Suggestions on What to Bring?

[luxfirsttrip]

Other than the obvious clothes, toiletries, etc. is there anything that we should bring for our stay that would make life easier while at WDW? We are staying at AKL for 7 night.

 

[funnybunny921]

sun screen, aloe gel, hats (b-ball)

 

[Lynn4Mel]

Snacks from home for the "midnight munchies" and waiting in lines. Also gum and life savers.

 

[Grumpy's Wife]

Extra clothes hangers. They never seem to give you enough.

 

[areno79]

A good pair of walking shoes, and extra socks. Also blister pads...a life saver!

 

[mommytutu]

Extra batteries for the digi camera, if you have one. You would also need a really large memory card or take a laptop to dump the pics onto each night. Or extra film.

Some kind of small battery fan. I bought some small $1 fans at WalMart. They have a small clasp so they could just attach to my fanny pack or fit in ther real easily. They have small foam blades so it didnt' hurt if the kids stuck their fingers in there, in fact it kept the 18 month happy for hours. Also, more batteries for the fan. Some people like those misting fans, but I think they are awfully big.

A small first aid/med kit. Bandaids, neosporin, headache med, heartburn med...all just the small travel size stuff.

Cell phone. Even the CM checking us in told us to use our cell phones instead of their phones when calling home. A calling card might work too. Also, cell phones are great way to keep in touch if you get seperated or want to do something different.

Brita Fill n Go sport bottles. We love ours! I would put some water in them, leave out the filter, and place them in the freezer of the in room fridge over night. Fill with water the next morning and we were off. Sometimes I would even fill them with melted ice water if it was still cold.


These are things we used every day...well, we didn't need the small meds everyday, but it sure was nice to have on hand those couple of times we did need it.


oh, just want to add...you don't need them, but glow sticks are fun for the kids to have on dark rides or on the bus ride back to the resort at night. I bought mine at WalMart before our trip. I bought A LOT of them...glow sticks and necklaces. My kids loved them. And since I had so many I would give them to kids on the bus at night on the way back to the resort. It kept them occupied on the bus after a long day.

 

[erinch]

our must have item is cortisone cream for bug bites

tiny tubes of high potent sunblock to fit in fanny pack

money, and then some more of it

 

[Leota]

I agree with many of the things mentioned.
I would add a nightlight for the resort bathroom, a couple ziploc bags to put valuables in on wet rides like Kali & a small personal size bottle of Purell. Also, in that first aid kit with the heartburn relief meds, add some ibuprofen.

 

[joliesmom]

A rain poncho- so you won't blend in with everyone else. Ziploc bags- wet socks, shirts etc. I always bring Tylenol, Immodium, and Benadryl.

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Snacks, Purell, bandaids (for those blisters!), water bottles, sunglasses, lots of money, a good pair of sneakers, and a smile! I also never leave home without some kind of tylenol/advil for headaches...you never know when one might strike and attempt to ruin your good time.

 

[Ilovestitch]

Moleskin, bug repellent wipes, cheap walmart ponchos, headache medicine, underwater disposeable camera, chapstick...

 

[weluvpluto]

Here is a great list I use every time we go; it helps so I don't forget anything!

http://www.allearsnet.com/pl/forgot.htm

 

[MELSMICE]

Over the counter meds - ie. cough supressant, Dimetapp, Benadryl, ibuprofen, etc.

An over the door shoe holder for toilettries.

 

[nataliesdaddy]

Other than the obvious clothes, toiletries, etc. is there anything that we should bring for our stay that would make life easier while at WDW? We are staying at AKL for 7 night.

1) at walmart they have 1 dollar rain ponchos - bring those unless you want to pay thru the nose for theme park ponchos - someone else said this so I have edited to include... they are right ... when everyone is buying a theme park poncho you can't tell people apart if you should get seperated. The walmart 1 dollar cheapos are see thru so it is easier to find your party... or your kids for that matter

2) fanny pack or small back pack - various types of people prefer one over the other. I like the fanny pack I have because it can hold a veritable ton of stuff and it has mega back support - also with fanny packs if there is some pick pocket behind you at a parade or some other function then it is harder to snag something out of your bag if it is in front of you. Mountian smith has some great bags - very expensive but if you are serious about saving your back and will use it for other vacations or outings then it is a good deal. They have many different kinds but here is the one I use http://www.mountainsmith.com/store/...&category_id=4109b1b0697f233853157dec08b2ef7f

3) kleeenex or handy wipes for small back pack

4) suncreen obviously

5) extra film and or media cards for cameras. If you travel digital Disney can upload your pictures and burn CDs for 12 bucks I think ... but you have to leave your digital media card with them over night

6) blister pads - those flesh colored bandages for your feet

7) there is an aerosol foot powder that dramatically reduces the odds of getting blisters

8) sun glasses

9) A small mister - we have an "ocean mister" ... it is not a fan sprayer but but an actual very fine mist sprayer - but you won't find a plain fine mist mister at the parks you will find spray fans and they cost 15 bucks or more.

10) If you are really into WDW touring then some brita filter water bottles so you don't have to make as many soft drink breaks. Stuff some ice in those and wear them on your side and you are good to go.

11) Ziplock bags - there are rides you will get wet - if you have valuables you want them in something water proofed. I carry an 800 dollar camera in my bags. It is inside not one but two zip lock bags. I also carry my money and cash in a ziplock.

12) bring a change of clothes to the park and stuff them in the lockers at the front of the park. It can get pretty cool to downright cold at times in florida. We have extra dry clothes and some sweaters back in the locker.. they have come in handy way more than just once.

13) a bottle of scotch and some valium - hahahahaha just kidding

14) bug spray - and benedryl

15) NOT brand new walking shoes - bring reasonablt broken in fairly new walking shoes - I have special orthotics so I don't need them but some gels would be good too - remember you will be walking literally miles upon miles so taking care of your feet is of utmost importance

 

[MinnieM3]

All of the above...especially favorite snacks.... never paying $1.50 at a vending machine for someone's NOT FAVORITE candy bar! LOL

Also, it only takes one trip when someone gets sick for you to always bring a thermometer. We never forget now. Just not one of those things you want to guess about. I also bring my own Kleenex!

 

[aubriee]

rechargeable batteries and extra memory card for camera
disposable water camera
sun screen
peppermint lotion for feet
deodorant to spray on feet each A.M. (prevents blisters)
Body Glide (prevents chafing anywhere)
travel size products from Bath & Body Works
extra socks
flip flops in back pack (for water rides)
cheap rain ponchos
small mister fans
extra contacts and case
bug spray
small citronella candle for balcony
small binoculars for viewing animals at AKL
bandaids, mole skin, blister pads
meds-Ibuprofen, Pepto, Bonine, Ginger tabs (for motion sickness)
phone charger for cell phone
Brita Water bottles
quarters/pennies for pressed penny machines in mini M&M tubes
quarters for laundry in mini M&M tubes
small laundry detergent and dryer sheets (Target has small Tide for .99)
T-shirt and fat markers with small embroidery hoop for characters signatures
snacks for room and lines
sunglasses
safety pins
LOTS of zip lock bags in all sizes