List writing time...what will I forget?

[Tigge50447]

Here is an idea I used on my trip in December with my son who was 4 at the time. It's a busy box...... for the airplane or car would work. I found a flat box that opens from the top, like the new donut boxes but stronger I think I found it at work, anyhow. I drew a match box car size streets and made it look like a town then covered it with clear contact paper, inside the box was 3 little cars, smaller then matchbox and a mini magadoodle (walmart) some stickers a marker with a small notepad. A few pieces of candy, pipecleaners. a couple of small super hero figures. I gave this to my son after take off and it kept him busy for hrs.

 

[brownhaired_girl]

Hi,
Great list. Another thing we always pack is an emergency blanket. They are about the size of a deck of cards and you can get them in the camping area of Wallmart. They are great at the end of the day when the temperatures drop.

 

[closetmousefan]

Anytime we stay in a hotel we bring a small nightlight to put in or next to the bathroom

 

[PaMom001]

Before you leave

2 weeks prior to your vacation departure, you should call to verify your reservations for your hotel or resort room as well as your car rental (if this applies to you). This will ensure that everything is moving along smoothly with your vacation. If there are any problems with your reservation, this gives you time to work them out or seek other accommodations.

5 days prior to your vacation departure, you should begin packing for every person in the family. Here is a list of some essentials you should bring along. This is provided because we know that vacations could be hectic and we want to help the process be as smooth as possible. Walt Disney World is a magical place and you should be able to enjoy that without having to worry about items you left behind.

Clothing

• Shorts
• T-shirts
• Socks
• Under Garments
• Swimming Suit/Trunks
• Jacket
• Pants
• Sweatshirt

Men

• Golf Clubs
• Wallet
• Credit Cards
• Cash
• Drivers License
• Razor
• Shaving Cream
• Comb/Brush
• Emergency Car Kit

Women

• Purse
• Wallet
• Credit Cards
• Cash
• Feminine Hygienic Needs
• Razor
• Shaving Cream
• Comb/Brush/Pick
• First Aid Kit
• Shopping Bag
• Make-up
• Hairspray
• Face Wash

Babies

• Diaper Bag
• Diapers
• Rash Cream
• Baby Wipes
• Baby Soap/Shampoo
• Baby Bath (if portable)
• Formula
• Bottles
• Baby Food
• Car Seat
• Carrier
• Playpen (if portable)
• Stroller
• Baby toys
• Pacifier

Children (of all ages)

• Snacks
• Sippy Cup (for toddlers)
• Travel Toys
• Books
• Magazines
• Word Games
• Portable DVD Player
• Movies
• Portable CD Player
• CD’s
• Baby Wipes


Everyone

• Beach Towels
• Sunscreen
• Toothbrush
• Toothpaste
• Floss
• Mouth Wash
• Soap (if needed)
• Shampoo (if needed)
• Conditioner (if needed)
• Comfortable Shoes (for walking)
• Travel Bag (for necessities)
• Airplane Tickets
• Walt Disney World Tickets
• Reservation Confirmations

After you are all packed and ready to go, it is time to take care of your home. This is the time to throw out any food that may spoil while you are gone. This is also the time to ensure the care of all pets (fish, cats, dogs, etc.). You can take your cat or dog to a kennel while you are away if necessary or you can ask a family member, friend, or neighbor to come over, feed, and interact with your pets while you are gone.

Another thing you should do is call the post office and the newspaper, ask them to hold your mail or paper until you have returned. This will help you in a number of ways. First you will not have to worry about coming home to a large pile of mail flowing out of your mail box or newspaper littering your lawn or porch. Furthermore, it will not alert possible intruders to the vacancy of your home while you are gone.

Lastly, ask neighbors to keep an eye on your home while you are on vacation. Ask them if they see any suspicious activity to notify the authorities. However, you should also let them know if you have anyone coming over to take care of your pets, water your plants, or get your newspaper and mail. Explain to them who will be in your home while you are gone, give them a general description of the person and the automobiles they drive. This will help ensure the safety of your possessions while you are on vacation.

In Conclusion

Have a great time on your vacation and experience all you can of the magic of Walt Disney World. By using this helpful guide, you will make sure you are ready for your vacation and leave no stone unturned.

I'm going to see if I missed anything on my packing list.

 

[PaMom001]

AAA Card
A giant bag to put dirty laundry in for storage and to take to the laundry room
All of my monthly/weekly magazines from the preceding month (I save them for the trip)
Aloe vera
Anbesol (for toothaches)
Anti-bacterial gel

Band Aids
Batteries
Bee sting kill wipes
Blister shield
Breathe right strips and throat spray (saves nights sometimes)

Camera & camcorder (don’t forget tapes/memory chips, film)
Camp towels (use to wipe off water ride seats/park benches)
Change of clothes (put in ziplock bag in backpack)
Change of socks for all (ziplock bag in backpack)
Change purse for basic necessities and leave the big wallet at home
Chapstick
Clear Backpack (easy for security checks)
Clothes pins
Copies of flight info, driver’s license, credit card, park tickets, and reservations (keep originals and copies separate)

Disposable dish cloths with dish soap
Dryer sheets (in case you do laundry)

Empty collapsible suitcase for bringing home goodies
Extension cord (power strip)
Extra batteries
Extra contact lenses/solution/glasses
Extra credit card
Extra hats to replace the lost ones
Extra pair of shoelaces for sneakers (someone's always breaks)

Feminine hygiene products (just in case)
Film canisters or M&M minis candy containers (for pressed penny machines)
Film
First aid cream
First aid kit

Green tea bags (place in water bottle - instant flavor!)

Hand Sanitizer
Hand warmer packets (in case you stay to watch fireworks)

ID card (laminated) for your child's pocket (put child’s name, your name, your cell #)
If park tickets are pre-purchased a photo copy of the back of them in case they are lost
Inflatable bath pillow (for use on plane or soaking in tub)
In a small ziplock bags children's Tylenol, generic benadryl, a spoon measuring thing for the meds (for taking into the parks)
Index cards with you plan for each day (be sure to include you ADR confirmation numbers, EMH, etc.)
Insect repellant wipes
Insurance, maps, tips, etc. (carry in tote bag with you on plane)

Medicine (Advil, Aleve for the joints, Antacid tablets, Aspirin, Cold Medicine, Cough syrup, Headache medicine)
Memory chip for camera
Mesh laundry bag
Mini-fans w/mister (for summer)
Moleskin or other products for blisters
Mosquito wipes (for summer)
Motion sickness medicine

Neosporin Antibiotic ointment
Nightlight

Over-the-counter temporary filling gummy stuff (from drug store)

Pepto-Bismol (or Imodium)
Permanent marker (can be used to write child’s name, your name, your cell # on child’s back or for autograph books)
Plastic cups or Paper bathroom cups (don't trust those glasses by sink)
Plastic ID for security and keeping tickets in
Ponchos
Power strip to plug in the laptop, digi camera and 2 cell phone chargers in one easy location.
Powdered laundry soap (get from local Laundromat)
Pre-bought autograph books (get them at your local Disney store and Velcro a BIG (i.e., THICK pen for the characters)

Rechargeable batteries and charger
Retractable Sharpie for the Autograph book (with a quart sized zip lock to keep them both in so they stay dry!)
Roll of quarters and some singles for any tolls
Room air fresheners

Safety pins
Scissors(in suitcase)
Sleep aids
Small fans
Small flashlight (in case accident happens at night)
Small screwdriver kit for eyeglasses, sunglasses and putting batteries in the new toys
Small sewing kit that has needle, thread, scissors, a button, and safety pins
Small umbrella at the dollar store
Stain stick or Shout Wipes
Sterlite plastic containers (one is food items, one is medical items)
Store shoe bag (from $1 store for hanging over back of bathroom door)
Suction cup hooks for wet clothes (to hang in the shower)
Sunscreen
Superglue (for broken nails)
Swimmers ear medicine

Tension shower curtain rod (mount directly over the bathtub for dripping wet swim suits)
Toothbrush & toothbrush holder (from $1 store that way you can leave them behind, if desired)
Travel size deodorant
Tweezers

Vaseline

Walkie talkie
Washcloths
Wipes (individual travel size)

Ziplock bags into the parks (for cell phones and cameras when riding the really wet rides) (of all sizes, snack to gallon, for various uses)

1/2 to 1 inch binder w/tabs for itinerary, tickets, park info, emergency numbers of doctors


If you're staying at a place that has a kitchen, let me know. I have a meal idea list, too.

 

[codygirl5150]

Wow, you DIS'ers never cease to amaze me! I can't wait to start packing. I think the dirty laundry bag is brilliant! This will definately help keep the hotel room clean and help when we pack up. There's so many things that I would have forgot without you guys! MORE MORE MORE!

 

[AliciaS]

Don't forget the addresses of anyone you hope to send a postcard (or coconut) to.

 

[tea4sanity]

We had baseball caps that were great for when it rained. We wore it under the poncho and the bill of the hat was able to keep the rain from dripping down our faces and into our eyes. The hats can clip onto your waist pack during ride & TS meals easily

 

[shellynn24]

I was searching and found this thread and was wondering, does anyone have any more ideas, I'm all ears . These lists are great! I can't wait to start packing.

 

[dahrjo]

I like the over the door shoe rack idea. What type of things do you store in those?

 

[bibbity bobbity boo]

This is SOOOOOOO helpful!!!
Thank you!
Keep the ideas for traveling on the airplane with a 4 year old coming.

 

[disneyfan61]

I like the over the door shoe rack idea. What type of things do you store in those?

Everything!! All medicines, moleskin, deodorant, toothpaste, scissors, brush, etc, etc,

 

[son3disfan]

Don't forget a plastic m&m container for all your quarters for the penny press machines. It's much easier then digging for quarters....
some have sugessted an old film container too , but the kids like the colourful m&m ones.You can fit your pennies in there too ( line them up , ready to use).

 

[codygirl5150]

Don't forget a plastic m&m container for all your quarters for the penny press machines. It's much easier then digging for quarters....
some have sugessted an old film container too , but the kids like the colourful m&m ones.You can fit your pennies in there too ( line them up , ready to use).

I JUST put one of the M&M containers in my "put random stuff to take to Disney" bag yesterday!! DD4 was so addicted to the pressed pennies at the zoo.

Also, I think I'm officially convinced to get an over-the-door shoe holder...I know after a couple days in the hotel room it will be trashed, this should definately help out!
Thanks everyone!! Only 31 days to go for me!!!

 

[kimis]

I JUST put one of the M&M containers in my "put random stuff to take to Disney" bag yesterday!! DD4 was so addicted to the pressed pennies at the zoo.

Also, I think I'm officially convinced to get an over-the-door shoe holder...I know after a couple days in the hotel room it will be trashed, this should definately help out!
Thanks everyone!! Only 31 days to go for me!!!

We just got back from POR and we had a blast. This was the first year we used the over the door shoe rack and it was a huge success. We will do that for every trip from now on. Try it you will like it.

 

[hogue123]

Some things I pack that I don't think were mentioned in previous posts:

Lysol wipes (I always wipe down the bathroom, remote control for TV and any other surfaces where my kids may touch that I want to be sure are clean!) Just because it "looks" clean, doesn't mean it is.

Slippers - I know this may sound weird but I will not put my bare feet on the floor of any hotel room. Slippers are a life saver for me.

Game Boy for kids and charger

Small dixie cups or some type of disposable cups to use for rinsing your mouth, or your kids after brushing teeth.

Flushable wipes

Some type of powder for husband, always seems to get a rash between his legs from sweating and all the walking

Rechargable batteries and charger for fans (the portable misting ones)

For the kids I buy the washcloths that already have the bath wash in them. You just get them wet and they get soapy and wash the kid and throw them away.

Don't forget your medication

Q-tips

Saftey pins

If your child is attached to a special toy or blanket needed at nap or bed time, you definitely don't want to forget that!

Health insurance and prescription card - just in case and doctor phone numbers/pediatrician

If you have a little one - Disposable bibs are a must

If I think of anything else, I will let you know.

 

[codygirl5150]

I did it! I broke down and bought the over-the-door shoe rack. ($6.50 at walmart, couldn't find one cheaper anywhere else). All you DIS'ers couldn't be wrong! My Dsis said it's official--I'm a dork! But I'll be an organized dork!

 

[ZoZo]

Disposable ponchos. They fit really well into a pocket, fanny pack, etc. and are a lifesaver. Cost less than $1 at Target, K-mart, etc. I bring 3 or 4 and just toss them away after using. That way, you don't have to fold down your WDW poncho and carry it around (they're very bulky).

 

[peanuttrip]

over the door shoe holders can be found at dollar store for a buck. over the door dirty clothes basket can be found there too and they are two. keeps them off the floor.

 

[codygirl5150]

over the door shoe holders can be found at dollar store for a buck. over the door dirty clothes basket can be found there too and they are two. keeps them off the floor.

Since I spent $6 for mine I Guess I'll have to go to WDW 5 more times to make it worth the $$$!