Aug ppl - who has started packing? when are you going?

[lauren_elizabeth]

We leave August 27th for our Disney trip & I bet I won't start packing until August 26th.... Just kidding. I'll probably start packing a few days before and then add more stuff in each day as I remember different things.

 

[bluejasmine]

We leave the Thurs 24th and will stay at Cedar Pointe the night before I will probably start packing that Mon. I just bought a bunch of things from the Dollar Tree for the trip that I have already stuck in a suitcase but the rest of our stuff I will wait to pack until that week. Unlike my hawaii vacation I was mostly packed for a month ahead! lol

 

[MomOfDisneyBoys]

Since this is our first ever "real family vacation" (we've only taken weekend road trips before, that was all the budget would allow in past years) We had to buy a set of luggage. We foung a great deal, even though we bought them in June (we leave Aug 16) they have been sitting in the living room, because putting them away would force me to admit I had to wait to leave!

Am I the only one who can't pack yet? My kids seem to have plenty of clothes, but if I packed everything they would need at WDW, they would be wearing jeans and long sleeves at home for the next three weeks! And if you have heard on the news about the outrageous heat wave that So California has been suffering through, you can see why this is not an option

DH is funny though. He decided that the unusual heat and humidity we have been having should be viewed as practice for WDW, so he has been taking us for long walks in the park so the kids can "get used to it" before we go

 

[jjk]

August 4th for us have just bought new suitcases and will start packing on
Monday

 

[hogwartsdropout]

We're going to pack the whole day Sunday, and we're leaving on Tuesday!

 

[lauren_elizabeth]

We're going to pack the whole day Sunday, and we're leaving on Tuesday!

Tuesday! Luckyyyy! That's so soon! HAVE A BLAST!

 

[CATY]

We're going to pack the whole day Monday, and we're leaving on Tuesday.
Grandson 12 and self for ten days

 

[Cupmom]

Checking in 3 weeks from today!!
But leaving 6 days before that to visit family along the way. Probably will start packing the end of next week.

 

[pooch]

Started buying the "vacation" stuff in April (leaving 8/25). You know, the special sunscreen, bugspray, stain stick, etc. Began prowling the Dollar stores for this & was hiding it in my carry on in the closet. After DS's Confirmation in May, I took over the dining room and pulled out one carry on, already mysteriously full, and one suitcase. Now, 28 days out, I actually have almost all my clothes packed (bought new for the trip and am spending the summer in my old crappy clothes!) All my toiletries, laundry supplies, park pack stuff, is packed already. I have a lot of stuff that will only be making the trip one way. Got cheap toothbrushes, toothpaste & mouthwash samples from a dental ins rep I know and will toss them on the last day. Grabbed the ends of deoderants w/just enough left for the 10 day trip & will toss them!!

Time to pull out the 2nd carry on and suitcase cuz WHO AM I KIDDING!!!

 

[missmun52]

I started packing a few days ago for Aug 27. I have 5 outfits packed for my self and a few disney shirts (new) for DS and DH. I am trying to fight the urge to pack for them too. I am actully about to go pack my pj's. I have always been like this. the last time i went away I was packed for weeks all ready to go. But let me tell you I never forget anything because i have a month left to remember what i would have forgotten.

Oh the shame



And to make it all worse each outfit includes one bottom, one pair of socks, two tops, and pjs (i will add) all neatly folded in a two gallon zip lock bag. The baby's cloths will be in the one gallon size

 

[NikkiLovesWDW!]

We are going Aug. 9th, and I have been throwing stuff in the suitcases, not quite packed, but put in so we don't forget it. A lot is special stuff just for the trip. I started doing that a couple of weeks ago and the fam thinks I am nuts!

I'm August 9th too! I have made a deal with myself that I'm not allowed to bring my suitcase up until NEXT weekend. I'm a quick packer and once I'm done packing I'll feel like I have nothing left to do but WAIT so I'll wait to pack. I have two CVS bags filled with things to bring and a MAJOR list so technically I'm already packed in my mind, I just need to put it all together!! CAN'T WAIT!

missummer - where are you staying?

 

[disgram]

We leave the 21st for the airport, and stay overnite for an early flight out on the 22nd!!! Have had the luggage down in the dining room for 3 weeks now!! Had to "mark" it so that I can see it on the luggage go round at the airport!Took a "Sharpie" and drew my own HMs on it. Then realized that they would be going on the ME! lol. Have gone through the Disney Basket a dozen times and re-arranged everything to make sure that I have everything. Have the clothes for myself all ready for the ziploc bags but am willing myself to wait till the weekend before we leave to put it into the luggage. DGD14, on the other hand, has done NOTHING!!!! Says she will pack the day before we go! Secretly, I have been keeping an eye on her clothes just to be sure they are ready! Do you think I am overly excited about the trip???

 

[KTSMOM]

We're going Aug 12th. Haven't started packing..yet. I have begun my list of things to bring and am doing my pre-trip shopping. I will probably wait until two days before to actually pack everything. However, in my mind i'm already packed and ready to go! LOL

 

[skyfire]

We leave in three days, so I'll probably pack in two days.

 

[siestakeys04]

leaving aug 12th and i have already started packing

 

[iHEARTflorida]

16 days now.

we have been buying supplies ready for FL like suncream, after sun etc...
not actual packing thou, do that the day before

 

[loriandmatt]

we leave on the 24th of Aug and i have started packing non clothes items. stuff like our APs, the binder with all of our flight and hotel reservation info, snack items that i have been picking up on my recent trips to the grocery store...stuff like that.

Will swing into the medicine and toiletry packing in the next two weeks and at around the 5 to 4 day mark start hitting the hard core clothes and other items packing.

but then i am totally anal. i have lists that have items on them that include making other lists.

 

[Servants of Evan]

We leave on the 10th. We'll start packing on the 7th or 8th. Likewise, we've got a shopping bag that we've been tossing items for the trip into but it's simply collecting - not packing. Suitcases don't get pulled out until the 7th...

 

[jackskellingtonsgirl]

I can SO relate to spending the summer in my crummy old clothes! And it's a good thing, too!

Last week I was shaking a container of juice. The lid wasn't on tight and I got a juice bath. It didn't wash out. I dropped mac & cheese down the front of not one but TWO shirts, but that did wash out. Today I was drinking coffee while I was talking on the phone and I missed my mouth. Now I have coffee down the front of my white shirt. Wearing a white shirt was stupid to begin with.

I told DS this morning that Sunday we will be packing. Then he will be in his crummy old clothes, too!

 

[LISAMWDW]

Going in 30 days. Haven't packed yet but am starting to get stuff around and am making a list so I don't forget anything.