What's in your park bag?

[Jannephotog]

I'm putting together a "Disney survival kit" for some friends who are getting married & then going on a Disneymoon/few days at Universal. I like to think myself a pretty good park bag packer, but I'm sure there's something that'd be brilliant to take that Im not thinking of... So far I've got sunscreen, bandaids, tissues, powder, sharpie, disposable coffee cups for the room & am going to make an autograph book.

What am I missing that will make this couple's trip even easier?

Thanks!

(If this needs to go elsewhere, sorry!)

 

[2manypets]

Anti bacterial gel and chapstick.

 

[Ravens girl]

Tylenol and ponchos

 

[emilik]

Dollar store ponchos, hand sanitizer of choice, filtering water bottle (Bobbles are cheap now), small carabiner clips for attaching things to your person/bags, moleskin or gauze/tape for blisters, gallon ziploc bags...

 

[Jannephotog]

You guys rock, I knew you'd be a great help!

 

[Canuck16]

We always take glide stick. The stuff that runners use to prevent irritation from clothes rubbing.

 

[Tuffcookie]

OP, What a neat and thoughtful idea!!! I tried to think of everything I carry in my Disney backpack. How about one of those jumbo zip lock bags (I fold mine up quite small) for those times when you go on water rides and you want to protect your stuff?

Tuffcookie

 

[snowwhite84]

I always have sunglasses, a hair clip and a small foldable brush, because my hair gets so tangled on roller coasters! Also, since they are going to Universal, how about some Butterbeer chapstick? You can find it on Etsy for just a few dollars!

 

[Frozen2014]

DH carried a knapsack (but not heavy) and I carried either a fanny pack or a mini back pack if DH and I were splitting up for times in the day.

We carried sunscreen, hats, sunglasses, water, Tylenol, phones, DD's autograph book and pen, park maps (I printed my own as I liked them better than the ones handed out at the park entrance) and print outs of FP, ADRs and our touring plan. Aldo carried ziplock bags in case we wanted to cover our phones for rides that splashed.

This is all we needed and it worked well. Weather was beautiful when we went so didn't need extra sweaters and stuff. I did pack cheap ponchos in our suitcases, but didn't need to bring them to the parks.

 

[Jannephotog]

1. OP, What a neat and thoughtful idea!!!

Thanks! I'm on a budget & prefer giving DIY gifts I know folks will use....also made a similar basket for my fiancé's last birthday, as we went to WDW on his birthday. Plus making it is more fun.

 

[Fantabulously Cherry]

If you're making an autograph book, stick it the gallon Ziplock bag you will use for your electronics on water rides. I go to Walmart and get the 97 cent ponchos. I also make a trip to the travel size section for toiletries. Makes travelling easier and lighter. If it's going to be hot, get a personal hand held fan.

 

[scrappinmom]

Wet wipes! Not necessarily for faces but for the tables - We always seem to get a spot at Aloha Isle or Casey's that has sticky stuff...so I just wipe it down myself. I just bring the little travel pack, takes up no room at all

 

[XYSRUS]

Floss, Wet Wipes, sunscreen stick, sunglasses, ZipLock bag, any gift cards...

 

[Belle61513]

In my (small) crossbody bag:

Travel size sunscreen (we apply from the big bottle before leaving in the am)
Flushable Bootywipes (Charmin makes them; travel section of Target! Junk food + sun = these are a lifesaver)
Tums
Advil
Eye drops (for our contacts)
Blister Band Aids
Some pre-cut moleskin (for shoes)
Hand sanitizer
Travel size Lysol spray (Target again)
Tiny umbrella (sometimes)
2 travel ponchos (always)
Shamwow rag (used for quickly wiping wet seating, drying hair, etc...)
At least 1 Ziplock bag (iphones on wet rides, etc)
Empty grocery bag (I put the whole purse in it on wet rides like KRR)

 

[tzeitel]

For something fun - you could get the glow bracelets at Walmart, 5 pack for $1. It is a small packet so it does not take a lot of room.

 

[Jannephotog]

For something fun - you could get the glow bracelets at Walmart, 5 pack for $1. It is a small packet so it does not take a lot of room.

I totally forgot about that..of course! I'm sure my memory will be jogged plus I'm making a list of the suggestions you guys have given for my dollar tree run today. =)

 

[Kbee]

If they are going in the summer or September then Frogg Toggs (and ziploc bags).

 

[kayemgi]

This one hasn't been mentioned yet - breath mints!

 

[Figmentmommy]

Pepto chewable tablets - they relieve so many different tummy issues. They come in a flat plastic sleeve so they are easy to pack anywhere.
These are invaluable to those people who like to over indulge a little on vacation! (That wouldn't be anyone in my family, of course!)

 

[wdw4lif]

Single packs of ibuprofen, sometimes a few granola bars, juice mix packets... always some gum or mints as I always get a dry mouth walking around alot.