Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains I keep a whole bag (disney of course) packed at all times of all my toiletries and just refresh it when I get home... My suitcase (also disney) is always within reach - just in case I get a wild hair (did this just a few weeks ago)and decide on grabbing a couple of my kids and making a road trip - My teens say I have a disease - but they never hesitate when invited along!!!
Originally Posted By grumpster We do the same with the toiletries, always one bag packed year round. My wife packs for her and the girls 3 days before and I pack the night before.
Originally Posted By PirateFitz I have started to pack the toiletries bag went to the Dollarrama had some great deals, could not resist, now Im on the look out for travel size laundry soap
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle I also keep a toiletries bag packed at all times with most items (obviously not my toothbrush or anything) because I used to find that took the longest to get together. I start my packing list about a month or so out from a trip, sometimes more and I start getting items like cameras, books and most importantly my passport together a couple of weeks before my trip. Clothes have to wait until the last week before I go so I don't run out of things to wear!
Originally Posted By kennedyjane PirateFitz, Nordstrom.com has the adult Disney Crocs. They sellout fast it took me a month to get mine. There's also Crocs.com too. I hope you find some.
Originally Posted By PirateFitz Thank you Kennedyjane for the info I'll keep it in mind. But I did break down and bought regular crocs and now Im waiting for my Tigger jibbitz that I won on ebay, at least it will have a little Disney on them.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney I pack the day before for my family of four. I hate how wrinkled clothes get in the suitcase. I actually iron my shirts when on vacation sometimes!!! Anyway, don't those of you who pack really early find your shirts get REALLY wrinkled? Also, I have to get all the laundry done before we leave. I want my whole house to be clean when I leave so it's clean when I get back.
Originally Posted By Megara We got in September and I already bought tops and pants, pjs last August. They are in my "travel" drawer. As the year progresses, I buy bits and pieces of new toiletries etc and make sure I am done 1 week before. I have a checklist that I use and tick them off. I would pack 1-2 days before travel.
Originally Posted By kennedyjane Megara, a travel drawer is a good idea. I'd love to add new clothes for the trip to it too.
Originally Posted By ssturgeo I love the idea of a travel drawer!! Thanks for the suggestion. I tend to take items that do not wrinkle when I travel...and most rooms now have irons and ironing boards. I start "mentally" packing as soon as I know I am going...make a list...I am 49 days out now, and would happily pack everything up if I could!! I will start laying things out the week before I leave, and actually put them into suitcases a couple of days before departure. Lists, planning, packing, all part of the fun!!
Originally Posted By thmar Don't forget a baseball cap or some other type of hat...great for the sun and also those "bad" hair days, and sunglasses are a must! Of course you can also buy these at Disneyland...have a great time!!
Originally Posted By BoyStory I have to pack for our family of 7. There's usually a baby/toddler in the mix so I give myself one day of packing per day on vacation. Our family vacations are usually 6 days. I start updating my "list" 6 weeks prior, start laying out clothes that I know we will wear to DL up to 2 weeks in advanced (folded and on top of their/our dressers) and start putting them into suitcases 6 to 7 days in advance. Even then I'm still rushing around the day prior finishing my packing b/c also on the day prior I'm cleaning the van and the house (I like to leave a clean house when I go on vacation . My husband on the other hand.... drives me nuts with his "I can be packed in 5 minutes"... During the week prior I leave out "clothing suggestions" folded neatly beside his bed . One year when I totally left it up to him he realized he left all his short-sleeved button ups on hangers at home. He had ONE Mickey T-shirt to last him the week. On the 3rd day I convinced him to buy some new t-shirts, LOL!
Originally Posted By thmar Reading your post, BoyStory...made me laugh. Sounds just like my husband...the sad part is if he forgets something, he thinks I should have brought it!!
Originally Posted By BoyStory Yup, same here, thmar LOL! ^^^. My hubby also forgot to pack his jacket for our DL vacation once- Gee, I must have forgotten it ;0) You should have seen my 6'3" husband walking around with a baby blanket draped around his shoulders one cold night .
Originally Posted By ssturgeo Before my November trip, someone suggested (and of course my feeble mind cannot remember who!!) suggested using the 2 gal. size zip lock bags for packing each days wear at the park (especially handy for kids!!). While I did not pack every day in a bag, I did a few days, and also found this size bag invaluable for other things on my trip!! All of my flat, paper, etc., type souvineers were together on the way home, lying flat in the suitcase and arrived in tip top shape. Used one as a double protection agains the bag that contains toiletries to prevent any chance of leakage, etc., etc.
Originally Posted By BoyStory ^^^That was Mickeynewe who made that suggestion, ssturgeo. I too tried the ziplock baggie method of packing for the first time for our November trip. I was so exited to find how much easier and organized it made packing! I used 3 different sizes of ziplock bags. Mickeynewe was full of fun suggestions (remember the detailed and organized vacation "binder"?). I haven't seen her around here lately .
Originally Posted By BoyStory Okay I must be blind ^^^ I just saw your post Mickeynewe right above mine. Nice to see you! I'm the one that's been gone for a while, .
Originally Posted By ssturgeo Thanks BoyStory for posting and giving her the credit due!!! Binders are a must...I have one too...have some updates I need to get in it!! 45 days...cannot get here fast enough!!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Hi BoyStory! *waves* Yes, now that I have another trip booked, I'm back. Life has just been crazy-hectic so I haven't been around much. Really looking forward to getting my Disney-fix! hehehe
