In preparation for our trip in September 2005, I read and re-read all the tips posted here and any other site I could find. Even went to library and book store and read all the guide books. Well then came Hurricane Katrina, and my days of planning/packing were changed to days of throwing things in the suitcases to evacuate (with no power/water to get ready with). However, for that trip I had already started putting everything in my "Disney Box" so we still had alot of helpful things.
This year I re-read all the tips/books, and added to my "Disney Box" and luckily was able to pack with the help of lights. There were so many helpful things on these boards for us, that I wanted to try to list some of the things that really came in handy for us and also some of the things that we really didn't use. Of course, could be the thing your family needs. This is just our version
Things We Used:
1. Whoever posted the idea about the cheap shower curtain hung by 3M post it hooks to seperate the sink area from the rest of the rooms deserves a big hug from me!!
With my son and his 12 year old friend staying with us, this added privacy was a lifesaver. Also, allowed a little extra sleeping time for the boys and I could turn on the lights and get dressed without having to stand on the toilet 
2. Take clothespins with you! Forgot these in 2005 but had them this year. Keeps the clothes on the pull out line without them all sinking to the middle and also great for closing up the open chips bags.
3. Mousekeeping Tip Envelopes -- I made these for both years. Real handy when rushing in the morning to just pull out an envelope that's ready to go with the tip and just lean it on the top of the TV.
4. Small pair of scissors -- Another thing I remembered this year. And Boy was I glad!. Used for moleskin, opening packages, cutting tags out.
5. Crocs -- Already wear these here at home, but they worked great for me, my husband and my son.
6. We used a Coleman brand ice chest that plugs in to a car lighter and has an adapter that works plugged in to the outlet in the room. We have used this the last 3 trips to Disney and once again were very happy with it. Kept our milk, drinks, leftovers, chicken salad very cold. Plus the fan noise helps me to sleep .... which brings me to
7. Small Fan -- I sleep with a fan going at home to drown out my husband's snoring. Always a problem when we travel. This trip took a small table top fan. Between it and the ice chest fan, had no problems with noise.
8. I used a Baggalini for this trip as opposed to a backpack. Big improvement! Got it in khaki and husband never minded sharing the carrying with me. Only complaints with the Baggalini -- so many pockets, I kept forgetting where I put stuff
and the outside water pocket net came loose from the binding.
9. We use the spray deodorant/powder method on our feet and the Arrid Cream Deodorant for chafing method. This is something my family does on any trip and has always worked well for us.
10. Used a snack credit (or you could just buy them) for a dozen cake donuts from the gift shop. Cost is just $3.79. Those with milk make a very inexpensive breakfast.
11. Another lifesaver (or should I say spacesaver!) that we have used the last 2 years is the cheap shoe organizer to hang next to the sink on the curtain rod to put all the toiletries, toothbrushes, lotions, razors, etc. into. Makes the mornings, packing, and finding things real easy.
12. Rolls of quarters for the tolls/laundry was nice to have so you didn't have to dig around for change.
13. I took laundry soap in small ziplocs (one load per ziploc). I didn't use them this trip but heard/saw people having to buy the expensive soap at the hotel. We took way too many clothes this time, so I just came home to piles of dirty laundry
Last year, due to the evac we had to do laundry when we got there and before we left (no power/water at home). And the laundry supplies get expensive there.
14. Another of the best ideas was the foldable, pop up laundry hampers. They were the best for keeping the dirty clothes together and out of the way. I have already loaned these to my sister in law for their trip next week to Pop Century. Thanks to whoever posted these!!!
15. Cheap dollar store rain ponchos (Gotta have them!)
16. Took small basket with medicines/creams that we might need/use. Of course the time I needed antibiotic cream for son's scraped knee, we were at the park and just went to the First Aid center and they gave us what we needed. But still like to have my basket in the room just in case!
Things That I Won't Take Next Time:
1. Beach Towels -- Took them for use at Water Parks. Takes up a lot of room on trip down/back when all we had to do was use hotel towels or pay $1.00 to rent ones at water parks.
2. Pool Toys -- Took too many. Boys liked having the splash bombs but didn't want any of the bigger toys/floats. Only so much room in the pool and you have to keep up with them.
3. Plastic Cups -- Saw someone post to bring plastic cup for rinsing hair. I didn't take one (due to boys ages) but want to remind that they leave plasic cups by the ice bucket every night.
4. So many clothes for the boys! All they wanted to wear was bathing suits and t-shirts.
5. We went to Target first day and bought Pepsi, Water, cereal, milk, and snacks. Next trip we will limit all of that if we are on Free Dining. With Free Dining you get so much food that we actually brought home most of what we bought. We even left almost a 12 pack of sodas in the room (no room in car).
Sure there are many more, but this is getting way too long. Any questions, I'll try to answer!!
This year I re-read all the tips/books, and added to my "Disney Box" and luckily was able to pack with the help of lights. There were so many helpful things on these boards for us, that I wanted to try to list some of the things that really came in handy for us and also some of the things that we really didn't use. Of course, could be the thing your family needs. This is just our version
Things We Used:
1. Whoever posted the idea about the cheap shower curtain hung by 3M post it hooks to seperate the sink area from the rest of the rooms deserves a big hug from me!!
With my son and his 12 year old friend staying with us, this added privacy was a lifesaver. Also, allowed a little extra sleeping time for the boys and I could turn on the lights and get dressed without having to stand on the toilet 2. Take clothespins with you! Forgot these in 2005 but had them this year. Keeps the clothes on the pull out line without them all sinking to the middle and also great for closing up the open chips bags.
3. Mousekeeping Tip Envelopes -- I made these for both years. Real handy when rushing in the morning to just pull out an envelope that's ready to go with the tip and just lean it on the top of the TV.
4. Small pair of scissors -- Another thing I remembered this year. And Boy was I glad!. Used for moleskin, opening packages, cutting tags out.
5. Crocs -- Already wear these here at home, but they worked great for me, my husband and my son.
6. We used a Coleman brand ice chest that plugs in to a car lighter and has an adapter that works plugged in to the outlet in the room. We have used this the last 3 trips to Disney and once again were very happy with it. Kept our milk, drinks, leftovers, chicken salad very cold. Plus the fan noise helps me to sleep .... which brings me to
7. Small Fan -- I sleep with a fan going at home to drown out my husband's snoring. Always a problem when we travel. This trip took a small table top fan. Between it and the ice chest fan, had no problems with noise.
8. I used a Baggalini for this trip as opposed to a backpack. Big improvement! Got it in khaki and husband never minded sharing the carrying with me. Only complaints with the Baggalini -- so many pockets, I kept forgetting where I put stuff
and the outside water pocket net came loose from the binding.9. We use the spray deodorant/powder method on our feet and the Arrid Cream Deodorant for chafing method. This is something my family does on any trip and has always worked well for us.
10. Used a snack credit (or you could just buy them) for a dozen cake donuts from the gift shop. Cost is just $3.79. Those with milk make a very inexpensive breakfast.
11. Another lifesaver (or should I say spacesaver!) that we have used the last 2 years is the cheap shoe organizer to hang next to the sink on the curtain rod to put all the toiletries, toothbrushes, lotions, razors, etc. into. Makes the mornings, packing, and finding things real easy.
12. Rolls of quarters for the tolls/laundry was nice to have so you didn't have to dig around for change.
13. I took laundry soap in small ziplocs (one load per ziploc). I didn't use them this trip but heard/saw people having to buy the expensive soap at the hotel. We took way too many clothes this time, so I just came home to piles of dirty laundry
Last year, due to the evac we had to do laundry when we got there and before we left (no power/water at home). And the laundry supplies get expensive there.14. Another of the best ideas was the foldable, pop up laundry hampers. They were the best for keeping the dirty clothes together and out of the way. I have already loaned these to my sister in law for their trip next week to Pop Century. Thanks to whoever posted these!!!
15. Cheap dollar store rain ponchos (Gotta have them!)
16. Took small basket with medicines/creams that we might need/use. Of course the time I needed antibiotic cream for son's scraped knee, we were at the park and just went to the First Aid center and they gave us what we needed. But still like to have my basket in the room just in case!
Things That I Won't Take Next Time:
1. Beach Towels -- Took them for use at Water Parks. Takes up a lot of room on trip down/back when all we had to do was use hotel towels or pay $1.00 to rent ones at water parks.
2. Pool Toys -- Took too many. Boys liked having the splash bombs but didn't want any of the bigger toys/floats. Only so much room in the pool and you have to keep up with them.
3. Plastic Cups -- Saw someone post to bring plastic cup for rinsing hair. I didn't take one (due to boys ages) but want to remind that they leave plasic cups by the ice bucket every night.
4. So many clothes for the boys! All they wanted to wear was bathing suits and t-shirts.
5. We went to Target first day and bought Pepsi, Water, cereal, milk, and snacks. Next trip we will limit all of that if we are on Free Dining. With Free Dining you get so much food that we actually brought home most of what we bought. We even left almost a 12 pack of sodas in the room (no room in car).
Sure there are many more, but this is getting way too long. Any questions, I'll try to answer!!
I hope the next person in the room realizes WHY it is there and gets some use out of it). 
