I wish I would've packed...

[lwalter_a2]

I have gotta know what you wish you would've packed. We are leaving in less than 3 weeks and I'm trying to think outside of the box about what things I may find that I wish I packed. We have 3 kids, all 5 and under. We are staying on site for 7 nights and driving from MI... yes, with kids!

I am open to any other advise!

Thanks for helping make our vacation great!!!

Lisa

[sandrasanders]

Things to do in the car... books, mags, video games, travel games, portable dvd player, dont forget the DVD's... pillows... tylenol for parents headaches!  Little treats from the Disney Store to keep your kids motivated on where they are going and who they will see... 

[ritzbit]

I read somewhere to put some kind of identification on your kids, but not their name where it can be seen by strangers.  I am going to make bead bracelets for my girls with our cell phone number on them.  That way, if they get separated from us, our contact number is with them.

 

[USMCWIFEFOREVER]

that is such a cute idea.   We always use SafteyTats, but the beaded bracelets are a great idea!!!!

Quoting ritzbit:

I read somewhere to put some kind of identification on your kids, but not their name where it can be seen by strangers.  I am going to make bead bracelets for my girls with our cell phone number on them.  That way, if they get separated from us, our contact number is with them.

 

[RiNKeasMom]

Cell phone charger, LOL! I know for a fact there is no where on Disney property to buy one! Other than that you can buy almost anything else you forget! The car trip is going to be the most difficult. For that bring a few larger sand bucket type things--from snacking and whatever kids who have never gotten car sick sometimes do on long rides, sand buckets are the BEST for this, they can be "used" easily, and wash out nice and quick at the next rest stop. Portable DVD player and a variety of movies, coloring books with zip baggies of colored pencils--I saw no crayons because on always gets dropped on the floor and melted somehow, LOL. Each kid a favorite blanket and lovie if they need it. Maybe a few new toys that are good for the car that you can surprise them with when they are really bored--magna doodle, etch-a-sketch, ect.

Since they are under 5 I'd say at least 2 outfits per day for each kid. Bring your own glowsticks so you can hand them out when they want them (which they will!) If you want to do pin trading stock up on the little ones now and a lanyard, the cast doesn't care about trading their nice big pins for the little dinky ones!

I can't think of anything else right now!

Have Fun!

 

[USMCWIFEFOREVER]

OK  as for the car trip we just made the trip from st louis to disney by car with 3 kids ages 4 and under.....  DVD player in the car with lots of movies was a must!!!!  We bought a few new disney movies as a surprise too.  Pack a small back pack for each kid with Toys, coloring books, crayons, pipe cleaners,  felt shapes and a large peice of felt to use as a felt board...( Lots more ideas pm me if you want)  ziploc bags for everything you need to store, keep dry, or use for soilded clothes, smelly diapers, extra food from the parks, lunches and snacks  to take to the park  LOTS OF USES FOR ZIPLOCS!!!!!!   I'll think of more things we did and add it later

[lwalter_a2]

Thanks ladies! We've been packing for a few days now and I think we've got everything covered plus we threw in the kitchen sink just in case :)

[MyLijahBoy]

Ponchos, shorts/tshirt, swinsuit, backup camera, backup battery/digital card, smaller backpack

We bought ponchos at WAlgreens in Orlando before we arrived so we did not have to pay so much for them.  It was December and we never thought we would be swimming but my husband and son ended up swimming and I did not because forgot to pack a suit.  My camera had a crazy day and I so wish I had brought my small one for backup.  My husband brought our big backpack with hundred pockets....and they check everyone when you come in the gate.  Bring a backpack with one big pocket. 

[sharonrena]

 Thanks for the great suggestions. :O)

[mamaknows04]

Quoting ritzbit:

I read somewhere to put some kind of identification on your kids, but not their name where it can be seen by strangers.  I am going to make bead bracelets for my girls with our cell phone number on them.  That way, if they get separated from us, our contact number is with them.

 

That is a good idea...i might just do that.

[jojosmom23]

gum because they do not sell gum on property becuase people will stick it anywhere, but we like to chew gum and i alwys forget to pack a few packs!