Hey, Hey Everyone!
I hope you had a great Easter weekend.
Shay and I are back at it today with our series, Vacations Unpacked. We’ve been vacation-planning fools over at Mix and Match Travel Agency and we get asked frequently about what to pack for certain destinations. We’re trying our best to make some great packing lists for those of you headed out of town. Last month, we shared what to pack on a ski vacation and what to pack on a city vacation.
Today, I’m sharing some packing ideas for DISNEY WORLD. When compiling this list, I reached out to some clients who had recently traveled to Disney World just to make sure we were thinking of everything.
*Clothes-Depending on when you go to Disney World, you might need layers, warm jackets, or all the tank tops. Make sure to check the weather before you go so you’ll have all the appropriate clothes you need.
*Autograph book/Pen-I would say about half our clients are into getting autographs and the other half aren’t. But-if you think your kiddos will be on board, I’d go ahead and pack a cute Disney autograph book and a pen. Amazon has lots of options.
*Stroller/Carrier-Even if your kiddo does not typically use a stroller, they will be tired and will use a stroller at Disney World. The storage space underneath is a little bonus. {And-I’d be sure to tie something that stands out on your stroller for quick identification. There are tons of strollers at Disney World and if you have a yellow polka dot ribbon on yours-it’ll be easier to spot.} If you have an infant who enjoys using a carrier, I’d pack it for Disney.
*Portable Phone Charger-These cute pictures won’t happen if your phone dies. And isn’t that an awful feeling?! At Disney all day, you will use your phone to check ride times, take pictures, and text the grandparents updates. You will need to charge it up way before the fireworks appear. Don’t forget to pack this!
*Hand Sanitizer-Need I say more? 😉
*Suckers/Snacks-I highly recommend taking some snacks for longer wait times. And suckers with toddlers will end in a sticky mess but will usually buy you some time. Fruit pouches, cutie oranges, apples, bananas, and crackers can easily be packed, baggied {if needed}, and eaten in line.
*Baby Wipes-Remember those suckers I mentioned earlier? The wipes will come in handy right after the suckers. I don’t have a baby in my house and still use wipes-to clean faces, messy hands, or spills.
*Princess Dresses-If you have a daughter who’s really into princesses, don’t forget to pack a few dresses for her. I have a client who vacuum sealed several of her daughter’s princess dresses in baggies and then when it was time to meet Cinderella, she grabbed her Cinderella dress…genius!
*Comfy Shoes-I know this is a given but so important at Disney World that it must be added to the list. A few suggestions-tennis shoes, Skechers Go Walks, Natives for kids.
*Extra Clothes-You never know what will happen when you’re at a theme park all day. From spills to water rides to accidents, there’s no telling! With that said, a change of clothes for the kiddos is always a great idea.
*Sunscreen-Outdoors all day. You’ll need this no matter what time of year you plan to travel.
*Water Bottles-I’d recommend big, easy to fill bottles. You can throw these in a suitcase, they don’t take up much space, but they’ll save you a lot of money!
*Cute Disney Shirts-Our clients continually surprise us with their cute, color-coordinated Disney shirts. Etsy is the place to go if you’re looking for personalized Disney shirts.
*Sunglasses-Just like sunscreen-being outdoors all day, no matter what season you’ll want the sunglasses. I always wear inexpensive glasses because I cannot keep up with them. I don’t feel so bad about losing my $12 pair. On vacations, I pack a back-up {because of my sunglasses track record}. There are a ton of options for sunglasses under $15.
*Rain Poncho/Umbrella/Rain Gear-I feel like this is something if you pack it, you won’t need it. But if you forget it, you’ll need it. Know what I mean? You can find super inexpensive ponchos at Wal-Mart, Target, or even the dollar store.
*Small Backpack-It’s too bad fanny packs are frowned upon, because now as a mom I can see how functional those things really are! Right? For the most part you don’t need a lot of important things at Disney, but you do need a place to put your phones and such when you’re riding a ride. I’d recommend a small cinch bag. They can hold quite a bit but they lay flat and take up hardly any space.
These client pictures have me wanting to go back to Disney World ASAP. If you’re planning a trip to Disney World and would like some help, please e-mail us at mixandmatchtravelagency@yahoo.com. We absolutely love helping families with Disney World vacations.
And please let me know what YOU pack for Disney World trips? Happy Monday! XO
