Packing List?

[TruBlu]

I'm leaving tomorrow!

But, my brain must already be there.... I can't seem to find a packing list! I know they are here.... HELP!!!

EDIT:
OK I found this one, but it hasn't been updated since '08. Any others out there?

Okay so I thought it might be fun and helpful : I will be leaving in 14 days. Let's start a list of important things... that we always seem to forget or not think of until it is too late.... it will help us all !!! I have started a box in the closet.

Here is the amazing list we have compiled so far :

1.) Misting Fans (2 for a family of 4)
2.) Pin trading landyard to hold disney tickets and fastpasses.. (got at disney store for 3.00 )
3.) Cell phone charger - suggested to put in carry-on
4.) Camera ...( Camcorder and still )
5.) Anitbac wipes
6.) pop-up hamper
7.) Passporter, Hidden Mickey Guide Book,Scavenger Hunt book etc.
8.) Disney Stuffed Animals and Room Decorations
9.) Over the door shoe organizer for toiletries
10.) Ziplocs - ( to keep things dry on water rides, multiple other uses)
11.) Imodium- D
12.)Advil /tylenol/aleeve
13.) Band-Aids/ blister block band-aids
14.)Moleskin
15.)Backpack or tote- (to carry all the %#@* in) LOL
16.) Every medicine known to mankind - ward off evil spirts !!
17.) Extension cord/ power strip
18.) small pack of laundry detergent. small bottle of Tide. Good for 2 loads. It was $1 at Target
19.)spray deodrant for your feet
20.) chapstick
21.) sunblock (at least SPF 50)- and water/sweat proof
22.) sunblock face stick
23.) aloe gel for after the burn- when you forget to use 21 &22
24.) chewing gum (disney doesn't sell this )- probably don't want to find it on the bottom of Dumbo !!
25.) ipod/ ipod charger
26.) hand held video games (Nintendo gameboy,DS,DS lite,PSP) and the charger for said unit
27.) Extra AAA batteries - for misting fans, and camera
28.) Ponchos
29.) watershoes
30.)extra shoes - (for when normal shoes become water-shoes)
31.) glowsticks
32.) sunglasses
33.) homework/journal for kids- flash cards,voc. words,math, anything to keep the little brain going
34.) extra contacts & contact solution, contact case
35.) to- go coffee cups,coffe and filters
36.) cooler bag to bring in drinks and snacks
37.) Big metal clips (to keep curtains closed to keep it dark)
38.) pop-up baskets for various items on desk or table
39.) Pre-made envelopes for mousekeeping
40.) Lysol (for bathroom)
41.) koolaid/crystal lite singles,tea bags, hot chocolate ( anything to cover taste of nasty water lol)
42.) snack foods- dry cereal
43.) Big sun hat
44.) Cork screw
45.) M&M's container fo pennies and quarters to use pressed penny machines & pressed penny book
46.) Autograph book (if you already own this item)
47.) Chunky Pen/Sharpie for characters to sign
48.) hand sanitizer
49.) hair scrunchies
50.) glasses & eyeglass case
51.) list of credit cards and 800 #'s in case of lose of cards
52.) Pal Mickey - (I do remember reading something about ripping the poor guys head off LMAO)
53.) paper bowls and plastic spoons for cereal in room
54.)stroller & clear shower curtain w/ large clips - (to keep stroller dry = dry bottom )
55.)underwater camera -( for either rain or typhoon lagoon )
56.) earplugs- for loud fireworks or to prevent swimmers ear
57.) antenna balls - one to help find your rent-a- car ( Wal-Mart smiley or something different)
58.) anything you use to collect autographs - (t-shirts,hats)
59.)Dramamine (non-drowsy) (motion sickness tablets)
60.) beach towels (for waterparks)
61.)book to read on plane or during down-time ( I can't believe we even uttered the words "down-time" )
62.) SD cards for camera
63.) boarding passes if printed ahead of time / airplane tickets
64.) small size bottle of Dawn dishwashing soap (for washing out re-fillable mugs and sippies at hotel room)
65.) List of ADR's - (these can be printed out at disney resort upon check-in)
66.) sheets and air-mattress if driving-
67.) nail clippers & tweezers
68.) tide to go pen or shout stain remover, Spray and Wash stain stick
69. )powder
70.)Body Glide
71.)toothbrush
72.)deodrant
73.) dental floss
74.)Airborne
75.) Disney Dollars/gift cards
76.) Princess costumes to be worn to CRT or Norway Princess Breakfast
77.) portable dvd player for car/plane ride
78.) Suction cup hooks for any tile area
79.)Extra nightlights
80.) bath tub mat for slick bottom of tub
81.) Your own pillow
82.) Clothing of all kinds - ( Shirts,pants,jeans,skirts,underwear,pj's,bras,socks,jackets,hoodies,shorts,costumes,swimsuits)
83.) Shaving Cream,razors and lotion for those dry legs after shaving
84.) Hair gel/mousee
85.)hairspray
86.)make-up of all sorts
87.) cash / travelers checks / credit cards-(I would suggest leaving these at home actually )
88.) Kleenex
89.) Q-tips
90.) body lotion
91.) Drivers License or state ID - needed to board plane
92.) Magic Express Tickets
93.) First-Aid kit - in case we haven't covered all the meds lol
94.) Swimming diapers
95.) Tear-free shampoo
96.) Personalized Maps of the parks
97.) Small travel sewing kit (97 cents)- for scissors,needles and thread
98.) Extra disposable cameras (let the kiddos take some pictures)
99.) Insulin,heart medication, and any other prescription meds that your family needs !!
100.) Small screwdriver... for putting new battries in misting fans and light up toys
101.) AZO,cranberry pills ... any pres. drugs to ward off bladder infections
102.) Solarcaine
103. )clothespins
104.)liquid hand soap for the sink (softsoap pump)
105.) couple air freshners. (the kind that just sit, not plug in)
106.) packets of Sweet N Low
107.) network cable (cat 5) & USB cables (so you can dump digital camera to laptop everynight)
108.) Don't forget the laptop !!
109.)bottle of Fabreeze
110.)glasses cleaner
111.) hair straightener & anti-frizz shampoo
112.)Crocs
113.) Blankets- (especially if you have a long car drive )
114.)feminine products
115.) midol- (we don't want anyone getting arrested at dumbo do we !!)
116.)Cue cards so we can write down our ADRs for the day, any special tour/parade times, brief itinerary, etc. ** great idea
117.)Printouts of our touring plans
118.)Light sweaters to bring into the parks with us because some air conditioned restaurants can get pretty chilly!!
119.)Change for the laundry machines
120.) Calling cards, so we can phone friends and family at home without paying crazy long distance rates from cell phones
121.)Fanny pack (I know, I know, but Disney is the only place I wear mine! They're so handy! ) - I think you all know !!
122.) Passports (if flying internationally).
123.)dryer sheets (good to keep clothes in your suitcase smelling nice too)
124.)body wash and body puff
125.)hairspray
126.) deodrant
127.) perfume
128.)make-up remover
129.) wrink release spray
130.) individual cereal boxes
131.) case of bottled water (delievered to room by grocery service)
132.) Travel Games : Rummykub, Uno,Deck of cards
133.) water bottle carabiner
134.) Snacks for the plane - (now you don't even get the peanuts for free )!!
135.) Microfiber cloths- (for drying of the ride seats after a hard rain- or for drying your feet.)


**.)AND MOST IMPORTANT ***** PLEASE DON"T FORGET YOUR PANTIES/UNDERWEAR !!!!!!!

Great tips that have also been collected :

1.) You can pre-ship your stuff to your resort to avoid paying extra baggage fee on plane.
2.) Make sure you have left emergency contact info with neighbors/family members
3.) Don't forget to make arrangements for pets in advance.
4.) Take updated pictures of your children and have all the info (height,weight,age,hair color) handy just in case.
5.) Write down all credit card info and 800 numbers - keep in place other than purse/wallet in case these items get lost.
6.) Make photocopies of your tickets in case of lose.
7.) Take photos of kids in a couple "same places" every trip to show how much they have grown since the last trippie.



I will update the list as each person adds what they think we all need in our basket of must takes........

 

[TruBlu]

Found these tips too....

PACKING FOR KIDS:

__hair thingies for ponytails
__conditioner if she has long hair, to avoid tangles
__sunscreen
__snacks, water or juice boxes
__sunglasses
__glow sticks from the dollar store
__extra clothes
__good shoes
__medications
__If you are not the parent: permission to treat form & her insurance info(just in case.)
__stuffed animal or two
__coloring book & colored pencils(crayons melt)
__autograph book & chunky pen
__hat
__poncho (or several, disposable- from Dollar Store)
__Travel games (either handheld electonic, or Connect Four or something like that)
__drawing materials
__Misting Fans for the heat
__Camera (small disposable for their own photo collection)
__DISNEY DOLLARS
__Small backpack or waist pack so you're not stuck carrying their items
__Abridged medical history with contact info and insurance info - Index card with allergies, current meds, illnesses, etc.
__Small first aid/med kit
__Charged Camera batteries
__Movie Camera-batteries
__DVD player with movies and CD’s
__small pillow
__small blanket each
__Sandals
__Water shoes (hot surfaces at waterparks)
__1-2 Swimsuits
__swimsuit cover up or shirt
__Pajamas
__underwear
__Socks
__Toothbrush
__Toothpaste
__braces stuff (rubberbands, wax, mouthwash, etc.)
__Glasses / contact stuff (Solution, eye drops, etc.)
__Clean up stuff: Deodorant, Shampoo, Conditioner
__Extras: Perfume / Cologne, Hair Accessories, Brush/Comb, jewelry, makeup
__SUMMER READING BOOKS
__magazines
__Games
__pool supplies: goggles, floaties/life vest
__WDW for Kids book

 

[TruBlu]

Tips for Packing Light

- Using an inexpensive nylon Velcro wallet instead of my heavier leather wallet
- Pack a capsule wardrobe comprising of black, white and an accent colour or two. (2 shorts, one pair black slacks, 6 tanks, one long sleeved T, one shawl to dress up the tank top for evening) Everything is interchangeable and quick drying so I can hand wash in the hotel room.
- I don't pack detergent either - I wash my clothes with the hotel provided shampoo!
- Shoes - one pair of black sandals for daytime, one pair of silver beaded sandals for evening; no sneakers as I won't be doing a lot of walking on this trip
- Jewellry - one pair cubic zirconia studs, one pair silver hoops, one long silver necklace (costume jewelry) for evening
- Makeup - limited to lipgloss, eyeliner, concealer and a powder/foundation combo.
- Miniaturize everything - toiletries, comb, brush etc
- Pack disposable ponchos - much lighter than umbrellas or the "good" ponchos
- Plan to buy stuff I need at the destination.

So I have decided to make a list of the items that we would normally carry, like shampoo, disposable razors, toothpaste , etc, and on the way to the hotel, we are going to stop at a Dollar store and buy all those things, including detergent and dryer sheets. I will give the remainder of the laundry detergent and dryer sheets to another Disney mom in the laundry room before I leave to go home ,and the left over toiletries will just get left behind in the room.
It will be cheaper than buying those sample sizes, as we would need more than one of each.

include spf sunlotion 40 or above

lightweight foldable hat with brim

For shampoo/conditioner, I bought a couple of empty travel-sized bottles at Target. (I think they were $1-$2 each.) I just fill those with my shampoo & conditioner from home. They are larger than most of the travel shampoos, so one bottle will last us for a week-long trip. If we're running low we'll mix in the hotel-provided shampoo/conditioner. (I don't like the hotel shampoo normally because I have dry hair & its not moisturizing enough.)

I don't bring beach towels, just use hotel towels for the pool.

roll your clothes instead of folding them, they take up less space that way

wear your bulkiest items on the plane (sneakers, sweatshirt, blue jeans, etc)

If you pack a pair of shoes, stuff socks, underwear or other small items in the shoes to take advantage of that space.

go online and request free samples of toiletries - I have free shampoo, conditioner, facewash, bodywash, toothpaste, contact fluid, razors, deodorant, sunscreen, etc. that I save for trips. Also ask for samples at the eye doctor (contact lens fluid), the dentist (toothpase & floss), and even your medical doctor if you take liquid medication. They are usually the perfect size to fit in the 3-1-1 bags, and when they are empty I toss them.

If you happen to use a CPAP machine (like I do), check with the airlines because this is considered a medical device and shouldn't count as your carry on or personal item.

Use a backpack or a messenger bag as your personal item. If you normally carry a small purse, that small purse will fit in this bag along with lots of other items.

I take powdered laundry detergent and pre-measure it into snack size zip lock bags, then I put these, a snack bag full of quarters, and a few dryer sheets in a gallon zip lock bag (make sure to squish the air out of all the bags). This takes up a little space in my carry on, but after I use the detergent - this becomes space to pack a few souvenirs.

My best tip for longer trips is to plan to do laundry once while your gone. Don't take so many clothes!

A few ways to reduce the liquids you have to pack:

1. If you use roll-on deodorant; switch to a stick deodorant for the trip
2. We have a travel size bottle for sunblock - the one that snaps off the bigger bottle. However, if you could use a stick sunblock instead.
3. A cleansing bar instead of my usual liquid facial wash - as a matter of fact, I'm going to cut the bar in half and save the other half for a subsequent trip.
4. DD usually needs a detangler for her hair - I'll pack an empty spray bottle and make our own detangler (diluted conditioner) when we get to our destination. I've saved a small spray bottle from a body spray for that purpose

Other space saver ideas:-

1. Travel with a swim chamois (check Speedo.com) instead of a beach towel. A less expensive option would be a chamois from the auto dept in Walmart which will work just as well. Ditch the plastic container the chamois is sold in and place it in a Ziploc bag instead!

2. Boardshorts are great! DH always travels with them, and now I've bought a few inexpensive pairs for my DD for travel - they can be washed out really quickly, and dry overnight in the shower (roll the shorts in a towel and squeeze out the excess water)

3. To reduce the number of phone chargers we'll need, I'll swap DD's phone with DH's - just switch the sim cards. DH and I have the same phone brand and use the same charger - DD's charger is completely different. If I persuade DH and DD to exchange phones for the trip, I'll only have to pack one charger.

4. I've been toting around my compact umbrella in my handbag today and realized that it's pretty heavy. I'll be packing another disposable poncho and leaving the umbrella at home!

For kids clothes, use two gallon Ziplocs and put one complete outfit in each. Roll it up pushing the air out then seal. Saves space and you have outfits ready to go each day.

Check out onebag.com for an extensive list of tips for successful one-bag travelling!

Bring exactly what you need and ONLY what you need, do laundry mid-trip, and limit the hair-care and makeup products. The humidity wilts it all anyway (that's specific to Disney - not necessarily other destinations)!

A few clothes ideas:
1 - Don't ever bring jeans! They're bulky, heavy, cold when wet, roasting when hot, etc. etc. etc. Invest in nylon or other synthetics. My favorite pants (casual) are grey zip leg cargo pants - pant/shorts/storage all in one. They also cut the wind on cool days and wick moisture on hot days. And they match every top I own.

2 - Fleece sweatshirts are better than cotton for traveling - see all the notes about jeans above. Also, fleece can be stuffed into a ziploc, sat on, and zipped. Lightweight, small, keeps you warm even when wet. Many companies now offer wonderful microfleece tops that take up almost no space.

3 - Along the lines of 1 & 2, invest in some lightweight layering items/travel separates - silk and sythetics are light and very packable. Cotton is one of the heaviest and bulkiest fabrics. Replace 1 or 2 of your cotton tees with something lighter.

4 - Absolutely use ziplocs. Canoe and kayak campers have always done this.

5 - If you need to include "dressier" items, throw a silk scarf in. A nice scarf quickly dresses up a simple skirt and tank top, but adds almost nothing to space or weight. And it's more striking than any jewelry.

6 - This is probably the most important: track the weather at your destination for at least a week before you leave and pack for the ACTUAL weather. This works beautifully for me every time I travel. About 8-9 days before I leave for Orlando, I'll look at a 10-day forcast for my travel dates. I'll continue to check the forecast every day, writing it down. If I see that April 25 will be 80 and 20% chance of rain, but the next day it says the 25th will be 82 with 30% chance of rain, and two days later, it says 83 with 40% chance of rain . . . by the time I am in Orlando, I can be reasonably sure that April 25 will be mid- to upper-80s with a darn good chance of rain. Poncho? packed. Long shirt? Not packed. Water sandals? Packed.

This is particularly useful when trying to decide 1 pair of pants or 2? Jacket or not? Remove one of each from your luggage, and that's a lot of room!

Look for the super tiny umbrellas if you really must save space, but think twice about leaving it behind.

During the year I put aside less-favored clothes, socks and undergarments that are showing wear and tear. I can pack those, wear during the trip, then toss instead of bringing home. Even though they are "old" clothes, the look as good as most other people's clothes. I do that with tolietry items, too -- products that have only a few uses left in the container, so they can be tossed at the end of the stay.

Supposedly I have less in the luggage coming home -- but mostly it makes room for the new Disney stuff coming home with me lol!

Every family member wears/carries his/her jacket onto the plane, even if it's 90 outside. It easily converts to a pillow, blanket if cold, light-blocking cover for a napping child, you name it. And imagine how much room an average family's jackets would take up otherwise.

One area where you do NOT want to skimp is undies, socks, and bras for the ladies. I always say take twice the underclothing you think you'll need and half the clothes.

Bundle wrapping is also a most excellent tip; One Bag explains it well, as well as offering additional tips for traveling with just one suitcase.

And finally, if you plan to travel carry-on only, double-check your airports & airlines: they are NOT all the same. More than once I've been told by Orlando airport that my same bag that traveled TO that destination as a carryon is over the size limit. Believe me, you don't want to be the one running back to check a bag, and security won't even let you past the initial check-in, so gate checking isn't an option.

If you are partial to your liquid cleanser, what I do is wet a paper towel and squirt some on, squish it up so it saturates the towel. Then let dry and cut in half....two face washings. Place in a ziplock for travel, they are very flat and take up almost no room. Just wet with water when needed at the hotel and they suds right back up.

I used to be a fan of packing clothes in zip locks, until someone here in the DIS turned me onto Eagle Creek packing folders and cubes. They are fantastic. I can't believe how many clothes I can squish into one 18" folder and underwear and bras fit perfectly in the cubes.

I always bring the free sample shampoo & cond. the ones in the flat packages. I unpack hard case items like Lysol or baby wipes and put them in ziploc. any snacks I unpack the boxes and slip them in where ever I can. And remember you can bring one carry on and a personal bag.

put a few cotton balls in a ziploc bag, saturate them with the toner then zip the bag shut to seal everything in!

As for laundry, I've also included a clothesline, clothespins and a few plastic hangers. I've learned the hard way from travelling with our kids to swim meets - there is never enough space in a hotel room to dry clothes!

I have a friend who does do this with adult clothes, only she uses the 2 gallon bags. She, like me, does not like to spend time on the trip deciding what to wear so she does all the planning ahead of time by using the 2 gallon bags. They are a little more expensive, but when you are just using them for clothes, they can be reused many trips!

 

[TruBlu]

Let me know if I missed anything. I'm finishing my packing tonight.

 

[Twitterpated Dad]

This is a little late for the OP, but here are a few packing list threads:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1634425

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2096617

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2071382

And here is a link to the "original" Disney World Vacation Ultimate Packing List:

http://www.mousesavers.com/timeismoney.html#packing

So now that you can create your own list of everything you might possibly need in a hundred WDW trips, here are a few threads and sites to help you cut the list down to what you will need, not might need:

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2052286

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2121408

http://www.ricksteves.com/plan/tips/packlight.htm

http://www.verber.com/mark/travel/packing.html

http://www.travelite.org/

http://www.frequentflyer.oag.com/tra...rryonguide.asp

http://onebagger.squarespace.com/blog/?currentPage=2


I'm definitely of two minds on this subject. My motto used to be that over packing is not a character flaw. It's just being prepared. But, now, in my post stroller life, I am willing to stand up and say "My name is Twitterpated Dad and I'm an over packer."

ETA Yes, that last statement is officially Tag Fairy Bait!

 

[teddygurlkeekee]

if you can PM me your email in the next hour, i can email you a very detailed packing list that you can personalize towards you and your family

 

[mickeeemouse]

This is great, I have to copy these lists off so I can have a packing list, I can start next week when the boys know. I can't wait to get started and I want to start buying the little things we will need so we are not slammed with a big bill at one time