Thursday, January 16, 2014

Packing for Walt Disney World

Now, I have a tried and tested theory about packing for Disney...do not over pack. Just don't. You will not have room to bring home souvenirs or Goofy's Candy treats. You won't need those all of those bandaids or asprin (Disney first-aid has all of that...for free). You will eat way more than you plan on in the park and half of those granola bars and poptarts will get left behind for housekeeping. Take them...just not a months supply!

I promise...less is more.
 
Here is my personal packing list. I am up for suggestions and tips!! I am all about carrying as minimal amount as possible!

 I have also color coordinated what gets put where and I have separate list additions for when I travel with the kids or for a race weekend :)


Edit: Ladies...I have not mentioned make-up or purse...these things should be a part of you ;)
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Things to pack in advance:
 
Magicbands
Water safe lanyard to hold ID and cash
Room decorations
Ziplock bags (quart sized)
Snacks (trail mix, poptarts, pretzels)
Hand sanitizer
Extra pair of sunglasses
Sunscreen
Tide sink pak and/or stain stick
Change for tolls / emergency laundry
Travel sized toothpaste
Travel sized deodorant
Airborn
Disposable razor
Q-tips
Makeup remover
Solarcaine
Mousekeeping envelopes
Bathing suits and towel
Flipflops or water shoes for pool
Gum
Ponchos
Tissues
Small sewing kit and first-aid kit
Shorts / jeans
Tees / sweatshirts
Underwear
Socks
Shoes
Pajamas
Hair ties
 
Things to pack the morning of departure:
Toothbrush
Cell Charger
Medications
Blow dryer and straightener
Glasses, contacts and solution

Key:
Red indicated things to include in the carry on.
Blue indicates things that we should include "part of" into the carry on.

Packing for Kids:
Stroller
Carseat
New toys for plane
Baby wipes
Blanky / stuffed animal
Sound machine

Packing for Races:
Garmin
Printed waiver
Moleskin
Running shoes
Road ID
Spibelt
Gels
WISH singlet
Running shorts
Running socks

That should be it! We have always either rented a car and shopped at Target for a case of water (and sometimes a box of wine) or we have one delivered. We have used Garden Grocer and Staples in the past. Never buy water in Disney.

I love to compare lists...my mothers is much longer than mine ;) What do you always take that isn't on my list??

Update: I have read that some of the laundry rooms are updated to use credit cards that you can just slide into the machines?! I'm still not sure if you need change for the soap. I'd still take some in case..





  

2 comments:

  1. We also pack Clorox wipes to clean the sink out for cleaning sippy cups and bottles. And a kitchen towel to dry them on.

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    1. That's a great tip! I will admit...I use a baby wipe and the hotel hand towel. Your way seems much more sanitary! LOL

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