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[Tree and Viv]

I am leaving in 19 days for WDW and I need help. I haven't been to Disney in several years and never as a parent. Please give some ideas as to what I cannot forget to do, bring or plan. Please help as I am starting to panic. [img]images/icons/confused.gif[/img] Any and all tips will be greatly appreciated. Thanks all! [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[SMG]

Bring a back-pack into the parks! Great for cameras, autograph book etc. Have a great trip! Oh, yeah bring LOTS and LOTS of money!!! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img]

[bfth]

Do not panic.

Just make a checklist and you'll be fine:

bandaids
asprin
suntan lotion
hats
rain ponchos
extra socks & t-shirts
extra bag for stuff to bring home
cold medications (just in case)

[Ursunique2001]

Okay this is a partial list of what I have either packed or planned to pack for my son and I. I did not include the basics (shorts, shirts, underwear, etc.) because those things are obvious. Hope this helps and have a great time.

 ❍ sandals
❍ sneakers
❍ pool shoes
❍ sun screen
❍ deodorant
❍ powder
❍ lotion
❍ iron
❍ camera
❍ film
❍ batteries
❍ soap
❍ foo foo stuff
❍ personal stuff (female/male)
❍ pain reliever
❍ sun screen
❍ toothbrush
❍ toothpaste
❍ benadryl
❍ autograph books
❍ bubble bath
❍ MONEY

[ 04-03-2002, 02:58 PM: Message edited by: Ursunique2001 ]

[AllisonG]

I got back last week and the few things I could NOT have lived without are:
SUN SCREEN! SUN SCREEN! SUN SCREEN! (I have to stress)
Bathing suit & cover-up
hat of some sort; wide brim, ect.
Bottled water
Tylenol
mole skin
film
cash

Florida is sweltering between May and October. [img]graemlins/dizzy.gif[/img] Prepare and insure physical misery is avoided. [img]graemlins/dizzy.gif[/img]
My Mom never remembers to bring the right stuff. Disney CAN BE miserable if your not prepared. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img]
Good luck. [img]graemlins/wavin.gif[/img]
PS> How long is your trip? The longer they stay the difference in packing lists.

[Jolin]

uh I recommend gold bond or baby powder to dry up your thighs if they do get wet- I wouldn't recommend walking about with chafed thighs very painful [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] otherwise the lists on other peep's posts are good [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img]

[SleepingB]

You didn't say how old your child/ren is/are so if they are in diapers or trainers, make sure you bring enough as they are pretty expensive at WDW and the dessitin and cornstarch for chaffed little bottoms. We also like the little mister fans. They are great for keeping the kids cool(and adults). Also a good supply of wet wipes. They keep you cool, clean, and anti-bacterial!

Have a great trip and remember you can always buy what you forget. It'll cost you more, but you don't have to go without!

Have a great trip!
SleepingB

[crazyaboutdisney]

I would like to add one thing:
bring a few small toys for your child(ren).

They will need something they can play with in the room, at restaurants, or on lines if necessary.

I found this out the hard way seven years ago when we starting going all the time. [img]images/icons/shocked.gif[/img] Before we leave for WDW, I go to the Dollar store and buy some little things that I can throw into my backpack and give the kids to keep them busy wherever we may need them. This way, they are new to them and a little more exciting, and I am not overly concerned if they get lost or broken. [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img] (You would be suprised what you can get for a dollar! [img]images/icons/grin.gif[/img] )

I also do this with any candy that I might get them. I buy it before I leave and throw it in the backpack. You would be suprised how easy standing on line can be if you give your kids a roll of sweet tarts or a dum dum lollipop or even a few (pre-frozen) grapes! (Mind you, I still have to buy my Micky gummies when I am there. [img]graemlins/yuma.gif[/img] )

[tracyloveswdw]

Here are a few items to put on the list:
*Madlibs for in lines (I have kids ages 6,9, and 11. You can tear a few pages out and stick them in your Passporter.)
*Clothespins-there are retractable clotheslines in the hotel bathtubs. Use clothespins to hang bathing suits and towels to dry. Also if you have snacks, a clothespin can be used to hold the bags shut.
*Sharpie marker-we brought one so that we could put names on those refillable mugs.
*Batteries-for gameboys and walkie talkies
*Laundry Detergent, dryer sheets, stain stick and QUARTERS if you'll need to wash clothes while you're there. If not, I'd still put in a few of those individually wrapped stain remover sheets.
*Ziploc bags-great for many uses. Put your Passporter and other valuables in a gallon size one so that it doesn't get wet on rides like Kali River Rapids.
*Insurance cards-auto, health, AAA and ID-driver's license, passport, kids' birthcertificates
*Waterproof camera for waterparks, rainy days..
*Water shoes-sand and cement can be really hot and of course, sunscreen and bathing suits

I have a more complete list if you need it [img]images/icons/smile.gif[/img] We took three kids at Christmas with one duffle bag (carry-on size) per person and a briefcase for the laptop-which had a problem and didn't end up being used. There is also a good list in your passporter.

Tracy

[Tree and Viv]

Thank you everyone for your advice. I have 13 days to go and have now created 4 pages worth of lists. One for each of us and then 2 for accessories and bathroom items. Hopefully everything will fit! [img]images/icons/wink.gif[/img]