Things to do/buy before our trip

[Aliceacc]

Not sure where on LI you live, but the BJ's in Levittown had a huge package of those glow in the dark necklaces. I think it was 100 or more for $12.95.

Ah, man!! I'm in Hicksville!!!

But the SmallToys order came today, so that ship has sailed!

 

[hardingk]

Ah, man!! I'm in Hicksville!!!

But the SmallToys order came today, so that ship has sailed!

Oh well!!!

 

[cjackearl]

I'm not sure whether to put the trading pins on lanyards or just stick them on pieces of felt.

I can't get past the idea that lanyards will be hot around their necks in August.

I might bring both. If you only bring the felt you can pretty much guarantee that one of the kiddos will wonder, out loud, why all of the other kids have lanyards to put their pins in. If you bring just lanyards, of course, they'll be hot and wish they had something else to put their pins in!

 

[Mdlex]

I always bring to the parks a travel size hand sanitizer and some wipes. Easy cleap up after the kids eat things like candy and ice cream at the parks.

 

[Aliceacc]

Update as of 7/13
To DO:
- Call the kennel and get the dates we need I think my husband did this yesterday; I still have to check
- Arrange for transportation to and from airport; comparision shop limos/ vans...I started a thread on this; we'll see what comes up.In process. I've emailed a number of places for prices
- Decide on Wegoshop vs Garden Grocer and eventually place orderPlaced the order this morning
- Decide on shoes for everyone
- Actually look at the walkie talkies I got at 1 Sale a Day and see whether they're worth bringing. If not, get a better handle on how our cell phones work and memorize each other's numbers.
-Likewise, look at the headphones (or were they earphones??) I got there and see if they'll do for the plane.
- Cash in (or whatever it is) the points on our Disney VisaMy next job after posting this
- Ask neighbors to watch the house
-Decide on stroller/no stroller for Kira. Consider buying a cheapo one through Wegoshop for evenings???Ordered and received a Maclaren Volo
- make index cards by the day with ADR #s, EMH...
- Decide on a touring strategyIn process

To BUY:
- kool aid type powder for the water bottles
- glow in the dark necklaces/bracelets... oriental trading?? dollar store?? walmart??ordered at smalltoys.com
- socks for everyone. I HATE socks. I don't mind wearing them, but I hate everything else about them!!!!!got some for Brian, need to get more
-lanyards-- check out the dollar store? Or decide on felt for the kids to use in their fanny packs instead.
- snacks for the fanny packs. Fruit by the foot? Goldfish? Other? Gum for Petergot some at Garden Grocer. Still need gum
- sunblock
- something to occupy the kids on lines
- a book for me (maybe the kids too?) for the plane. These need to be last minute, or I'll read it ahead of time.
-earplugs for Kira for the fireworks
-stockings for me for the fall (school starts a few days after we get home, and I wear a skirt almost every day.) OT, but still necessary this summer.
-A chamois for post- thunderstorms.
- spare sunglasses for the kids (in bulk-- oriental trading type stuff?)ordered at smalltoys.com
- sunglass holders for everyone-- those stringy things
-gallon sized ziplocks
-bubbles (oriental trading again!) ordered at smalltoys.com
- bandanas (to wet down and wear around necks &/or to mark the stroller we may or may not get) ordered at smalltoys.com I used holiday codeX259B to get 25% off the flip flop ones.

ALREADY BOUGHT:
-fanny packs/ baggalini
- pins for trading
- misting fans

 

[sk!mom]

- Actually look at the walkie talkies I got at 1 Sale a Day and see whether they're worth bringing. If not, get a better handle on how our cell phones work and memorize each other's numbers.
-Likewise, look at the headphones (or were they earphones??) I got there and see if they'll do for the plane.

- something to occupy the kids on lines

We just returned from a Grand Gathering of 21. We programmed each other's cell numbers into our phones before we left home. As soon as the planes started landing, we were in touch. All phones worked great for 10 days.

We had a 2 year old, two 4 year olds, a 7 year old, an 8 year old, a 9 year old, three 12 year olds, and two 14 year olds. None of them needed anything special to stay occupied in line. They took the chance to drink some water, misted each other, talked about the previous ride or what we would do next.

We utilized getting to the parks at rope drop and riding tons of rides with no waiting in the morning. We gathered fastpasses as we were moving in the am to use as soon as the lines picked up so we really never waited more than 10 or 15 minutes. Our one line was when we ducked into Toy Story in a driving rain storm- only time we were caught in the rain all trip- it was raining really hard so we just decided to stand in line as it was evening and that was our more relaxed touring time.

Have fun!!!

 

[Aliceacc]

Wow, that's encouraging!

Thanks for the info!

 

[sk!mom]

OK, question:

Where can I find those stringy sunglass holders? You know what I mean: the things that allow your sunglasses to drop off your head without getting lost?

Dollar store

 

[sk!mom]

As far as lanyards, all the children under 10, mentioned previously, loved their lanyards. The only complaining we ever heard was if they happened to forget it in the room. None of our kids wore fanny packs, though. They wanted to show off those pins.

 

[stky6]

Don't forget the mister fans from Walmart for waiting in the lines. Picked some up for $2.00 each a few weeks back, great for keeping cool in the lines.

 

[Aliceacc]

Don't forget the mister fans from Walmart for waiting in the lines. Picked some up for $2.00 each a few weeks back, great for keeping cool in the lines.

Got those at BJs, thanks!!

 

[Aliceacc]

Update as of 8/1, with 12 days to go!


To DO:
- Actually look at the walkie talkies I got at 1 Sale a Day and see whether they're worth bringing. If not, get a better handle on how our cell phones work and memorize each other's numbers.
- Ask neighbors to watch the house
- Decide on a touring strategyIn process

To BUY:

- snacks for the fanny packs. Fruit by the foot? Goldfish? Other? Gum for Petergot some at Garden Grocer. Still need gum
- something to occupy the kids on lines
- a book for me (maybe the kids too?) for the plane. These need to be last minute, or I'll read it ahead of time.
-earplugs for Kira for the fireworks
- sunglass holders for everyone-- those stringy things

ALREADY BOUGHT:
-fanny packs/ baggalini
- pins for trading
- misting fans

XXX DONE -Likewise, look at the headphones (or were they earphones??) I got there and see if they'll do for the plane. They'll be fine!
XXXDONE -gallon sized ziplocks I also got some quart sized ones for our carryons
XXX DONE -A chamois for post- thunderstorms.Thank you Target!
XXX DONE-stockings for me for the fall (school starts a few days after we get home, and I wear a skirt almost every day.) OT, but still necessary this summer.Gotta love the Hanes outlet!
XXXDONE-- kool aid type powder for the water bottles got lemonade, iced tea, and peach iced tea
XXXDONE-lanyards-- check out the dollar store? Or decide on felt for the kids to use in their fanny packs instead.Got them for the kids at the dollar store. My SIL sent us a pair from Disneyworld for my husband and me
XXXDONE: make index cards by the day with ADR #s, EMH...
XXX done - Call the kennel and get the dates we need I think my husband did this yesterday; I still have to check
XXX DONEArrange for transportation to and from airport; comparision shop limos/ vans...I started a thread on this; we'll see what comes up.DONE!
XXX done- Decide on Wegoshop vs Garden Grocer and eventually place orderPlaced the order this morning
XXX DONE- Cash in (or whatever it is) the points on our Disney VisaMy next job after posting this
XXX DONE-bubbles (oriental trading again!) ordered at smalltoys.com
XXX DONE- bandanas (to wet down and wear around necks &/or to mark the stroller we may or may not get) ordered at smalltoys.com I used holiday codeX259B to get 25% off the flip flop ones.
XXX DONE -Decide on stroller/no stroller for Kira. Consider buying a cheapo one through Wegoshop for evenings???Ordered and received a Maclaren Volo
XXX DONE- glow in the dark necklaces/bracelets... oriental trading?? dollar store?? walmart??ordered at smalltoys.com
XXX DONE - spare sunglasses for the kids (in bulk-- oriental trading type stuff?)ordered at smalltoys.com
XXXDONE - Decide on shoes for everyone-- hitting the mall for my sneakers today
XXXDONE-- socks for everyone. I HATE socks. I don't mind wearing them, but I hate everything else about them!!!!!
XXXDONE- - sunblock
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I'm getting there!