Binder

[squashbananas]

I am doing a binder with all my information. I am having trouble trying to decide was tab should be labeled what. So far I have Itinerary, travel, & reservations. Should I have different ones? I have papers thrown all over the room! haha HELP!!!

 

[Baghdad Bob]

Good idea, I have papers all over......

 

[crzy4dals]

I also have one for menus - do not miss - hours - empty page protectors for momentos

 

[yensidretlaw]

Here are a few suggests:
To Do List (Stop Mail, Stop Newspaper, etc)
Packing List
Airport Parking
Airlines
Car Rental
Hotel Reservation
Park Hours & Extra Magic Hours
Meal Reservations

I also use an expanding holder that I purchased a Office Depot. It is about 10" Long x 5.5" Tall and has 12 dividers. I has an elastic band that keeps it closed.

I use the binder when planning but when I actually travel, I use the expanding holder. I decorate the holder with Disney Stickers.

 

[slruud]

I've got a regular #10 envelope with resort confirmation, airline confirmation, park hoppers, and DME vouchers. You guys are nuts...albeit DisNuts.

 

[Kailani6]

-I love the idea of putting everything in a binder. I am a big planner (Some may think I'm "nuts" but planning things out calms me and makes me feel a little bit in control-no I DON"T plan out the whole day but I like to be super informed before I leave)
-I didn't do a binder last time and all my papers were a mess and I didn't even look at them.
-I am brainstorming now and if I come up with anything not previously mentioned I'll let you know.
Thanks for the ideas!

~Farley

 

[Kailani6]

sqaushbananas (love that username) I just noticed we'll be in the World at the same time. (Good so I'm not the only one getting papers and stuff together over a month away from my trip.

We stayed at ASM last August for my DD6's first trip to Disney, I don't know if you've ever been to that one but we loved it, the theming is awesome!! Have a great time!

~Farley

 

[c4alymom]

I did a Binder (DH called it the "binder of death") for our trip in 9/06. I had different sections labeled:

Reservation Information
Hotel Information
Schedule
*One section for each park*
Dining
Airline Info
Packing
Finance Info (budget and such)
Souvenier list (don't want to forget anyone )
And a final section for notes and any other pertinent info.

I made sure to get the dividers with pockets where I kept copies of menus for each park (yes I was good and had my ADR's)

I also threw a map in at the end of the day so I would have a nice one for the scrapbook. I did not carry the binder into the park, but did take it and keep in the hotel room. It was very valuable. Even though DH joked about it, he said it was the BEST vacation we have ever taken since I was so organized.

 

[maciec]

My dividers are

1) Air/Car
2) Hotel
3) Dining
4) Parks
5) Coupons (if we are staying off site)
I also keep a zippered pencil case in the binder for smaller things that won't fit properly in the notebook

 

[Disneytwinz]

Here's my binder...

The tabs are:
Reservations, itineraries, touring plans.
Maps, directions, tolls, landmarks.
Travel games.
Packing lists.
Budget.
Disney Dining.
Disney park information, hours, maps, resorts.
Disney attractions and ride information.
I keep pre-printed labels/envelopes, Mousekeeping envelopes, ID tags, dining guides and maps in the front. I keep a plasic snap envelope in the back for receipts and such.

 

[squashbananas]

disneytwinz, that is an awesome picture of your binder! i love how you used the free mickey heads as tabs! GREAT IDEAA!

 

[Disneytwinz]

disneytwinz, that is an awesome picture of your binder! i love how you used the free mickey heads as tabs! GREAT IDEAA!

Thanks!

 

[ClaraBug]

Here's my binder...

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My binder looks almost identical, even with the personalized maps (in the same place.) I just have regular printed tabs though.

Great minds think alike!

 

[ClaraBug]

I am doing a binder with all my information. I am having trouble trying to decide was tab should be labeled what. So far I have Itinerary, travel, & reservations. Should I have different ones? I have papers thrown all over the room! haha HELP!!!

Take ALL the paperwork regarding your trip and make piles. Then label these piles and this will give you an idea for your tabs. If you have a really thick pile, break that down too.

I did an excel work sheet and put a lot of valuable information on that so I did not over stuff my binder. I am taking it with us when we go so I needed to streamline everything down. BUT anything with a confirmation number on it I will but it in the binder.

 

[breammom]

What dimensions should the binder be? I would really love to be organized for our trip in December. We went in June of 2005 and missed alot of things that I would like to see this time. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[kisobel]

the "binder of death"


kate

 

[Disneytwinz]

the "binder of death"


kate

 

[castawaymam]

don't have a binder,but a one subject notebook with park information such as rides, shows/parades, restaurants and stores and information on the resort that we are staying at. the notebook also has two pockets in it, which i have menus for the restaurants that we want to try and our maps. And a small pocket for index cards which i have placed our resies for resort and adrs in and hours for each park and what rides the kids want to ride for each park. Have lots of extra space so that i can have a trip journal for each day that we are there at the parks.

 

[T. Lynn]

I have a binder that came with a book bag. I love that it zips all the way around and it's not too fat.

 

[Iott Family]

I just wanted to add that Bob Sehlinger of the UG has a planner and instructions/printables on his web site that I use and find very helpful.

Thank you Bob!

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