Less then 2 weeks left... what should I be doing?

[stephanie23]

Ok we have 12 days left until our first ever WDW trip. I have started packing. I have my list for GG but have not ordered yet. Thats the one thing on my list. What should I have done by now and what should I be doing?

 

[amyy]

Have you made some ADR? If you want to do the photo pass CD it is cheaper to order it before you leave.

 

[JMADgrad]

Hi! I think I may know how you feel, as we leave in 2 days and I am having a hard time focusing - worried about forgetting something!

Have you:

-taken care of mail/paper deliveries while you're gone
-acquired your LGMHs (if you plan to advertise you're a diser) at Home Depot
-made your ADRs and double checked any cancelled/changed ones
-checked in to the photopass option - OP is right, you save at least $25 for planning ahead
-gone essentials shopping (such as lots of sunscreen, bug repellant, and batteries for all of the gadget essentials - esp. if you are travelling by car and may need them for DVD headphones)
-purchased any other non-Dis attraction tickets you may want (Sea World etc. saves you lots if you buy more than 7 days ahead)
-stopped to savor the anticipation

Hope I have helped! Have a super trip!!

 

[honeybee8200]

If you are intrested in the penny presses, don't forget to run by the bank and get some quarters and pennies for the trip. Hope you have lots of fun!!!

 

[mrstomrice]

He there neighbor! I am getting things around. We have the mail and paper on hold, arranged to have the hermit crab watched, and started mainly worrying about carry ons.
We are allowed 4 bags. I know you get in earlier than we do (so jealous), but I am planning to carry on my bag for the park for Tuesday already packed so we can hit MK bright and early. It will have a change of clothes for the boys, diapers and wipes for the days, suncreen wipes, our disney misting fan, lite snacks, sippy cups to be filled at the park, and cameras.
I also have my quart size bags ready for 3-1-1 regs at the airport. They will all go in bag 2, which is going to be the bag we open on the plane as needed, with diapers, wipes, snacks and entertainment for the boys (including either a laptop or portable dvd player for an in air movie.) Bag 3 will be a days worth of clothes as well as Monday night's pj's for all, in case bags get lost.
Bag 4...hmm...maybe just 3 bags to carry on if I am lucky!

I have started pulling out all Disney clothes from the laundry as they are cleaned. I put the boys clothes in large zipper bags complete with outfits for both from undies to socks for each park. DH can pull out the AK bag the day we go there and not mess up my plan...sad, I know.

HAve fun...make lists so you remember it all!

 

[Castle crazy]

If you are taking mister fans don't forget extra batteries for them. Get your park maps together and your plan of attack ready. Now you can be like me and start worrying about the weather. We leave in 6 days and I'm already checking the extended weather forecasts and looks like there could be lots of rain. What happens if you spend all this money and basically get rained out?

 

[Aliceacc]

If you are taking mister fans don't forget extra batteries for them. Get your park maps together and your plan of attack ready. Now you can be like me and start worrying about the weather. We leave in 6 days and I'm already checking the extended weather forecasts and looks like there could be lots of rain. What happens if you spend all this money and basically get rained out?

You put on your ponchos and a smile and have a wonderful time anyway!!!

It's been a while (as in 18 years) since I was in WDW but I do remember rain just about every afternoon. so, if you haven't already done so, hit the dollar store and get some ponchos, throw them into your park bag, and roll with the punches.

We'll be there a week after you... have a wonderful trip!

 

[mrstomrice]

Speaking of rain, DH and I have already said that we have to expect a lot of it. We have been fortunate to have been able to make this our 5th trip in 7 years and we have our ponchos from our honeymoon that we have brought back for each trip. We have barely used them in our last 3 trips. We can only recall 1 rain shower and we were in the toon town tent. We only knew it rained b/c the stroller was wet. We have our fingers crossed that we have the same luck that we have had...no a drop of rain at all last year. Okay, I'll wake up now! We are preparing for the worse and I have bought disposable plastic table clothes to cover the stroller so we can take cover and keep on going in the rain!

 

[stephanie23]

Hi! I think I may know how you feel, as we leave in 2 days and I am having a hard time focusing - worried about forgetting something!

Have you:

-taken care of mail/paper deliveries while you're gone
-acquired your LGMHs (if you plan to advertise you're a diser) at Home Depot
-made your ADRs and double checked any cancelled/changed ones
-checked in to the photopass option - OP is right, you save at least $25 for planning ahead
-gone essentials shopping (such as lots of sunscreen, bug repellant, and batteries for all of the gadget essentials - esp. if you are travelling by car and may need them for DVD headphones)
-purchased any other non-Dis attraction tickets you may want (Sea World etc. saves you lots if you buy more than 7 days ahead)
-stopped to savor the anticipation

Hope I have helped! Have a super trip!!

Have you made some ADR? If you want to do the photo pass CD it is cheaper to order it before you leave.

I did look into photopass. I am doing a photopass share with some disers. Hoping all goes well with that. I take A LOT of pics so it was soooo worth it for me

 

[stephanie23]

Thanks for everyones help. I packed some last night and have the kids suitcase almost done. I have the "extras" suitcase 1/2 done(bathroom stuff, misty fans ext.) and have not even started me and DH's suitcase. I feel like I am so orginized now but in a week I will be going crazy

 

[fls]

Okay...we leave in the morning I don't know if I will be able to sleep tonight!! I need clean the house today!! Finish packing, pick up our autograph books from Office Max, drop my laptop off for repairs while we are gone (hate this part) and take my mom to the doctors. I had to laugh, my husband said last night "let's take the kids to the pool in the afternoon!! WHAT??? Oh yeah and I can't forget to check us in online at 12noon!!! YIKES!!!!

 

[Aliceacc]

I bet that if your husband takes the kids to the pool and gives you 3 hours to do your housework in peace, you'll have one happy family tonight. Have him pick up a pizza on the way home

Have a wonderful trip!