jeleebeene
<font color=9999CC>Has a caffeine-free Stitch!<br>
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When you are packing and preparing for your trip to WDW, what are your tips and secrets? This may be packing tips, ways to save money when packing, anything you can think of! I have listed a few below, so add on your tips and secrets!
1. I buy credit card holders from Clairs (or any retailer that carries them) and put my credit cards, park passes etc. to keep them from getting wet. You can put it in your pocket, back pack etc, and they will stay dry! Also good for holding dollar bills.
2. When you are traveling and staying in a hotel, most provide free shampoo/conditioner etc. If you use them, just rinse them out and fill with your favorite shampoo, conditioner etc. Saves room and money from having to buy the travel sizes at the store. I have also used these to fill with lotion works wonderfully and I dont need to pack an entire bottle! This is also a wonderful idea for sunscreen most hotel shampoo bottles are small enough to put in your pocket or purse no more lugging around the whole bottle!
3. Buy your ponchos at the dollar store (or other discount retailer) and draw a design on it using colorful waterproof paints or colored magic markers (colorful sharpies are wonderful for this!). You will have a distinct poncho for your party, and not get swallowed into the yellow poncho crowd. Be creative and have fun! You can then fold them neatly to fit into your suitcase. Remember to carry a zip lock back to put it in should it rain and then stop. You can then hang it up at the resort to dry!
4. If you will be using a back pack in the parks, spray it with Scotch Guard before packing it will repel water should it begin to rain (and will repel water from the water rides) While it will repel water, I dont suggest leaving it sit in water just a disclaimer that articles may get wet if the bag is soaked for long periods of time.
5. An over the door shoe organizer is perfect for organizing your items in the hotel room. Saves space and will give you easy access to what you need!
6. If you plan on going on any rides that will get your wet and want a change of clothes, pack them in a large Ziploc bag - easy carrying, or if putting them into a backpack, will keep everything else dry. Those Ziploc bags are a must have!!
7. This may sound corny, but give it a try - if you think you may want to take a shower/bath etc. without getting your hair wet, try using a quick cover (Saran wrap makes these) - I have used them many times and they are wonderful. Medium and large work the best - they are also quick drying should you need to rinse them out. I didn't have a shower cap at home, and needed one quick, so I tried this method, and I really prefer these - and no, I don't use them to over food afterward
1. I buy credit card holders from Clairs (or any retailer that carries them) and put my credit cards, park passes etc. to keep them from getting wet. You can put it in your pocket, back pack etc, and they will stay dry! Also good for holding dollar bills.
2. When you are traveling and staying in a hotel, most provide free shampoo/conditioner etc. If you use them, just rinse them out and fill with your favorite shampoo, conditioner etc. Saves room and money from having to buy the travel sizes at the store. I have also used these to fill with lotion works wonderfully and I dont need to pack an entire bottle! This is also a wonderful idea for sunscreen most hotel shampoo bottles are small enough to put in your pocket or purse no more lugging around the whole bottle!
3. Buy your ponchos at the dollar store (or other discount retailer) and draw a design on it using colorful waterproof paints or colored magic markers (colorful sharpies are wonderful for this!). You will have a distinct poncho for your party, and not get swallowed into the yellow poncho crowd. Be creative and have fun! You can then fold them neatly to fit into your suitcase. Remember to carry a zip lock back to put it in should it rain and then stop. You can then hang it up at the resort to dry!
4. If you will be using a back pack in the parks, spray it with Scotch Guard before packing it will repel water should it begin to rain (and will repel water from the water rides) While it will repel water, I dont suggest leaving it sit in water just a disclaimer that articles may get wet if the bag is soaked for long periods of time.
5. An over the door shoe organizer is perfect for organizing your items in the hotel room. Saves space and will give you easy access to what you need!
6. If you plan on going on any rides that will get your wet and want a change of clothes, pack them in a large Ziploc bag - easy carrying, or if putting them into a backpack, will keep everything else dry. Those Ziploc bags are a must have!!
7. This may sound corny, but give it a try - if you think you may want to take a shower/bath etc. without getting your hair wet, try using a quick cover (Saran wrap makes these) - I have used them many times and they are wonderful. Medium and large work the best - they are also quick drying should you need to rinse them out. I didn't have a shower cap at home, and needed one quick, so I tried this method, and I really prefer these - and no, I don't use them to over food afterward
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