When do you start packing?

[Lumiere Lover]

As soon as the trip is booked I begin to pack. We are leaving in December, and I already have the packing list done. I have a box with items such as toothbrushes, qtips, gift cards, park maps, etc. already set aside. I also have the specific bags I like to use in the parks.

I am an over-planner, but I love to prepare for WDW.

 

[Mousemom]

We leave Saturday and we started packing clothes last weekend. Although I was packing some things a couple months ago; sunscreen,laundry sheets, etc

 

[Wish Upon A Star]

The weekend before we leave, I bring up the suitcases and air them outside (not that they smell, but they are in the basement)

We pack the night before we leave . . .which, in fact, is TONIGHT!!

 

[Carrie772]

The weekend before we leave, I bring up the suitcases and air them outside (not that they smell, but they are in the basement)

We pack the night before we leave . . .which, in fact, is TONIGHT!!

Congrats! Have a great time!

I am always on the lookout for little things that plus our trips. Just found a tiny lantern in camping section at Walmart to use as a nightlight! It's Buzz green!

 

[klwdisney]

We leave in 4 days
2 weeks out I dug out my disney clothing and some summer stuff, hats, etc and dumped it in the suitcase. This past Sunday I organized the suitcase, weeded out excessive clothing (and added more ), dug out my carry on and put capris & flip flops in it to change into once we hit the florida warmth, and packed the overnight back i'll take to my moms the night before the trip. Tonight Im figuring out and organizing my toiletries between suitcase and carryon. Friday I'll come home from work, pack the last minute stuff I use every day and head to my mom's for the night. Im sure I'll forget something though!!

I envy the people that can pack for a vacation the night before or even the morning of!!

 

[disneydee6]

I usually don't pack until the night before, but I make an extensive list of every last little thing I will need about a month before on my computer, adding to it when I remember something I need to add. I also make a spreadsheet of what parks we will be going to, places we will be eating, and parades to see on each day. I too write out each exact piece of clothing I plan on bringing. I just hate to forget something important, especially when everyone in your party is looking to you to know the plans for every day!

 

[mickeye]

I usually start about the week before and do a little each day; I also make a MASTER LIST! LOL

 

[megs1313]

I just started a couple days ago and we're about 7 weeks out. I buy special Disney only stuff, though, so i can do that without causing closet chaos! I should be 90% packed by the time we are 5 days out.

 

[flyergrad09]

Man, I'm a slacker compared to you all!

I pack the night before, do my laundry two days before, and finish my shopping 2-3 days before. I'd rather buy any new clothes as close to the trip as possible, especially if it's a time of year where weather's inconsistent (ahem *December*).

I used to make packing lists, but I go on 2-3 trips a year (not just to Disney), so it would drive me crazy to keep track of them all! I know what I need now to travel.

 

[MrsDuck]

We start about 2 days out!

 

[MinnesotaMouseketeers]

I'm 12 days out and started packing because I can't wait!!!!

I start two weeks out, DW is last minute. I take everything that I know I want to go along and put it aside. This way I know that I don't have last minute laundry to do, my prescriptions (in the original bottle, not daily reminder) are there, books and entertainment, etc. are all there.

 

[pooki1]

I started about 3 weeks ago and I also keep a list and check it twice!

 

[goofyredraider]

I actually worked on the kids packing list tonight for our trip.

I also have a small closet where I've tossing things as I think of them.... I'll probably start the actual packing at the beginning of May!!!

Well, I couldn't wait...all the stuff came out of the closet today, and I'm beginning to pack (just sorting and organizing at this point, but still!). I've got a busy few weeks leading up to our trip, so I need to do a little at a time.

 

[justtobeme2]

Well I guess I am the worst of the worst. I actually pack the day of the trip if we leave late enough in the day. I am of the mindset that as long as I have my meds, a brush and sleepwear I can buy anything else I might forget..lol

 

[aubriee]

I usually pack the weekend before I leave (so that would be this coming Saturday). However, due to flying Spirit for the first time, I wanted to just see if I could pack for 7 nights/8 days using only a personal item, so tried to pack this past weekend. I found I couldn't do personal item only, so while I had everything out, I went ahead and packed using a carry on plus a personal item. All I have to do now, is add chargers, my Victoza pen, and driver license at the last minute. Everything else is packed and sitting in my spare bedroom. Yipee! just 10 more days to go!

 

[2Tiggies]

Man, I'm a slacker compared to you all!

I pack the night before, do my laundry two days before, and finish my shopping 2-3 days before.

I'm the same as you so I guess I also fall into the Slacker category

What does help a bit is that there are some things that are only for Disney and those things get unpacked, cleaned when we get home and go right back into the luggage for next time. Obviously not clothing and perishables, but things like ponchos ... (I can't even think off the bat now what is all in there as I type this!)

I find I am less likely to leave something behind if I pack it all at once just before we go and know that nothing is going to be 'needed quickly' and not put back in!

 

[Corjack]

We are going for Halloween and I have started my lists. I am packing for 5 people (3 of them are kids under 9). So I like to take my time and make my lists. I revise and add to several times. We are driving so I will take WAY to much, . I will start my actualy packing of suitcases in September. I will need to make sure everyone has enough clothes that fit for our trip. I am not a laundry on vacation kind of person, unless absolutely neccessary. We are going for 11 days so that is a lot of stuff!

What is funny is that my DD8 is SUPER excited about making packing lists and packing too! We find it Fun.

 

[Carrie772]

Well I guess I am the worst of the worst. I actually pack the day of the trip if we leave late enough in the day. I am of the mindset that as long as I have my meds, a brush and sleepwear I can buy anything else I might forget..lol

Add undies to that list. It's really hard to find those in WDW! Both gender and all sizes!

I'm the same as you so I guess I also fall into the Slacker category

What does help a bit is that there are some things that are only for Disney and those things get unpacked, cleaned when we get home and go right back into the luggage for next time. Obviously not clothing and perishables, but things like ponchos ... (I can't even think off the bat now what is all in there as I type this!)

Mister fans?

 

[trekker93]

We do this so we can whittle down what's in the bags for the airline's weight limits. We do leave alot in the bags from the prior year or things we use on other trips. So right now, I'm about 60% packed for a Sept. trip because there are things we use only at WDW. A couple of weeks befroe we start adding to it and then trim it down for weight.