Originally Posted By Pirate Pete Tryin to keep my ONE piece of luggage under the 50lbs limit ...or pay...Have 3 day`s (4 night`s) at DLR , then a 7 day cruise ...which means dress clothes and casual clothes and semi casual clothes, Will do a laundry shot our last day at DLR to get ready for cruise....but talk about allot of clothes to pack!!! I have 4 pairs of shoes and sandals to pack as well!!! hink I should buy another piece of luggage.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne Yes......bring another piece of luggage....gotta have room for all of your collectibles right? We did the 7 night cruise on the Disney Magic and you'd be surprise as to all the clothes you might need. They have washers & dryers on the ship...and I remember them running day and night...plus everyone was ironing! It was crazy....You can always mix and match which might save you a little room...but if I were you...just bring another piece of luggage. Have a great time!! I am envious AGAIN! ...ha..ha..ºoº
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I never pack more than what will fit into a carry-on size rolling bag, regardless of how long a trip I am taking. I'd rather wear the same couple of shirts and shorts or pants and wash them often, than worry about being totally stylish.
Originally Posted By friendofdd When we were much younger, DW and I vacationed by motorcycle (very little space for anything). I read in a M/C magazine an article which has stood the test of time. Packing is for one week. Launder and repeat for additional weeks. This list includes what you will be wearing when you start. seven days of underwear pants - 2 (wearing one) shirt/blouse - 4 (each to be worn twice before laundering) Socks - as needed sweater/sweatshirt - 1 appropriate weight jacket (on M/C, leather) walking shoes/boots - 2 pair minimum toiletries Heavy boots, helmet, gloves - J/K This would easily go into a small space in a saddle-bag and will fit your carry on size luggage. Of course, you have to have an attitude that says *I don't care that you saw me wear this shirt 3 days ago.* And. I'm sure you will want another bag for the dressy stuff required for the cruise. But, even then, travel life with only two carry-on size is most enjoyable. In addition to the above, DW and I carried a tent, sleeping bags and back-packers cooking gear. We've used this method for more that 30 years and, if we travel with a group, others alway express admiration for how we each manage with one or two carry on size. Some vow they will learn to do it. Now when we take our RV, that is another story. DW, are you certain you need half of my closet too?
Originally Posted By Captain Jack Sparrow Hey Pete, have a great time,too bad our schedules didn't meet up. To the ship!
Originally Posted By Misty We have done the WDW 4 & 5 days at the park, followed by 4 days on the ship. The staterooms on the ship are GREAT, but small. I would definately plan some laundry time in there. We did laundry somehow during our last day in the parks, and once on the ship. Remember to bring some dressy stuff for dinner! We had a blast on the ship!!!!
Originally Posted By Pirate Pete This will be my second cruise so I`m aware of the required clothes...thus the stress of tryin to take what I need but not "over" pack at the same time. I plan to buy a few shirts etc.. on the way for casual use etc... I am just tryin to make it work with 1 peice of luggage!!
Originally Posted By Jenen Pete ~ What about souvenirs...where are they going to go on the way home?! We always pack an extra lightly packed suitcase to fill up with any souvenirs we might buy. See ya next week! Brenda
Originally Posted By Pirate Pete ^^^ have thought of that...Won`t be takin many fro DLR as we have lots!! Mexico souvenirs...think with my carry on bag i`ll be ok as I will have a fair bit of room there for souvenirs. And yes see you soon!!!
Originally Posted By Pirate Pete We`ve opted for another bag now. Ours are big enough, but they are at the "maximum" allowable size if we don`t over pack them and use the expand feature. Plus that 50lbs max thing. So as we are allowed 2 checked bags each.....why not!Makes it way easier and no worries about bringing back stuff.
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Re: Allowing room for souvenirs... Flat on the bottom of my suitcase, before I pack anything else, I always pack a "cheapo", fabric, zipper-bag. During my trip, I use it for dirty clothes. The space vacated in the suitcase by those clothes is used for souvenirs. When I head home, I check the zippered bag along with my suitcase.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe We do the same thing 1Gee1! I hate putting dirty clothes back into the suitcase!
