Trying to take less into the parks

[MyZoeJane]

If I had my way I'd go with shorts, a t-shirt, flip flops, sunglasses, a credit card, and nothing else. But . . . . with my neurotic wife (I do love her so) and our little DDs, a trip to the parks always ends up being planned like the invasion of Normandy. If we developed a need for a gas-powered turtleneck sweater, I'm sure my wife could dig one out of the bottom of the diaper bag.

Too funny!

 

[jann1033]

if you are going soon( not after NOv) i'd dump the sweater,water bottles unless it is summer and you are taking water from the resort...if not i'd buy it as i hate lugging mugs and junk... ponchos unless they are calling for rain all day( duck into a shop/ attraction in case of a quick shower) the flip flops unless you are going to ak . we take what fits in our pockets or a small small bag and i have a small 5x7 cloth shoulder bag for pass comb,chapstick. we travel light since we don't have kids...cargo type shorts are great for wdw imo as they fit everything we need

jmho but it cracks me up to see people laden down like they are going on a wilderness hike...save the energy it takes lugging it around and spring for a $2 bottle of water

just went back and read the thread ...if it were me i'd make sure i had good shoes that didn't hurt my feet rather than rely on flipflps in case...practice before hand...and i like walking socks that wick the sweat away ( too much info???? ) so i usually don't need the change them

 

[DisFlan]

jmho but it cracks me up to see people laden down like they are going on a wilderness hike...save the energy it takes lugging it around and spring for a $2 bottle of water

We feel the same way. Years ago in Epcot, my husband was watching this poor, huffing/puffing woman who was wearing a heavy backpack and pushing a stroller loaded with tons of stuff and a large-ish kid. My DH looked at me and said, "Aren't moms supposed to have fun, too? THAT does not look like fun." I agreed.

Our 8 yo son was sitting between us on the bench. He wondered why anyone needed all that stuff. I told him I didn't know, but I explained that this Mom DOES like to have fun, and that's why we carefully do NOT do WDW that way. He shrugged and said, "Boy, I'm sure glad we don't! I'd rather have a funner Mom." I agreed with that, too.

DisFlan

 

[JustEngagedNicole]

Actually carry a tote bag or backpack, or any kind of bag into the parks??
I usually hate to tote things like that around when going somewhere, but I think we'll be better off with one since I want to take my camera and also to keep chapstick and maybe a poncho in. Just wondering if there are a lot of others who do this!
Sorry, I just realized that I posted this here instead of as a totally new post...Sorry about that!

I HATE to carry a bad/purse in a theme park!!! Last time I went to WDW over New Year's, I had just gotten a new dig. camera and wanted to take it in. I found that using a small camera bag/case with a sholder strap worked really great. In the main part I could put my camera and 2 cell phones (fiance's and mine) and in the smaller front part I could put my chapstick, money/credit cards, eye drops, and a few other compact things. I just threw it on sideways over my shoulder/chest and hardly knew it was there!

Just something to consider - have a great trip!!

 

[TnTsParty]

It depends on how long we are planning on going to the park. Last time we went I saw how bad the lines were for bag check and decided I was just going to carry my digital camera and put the passes and room key in my back pants pocket. My DH carries his cell phone on a clip so I didn't need mine. I had my camera strapped across me when I rode RnR and believe it or not it didn't even move the whole time. I was able to get some really good shots looking out of ToT as well (normally my camera is stuck in my camera backpack) but then again that was when we were just running to a park quick to ride a few rides and then back to the resort. When we go for half day or longer to any park I will bring my backpack. We normally get to the parks close to opening and then have lunch and then go back to the resort and go to another park. So I guess it depends on what and how long you are planning on doing.

 

[justplaingoofy]

Holy Disney Supplies, Batman!!!!

We bring a very small camera case and put inside our ID, ticket/room key, $, blistex, and rewetting drops. Then we bring our bottle straps for our water and when its done we scrunch up the straps and stick it in the camera case. You would be amazed if you saw our camera case is only 3 1/2 "x 5!

When we got to Animal Kingdom and think we'll ride KALI we take a back pack w/ flip flops, poncho's etc. and get a locker.

 

[surfcityhb]

I found a neat little bottle holder my kids have fun using called the Aquaclip, not only are the kids responsable for there own water, it has lightend up my backpack considerably. They just clip there bottled water onto there waistband like a canteen, and think its the neatest thing to carry there own water that way. I found them online for only $3.00.