What is your not so normal item to pack, which is helpful while at WDW ?

[Donna M]

How do you use body glide?

I bought it but I have no idea how to use it

I've been rubbing it on my feet where I would normally get a blister, and it has helped, so far. I plan to use it where my shirt sleeve sometimes rubs against the side of my body too. We head to WDW on Monday so that will be the real test. I'll rub it everywhere something rubs together.

 

[tink15823]

I've been rubbing it on my feet where I would normally get a blister, and it has helped, so far. I plan to use it where my shirt sleeve sometimes rubs against the side of my body too. We head to WDW on Monday so that will be the real test. I'll rub it everywhere something rubs together.

I love this thread

 

[BunBun]

How do you use body glide?

I bought it but I have no idea how to use it

Use this stuff anywhere your clothes might rub, or where skin is constantly rubbing. Like, if you normally wear t-shirts but decide to wear a tank top? That's a call for it. Where your thighs touch when walking is another good spot for it. If you have large breasts, under them is good, and it helps keep heat rash away too. And, without getting graphic, anywhere your underwear touches you on the front half of your body.

 

[ejrj]

This is sad and we make fun of ourselves all the time (as does the rest of the family) but my mom and I grab those round Mickey stickers whenever we can. We are spillers. We WILL spill on our shirts and sometimes Shout wipes and Tide pens don't do the trick. So we whip out a Mickey sticker and cover the evidence. Sometimes we look silly, but an oddly placed Mickey sticker looks a lot better than a big stain!

And when I'm at home and I spill (which is all the time) DH just looks at me and shouts "Mickey sticker"!

Made my morning!!

 

[schwabegooftroop]

I posted this on another thread, but I'll post here too...

I love a product called Camp Suds. I originally began using it for backpacking camp trips. It is a biodegradable all purpose soap. It comes in a small 2oz. container and you only need a couple small drops to wash dishes, hands, etc...

It really came in handy to keep in the diaper bag when my kids were in the bottle/ sippy cup stage. I could rinse out and wash their cups in a restroom and refill with clean water (and a juice powder pack/kool-aid packet as they got older). Because the soap is designed for camping in the backcountry, it really does only take a drop or two, rinses really easy, and it leaves no after taste. Even if a little is left behind, the type of soap it is is not harmful to the GI tract if you know what I mean...

Now it is great for rinsing out water bottles in the park (can't stand plain water so I use the single juice packets), wash the kids cups, and to wash up the refillable mugs. Also doubles as liquid hand soap. Also works to wash up a small spill on a shirt. One little bottle, so many uses = more room for souvenirs!!

http://www.rei.com/product/407166/campsuds-2-oz
also check your local hunting/camping/outdoors store...

*no affiliation..just a happy user!

~amy

 

[churchpilot]

I posted this on another thread, but I'll post here too...

I love a product called Camp Suds. I originally began using it for backpacking camp trips. It is a biodegradable all purpose soap. It comes in a small 2oz. container and you only need a couple small drops to wash dishes, hands, etc...

What a great idea!!!! I will see if our local outdoor store has it.

 

[dawnmichele]

I love to travel (and read boards about travel) and thought I'd read all the tips - I've been reading this thread over the past several days and have to say it's Fantastic! I wish I had something brilliant to add, but you guys have covered it.

I will add about the glow lights though. When my dd was 4 (she's now 19) and we went to the parks, she wore a glow light around her neck. It was great for keeping an eye on her, but the best part came when she visited Ariel in the grotto (remember that?). Ariel pretended to be fascinated and asked many questions about it, which dd remembers fondly to this day. It was a great conversation piece.

 

[dgundry]

Some repeats from PP's, but here is our list of essentials for WDW trips (in no particular order):

1. Body Glide (or other non-chafing gel/lotion/stick)

2. Small black wallet (for holding KTTW, ID and FP's) - I actually use a small business card case that just has two inner pockets so it doesn't weigh me down

3. Small power strip with USB charging stations (we like this one best http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Mini-Surge-Protector-Charger/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1335890796&sr=8-3)

4. Rain poncho packs (folded up ones at the dollar stores; then they become throw-aways if and when used)

5. Ear plugs (for the kids during fireworks)

6. Glow sticks - rather than buying them there, we pick them up at the dollar stores before we go

7. Mini first-aid kit (with band-aids, moleskin, triple antibiotic, tylenol, and tums)

 

[Ruthiemae50]

I always take a strip of velcro with us for stapping things to the sides of strollers, zip ties for things i don't want to go missing from our bags or any where else, I take small frisbe's from the party store for the ice creams that drip, 35cents each and they can be washed out and used again or played with later, a new shower curtain to cover stroller or wheelchair in case of rain.and last but not least a tree leged stool to sit on during parades as I cant sit on the ground at my age..I am sure I could think of more but too tired tonight,

 

[momto28weeker+1]

On page 36- great ideas

 

[donaldsgirl]

How do you use body glide?

I bought it but I have no idea how to use it

Use the bar like you would deoderant on any area that chafes. Under your arms, thighs, knees, heels. If you get a little too hot and the bra starts to rub..ect. Carry it with you to the parks just in case you need to reapply

 

[donaldsgirl]

One thing that drives me crazy when we stay on property is that there is not enough drawer space for everyones stuff. I bought 2 of those multi-cube sweater holder things that you hang in your closet to take with us. They were maybe $5 or $6 each and as long as you have a bar that is wide enough you have extra "drawer" space.

 

[donaldsgirl]

I see you are new so Welcome!!!

But your idea, not really a good one. Height restrictions are set for a reason, and it is best to not try and get around them. Besides, we are not supposed to post ways to break any Disney rule.

Tiffster,
That is actually a pretty good idea. DD is about 1/4 inch short to ride some things..that could actually do the trick nicely.

 

[crazycatlady]

I just got done reading the whole thread and I don't think I saw this mentioned yet. We always bring a lint brush with us. The kind that you can get at the dollar stores with the sticky sheets that you tear off when they get used up. I had read on this site last year about using the lint brush to check for bed bugs at hotels/motels. Before you bring your stuff into the room, pull the comforter and sheets away from the corners of the mattress and run the lint brush over the sides and top, especially at the seams. Check the sticky stuff for suspicious stuff. We have done this ever since I read that tip. Thankfully, we have never found anything. We also use the lint brush to get rid of traveling cat hair brought from home.

We bring a small plastic toothbrush holder that I got for a buck at one of the dollar stores.

I also sign up for free samples of dish soap, laundry soap, etc. throughout the year and bring these small packets along to wash out mugs or do emergency laundry.

 

[PFW]

I just got done reading the whole thread and I don't think I saw this mentioned yet. We always bring a lint brush with us. The kind that you can get at the dollar stores with the sticky sheets that you tear off when they get used up. I had read on this site last year about using the lint brush to check for bed bugs at hotels/motels. Before you bring your stuff into the room, pull the comforter and sheets away from the corners of the mattress and run the lint brush over the sides and top, especially at the seams. Check the sticky stuff for suspicious stuff. We have done this ever since I read that tip. Thankfully, we have never found anything. We also use the lint brush to get rid of traveling cat hair brought from home.

We bring a small plastic toothbrush holder that I got for a buck at one of the dollar stores.

I also sign up for free samples of dish soap, laundry soap, etc. throughout the year and bring these small packets along to wash out mugs or do emergency laundry.

Thanks for the idea, I've just added this item to my ever growing packing list !

 

[Pooh65]

My son likes to wear Crocks to the parks, so no laces to tie dog tags to. When he was 4 we has one of those silicone bracelets imprinted with my husband's and my cell phone numbers. Because it was too big for his arm, we slipped it onto his ankle and then his shoes helped to keep it on. Now that he is 10, he can wear it on his wrist. He has worn this bracelet to many different occasions when we were afraid we might get seperated. He even likes to wear it because we let him pick out the colors. It's also lightweight and comfortable.

 

[SpacedOut]

3. Small power strip with USB charging stations (we like this one best http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-Mini-Surge-Protector-Charger/dp/B0015DYMVO/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1335890796&sr=8-3)

I bought one of these at Home Depot and can't wait to go somewhere to use it! I like that it comes with a cable which will charge things like my MP3 player, GPS & many common devices. Great find!

 

[Mrs.viv07]

this thread has been extremely helpful.
we are taking our bobbles with us, but i was wondering if we can freeze water in them or would this harm the filter?
we plan on keeping a small cooler with frozen water/juice for the boys and some light snacks in the stroller.

 

[flipflopgirly]

Great ideas! I will have to bookmark this thread for our trip!!!

 

[Mouseaholic!!!]

Package or 2 of wire cloths hangers (Wally World's hangers have 10 p/package). More room in the drawers with our shirts hanging in the closet.

This is especially useful on cruises when you wear multiple sets of cloths p/day.

No one EVER gives us enough hangers.