My List

[1GR8DISNEYFAN]

Ok, I am not going to WDW until Aug., but the thing that gets me most excited is when I make my list of things to pack. I know it is wierd, but I am a list maker. I love to be organized and have everything I need. Two years ago when we went I had a great list and did not forget a single thing, but I did not save it, I wish I had. It was just an accumulation of helpful hints I had read here. So if anyone has ideas, please let me know. The best thing I took last trip was the shoe holder over the bathroom door. With a family of 5 we have a lot of bathroom supplies and it kept the counter clutter free. Also my personal favorite was taking a very small umbrella to the parks, not just for rain but for shade. It worked great.
I would love to hear your favorites!

 

[mommy22pumpkins]

If you have kids a great thing to have is tiny flashlights for dark rides and in my son's case earmuffs for the fireworks. MUST haves in our baggalini (ha ha)

Another GREAT idea I thought is the trash bags- one in each suit case to separate the dirty from clean clothes for the ride home. anything to avoid extra wash!!

hope this helps!!

Danielle

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

A power strip...never would have thought of this one with the DisBoards. But there are remarkably few available plugs in the hotel room...bring a power strip and you'll both be able to charge batteries, cell phones, laptops, etc.

Oh and go to the Dollar Store and buy a cheap nightlight for your hotel room...those rooms get dark at night...nice for you but not so nice for the kiddos who probably have nightlights at home.

 

[disneymom2twins]

pop up hamper for dirty clothes - keeps room clean and easy transport to do laundry if needed

 

[momsavealot]

Wow - these tips are amazing!! Please keep'em coming. I have ponchos, mister fans and autograph books on my list.

 

[LuvMickey36]

I keep a "Stuff for Trip 08" spreadsheet doc open when ever I am browsing the dis. That way when I find something I want to take with us or remember, I just put it there. No more trying to keep up with that little scap of paper with the must get for vacation, it all stays in one place.

 

[coolbeans]

we bought a small 3 plug adapter so we can turn one plug into 3 (like a power strip), extra hangers from the dollar store (there are never enough hangers), a pack of clothespins to hang swimsuits and other stuff, a nightlight for the bathroom for DH so he can see in the darkness of the hotel room, Caribiner clips (hang from backpacks to attach hats to while on rides) plus they have ton's of other uses, we are also packing a sleeve of plastic cups for the room, a couple of extra trash bags, a roll of paper towels (with a 2 year old we will make a mess on occassion and I hate to leave a huge mess for mousekeeping) and a fan for room noise.

 

[momsavealot]

we bought a small 3 plug adapter so we can turn one plug into 3 (like a power strip), extra hangers from the dollar store (there are never enough hangers), a pack of clothespins to hang swimsuits and other stuff, a nightlight for the bathroom for DH so he can see in the darkness of the hotel room, Caribiner clips (hang from backpacks to attach hats to while on rides) plus they have ton's of other uses, we are also packing a sleeve of plastic cups for the room, a couple of extra trash bags, a roll of paper towels (with a 2 year old we will make a mess on occassion and I hate to leave a huge mess for mousekeeping) and a fan for room noise.

Good list! A fan? You must be driving, right? I was hoping the AC in the room would help with noise. I'm going to add plastic cups and paper towels to the list I'm going to order from garden grocer so it doesn't take up space in my luggage. I'm also ordering baby wipes b/c I know my kids are going to be eating a lot of sticky things in the park. I'm also bringing a purse size thing of hand sanitizer. About the clothespins, does every hotel room have a clothesline in the bathroom? I'm staying at the Poly. Thanks!

 

[Dawn68PA]

These are things I like to take that I don't know are all that common:

Earplugs
Travel Pillow
Band Aids (the moment I don't pack them, I need them
Health Insurance Card
Deck of Cards
Petroleum Jelly (very good for on your sun-dried lips while you sleep)
Nail Clippers

 

[jen2207]

Here is a list I had copied from another post a couple of weeks ago. I can't find the original post - or I'd just refer you to it. So thanks to whomever put this together originally.... gotta give credit to ya!

Disney stuff
13. ADR confirmation info
17. guide books
18. tickets
27. autograph books
74. Disney park maps to read on the plane. Great for 1st timers.

Basic Travel / Everyday Stuff
12. Sharpies for autographs
15 & 36 Extra ziploc bags--all sizes (also for wet rides)
16. Credit cards
29. Lanyards
30. Plastic sleeves to protect credit cards/room keys
31. Backpack or messenger bag
56. Water bottle (Nalgene) or camelback
61. M&M containers (for keeping pressed penny machine change)
82. Auto insurance card and copy of your credit card's car rental insurance coverage (if renting a car)
86. Printed copy of hotel ressies and airline info

Food
40. Gum if you like it, as you cannot buy anywhere at WDW
50. Granola Bars for your bag for quick snacks
77. Tea Bags/Hot Chocolate Packets for hotel room

Clothing
3. Comfy, broken-in Sneakers
6. Bathing suit
8 & 66. Sunglasses
34 & 55. Hat, cap or sunvisor
51. Goggles, floatie toys, etc., for water parks and resort pool
69. Small blankets for nights when parks are windy
72. Favorite "peebo" (blanket) or stuffed animal for kids to sleep
76. Crocs or other stuff to use in water rides to avoid getting your walking shoes/sneakers wet for a long time (specially in colder days) - also bring a shoe bag or something to place them in your backpack without getting everything dirty

Electronics
2. Camera
7. Extra batteries/memory card/film for camera
33 & 75. Cell phone and charger
52. Disposable underwater cameras for swimming (great for water parks and swimming)
54. Mini travel mister-fan
67. Flashlight
71. Sound machine (to block hall or neighboring room noise)
73. Battery pack charger for video camera and camera
78. Laptop security lock (if traveling with a computer)

Pharmacy stuff
1. Sunscreen
9. Lip balm
10. Pain/headache/diarrhea medicine
21. Moleskin/bandaids
22. Afterbite (for bug bites)/Aloe vera lotion for sunburns
35. Extra pair of contacts if you wear them
37. Antibacterial hand wipes.
38. Dramamine (must have for hubby at the parks)
42. Trial-size wet wipes, 1 pkg per day (or more if needed) to carry in backpack at park
53. Toothbrush
57. Drink packets for water bottle
60. Medicine (daily meds)
64. Liquid hand soap (if you prefer to a bar)
81. Bodyglide
84. Health insurance card, prescription benefit card in case of emergency

Room Stuff
14. A multi-outlet surge protector
19. Extension cord - comes in handy for using a curling iron outside of bathroom
25. Shoe organizer (for toiletries behind the door)
26. Plastic pant hangers (for hanging bathing suits on the shower rod to dry)
32. Dollar tree laundry hamper
41. Cannister of Chlorox wipes to clean hotel room on check in
48. Window clings for your room at the resort
68. Detergent and quarters for laundry
79. LGMHs--if you want to meet other DISers--for your bags and hotel-room doors!
80. Lysol wipes to clean tv remote, telephone, door handles, toilet flusher handle, etc....

Other Stuff
4 & 24. Ponchos, umbrella's and a towel (for wiping down wet seats)
5. Inflatable seat cushions (the kind you use when camping. Ours are from REI.)
11. A corkscrew
20. Scissors - packed in your suitcase of course so you can get through airport security
23. Glowsticks (from the dollar store)
28. Umbrella strollers
39. Plastic tablecloths from dollar store to sit on/save spots for parades
43. Eyeglass repair kit (w/ sm. screwdriver)
44. Plastic cups/silverware/paper towels to have in hotel room for enjoying snacks or leftovers
45. Stamps/street addresses to mail home postcards
46. Email addresses to send e-cards home from Epcot
47. Something to tie on stroller if renting one so it is not as likely to be taken
49. Eye Glass Cleaner
58. Foam earplugs
59. Tape (to put up your items on your door or window)
62. Dish soap (to clean out your refillable resort mug)
63. Small basket (for collecting your keys, maps, tickets etc. for the next day)
65. Chip clips (for resealing treats in your hotel room)
70. Games/books for kids on flights(&parents)
83. Pictures and identification of all children (in case they get lost or go missing)
85. Nail clippers
86. Quarters and pennies in a mini m&m holder for pressed pennies