How early do you start prepping for your trip?

[Wonderdis]

I have lists for everything....toiletries, clothing, snacks, things to do before I leave, etc. I keep the lists and reuse them trip after trip. It makes it very easy. Plus, there are always a few things that need to be purchased so when I see them on sale I grab them and then throw into my hamper. I really don't plan to do this early, it just happens.

Would any of you be willing to share what is on your list ?
For a newbie and first time visitor to WDW, this will surely help us.

Thanks

 

[tweedlemom]

At least a year in advance, I start buying $25 in Disney Dollars every month for our trip. I also start packing anything and everything months in advance as well. If it can be packed early, I pack it!

 

[thechesters420]

Were not going til Dec. 2010 and while I was at Academy yesterday and I saw some of those ponchos, I went to pick them up and my husband told me that was crazy. I then put them back but gave him a dirty look first.

 

[koima]

I've found my people! Haha!

We're 11 months out and I've started planning, planning, planning, and I have a box in the linen closet for little things as I pick them up. So far I have little Disney toys for distractions and treats on the road.

 

[PixiePlanner]

Would any of you be willing to share what is on your list ?
For a newbie and first time visitor to WDW, this will surely help us.

Thanks

My first visit too! I am using a list I found online. I searched for Disney World Packing Checklist. I don't think I can post the link. You will find a bunch of lists. Good luck.

 

[mom2taylorandemily]

Well let's see; for our Aug. trip, I've already got my box packed with all toiletries for everyone and extra medications to take, sunscreen, aloe vera. In another tub, 8 new outfits for me and both girls, including underwear and sox, crocs, croc sandals, swim suits. DH does his own, but we have also gotten everyone a new rolling duffle bag to use as carry on (no need to wait on ME for clothes this year!!!). For our Dec. Land & Sea, I've already been purchasing clothes and swim suits for that as well, I'm about 1/2 way done for that trip. But in my defense I have shoulder surgery lined up for the end of June and my arm will be out of commission for a few weeks after, so I wanted to be prepared just in case it took longer. Or at least that's what I told DH, I'm so glad I'm in good company!!!

 

[AmyMama2AvaNtheo]

I am going to start packing on Sunday, even though we don't leave till May 27. I'm just gonna put the suitcases in the basement and throw stuff in them as I go along. The weather in MI is iffy. 85 today 58 tomorrow, so I think I can start packing a few clothes, toys, ect.

Oh, thank goodness. We are leaving May 27th also and plan to get out the suitcases next week!!

I have had a box in the corner of my dining room for the past 3ish months I would guess. I like to buy odds and ends of stuff and put it there for our trip. Also helps so I dont spend a ton at one time ... The kids know not to touch it because if they see a suprise it will disappear! Works like a charm and I have literally maybe 10items on my *to buy* list that I still need to buy.