What did you forget to bring, do, or buy in your trip to Disney World?

[Memorymakerfor4]

No disrespect meant but I wouldn't do this most especially for a trip to WDW. If you aren't doing these already you have no idea how your body will handle them.

I still remember when I foolishly, without medical advice, thought "oh I'll do women's one a day vitamins" and then got horrible severe stomach pain. Turns out it's a common side effect on the iron content of it and if you already consume enough iron in your diet it can do more harm than good. There are people who consume too much vitamins for their body and it has negative health consequences when doing so something of which in the U.S. we have a problem with taking supplements without the advice or direction of our doctors.

On a probiotic that's messing with your gut and it's not the time to test out how your body handles it between possible bloating, gas and upset stomach. Even 2 weeks out.

Plus you don't know a person's medical situation so recommending something like this IMO while I'm sure you're thinking well it's just not something I would recommend doing. It may be necessary for you but completely unnecessary for someone else to do it (or they may be taking stuff already based on their personal health). It's also overkill IMO for a trip to WDW .

The probiotic advice actually came from my kid's pediatrician, she recommended the entire family doing it. OP can take it or leave it, I found it valuable.

The basic message was just to do your best to take care of yourself up to and during the trip.

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

The probiotic advice actually came from my kid's pediatrician, she recommended the entire family doing it. OP can take it or leave it, I found it valuable.

The basic message was just to do your best to take care of yourself up to and during the trip.

Yes and that's your kid's doctor giving medical advice to your kid and your family, of course you'd find it valuable if your doctor was giving you personally advice. Not a internet stranger giving advice to someone.

As far as the basic message sure I get that but that may not be taking someone's medical advice which could land anyone who does take it without the medical consultation of their doctor to end up not actually taking care of themselves during their trip. Hopefully you can see how that can easily become dangerous or the person end up with unpleasant side effects rather than a nonchalant "take it or leave it".

I know it sounds abrupt but it's just a trip to WDW not something someone needs to take on a new medical regiment for (who should talk with their doctor anyhow). I agree about hydration although they should get a break in temps, if it was summer into early fall I'd double down on that advice as it can be easier and quicker to get dehydration in the high heat and humidity especially on a person's first trip who excitedly is taking it all in but forgets to keep the hydration going

 

[Mother2two]

Life teaches us lessons. When you have a 1.5 yr old running amok in the airport while you're attempting to move items from one overweight bag to another, with your bags opened up and your dirty laundry on display, all while holding up the line growing behind you, then yes, you get home and search for a good luggage scale.

Okay, I have to stop and tell a story. My dh and I had just gotten married. This was my second and his first. We split our honeymoon to include time with my kids. We took a train from New Jersey to New York City. We are standing on the platform with all these people around us. My dh opens our luggage to search for who knows what. Pulling things out left and right. I was so embarrassed. Then he takes our luggage over to the tracks to dump out water that leaked into our luggage. He proceeds to dump my good Jean skirt on the tracks. Totally mortified at this point. He thinks he is going to jump down to get it. Security informed him otherwise.

After your story and thinking of mine, I think I will get that scale for sure. I could just see my dh pulling out my unmentionables for all the world to see in the middle of the Orlando airport.

 

[Mother2two]

Also I don't pack to go home with same items in same bags. I tend to separate by clean vs. dirty when going home.

Yes!!! I always do this on every trip!!

 

[Mother2two]

In case you haven't thought of it, you may want to pack lip balm, Pepto Bismol, pain relief medication. First Aid has some things available if you're in the park.

Thank you! Definitely things we need here all the time.

 

[Mother2two]

If you're prone to blisters or think you may get them bring some stuff for that. You can easily get that at Walmart while you're down there if you have a car but if not bring some with you in a bag you'll be bringing in the park. Try and switch shoes if you can so you don't wear the same shoe day in and day out.

Portable chargers for your phones (bring those in the park). A DISer friend uses Fuel Rods which can be purchased at the park but was frequently going to a machine to swap it out so they didn't have the most capacity. But if you're just wanting something for just WDW you can purchase at the parks. We always have portable chargers when we travel and so we just bring those.

I would have loved this one if I could have!! In this day and age of tech, portable charges are a must have. Adding to the list of things to purchase.

 

[AnnaS]

No disrespect meant but I wouldn't do this most especially for a trip to WDW. If you aren't doing these already you have no idea how your body will handle them.

Yes, this 100%. On one of my trips years ago, I tried a new flax seed brand...........let's just say I got lucky - but it was close I use it daily - but the new brand gave me an almost immediate reaction.

 

[AnnaS]

The probiotic advice actually came from my kid's pediatrician, she recommended the entire family doing it. OP can take it or leave it, I found it valuable.

The basic message was just to do your best to take care of yourself up to and during the trip.

It is very good. I would start taking it a few days/a week prior so your stomach adjusts to it - that goes with almost any new medication/new shoes, etc. etc.