Leaving tomorrow, WHAT am I forgetting...

[It's A Happy Day]

Okay - 24 hours to go I just want to make sure all my I's are dotted and T's are crossed - this will be our first BIG trip anywhere with the kids - we have done an overnight to the beach before but that is it - This is 2 weeks away from home and driving from MA to WDW. So far I have:
* Packed all clothes, toiletry bag, and fun bag for kids - hopefully I have it all!
* Charged all batteries for cameras - packed Camcorder, 2 digital cameras, 1 film camera, extra batteries, extra memory cards, extra film.
* In the process of putting together all my lists of hints, penny lists, maps, etc.
* Went to Toys R Us and picked up "jeep" brand double stroller - easy to put together - super easy to fold up (compact) - not too expensive (70.00) - comes with side by side seats that recline and have a sun shield as well as cup holder for mom/dad and a small bag for holding things - no underneath storage but that wasn't a concern for us.
* Went through existing purse to take out all extra CC and things we do not need - left in Insurance Cards, Disney Visa, Debit Card, Cash, DD, AAA card.
* Made sure I have the folder with park passes for MNSSHP, confirmation from AAA on reservation, ADR's
* Cleaned house, emptied fridge, all laundry done. Made arrangements with sister to check on house and feed cat. Also have back up of BIL to check house periodically.
* Need to do a last minute run to Walmart for snacks, water, soda, kitty litter & food for the house and anything else I can think of?????

Any help out there - I'm reading the list and thinking I'm a loony bin but I can't help but get that sense of forgetting to do something. even with all the checklists. For those that have driven what are the things you are gratefull for taking??? Anything you would leave at home?

 

[Dan Murphy]

Enjoy!!!!! Make those memories!!

 

[LoveWDW]

Watering plants? What about bills that come when you are gone- OK to wait to pay them?

Have fun! It sounds as though you are prepared.

 

[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.

 

[vacanut]

You sound prepared!

Sit back and relax, have a great trip!

 

[LMC]

Sun glasses or hats for kids


If not included in toiletries:
Sunscreen
Bug spray
hand wipes or sanitizer

and just in case!!!:
kids tylenol
thermometer
bandaids
neosporin
any other meds : allergy, etc they MAY need

 

[MsDisney23]

Big V, that was a Great List! Now all you forgot was ME! Have a great trip!

 

[diznygirl]

That list didn't include clothes! Hard to believe that we take all that with us on vacation and clothes too!!

When packing clothes, do not forget: Pajamas, socks, underwear. Somehow, they have never seemed part of an "outfit" when I'm planning what to pack, so I have forgotten them!

 

[nativetxn]

Have a magical trip!

Katholyn

 

[lyeag]

at least one roll of quarters for laundry?

 

[LMC]

at least one roll of quarters for laundry?

Oh, at least! Three rolls would be better for disney's machines!
You're only going 5 days right? We don't do laundry for only 5 days but this is something to think about. Of course, WDW can make change for you if you need it.

 

[marybet]

Stop the mail and the newspaper. Have fun.

 

[Planogirl]

Are you mailing postcards? Take stamps!

Make sure that you have the right maps in the car. Throw in a few pillows and maybe a throw. Be sure that you have easy access to first aid stuff. Someone will likely get a headache, stomach ache or whatever during the trip.

Check all fluid and air levels of the car.

I like to set the thermostat up a little higher whenever we're gone. It saves money and the cats love the warmer house.

And I agree, have fun!

 

[MEG&MINNIE]

Have a great trip down... Enjoy ...from a neighbor in "Rutland Ma."...just came back in August, wish we could be going down again!!! Relax and enjoy ,that's all you have to do !!!!