THINGS TO PACK -Let's Pack Together

[taycreekcropper]

I have nothing to add but to say you all rock, I won't forget a thing!!!

 

[omegsmom]

Everyone talks about a fold-up hamper but what we do because we are old campers (BSA) we seal each days clothes in the 2 gal ziplock bags. This works great for kids because when they pull out a bag it has underwear, shorts and top for one day. I put the clothes in and zip up except for about a couple of inches then I roll the bag to express the air and when the roll gets to end where the zipper is I finish zipping it up. You'd be surprised how compressed the bag can be. Also, this leaves the bag to put the dirty clothes back in so you're not mixing the clean with the dirty.

Just an idea!

Is this good or bad for bag check at the airport?

 

[shutterbug3070]

Thank you so much for all the ideas...we leave in 3 1/2 weeks and we have never been...I am starting to feel overwhelmed...I have a VERY TIGHT dh who is taking me and ds who will turn 3 while we are there. I so want to do the best I can to make dh want to go back....If I go with nothing planned and spend WAY TOO MUCH from not knowing and cause delays from not knowing, he might never take us back!

 

[neonurse]

shutterbug - We have saved tons of money by bringing our own water and jc into the parks with sandwiches and snacks. It helps alot. You can bring in a softsided cooler with a baggie of ice or frozen water bottles. For when my boys were small I would bring a pop bottle (800ml or so)refilled with jc and brought a few plastic tumblers to give them a drink while we were in line. Most of the time they wouldn't drink a whole jc box and they just needed a little drink. Occ we would buy lunch or dinner at the park and would save our money somedays by bringing a lunch. That saved money was later spent on popcorn, mickeybars or dolewhip floats!!!
hth

 

[maslex]

Thanks!!! Got a lot of great ideas!!!

 

[2littleprincesses]

Where do you get misting fans? Do they have these at Dollar Tree? TIa

 

[Carol23]

Just thought of something else to pack... Those Windshield shades so that the vehicle (if you're renting one) isn't super hot...

 

[Mama to Three]

Where do you get misting fans? Do they have these at Dollar Tree? TIa

I just bought some misting fans at Wal-Mart. I also picked up some hand-help fans there too.

A nice tip from another thread is to make sure they work BEFORE you go so you don't end up getting a second mortgage on your house by buying them in the park.

 

[nappingbeauty]

where did you find them in walmart?

 

[neonurse]

I saw them in with all the camping and sporting stuff at my walmart, but now they might move them in with the seasonal stuff.

 

[nappingbeauty]

thank you!

 

[neonurse]

Your welcome
If you have a car when you are there the walmart near disney also has them at the from of the store with Mickey on them!!

 

[bowne90]

How about a book or magazine for the drive or flight? My kids love to read and it keeps them occupied.

 

[Turtle31]

Hi Everyone ~ Been a while since I have checked in here !! But as I am 20 days away- I thought, wow I need to dig up my packing list from last year- so here I am. My husband so impressed with my packing - that now I will be held to this "do you have toe nail clippers in here ?" standard for the rest of forever !!
Feel free to keep adding stuff and I will go back and update if anyone sees a need - Just remember my DH said - "Only 6 bags this time not 9 please " lol !!

 

[bluespringsmom]

I'm leaving in 9 days and the list is great! However, there is one thing that has not been metioned. This is for all of you women with husbands, boyfriends, etc, don't forget the birth control.

 

[TheCharmingLizard]

These are so much help, thank you!

 

[Grants Mom]

I just bought some misting fans at Wal-Mart. I also picked up some hand-help fans there too.

A nice tip from another thread is to make sure they work BEFORE you go so you don't end up getting a second mortgage on your house by buying them in the park.

I bought mine at walmart before we left - got it over by the box fans and things like that. If you are driving they do have them here at the local walmart close to property (along with a lot of other disney/florida merchandise) there the fans are in huge bins right near the front of the door - hard to miss really! Tip! When you get them if you can fill them with ice - NOT WATER - the ice will melt while you are walking around and hit is nice to have COLD water to mist on your face on a hot day.

 

[Grants Mom]

I'm leaving in 9 days and the list is great! However, there is one thing that has not been metioned. This is for all of you women with husbands, boyfriends, etc, don't forget the birth control.

You laugh at this now but HONESLTY don't for get ANY meds!!! I did and have to have my script sent down from my Pharmacy on the saturday before Memorial Day! yeah sucked! had to walk around target waiting for like 2 hours for them to fill it. PACK YOUR MEDS FOLkS!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Grants Mom]

OK on my last day here at WDW here is the first 2 things I can think of for TIPS -
1 - taking a back pack? Get one of those that the kids use now on rollers - that bag will get heavy and it will be nice to roll one around for a while when the crouds are thinner. I wish I would have thought of that one!
2 - COOLERS!!!!!! If you are going to the water parks you can take your own coolers in with drinks and food. If you are saving money this will help. We took ours and it was nice..........there again - get one on rollers if you can don't have one - and freeze some stuff before you leave home.....like water or those pouces like the capri suns or something........not only will they help keep your stuff (food) cold but they will be nice to drink on a hot day and they are melting!

That is all I can think of right now! Will let you know moe later!

 

[Grants Mom]

UNBRELLA!!!!!!!!! Or poncho if you prefer........That is one thing I did not pack - thinking it would be fine when I got here (arrived on 5-23 and leaving today) Well we broke down and bought an unbrella (not bad price $10 - i was expecting more) but still save a few$$$$ and bring your own. Doing the stroller thing? Bring something - maybe a clear poncho to cover your little ones up on the stroller in the rain!