~~**The Official January 2014 Group**~~

[Tulles]

I want to start packing right now but it's still too early. I need the weather forecast to hurry up and start showing the 22nd on.

 

[disneysunshine85]

I cannot believe that we are leaving for DISNEY this week! We are going Jan 11-18th and staying at Port Orleans French Quarter. I am a little concerned about crowds for marathon weekend but we will have to make do.

 

[Loopner]

Aww.... thanks, that is really sweet.
I hope you have a magical time!

You arrive the day we leave. I'll leave all of my leftover pixie dust at the front desk for you!

 

[Ferrentinos]

Made some packing progress today... we leave in 20 days so I still have some time... DH decided that he wants us to carry-on our luggage for this trip as it is only 4 nights. So I have taken out the two rolling suitcases that are carry-on size, DD3's Minnie backpack and my small backpack/purse... and I'm starting to size things up... I love my DH but I have a feeling it will be his fault if we can't fit our stuff... DD3's stuff is TINY and I pack very lightly... but he always packs so many extras and bulky things!!! I think I'll be using the ziploc bag method for some stuff... the rolling method for some stuff... and the oops-we-left-it-behind-by-accident for other stuff!

 

[SingingMom]

"apAll my bags are packed ....I'm ready to go!!".... Car picking us up Tuesday morning bright and early for our 9 am flight! Looks like Tuesday & Wednesday are going to be a bit chilly in Florida, but hopefully it warms up in the next days!!! Very icy here in the Northeast! Brrrrr......

"SingingMom" ....Sent from my iPad using DISBoards

 

[klitteral2009]

Made some packing progress today... we leave in 20 days so I still have some time... DH decided that he wants us to carry-on our luggage for this trip as it is only 4 nights. So I have taken out the two rolling suitcases that are carry-on size, DD3's Minnie backpack and my small backpack/purse... and I'm starting to size things up... I love my DH but I have a feeling it will be his fault if we can't fit our stuff... DD3's stuff is TINY and I pack very lightly... but he always packs so many extras and bulky things!!! I think I'll be using the ziploc bag method for some stuff... the rolling method for some stuff... and the oops-we-left-it-behind-by-accident for other stuff!

Have you ever tried the bundling method? I used it for our last non disney trip and it worked wonders! Lots and lots into a suitcase...no smushing required

 

[iheartbuffy]

Have you ever tried the bundling method? I used it for our last non disney trip and it worked wonders! Lots and lots into a suitcase...no smushing required

Ok, someone has to explain these methods to me! lol I haven't been on a plane since I was in 3rd grade. Driving everywhere has it perks!

We are also only bringing carry ons

 

[songkat]

Ok, someone has to explain these methods to me! lol I haven't been on a plane since I was in 3rd grade. Driving everywhere has it perks!

We are also only bringing carry ons

I'd never heard of the bundling method, so I looked it up. Here's a quick demo video of it:

http://lifehacker.com/5639001/video...-method-fits-more-clothes-with-fewer-wrinkles

 

[klitteral2009]

I'd never heard of the bundling method, so I looked it up. Here's a quick demo video of it: http://lifehacker.com/5639001/video-demo-the-bundled-packing-method-fits-more-clothes-with-fewer-wrinkles

I packed DH and I for a 5 day cruise in one carry on using the bundle method. I didn't believe it would work....until it did!

 

[Ferrentinos]

I packed DH and I for a 5 day cruise in one carry on using the bundle method. I didn't believe it would work....until it did!

Wow!! That video just opened up my eyes to a whole new way of packing!!! I am going to HAVE to try that out when I start packing! Totally looks doable - I can definitely fit all 3 of our clothing that way!!! Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing that! That's why I LOVE the DIS!!

Thanks!!!!!!!

 

[klitteral2009]

Wow!! That video just opened up my eyes to a whole new way of packing!!! I am going to HAVE to try that out when I start packing! Totally looks doable - I can definitely fit all 3 of our clothing that way!!! Wow!! Thank you so much for sharing that! That's why I LOVE the DIS!! Thanks!!!!!!!

Glad to help! The only thing I have issue with is that most things aren't easily accessible until you completely unpack. When we did our cruise, I packed a days worth in my personal item just in case. The wrinkles weren't bad...just a few and with a spritz of wrinkle release they came right out I plan on packing up the 5 of us in our large checked suitcase for our upcoming 7 day stay at WDW

 

[Ferrentinos]

Glad to help! The only thing I have issue with is that most things aren't easily accessible until you completely unpack. When we did our cruise, I packed a days worth in my personal item just in case. The wrinkles weren't bad...just a few and with a spritz of wrinkle release they came right out I plan on packing up the 5 of us in our large checked suitcase for our upcoming 7 day stay at WDW

I think I'll be able to get us in two carry-ons this way... fingers crossed that it will work! Or I may be contacting you for help!

 

[klitteral2009]

I think I'll be able to get us in two carry-ons this way... fingers crossed that it will work! Or I may be contacting you for help!

Anything I can do to help!! Depending on the size of your traveling partners, and the size of your carryon, you may get by with one but I tend to pack light

 

[iheartbuffy]

Wow thats crazy. I found another, slower, instructive video lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_DzSHHc8Uc

I want to go try this right now lol

 

[Trip 2 Disney]

I'd never heard of the bundling method, so I looked it up. Here's a quick demo video of it:

http://lifehacker.com/5639001/video...-method-fits-more-clothes-with-fewer-wrinkles

Wow thats crazy. I found another, slower, instructive video lol http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_DzSHHc8Uc

I want to go try this right now lol

Wow!!! Thanks for posting. We will definitely give this a try for our trip especially not knowing what to pack for January weather.

 

[jensen]

x

 

[Jessica527]

Hello all! We arrived safely this morning and spent the day in the parks. I made a separate thread to say my thoughts on the crowds, food, weather and everything in between.

Summary is great weather, large crowds, successful FastPass+ experiences, and some excellent Lobster Roll at Boardwalk Bakery!

 

[spicycrab]

Hello all!


We will be there in 16 days! Im getting so excited I can't stand it! I'm even more pumped because last night I discovered that Sofia and doc will make their debut on the day we have our H&V reservation. I couldn't believe my luck! DD is going to be beyond excited. Well have a great day everyone. I knew this group would be the one to share my excitement with!!

 

[allysonblaire]

Hey guys! We have 2 day until we're on our way. We are so excited and can't even believe that it's practically here.
Weather looks like it's going to be in the low 80s, so much better than the 5 degrees thats happening in New Jersey! Hope you all have awesome vacations and if you're apart of the WDW Marathon weekend, I'll see ya real soon

 

[mickeyplanner]

Has anyone had problems trying to modify FP+ lately? Ever since New Year's Day, all the changes I made to not show up on my plans but when I go in to try to modify my FP+ to correct them, they are showing correctly. Also my Star Tours FP+ now says Unknown with a picture of Star Tours. I wonder if I should call Disney to see what is going on?