OVERPACKING! Am I the only one?

[MickeyMacks]

Comfort is key when walking around in the Florida heat so except for maybe one "new" outfit or costume I'd stick with clothing that you or your family has worn and is comfortable with (fits right, doesn't ride up or chafe, irritating tags cut off, length is right, etc.) Plus, you're not at home so it's perfectly acceptable to wear the same sweater or shorts more than one day if they are still clean. Remember, the CMs and characters are on stage, not you!

The main things you will want are lots of clean, comfy socks and underwear (OMG I'm my mom! ) with no irritating seams or things that ride up or sag down, 'cause no matter how nice the outer clothes are, it really sucks to have to fidget with socks and undies.

For the people who are packing multiple outfits for one day, since you have a large clothing collection it's quite likely that you'll be purchasing a lot of Disney clothing while there, so you can reduce the packing to one outfit or less a day (at least for tops).

Two or three pairs of comfortable footwear (sneakers and/or sandals) and unless you're going out to dinner where you'll be wearing a skirt and only walking to and from the bus or car, forget the high heels! I realize some women claim to "live" in them, but Disney and the "high maintenance look" just don't go together very well. The intended fashion effect is short-lived - the annoyed, tired and "why did I/she wear this" effect unfortunately is not.

I usually plan mix and match outfits before going based on what I'll be doing and use up all the clothes I pack, but I'm going to WDW in December so will have to pack a lot more than spring/summer/fall folks since I'll have to cover a range of possible temperatures (gloves, hat and big sweater for evening in case of a cold snap, shorts and tanks for midday, t-shirts and capris for in-between, and a bathing suit ). Even so, the clothing for myself and DS8, plus makeup/grooming basics for 10 days, will have to fit in one suitcase and a backpack. We'll wear the bulkiest clothing and sneakers on the plane. The 3 adults I'm travelling with will have one suitcase each as well, so between the 5 of us and our stuff we'll pack the van. If need be, the laundromat's right by the pool so will likely get used.

It's great to be prepared for anything and to plan an outfit for each day, but a little self-discipline and planning can save you a lot of wasted packing and griping from hubby - I suspect there's a lot of duplication and excessive accessorizing going on. Remember, Angelina Joli can wear dirty, rumpled jungle clothes for days in a movie and still manage to look good with some eyeliner, mascara, lipgloss and a smile (well, predatorial pout in her case )

Relax, be comfortable and dress for adventure!

 

[MrGrumpy222]

I have less then 2 wks for my 8 day disney trip. So far I have packed 2 outfits a day for DD9 and 3 a day for DD5, since she is my cloth horse and is never sure what she wants to wear (I believe I have influenced her ),and if their is just a drop or a spill on her shirt she must take it off. " What will Minnie think if I have a dirty shirt on?" For myself I have not started, but I have done this before and know I will bring at least 2 outfits plus. I have also packed at least 3 prs of shoes for each (it is recommended that if you will be on your feet all day you should never wear the same shoes twice (thats my excuse to DH). Oh. I almost forgot all the hair accs. needed plus moose, gel, hairspray, soap, etc..

Am I the only one who does this. Am I insane?

Would love to hear some feedback. Since DH does think I need therapy.

Yes you are insane but no more than my DW . She and my DD packed like 6 or 7 pairs of shoes each last trip. I had 2 pair of sneakers and 1 pair of dressy loafers (whcih I NEVER wore) Hey you're a girl and it is in your genetic makeup to over pack, go to the ladies room in groups and inspire poetry and thousands of ballads. If I had it my way I'd buy a new "T" shirt every day and travel with a gym bag rather than the giant suit cases I am tasked to lug around. My wife even brought those big pool towels, which had me scratching my head since I have towels in my hotel room and at the pools in WDW. I don't try to figure it out or women for that matter, I concentrate on the fact that they smell good and feel soft.
Cheers

 

[MomofKatie]

I am packing 2 outfits/day for me and DD, and 1 bottom and 2 tops/day for DH. We'll each have 2 pr of undies per day, plus a few extra. DH is only bringing 2 pr of shoes, DD will pack probably 4, and I am bringing 7 (4 Birks sandals, 1 Clark's sandals, 1 tennies, and 1 Crocs). Feet that have to wear the same shoes for a week straight are UNHAPPY feet!

Since we will be going back to the room almost every day to swim midday, we will be changing into a second outfit for the PM. I hate putting sweaty clothes back on after I am feeling clean and cool. And I do get sweaty walking around WDW all day.

Doing laundry is not an option for me- I'm sorry, but I do that at home! Mommy is on vacation, too!!

 

[LiLIrishChick63]

i ALWAYS overpack. i never know if MAYBE we'll be going to Pleasure Island or if it'll be unseasonably cold and i'll need some pants. or if i get wet or foor on my clothes i'll need to change. and i usually bring like 8 pairs of shoes lol.