Who's packing/preparing??

[girlsx4]

We leave in 2 days and for the past 3 days I have been ironing and packing!!! I have already done over 40 outfits!!! 6 people x 7 days= 42 outfits.....YIKES!!!!!!!!!

 

[Jennygt]

we have 14 days to go and the cleaning has started here. I am having my ds 1st bday party the day after we get home so I have alot to get together! Good luck to all!! See you at the world!

 

[coltink]

So far I have one bag for me one bag for roomate, one bag for shoes, one bag to take in to my brothers the night before we head to Disney, a bag for snacks, a cooler, a bag for books and planners, a bag for swim clothes.... so far that's 7 bags plus a cooler. WOW!!!!! Thank goodness we are driving....and aren't bringing anyone else with us!

 

[AllSaints]

Leaving this Sunday (Sept 9th) and am getting laundry done and things set aside. It's nice to go at this time of year (we usually go in May) as most summer clothes are on sale.

 

[maxiesmom]

I have started getting stuff together, and I leave 35 days from today. I'm trying to see what I still need to buy, and find some of the stuff that I have so I know I can pack it. I'm so excited!

 

[DznyDreamz]

I leave next Friday and have started compiling stuff. It isn't officially in a suitcase, but its in a strategic holding pattern. We are there for 7 days so I am figuring 5 outfits each plus 1 pair of long pants each. Then I'll do laundry mid week. The challenge is getting 5 outfits that can "mix and match" so we don't end up with photos in the same outfits twice. I'm a nut, I know. I also have about 4 pairs of flip flops packed....for me. One for the pool, 1 black, 1 brown, 1 "dressy" pair (if there is such a thing); then I need shoes for dinner (probably 2 pairs) and a pair of sneakers. I think I spend more $ getting ready to leave for vacation then I do over the course of the trip.

 

[kelscross]

Okay...I didn't get much done today. I'm the cheerleading coach for my girls' competition squad/football squad so I had to place tons of phone calls reminding them of the time change in the game Sunday and other things. I did make it to the mall (of course). The Disney store was having a little sale so I found a cute tank top for the girls on sale. (here I was bashing my mom for continuing to buy them clothes). I also got them a stuffed Minnie and Daisy to surprise them with at the resort. They have been taking their Mickey and Donald to WDW for three years now and I thought it would be cool to have Minnie and Daisy surprise them when we get there....now off to hide them!

How's everyone else doing? Any progress??

 

[Momto2boysSC]

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*

And what is a LYNX schedule for Seaworld?????

 

[coltink]

We leave in 8 days. Still not much packed... Everyday I say I am going to pack so more...but never seems to happen. Now that I only have a week I am getting down to the wire. And to top it all off I am only going to have one day off between now and when we leave. AGH!

 

[Disney Ron]

My wife started packing today. It finally feels like it's here.

 

[BobWerner]

And what is a LYNX schedule for Seaworld?????

If you're traveling to SeaWorld from WDW, you can use public transportation http://www.golynx.com it's $3 round trip.

 

[quiltymom]

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 ...

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?

No, you're not obsessed, just organized! I started revising my 9 packing lists since our last trip (Spring 2004) and started packing my Disney boxes in Feburary when we booked our trip. So, if your obsessed, what does that make me?

I've been putting things in the Disney boxes that have been purchased expressley for the trip, or those things that we will not be using until the trip. I absoluetly hate to pack, so by having these extremely detailed lists, and having the ability to do it a bit at a time, I will not be stressed about it when the trip gets closer. I've already packed the toiletries bags (one for the kids and the other for me - DH is on his own!).

I've also been compiling three lists to help me stay organized: 1) things to make/do before the trip; 2) things to purchase before the trip; and 3) things I want to purchase once I get to the parks. I have an absolutely horrible memory these days, so if I didn't have these lists I'd be sooooo lost.

Am I going to try to have the house picked up before we leave, but the goal of doing "Disney cleaning" is on my dream list. I love to come home to a clean house, but it never happens. Oh well. In my wildest dreams, I guess.

The other thing I've started to do is put together a binder for our trip with dividers for all the places we're going to visit and things we'll do. So far I have 14 sections!

Why am I doing all this? Because who knows when we'll get back to Disney World, and I want to make the most of it while were there. I don't want to have to be trying to figure out all this stuff then; I want to get it out of the way now so I can turn on the autopilot when we get there.

So, am I nuts?

 

[OldDisneyMom]

I am so excited. We only have 7 days before our 30th wedding anniversary trip to Disney. This weekend is set for Disney Cleaning and Disney Packing. I have some things together but nothing packed. Have a great trip everyone!

 

[PrincessPaczki]

We will be loading the car tomorrow! I can''t believe how fast time flew till this trip!

 

[the4princesses]

OH MY, I STARTED PACKING, WE ARE GOING TO WARE MATCHING SHIRTS, I'VE PACKED THE SHIRTS FOR ALL SIX OF US IN ONE SUIT CASE,THAT'S DONE!! NOW I'M STARTING ON THE TOILITRIES> .
WE HAVE SIX OF US,SO I'M WAITING ON SOME SUIT CASES. WE ARE USING SOME OF THEM FROM FRIENDS. HOW SWEET OF THEM .
WE WILL BE FLYING!! WERE COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS 11 MORE!!

PLEASE READ OUR PRE TRIP REPORT!!
THANK YOU,
KATHY

 

[sunkist]

we leave in 3 months-going 1 week before Christmas and returning back sunday before Christmas. I'm trying to start early Christmas shopping, I usually have my shopping done, just not everything wrapped and I'm afraid I will be stress as I am usually am around Chirstmas and getting ready for the trip.

 

[Eeyore's My Favorite]

I unpacked & repacked stuff last night - trying to make sure that I have the cards with my ADR's written on them so I don't forget where we're supposed to be & when. Spent all day making the rounds trying to find Disney transfers for T-shirts & no one in the Daytona area carries them. Very frustrating! Guess I'll have to go another route for t-shirts!!

Mickey........we're coming to see you soon................

 

[coltink]

We leave on Tuesday. I am no where near ready. I have been working two jobs for the past 3 weeks and have absolutely NO time to do anything. Thank goodness I am off tomorrow. Everything has to be done tomorrow (Sunday) because I work all day on Monday (8:30am-12:30am) come home take a nap and then hit the road! AGH! I'm freaking out!

 

[2BusyPlanning]

We leave Friday. Today I ironed the important things (I hardly ever iron) and I have had all of the toiletries put aside for some time now. Camera supplies, glow braclets and carry ons all set. All I need to do is fold and pack clothes on Thursday. Can't wait!

 

[IggyLans]

We leave on Friday as well! Have the suitcases upstairs, just throwing toiletries and other things in there as I remember them. I will sort and organize on Wednesday when I pack our clothes. I am so excited!