What should I be doing?

[bouncycat]

Okay, got first resort stay booked for May, got ADR's, got which park/day planned, what else should I be doing? I'm about 2 1/2 months out! Not sure if there's anything I should be trying to do right now or not! I'm REALLY fighting off the urge to start packing So, what do ya'll do at this point, just over 2 months out? Thanks!!

 

[neonurse]

Do you have flights and car rental booked?
Pick up this and that you need for the trip like glow necklaces, waterproof disposible camera, wipes, lysol, hand sanitizer, ponchos,sunscreen, dryer sheets, sandals,lg and sm ziplocks, autograph books, black sharpie..... Work on your packing list. Make a disney box where you throw everything that you don't to forget. Try not to drive your friends and family nuts with daily countdowns!!

 

[bouncycat]

Thanks!! I'm local, so driving very far isn't really an issue for planning travel/etc. I do like the idea of getting cameras, glow necklaces etc. I think a trip to the dollar store is in the plans!! Thanks!

 

[neonurse]

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1884129
Take a look at this great thread.

 

[heart4dis]

This is a time to read guidebooks (Unofficial Guide, etc) and plan your itinerary whether you want it to be loose with a general plan or very specific (whatever your personality). Use forums and guidebooks to plan your packlist, itinerary, and other details like how much cash to bring, what you'll bring into the parks, "plan B's" for bad weather or other disappointments, emergency contact numbers, and home prep (taking care of plants, animals, etc.). Then as you get closer, you can just pack from the lists and relax!
I'm jealous. Wish I were going this year....

 

[Marquis de Disney]

I agree...it seems like you have your ADRs set so its always best to plan your itinerary around those. Otherwise, guidebooks like Birnbaums or Passporter is very handy. If you really want to go in depth in terms of itinerary planning, there is always that Ridemax software...I dont have the link but it is easily googled.

 

[mommymeg]

I'm in the same boat... Heading down in the beginning of May and I'm chomping at the bit!!! Money is tight right now, but I want to start a Disney Box in the next week or so where during my regular shopping I'll pick up a few things here and there for out trip..that way I'm not coming big out of pocket the week before we leave..I think I'll spend the afternoon making a list..

I am considering starting to pack my kids up...I'm confident I won't need their summer clothes for anything else, so why not?.. I also want to make sure the bags I have for them are big enough, so I will probably pack them soon, just incase it turns out that they need larger suitcases...

I check these boards multiple times a day for updated info an tips... I'm a little obsessed...I have no idea what I'll do with myself once our trip is over!

 

[bouncycat]

I don't think I'll know what to do either, I'm on the boards as much as I can...been looking, and re-looking. It's making me crazy!! LOL But, I just want to make sure we're WELL prepared. For BOTH trips!!! Thanks for the tips!!

 

[neonurse]

I'm in the same boat... Heading down in the beginning of May and I'm chomping at the bit!!! Money is tight right now, but I want to start a Disney Box in the next week or so where during my regular shopping I'll pick up a few things here and there for out trip..that way I'm not coming big out of pocket the week before we leave..I think I'll spend the afternoon making a list..

I am considering starting to pack my kids up...I'm confident I won't need their summer clothes for anything else, so why not?.. I also want to make sure the bags I have for them are big enough, so I will probably pack them soon, just incase it turns out that they need larger suitcases...

I check these boards multiple times a day for updated info an tips... I'm a little obsessed...I have no idea what I'll do with myself once our trip is over!

You'll go into disney withdrawl and depression like the rest of us.
Thanks goodness for disboards. At least we can feed our addiction!

 

[nopdwife]

I'm going through the same thing. Our trip is booked, ADR's made, lists are done, etc. I've bought soo many glow sticks(even found some at Blockbuster for .49), went to Academy and bought the ponchos, grabbed some Disney stickers so the kids can decorate their shoe boxes for the ride and picked up some small things we'll need. Now, i've been throwing it all into a duffel bag that I will be taking with me just so I don't go looking for it in May. My luck May will come and i'll be packing going, " Now I know I bought ponchos but where did I put them?!" I'm ready to start packing us now as well. I like the idea about packing the summer clothes too. I think i'm gonna do that this weekend.. It's one way to go thru them and see what is too small. OOOHH the agony of waiting is driving me nuts!! May 23rd can't get here soon enough because i'm soooo ready to go back!

 

[GRUMPY D]

make a disney countdown calander and a disney folder to put your papers in : like tickets, directions,your adr's and room confourmation numbers , interayies , maps and I dont know whats on your packing list dut make shoure you bring a flashlight for reading park maps at night and a nightlight for your room they get dark at night and it helps light the way to the bathroom

 

[mecllap]

I have no idea what I'll do with myself once our trip is over!

Write a trip report on DIS, post lots of photos (resorts, food, etc). Make photo albums and/or scrapbooks. Add to the tips boards about things you learned. Start planning your next trip!