Sugguestions from former CPs on what to pack?!

[Disneyobsession138]

To expand on the Op's question, I was wondering if any of these things could be useful to pack, because I have them, but am not sure if I'd need them! Thanks

Measuring cup
Strainer
Spatula (flipper for like eggs or burgers)
Pans for cooking
Icepacks
Iron
Swiffer
Small area rugs
Small garbage can with a lid
Garbage bags
Plastic laundry basket (like a tall one for a closet - i also have pop up mesh ones)
Curtain panels
Rainboots

 

[jeenyus720]

Measuring cup- Provided
Strainer- Provided
Spatula (flipper for like eggs or burgers)- Provided
Pans for cooking- Provided
Icepacks- Yes
Iron- Yes
Swiffer- Yes
Small area rugs- Yes
Small garbage can with a lid- Try to bring a large one because the little one they give you fills up quick with 6 people living there.
Garbage bags- Yes
Plastic laundry basket (like a tall one for a closet - i also have pop up mesh ones)- Yes
Curtain panels- Not allowed (Price management will tell you to take them down)
Rainboots- Yes, but if you're doing spring 2012 its really not needed. Its the dry season in FL. It rained 3 times during my program.

 

[Amanda08]

Everything I would suggest, someone else already has.
I just wanted to comment on bringing a fan or not...

I stayed in a two bedroom apt. and for some reason, one room was always a little warmer than the rest of the apt. while the other room was always a little cooler. I was in the room that was warmer. It was fine in the winter, but a little uncomfortable in the summer...and we couldn't really lower the temperature much because it would make the other room too cold.

I know one other person had the same problem (she lived in the same building, also a two bedroom). I don't know about any of the other buildings. So, it's always nice to have. Plus, if you don't need it, you could always just shove it somewhere. haha

 

[bluelobster]

More than any single other thing, I recommend bringing *money*. You are going to get paid next to *nothing* your first two weeks, so make sure you leave home not only with enough cash to get you to Florida but enough to last you - groceries, misc. items for the apartment, etc - to last you for up to three weeks - as you won't likely see anything close to actual money until your third week on the job. Keep in mind too that you're going to be in the middle of tourist paradise, and the temptation to eat out, shop, or play in the parks is going to be VERY high.

I left home without fully realizing this. Left for Disney with about $300 cash. In the final few days before I finally got paid, I was having to borrow groceries (with their permission) from my roommates.

 

[mistyt]

I know it is pretty obvious, but don't forget your camera!

One of the best things I took with me (or buy when you get there ) is an accordian folder (a folder with a few pockets in it)! You will be getting lots of paper work while you are there and the folders you get are kinda flimsy. You can also keep your mail and such in there!