Clothing & Accessories
Shirts
Shorts/capris
Pants
Underwear
Bras
Pajamas
Belts
Socks
Walking shoes
Flip flops
Hair bands/clips
Hats/visors
Jewelry
Watches
Sunglasses w/strap
Swimsuits
Towels
Stroller (will post on what type you should bring in the near future)
Toiletries
Toiletries
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Soap/bath gel
Shampoo
Shampoo
Hair conditioner
Deodorant
Contacts/glasses
Contact lens solution
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Face wash
Face lotion
Q-Tips
Makeup
Tampons/pads
Razors
Shaving cream
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Nail file
Hair brush/comb
Hair gel/mousse
Hair spray
Blow dryer (They actually have this in every hotel, but I always miss mine when I don't bring it.)
Perfume
Kids' toothbrushes
Other Items
Other Items
Batteries (and lots of them! Disney charges an indecent amount for their batteries. They
know we're a captive consumer once there!)
know we're a captive consumer once there!)
Cameras (preferrably two. Each parent can have one. I like to take pictures of the kids on the rides
with my husband and he likes to take pictures FROM the rides.)
with my husband and he likes to take pictures FROM the rides.)
Memory Disks/CD to save pics on (unless you have a LOT of memory, this is a definite! And even
if you DO have a lot of memory on your disks, empty all old pictures off.)
if you DO have a lot of memory on your disks, empty all old pictures off.)
Camera bag (I suggest this be small enough to fit in a backpack)
Cell phone w/charger
iPod, charger & earbuds
Umbrella
Backpacks (This is my favorite way to tote my stuff. We bring a backpack for each adult to carry
and sometimes the kids pitch in carrying it!)
and sometimes the kids pitch in carrying it!)
Collapsible cooler
Large ziploc bags (I use these for left over food during the meals...not everything. I'm not putting
mashed potatoes in there. Things like grapes, apples, etc are easy to pack away. I usually survey
our food when we get it. If there's anything that's easily portable, I suggest to the family that
they save that for last so if there are any leftovers, THOSE are the things leftover. At the quick-
service counters, I have found that Disney is pretty good about packaging a lot of items, like
grapes and cookies ~ which makes it even easier to throw in your bag when you leave.)
mashed potatoes in there. Things like grapes, apples, etc are easy to pack away. I usually survey
our food when we get it. If there's anything that's easily portable, I suggest to the family that
they save that for last so if there are any leftovers, THOSE are the things leftover. At the quick-
service counters, I have found that Disney is pretty good about packaging a lot of items, like
grapes and cookies ~ which makes it even easier to throw in your bag when you leave.)
Sewing kit
Safety pins
Insect repellent (I have never had to use this at WDW but I suppose if you went during summer OR
were staying at the campground this would be nice to have.)
were staying at the campground this would be nice to have.)
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Pull-ups
Pillows
Books/book light
refillable mugs (see my post Bottom's Up on the Home Page)
autograph books (will post my recommendation for this)
Laundry bags
First Aid
First Aid
First Aid kit
Prescription medications
Band-Aids
Antibiotic ointment
Anti-itch gel/spray
Sunburn gel
Antacids/stomach remedies
Pain medicine
Kids' pain medicine
Sinus/allergy medicine
Eyedrops
Cough drops
Car Trip Stuff
Car Trip Stuff
Maps/directions
Proof of auto insurance
Guidebooks (If you are driving, this is my favorite time to plot out the plan of attack. I usually print
out a map of each park for each kid. I let them look over it during the trip and write out their
top 5 things for each park. This helps me make sure we hit at least their favorite attractions...in
case we don't get to do everything.)
out a map of each park for each kid. I let them look over it during the trip and write out their
top 5 things for each park. This helps me make sure we hit at least their favorite attractions...in
case we don't get to do everything.)
Coupons for road meals & hotels
Flashlight
Paper towels
Wet wipes
Cooler
Bags for trash
Umbrella
Snacks
Drinks
Pillows
Blankets
Portable DVD player
Cell phone car charger
DVDs for trip
Drawing boards
Travel games
New small toys (to break out when you hear, "Are we there yet?" and you've only been driving for
30 minutes.)
Travel Paperwork
30 minutes.)
Travel Paperwork
Hotel confirmation
Cash/credit cards
Dollar bills for tips & tolls (if you're driving there are at least two tollbooths as you get within an
hour of Disney World. Even the state of Florida figured out a way to cash in on their biggest
tourist attraction. Ha. Make sure you have $1's and quarters!)
hour of Disney World. Even the state of Florida figured out a way to cash in on their biggest
tourist attraction. Ha. Make sure you have $1's and quarters!)
Checkbook
Drivers license/IDs
Health insurance cards
Theme park tickets (make copies; you'll be issued a credit card like hotel room key if you're staying
on Disney property. This will actually be your park ticket once you get it!)
on Disney property. This will actually be your park ticket once you get it!)
Address book (To mail out look-at-how-much-fun-we're-having-and-you-aren't postcards.)
Stamps
Kitchen Items (in the event you have a kitchenette/aren't getting the Meal Plan. But you may want to bring some of these items even if that doesn't pertain to you)
Kitchen Items (in the event you have a kitchenette/aren't getting the Meal Plan. But you may want to bring some of these items even if that doesn't pertain to you)
Bottled water (I like to freeze mine the night before so it's cold longer)
Coffee
Sugar/sweetener
creamer
Water flavor packets (you can refill your water bottles at fountains but some have complained of the
water having a peculiar taste. I have not noticed it but Crystal Light packets seem to overcome
this obstacle for picky pallets.)
water having a peculiar taste. I have not noticed it but Crystal Light packets seem to overcome
this obstacle for picky pallets.)
Juice boxes
Granola bars
Chips/pretzels
Crackers
Fruit snacks
Small cereal boxes
Pop Tarts (It's helpful to have breakfast-on-the-go type stuff. If you wake up late and you want to
get directly to the busstop, you can eat while you wait in line or on the drive on the bus.)
get directly to the busstop, you can eat while you wait in line or on the drive on the bus.)
Paper Towels
Checklist for Backpack Before Going to the Theme Parks (I usually bring this checklist with me and pack the backpacks after we've checked-in the hotel.)
Checklist for Backpack Before Going to the Theme Parks (I usually bring this checklist with me and pack the backpacks after we've checked-in the hotel.)
Theme park tickets (yes, we have forgotten ours in the room before and had to go back. We've even
managed to lose ours while at the park. *WINNING!* If you DO lose your park ticket and
you are staying on Disney property, ie have the room key, it was not as big of a deal to get a
replacement as I thought it would be.)
managed to lose ours while at the park. *WINNING!* If you DO lose your park ticket and
you are staying on Disney property, ie have the room key, it was not as big of a deal to get a
replacement as I thought it would be.)
Drivers license/ID for each adult
Cash/credit cards
Meal confirmation #s if you booked reservations
Park maps complete with your plan-of-attack itenerary
Camera, film & batteries
Memory disks, if you brought extras
Cell phones
Neck lanyard for room key/tickets and pin trading
Sunglasses w/straps
Water bottles & flavor packets
Collapsible cooler
Snacks
Autograph book
Fat pen for character autographs (Any pen will do now, I think. I've noticed the characters who need
fat pens tend to have their own now.)
fat pens tend to have their own now.)
Rain poncho or umbrella (You will save yourself a bundle if you buy this before hand! We got ours
at Academy for under $1. Besides, if you're PREPARED for rain, it doesn't happen. That's
my experience.)
at Academy for under $1. Besides, if you're PREPARED for rain, it doesn't happen. That's
my experience.)
water flavoring
bandaids (My neice skinned her knee and busted her lip before she ever stepped foot through the
gates of MK on her first morning. A bandaid makes it all better, especially if it's Disney
themed!)
gates of MK on her first morning. A bandaid makes it all better, especially if it's Disney
themed!)
Pain medicine
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Insect repellant
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Hats/visors
Dry change of clothes for kids (This is especially helpful if you have children with you who are
accident prone/potty training OR going to MK &/or AK where there are water attractions.)
Before You Leave Home “To Do” List
accident prone/potty training OR going to MK &/or AK where there are water attractions.)
Before You Leave Home “To Do” List
Give neighbors your travel information: Name, address, telephone number, Vacation date, Itinerary
during trip, Vacation phone numbers, Cell phone numbers, Emergency number (a
friend/relative)
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
Names of anyone checking/entering the house while you’re away
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
Stop mail delivery
Temporary Guardianship papers for any children who might be staying behind with grandparents or
relatives. This would give them the ability to make medical decisions without drama should
the need arise.
If you add something to your list that isn't on here and you find it helpful on your trip, let me know and I'll add it to the master list here. Thanks! : )
relatives. This would give them the ability to make medical decisions without drama should
the need arise.
