What do you take vs. buying there?

[mom2maggie]

We are flying this time, and renting a car, so we'll be stopping for a quick trip to a store before heading to our hotel. If you fly and rent a car, does that change how you pack? I plan on buying diapers and wipes when we are there, since they are bulky and take up a lot of space in our suitcases. Anything else that you normally buy when you're there?

 

[TammyA]

I always buy shampoo, conditioner,shower gel, toothpaste etc. since these things add weight to the luggage and sometimes leak. We also pick up a few snacks and adult beverages since these are more expensive at the resort. We generally eat breakfast and dinner somewhere on property, but skip lunch. A nice afternoon poolside happy hour at the resort with snacks and drinks from the grocery store is nice and saves us a little money.

 

[pattyw]

Take- any over the counter medicines like cold medicine, ibuprofen. They are easy to pack and alot cheaper if you stock up and get them on sale at home.

Buy there- Wine, water, breakfast pastries. We get them at the grocery store. 2 croissants are the price of one on disney property!

 

[luvdisney00]

We always do a grocery stop at Publix and get water, shampoo and conditioner a few snacks and wine. I find with the DDP we need very little food, just a little something for days when we rush out with no time to stop for breakfast, like pop tarts or breakfast bars. If I had a baby, I'd do diapers and wipes, they are big and heavy.

 

[Beemitchcowski]

We fly Southwest so we get 2 free bags per person!..So I don't worry about taking up too much space in a suitcase...I pack the diapers in a suitcase..I figure they will be gone by the end of the trip and then there is room for souveniers!..I double and triple bag items such as shampoo..I have never had a problem.

I had Wegoshop do the grocery shopping..it was my way of pampering myself on the trip!

Enjoy!

 

[richmo]

Just make sure you go to something like Publix or Super Target. Do NOT get your supplies at Goodings.

 

[Gumbo4x4]

Even when we drive, we typically do a quick grocery stop once we're at our destination. No need to haul a week's worth of food (all the while trying to keep it cold) & supplies for 2 days when there's a store close to the destination. Only things I'd haul would be things you're picky about in case you run into issues finding your favorite brand.

 

[papertraveller]

When we know we'll be making a stop by car, the first thing I jettison from the packing list is sunscreen -- I always get it there.

And if we are at Publix (can't speak for all, as we usually hit the one across from the outlet mall) I will encourage DD to buy the gifts for her friends there. Key chains, magnets etc. at about $2, instead of $5 on property.

 

[RumpleMom]

We go to Winn-Dixie. I applied for their loyalty card, so I get the sale prices. I keep this card with my vacation purse, since we don't have a Winn-Dixie near us.

I take manufacturer's coupons too.