THINGS TO PACK -Let's Pack Together

[Micka Mouse]

subbing......great thread!!!!!!

 

[TENIA66]

Benedryl can may kids sleepy or HYPER! Try it out at home first. Benedryl dosing is every 6-8 hours. One dose should be enough for a flight. I found my son was worse on the desent. I recommend earplanes. They have made a huge difference for him. No drugs needed. Although it is nice if they fall asleep for the flight. Walgreens even have a generic earplanes. I have not tried it as they didn't have kid sizes.

regarding the benedryl, i find that dramamine the night before actually helps much more. makes them either car or ride ready, and the sleepiness side effect helps them relax and sleep some. dramamine truly is much more effective if taken the night before.............

 

[MarriedToAPrince]

Glad to know that I am not the only one who packs everything but the kitchen sink! LOL

 

[Mama to Three]

I have read every single post and have thoroughly enjoyed it! My list is a bit overwhelming, but I have months to get it done. Thanks everyone!!!

 

[LittleDickensDesigns]

What a great list! Thanks!!

 

[CWO4DVC]

Ditto, great list!

 

[cinderwannabe]

I always pack Safety pins. I do not like to sew on vacation!

 

[Broadway Duchess]

Years ago, I came across this list and I have used an altered/personalized version of it ever since. It comes from MouseSavers.com and is super helpful when I'm trying to remember all of those little things, the kind of stuff that I don't want to waste vacay time shopping for once I get to Orlando.

 

[BigDogHU75]

Years ago, I came across this list and I have used an altered/personalized version of it ever since. It comes from MouseSavers.com and is super helpful when I'm trying to remember all of those little things, the kind of stuff that I don't want to waste vacay time shopping for once I get to Orlando.

I found the ultimate packing list on mousesavers last year & used it to prepare for my vacation. It was great. Plus, I was able to modify it to suit my family's needs.

 

[disneymomofmyca]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[pktbMouse]

omg! that list is crazy!!!!! If i packed all that they wouln't let me on the plane...its only Orlando your going to...not outer mongolia!! There are pharmacies and shops there...sorry..dont mean to offend anyone..but really..

 

[majormom]

Wow, what a list! I'm getting ready to take first trip to WDW so I appreciate the advice.

 

[TruBlu]

I can't believe it, but we actually take something that isn't on the list!

I bought light weight, thin, fleece baby blankets from the dollar store. They weigh next to nothing. We keep them on our park bag for our boys to use when they get cold in restaurants.

 

[Broadway Duchess]

omg! that list is crazy!!!!! If i packed all that they wouldn't let me on the plane...its only Orlando you're going to...not outer mongolia!! There are pharmacies and shops there...sorry..dont mean to offend anyone..but really..

No offense taken. No one is actually advocating packing EVERY SINGLE ITEM listed, 'cause what a PITA, not to mention a PITWallet! It's merely a helper for people who are not very organized. If you'll notice, it's divided into separate sections depending on mode of travel (i.e. you're not likely to take a cooler on Southwest Airlines, but it's appropriate under driving trips). In fact, most things on the list are repeats -- listed once under general packing and again under, say, theme park touring.

I'm sure we all do something in relation to our packing habits that others would find a bit "out there." (For me, I'd rather not waste my vacation time running back & forth to Walgreens or wherever; DBF on the other hand, does not care about that and would wait until the morning we leave if I let him!) FTR, I take quite a bit of things I find necessary for my Disney vacations and have neither paid an extra bag fee, packed an overweight bag, nor been bogged down with more than two pieces of luggage. It's all in how you pack, and after 16 times, I've got it down.

 

[beaches1098]

Awesome list! I did use the mousesavers one also and modify but this is a great addition. It a great checklist. Maybe I should add the kids onto it because if I try to pack, carry all this and put it in the car I might head to the airport with them still in bed!

 

[rosedolph]

This is a great list!!!
I know you mentioned first aid kit, but we are also taking a small baggie of band aids, Antiseptic wipes and those little foil packages of Antibiotic Ointment - for tiny boo-boos.

We have a 4 yr old and a 2 yr old – so I am expecting a lot of falling down and maybe scrapes. I don’t want to carry a big first aid kit with me to the parks – so now it can stay in the room and I will fill up my baggie each day.

 

[BigDogHU75]

Awesome list! I did use the mousesavers one also and modify but this is a great addition. It a great checklist. Maybe I should add the kids onto it because if I try to pack, carry all this and put it in the car I might head to the airport with them still in bed!

 

[teddygurlkeekee]

I may have already posted on this thread (can't remember anymore lol) but I have a checklist that is very thourough for me and my family. If anyone would like a copy of it, send me a message with your email, and ill send it to you. You can personalize it towards you and your group and take off the things you dont like.

 

[MrsJ Henry]

I can't believe it, but we actually take something that isn't on the list!

I bought light weight, thin, fleece baby blankets from the dollar store. They weigh next to nothing. We keep them on our park bag for our boys to use when they get cold in restaurants.

That's a nice idea

 

[WDWAtLast]

subbing! this thread is great - so much wonderful info!!!!