Thursday, February 17, 2011

The ULTIMATE packing list

To quote Steve Miller "Time keeps on slippin into the future"
I say we are close enough to this trip for me to give you the green light to start to pack up non essentials and summer clothing.
We are all going to pack a small travel spray bottle of the Downy Wrinkle Release right? No problem then!
This list below has been circulating the internet for years and many folks consider it the packing bible for Disney. Personally I think it's an INSANE list and it always makes me laugh.
I'm going to put it up in it's entirety and then make some modifications to it as it pertains to OUR trip and specifically you boys without kids or a gal traveling with you.

Disney World Vacation Ultimate Packing List

Clothing & Accessories
  • Shirts    
  • Shorts/capris    
  • Pants    
  • Suit/evening outfits     
  • Underwear    
  • Bras    
  • Pajamas    
  • Belts    
  • Socks       
  • Panty Hose    
  • Comfortable walking shoes (2 pair)   
  • Sandals       
  • Dress shoes      
  • Pool shoes       
  • Flip flops       
  • Hair bands/clips
  • Hats/visors    
  • Sweatband/bandanna
  • Jewelry/Scarves
  • Watches       
  • Sunglasses w/strap    
  • Swimsuits
  • Hangers
Travel with Babies, Toddlers & Kids
  • Bottles
  • Baby food
  • Sippy cups
  • Plastic pool cups w/top & straw
  • Portable high chair   
  • Bibs   
  • Diapers   
  • Swim diapers
  • Baby wipes
  • Diaper bag   
  • Portable crib
  • Stroller
  • Car safety seat
  • Room intercom/baby monitor      
  • "Special” blanket/toy
  • Board games   
  • Handheld games    
  • Kids ID tags   
Toiletries
  • Toothbrush     
  • Toothpaste
  • Soap/bath gel   
  • Shampoo     
  • Hair conditioner   
  • Deodorant     
  • Contacts/glasses   
  • Contact lens solution   
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm w/sunscreen
  • Face wash     
  • Face lotion
  • Body lotion
  • Q-Tips  
  • Makeup       
  • Make-up remover    
  • Nail polish
  • Tampons/pads    
  • Foot spray    
  • Foot powder      
  • Cornstarch or talcum powder
  • Razors       
  • Shaving cream      
  • Tweezers     
  • Nail clippers   
  • Nail file       
  • Hair brush/comb
  • Hair gel/mousse
  • Hair spray     
  • Blow dryer      
  • Perfume   
  • Kleenex
  • Kids shampoo
  • Kids toothbrushes
  • Kids soap/ bath gel
  • Kids hairbrush/comb

Other Items
  • Batteries       
  • Cameras             
  • Camera batteries, charger, data cable    
  • Film    
  • Camera bag      
  • Disposable cameras for kids
  • Camcorder w/charger
  • Camcorder batteries & tapes
  • Cell phone w/charger   
  • Cell car charger   
  • Palm/PDA & charger   
  • Music/CDs      
  • MP3 player or CD player & headphones
  • Laptop computer, charger, Ethernet cable      
  • Walkie talkies   
  • Umbrella
  • Waist bag/day pack   
  • Neck lanyard for room key/tickets
  • Beach bag     
  • Collapsible cooler    
  • Large zip top bags      
  • Sewing kit    
  • First Aid kit
  • Safety pins    
  • Earplugs       
  • Insect repellent      
  • Antibacterial hand gel      
  • Wet wipes      
  • Stain wipes/stick    
  • Pillows    
  • Workout stuff    
  • Water sports bottle   
  • Waterproof case    
  • Night light    
  • Pen flash lights
  • Pennies for pressing
  • Pins for trading
  • Books/magazines
  • Playing cards    
  • Games     
  • Frisbees    
Travel Paperwork    
  • Plane tickets (make copies)
  • Hotel confirmation
  • Rental car confirmation   
  • Cash/credit cards   
  • Dollar bills for tips & tolls
  • Checkbook      
  • Travelers checks (make copies)
  • Passports/birth certificates (for cruise)    
  • Drivers license/IDs    
  • Health insurance card   
  • Guidebooks      
  • Maps/directions
  • Discount coupons    
  • Membership cards (such as AAA, DVC)    
  • Theme park tickets (make copies)
  • Address book
  • Address labels   
  • Stationery/notepad   
  • Pens
  • Stamps    
  • Envelopes for maid tips        
  • First Aid
  • Prescription medications      
  • Moleskin    
  • Band-Aids             
  • Antibiotic ointment        
  • Anti-itch gel/spray
  • Aloe vera gel
  • Antacids/stomach remedies
  • Pain medicine    
  • Kids pain medicine    
  • Motion sickness remedies
  • Midol    
  • Sinus/allergy medicine     
  • Eyedrops    
  • Vitamins       
  • Cough drops
Car Trip Stuff
  • Maps/directions
  • Proof of auto insurance
  • Guidebooks    
  • Coupons for road meals & hotels   
  • Flashlight         
  • Paper towels      
  • Wet wipes   
  • Cooler    
  • Bags for trash
  • Umbrella    
  • Snacks       
  • Drinks  
  • Pillows    
  • Blankets             
  • Portable VCR/DVD player
  • Movies
  • Drawing boards
  • Travel games
  • New small toys   
  • Laundry Items
  • Laundry soap
  • Dryer sheets
  • Stain remover
  • Laundry bags
Kitchen Items
  • Bottled water    
  • Coffee
  • Tea bags
  • Sugar/sweetener
  • Nondairy creamer   
  • Instant soup mix   
  • Cocoa packets   
  • Juice boxes  
  • Powdered drink mix
  • Microwave popcorn    
  • Granola bars    
  • Crackers
  • Fruit snacks     
  • Small cereal boxes
  • Pop Tarts       
  • Peanut butter   
  • Tuna pouches/kits   
  • Pre-measured seasonings
  • Travel salt & pepper   
  • Dish soap             
  • Dish scrubber/sponge
  • Dish towel      
  • Paper plates      
  • Plastic utensils    
  • Disposable cups    
  • Zip top bags      
  • Trash bags     
  • Paper Towels      
  • Water filtering pitcher
  • Straws    
  • Coffee maker    
  • Coffee filters    
  • Corkscrew       
  • Wine stopper    
  • Electric skillet   
  • Toaster       
  • Non-stick fry pan    
  • Citronella candles  

Day Bag for Theme Parks
  • Theme park tickets (make copies)
  • Drivers license/ID for each adult   
  • Cash/credit card   
  • Membership cards (such as AAA, DVC)    
  • Meal confirmation #s    
  • Guidebooks    
  • Park maps
  • Camera, film & batteries      
  • Camcorder, tapes & extra battery    
  • Disposable camera for kids 
  • Cell phones
  • Walkie talkies   
  • Neck lanyard for room key/tickets     
  • Sunglasses w/straps   
  • Water bottle w/strap
  • Collapsible cooler    
  • Snacks       
  • Autograph book   
  • Fat pen for character autographs
  • Rain poncho  or umbrella
  • Mister fan & extra batteries     
  • Moleskin       
  • Pain medicine    
  • Sunscreen    
  • Lip balm w/sunscreen    
  • Insect repellant   
  • Kleenex    
  • Antibacterial hand gel
  • Wet wipes      
  • Hats/visors/sweatbands/bandannas
  • Plastic trash bags or rain ponchos for wet rides
  • Large zip-top bags for wet clothes      
  • Dry change of clothes  for kids    
  • Glow sticks & necklaces
  • Pennies for pressing
  • Pins for trading 
  • Playing cards or handheld games to keep kids occupied in line     
  • Kids ID tags  

Day Bag for Water Parks
  • Water park tickets
  • Drivers license/ID for each adult   
  • Cash/credit card   
  • Waterproof camera   
  • Cell phones
  • Walkie talkies   
  • Neck lanyard for room key/tickets     
  • Sunglasses w/straps   
  • Water bottle w/strap
  • Collapsible cooler    
  • Snacks       
  • Bathing suits
  • Beach towels      
  • Earplugs     
  • Goggles       
  • Plastic pool cups w/top & straw
  • Beach bag     
  • Water toys
  • Books/magazines
  • Mister fan & extra batteries     
  • Pain medicine    
  • Sunscreen    
  • Lip balm w/sunscreen    
  • Insect repellant   
  • Kleenex    
  • Antibacterial hand gel
  • Wet wipes      
  • Hats/visors/sweatbands/bandannas
  • Swim diapers
  • Waterproof watch   
  • Waterproof case
  • Water shoes/flip flops  
  • Large zip-top bags for wet clothes      
  • Dry change of clothe for kids    
  • Kids ID tags  

Before You Leave Home “To Do” List:
Give neighbors your travel information:
  •  Name, address, telephone number
  •  Vacation dates
  •  Itinerary during trip
  •  Vacation phone numbers
  •  Cell phone numbers
  •  Emergency number (a friend/relative)
Give neighbors information about house:
  •  Which lights will be left on
  •  Which cars will be left out
  •  Names of anyone checking/entering the house while you’re away
  •  Alarm information (if  necessary)
  • Make arrangements for pet care     
  • Check all doors and windows are locked
  • Reduce heat, hot water heater and A/C settings
  • Secure all outdoor items   
  • Water plants
  • Unplug appliances: TVs, VCRs/DVD players, coffee maker, toaster, computer
  • Set light timers   
  • Stop newspaper delivery 
  • Stop mail delivery 
  • Set alarm

Tell me that's not a crazy ass list! Now here is my modified list for you cute people who are traveling without kids.


Disney World Vacation Ultimate Packing List

Clothing & Accessories
  • Shirts    
  • Shorts/capris         
  • Underwear    
  • Pajamas      
  • Socks       
  • Comfortable walking shoes (2 pair)   
  • Pool shoes       
  • Hats/visors    
  • Sunglasses
  • Swimsuits
  • Hangers
Toiletries
  • Toothbrush     
  • Toothpaste
  • Deodorant     
  • Contacts/glasses   
  • Contact lens solution   
  • Sunscreen
  • Lip balm w/sunscreen
  • Face lotion
  • Body lotion
  • Q-Tips  
  • Foot spray    
  • Foot powder      
  • Cornstarch or talcum powder
  • Razors       
  • Shaving cream      
  • Hair brush/comb
  • Hair gel/mousse
  • Kleenex

Other Items
  • Batteries       
  • Cameras             
  • Camera batteries, charger, data cable    
  • Film    
  • Disposable cameras for kids
  • Camcorder w/charger
  • Camcorder batteries & tapes
  • Cell phone w/charger   
  • Cell car charger   
  • Palm/PDA & charger   
  • MP3 player or CD player & headphones
  • Laptop computer, charger, Ethernet cable      
  • Waist bag/day pack   
  • Neck lanyard for room key/tickets
  • Large zip top bags      
  • Insect repellent      
  • Antibacterial hand gel      
  • Wet wipes      
  • Stain wipes/stick    
  • Water sports bottle   
  • Books/magazines
  • Playing cards
  • Downy Wrinkle Release    
Travel Paperwork    
  • Plane tickets (make copies)
  • Hotel confirmation
  • Rental car confirmation   
  • Cash/credit cards   
  • Dollar bills for tips  
  • Drivers license/IDs    
  • Health insurance card      
  • Theme park tickets (make copies)

First Aid
  • Prescription medications      
  • Moleskin    
  • Band-Aids             
  • Antibiotic ointment        
  • Anti-itch gel/spray
  • Aloe vera gel
  • Antacids/stomach remedies
  • Pain medicine    
  • Sinus/allergy medicine     
  • Eyedrops    
  • Vitamins       
  • Cough drops

Day Bag for Theme Parks
  • Theme park tickets (make copies)
  • Drivers license/ID for each adult   
  • Cash/credit card   
  • Camera, film & batteries      
  • Camcorder, tapes & extra battery    
  • Cell phones
  • Neck lanyard for room key/tickets     
  • Sunglasses w/straps   
  • Water bottle
  • Collapsible cooler    
  • Rain poncho  or umbrella
  • Moleskin       
  • Pain medicine    
  • Sunscreen    
  • Lip balm w/sunscreen    
  • Insect repellant   
  • Kleenex    
  • Antibacterial hand gel
  • Wet wipes      
  • Hats/visors/sweatbands/bandannas
  • Plastic trash bags or rain ponchos for wet rides
  • Large zip-top bags for wet clothes      


Before You Leave Home “To Do” List:
Give neighbors your travel information:
  •  Name, address, telephone number
  •  Vacation dates
  •  Itinerary during trip
  •  Vacation phone numbers
  •  Cell phone numbers
  •  Emergency number (a friend/relative)
Give neighbors information about house:
  •  Which lights will be left on
  •  Which cars will be left out
  •  Names of anyone checking/entering the house while you’re away
  •  Alarm information (if  necessary)
  • Make arrangements for pet care     
  • Check all doors and windows are locked
  • Reduce heat, hot water heater and A/C settings
  • Secure all outdoor items   
  • Water plants
  • Unplug appliances: TVs, VCRs/DVD players, coffee maker, toaster, computer
  • Set light timers   
  • Stop newspaper delivery 
  • Stop mail delivery 
  • Set alarm
  •      
A little better right? There are some things on this list that you really don't need to stress over because I'll have them. A first aid kit?  I always have one for the kids. It has: Bandaids, Antibacterial ointment, Tylenol, Liquid Bandage,Tums, Benedryl.
I also always have Antibatercial gel and baby wipes and Mike and I always pack packets of of Gatorade or Crystal Lite for your water bottles.  I also always have a mini flashlight on me.
Don't worry about these things beacuse there is no point in all of us having the same stuff.
 
Happy Packing!

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