(AKA toliet seat cover debate thread) Top ten products to take to Disney

[cstraub]

Is there already a thread like this? If not, could someone do a poll? I'm not sure how.

Here's kind of what I mean:

1.purell
2.rain ponchos
3.toliet seat covers
4.wipes
5.water bottle drink flavor packets
6.etch a sketch (great for waiting in lines or waiting for food)
7.first aid kit (small)
8.suncreen in towelette form or stick of it
9.light sticks purchased at home
10.fan/mister for hot weather

[PixieDust32]

1.FILM
2.CAMERA BATTERIES
3.DISPOSABLE CAMERAS
(all these is soooo expensive in the parks)
4.SHARPIES
5.ZIPLOCK BAGS
6.RAIN PONCHOS
7.SUNSCREEN
8.HAT
9.MISTY FANS
10.PURELL

[tnhillbilly]

visa
sunglasses
moleskin
advil

[CanadianPaco]

1. Purel
2. Dollar store rain ponchos
3. wipes
4. ziplocs to bring the dry clothes in and take the wet clothes home
5. Brita Bottle and spare water bottles
6. Sun block and hats
7. misting fans
8. camera
9. a sense of humour and adventure
10. and extra $$$$$$$$$$$ for lots of Mickey Bars!! :goodvibes

[TriMom]

I'm really not trying to flame anyone. I'm just really curious... why do you bring your own toilet seat covers?? :confused:

[PJV57]

TriMom, I was wondering the same thing.

[RachaelRol]

Because you don't want your little ones sitting on the seats...

I also pack a first aid kit and baby wipes for cleaning faces and hands

[GoldenAfternoon]

Here's my list:

1. Hand sanitizer
2. Camera
3. Cell phone
4. Confirmaton numbers
5. extra socks
6. sunscreen
7. credit card (just in case)
8. sunglasses
9. Benadryl
10. refillable mugs

[OhioTony]

1. GUM, they don't sell it in the parks.
2. The wife is toting a new product called "brush-ups" a littlt tooth brush thingy that u put on your finger.(dental hygiene freak!)
3. Crystal lite individual package things.
4. SUNSCREEN
5. Bug spray for outdoor shows at night
6. Dollar store glow necklaces ( the kids go nuts for this)
7. Ibuprofin
8. dollar store ponchos
9. Disney Visa..10% of at DTD & free 5x7 @ EPCOT!
10. 20 questions a little game that amuses us in lines!

[annie1995]

1. Camera
2. Extra pair of shoes
3. Two way radios
4. Ponchos
5. Sunscreen
6. Mini Fans with or without misters
7. Bottled water
8. Extra batteries when fan one runs out
9. Zip lock bags to keep things dry when it rains or on rides
10.Advil


Pray for the folks in hurricane Katrina path :worried:

18 Days and here we come to POP!!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :jumping2: :jumping2: :thewave:

[Delilah Bleu]

Just want to subscribe to this thread for ideas. :flower:

[disgram]

want to subscribe too!!

My List

1. Extra socks
2. moleskin
3. penny and quarter filled container (Mini M&M's)
4. ponchos
5. small flashlight-(stumble bum in the middle of the nite)
6. cell phones
7. ziploc bags (bring clean clothes in-take home dirty)
8. sharpie, pad & pencil for the line games
9. lip balm with sun screen and sunblock
10. best smile!! Makes everyone wonder what they are missing!! :rotfl2:

[Disneyrsh]

1. candle for the room so it smells like something other than a hotel room!
Upcoming trip is going to be "mint chocolate chip ice cream" from Body
Shop.
2. small cereal packs-make great snacks on the go.
3. entire case of bottled SPORT TOP waters.
4. My own tea mug & my hubby's.
5. Lotsa teabags.
6. charging cables for the phone and the camera.
7. double wide stroller for the kids

My list is a lot bigger than this, but those are the few that I haven't already seen.

There's a reason they don't sell gum in the parks! Icky to step on!

[madge]

~ 35 mm camera/film
~ digital camera/memory cards/batteries
~ ziploc bags
~ sunscreen
~ meds (tylenol, dimetapp, etc)
~ blister block/moleskin
~ hand wipes/gel
~ tide & fabric softener sheets
~ stroller & rain cover
~ night time toys (bought on prior trips)

[cstraub]

I'm really not trying to flame anyone. I'm just really curious... why do you bring your own toilet seat covers?? :confused:


I am happy to use the ones Disney provides in almost every bathroom. I just bring them in case we go to a non disney bathroom like the airport, gas station, grocery run or whatever. Since we mostly fly and most airports have them I have rarely had to use them but I always keep them handy just in case. I've never had it happen before but the stall we're in may be out of them too.

They travel so easy-why not? :goodvibes

[cstraub]

Because you don't want your little ones sitting on the seats...

I also pack a first aid kit and baby wipes for cleaning faces and hands

First aid kit!! A small one is a must!! Had one of my younger children fall while leaving Fantasmic one night. He was bleeding badly on his knee. We asked a CM for help but they were so swamped with guests leaving that it was taking forever. I just whipped out my little first aid kit and fixed it right then and there. I sure felt good about that one!! ;)

[newchic99]

Believe it or not-- Sweet n' Low. DH has to have it for his tea. He only found it in one restaurant. Of course, I can't remember which one though.

[sanilacjack]

My vote is a nightlight!!! ;)

[ImMarcik]

Believe it or not-- Sweet n' Low. DH has to have it for his tea. He only found it in one restaurant. Of course, I can't remember which one though.

Wow do they really not have sweet n low at the restaurants in the world? My DH needs that too. :flower:

[lil' princess]

call me crazy but can't you just line the toilet seat with toilet paper? that's what my mom always taught me and i have been doing the same for my 3 year old. i personally can't stand the toilet seat covers. one part of it always falls in the pot anyway :cheer2:

[Stitchy_Baby_626]

I think mine would be

1. Hair Brush (especially after those fast rides lol)
2. Make up (Always need a little touch uo now and again)
3. Bottled Water
4. Backpack (Disney one hee hee)
5. Money (obviously)
6. Jacket or something (depending on weather)
7. My Stitch ears :rotfl: :earsgirl:
8. Camera
9. Spare camera memory card incase one gets filled up (i take a LOT of photos :rotfl: )
10. Myself! :rotfl:

Donna
xxx

[igitur]

:rolleyes: Here's our list:

1. Walkie Talkies (they've become invaluable when one of us is following keeping tabs on one child and the othe one is keeping tabs on the other!
Sometimes we found ourselves separated just a few yards and not able to see the other!
2. Velcro wristbands for the kids with our cell phone numbers and hotel name and number listed (in case they get lost.) Of course, any type of similar I.D. will do.
3. Gum...this is a new one for us...our 5 and 7 year olds use the prhase "I'm hungry" probably every 20 minutes and I've found that a pack of sugarless gum keeps them satisfied between meals for much longer periods.
4. Hand sanitizer and hand wipes.
5. The new Extra Large ziplock bags....they're great for dirty clothes hampers!
6. Zip-off cargo pants. I found these to be fantastic on those days in the parks which start off chilly and end up hot. They're lightweight and become shorts in a matter of minutes!
7. Fannypacks for each of the kids. Lets them carry their own snacks and treasures instead of burdening you down (like you don't already have enough in your own backpack ;)
8. Ponchos
9. Sunglasses for everyone! Seems I always forget to bring them for the kids...needless to say, they each own about 100 pairs because we always end up buying a new pair!
10. Anything they have at the dollar store that you'd othewise pay big bucks for. onsite

Deb

[Cinderumbrella]

power strip!
Between the camcorder battery, rechargables for the digital camera, cell phone charger etc. I don't want to be hunting for extra outlets in the room.

Oh yeah, clorox wipes- I still clean the resprt bathroom myself before we use it- call me paranoid!

[Donnaksmj]

igitur , I love the wristband idea.....hopefully you never need them but it's a great idea just in case!!!!!!!!

[Paul_Pearce]

Is there already a thread like this? If not, could someone do a poll? I'm not sure how.

Here's kind of what I mean:

1.purell
2.rain ponchos
3.toliet seat covers
4.wipes
5.water bottle drink flavor packets
6.etch a sketch (great for waiting in lines or waiting for food)
7.first aid kit (small)
8.suncreen in towelette form or stick of it
9.light sticks purchased at home
10.fan/mister for hot weather



1. PASSPORT (IF YOUR FROM OUTSIDE OF USA)
2. PLANE & HOTEL RESERVATION DOCS
3. CAMERA & BATTERIES
4. VIDEO RECORDER & BATTERIES
5. ADAPTERS FOR CHARGING 3 & 4
6. COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR, (oh and some clothes to wear)
7. SUNGLASSES
8. MONEY
9. EVEN MORE MONEY
10. CREDIT CARDS WHEN 8 & 9 aren't nearly enough!!!!

[mel63]

Wow do they really not have sweet n low at the restaurants in the world? My DH needs that too. :flower:
When we were there in Jan., all they had was the blue packets not pink. I don't use either in my tea, but a friend uses pink. So that was something that that was asked at each place we ate. So if you DH needs it, take some with you from home. Then you won't have to worry about it.

[monica31671]

They have Splenda every where in the world. I don't know about Sweet N Low because I'm a Splenda fan.

[MelodyMack]

I can add one:

One of those collapable laundry hampers ($5 at WallyWorld). They are invaluable for keeping dirty clothes off the floor, and then you can use it to cart the clothes to the laundry room if you are CRAZY (or OCD, like me) enough to do it on vacation.

:goodvibes Mel

[cristbaby]

night lights for little ones at night in the hotel room :flower:

[jenelope]

1. sunblock
2. Advil
3. extra batteries
4. camera
5. homemade first aid baggie (bandaids, Neosporin, precut moleskin)
6. ID
7. cell phone
8. spare contacts, lens solution, small mirror
9. antacid
10. Visa

[Disneyrsh]

Ok, I've now packed everything everyone has suggested in my minivan.

I can't get the doors shut! :rotfl:

[goodferry]

1. Excedrin-the best for those heat induced headaches
2. Sunblock-Estee Lauder, not greasy or stinky
3. Moleskin
4. Frizz-ease hair serum to combat humidity
5. Over-the-door shoe rack to keep toiletries organized and off the sink
6. Corkscrew
7. Sunglasses- several pairs per person because they always get lost/broken
8. Gum
9. Singles for tips
10 Cell phones and digital cameras and the chargers that go with them.

[bopper]

Bodyglide to prevent chafing/blisters
Disposable rain ponchos ($1 each) that are small enough to keep in a fanny pack

[pooh2001]

I just had to combine - too many items are a must:

1. film, camcorder, my camera & disposable camera's for the kids

2. Sharpie markers for autographs, deck of cards and Mad-Libs for the kids

3. Ziploc bags for little items and camera's on wet rides & rainy days

4. sunscreen and hats for sunny hot days

5. misty fans and light twrillers for Fantasmic, so we do not have to buy them twice

6. AA batteries for gameboys, misty fans and light twillers

7. gum, snacks & poptarts the kids like

8. Disney Visa, Rainforest Cafe Card, AMC card, AAA card, drivers license

9. Annual Pass vouchers, Disney Quest tickets, WDW resort & plane reservations

10. Cell phones and extra pair of sneakers, flip-flops for the pool

[Trissy]

Okay what's a moleskin and what's it for? Also, Bodyglide- where do you get that?

[lamb1022]

Hope I can name ten - it's been a long day...

1. Clorox Antibacterial wipes
2. Granola Bars or some other portable snack
3. Water Bottles for every family member
4. Sunscreen
5. Raingear of some sort (learned the hard way...)
6. Cell phones or walkie talkies
7. Camera and Camcorder and batteries
8. Night light for hotel room
9. Tylenol/Motrin
10. A sense of humor (sorry I borrowed that one - it's good and I forgot it on my last trip - see #5, above).

[Danauk]

OK, here's my top 10:

1) Passport, I would have problems getting to WDW without it!
2) $$
3) ipod, 9 1/2 hours on a plane is boring
4) Pencil case, pens and note book
5) Passporter, it has all my plans, reservations numbers etc in it.
6) camera, charger, spare memory card and batteries
7) small first aid kit
8) cell phones
9) power strip so I can re charge all my things over night.
10) Wet to dry hair straighteners

[RachaelRol]

OK, here's my top 10:

10) Wet to dry hair straighteners

This is intersting. Does it work on curly hair? How long does it take?

[scrapperjill]

Okay what's a moleskin and what's it for? Also, Bodyglide- where do you get that?


Moleskin..is something you can put on a "hot spot" where a blister is/could be forming...

And Bodyglide...can be found at various sports stores. I did a search on the bodyglide web site for local stores in my area and found it a bike shop...you can also order it online at some online drug stores ...I found it at REI...at the store..but also saw you can order it from REI.com

[cstraub]

I can add one:

One of those collapable laundry hampers ($5 at WallyWorld). They are invaluable for keeping dirty clothes off the floor, and then you can use it to cart the clothes to the laundry room if you are CRAZY (or OCD, like me) enough to do it on vacation.

:goodvibes Mel

So many great ideas. I love this hamper one. We always bring a laundry bag but the hamper idea is even better.

Love the night light idea and power strip too. Lots of great ideas. Keep em coming.

Just when I think I've thought of everything I visit this thread and can't believe I never thought if some of these items. :goodvibes

[mhf]

I take a little flashlight to find way to bathroom at night or if, heaven forbid, something happens to the electricity (aka Katrina), we can see. Target had a tiny round one and hangs from a keychain. Check the camping section.

Band-aid makes "blister band-aids" that are little pricey but are padded more so you can put them on a sore spot.

Cheap paperback book to read on plane/car and then leave/toss.

Charger for AA batteries for digital camera

A visor that slips on to my glasses when I don't want "hat hair": I think it was from a gift shop in Sanibel.

Is it December yet and time for our trip ??????? :Pinkbounc

MHF

[nicdanh]

Because you don't want your little ones sitting on the seats...

I also pack a first aid kit and baby wipes for cleaning faces and hands

9 out of ten bathrooms have toilet seat covers.

[RachaelRol]

I get that 9 of 10 bathrooms have toilet seat covers, but there are places that don't... The 1 of 10 in the World, the airport, any restaurants, shops any all other places outside of World as well. They are easy to carry and very inexpensive. For my little guys' butt, its better safe than sorry... :) :)

[Disneyrsh]

Just got back from labor day weekend at Disney. We didn't end up using the candle because every time we thought about it we looked up at the ceiling with the FIVE sprinklers and the smoke detector and thought, huh, wouldn't THAT be entertaining!

It was hot and it rained every afternoon, so those ponchos came in really handy!

Fantasmic on sunday night was a disaster. We had the fantasmic dinner seating, showed up 30 minutes early, and the entire place was a boiling mass of people. There wasn't even standing room only left, and our 'reserved' section was literally overrun. Bummer! This was our 4th or 5th time doing fantasmic with the dinner and we'd NEVER seen anything like that. It was CRAZY. MGM on sunday was just nuts. All the other days were great, MK on friday was empty, etc. Wait, this just turned into a trip report...

So, maybe we won't bring candles next time. Love those dollar store ponchos, though!

[JohnNJ]

For my little guys' butt, its better safe than sorry...

I don't get the whole toilet seat cover thing. It's your legs (and "rear" muscle)that take up most of the seat. Unless you've got a cut or a sore, the germs are not getting in to your body. FYI - urine is sterile (no germs). If you see anything else on the seat, pick another stall.

Your little guy will get more germs from his fingers touching his eyes, nose and mouth than from his butt.

[cstraub]

I don't get the whole toilet seat cover thing. It's your legs (and "rear" muscle)that take up most of the seat. Unless you've got a cut or a sore, the germs are not getting in to your body. FYI - urine is sterile (no germs). If you see anything else on the seat, pick another stall.

Your little guy will get more germs from his fingers touching his eyes, nose and mouth than from his butt.


Why do people keep bringing this up? To each his own! This is a thread about the top ten things to bring to WDW not the toliet seat cover debate thread.

I just can't help but respond but I really don't want someones crap or urine or other "stuff" on my little ones tushie or hands- sterile or not!!!!!! :scared1:

[Laurajean1014]

1. Gum
2. Non-perishable foods (cereal, oatmeal, peanut butter, jam)
3. Laundry tablets
4. Sunscreen/glasses/hats/visors
5. 3 pairs of shoes for each person (to elimate tired/blistered feet)
6. Digital Camera
7. Laptop (for surfing at night and reporting to the DISBoards)
8. Script of Antibiotics
9. Ipod/PSP/PDA (for waiting and for scheduling ADRs)
10. Friends - as many that will go with you!

[RachaelRol]

Why do people keep bringing this up? To each his own! This is a thread about the top ten things to bring to WDW not the toliet seat cover debate thread.

I just can't help but respond but I really don't want someones crap or urine or other "stuff" on my little ones tushie or hands- sterile or not!!!!!! :scared1:


From one toilet seat cover packer to another, AMEN!!!! :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[cteddiesgirl]

to take into the parks
1.Sunblock (waterproof and unscented to keep away bugs)
2.sunglasses w/attached strap so they don't come off on rides and strap to attach to my prescription glasses
3.ziplock bags to keep things dry during rain or water rides
4.meds / a couple of bandages
5.travel sewing kit
6.tweezers and fold up scissors
7.my own soap in small travel bottle (unscented since I'm allergic to scented and it doesn't attract bugs :))
8.makeup (eyeliner and powder compact)
9.camera and film/batteries
10.travelers checks / cash / debit card / ID
11.gum
12.hairpick/small comb (don't take as much room as a brush)
13.keychain flashlight
14.fannypack to put it all in :)

Other things I pack for trips
makeup - light based, eyeliner and Outlast all-day lipcolor (then you don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day)
plastic bags from stores (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc) to put dirty clothes in
a couple pair of already broken in walking shoes (a must if you don't want feet even more sore)
for the pool - Sandals, swimsuit and towel
extra socks and undies
a travel size bottle of apply now wash later stain remover
a small spray bottle of Downy wrinkle releaser so I don't have to iron anything
unscented hairspray and scrunchies or ponytail holders.

[Mrs. Squirrel]

Why do people keep bringing this up? To each his own! This is a thread about the top ten things to bring to WDW not the toliet seat cover debate thread.

I just can't help but respond but I really don't want someones crap or urine or other "stuff" on my little ones tushie or hands- sterile or not!!!!!! :scared1:

You are right, but I have to add my 2 cents anyway. I don't care one wit if someone wants to use a toilet seat cover or toilet paper to line the seat or towels or anything else. . .but do those who use them have to leave them on the seat for the next person or the cleaning folks to deal with?!!! I have never seen so many 'covers' left on toilets in my life than I saw last week at WDW! It became a running joke in my party of 10 :rotfl:
I am certainly not suggesting any of you do this, so don't flame me! ;)

[cstraub]

You are right, but I have to add my 2 cents anyway. I don't care one wit if someone wants to use a toilet seat cover or toilet paper to line the seat or towels or anything else. . .but do those who use them have to leave them on the seat for the next person or the cleaning folks to deal with?!!! I have never seen so many 'covers' left on toilets in my life than I saw last week at WDW! It became a running joke in my party of 10 :rotfl:
I am certainly not suggesting any of you do this, so don't flame me! ;)


We always ensure that ours have been flushed. :)

[cstraub]

to take into the parks
1.Sunblock (waterproof and unscented to keep away bugs)
2.sunglasses w/attached strap so they don't come off on rides and strap to attach to my prescription glasses
3.ziplock bags to keep things dry during rain or water rides
4.meds / a couple of bandages
5.travel sewing kit
6.tweezers and fold up scissors
7.my own soap in small travel bottle (unscented since I'm allergic to scented and it doesn't attract bugs :))
8.makeup (eyeliner and powder compact)
9.camera and film/batteries
10.travelers checks / cash / debit card / ID
11.gum
12.hairpick/small comb (don't take as much room as a brush)
13.keychain flashlight
14.fannypack to put it all in :)

Other things I pack for trips
makeup - light based, eyeliner and Outlast all-day lipcolor (then you don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day)
plastic bags from stores (Wal-Mart, K-Mart, etc) to put dirty clothes in
a couple pair of already broken in walking shoes (a must if you don't want feet even more sore)
for the pool - Sandals, swimsuit and towel
extra socks and undies
a travel size bottle of apply now wash later stain remover
a small spray bottle of Downy wrinkle releaser so I don't have to iron anything
unscented hairspray and scrunchies or ponytail holders.

Fold up scissors and a sewing kit. I'll have to remeber those things for my next trip. Great ideas! :teeth:

[cteddiesgirl]

Fold up scissors and a sewing kit. I'll have to remeber those things for my next trip. Great ideas! :teeth:
Can't tell you how many times those have actually come in handy in a park.
I've lost a couple buttons due to restraints, so I have to run to the nearest restroom and sew on a button. :) Or if a hem gets ripped, you can fix it immediately without having to leave the park.

[mhf]

I forgot to add...Shout wipes. Be aware they can leave a small residue/circle where the food stain was. This is often better than wandering around with ketchup on your shirt! Find in the laundery detergent aisle in a box then toss in your day bag just a few in individual packets.

I also like the mini kleenex packets...so handy for everything and the tissues stay clean. They usually come in packs of 10 but sometimes you can find individual packs near the cash register at the drug store.

And I always have my emery board. Not a problem like a pointy metal nail file might be thru airport security.

Cheers,
MHF

[Princess Glenda]

GREAT THREAD!!

1. Packing Cubes (I bought mine at eBags.com). They are GREAT! I love having everything in the suitcases organized.

2. Antibacterial Wipes for hands and Lysol Wipes for surfaces

3. Snacks and Breakfast items

4. Water Wallet

5. Belt Pack or small purse to carry to the parks.

6. Headache med. and Fever meds.

7. Mesh Laundry Bag for Dirty Laundry

8. Sunscreen and After Sun lotion with Aloe

9. Souvenirs purchased ahead of time to leave in room to surprise DS and DD.

10. Disney Dollars

[cstraub]

What are packing cubes? Anything to be more organized would be great!

[sbelyo]

1. Mastercard
2. Body Glide
3. Sun Block
4. Advil
5. Alka Seltzer
6. Hats
7. Sunglasses
8. Camera (Digital)
9. Ponchos
10. Birnbaum's Guide

Other items include Ipod, and audiophile quality sealed headphones (no plane noise).

Also I once read a study that concluded there were more harmful germs on your Keyboard/Desk :badpc: than on a Toilet seat. Thus I have no use for toilet seat covers :rotfl:

[cteddiesgirl]

I also like the mini kleenex packets...so handy for everything and the tissues stay clean. They usually come in packs of 10 but sometimes you can find individual packs near the cash register at the drug store.

And I always have my emery board. Not a problem like a pointy metal nail file might be thru airport security.

Cheers,
MHF
Oh yes. I forgot to put the Kleenex on the list. I always have to have those.
I also carry a plastic covered nail clipper that has a tiny file attached. And it always gets thru airport security. :)

[cstraub]

[QUOTE=Also I once read a study that concluded there were more harmful germs on your Keyboard/Desk :badpc: than on a Toilet seat. Thus I have no use for toilet seat covers :rotfl:[/QUOTE]

At least their my germs!

We're talking about feces, urine, hair (not the kind on your head) and more on toilet seats! Seen or unseen it's not going on my child if I can help it! Even if someone gets crap on the seat and wipes it off I can't see it but I would be able to smell it if it rubbed on my DD's legs or bottom. YUCK!!!

I'd rather have my DD catch a cold frrom the germs on my keyboard than have her get someone's crap (literally) on her hands and have it potentially go into her mouth, hair etc.


I still don't understan why people keep bringing this up.

Why do you give a "crap"? :sick:

[pw2pp]

I prefer to line the toilet seat with toilet paper (double strips of course) but I have no objection to other's using toilet seat covers if they want. :)
What I can't stand are the "squatters" who make a mess all over the toilet and floor. :sad2:

[cstraub]

I prefer to line the toilet seat with toilet paper (double strips of course) but I have no objection to other's using toilet seat covers if they want. :)
What I can't stand are the "squatters" who make a mess all over the toilet and floor. :sad2:

Love your Charlie stuff!

I can't stans squaters either. Please use a toliet seat cover instead people.

Maybe if everyone used Toliet seat covers (TSC) we wouldn't need to use TSC's!? :wave2:

[Missy1961]

Great thread. I'm going to print it out before I pack. I'll be there in 3 weeks, leaving in 18 days!!!!

And I agree with the TSC folks.......they're cheap, easy to pack & carry & for the 1 out of 10 times I need them, I have them.

[TiggerificTigger]

1. DH :teeth:
2. Granola bars for breakfast
3. Binder with trip info
4. Shout wipes
5. Sunscreen for before parks :sunny:
6. Small screen stick to carry and reapply
7. Extra camera battery
8. Lots of film
9. Change for tolls (skipped on one once :guilty: )
10. Cell phone (avoiding the Disney charge)

And, a week before I leave, I spray bags and shoes with water repellent just in case of Kali or unexpected spills. :umbrella:

:earsgirl: :earsboy:

[raksha2]

being from UK, lots!

1) DH - he would never forgive me if i went without him :goodvibes
2) sunnies - suncreen in towel for esp for babies and people like me who go "crisp" very quickly (factor 50+)
3) Ice wipes - wet wipe tissues that leave you feeling chilled, even better if you leave them in the fridge over night, good to stop overheating
4)mini fan
5) Travellers cheques
6) pins
7) aloe vera gel - great for heat rash, sore spots, sun burn
8) Comfy shoes
9) a cardy - the restaurants are always too cold in the evenings ;)
10) Kris n stitch - our teddy bears! :rotfl2:


We don't have TSC in any of our rest rooms so to use or not doesn't become an issue. What is appearing more often are little spray containers that you squirt onto a piece of toilet roll and use that to wipe the seat before us.
Supposed to be more enviromentally friendly as it uses less paper

Toni
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[Francisca64]

Enjoyed the lists so much that I put together one from all of them. My list is useful to a non-techie, non-camera type like me.

Thanks for all the tips. My DD and I leave in three weeks!! :cheer2:

1. Purell
2. Rain ponchos
4. Wipes
5. Water bottles drink flavor packets
6. Etch a sketch
7. First aid kit
8. Sunscreen
9. DISPOSABLE CAMERAS
10. SHARPIES
11. ZIPLOCK BAGS
12. Sunglasses
13. Moleskin
14. Advil
15. Cell phone
16. Confirmation numbers
17. Extra socks
18. Benadryl
19. Refillable mugs
20. Lip balm with sun screen
21. Candle for the room
22. Small cereal packs
23. Backpack
24. Money
25. Jacket
26. COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR
27. ID
28. Spare contacts, lens solution, small mirror
29. Antacid
30. Excedrin
31. Over-the-door shoe rack to keep toiletries organized and off the sink
32. Corkscrew
33. Singles for tips
34. Gum, snacks & pop tarts
35. Clorox Antibacterial wipes
36. Granola Bars or some other portable snack
37. Night light for hotel room
38. Meds and a couple of bandages
39. Travel sewing kit
40. Tweezers and fold up scissors
41. Mesh Laundry Bag for Dirty Laundry

[Disneyrsh]

I'm pretty sure the squatters must smell like pee-if you're hitting the seat and the floor, you're hitting your shorts, socks, undies and shoes, too!

gross, gross, gross.

Your genitals are not coming in contact with the seat, just your skin!

Man, if the tag fairy reads this I'm dead meat.

[The SS Girls]

I get the heebbee jeebees thinking about the hotel beds. I was wondering can I bring a can of lysol on the plane? Or would something like that be a safety concern? I really want to sanitize the bed before I sleep in it. Also, if I can get a small can of it, I would prefer to carry that with me, and disinfect the rides, :rotfl: and sinks!

I want to bring my own pillows too, but, I don't know if they are counted as carry-on :confused3 :confused3

[cstraub]

[QUOTE=Francisca64]Enjoyed the lists so much that I put together one from all of them. My list is useful to a non-techie, non-camera type like me.

Thanks for all the tips. My DD and I leave in three weeks!! :cheer2:

1. Purell
2. Rain ponchos
4. Wipes
5. Water bottles drink flavor packets
6. Etch a sketch
7. First aid kit
8. Sunscreen
9. DISPOSABLE CAMERAS
10. SHARPIES
11. ZIPLOCK BAGS
12. Sunglasses
13. Moleskin
14. Advil
15. Cell phone
16. Confirmation numbers
17. Extra socks
18. Benadryl
19. Refillable mugs
20. Lip balm with sun screen
21. Candle for the room
22. Small cereal packs
23. Backpack
24. Money
25. Jacket
26. COMFORTABLE FOOTWEAR
27. ID
28. Spare contacts, lens solution, small mirror
29. Antacid
30. Excedrin
31. Over-the-door shoe rack to keep toiletries organized and off the sink
32. Corkscrew
33. Singles for tips
34. Gum, snacks & pop tarts
35. Clorox Antibacterial wipes
36. Granola Bars or some other portable snack
37. Night light for hotel room
38. Meds and a couple of bandages
39. Travel sewing kit
40. Tweezers and fold up scissors
41. Mesh Laundry Bag for Dirty Laundry[/QUOTE

Thanks for putting this together! :teeth:

[TerriGW]

Great thread! Just what I was looking for. One question:

10. Anything they have at the dollar store that you'd othewise pay big bucks for. onsite

This is our first trip, so I'd love to hear specifically what I should be looking for at the dollar store.

[cstraub]

Those light up glow sticks. I always stock up.

Last time I went to Target they had them too and they were a dollar!

[patmor]

Great ideas.......Thanks!




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[MarieS]

being from UK, lots!

3) Ice wipes - wet wipe tissues that leave you feeling chilled, even better if you leave them in the fridge over night, good to stop overheating

Toni
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These sound interesting! Does anyone know if we have anything similar in the US? My son has alot of problems with overheating. We tried those wet neckbands, but they didn't work well for him. Whenever we go outside I bring a wet washcloth to wipe him down.
Great tips everyone!

[TiggerificTigger]

I just remembered this idea while at the grocery store this weekend - Disney fruit snacks - Princesses, Toy Story, Pooh, and Lion King. I don't have any kids, but I still carry a couple packages with me. They are relatively okay for you (better than some of the snacks in the parks), they are easy to carry, and you still get the Disney experience with each bite. :sunny:

[Missy1961]

My local supermarket had Mickey Mouse gummies! And they are really tasty. They also had Pooh & Nemo gummies as well. Fun snack to take along.

[MickeyMacks]

I get the heebbee jeebees thinking about the hotel beds. I was wondering can I bring a can of lysol on the plane? Or would something like that be a safety concern? I really want to sanitize the bed before I sleep in it.

Wouldn't the effects of thelysol fumes and chemicals in your bed be just as potentially damaging as any "natural" germs that might linger after laundry and mousekeeping were through???? :confused3

[shellynn24]

I prefer to line the toilet seat with toilet paper (double strips of course) but I have no objection to other's using toilet seat covers if they want. :)
What I can't stand are the "squatters" who make a mess all over the toilet and floor. :sad2:

I agree with the mess on the seat!! I once read a quote in a bathroom stall that said "If you sprinkle when you tinkle, please be a sweetie and wipe the seatie!" :rotfl2: I just love that one. Not to get off the topic though. However, I gues that this is the new topic of the thread :rotfl: . Thanks to everyone for all the ideas. I just have to ask what packing cubes are? I don't know if it was answered and I missed, so I apologize for reasking then.

[psiprez]

1. PassPorter Book............. contains all of my notes for trip!
2. Sneakers...................... 2 extra-cushy pairs, switch off when feet hurt
3. Film............................. 12 Rolls plus camera battery
4. Ziplocs......................... gallon size
5. Sunscreen..................... um, it's Florida!
6. Hats and Sunglasses....... for everyone
7. Clear Poncho................. to cover stroller during rain
8. Small Towel................... to dry stroller and anything else
9. Small Messenger Bag....... holds everything, with room to spare
less cumbersome than backpack
10. Disney Items.................. buy ahead at Disney Store, Wal-Mart
cheap way to surprise kids with souveniers

[Amyality]

1 Credit Cards
2 ID
3 Hand Sanitizer
4 Sunscreen Stick
5 Sunglasses
6 Stroller
7 Camera
8 Camera Batteries
9 Mini First Aid Kit
10 H20

[cstraub]

These are packing cubes. I don't own any but wanted to know what they were too. Found this pic on Amazon.

http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00007AP6V.01-A2Q0ARZLO9COOL._SS400_SCLZZZZZZZ_.jpg

[raksha2]

packing cubes - a way of organising your packing supposedly

takes up more room in your suitcases and more weight (very important when flying internationally) and makes your wallet lighter, lots lighter


Toni

[jmminarik]

I don't get the whole toilet seat cover thing

Men don't squat over the bowl. It interferes with reading.

-Joe pirate:

[gary4jenn]

Men don't squat over the bowl. It interferes with reading.

-Joe pirate:

Whoa- this could take this thread in a WHOLE NEW DIRECTION! :rotfl2: I love your humor!

[monty]

A lot of people are taking Purell with them.Please explain?

[dj2]

and was anybody able to comment on the wet to dry hair straightener? i really would like to know what this is!!!

[PrincessPatty]

Monty - Purell is a liquid hand sanitizer that you dont need water to use

dj2 - a wet to dry straightner is a gift from God (hahaha) it straightens and dries your hair at the same time!

Hope this helps

[dj2]

dj2 - a wet to dry straightner is a gift from God (hahaha) it straightens and dries your hair at the same time!


PLEASE!!!! is there a brand name? where can we buy this?

my DD's all have thick curly hair and want it to be straight (can anyone ever be satisfied?). when they shower at night---major bed-head. when they shower in the a.m., it takes forever to dry--bad in the winter!

we've just got to try this stuff.....

thx
dj

[NC State]

Someone from the UK noted sunscreen in a "wet one" style. I purchased some of these about 8 years ago for my husband to use on the golfcourse. (He loved them and they were cool to wipe down with, so he would apply more often.) I can't locate them now, can anyone help me locate these now?

[cstraub]

Someone from the UK noted sunscreen in a "wet one" style. I purchased some of these about 8 years ago for my husband to use on the golfcourse. (He loved them and they were cool to wipe down with, so he would apply more often.) I can't locate them now, can anyone help me locate these now?

I always carry these in my purse. They are awesome and can save you loads of money. If you forget to put sun screen on you can just whip one of these out and you don't have to spend $10 on a bottle of sunscreen in the park.

[dani blaski]

in no particular order...

1. ziplocs for toiletries
2. plastic/mesh shower caddy
3. digital camera & all the fixins
4. sunscreen
5. purell/generic alternative
6. pop up hamper
7. travel candles for room
8. clothes, makeup, toiletries( Duh!)
9. mini backpack from Eddie Bauer
10. $$, plastic$$, itinerary info

comment re: #2: found this at a dollar store, tried it out on an overnight trip Labor Day weekend, this was great, our toiletries were not on the tub & the maid could clean everything easily & not disturb our stuff

comment re: #6: also found at dollar store, worked great, collapable when you are done with it & takes up no space really. Only problem...DH kept putting the used towels in the hamper..he is trained too well! :love2:

[PrincessPatty]

PLEASE!!!! is there a brand name? where can we buy this?

my DD's all have thick curly hair and want it to be straight (can anyone ever be satisfied?). when they shower at night---major bed-head. when they shower in the a.m., it takes forever to dry--bad in the winter!

we've just got to try this stuff.....

thx
dj

I bought the Remington brand one (Wal-Mart), here's a tip though, straighten in layers, pull up most of the hair with a ponytail holder or clip, leaving a bit down, then straighten that, then keep taking more down at a time. Hope this helps!

[raksha2]

Hi,

Someone was asking about the "wet ones -ice cool" that I take with me,

I have found them on this website as available in the US - follow the link
so at least you will know what to look for. I have no idea if the site is any good - the ice cool ones are about a 1/3 down the page

Westons - wet ones (http://www.westons.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Wet_Ones_2142.html#aWET26N)

Hope this helps


Toni

[dj2]

I bought the Remington brand one (Wal-Mart), here's a tip though, straighten in layers, pull up most of the hair with a ponytail holder or clip, leaving a bit down, then straighten that, then keep taking more down at a time. Hope this helps!

THANK YOU! Remington/Wal-Mart---I'm on it. can't wait to give it a try!

i think DD14 does her hair the way you described when she uses her straightening iron. takes forever. this sounds so much easier!!!!

thanks again

[NC State]

Thanks for the reply raksha2, but I'm looking for sunscreen towels that's more like "wet ones". Any luck? I purchased some about 8 years ago but haven't seen any since then.

[raksha2]

Sunnies are made by pampers and sold over here (UK) in Boots and mothercare

about £6-7 a pack of 30 wipes (with a plastic container for storage) SPF 30 with UVA/UVB protection,Water resistant

a refill pack £5-£6

Pampers Sunnies wipes are wipes impregnated with Sun Lotion. They are SPF 30. This is not the highest, but nor the lowest.

The lotion appears white on the skin, fading after a while but this is very handy for seeing where you have applied already.

The wipes contain Panthenol Vitamin Moisturiser which helps the skin to recover from drying out and soothes dry skin. This is handy if you are spending a few days in the sun but it alsoi means they are suitable for children with sensitive skin.

The wipes are water resistant, so you do not need to constantly reapply, as they go in and out the water. But as with all lotions they will eventually wear off and need reapplying after showers etc.


I have found I can cover myself well with one sheet wellthey are flannel sized
so i would think you could do two kids with one.
Do need to seal the packet well to avoid the top one drying out before use

If you have no luck in locating them let me know and I will see if I can get them for you if you would like me to.

Toni

[MarieS]

Hi,

Someone was asking about the "wet ones -ice cool" that I take with me,

I have found them on this website as available in the US - follow the link
so at least you will know what to look for. I have no idea if the site is any good - the ice cool ones are about a 1/3 down the page

Westons - wet ones (http://www.westons.com/acatalog/Online_Catalogue_Wet_Ones_2142.html#aWET26N)

Hope this helps


Toni


Thanks! I'll check into it. :flower:

[NC State]

Thank you Toni for the information. I'll look for them before we leave on Friday (9/23). I would think they would be better to carry than a bottle of sunblock!

[SanDiegoDayTripper]

I know I have seen the sunblock wipes in The Right Start and One Step Ahead catalogs. Can't remember prices right now, they might be pricey for the convenience. And probably still cheaper than the bottles in the parks!