Disney Binder

[jacobsmom]

I posted in another area, but I should probably put it here... I'm working on a Disney Binder for our vacation(s). Does anyone else create and use a binder for their disney vacation and what would you include??? Here's my list so far:

Tickets
Confirmation numbers
Maps
Section for Brochures
List of rides and attractions we want to see
Packing List
Ideas I get from here
Stamps and labels for sending letters home

What do you think? Any other ideas? Does anyone else organize like this????

 

[LubsPoohBear]

we do my dh an i have one were we keep all the ADRS tickets(park and plane) disney dollers and a budget for each day. my twin DD use theres for games and drawing things for the ride to the airport and the plane ride.plus it gives them a place to put anynotes from there trip or lil things they pick up along the way.oh ya this is are 3rd trip we have planned this way so it works well. have a great trip

 

[Suejeffali]

I made a binder for our last trip. I divided it up by the parks. I printed ALOT of the pages from themouseforless.com . There is a bunch of different journal and activity pages that you can print. Hope that helps a little.

 

[VT Gal]

This is our first family vacation, and we are taking my parents who have not been in AGES.

Each day has a page with our touring plan, ADRs, and info about parades and such. Each page has a theme (MK has the gang, EPCOT has the 3 Cabs, and so on). It was so much fun that I think that I am going to do it for all of our future trips!!!!

 

[OverplanninJess]

I make a binder for each trip. I decorate the front using scrapbook stuff and pictures from past trips that include the people going on the new trip (decorate a piece of cardstock the size of the front of the binder and super glue it to the front). In the inside pockets I keep any loose items such as tickets (for La Nouba, or if you have an AP, or unused passes from a past trip), postcard stamps, Disney stationary to leave Mousekeeping thank-yous, and copies of insurance cards and ID's

I type up all of my ADR's and Tours, if we're doing any, (w/conf. #'s) and print them out, as well as a schedule for each day (made w/excel w/a cell for each hour-can type in "concrete" plans and leave blank cells to write in stuff later) I jazz all of these up with pictures of each place we're going on each day. I print these out and use a three hole punch on each so they can be placed in the binder.

I also type up:
-A page with the operating hours of each park (along w/EMH and parades and fireworks)
-A page w/the addresses of all the people we want to send postcards to
-A page w/all of our hotel info (leave a blank for room # and phone)
-A page w/all of our emergency contacts
-Memory Pages (similar to the ones found in the back of the Passporter-it's where I "borrowed" the idea from!)
-A packing checklist for each person going on the trip
-A page with the favorite characters of the people you plan on buying souvenirs for (I just started doing this on our las trip-it makes picking out gifts for people easier)

These all get 3 hole punched and placed in the binder as well

Another helpful tip I learned about on the DISBoards is to make a mini schedule for each day and glue (if you type it out)/write it on an index card. This way you can take it into the park with you and it will take up next to no space in your bag! Keep these in the pockets of the binder too!

It makes scheduling things easier and makes a nice keepsake-I've made them for our last three trips and DBF and I enjoy looking back through them. I'm currently working on one now for the trip my Mom and I are taking in March.

 

[tmonferdini]

I didn't see this, but I also keep a listing of the menus of restaurants we will be eating as, as well as CS restaurants we are interested in. Also, a list of all CS restaurants on DDP in each particular park. I'm shrinking this to a 4x6 index card with my touring cards & will have it laminated, as well as all ADR's (to take with me each day).

I almost forgot: a check-list/packing list of what goes to the park & in whose fanny pack (so it can be double-checked each night to replace what was used during that day.)

 

[tmonferdini]

oops! double posted

 

[trekkie2]

this is my first trip so I am not sure if this is the best way, but this is what I am doing for this trip. I printed each days information on a 4x6 blank index card. for instance our first day is a travel day so I have airport info. flight numbers etc. on park days I have the park name, hours, parade and show times, closures, ADR's and anything else I think we may need to know. On the back of these cards, I typed out the touring plan for that park from Unofficial Disney guide. I laminated each card and put on a small ring. that way I have everything together, can take each card individually to the park that day in my bag. I also have a note book with pockets to hold disney related info and paperwork that I need.

 

[gomomgo]

I've been able to keep all of the info mentioned in a PassPorter. You can record your itinerary details, confirmation numbers, important phone numbers, etc. Also, the pockets are great for touring plans, extra maps and dining menus for each day you are there. We also use it to keep track of our receipts for each day in case there is a problem with a purchase or a discrepancy with the DDP credits.

It may also cost less and save time to buy a PassPorter than to gather all of the materials to make a binder.

Have fun planning!

 

[PrincessEmilysMommy]

I use the report covers and page sleeves. I put a fun print out on the front. Then our iteneraires, emergency info (insurance #'s, dr. contact's etc), Important phone numbers. Then I do each day. ie Jan 30th Animal Kingdom, I list their hours, parade times, dining reservation info, fireworks and night time info.

I enjoy it and it really helps.

 

[GrammyJudy]

Before you go make sure you check which parks have extra hours for resort guests and which rides will be closed for rehab. Also make dinner reservations and keep those numbers. Organize by day and also section for each park but be flexible and just enjoy.

 

[MAGGIED]

I purchase a Passporter.... it is wonderful.... it is divided into sections Planning, Getting there, Staying in Style, Touring, Feasting, Making Magic... then there are pockets ... the first pocket is for Our Journey... it has places to put info on airplane reservations, cruise info, rental car, shuttle etc. and places to put notes, then there is a pocket for Our Rooms,, place for name, address, phoen number, confirmation number, etc... then there are pockets for Our First Day, Our Second day.....etc...up to 14 days I think... it has spaces divided our for morning, afternooon, evening, special plans, things to do. notes, etc..... and on the back of each of these pockes is a place to record Memories, expenses, notes

It is a wonderful organizer..... and they have an online community that you can get great information from