I'm going to WDW and I won't FORGET to bring......

[Pembo]

....Help me out here. I'm in the throes of lists and packing. What am I going to forget? It's me, dh, and ds's 5 & 7.



And before you say it, YES DIZNEENUT, I know I'm supposed to take you with me!

 

[TiggerPiglet]

I would say your bathing suits and sunscreen, since it's probably cold where you are, swimming might not be on your mind. Hopefully it's not cold down there

 

[pumba]

that is always on the list.......over the counter meds......cough meds ...tylenol for adults and kids.......benedryl .....works on plane rides too....those are always on my list of must haves.......remember sun screen no matter what time of the year.....sun glasses ....these are mega expensive items in Disney .....I also bring two pairs of my eye glasses.....even if one set is my last prescription.....a little off is better then not seeing anything up close....bring your names of all your meds that you are on and insurance cards too

 

[Bon Bon]

Fanny packs. I often forget these and have had to purchase many along the way. I'd be lost without mine! Have a blast you lucky girl!

 

[battricia]

ziplock bags! i know that most ppl buy them to prepare for the trip (you can keep cameras/wallets/many other things in them to keep from getting wet) but i went to the grocery store w/ my mom to buy them, and then once we got there she had forgotten to take them w/ us, luckily I had brought some of my own, so don't forget to PACK them. =) and film and batteries for cameras.


tricia

 

[p-nut]

batteries for your camera.Mom's died while we were there and they did not have the kind she needed.

 

[TLinden16]

Here are some things I always remind people to bring

Moleskin for the blisters that inevitably pop up after walking a million miles.

An extra pair of sneakers (to give them the chance to air out or in case one pair gets really wet on a ride or in a storm)

Gum if you like to chew it--can't buy it on Disney property

Aloe to rub on sunburned skin.

Karen

 

[JAP]

I make my own first aid kit. I added benedryl and children's tylenol to it as well as lots of different sized bandaids. I also put it the no hurt antibacterial spray. I also put in some neosporin. That stuff is great for just about everything.

I packed all the diapers and swim diapers first last night. I do not want to run out of those.

I am thinking of buying a disposable camera for DD. We have our digital but was thinking that DD who is 6 might like to take her own pics.

This thread reminded me that I need to go buy the big size zip lock baggies. I bought the wrong size the other day.

 

[Lynn CC]

Your credit cards and license. Don't laugh, I forgot mine on one of our trips to Disney, DH thought I had his
What a mess

 

[browneyes]

The best thing I packed for my kids for our trip 2 weeks ago were 2 things. Lots of disposable cameras and glow sticks. I bought my dd some glow bracelets, earrings, mouthpieces, and necklaces. I bought my ds some glow sticks and glow mouth pieces. The glow sticks they have in the camping department were much more brighter and lasted longer.

I overpacked stuff. The maintenance and security guys had to come to our room (the fire alarm malfunctioned, they had to replace it). They got a kick out of what all I had packed. The guys that loaded and unloaded our bags got a kick out of all the junk I had brought too.

 

[Big V]

Here ya go!
Packing Tips:
Address book, stamps and pre-addressed labels
Admission passes (park hoppers) with copies made in case you lose it!
Alarm clock (rooms have, but to be sure)
Aloe Vera gel
Airplane ticket (with copies made)
Antacids (Pepcid, AC, Tums)
Antibacterial gel (travel size)
Autograph book and fat pen
Back pack (pre-packed)
Band-Aids / First Aid kit
Bandana (colored, to put on suitcase, so you can easily spot your luggage at airport) Bath powder/cornstarch
Batteries-for cameras
Beach towels
Bengay
Blankets (kids)
Blow dryer
Body spray- (bath & body cucumber melon!)
Books/magazines
Bottle straps for water bottles
Bubble bath (for private jacuzzis)
Brita water bottles with filter (the water is horrible in Orlando)
Brush/comb for hair
Camera (waterproof one for water parks)
Camera bag, pre-packed
Camcorder items
Camcorder bag (pre-packed)
Camcorder CHARGER
Camcorder tapes (affixed with labels beforehand)
Cash/Credit Card (only take one, so you don’t lose them),
travelers checks, checkbook, Disney $
CD/cassette player with headphones
Cell phones/chargers
Clothespins (for hanging wet bathing suits, close snack bags)
Coffee items
4 cup coffee maker
pre-measured coffee
Coins for pressed penny/quarter machines
Confirmation #'s for PS, recreation reservations, resort reservations,
special shows
Combs
Corkscrew
Cotton sweaters
Cough drops
Deodorant
Dental items – floss, toothbrushes, toothpaste
Directions (from airport to hotel and other locations)
Dish soap (in a small bottle, to wash refillable mugs, etc.)
Disney guidebooks and notes
Disney Club card
Disposable cameras-great for kids
Disposable contacts-for water parks
Dramamine
Drivers License/ID (for airport)
Duct tape
Earplugs / jewelry (just the basics!!)
Email addresses for email postcards
Emergency #'s or contacts from home
Envelopes for maid tips
Extras (broken in walking shoes, bathing suits etc)
Eye drops/Visine
Eyeglasses
Fabreeze
Fanny packs
Feminine items
Film
Flashlights (great for little ones afraid of dark rides)
Garbage bags (cut to "wear" on wet rides-we used ponchos)
Gum (they don't sell it in the parks)
GREEN RIBBON
Hairbrushes
Hair clips/pony tail holders
Hairspray
Hand-held games
Hats/visors/bandanas
Headache medicines
Health insurance cards
Identification for kids (with name, cell phone number, other info)
Insect repellent (not in winter)
Itinerary
Juice boxes
Kleenex
Laptop
Laundry soap/dryer sheets (pre-measured in ziplock baggies)
Lip balm with sunscreen
Lotion
Magic Marker (for writing names on mugs)
Makeup (SPF base is good! If you wear any at all!)
Makeup remover
Mister fan
Midol
Moleskin
Nail clippers/file
Needle and thread
Nightlight (one for each room for late night trips to bathroom)
Notebook and pens (for jotting down trip report details)
"office" items - mini scissors, mini stapler, paper clips
Other necessities like leg/foot braces, retainers, contacts, reading glasses
Pins for trading!
Photos of kids and ID (incase they get lost, God forbid!)
Playing cards/travel games
Plastic cutlery
Ponchos (cheap, disposable ones; any color but yellow!)
Prescription meds (migraine, inhalers, asthma, etc.)
Proof of auto insurance for rental cars
Purse/wallet/checkbook
Q-tips
Razor
Rain ponchos/umbrellas
Rubber bands
Safety pins
Sea Bands (for motion sickness)
Shampoo/Conditioner
Shaving cream
Sinus meds
Snacks (granola bars, small jar of p-nut butter, dried fruits and nuts)
Soap
Soft-side coolers
Spray bottle (for hot days at the pool)
Spray-for feet
Spare batteries
Stain remover wipes (or stick)
Stamps (postcard)
Sunglasses & wags (string to hang them around your neck)
Sunscreen/sunblock
Sugar/Equal, teabags too
Suitcase (empty to bring back souvenirs)
Swiss army knife
Tape (double sided for emergency repairs)
Tea bags
Thread / threaded needle
Trash bags- (for dirty laundry etc)
Tweezers
Umbrella (only a few of us need to bring one)
Vaseline
Video camera & extra tapes
Vitamins
Walkie talkies
Water bottles
Watch (waterproof!)
Waterproof envelope (to carry important items in backpack)
Water shoes
Wet wipes
Ziploc bags

Label everything-each film canister and videotape, hats and jackets-anything that you take or wear to a park that you can't or don't want to replace. I printed out labels with our last name and cell phone number so that if we lose something, we can receive a message while we are still there.
Kids' Totes Ideas:
books (Disney)/magazine
bubbles (small, on a string)
crayons
Disney coloring books
Disney dollars
Disney folder (to keep menus and pictures they've colored, and other souvenirs, in)
Disney gloves (may need in winter)
Disney hair clips
Disney jewelry
Disney markers
Disney mitten clips
Disney notebook
Disney pez/candy
Disney sox
disposable camera
fat pen
magnetic travel games
puzzle books
snacks
travel games
LUGGAGE
Use zip strips through your zippers instead of locks. Bring enough for trip home. Tie bandanas on handle to easily recognize at airport.
CARRY ON BAGS
To fit under the seat, a bag should be no more than 8H x 16W x 21L and no more than 40 pounds. To fit overhead, it should be no more than 10H x 16W x 24L. A garment bag brought on board should be no more than 4H x 23?? W x 45L. Any of these bags should be no more than 45 inches and 40 pounds. (Check your airline's website for their specific rules.)
ITEMS TO BRING IN CARRYON BAG
change of clothes
airline tickets
essential toiletries
park passes/trip documentation
camera/camcorder
film/extra batteries
cell phone.
Before you go:
Stop newspaper delivery.
Stop mail delivery.
Drop information off at police dept.
name
address
home phone number
vacation dates
vacation phone numbers
cell phone numbers
local emergency contact and phone number
info about the house
cars left in front of the house/license plate numbers
which lights will be left on, or timed
whether or not anyone will be checking on the house, and a description of their car/license plate.
Leave itinerary and phone numbers of resort(s) with family members
"LAST MINUTE" THINGS TO DO:
Check all door locks.
Check all window locks.
Reduce Heating /AC settings.
Secure all outdoor items (trailer, chairs, pool stuff, swings).
Set plants in water pans if someone cannot water for you.
Unplug appliances:
TVs
Coffee maker
Toaster
Microwave
Washer
Dryer.
Set light timers.
Set burglar alarm.

 

[nativetxn]

I never forget to pack my foot care kit: bandaids, moleskin, small pair of scissor and spray deodorant for my tootsies

I also never leave home without my laptop and digital camera

 

[ILUVDXL]

Having been in WDW last December, I would say make suew you packa sweatshirt or sweater. We froze the first week in December.

 

[Poohbear123]

Your Digital Camera, and the phone #'s of DIS-ers who will be there the same time as you. (I forgot all these 2 weeks ago, this is why I thought I would remind you).

 

[CookieGVB]

Have the kids flown before? Did their ears hurt? Buy EAR-PLANES - best $5 I ever spent!

 

[Pembo]

BigV---Thank you for your alphabetized list! WOW! That is organized.

WHERE can I find moleskin? I looked at Drug Mart yesterday near the bandaids and stuff. It wasn't there.

Where can I get glowsticks? That sounds like an inexpensive alternative to those $20 Mickey light up toys!

I've already packed boys outfits in ziploc bags. Some of our clothes in ziplocs. I've even made a list of everything in each suitcase. I can't believe how organized or is it anal that I am this time?!

Keep those ideas coming......I don't leave until Friday about 10:30 am for the airport. I'm trying to pack light, 3 suitcases to check and a carry-on for each person. So far I'm doing great.......so far.

 

[JAP]

Buy EAR-PLANES - best $5 I ever spent!

What are these???? I am worried about DS 2 1/2. I was going to give him a little tylenol and some gum and hope for the best. I also plain to bring his sippy cups with juice and water. I figure that will keep him happy.

These items are great. Thanks for the tips. I know I will forget something!LOL

 

[JKMastalski]

Definitly dish soap..perfect for washing refillable mugs.