and get bored.

DH keeps rolling his eyes at me when I ask him about some new WDW-related detail. I'm sure the magic will get to him soon enough!

I never thought to bring card games! Thanks! My girls will be 4 and 1 so I am sure My DH and I will be bored when they take a nap or go to bed early. :thumbsup2

[sandiegosusie]

I pack a hole punch and a small caribeaner(sp) to attach the photopass to my backpack. It is my must have for my vacation box these days. I've used it several times at DL, but now that we are going back to DW in March it is coming with us!

[scrapbookmommy]

I never thought to bring card games! Thanks! My girls will be 4 and 1 so I am sure My DH and I will be bored when they take a nap or go to bed early. :thumbsup2

In case your needing to buy a card game Target has the classic Uno game for a dollar this week. I'm going to pick one up for the kids goodie bags.

[scrapbookmommy]

I'm not sure if this has been mentioned or not but last year I picked up those magic towels at the Dollar Tree. We threw them in the back pack and when we got hot at the park we got it out and run it under a water fountain to expand it and use it to cool down. I kept some extra zip lock bags in my bag to put it in when we where done. Also don't forget scissors to cut the mole skin. I forgot but luckily DH had his pocket knife.
I have to say it's nice that I already have the biggest part of these things mentioned already put away in our box from last years trip. I felt like I bought a million things last year to get ready to go so it's nice I don't have as much to pick up ahead of time this year.

[lindap1]

This is an AWESOME idea! What size box does everyone use and how early do you start stocking it? We're booked for the end of Sept 2011. TIA

[noahdove]

I use whatever box I can find, and right now it's a diaper box which is great as it has little handle like things to hold tight to. One thing I have in the box is a "buddy sudsy" bar. It's a bar of soap in a net like thingy that the kids love for the tub:) Never thought about a tub mat so I put that on my list...keep those ideas coming...

[hsembrick]

This is an AWESOME idea! What size box does everyone use and how early do you start stocking it? We're booked for the end of Sept 2011. TIA

I use a big rubbermaid tub. I usually start filling it anytime I see something on sale that I might need. I good way to start filling it is to make a list of things from this site that you might need for your vacation. Keep the list on the fridge or a place that you will see it often. I usually will add an item or two to my weekly grocery list that way I have everything I need before my trip and it doesn't seem like I am spending a lot right before we leave. I also keep the list on my iphone so if I am out and see something on sale I may need I can just mark it off.

I currently have a pretty full box from our last trip in Sept but plan on going through it this weekend and making my list for things that need to be replaced for our upcoming trip this May.

HTH Have a magical time!!!

[SnDMommy]

Something I haven't seen mentioned yet, I have some medium sized 3M removable hooks. The shoe organizer I bought has holes at the top so I can attach the hooks to the wall and hang it up that way.

I also bought a small hanging shower organizer so we dont have to have everything balanced on the edges of the tub. I got if from Dollar Tree so Im' not worried if it turns out to be a piece of junk.

[lindap1]

I'm starting my box this week:banana:
DH is laughing at me about it, but I just said I want to make sure we have what we need for our drive down and while were there (no waiting til the last minute to get things)!

[lindap1]

I went to Dollar Tree yesterday and got: two glow necklaces, 5 glow bracelets, bath mat (for resort tub), laundry bag.

[bfamily5]

glad to be surrounded by like minded people:banana:!! My box appeared the day I booked and created my ticker :thumbsup2 Subscribing!!!

[SnDMommy]

I have a bright red, large Rubbermaid container in the corner of my bedroom. It's full to max capacity. As of four days ago, it is now topped by a mountain of more stuff that can't fit inside. Think I'm prepared enough?? :rotfl:

[cajunbaby1]

Thank goodness for the dollar tree! It's the best place to get stuff for your trip. That way you're not out a ton of money. Glow sticks, plates/cups, zipbags, etc. Esp the throw away stuff. Today our $ tree had lots of pain relief, sunscreen lotion. You definetily want to take pain relief, tums, bandaids so tht u don't have to pay those outragous resort prices:thumbsup2

[lindap1]

I have a lime green rubbermaid container...lol My daughter and I are going to start decorating it next week!

[DisneyDorkORama]

This is an AWESOME idea! What size box does everyone use and how early do you start stocking it? We're booked for the end of Sept 2011. TIA

I have a big plastic tote. I start stocking it as soon as I start planning our trip. A good tip is to hit clearance sales at the end of summer.

[seadd67]

Well I am starting a box for our Oct trip and frist things I put in there are my Halloween plush chacters. They look so lonley:sad2:, they need friends.

[Blackbeltdisneygirl]

I took everything we didn't use in October and put it right into a carry-on bag. There were several travel size items we never opened b/c I had no concept of what we would use, it being our first vacation in our 13 year marriage! We are headed back in May, and my travel size items are ready to go. Another thing I did b/c I wasn't sure when we were going to go was to put all the summer clothes in our suitcases. We don't have space for all the summer and winter clothes to be out b/c there are 7 of us, so when I did the seasonal changeover, I decided I didn't want to be digging through boxes when it came time for Disney. So...we are already well on our way to being packed! I don't like taking lots of extra stuff on vacation, so we kept it light with everyone using their carry-on suitcase and a bag only. It was still a grand total of 14 bags plus my hubby's C-pap!

I am going to start hitting the dollar store for glow items though. Never thought to do that. I never go to the dollar store b/c I am a couponer, and I get things for free or really cheap all the time. I just sent my hubby today to grab 10 Colgate toothbrushes for free, 10 Colgate toothpastes for free, and 6 boxes of Snuggle fabric softener for $ .50 each. That was a small haul, but super cheap! My cousin laughed hysterically when she found out I was going to Disney the first time. She said I was going to go into shock b/c I couldn't use a coupon there! I survived! When the seasons changed last year I loaded up on end of the season clothes, and all five kids have new wardrobes to wear to Disney, and they were SO cheap! So, all in all, while I don't have a box I put things into, I sort of do the same thing in a roundabout way. Most of it is just in suitcases, and I absolutely shop the deals throughout the year to make it less stressful when we do spend a lot at Disney!

[jacksmom]

I have 2 drawers in the guest room chest of drawers that I use! :rotfl2:I have collected samples of laundry detergent, toothpaste, shampo and conditioners along with ponchos, glowsticks and batteries!:rotfl: Just wondering what else to add?:rotfl:

[nkereina]

Someone in an earlier post asked if the Downy Wrinkle Releaser really works. The answer is YES! It's amazing! You can buy a big bottle of it near the laundry detergent section of any store, or they have travel size bottles in the travel sections of Target or any store like it. Just spray it on your clothes while holding them tight, and then you literally pull out the wrinkles! Magic! It has a fresh smell too. Only thing is you may need to wait a few mins for the clothes to dry, so I do it as soon as I hang them up. I never iron so I heavily rely on this stuff!

[tjmj9801]

Wow! These are all great ideas! I have a small-sized yellow legal pad obession. For our trip in October, for just the 4 of us, I filled 5 pages within an hour of sitting down to make my list. :laughing:

This trip is a surprise for the girls so it's been so much harder to keep all of my stuff in one place. I do have a small stack of stuff that hasn't seemed to draw their attention yet. It has paper towels, kleenex and a Publix bag with a few snacks in it.

[tjmj9801]

Question for character autographs:

Do they prefer large-tipped Sharpies, fine-tipped Sharpies or the chunky pens? (And don't put it past me to get a colorful pack of both types of Sharpies to take with me, plus a silver large-tip :rotfl:)

I know "fuzzy" characters prefer chunky whatever-it-is you hand them so they can grip it, but what about the "people" characters?

[lindap1]

I took everything we didn't use in October and put it right into a carry-on bag. There were several travel size items we never opened b/c I had no concept of what we would use, it being our first vacation in our 13 year marriage! We are headed back in May, and my travel size items are ready to go. Another thing I did b/c I wasn't sure when we were going to go was to put all the summer clothes in our suitcases. We don't have space for all the summer and winter clothes to be out b/c there are 7 of us, so when I did the seasonal changeover, I decided I didn't want to be digging through boxes when it came time for Disney. So...we are already well on our way to being packed! I don't like taking lots of extra stuff on vacation, so we kept it light with everyone using their carry-on suitcase and a bag only. It was still a grand total of 14 bags plus my hubby's C-pap!

I am going to start hitting the dollar store for glow items though. Never thought to do that. I never go to the dollar store b/c I am a couponer, and I get things for free or really cheap all the time. I just sent my hubby today to grab 10 Colgate toothbrushes for free, 10 Colgate toothpastes for free, and 6 boxes of Snuggle fabric softener for $ .50 each. That was a small haul, but super cheap! My cousin laughed hysterically when she found out I was going to Disney the first time. She said I was going to go into shock b/c I couldn't use a coupon there! I survived! When the seasons changed last year I loaded up on end of the season clothes, and all five kids have new wardrobes to wear to Disney, and they were SO cheap! So, all in all, while I don't have a box I put things into, I sort of do the same thing in a roundabout way. Most of it is just in suitcases, and I absolutely shop the deals throughout the year to make it less stressful when we do spend a lot at Disney!

I few weeks ago I did the same with the toothpaste and toothbrushes (12 free tubes of toothpaste, 14 free toothbrushes, 5 free boxes of hamburger helper, and 5 free bottles of dish liquid) Should not have watched that show on TLC! lol

[Blackbeltdisneygirl]

I few weeks ago I did the same with the toothpaste and toothbrushes (12 free tubes of toothpaste, 14 free toothbrushes, 5 free boxes of hamburger helper, and 5 free bottles of dish liquid) Should not have watched that show on TLC! lol

Haha! Feels good though, doesn't it? I've been doing it for almost a year now, and I had a chance to watch the show too. I don't believe in hoarding the items I get. I have turned it into a nice little business. Helps me pay for Disney! I've gotten probably 200 free toothpastes, 40 free oatmeals, 20 free dishsoaps, etc... and that's just in the last couple weeks. Anyway, it's super fun, and glad you are on board with it! My kids are learning valuable lessons with it! Here's to hoping Colgate is on sale this week so my coupons don't expire!!!!

[tjmj9801]

I few weeks ago I did the same with the toothpaste and toothbrushes (12 free tubes of toothpaste, 14 free toothbrushes, 5 free boxes of hamburger helper, and 5 free bottles of dish liquid) Should not have watched that show on TLC! lol

Hey, nothing wrong with extreme couponing! :laughing: Especially when money saved goes towards Disney! :lovestruc

[seadd67]

Putting your summer clouthes Into our vacation box:thumbsup2, I just remeber walmart has these rubber maid boxs for like 4.00, I am going to pick one of those up for my new vacation box.

[Blackbeltdisneygirl]

Putting your summer clouthes Into our vacation box:thumbsup2, I just remeber walmart has these rubber maid boxs for like 4.00, I am going to pick one of those up for my new vacation box.
I put the clothes we're not taking into boxes, and the ones we will take right into the suitcases! Saves me time and lots of effort!

Hey, nothing wrong with extreme couponing! :laughing: Especially when money saved goes towards Disney! :lovestruc

I love it!!!! I just don't quite agree with the idea of hoarding the items just b/c it "feels" good to have that much stuff. I keep no more than what my family can use in 6 months to a year depending on what expires and what doesn't. The rest I sell, donate, or help out family with!

[dvc2themax]

Question for character autographs:

Do they prefer large-tipped Sharpies, fine-tipped Sharpies or the chunky pens? (And don't put it past me to get a colorful pack of both types of Sharpies to take with me, plus a silver large-tip :rotfl:)

I know "fuzzy" characters prefer chunky whatever-it-is you hand them so they can grip it, but what about the "people" characters?

One year, we took a pillow case, the round ring used for needlepoint, colored sharpies and inside the pillowcase was a double layer of cardboard to allow LOTS of room for the character to sign their name. As it gets filled up, you move the fabric inside the ring. We got wonderful comments from both the CMS and the characters.

[seadd67]

I was just thinking:surfweb:, I can ultimally ship my vacation box home!!, silly me I mean to WDW:rotfl2: with some of our stuff and then have someting to ship all of our goddies back:thumbsup2

[girlieeee]

I started a box for gifts but have been also throwing travel stuff (ponchos, surge protector, etc) in it. As it gets closer it will be all travel stuff. We are shipping down a big box of food & other disposable items.

[jpkkld]

Love all the ideas! Dh, dd, and I like to have everything we need, AND we like to travel light... I know - a challenging task! So I have some suggestions for multi-use items and lighter-weight substitutions:

1 - I'm sure if you've used BodyGlide you'll never go back, but I for one will not make a special trip to a store I never go to (and is 30 minutes away). I use unscented stick deoderant/antipersperant for chafing - the same stuff I use under my arms. I bring 2 sample-size tubes, and usually only use 1. I do have to reapply on super hot days or after swimming, but it works great!

2 - My dd6 takes showers now, so a bath mat isn't necessary. BUT if I was considering one, I would actually use some of our leftover kitchen cabinet liner. It's the lightweight foam mesh stuff sold with the contact papers. I imagine it would last all of 1 week being used daily in a tub. I would test it at home though!

3 - For warm rainy days, we don't bring extra socks. We just bring flipflops or kayak sandals. We do have to be careful about blisters, but that's true of wet socks too.

4 - Last trip we used Garden Grocer to buy breakfast items, snacks, decent coffee, beer, water, paper plates, styrofoam bowls (for cereal), plastic utensils, paper napkins, paper towels, and a few toilletries. It was GREAT knowing we didn't have to save room in our bags for any of this stuff, even if we did fly SW and could bring 2 bags each. You still have to manoeuver all those bags and unpack them!

5 - Last trip, the Disney Princesses left a present for dd each night. The hardest part was packing, unpacking, and getting thru security without dd seeing any of the hidden items (can't wrap ahead of time). Then, of course, I had to stay up late the 1st night wrapping (as quietly as possible!). This year, I'm using others advice and I'll ship a box ahead of time - with everything fully wrapped.

And things I always bring with no particular purpose:
carabiners (the cheap ones)
binder clips
rubber bands (used with carabiners, these have a million uses!)
ziplocs in all sizes
individually-wrapped wipes (for tables, child's face, bathroom, etc.)
safety pins

Thanks to everyone for your great ideas! This year I'll add some collapsible cloth boxes to contain the clutter in the room, and a power strip with all the cords plugged in and labelled. Love this thread!

[92DVC]

Tide To Go instant stain remover. I always carry it with me. Someone always uses it.

[disneycrazy2004]

This is awesome thread! I love all the ideas. I am starting my box tomorrow - we are not going till August, but I am so excited!:cool1:

[klm7926]

I have our trip "bag" started.....4 ponchos, body glide, pack of glow sticks, 2 mister fans, clickable sharpie. Also have our baggallini, backpack cooler for DH, new Keen sandals for our boys and 4 new Bobble water bottles to bring with us!

[nvsnot]

So far, in my vacation box there is:
Purex 3-in-1 laundry sheets (2 travel size packs -- 2 loads per pack)
Toothebrush caps
1 travel bottle; 2 travel containers (for hair product)
Dominoes

[DanielleandBrady]

Great thread! Got some great ideas!

here is what's in my vacation box so far:
ziploc bags - all diff sizes
glow sticks and bracelets
medicine for DS - motrin, pepto, cough and cold, just in case
toiletries - shampoo, condition, body wash, toothbrushes, tooth paste
misting fan
wipes
swimmers towel
water bobbles
gatorade mix
swimmers towel

Getting so excited!! :cool1:

[melnbil]

Just thought I would bump this thread up since some of us are getting ready to start packing. Thought someone might have some fresh ideas!!

[thebigkahuna]

I just added a travel sized toothpaste. I was going to bring the regular sized tube, but it's like four times the size! I'd rather spend the dollar & have more space. :)

Also, while I was throwing the toothpaste in there, I saw I have mini shampoo & conditioner in the "bathroom bag". I forgot i had those in there, so I'm more prepared than I thought!:banana:

[ilovemickeymost]

thermometer. they sell the flexible kind that are about the thickness of a bandaid. aloe for sunburns.

[ryem's mom]

We aren't going to Disney until next April, but did just return from Florida (for a wedding) a couple weeks ago. I transferred a lot of stuff to my box for next year.

Beach Towels
Over the door shoe organizer
Hooks for the organizer (in case I want to hang it someplace other than the bathroom door).
Rain ponchos (bought at Wal Mart for 1.00 each, I always buy multiples because they are so cheap)
Moleskin
Powerstrips (2)
Purex 3-n-1 sheets
Safety pins
Tooth brush coves
Lint Roller
Ear Plugs (my dd is sensitive to loud noises)
Mini sewing kit
Eye glass repair kit
Duct tape
Autograph books (2)
Sharpies
Mini sizes of shampoo and conditioner (usually receive free)
DD Lanyard with disney pins for trading

I have also started a planning binder for the trip. We have already changed the date and where we are staying so having this binder is very helpful. :banana:

[dsousa]

First item Travel size.. Bop it!

[moniqueelaine]

LOL Bop it!!!NOOOO!!!

I have a travel size fan I have to take on every trip, I hate white noise so this stops that...This is the 1st thing that I pack :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[RumpleMom]

I really love having an Owner's Locker. It makes packing so easy. I even have a crockpot in it.

[CandiMKT]

A Nightlight!

That suttle glow from the bathroom has saved many stubbed toes and bruised shins!!! :banana::thumbsup2:banana:

[newserenity]

Well, I started a Disney box in January. It has now become about a dozen Disney bags and boxes. LOL

General:
I have all the miniature toiletries, sunscreen, Purex laundry sheets, mini febreeze and disinfectant spray & wipes,Tide pen, ponchos.

Touring:
Mickey mouse messenger bag,mini princess backpacks for girls, lanyards and a couple dozen pins, cardstock,stickers, markers,ribbon etc. for making autograph books,set of colorful retractable sharpies,mickey heads for decorating door and stoller, binder for our trip plans, (2) sets of maps, a huge stack of Mapquest maps for directions to misc places.

Fun stuff:
Disney coloring books, markers, crayons, Color Wonder sets, stickers, Disney activity and sticker books, Disney silly bands, Disney Pez, Mickey & Minnie lollipops, cookies, candy that I got after Valentines on discount, glow sticks, necklaces and glowing fairy wands, Princess puzzles and games. Mickey Mouse party supplies to decorate room, Stick on Princess place mats for 2 year old, Princess, Pooh, and Mickey figure sets.

Clothes:
Custom Minnie mouse outfits- a red/black/ white set and a pink/black/white set for each DD,Giraffe dresses for AK,tutus and misc.Princess tops,Princess dresses for Akershus,Princess gowns for CRT,sparkly shoes,other misc Character tees,Ariel outfits... and TONS of ribbon to make custom matching bows (I better get started on those. huh?!).

Well, I think that about covers it. If you can't tell, My name is Michelle and I am officially insane. This is my girls first trip and it is a surprise! I went a bit overboard.

(I copied this from the other thread so I didn't have to type it again.)

[ilovemickeymost]

@ newserenity- Have a wonderful time on your 1st Family Trip. Can't wait to hear how it went.

[newserenity]

@ newserenity- Have a wonderful time on your 1st Family Trip. Can't wait to hear how it went.

Thank you! :)

[DisneyJonesGirl]

Great lists everybody! Thanks for sharing!

[katiekoester]

newserenity, I am feeling you!!! It's my DDs first trip as well and I have officially gone to the dark side when it comes to OCD planning. Have every outfit, hair pretty, and pair of shoes planned for all 4 of us for every day. Whoever thought of etsy should be given a medal :lmao:

[newserenity]

newserenity, I am feeling you!!! It's my DDs first trip as well and I have officially gone to the dark side when it comes to OCD planning. Have every outfit, hair pretty, and pair of shoes planned for all 4 of us for every day. Whoever thought of etsy should be given a medal :lmao:

Thank you! I am feeling better now that I'm not alone! :thumbsup2

My DH may possibly pass out when he sees all the stuff I got. He has so far only seen the girls gowns to wear to CRT. He will probably be like," WTH is all this?" LOL :rolleyes1

[mommy4allkids]

Last year (my first yr.) at POP, I made a "note to self" to bring a bunch of cheap plastic hangers (with &/or without pants-ledge)to use for various things in the very underused closet space next to the bathroom when extra space is such a much needed necessity for me.
i.e.: clothes that don't fit in 4 drawers
clothes that get wrinkled
damp towels
damp bathing suits
lanyards
etc., etc., etc.
You can throw them out/ leave them when you go home.

[minnie mum]

Last year (my first yr.) at POP, I made a "note to self" to bring a bunch of cheap plastic hangers (with &/or without pants-ledge)to use for various things in the very underused closet space next to the bathroom when extra space is such a much needed necessity for me.
i.e.: clothes that don't fit in 4 drawers
clothes that get wrinkled
damp towels
damp bathing suits
lanyards
etc., etc., etc.
You can throw them out/ leave them when you go home.

You don't have to take up extra space by packing extra hangers. If you are at any Disney resort, just call housekeeping and ask for more hangers. No problem.

[dvc at last !]

You don't have to take up extra space by packing extra hangers. If you are at any Disney resort, just call housekeeping and ask for more hangers. No problem.

Bathrooms have the line to pull at the shower for wet suits and you can leave your wet towel from the pool at the pool.

[tjmj9801]

Bathrooms have the line to pull at the shower for wet suits

I've only stayed on property once, at SSR, and didn't discover this line. Can someone tell me where this line is in most bathrooms? Thanks!:goodvibes

[dvc at last !]

I've only stayed on property once, at SSR, and didn't discover this line. Can someone tell me where this line is in most bathrooms? Thanks!:goodvibes

It is attached to the wall of the tub/shower - and you pull it out and bring it to the other side of the tub/shower - hang your suits to dry !
(I have used it at SSR.)

[Ritse]

Thank you! I am feeling better now that I'm not alone! :thumbsup2

My DH may possibly pass out when he sees all the stuff I got. He has so far only seen the girls gowns to wear to CRT. He will probably be like," WTH is all this?" LOL :rolleyes1

Hi ladies,

Can you please PM your etsy vendors....it's my dd's first trip and looking to have some custom outfits made for her.

Thank you!!!:thumbsup2

[geishagirl81]

So Um...I started my box...we leave in 10 months...sad I know. BUT in my defense, I am making my parents who are going with us (their first time) a gift basket of things like this they'll need for Xmas...so I need that in 6 months...:rotfl2: i also am a serious bargain hunter so the sooner I start the more I save.

So far:
Kool Aide packets for h2o bottles
Kids new Disney sunglasses
4 Disney Beach towels
Sunblock
4 custom polymer Disney clay necklaces for DD
Disney bows (I run an Etsy boutique LOL, this is an essential)
Misty Mates
packing Cubes
Quick Dry polos for DH
dollar store glo stick and glo wands
dollar store ponchos
new water bottles
Mio for my parents
a new cosmetic bag
dollar store mickey nite lite for hotel


....and a STACK of fabric. Yes fabric LOL. I have my kids' custom outfits already planned.....that is half the fun of trip planning for me!


Will add lots more, baking powder for sunburns, bandaides, moleskin, bodyglide, tiny umbrella, sample sized medicines as I get them in the mail, etc etc etc

[seadd67]

I am useing a cooler for my box,but i thought about useing it to ship our stuff(thats not going to fit into our luggage) down to our room. We are staying at the Poly,and to save on room in the fridge thought about getting double the use of our cooler(its the longer one). Shipping our extra stuff and then useing it to store our soda from garden grocer. My question has an one ever ship a cooler through UPS?,do the allow that?.:goodvibes

[MinnieLee]

I pack just about everything I saw in pp but also zip loc bags, large mugs and Downey wrinkle release. I really don't want to iron on vacation and this works really great.

Also followed advice on our last trip and packed a power strip. Great idea!

[Twinklee]

Can someone tell me where to find the Purex sheets? I looked in the detergent section of Target and Walmart and couldn't find them.

Thanks everyone for the great ideas. I've started putting small things in a large ziplock like small deoderants, sample toothpaste, etc. I guess I need to find room some kind of larger container.

[perfectparanoia]

So, this thread is still going, huh?

Our vacation box is actually our largest suitcase. We are leaving in 2 months but 6 months before you can find everything but our clothes and electronics in there. But everything that we will need that is not in the suitcase is on a special list so we don't forget it.

In fact, my husband got himself in a world of trouble for using the sunburn lotion from the suitcase since we didn't have any in the house. He didn't understand that once it's in there, you do not take it out. We might forget it!

Our weirder items are:

Toothbrush holders (one for each bathroom)
Tooth fairy box (just in case)

[mrseace711]

:goodvibes I have a few things scattered in drawers and in my living room I am going to take this idea and run with it! =)

[sandiegosusie]

Well, I started a Disney box in January. It has now become about a dozen Disney bags and boxes. LOL

General:
I have all the miniature toiletries, sunscreen, Purex laundry sheets, mini febreeze and disinfectant spray & wipes,Tide pen, ponchos.

Touring:
Mickey mouse messenger bag,mini princess backpacks for girls, lanyards and a couple dozen pins, cardstock,stickers, markers,ribbon etc. for making autograph books,set of colorful retractable sharpies,mickey heads for decorating door and stoller, binder for our trip plans, (2) sets of maps, a huge stack of Mapquest maps for directions to misc places.

Fun stuff:
Disney coloring books, markers, crayons, Color Wonder sets, stickers, Disney activity and sticker books, Disney silly bands, Disney Pez, Mickey & Minnie lollipops, cookies, candy that I got after Valentines on discount, glow sticks, necklaces and glowing fairy wands, Princess puzzles and games. Mickey Mouse party supplies to decorate room, Stick on Princess place mats for 2 year old, Princess, Pooh, and Mickey figure sets.

Clothes:
Custom Minnie mouse outfits- a red/black/ white set and a pink/black/white set for each DD,Giraffe dresses for AK,tutus and misc.Princess tops,Princess dresses for Akershus,Princess gowns for CRT,sparkly shoes,other misc Character tees,Ariel outfits... and TONS of ribbon to make custom matching bows (I better get started on those. huh?!).

Well, I think that about covers it. If you can't tell, My name is Michelle and I am officially insane. This is my girls first trip and it is a surprise! I went a bit overboard.

(I copied this from the other thread so I didn't have to type it again.)

You are going to have sooo much fun! Good work!

[gonesaleing]

I bring a cheezy wicker-like basket with me, the kind you get in the dollar store. When we arrive, I put the basket down on the counter and that is where everything goes. Room keys, cameras, money, memory cards, photo pass etc. This way we always know where the important stuff is.
I also buy disney themed items from yard sales and pack them...things like fanny packs, hats and sweatshirts. Saves big bucks.

[im4kycats]

Ok, I spent FAR too long catching up on this thread and promptly started my own box! :) I haven't read everything, so forgive me if this one has been mentioned, but I found hand sanitizer on carbines at Big Lots today. $1.50 for a 2 pack! This was a great find for my DH as he is a stickler for having hand sanitizer.

Love the power strip idea - I'm a techie and can't go anywhere without my electronics.

[LoriH91]

Can someone tell me where to find the Purex sheets? I looked in the detergent section of Target and Walmart and couldn't find them.

Thanks everyone for the great ideas. I've started putting small things in a large ziplock like small deoderants, sample toothpaste, etc. I guess I need to find room some kind of larger container.


I found some in my Walmart store, but they were a little tricky. Seems like it was closer to the fabric softener than the detergent? :confused3 I needed them when I sent my boys to the laundromat a few weeks ago with a ton of stuff to wash! Now I have about 1/2 a box left to throw in my Disney box!

Here is their website, so you can see the box. That helps me find stuff sometimes!!
http://www.purex.com/products/detergents/purex-complete-3-in-1

[Lori1960]

What about a vacation box for cruise

[ryem's mom]

I just added two Tinkerbell and one EEyore lanyard that I bought on ebay for me, my daughter, and her girlfriend for next April's trip. Staying at AKL.:cool1:

[LoriH91]

I just added two Tinkerbell and one EEyore lanyard that I bought on ebay for me, my daughter, and her girlfriend for next April's trip. Staying at AKL.:cool1:

I just got a few there, too! I liked that they had a little zip-pouch on the end for their tickets or whatever. We got Toy Story, Lightening McQueen, HSM, and Mickey.

[ryem's mom]

I just got a few there, too! I liked that they had a little zip-pouch on the end for their tickets or whatever. We got Toy Story, Lightening McQueen, HSM, and Mickey.

I just love the pouches, too!!! I think it's an awesome idea!!!! :hippie::hippie:

[im4kycats]

Which eBay vendors did you all purchase from? I am shopping eBay right now for new lanyards for all of us. We have our last ones hung up with the pins like to display, so we all need new lanyards.

[minnie mum]

I don't think I've seen this on the thread yet, but if I'm repeating something, ignore. For all of you who hate the coffee supplied in your rooms at Disney as much as I do: I have a supply of coffee filters only for the small pots in the rooms (I have an espresso maker at home, so don't use filters on a daily basis). Then the day before we leave I will grind up a weeks worth of coffee and put it in a sealed container to bring with us. I do love me a GOOD cup of caffeine when I first wake up!

[seadd67]

We leave In just little over two months:cool1:, and i have yet to even start our box:scared1:, i am still debateing what typ of box to use. I am thinking of useing a cooler (double use, i would ship this down and use it to keep our drinks cold) by the way. Oh well something else to look forward to planning:cool1:.