What Disney Tip Are you really glad you listened to?

[JoAnnPan]

The past couple of trips I have brought an inflatable foot tub - it takes up hardly any room in luggage. I soak my feet every night after a full park day - I also put water in it before I go to bed - the next morning from the AC in the room it is very cold and soothes swollen/tired feet

My top 5 tips i have learned over the years:

- Watch your time - my sister and I got stuck in the back of the castle for MVMCP fireworks because we were in Mickey's Philarmagic - our biggest mistake to date!
- ADR's
- Moleskin - a feet saver for me
- Have a park plan -even if it is a loose one
- Fastpass

 

[JoAnnPan]

Purchase gift cards instead of messing around with cash. We've not found anywhere on the property that they can't be used.

Love this one!

 

[msdroz]

The past couple of trips I have brought an inflatable foot tub - it takes up hardly any room in luggage. I soak my feet every night after a full park day - I also put water in it before I go to bed - the next morning from the AC in the room it is very cold and soothes swollen/tired feet

My top 5 tips i have learned over the years:

- Watch your time - my sister and I got stuck in the back of the castle for MVMCP fireworks because we were in Mickey's Philarmagic - our biggest mistake to date!
- ADR's
- Moleskin - a feet saver for me
- Have a park plan -even if it is a loose one
- Fastpass

Great tips, thanks! Can you tell me where one can purchase moleskin? Thanks again

 

[JoAnnPan]

Great tips, thanks! Can you tell me where one can purchase moleskin? Thanks again

You can get it in most drug stores - CVS - Target - local supermarkets. I believe Dr. Scholl's is the original - there are many generic equivalents.
I put them on my hot spots and have never had a blister problem - well i did have a blister problem that put a damper on one Disney vacation - never again thanks to this stuff.

 

[fadingjamie]

You can get it in most drug stores - CVS - Target - local supermarkets. I believe Dr. Scholl's is the original - there are many generic equivalents.
I put them on my hot spots and have never had a blister problem - well i did have a blister problem that put a damper on one Disney vacation - never again thanks to this stuff.

Joann, how do you apply it? Sticky side on the skin or on the shoe where your foot rubs? I keep hearing about moleskin and even picked up a package but I have no idea how to use it!

 

[photojunkie]

Hello,
Sticky side to the shoe and sticky side to your skin.

Joann, how do you apply it? Sticky side on the skin or on the shoe where your foot rubs? I keep hearing about moleskin and even picked up a package but I have no idea how to use it!

 

[photojunkie]

Typo- sticky side to shoe and FUZZY soft side to your skin

Hello,
Sticky side to the shoe and sticky side to your skin.

 

[JoAnnPan]

Joann, how do you apply it? Sticky side on the skin or on the shoe where your foot rubs? I keep hearing about moleskin and even picked up a package but I have no idea how to use it!

Funny thing reading the responses to this - I have always applied the sticky side to my skin/hot spots on the balls of my feet, etc - have I been doing it wrong?

After doing some internet research seems you can use it either way - I prefer putting the sticky side on my skin but may try the "stick to the shoe method" just to test it out I am hoping it does not leave a sticky residue on my shoes. I would think your skin would still rub if you stick it to your shoe - with the sticky side on my skin there is no way for my foot to sweat in that protected area or rub on anything.
Use scissors to cut the moleskin to a shape slightly larger than the affected or prone to blister area. Peel off the paper side and press it on good - the adhesive is pretty strong.
If I am going to a park all day I bring some extra in my bag and change them if i need to.

 

[CarolineB]

Funny thing reading the responses to this - I have always applied the sticky side to my skin/hot spots on the balls of my feet, etc - have I been doing it wrong?

After doing some internet research seems you can use it either way - I prefer putting the sticky side on my skin but may try the "stick to the shoe method" just to test it out I am hoping it does not leave a sticky residue on my shoes. I would think your skin would still rub if you stick it to your shoe - with the sticky side on my skin there is no way for my foot to sweat in that protected area or rub on anything.
Use scissors to cut the moleskin to a shape slightly larger than the affected or prone to blister area. Peel off the paper side and press it on good - the adhesive is pretty strong.
If I am going to a park all day I bring some extra in my bag and change them if i need to.

moleskin

I wrapped my "problem" toes in moleskin to prevent blisters. Just be sure to try this out before your Disney trip to make sure it's comfortable for you to walk in. The thinner moleskin works better for this than the thick moleskin. Also first aid tape is helpful to keep the moleskin from falling off.

My other tip is to buy high quality thick, padded socks (they're expensive but so much more comfortable than cheap socks.) Coolmax and Smartwool are some choices that provide wicking. Don't use cotton socks and make sure your socks fit correctly (not too big.) I like Thorlos socks too.

 

[Nana2Callie]

Purchase gift cards instead of messing around with cash. We've not found anywhere on the property that they can't be used.

So the snack vendors take these as well?

 

[ConnieB]

So the snack vendors take these as well?

Only the ones that have the machines for credit cards can handle the gift cards. If they don't have the machine they are strictly cash.

 

[Nana2Callie]

Just had this done with my DD7 at MK on Tuesday. There is one located in that little "alley" off of main street about half way down on the right (if you are facing the castle). There is also a booth set up in Liberty Square as well as on in France in EPCOT. It costs $8.00, you can NOT charge it on your KTTW card - they operate separately from the rest of Disney. You get 2 cut-outs and can always refuse if you are not happy with it. I had this done when I was at Disney at her age (many moons ago!) and wanted to keep up the "tradition". I takes about 5 minutes - it is amazing to watch!

Are there frames available for these?

 

[ConnieB]

Funny thing reading the responses to this - I have always applied the sticky side to my skin/hot spots on the balls of my feet, etc - have I been doing it wrong?

After doing some internet research seems you can use it either way - I prefer putting the sticky side on my skin but may try the "stick to the shoe method" just to test it out I am hoping it does not leave a sticky residue on my shoes. I would think your skin would still rub if you stick it to your shoe - with the sticky side on my skin there is no way for my foot to sweat in that protected area or rub on anything.
Use scissors to cut the moleskin to a shape slightly larger than the affected or prone to blister area. Peel off the paper side and press it on good - the adhesive is pretty strong.
If I am going to a park all day I bring some extra in my bag and change them if i need to.

I've always thought it was personal choice too. I prefer it on my skin....that way no matter how the shoe shifts the blister area is protected. Plus the one time that I put it on the shoe getting it all off with sticky mess left on the shoe was time consuming. It comes off my skin easily and on the occasion that some of the stick remains it's easy to remove in the shower.

For those that don't want to carry scissors, a small nail clipper works too, though a little slower to cut the shape you need, but easier and safer to carry in a pocket.

If a blister has already formed...be sure the moleskin is larger than the blister because the sticky stuff is strong enough that removing it from damaged skin can cause a little more damage, like pulling off a scab.

I wear thicker socks, wool, when I know I'm going to be walking a lot. They don't come in all the pretty colors, but I wear long pants so black is fine, lol.....and that padding really helps prevent sore spots. My daughter who must be color coordinated at all times, simply wears a second pair of socks under her stylish ones. This drives me nuts as the inside pair slips down for me...she doesn't have that problem Try out whatever you plan to use for a day or two around home so that any problems can be resolved before you arrive.

In the summer I use foot powder....dump some on my foot and into the socks before I put them on.....doesn't work for all day sweating, but keeps them nice for several hours!

 

[photojunkie]

That is funny, goes to show there are more than 1 way to take use it .

I might give the other way a try sometime

Funny thing reading the responses to this - I have always applied the sticky side to my skin/hot spots on the balls of my feet, etc - have I been doing it wrong?

After doing some internet research seems you can use it either way - I prefer putting the sticky side on my skin but may try the "stick to the shoe method" just to test it out I am hoping it does not leave a sticky residue on my shoes. I would think your skin would still rub if you stick it to your shoe - with the sticky side on my skin there is no way for my foot to sweat in that protected area or rub on anything.
Use scissors to cut the moleskin to a shape slightly larger than the affected or prone to blister area. Peel off the paper side and press it on good - the adhesive is pretty strong.
If I am going to a park all day I bring some extra in my bag and change them if i need to.

 

[RachVH]

This thread is amazing! My DH and I are going on our honeymoon in October, and I have already started a "disney box" for stuff from this thread (moleskin, disney bandaids, etc.) I am also planning on bringing an inflatable foot soak tub, as I always have problems with my feet.

My biggest tips to Disney newbies is to have a plan (duh), but also not to underestimate the Florida sun and heat! I am constantly amazed at people who think that just because it isn't the middle of the summer they don't have to wear sunscreen. And water. Lots and lots of water. (Which is why the disney box will eventually include filtered water bottles!)

 

[jennykay]

My biggest tips to Disney newbies is to have a plan (duh), but also not to underestimate the Florida sun and heat! I am constantly amazed at people who think that just because it isn't the middle of the summer they don't have to wear sunscreen. And water. Lots and lots of water. (Which is why the disney box will eventually include filtered water bottles!)

So true. The time we went in October, my friend texted me that it was mid 50's here in TN and it was mid 80's in FL. HOT and HUMID!

 

[craftymama71]

Leave DH in your resort room while you shop

We went last September the best tip I got from a friend that lives in Florida and is has been visiting WDW for many years was to always pack blister packs and wear two pairs of socks. I never would have thought to do that but it was a life saver, especially for my DD. She also recommended the ponchos...

My own tip is to just enjoy it. I'm not a planner. I like to just go with the flow. It works for us.

 

[deansreef]

We are headed to diney the week of June 16th...its going to be HOT.. I will use the great advice to make the best of it.

Dean

 

[gillenkl]

The best advice I ever got was join TourGuideMike! Love it and wouldn't go without it.

 

[bj21]

Thank you for this thread! I read all 95 pages. My favorite tip was about getting a picture mat for autographs. I love having something to autograph that can be displayed instead of collecting dust!