Leaving for WDW in 4 days

[JulianneP]

I'm leaving for WDW in four days for a week. This is the longest vaction I have ever been on with 2 kids (ages 4 and 21/2) My lists have list but of course my big concern is that I have everything I need to make a wonderful scrapbook when I return (LOL Scrapping is really a sickness) as well as one for my mom who is flying down the last 4 days.

Here is what I have :
16 rolls of color film
3 rolls of black and white films
2 cameras
2 extra batteries for my cameras
7x7 CM decorated scrapbook for autographs and black pen
A Ziplock bag to hold ticket stubs ect..

Can you all think of anthing else??

Will they let me take pictures on the plane? It is also the kids first flight.

 

[laurie31]

I take pics on planes all the time Sometimes you can get some nice pics out the windows. (I have a really cool one of the coast of France, from a trip BC - before children ) Our upcoming trip will also be my girls' first time to fly and I plan on doing a scrapbook page of just the flight.

For your autograph book, make sure your black pen is scrapbook quality. I got the new round pens from CM - they come in pastels too Perfect for princess autographs! Of course, if you have boys, you wouldn't want pastels, but I think the bright colors come in round tip too Just a thought for more color in the book

The only other thing I'd add to your list is a disposable waterproof camera. Even if you're not going to the waterparks, I'm sure your kids will find the resort pool You don't want to miss out of the splashing in the water pics because you didn't want to ruin your good camera (although I know there are "good" cameras that are waterproof) I've been really pleased with the quality of the disposable waterproof cameras. A Note of Warning, however - they are 800 speed film which MUST be handchecked!!! It CANNOT go through even the carry-on xray machine. I learned this here on the DIS from an airport screener.

Another tip - I have my film developed at Snapfish. There are lots of other mail order places, too, Clark, Ifoto, etc. I am taking mailers with me so I can mail my film off right away. Not only will I get my pics back sooner, but I'll have no worries about the exposed film getting ruined at the airport. I've heard of people who were refused hand-inspection, although I understand they're not *supposed* to be able to refuse. This way, it won't be an issue

Have fun!!

Laurie

 

[Beanie]

I just wanted to say "Have a great trip"!! Can't wait to hear all about it when you get back!

 

[Spinning]

I second buying a disposable water camera. They are so expensive any more! So stock up before you go! Especially if you plan to go to the water parks.

I also think it is wise to take a large envelope to put the extra stuff in, menues ( pick up the little cards at the info. stations.) Napkins, park maps etc...Then write on the outside of the envel. what trip this is. If you are like me I am always behind and have all this junk and forget to use it in the SB!
Get extra fast passes
Alway get the photo picture claim tickets!

And most important!
have a great trip and don't worry about tons of scrapping memorbilia...you will have lots of pictures to make a perfect book!

 

[KatieKate16]

I have about 20 rolls of 800 speed film, still toying with getting b/w disposable. I'm taking my large cannon w/ extra zoom lens in addition to a small 35mm (to hand over to CM's or others to take pics). Bought my 11 yo nephew a disposable of his own, in addition to a waterproof disposable. DD (4) may take her Fisher Price camera too...whew!
I am also planning to use snapfish. Have had good luck with them and pre-ordered my film developing. With the pre-order, adding $1.99 shipping and $1 for a second set I came up with less than $6 developing per roll. An added bonus of being able to see most of them on-line by the time I get home!

 

[JulianneP]

Snapfish! How funny I just got something in my mailbox today about that. I think I will give it a try. I have a disposable water camera on my shopping list. How could I have forgotten that. We are staying at the All Star Movies becasue my son wanted to swim in the Mighty ducks pool!

I must remember to get their picture at check in with their new princess and buzz suitcases!

Thanks for all your help and wishes!

 

[KatieKate16]

I like to get pics of DD's backside pulling her rolling suitcase along, would be especially cute in the airport or at check-in.
This is also her first filght...hoping attendants will still give kids a pair of wings.

 

[JulianneP]

I was just wondering if they still gave out wings on a child' first flight. I hope! I doubt they will be able to see the cockpit becasue of security now.

My husband just called from work and wants to get a flight out tomorrow from Dullas so we avoid Isabel. I'm glad I'm already packed.

 

[aurora19]

Julianne,

I'll be there the same time! (but this timeI'm going for the first time w/o my boys!)

Where are you staying? We'll be at Coronado Springs until the 27th! Wear some lime green & maybe we'll see each other!

Have a great trip!

 

[JulianneP]

Aurora We are staying at All Star Movies (AKA Buzz Lightyear Hotel) I found a green bandana for the stroller so look for me.

We just got an early flight because of Isbele so we actaully get to leave in 4 hours!!! Gotta finishing packing!!