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Autograph Book
Fat Pen - Autographs
Back Pack
Water bottle w/Strap
Cash/Credit Cards
Waterproof Camera
Camcorder
Glow Sticks/Necklace
Orlando Magicard - only if you'll be leaving DIsney property
AAA Card/Offers
Extra Camcorder Battery
Stroller w/Storage Basket or Rental
Drivers License
Cell Phones (2) - one per person
Confirmation #s for PS
Pennies/Quarters for Pressers
Walkie Talkies - never. Cell phones much better and much more compact
Moleskin
Headache Medicine - one or two pills tops
Kids Headache Medicine
Sun block
Sweat Band/Bandana
Collapsible Cooler
Plastic Trash Bags for Rain Poncho
Guide Books
Park Maps
Chips in Tube Containers
Disposable Camera for Kids
Umbrella
Snacks
Frozen Juice Boxes
Disposable Bibs
Water Shoes
Fanny Packs
Frozen Water Bottles
Comfortable Walk Shoes
(X- Pair)
Hats/Visors
Room Key Necklace
Face Sun block Stick
Kids Sunglasses w/Straps
Camera
Lots of Film (400Sp) - go digital
Small Flashlight
Cheap Sunglasses w/Straps
Mister Fan
Mister Fan Batteries
Chap StickTheme Park Passes/Tickets
Kids ID w/Photo
Rain Poncho
Rubber Bands/Hair Type
Dixie Cups for Sharing DrinksWaterproof Watch
Ziploc Baggies
Pins for Trading at WDW
Insect Repellant
Kleenex
Anti-Bac Hand Gel
Waterproof Case
Pen Flashlight
Tag Kids w/ID Info
Extra Dry Clothes
Grocery Bag - Wet Clothes
Kids Clothing Report (If get Lost) take a digital pic each am instead
Autograph T-Shirt
Baby Wipes - only a small amount ina ziploc bag.
OH my goodness!!! As a WDW vet, I can tell you I'd NEVER carry all that! MINIMIZE, MINIMIZE, MINIMIZE!!!! Especially inthe heat, the less you carry the better!
I bolded all the things I totally eliminate off this list, and intalicized the ones I'd only consider if you have a child.
The best option is cargo shorts, and limit what you carry to the contents of your pockets. You can put a hairband on your wrist, you can use a lanyard around your neck for your park tickets and fastpasses.
Using pockets will also help you stay organized. Who wants to be digging aournd in alrge bag everytime you need some cash?
One thing I'd add to this list is emergency meds. If you need an inhaler or benadryl for life threatening allergic reactions. If you must carry meds - carry a tiny amount. Teh same goes for moleskin - a tiny bit, or a couple of bandaids will do. There is a first aid station in each park if you need anything more than that.
I also personally REALLY don't want to eat chips or any other snack that's been in fanny pack all day. I SO much rather have an ice cream or WDW cookie or something. There is no shortage of tasty food in WDW. Esp. if you are on
DDP.
If you stay properly hydrated, then you won't get a headache. something like 80% of all headaches are caused by dehydration. If you have a stroller, then I'd put several bottles of water in the basket. Otherwise, use one bottle and refill it at every meal, plus the sinks or waer fountains. You can also request ice water everywhere food is served. In the summer, drink at least one full glass of water with evry meal. Be careful about alcohol and caffeine - they will actually dehydrate you more. Also ask your doctor about any meds you take - many of those can dehydrate you as well.
Be sparing in the use of your rain ponchos. once you open, they are hard to fold back up. Umbrellas are never a good idea in a theme park. They are a hazzard, and often when it rains in FL, there are strong winds - which make an umbrella useless and dangerous. The best bet is just to stand under coever for a few minutes and wait teh storm out. DO listen tothe wather report each morning - and understand it. knowing if it will rain all day is very different from the short pop up showers that happen almost every day. The sudden downbursts are so strong that no poncho or umbrella is really going to keep you totally DRY anyhow. Conversely, oftenthe rain and water rides feel refreshing int he heat. The one exception is sneakers. wet sneakers suck. If you must wear sneakers on the day you go on Kali - then maybe bring a cheap pair of flip flops to throw of for the duration of the ride. Drenched sneakers take days to dry and will probably stink after they do dry. Sandals may be much better. I douldn't wear
CRocs all day, but they are waterproof - and in that sense they are a good option for water rides and as pool shoes. (plus shower shoes if you are paranoid about fungal infections inthe showers.) Some kind of water-resistant shoes are oftena good idea for the kids: sandals, crocs or the like. Bur trading off with sneakers can be alifesaver for your feet. Pick the water rides carefully.
On the flip, a light jacket can double for rain and cool AC. In the winter months a sweatshirt is essential at WDW, but not so much in summer.
If you must carry a bag - make it hands free. (small backpack, fanny pack)
I suppoe if you are bald a hat is not a bad idea, but for almost everyone else it will be a hassle. You will need to remove it for most rides and remember to put it on agian. The same is true for sunglasses. MANY pairs of sunglasses get lost to BTMRR (etc.) every day. Your bag will also be an easy-toleave-behind hassle on all rides. It is just SO MUCH easier if all your valuable stuff is in your pockets (And all non valuables are in the bottom of a stroller)
Personally, I know the parks pretty well, but mostly - even if you don't - you're probably not going to be bothered witha guide book while you are at WDW, unless youre ally have some special issue to deal with. Remember, you can ALWAYS ask a CM. the parks are very clearly marked - so it's not hard to find bathrooms and such. I might make amental note of first aid and baby care stations. I might designate place to meet up if you get lost (Cell phones). I woudl do all guide book reading before you hit teh parks. I don't think I've ever needed ADR numbers either, but putting those on a paper could be helpful. (I also list park hours on the same paper) I DO grab a times guide at each park entrance. Double chekcing parade, fireworks, show times is helpful. Teh times guide is most accurate source.
For kids, I do like the idea of takign a pic each am with your digital camera. That way you have an exact idea of what they had on each day. WDW has cameras all over the place, so really, it's unlikely the kids will go far. It's more often the parents who panic, IMO. I can't imagine carrying a camcorder all day every day.
I really can't imagine what you'd need a flashlight for, and I've NEVER had a problem with bug bites at WDW. MAYBE if you were doing campfire at Ft. Wilderness - I've never done it - but in may trips I've never had more than maybe one bug bite. I don't know what they do, but mosquitos just aren't mcu of an issue at WDW.
On the other side, I alos think folks over do the sunblock. Epcot has fair amount of sun, but the other parks are fairly well broken up by shade and attractions. Except maybe the Stunt show at HS. You are rarely inthe sun for more than 15 minutes at a time, and sun is the best way to get vitamin D - something many Americans are now lacking. Getting burnt is no fun, and going in summer you do need extra caution - esp inthe mid-day hours. But after five pm, you probably don't need sunblock. Again, when deciding what o carry, a small tube is probably enough to get you through the day. (apply the good kind each a.m. before you leave the room) If you are going to carry hand gel - also try to find a tiny travel sized tube. In a pinch - if you get a small cut the alcohol will clean a cut. It's also handy if you have to change diapers.
