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Azza1987 · 12-12-2012, 07:14 AM

Hi Guys

Hope everyone is ok, and excited for Christmas

We're inching closer to our holiday, and I just wondered what's your must haves for your trip to Disney?

Apart from the usual clothing, and I certainly know I'll be bringing my digital camera, is there anything else you'd recommend us taking with us for a first timer?

Thanks

Shazzie B · 12-12-2012, 09:53 AM

Comfortable shoes

orangetiggs · 12-12-2012, 10:11 AM

Yes comfy shoes for sure

Plenty of memory cards for camera

We buy the photopass plus before we go

wayneg · 12-12-2012, 12:50 PM

Laptop. Very useful when things go smoothly, easily change ADR's, see opening times, book things etc but its invaluable when things go wrong, ie ash cloud. Saved me so much hassle and money having a laptop with us.
Also cuts down on memory cards, only need one now, upload to laptop each evening.

WiganTony · 12-12-2012, 01:56 PM

We always have an small insulated cool bag and take some frozen bottles of water in it with unfrozen ones - sees us through the day in the parks.

Also take a UK 4 gang extension lead to keep the variety of mobile phones, iPods, netbooks etc charged up.

Rain · 12-15-2012, 11:34 AM

A travel kettle is a must for us for that early morning cuppa.

LeaversOnTour · 12-15-2012, 11:55 AM

Random things for the disney part is definately a travel kettle and tea bags!!! I like my cuppa in the morning and am not a fan of the stuff they sell out there. They just dont "get" hot tea???

And we ALWAYS take bottles of dilutable juice for the kids.

For some bizarre reason this is almost non existant in Orlando, unless you want to pay £5 for something you can get for £1 at home

OhanaSam · 12-15-2012, 01:08 PM

It'll be my first trip too and one thing I'm definitely bringing is at least 3 bottles of suncream!

MrRomance · 12-16-2012, 09:44 AM

I'd definitely confirm some of the PP's suggestions, comfortable shoes (don't buy new ones and expect to break them in when you get there because you'll be in blister city!) A laptop if you can, ideal for checking stuff and getting information when you need it and saving on SD cards. Other suggestions I would make for first timers is after sun cream... most people take sun screen but most don't pack after sun cream. I'd also recommend taking baby wipes and zip lock bags. They have multiple uses when carrying around wet clothes, taking food away. If you're on the DDP, you will get more food than you can eat and we often end up taking cupcakes and stuff away because we can't eat them after the huge meal!

Other advice I would give is to use the WDW website to view maps etc before you leave. People often underestimate the sheer size of WDW. I've read in numerous places that the average person in a park will walk up to 20 miles! Finally, don't expect to see and do everything. Be realistic in your expectations of what you can realistically cover! HAVE FUN!!

clareyfairymouse · 12-16-2012, 01:37 PM

Id agree with all the above.

My advice would be to build some downtime into your schedule so you dont crash at some point from being on the go constantly!
You wont realise how on-the-go you are the whole time. Building in some time to chill out by the pool will mean you can have hectic days and not miss out on some of the main things you want to do!

CAROLINE4 · 12-16-2012, 02:11 PM

i would say park maps! i think these are the one thing that i would grab going through the entrance of the park each day. they have show times, information about height restrictions ect!

we also take frozen bottles of juice with us! we found the premade bottled juice from publix is fine if you add some more water to it and we froze these and took them into the park.

never had a problem with footwear as i just wear flip flops, i have no idea how people do it in socks and walking shoes/trainers. I would be so hot!

have great fun planning, the more you research now the more you will be able to get out of your holiday! xx

Tink2312 · 12-16-2012, 02:19 PM

A few odd ones for you - Plasters, paracetamol, hair bobbles/ clips to tie your hair up if it gets too hot, Nescafé 3 in 1, we also take a few fabric reusable carriers as they come in very useful for shopping/ ferrying food back to the room. I'd also recommend that you don't take too much jewellery (a mistake I often make as I never wear much in the heat).

Happy planning

JintyB · 12-16-2012, 02:43 PM

We always take packs of top trumps for playing whilst waiting for rides

SilentK · 12-16-2012, 04:03 PM

The strange essential for me is foot cream. I like the one from Lush, really soothes aching feet at the end of the day. Last time I took some of the peppermint foot crystals and soaked my feet in a shallow bath. It was amazing!

Button · 12-16-2012, 05:02 PM

We like to take sun blind for car keeps little one from melting too much and also makes finding the car much easier. Bit of advertising too for our sons swim school - Waterbabies.

But biggest thing is pack your patience. Have fun, you'll be hooked.

12-12-2012, 07:14 AM	#1
Azza1987 Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 116	Must have's for Disney? Hi Guys Hope everyone is ok, and excited for Christmas We're inching closer to our holiday, and I just wondered what's your must haves for your trip to Disney? Apart from the usual clothing, and I certainly know I'll be bringing my digital camera, is there anything else you'd recommend us taking with us for a first timer? Thanks

12-12-2012, 09:53 AM	#2
Shazzie B DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford UK Posts: 1,168	Comfortable shoes __________________ May 2002 All Star Movies; May 2003 La Quinta 192; Dec 2004 Nikki Bird; April 2006 Holiday Inn & Dolphin Beach, St. Petes; Aug 2007 Animal Kingdom Lodge; Aug 2008 Coronado Springs; Aug 2009 Highlands Reserve & Animal Kingdom Lodge; Oct 2010 Best Western Lakeside; Oct 2012 Arcadia Gardens; Sept 2013 Old Key West

12-12-2012, 10:11 AM	#3
orangetiggs Married my sweetheart in DISNEY!!!!! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 5,670	Yes comfy shoes for sure Plenty of memory cards for camera We buy the photopass plus before we go __________________ Our Twin girls Megan^Jayne and Ava Lily born 29th Nov 2009!!!!!

12-12-2012, 12:50 PM	#4
wayneg VMK AceCaptainWayne I can't get my mouth to say healthy things Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Dewsbury, UK Posts: 21,052	Laptop. Very useful when things go smoothly, easily change ADR's, see opening times, book things etc but its invaluable when things go wrong, ie ash cloud. Saved me so much hassle and money having a laptop with us. Also cuts down on memory cards, only need one now, upload to laptop each evening. __________________ 1993Travelodge Maingate East,1997Holiday Inn Nikki Bird,1999Sheraton 4 Points/Clearwater Hilton, 2000(Xmas) Disney’s ASMo 2001Travelodge Maingate East, 2002 NYC Crowne Plaza Times Sq./Orlando Sheraton World Resort 2003(Aug) La Quinta Lakeside 2003(Oct) Disney Wonder +Raddison Parkway2004(Oct) Disney Magic + Homewood Suites, 2004(Xmas) Hilton DTD 2005(Oct) Disney Magic + BW Lakeside, 2005 (Xmas) BW Lakeside, 2006(Aug) Courtyard By Marriott LBV + 1st RCCL cruise, 2006(Oct) Disneyland, Cailfornia Howard Johnson, 2006(Xmas)Comfort Inn LBV,2007(Easter)Fairfield Inn, Marriott Village 2007(Aug)Courtyard By Marriott LBV, 2007(Oct) Disneyland CA, HoJo/Vegas, Flamingo,2008(Easter) Windsor Hills, Disney Wonder, Fairfield Inn 2008(Aug)Country Inn, 2nd RCCL, AKL, 2008(Oct)& 2008(Xmas)Fairfield Inn, 2009(May)Country Inn 2009(Aug)OKW, Disney Magic, Regal Sun 2010(Easter) Hampton Inn LBV 2010(Aug) Royal Pacific & OKW 2011(Feb)H.I. Express LBV 2011(Aug)OKW, Disney Dream, HI DTD 2011(Oct) Fairfield Inn 2012(Aug) Fairfield Inn, OKW 2012(Nov) Fairfield Inn 2013(Apr) Fairfield Inn LBV

12-12-2012, 01:56 PM	#5
WiganTony DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Wigan, United Kindgon Posts: 577	We always have an small insulated cool bag and take some frozen bottles of water in it with unfrozen ones - sees us through the day in the parks. Also take a UK 4 gang extension lead to keep the variety of mobile phones, iPods, netbooks etc charged up. __________________ 2013 July/August - NY, LA and San Diego 2012 August - OKW 2011 August - No Disney NY and Boston 2010 July/August - RPR and OKW 2009 Easter - Springhill Suites LBV & Cruise 2008 August - Marriott Residence Seaworld. 2007 August - CBR/Marriott Clearwater/Springhill Suites LBV 2005 August - Comfort Suites Kissimmee Longer than I care to remember - 3 lads and their car touring Florida!!

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12-15-2012, 11:34 AM	#6
Rain DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: uk Posts: 707	A travel kettle is a must for us for that early morning cuppa. __________________ [IMG]2564690[/IMG]

12-15-2012, 11:55 AM	#7
LeaversOnTour Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 89	Random things for the disney part is definately a travel kettle and tea bags!!! I like my cuppa in the morning and am not a fan of the stuff they sell out there. They just dont "get" hot tea??? And we ALWAYS take bottles of dilutable juice for the kids. For some bizarre reason this is almost non existant in Orlando, unless you want to pay £5 for something you can get for £1 at home __________________ October 2005 - International Drive November 2006 International Drive October 2007 - International Drive November 2008 - Our Honeymoon Port Oleans Riverside/I-Drive/Animal Kingdom Lodge December 2009 Old Key west/Idrive Our DD's first trip (9 months old)3 weeks of bliss January 2011 Old Key west/Idrive Our Other DD's first trip (just 3 months old) 4 weeks of bliss January 2012 I-Drive/Old Key west 4 Weeks of bliss

12-15-2012, 01:08 PM	#8
OhanaSam Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Leeds Posts: 270	It'll be my first trip too and one thing I'm definitely bringing is at least 3 bottles of suncream! __________________ Me(23) DBF(23)

12-16-2012, 09:44 AM	#9
MrRomance Planning and Plotting Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Essex, UK Posts: 1,015	I'd definitely confirm some of the PP's suggestions, comfortable shoes (don't buy new ones and expect to break them in when you get there because you'll be in blister city!) A laptop if you can, ideal for checking stuff and getting information when you need it and saving on SD cards. Other suggestions I would make for first timers is after sun cream... most people take sun screen but most don't pack after sun cream. I'd also recommend taking baby wipes and zip lock bags. They have multiple uses when carrying around wet clothes, taking food away. If you're on the DDP, you will get more food than you can eat and we often end up taking cupcakes and stuff away because we can't eat them after the huge meal! Other advice I would give is to use the WDW website to view maps etc before you leave. People often underestimate the sheer size of WDW. I've read in numerous places that the average person in a park will walk up to 20 miles! Finally, don't expect to see and do everything. Be realistic in your expectations of what you can realistically cover! HAVE FUN!! __________________ Many of you sponsored my DD9 in her Disney Run in 2012 in aid of the children's hospital (Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital) that has provided her with years of treatment. This year we are all running in the Disney Jingle Jungle 5K for the same cause! https://www.justgiving.com/NeavesFamily5K Off-Site Disney World Visits '92 - '94 - '96 - '99 - 2000, 2001, 2004 Disney World Stays August 2008 - CBR - February 2012 - SSR - July 2012 - POR - October 2013 - SSR Disney Fairytale Wedding Vow Renewal Feb 2012 Cast: Me (40) DW (37) and DD (9)

12-16-2012, 01:37 PM	#10
clareyfairymouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Devon, United Kingdom Posts: 131	Id agree with all the above. My advice would be to build some downtime into your schedule so you dont crash at some point from being on the go constantly! You wont realise how on-the-go you are the whole time. Building in some time to chill out by the pool will mean you can have hectic days and not miss out on some of the main things you want to do! __________________ 2004 - IP UK Pavilion, 2008 - 1st WDW Holiday - Pop Century, 2010 - WDW Wedding - Wedding Pavilion & Stayed at Wilderness Lodge

12-16-2012, 02:11 PM	#11
CAROLINE4 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: liverpool uk Posts: 388	i would say park maps! i think these are the one thing that i would grab going through the entrance of the park each day. they have show times, information about height restrictions ect! we also take frozen bottles of juice with us! we found the premade bottled juice from publix is fine if you add some more water to it and we froze these and took them into the park. never had a problem with footwear as i just wear flip flops, i have no idea how people do it in socks and walking shoes/trainers. I would be so hot! have great fun planning, the more you research now the more you will be able to get out of your holiday! xx __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_-ag9...t=HL1334869796 the reveal video we showed the kids! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NwXOq...t=HL1334869796 their reaction at about 9 mins in xx caroline n Jay Connor Callum Cole Ava Off site march 2007-solana, off site october 2009- formosa gardens and MARRIED ON COCOA BEACH!: off site April/May 2012 Lisax is my sister! xx

12-16-2012, 02:19 PM	#12
Tink2312 I didn't ask to be a princess but if the crown fits... May take over the world ... or not Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cheshire, England Posts: 1,791	A few odd ones for you - Plasters, paracetamol, hair bobbles/ clips to tie your hair up if it gets too hot, Nescafé 3 in 1, we also take a few fabric reusable carriers as they come in very useful for shopping/ ferrying food back to the room. I'd also recommend that you don't take too much jewellery (a mistake I often make as I never wear much in the heat). Happy planning __________________ Catherine Easter 1992 - Holiday Inn I-Drive/ Hilton St. Pete’s Beach, June 1993 - Doubletree Universal/ Hilton Clearwater, Easter 1995 - Quality Inn Plaza I-Drive,Halloween 1995 - DLP offsite, Easter 1997 - Quality Inn Plaza I-Drive, Easter 2000 - Doubletree Universal, Christmas 2000 - Courtyard by Marriot DTD/ Tradewinds Island Grande St Pete’s Beach/ Holiday Inn Universal Halloween 2001 - Cheyenne DLP, Easter 2002 - CBM DTD/ Clearwater Beach Hotel, July 2003 - Newport Bay DLP Jan 2004 - Cypress Pointe, Easter 2005 - Hawthorn Suites LBV/ Bahama Bay, July 2006 - Newport Bay DLP Christmas2006- Springhill Suites LBV, Thanksgiving 2007 - Buena Vista Palace/ Park Shore Naples/ Pop/ CSR, March/ April 2009 - Pop/ CSR/ Blue Heron Beach Resort Nov 2009 - SSR and free dining Oct 2010 - SSR and free DDP March 2011 - Solo trip to BLT Sept 2011 - DLRP Christmas/ New Year 2011 - BLT/AKV/WLV Nov 2012 - BLT/Dream 4 night Bahamas Cruise June 2013 -Magic Mediterranean 7 night cruise November 2013 - BLT

12-16-2012, 02:43 PM	#13
JintyB Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 75	We always take packs of top trumps for playing whilst waiting for rides __________________ Disney World 2011 Video Disneyland Paris 2011 Video

12-16-2012, 04:03 PM	#14
SilentK Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2010 Location: England Posts: 21	The strange essential for me is foot cream. I like the one from Lush, really soothes aching feet at the end of the day. Last time I took some of the peppermint foot crystals and soaked my feet in a shallow bath. It was amazing!

12-16-2012, 05:02 PM	#15
Button A princess waiting for Cinders to ship on out of that castle. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Reading, UK Posts: 343	We like to take sun blind for car keeps little one from melting too much and also makes finding the car much easier. Bit of advertising too for our sons swim school - Waterbabies. But biggest thing is pack your patience. Have fun, you'll be hooked. __________________

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