Countdown....Packing Help Wanted!!

[mamawanavacation]

I've got the "Oh my gosh, what am I forgetting?!" blues! Is there a master packing suggestion list? This is our first DVC trip, well first time to DW at all, so I'm wondering if maybe I should bring anything I wouldn't normally think of? HELP!!

 

[DeeCee735]

I love your user name! Fits me perfectly!
Have you thought of coffee, coffee filters, laundry detergent?
What about the sun screen and hats, and sunglasses? Bug spray like Off? Don't forget the camera and charger, and extra memory card. Nail file?? Small bag or backpack. And extra room in the bags for the souveniers!

Have a great time.....when do you get there? We'll be there this Sunday and I can't wait!

 

[mamawanavacation]

Ahhhh, bug spray....I didn't think of that, thank you!

We arrive on the 30th...yep packing 2 weeks early, lol. I want to make sure I have no last minute surprises to run out and buy.

Do they supply shampoo and conditioner?

Have a great time on your trip!!

 

[RLRDA]

Last year I found a packing list online then customized it to our family and saved it in my computer. The online list was multiple pages long. I think I shrunk it down to 1 page (with less items, smaller font). Now I just refer back to that list when we travel to WDW.

We bring non-perishable snacks, breakfast cereal, Crystal Lite, etc.....as well as our own coffee, extra laundry detergent, camera/phone chargers, batteries........
health insurance cards (never know if you'll need them)!

Enjoy your packing....I'll be doing it soon as well.

 

[DeeCee735]

I don't remember if there is shampoo and conditioner. If there is, it's those little hotel types. I don't use them because they dry my hair out so bad, so I pack the brand I prefer.

I once packed three weeks before we went - I was home from work for a week so I took advantage - major wrinkling occured! But it really was just throw the bags in the car and lets go!

Happy planning!

 

[Deb & Bill]

You only get shampoo, conditioner and shower gel when you check in, day four and day 8 (plus keep going every four days after that). Bring some additional of your own if you think you'll need more. You also get bar soap for the shower, so you don't have to rely only on the shower gel.

If you have a one bedroom or larger, bring detergent and fabric softener or sheets.

If you drink coffee, bring extra coffee and filters (basket type). Also sugar, salt, pepper, if you'll be using those. Ziploc bags of various sizes.

I like to bring along those suction cup hooks (you bend the hook down to make it stick) to hang in the shower for wet bathing suits and the shower puff (I bring my own shower puff and shower gel).

If you want to cook in a crock pot, bring that.

Bring your own liquor if you want that because you'll probably get it cheaper at home.

Some people like their own sheets, pillows, blankies.

We bring our own beach towels to take to the water parks.

Cell phone charger, camera battery charger, laptop, extra AA and AAA batteries,extra memory stick for the camera. I bring my own hairdryer because the one in the villa just doesn't dry fast enough.

Water shoes if you wear them at the pool or water park.

Sunscreen, ear plugs, goggles for the kids.

Bandaids, moleskin, Advil, Bayer, Tylenol, Benedryl, Bactine, digital thermometer, a few safety pins, needle and thread.

Ponchos (we have lots of them - yellow, tan and clear).

Kitchen sink (just checking if you are still reading )

 

[marvali]

You may want to try this link. It has been going for a while and has quite a few suggestions that may trigger some additional ideas of things you need.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1715551