What do we need to buy/bring for summer visit?

[tina6296]

I have been many times in the summer. I have used misters, cooling towels, etc. But my must haves are a small, compact umbrella - it keeps you in the shade without the heat of a hat, any brand of anti-chafing gel (for feet and any other areas), and lots of water

 

[hiroMYhero]

If anyone in your group is allergic or very sensitive to insect bites (mosquito, yellow fly, no see ems), bring along some insect repellent wipes. We've been bitten at the resorts, in the parks, and at the rental home where we have stayed. The Deep Woods Off wipes are very easy to carry with you.

 

[My2Qtz0205]

We went in August 2013.

I brought:
Sunscreen
Hats
Sunglasses
Mister fans
Insulated water bottles
Water flavoring
Ponchos
Waterproof camera
Cooling towels (I got ours at WalMart, but you can also get them at a sporting store)
2 changes of clothes per day
Shoes that would dry quickly if they got wet

 

[finedice]

I am a minimalist, and hate carrying stuff around Disney. 1 bottle of water for the family to share (and refill), hats, sunscreen, magic bands, a phone for each, and a ziplock to keep stuff dry. Travelling light in the parks is the best!

*EDIT* - Oh yes - a poncho for each in the summer too.**

 

[momimouse27]

I have to mention that even when we think we don't need them, we always end up glad we brought our misting fans. As many times as we've been, the heat always gets to me when we get there. You tend to forget the intensity of it. The Disney ones are durable but they are $$. If you are like me and budget conscious, buy one at Walmart before you leave.

We used to fill the insides of our misting fans with ice, it was so refreshing.

 

[CyndiLooWho]

We use these misting fans - small and have a carabiner. Just refill from your water bottle. I got ours at Walmart, but I have seen them at D|ck's and on Amazon. http://www.o2-cool.com/personal-misting-fans

Everyone has a lanyard with a sealable pouch or change purse for money & tickets.

EVERYONE has a brimmed hat, even the teen boys. I refill the small bottle of sunscreen with a carabiner from a bigger bottle, and clip it to a beltloop.

The guys wear their hiking shorts with huge pockets for:
~ cheap disposable rain ponchos (good for several uses, but they smell if they don't get dried somewhat quickly)
~ moleskin for blisters
~ a few bandaids and alcohol wipes
~ granola bars
~ flavor packets or Mio-style flavoring for the water fountain
~ acetaminophen, ibuprofen, bonine, excedrine in the tiny bottles
~ chapstick

We have carabiner clips with water bottle holders on them, or make your own water bottle holder from a 7/8" rubber o ring and 1-2 yards of 1" wide ribbon. It goes over one shoulder. We usually have two water bottles for the four of us to share. We figure we all have the same germs. http://www.ohmy-creative.com/sewing/kids/diy-water-bottle-holder/

Everyone has some type of water shoes - either Keen H2 sandals (multiple styles) or mesh hikers with drain holes. We have sneakers and sandals for when we're not at the parks, and no flip flops.

Other park day items:
~ body glide or other anti-chafing stick applied every day
~ detergent pods for the washing machine (we bring minimal clothing and do a load every couple of days)
~ aloe gel for sunburns
~ extra cards for the cameras

Always bring a cardigan and a pair of long pants - you never know when the weather might turn soggy or cool, esp after dark.

I always travel with nightlights for the bathrooms / hallways in an unfamiliar condo / hotel room.

 

[Kristina4109]

Definitely a small misting fan. We didn't pack them for our June trip and we wound up buying overpriced ones in the parks. They made a huge difference!

 

[WhispyPixie]

We also take a power strip for the hotel! Never enough plugs..lol