Starting to freak a bit!

[HollyJoy]

We are nearing the two month out mark from our trip!! WHOOO HOOO!! What I'm freaking about is getting all my planning done.. I thought I was being so organized in my planning, but realize as we get closer to the magical day, that I'm completely UNorganized! LOL Any helpful hints on how you keep track of all you want to do and when to do it?

 

[thatdarncat]

I bought a small notepad and I have been carrying around with me. Because I am overwhelmed sometimes with the days events I know I'm going to forget things, so instead, right when I think about it, I write it down in my little notepad. This week I've been going through all my notes and organizing things (dates, times, etc). I have a seperate sheet too that I listed all my PS's and showtimes for fireworks etc. I have found that these methods have helped alot to organize my thoughts. There's so much to see and do and I feel pretty confident I'll have covered it all by the time I get back.

 

[Jenn Lynn]

I just had to sit down, late at night when it was quiet, and just type it all out. When my brain started getting overload, I would DIS for a while and then get right back to it.

I also made a list of places we might like to eat. And then I fit what I could into the itinerary.

Good Luck!

 

[Leota]

Palm Pilot & a plasitc sleeve for tickets etc...

 

[anita36]

tell me about freakin out!!!

I am on my way to Walmart when the kids go to school!!

I thought it was a great idea waiting to the last minute so I didn't "over"buy-- oh what a mistake I made...



so little time and so much to do!!!

 

[Ashes8380]

make incredibly detailed packing lists, that way you don't forget anything at the last minute!!! good luck with your planning and enjoy your trip!

 

[Misty89]

we are getting closer too-

and i feel overwelhemd!
cant find a decent rental rate, have NO clue what we should do for a itinary (sp?) and praying we save enough for spending and food....i have a goal amount set and something is always coming up.....

is this normal to start stress even with all the major stuff done??

we have tickets, airfare, hotels(s) all paid for....so we are ook really but i am a worry wart.


Tina

 

[SamanthaL]

Make one list of all the things you need to buy and another of all the things you need to pack! Check them off as you do them! That's all I can say unless you have specifics!

 

[HenDuck]

I'm going to DL around the same time you will be in WDW. I'm not freaking out but I am really excited.

I have calendared the day that I get to make my PS's. All other reservations are made at this point.

I have yet to do:

1. Make tip envelopes and fill with $$
2. Buy film and batteries for camera
3. Start buying toiletries
4. Buy DS a new pair of shoes to be broken in one month prior
5. Buy some reading material for me and toys to occupy DS on the plane
6. Buy park hopper passes
7. Get traveler's checks and cash

I make a to do list 6 months out and then have tasks to do every other month or so, then two weeks and one week out.

Since we just went in April, a lot of my to do list was already done or organized.

Don't freak! Enjoy the pre-trip excitement. I do!

Have a great time!

 

[newcomer52]

Yikes, I'm down to 51 days and I'm not freaking out. I feel like I have plenty of time left. Reading this thread makes my wonder. Oh well, it can't come soon enough for me.

 

[kilee]

Wow-- I'm under a week and I don't have everything I need yet. I really thought you were only going to have hours left to go. Either way-- just keep everything written down and in one place-- that way it's easy to refer back to.

Reminds me-- I have to go find all my PS #'s. As I made them when we were camping and threw them in the glove box of our car.

 

[SnoWhiteRabbit]

Holly,
I'm going the same time as you (I think we have PS at LTT for the same night...). I have been using the Unofficial Guide's On-line Planner. It is awesome!!! (Thanks Len!)


Check it out: http://www.touringplans.com/UG/tripplanner/triptimeline.php

Hope that helps! Enjoy!!

 

[txaggie94gigem]

okay...so i am not the only one that has many lists going and would like to start packing now even though the trip is not until first part of november! my husband thinks that i am loony and has gone disney crazy!!!!

he is under the misconception that we will pack for this trip like normal trips (just throw stuff in a bag an hour before we leave and go) and just figure everything out when we get there...this from the man who HATES CROWDS and WAITING IN LONG LINES!!

he refuses to plan anything with me so i have not made an ps ressies...he is under the misconception that we will drive off property to eat every night

hve fun planning and packing just like me!!

 

[HollyJoy]

So last night I tried to sit down with all my Disney stuff, and try to make an organized list of the things that I want to do and see, and wow....there's so much. I still have a lot of planning to do. I think I've found that the best way (for me) is to divide my notebook, giving each park it's own section. From there, I divide it by rides and attractions, and of course, fireworks. I haven't even started to think about my packing lists!! Yikes! LOL

 

[melanie18]

So glad I'm not alone!

We leave next Thursday and, although we've bought our tickets and have our envelopes ready, I feel like there's so much I havent' done! I'm trying desperately not to overbuy and overplan this time. Also, for some reason, whenever we go on vacation we think we need new socks and underwear...where did that come from?

We also put a bid in on a house last night so I'm scrambling to get our mortgage paperwork together because they would need our mortgage commitment while we're still in WDW! Talk about timing!




Normally, I'm a list person but I'm winging it this time!

 

[dixiegirl]

I'm almost at the two week mark and I'm starting to freak out a little bit. I have alot of little errands to do and haven't been able to get motivated to do them! At least I did order some new TSA approved luggage locks so my locks won't get cut! LOL! I guess that's something. I still have to pack although the suitcase has been sitting in my bedroom for two weeks! I'm hopeless.

 

[DiznEeyore]

Originally posted by dixiegirl
At least I did order some new TSA approved luggage locks so my locks won't get cut! LOL! I guess that's something.

I haven't heard of these -- do you by any chance have a link?

 

[JoeyzMama]

You're not alone--3 days out, no PS reservations, taxi to the airport but not back, only 1/2 packed, no touring plan.

I'm not completely unorganized, just very behind. Oy gevalt!

I have faith it will all get done.

Cris

3 days to the mouse and counting...

 

[wdwoldtimer]

Holly,

Take your lists, plans and schedules, put them in a nice envelope, and leave it at home. Just wing it! It's just as fun, you'll be more relaxed and you'll be able to concentrate on each moment as opposed to worrying about the clock and what's coming next.

By the way, your girls are adorable! Hope you all have a fantastic trip.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

I HIGHLY recommend getting a Disney Passporter. It's more than a guidebook, it's like a Disney Day Planner. It's awesome for organizing and keeping everything together. It is full of lists (including a great packing list) and reminders for everything. I'd never go to Disney without one.

Passporter