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


Haven't read the entire thread, but here is my list of items:
1) garbage bags- for keeping room clean and for dirty clothes
2) large ziplock bags- for packing opened toiletries so they don't accidentally spill
3) a large empty tote bag- for everything we accumulate on our trip, now we can get them home
4) envelopes- for tipping housekeeping
 
Trial size can of Lysol! After DD came down with a stomach bug during our trip last August, I was shocked that none of the gift shops on Disney property carry this. We even tried calling mousekeeping to see if they could bring us a can to use that week and they didn't have any. I felt so bad each time we had to call them to come disinfect the bathroom...she was so sick and I was trying everything to keep the rest of us from getting it. I will never travel anywhere without a can or two, that's for sure!!
 
Trial size can of Lysol! After DD came down with a stomach bug during our trip last August, I was shocked that none of the gift shops on Disney property carry this. We even tried calling mousekeeping to see if they could bring us a can to use that week and they didn't have any. I felt so bad each time we had to call them to come disinfect the bathroom...she was so sick and I was trying everything to keep the rest of us from getting it. I will never travel anywhere without a can or two, that's for sure!!

We take 2. One for the room and one for our backpack! Never can be too careful.
 
I finally got through the whole thread and this is a compiled list of all the recommendations. If you see any mistakes or have any suggestions please let me know!

Health
Body Glide-Chaffing
Johnson & Johnson Friction block - a cheaper alternative to Body Glide
Moleskin-Blisters
Alcohol Wipes
Antiperspirant/Deodorant spray- for feet to prevent blistering
Sunscreen Wipes
Bug Spray
Lip balm
Benadryl
Hand Sanitizer
Digital Thermometer
Feminine Products
Epsom Salts
Gel Foot Calmers
Baking Powder for Sunburn- Check post 559
Travel Kleenex
Dry Face Wash Clothes-Mary Kay/Olay
Vaseline for feet
Thermacare heat wraps
Monistat Sooth Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel
Goldbond Pain Relieving Foot Cream
Fleece Socks to Soothe Feet
Double Layer Socks




Food/Water
Brita Water Pitcher
Take-out Drink Lids- To use with Ice Cream to catch the dripping
Case of Water
Collapsible Cooler
Collapsible Water Bottle
Crystal Lite Individual Tubes
Coffee
Disposable Silverware
Bobble Water Bottle-Has a filter inside
Camelbak
Coffee Filter-Same purpose as Take-out Drink Lids
Freeze and Serve Daiquiris
Stainless Steel Straws
Tube Socks-place on water bottle to soak the sweat
Camp Suds to wash dishes
Jerky as snack
Collapsible Cups




Organization
McDonalds Cup Holder- To use as a toothbrush holder
Over the Door Shoe Rack-Could be used for shoes or to organize room items
Pop Up Hamper
Packing Cubes
Extra Trash Bags
Collapsible Tupperware Containers
Hangers
Suction Cup Hooks
Collapsible Cloth Box
Power Strip
Multicube sweater holder to hang in the closet
PPower Squid




Cleaning Supplies
Purex All-In-One Sheets
Shout Wipes
Can of Lysol/Lysol Wipes
Clorox
Pump Soap
Wet Wipes
Febreeze
Dawn Dish Detergent Pods - to wash reusable mugs
Lint Brush




Room Misc
Small Box Fan for Air Flow and White Noise(Smartphones also have apps for white noise)
Master Lock
Outlet Covers
Room Spray
Ear Plugs
Eye Covers
Fold-Up Potty
Pillowcase
Pillow from Home
Slippers
Step Stool
Nightlight (also suggested to use glowsticks as a nightlight)
Tub Mat




General Misc
Quart and Gallon Size Ziplock Bags
Extra Quarters and Pennies
Sewing Needle and Clear Dental Floss
Pool Noodles
Postage Stamps
Thick Sharpie for Character Autographs
Water Bottle Fan/Mister
Swimmers towel/Sham Wow
Bandanas
M&M/Mentos tubes for Quarters & Pennies
Clothes Pins
Glow Light
Extra Batteries
Post-It Notes - Cover automatic flush toilets
Glow sticks
Carabiner loops
ID Badge Holder and Retractable Clip for Room Key
Fanny Pack
Binder Rings- Hold Hair ties also used to attach maps to a stroller
Plastic Shower Curtain- Protect stroller from rain
Downy Wrinkle Release
Stroller Fan
Eye Glass Repair Kit - it was also stated that some resorts will give these to you at the front desk
Crazy Glues
Safety Pins
Fleece Blanket/tablecloth- sit on during parade/fireworks
Labels "If lost please call..."
Pre-Prepared envelopes for Mousekeeping
Ponchos-recommended to get colors that stand out to make it easier to find your family in a crowd
Copy of you WDW Tickets/Gift cards etc. Incase you lose them
Mini Keychain flashlight
ID Tattoo
All Purpose Kit with needle, thread, buttons, Velcro
Small Notebook and pen- write down ideas for scrapbooking
Scissors
Duct tape
Inflatable bath pillow to sit on during parades/fireworks
Aqua socks/Water shoes
Battery Operated LED lights for stroller
Props for Pictures
Wireless Router
Static Guard
Extra Show Laces
Waterproof Case for Cellphone
12 x 12 Scrapbook Case to Store Items that you do not want bent
Sitka Over the Shoulder Bag - Maxpedition
Stall Stopper - For bathroom stalls with broken Latches
Morphie-extra batter for Iphone
 
We're taking a tube of glowsticks to use in the parks at night and to place in the bathroom area so we can find our way there in a pitch black hotel room. Also the standard ziploc type bags for putting snacks etc in. Also the little eyemasks you get on the plane sometimes and earplugs to help me sleep.
 
FYI, for those who bring their own hangers, you can call Mousekeeping any time and ask them to bring you extra hangers for your room. They'll bring as many as you want, and can bring both regular hangers and the ones with pant/skirt clips. No need to bring your own!
 
True, but the hangers mousekeeping brings have small hooks and will not fit over the shower rod. I like something I can hang over the curtain rod to dry clothes or steam the wrinkles out.
 
I figured I would go ahead and post what I have so far. I am only about 45 pages in though. If there are any spelling errors or you would like something added let me know!

Health
Body Glide-Chaffing
Moleskin-Blisters
Alcohol Wipes
Antiperspirant/Deodorant spray- for feet to prevent blistering
Sunscreen Wipes
Bug Spray
Lip balm
Benadryl
Hand Sanitizer
Digital Thermometer
Feminine Products
Epsom Salts
Gel Foot Calmers
Baking Powder for Sunburn- Check post 559
Travel Kleenex
Dry Face Wash Clothes-Mary Kay/Olay




Food/Water
Brita Water Pitcher
Take-out Drink Lids- To use with Ice Cream to catch the dripping
Case of Water
Collapsible Cooler
Collapsible Water Bottle
Crystal Lite Individual Tubes
Coffee
Disposable Silverware
Bobble Water Bottle-Has a filter inside
Camelbak
Coffee Filter-Same purpose as Take-out Drink Lids
Freeze and Serve Daiquiris
Stainless Steel Straws
Tube Socks-place on water bottle to soak the sweat




Organization
McDonalds Cup Holder- To use as a toothbrush holder
Over the Door Shoe Rack-Could be used for shoes or to organize room items
Pop Up Hamper
Packing Cubes
Extra Trash Bags
Collapsible Tupperware Containers
Hangers
Suction Cup Hooks
Collapsible Cloth Box
Power Strip




Cleaning Supplies
Purex All-In-One Sheets
Shout Wipes
Can of Lysol/Lysol Wipes
Clorox
Pump Soap
Wet Wipes
Febreeze
Dawn Dish Detergent Pods - to wash reusable mugs




Room Misc
Small Box Fan for Air Flow and White Noise(Smartphones also have apps for white noise)
Master Lock
Outlet Covers
Room Spray
Ear Plugs
Eye Covers
Fold-Up Potty
Pillowcase
Pillow from Home
Slippers
Step Stool
Nightlight (also suggested to use glowsticks as a nightlight)




General Misc
Quart and Gallon Size Ziplock Bags
Extra Quarters and Pennies
Sewing Needle and Clear Dental Floss
Pool Noodles
Postage Stamps
Thick Sharpie for Character Autographs
Water Bottle Fan/Mister
Swimmers towel/Sham Wow
Bandanas
M&M/Mentos tubes for Quarters & Pennies
Clothes Pins
Glow Light
Extra Batteries
Post-It Notes - Cover automatic flush toilets
Glow sticks
Carabiner loops
ID Badge Holder and Retractable Clip for Room Key
Fanny Pack
Binder Rings- Hold Hair ties also used to attach maps to a stroller
Plastic Shower Curtain- Protect stroller from rain
Downy Wrinkle Release
Stroller Fan
Eye Glass Repair Kit - it was also stated that some resorts will give these to you at the front desk
Crazy Glues
Safety Pins
Fleece Blanket/tablecloth- sit on during parade/fireworks
Labels "If lost please call..."
Pre-Prepared envelopes for Mousekeeping
Ponchos-recommended to get colors that stand out to make it easier to find your family in a crowd
Copy of you WDW Tickets/Gift cards etc. Incase you lose them
Mini Keychain flashlight
ID Tattoo
All Purpose Kit with needle, thread, buttons, Velcro
Small Notebook and pen- write down ideas for scrapbooking
Scissors
Duct tape
Inflatable bath pillow to sit on during parades/fireworks
Aqua socks/Water shoes
Battery Operated LED lights for stroller
Props for Pictures
Wireless Router

Question: what is a "master lock" and what is it used for? Thanks.
 
Question: what is a "master lock" and what is it used for? Thanks.

A Master Lock is one of those locks you can buy that uses either a code or a key to lock things up. I'm not sure what it would be used on in this case, maybe a suitcase?
 
With the MB you no longer need the id holder with retractable clip for your room key!

Also:

Air Freshener
Collapsible cups. (Smaller than a collapsible water bottle and will fit in a cargo pants pocket - and easier to fill at a water fountain)

Body Glide is expensive and big. Johnson and Johnson make something called "Friction block" which does the same thing and can fit in a pocket if you want to carry it with you.

Double layer socks work very well for blister prevention... available where products for runners are sold. They're thinner than regular socks and comfortable.

I also pack a "power squid".. it's an extension cord that has multiple plugs (the link is only one brand.. I have a less bulky one, but couldn't find a picture.)
http://www.powersquid.com/power-outlet-multiplier-black-yellow-p-259.html

If you have an iPhone, invest in a Mophie. it's an extra battery/cover for your phone. It holds a full charge and is a lifesaver when you're in a park for a whole day. Especially, now that MDE is an app on the phone. One tip for using a Mophie or any extra battery, don't leave it on trickle (meaning it is always recharging your phone). Turn the extra battery on only when your phone battery is almost dead. You'll actually get more life out of the re-charge.
 
I figured I would go ahead and post what I have so far. I am only about 45 pages in though. If there are any spelling errors or you would like something added let me know!

Health
Body Glide-Chaffing
Moleskin-Blisters
Alcohol Wipes
Antiperspirant/Deodorant spray- for feet to prevent blistering
Sunscreen Wipes
Bug Spray
Lip balm
Benadryl
Hand Sanitizer
Digital Thermometer
Feminine Products
Epsom Salts
Gel Foot Calmers
Baking Powder for Sunburn- Check post 559
Travel Kleenex
Dry Face Wash Clothes-Mary Kay/Olay




Food/Water
Brita Water Pitcher
Take-out Drink Lids- To use with Ice Cream to catch the dripping
Case of Water
Collapsible Cooler
Collapsible Water Bottle
Crystal Lite Individual Tubes
Coffee
Disposable Silverware
Bobble Water Bottle-Has a filter inside
Camelbak
Coffee Filter-Same purpose as Take-out Drink Lids
Freeze and Serve Daiquiris
Stainless Steel Straws
Tube Socks-place on water bottle to soak the sweat




Organization
McDonalds Cup Holder- To use as a toothbrush holder
Over the Door Shoe Rack-Could be used for shoes or to organize room items
Pop Up Hamper
Packing Cubes
Extra Trash Bags
Collapsible Tupperware Containers
Hangers
Suction Cup Hooks
Collapsible Cloth Box
Power Strip




Cleaning Supplies
Purex All-In-One Sheets
Shout Wipes
Can of Lysol/Lysol Wipes
Clorox
Pump Soap
Wet Wipes
Febreeze
Dawn Dish Detergent Pods - to wash reusable mugs




Room Misc
Small Box Fan for Air Flow and White Noise(Smartphones also have apps for white noise)
Master Lock
Outlet Covers
Room Spray
Ear Plugs
Eye Covers
Fold-Up Potty
Pillowcase
Pillow from Home
Slippers
Step Stool
Nightlight (also suggested to use glowsticks as a nightlight)




General Misc
Quart and Gallon Size Ziplock Bags
Extra Quarters and Pennies
Sewing Needle and Clear Dental Floss
Pool Noodles
Postage Stamps
Thick Sharpie for Character Autographs
Water Bottle Fan/Mister
Swimmers towel/Sham Wow
Bandanas
M&M/Mentos tubes for Quarters & Pennies
Clothes Pins
Glow Light
Extra Batteries
Post-It Notes - Cover automatic flush toilets
Glow sticks
Carabiner loops
ID Badge Holder and Retractable Clip for Room Key
Fanny Pack
Binder Rings- Hold Hair ties also used to attach maps to a stroller
Plastic Shower Curtain- Protect stroller from rain
Downy Wrinkle Release
Stroller Fan
Eye Glass Repair Kit - it was also stated that some resorts will give these to you at the front desk
Crazy Glues
Safety Pins
Fleece Blanket/tablecloth- sit on during parade/fireworks
Labels "If lost please call..."
Pre-Prepared envelopes for Mousekeeping
Ponchos-recommended to get colors that stand out to make it easier to find your family in a crowd
Copy of you WDW Tickets/Gift cards etc. Incase you lose them
Mini Keychain flashlight
ID Tattoo
All Purpose Kit with needle, thread, buttons, Velcro
Small Notebook and pen- write down ideas for scrapbooking
Scissors
Duct tape
Inflatable bath pillow to sit on during parades/fireworks
Aqua socks/Water shoes
Battery Operated LED lights for stroller
Props for Pictures
Wireless Router

Man if I packed all this stuff I would need a Uhaul for my trip :rotfl2:
 












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