Buying Ahead

[smilie]

We leave in about 4 months. I'm trying to make sure we buy all of the little things before we leave so that we won't need to buy them once we get there. Any ideas on things to buy ahead of time??

 

[disneydreamerinny]

I love to do this. I always look for sales and then put the stuff in a suitcase in my closet, or a tote works well too.
But definitely.......
Film
Batteries
Bottled Water
Clothes (a couple new outfits for trip)
New socks and undies
First aid kit stuff
Juice boxes
Just to name a few. I'm sure there are lots of people who will add to the list.

 

[elf]

All of the above.

Rain Ponchos. At the dollar store they are $1.00 I've bought 3 for each of us, because they don't last that long.
I also saw the other day Care Bear rain ponchos for $2.00 for kids, very cute and pink so it's a different color which is better when trying to identify someone in a sea of yellow ponchos.

Water/fan Spray bottles (if going in Aug.) It's hot when it's not raining and even when it is. But the Disney spray bottle was $15.00 the last time I bought it and the price went up I'm sure. I bought sports water/fan bottles for $3.00 (soccor ball, football shapes).

Flashing lights for kids. I look for the flashing things they sell all over the parks. I try and buy them on sale or even bring my old ones and make sure I put new batteries in them.

 

[pixiedust23]

suntan lotion, bugspray, aloe lotion. shoes so that you can break them in before you get there.

 

[Lynn4Mel]

Glow sticks (bought a few packages at the Dollar Tree)
Small laundry detergent and fab softener sheets if planning on doing a load or two of laundry, Stain Stick
Fruit snacks,
granola bars
hand sanitizer
individual wrapped wet wipes

I can go on , and on and on

 

[teedee]

I always make up a mini first aid kit with bandaids, moleskin, small scissors, tylenol, peptobismal tablets and antiseptic wipes.

I found a lime green spray mister fan on sale at Walgreens for $5 this weekend. Gotta have my DIS colors!

 

[bytheblood]

My suggestions are.........

Batteries
Extra Film/Flash Memory Cards
Power Outlet
Air Freshner
Ear Plugs
House shoes or flip flops (I hate walking on those floors in my clean bare feet)
Itinerary
Card with PS and Reservation Numbers on it
GameBoy for Daughter
Something to read on plane
Dramamine
Just-in-case meds (Allegra, Advil, etc)
Unscented Mosquite Spray
Small First-Aid Kit
Trail Size Toiletries - shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, lotion, kleenex, mouthwash, shave gel, razor, etc (I throw them away so I have more room in my suitcase on my way home)
Hand Santizer
Ponchos
Snacks for Daughter