Originally Posted By ckc08 Wow, so many seasoned Disney-goers here, I've only been 3 times, and it's been quite a while, and never with a toddler in tow. I'm generally a light-packer, and intend on only bringing my small roller luggage piece with shoulder bag that slides on as carry-ons, so I don't have to worry about baggage claim. It's only a 1-hour+ flight for us...--and of course my new umbrella stroller that I'll check at the gate. I liked the idea of bringing the neat-sheet for the parade, and possible rain (we're going in Oct.). My daughter is pretty easy--water is her drink of choice, so I'll bring a couple bottles and we'll get more at the hotel (so I don't have a huge need for sippy cups/juice boxes/etc.). She'll drink milk or juice at meals. I'll bring a few new toys for the plane trip (she's never been on a plane before--yikes...), but other than that, I can't see that I need much more than basic clothing, sunscreen, hats, a few familiar snacks and a bottle of water. We're staying at the DL Hotel, so that's pretty convenient. I've never traveled with my daughter before (besides road trips), and my girlfriend thinks I'm crazy bringing only carry-on luggage. (I took the same entourage with my for 2 weeks in France, and I'm only staying for 3 days!!( Disneyland itself will be the biggest high of her life, so I just can't see bringing a bunch of toys...Am I missing anything major? Thanks in advance, C
Originally Posted By minniefan I don't know how old your daughter is, but be sure to check out the Princess Storytime! That was a huge hit with my daughter and it's one of those 'little knowns' in Disneyland.
Originally Posted By atinkfan Speaking of cameras, does anyone know if there is a place in DL where you can dump your memory card onto a CD if you happen to use up all your memory in a digital camera? This happened to me on our last trip and I swear I remember seeing a camera shop or something where you could do that. When I asked around, no one seemed to know what I was talking about. (not unusual, I might add!)
Originally Posted By The_wicked_AP Stuff for headaches sore muscles blisters upset stomachs diarrhea excedrin PM or something similar feminine things (you know, just in case) An extra pair of comfy shoes An extra change of clothing We go a couple of times a year and we have an extended stay each October (this year I think there will be over twenty in our October group). The extra clothing came because my macho husband wouldn't wuss out like us wimmin and wear a poncho on GRR and a geyser of water shot down his back, soaking him to the bone. He was a miserable grouch for the rest of the day. The rest came from experience. Maybe we'll see you there!
Originally Posted By ImNotAllThereMyself Deffinately stuff for diahrrea. I find whenever we (we are all adults) go on a long trip (more than three days) our tummies always get upset. It is all the new food and eating out for everymeal. Question? Are you plannning to buy food in the park? If you post a request on the disney dining for food recomendations we will gladly oblige. I am slighlty more local, I only drive four hours to DL, so we always take food with us. We pack a small cooler with lunch stuff, we eat breaky at the hotel. That way we can kinda splurge on our dinner. We try to use dinner time as a time to chill out for a while. With kids my mom always had us go on It's A Small World Afterall. She always said it was to let our tummies settle. I took my friends daughter for her first DL trip a couple of months ago, and I found that the disney kids meals are over priced and not much food. So we just shared 1 adult meal and munched on our snacks. Trail mix (the single serving sizes are lighter), grapes, oranges. The other thing I always do is we always take our CamelPack. It is a small backpack with a refillable bladder for water. This is the best thing. Ours holds almost a gallon and if we fill it with ice we have cold water all day. We leave a few 1 ltr. water bottles in the lockers for refilling. Also for a special experience you can call the hotel, and (buy) have a basket of special presents delivered to your room before you get there. (i think this is the right number. Disney DelivEARS 800-362-4533) And anything you buy in the park can be delivered to you hotel. Ok I think I have talked long enough...
Originally Posted By atinkfan I have found that packing in lunch for the kids was helpful. We had a fridge in the hotel and I highly recommend that too! We would take in PB&J Uncrustable sandwiches, individual packs of Pringles, and Capri Suns or water. It made it nice so when the kids were hungry, you could feed them fast! The rest of us adults would get counter service for lunch. Something else we packed were those emergency type ponchos for chance of rain that you can get in the camping gear section of any store. They are usually REALLY big when you put them on, but they are really small & compact before you open the package up. And they're only about $1 or $2. Would be cheaper than the DL rain ponchos that they sell there. The other thing I agree with was the extra pair of shoes. Sometimes wearing the same pair of shoes for 18 hours a day can wreak havoc on your feet. It's nice to have a different pair to trade off with.
Originally Posted By CindyH I also suggest going to your local Target or Party Store and picking up some of those glow in the dark bracelets and necklaces - fun for the kids, and a nice distraction if you're waiting for fireworks. You might also want to bring a light jacket or sweater for the early morning or late evening.
Originally Posted By skywilliams One thing I cannot do without is Icy Hot cream. After a day at the park my feet are always sore so I massage some of that on there before I go to bed and by the morning they feel great again.
Originally Posted By joeysmommy skywilliams- good idea on the Icy Hot..didn't even think about how sore my feet would be. ckc08- looks like we are in the same boat. We're going to DL with our 2 boys (3,5) at the end of Sept. I'll let you know how we did when we get back. I'm sure I'll have some "We shoulda's" for you.
Originally Posted By Plutos Mom Pack an umbrella just to have on hand in case. *grins* Be sure to take it into the park with you, it can be stored in a locker so you won't have to lug it around with you but will be there in case you need it. I packed one and left it at the hotel, then got caught in a downpour at DL, they sell them there for $10
Originally Posted By Disney Joy Icy Hot ~ Thanks I will be adding that to my list. Never thought of it before. )))))
Originally Posted By wonderingalice ^^Ditto the Icy Hot... I'm adding it to my last-minute shopping list for tomorrow's trip to the store. My feet are always KILLING me by the end of each day, and the parks will be open longer hours than when I'm there normally. I NEED a miracle cure... Hopefully this'll be it!
Originally Posted By deekaypee Loved the extra shoes/Icy Hot idea! I always bring moleskin, tylenol, those kinds of things; I'm a walking medicine cabinet. This one's more for you as the adult; I don't know how many electronic devices you carry, but I like to bring a power strip for all mine. (Then again, you are only staying three days. *shrug* Maybe someone else will find the tip useful.)
Originally Posted By dsnykid Ahh yes, Maynard..... if you ask at City Hall they will tell you where he is working that day. If you are lucky enough and he is at the Jungle Cruise, it will be the best ride of your life, IMO.
Originally Posted By Disney Joy tinkerbell77 there are no stupid questions here. I only heard a little about Maynard and will be looking him up next month. Sounds like a rare - real entertainer. Someone else can explain more.
