HI Everyone,
I can't believe that we are getting so close to Angelinas MAW date! (Less than 2 weeks.) I am trying to get organized in my mind and figure out what all we need to pack. Maybe someone here can help with my questions. I am sure that they have been answered here somewhere, so sorry if this is getting repetitive.
1. Car seats... are these provided in the rental van? Or do we need to bring them? (We have four kids in car seats btw!)
Rental should provide them. We didn't know this or wouldn't have brought ours which would have saved us a lot of stuff to carry. National is the car rental place for GKTW and they told us when we got the car that they had seats we could have had. I would call GKTW to make sure they know you need 4 just in case and also confirm they can do it.
2. Medical equiptment... my Mom mentioned today that we should carry this on! We have a c-pap machine and nebulizer not to mention lots of other medical supplies. I was just planning on checking them in a bag. I think that they check for free. Then my Mom said that they could get lost... and we would be in big trouble. What do do? Let me know your thoughts.
We carried on all meds peroid. It wasn't worth it to lose it. Are there any supplies that you can have rented while you are there? I'm pretty sure MAW will rent certain things if you need them on your stay but you have to ask to be sure.
3. Both Angelina and Jude use a walker. Jude also has a wheelchair and we have a big double stroller for Jude, Angelina and baby Izzy. I am trying to figure out if we should bring all. Will there be room in the rental van for all? Or do we just take the bare minimum? (One walker and the stroller?) What to do?
Take the minimum you can without sacrificining your kids' needs. We had MAW rent us a huge double jogger for the kids since my MAW kid was over the typical weight limit for regular strollers but couldn't/can't walk the distances Disney requires. They have wheelchairs to use at GKTW and you will be able to get one at Disney parks and airports also have them so if you can use those then I wouldn't take yours. Call GKTW and they should be able to give you more info.
4. Clothes... What is realistic for clothes to pack. Since we have a washer and dryer... I was thinking two outfits each (plus a third that they are wearing) plus an extra for the little ones that are messy and have accidents. Thoughts?
Just FYI our kids got really dirty each day from just the parks, rides, food etc. Sometimes we had to do 2 outfits a day because they got so messy. They are 6 and 2. We did do laundry but still took enough outfits per day we were there. Our washer and dryer were really really nosiy just an FYI and they are right next to the kids room. We had planned on washing clothes at night but it was too loud for them and us. Just something to think about and plan for. You might want to do it during the day if your kids are bothered by loud noises like mine are.
5. Character breakfast... we are going to Ohana. Will this be a dressy thing? Or just shorts and a tee ok?
Shorts and tee pretty much everywhere.
6. Keeping cool at Magic Kingdom... My Mom and two of the kids have issues with over heating. I know that MAW has a place you can go and cool down. Does anyone have any tips? My Mom actually will pass out and the two kids are on meds that make them over heat. Thoughts?
It wasn't very hot when we were there but I do recall misting areas? Maybe? Also the shops are really cool with lots of airconditioning but then the temptation for the kids to want lots of stuff... The indoor places to eat were nice and cool as well and so were the indoor shows. The personal mister fans may help?
Thanks everyone!!
Many Blessings!!
xoxoxoxoxo
Sarah