I wish I had pack _____for my room what

[scraplady]

Sorry if there is a thread all ready. But I thought this would help so I don't forget something.
Thanks
Tina

 

[hkeller27]

A pop-up hamper so I wouldn't have 4 piles of dirty clothes everywhere!

Oh, and a full bottle of contact solution - so I wouldn't have had to pay $9 for a teeny tiny little bottle in the hotel shop!!!!!!

Lessons learned! My packing list keeps growing and growing - DH is going to wonder if we are moving there (not a bad idea!!!)

 

[Claire&TheBoys]

I pack a multi-outlet extension cord (brand name, Power Squid or something like that). That way, I only have to access one wall outlet and charge all our gizmos in one place -- digital cameras, camcorder, cell phones, etc.

 

[Neesy228]

I see from your signature that you don't have children, so not all of these apply, but may help someone else:

a nightlight
laundry detergent
bandaids
scissors
pool toys/floaties
aspirin

Love the extension cord idea - that would make my life so much easier!

 

[scraplady]

Thanks I hope for more as it never fails I always think of something after we get there of something I should have packed. And since I am takeing my neice this time. I should start a list.
Tina

 

[Where'sPiglet?]

scissors

I don't have children but I always pack scissors (children's size-they're smaller) anyways. One trip, I forgot and ended up having to cut up moleskin on the floor of a resort gift shop, because I had to borrow their scissors and there was no space at the counter. A little girl walked by and asked her mother "Mommy, what is that lady doing on the floor?"

Yup, I haven't forgotten scissors OR moleskin since!

 

[fla4fun]

a nightlight

I don't have kids, but I make sure I at least pack one of these for the bathroom. I hate to get up in the night to go to the bathroom and have to turn on all the bright lights. It wakes me up too much and then it takes too long to get back to sleep. I'd much rather have a nightlight that gives enough light to get around, but not enough to make it seem like the sun has come up. Those little flickering orange appendages to the hair dryers just don't cut it for me.

If I'm in a larger DVC unit, I'll usually put one in the bathroom, and one in the kitchen, so if I need a drink at night, I don't have to turn on the kitchen light either. Since the bedroom has doors, I don't have to have the nightlights shining into the bedroom either, so it's plenty dark to sleep.

I would agree with the extension cord. It seems like there are fewer and fewer available outlets in the rooms these days. I also like to pack a few ziploc baggies, usually the gallon size. They come in handy for sealing snacks and a myriad of other things.

 

[Perditamarie]

As a bit of a coffee freak, I always bring coffee, filters and most important, the to-go coffee cups, so I can get every last drop!

 

[honeybee8200]

Great tips everyone!!! I got most of the stuff already on my list except for one...a nightlight!!! Duh! With 2 girls I'm sure one in the bathroom would be great for late night potty breaks. Thanks so much for the idea!

 

[3girls4me05]

Wait..you can use pool toys in the pool? What are the rules? What kind of toys?

 

[hearts8701]

you can use water balls they sell at the dollar store disney sells them also at resort also but o'course for $$$

 

[3girls4me05]

Are those splash balls? In other words not inflatible but designed to be in the water? We have a few of those. I shall throw them in the suitcase.

 

[Neesy228]

Wait..you can use pool toys in the pool? What are the rules? What kind of toys?

We have taken small inner tubes, water wings, dive sticks. No one has ever said a word and my kids stay entertained forever! I've never taken balls, just because I'd be worried that my son would clock someone with them!

In past years, I've purchased those inner tubes with the leg holes in the center because we've had little kids (4 and under) and the water is too deep for them once they get past the steps. This way they have some freedom of movement!

 

[brekin67]

Don't forget your battery charger. Have bottled water and snacks delivered to your room from Garden Grocer. A pop up hamper. Laundry detergent and Dryer sheets, with a roll of quarters. Pillows from home. Lysol spray. Those are ourmust have items.

 

[Dismom55]

We always pack a small first aid kit with bandaids, antibiotic cream, all the usual stuff. I also take a small febreeze, I have seen small travel size in stores, I take those and just give the room a fresh smell after the lysol smell.

I also take my own hand soap, shampoo etc, I keep the ones Disney gives as souveniers, also I am allergice to most soaps, so I don't take the chance.

I take a walk in the sample section of my local walmart so I don't have to take the full size anything. It also acts as a reminder of anything I might have forgotten.

I also get the samples of laundry detergent, if I am planning to do laundry while there. Plenty of change for the machines too. Laundry soap at WDW is lots of $$$.

Sunscreen, no matter what time of year you are going, you just may need it, and of course I buy it in the sample size.

I use a fanny pack when in the parks, so I keep bandaids, sunscreen, moleskin, as well as my key card and money and list of ADR's ect in the fanny pack. Each morning I restock, check to see if I have what I may need for the day. I take prescripton meds, so don't forget to take extra, just in case.



I like the nite lite idea and the extention cord.

 

[Wild4Walt]

I'm allergic to bleach so I have to remember to bring my own pillow case. I don't mind so much my arms and legs being itchy, but when my face gets all red and itchy... total misery!

 

[Disneyfanatic108]

A battery power alarm clock that I know how to work.
More than once the one in the room didn't go off.

 

[kymi]

If you have little ones---safety locks for cabinets and safety outlet covers. We brought those on our last visit to Old Key West and they were a big help. Also, cell phone battery charger.

I always bring a nightlight w/me for my little ones and a travel size first aid kit.

 

[hearts8701]

ys the slash balls 2 in a pack they are soft and will not hurt anyone incase you hit someone in the pool area you'll see everyone with them in the pool life jackets are at the pool so no need to pack them

 

[Dismom55]

I'm allergic to bleach so I have to remember to bring my own pillow case. I don't mind so much my arms and legs being itchy, but when my face gets all red and itchy... total misery!

I too am allergic to bleach, and yes on the face is total misery. I have covered a sofa sized pillow with Mickey Mouse Fleece, use it on the drive down to Fl, then take it in the resort to keep my face off the pillow from the resort. The rest of me is mostly covered with my bed clothes, but it was my feet that I had problems with, skin peeled something awful this last time. So in short I will be keeping my feet covered with socks or something for our next visit.