Who's packing/preparing??

[kelscross]

We leave in 19 days!! In addition to packing these next two weeks I'm concentrating on super cleaning my house...call it Disney cleaning instead of spring cleaning...ha! I scrub the floors etc so when I come home all I have to worry about is laundry. I've got the first floor done, I'm working on the second floor (bedrooms) this week.

I haven't decided when to start packing. I've moved our "Disney clothes" bought special for the trip into the spare room closet..that's ground zero for packing. NO ONE goes in there and touches/removes anything but me!

Anyone else starting to prepare for their upcoming trip?

 

[Schucraig]

I am going to start any day now, or so I keep telling myself!

 

[coltink]

We're leaving in 16 days. I have packed 1 bag. Our swim clothes...... get I need to get a packin!

 

[Redbudlover]

I leave in 25 days - I am collecting for packing! I have special Disney dresses I ordered for my DGD, a new stroller with gadgets! (I love gadgets), a new swimsuit for DGD, pjs, toddler disposable silverware and sippy cups, table toppers, and swim diapers. Her DM is packing her other stuff. I pulled out the suitcases...

 

[patman2011]

14 days to go and i am starting to freak about packing. i hava large cardboard box (seriously) behind the couch which i have been slowly filling with things. tomorrow i will go out to buy more drink mixes for water bottles at the world. will try to find time to make packing!!!

 

[dreamscometrue101]

Leaving in 10 days and I haven't started to pack. It's my first trip and I'm stressed I'm going to forget something.

I think I have everything. I've been following all the advice on here and in the books so I'm hoping my bases are covered.

 

[MsDisney23]

My flight is this Thursday, I have not yet packed... No biggie, the clothes are ready the suitcase is out. I am an old pro at going to the World.

 

[MicheleMal]

But I am so un-motivated to get ready for the trip. I have been planning and reading and researching for months and now, here we are, leaving in less than a week, and I am completely unmotivated to pack or get ready to go. I have no idea what my problem is. Since today is a holiday and I don't have to work today, maybe i will find the energy to get started. I have tried to not get my DS4 too hyped up over the trip just because then he will be too hyper---DH is just "going along for the ride" or flight, I might say and he really doesn't care if we see the Mouse or not.
If anyone has any encouraging words for me, I would certainly appreciate it!
MM

 

[amy1976]

We leave in 6 days! Yesterday I did the "Disney cleaning", I can't believe someone else does this. I always scrub the house so when I get home its clean, I hate coming home to a house that's upside down. I also started the laundry yesterday and started setting aside all the clothes to take and took out all the special new stuff that's only for Disney. My hubby will get the suitcases down from the attic today and I will start ironing and packing! I also went to the grocery store and bought snacks and treats for the kids for the plane. I can't wait to get there

 

[GofFreak]

6 Days for us! We haven't started packing either.

Maybe today

 

[JDiva02]

Another "Disney cleaner" here! There is no bigger downer than coming home from a great time at Disney to a dirty house.

We leave Sunday the 16th. Over this week I'll start to tackle one big project a night and then do the final clean on the 15th.

The weekend before we leave (yayy--that's this weekend) I'll pull out the suitcases and start "stacking" in the guest room, wash and iron what I need to, check our toiletry cases for shampoo, toothpaste, etc. Saturday the 15th I clean, finish packing, then off for a manicure and pedicure.

My husband laughs, but I enjoy my little ritual.

Good packing to all.

Lee

 

[TeresaMc]

I have gotten out 1 suitcase for all of the "Disney staples" such as rain ponchos, first aid, OTC meds, travel toiletries, airfreshenrs, plastic dishes, etc. Next weekend I'll start packing clothes.

I'll try to do a little extra cleaning around the house but since DH and the dog will be home alone while we are gone....I'll come home to a "lived in" house.


12 more days!!!!

 

[mom2001scrapper]

I started packing last week. I have our suitcases out and started putting in clothes that we bought specially for the trip. I've also started putting meds, etc. in the suitcases.
I'm so excited. I'm tempted to pull all of the clothes that we need and just pack away.

 

[pooch]

18 days to go!! I have been putting toiletry stuff away for months now. I buy as I see sales & put it all in a carry on in the closet (so the family doesn't see it & got nuts, "You're packing ALREADY?!?!!?") This weekend, I couldn't stand it anymore and took out the suitcases. I have just about all my clothes packed except for pj's & shoes/sandals which I'm still using. Ok, so I need professional help. DD, who is the only one stuck going with me this time, will pack the night before. I'm trying to tell myself, "Self, as long as she's ready by the time we leave for the airport, its ok! Breathe, Breathe!"

I have also printed 4 or 5 different packing lists and have marked them ALL. Today, I'll go through the toiletries bag to see what I've forgotten.

Is this obssessed enough?

 

[kelscross]

I'm glad that I'm not the only one who does the "Disney Cleaning" either. I started on the upstairs yesterday. I've got two more rooms to go and one bathroom. I work the next three days twelve hour night shifts so I will be taking a break from the "Disney Cleaning" for a few days.

I'd pack our clothes, but other than the ones I bought for the trip, we're still wearing some as it is still pretty warm here. I just want to be finished this year before the last day so I can finish the last minute errands, take the pets to the sitters they will be going to and relax the last day.

Let's keep this going so we can update and encourage each other!!

 

[anny_c_99]

Admit it too.... I am a Disney Cleaner....there I admit it....funny, there are so many of us out there....maybe we need to start a club

4 days to go, and we are packed!

I think.

 

[kelscross]

Whoohooo!! another Disney cleaner joining the club!

How many outfits did you pack? I'm wanting to take less stuff this year, but I usually pack one outfit for day and one for evening as it gets so hot I like to come back shower and get into a fresh outfit for the evening.

Anyone else?

 

[madenon]

You guys have been hit in the head with the pixie-dust wand one time to many, if you ask me. (not ment in a negative way, but in a funny positive way) This is so funny. Packing even up to months before! Guess we'll only have to wait untill the next person comes to confess he/she unpacks their suitcase after coming back, washes everything and repacks the same day. Never mind me ever thinking again I'm packing too early, you guys definately healed me from that. This board is good for people in so many ways.

(only 4 more hours untill I'm leaving for the airport, and there's still a dress hanging here waiting to be packed at the very very last moment.)

 

[famsen]

We leave in 25 days!! I did some major packing this weekend. I think I finished purchasing all our toilettries. I picked up some rain ponchos and some OTC meds, etc. today. All I have left to pack is clothes. I will decide the day before we leave, when I have my final vacation-diet weigh-in, on which clothes I will pack. I'm going to have a marathon the night before we leave of trying on everything I have in my closet and decide what looks best. I NEVER wear shorts at home, only to WDW so I will see which shorts that I have purchased over the course of the summer look best come vacation day.
I hope to still lose at least 10 pounds before we leave.

 

[BobWerner]

I started packing last weekend. Put stuff in the suitcase I knew I wouldn't normally need. Two golf shirts, a beach towel, several books, a Lynx schedule (for when I go to SeaWorld), my MNSSHP ticket, my water bottle. I have to do wash on Sept 28th and 29th and pack the rest. I'll put everything in my truck the night before I leave as I have to get out of the house by 4:30 AM! *EEEEEWWWWWWW*