What is your not so normal item to pack, which is helpful while at WDW ? - Page 2 - The DIS Discussion Forums

Shih-Tzu · 05-11-2010, 10:08 AM

Ohhhh, I love this thread

....lots of useful information.....the idea with the lids!!! I'm a little old for the character autographs, but I remember taking a great big thick pen when the boys were small so they could write with those great big paws....(but I'm still not too old to always end up with ice cream and popsicle drips)

I haven't seen the "hydration" Crystal Lite yet, but that sounds even better...of course we're always later getting the nifty stuff in Canada (like the Purex 3'n'1 sheets) but hopefully I'll be over to Houlton a few times before my trip so I'll check for those - if not, I'll try to remember to pick some up in Bangor the day before I fly out....

All the ideas are great so far..

DisneySJB · 05-11-2010, 11:12 AM

I also pack ziploc bags!!

Also, one of the best tips I've ever received on these boards is regarding water. Either bring or have a case of bottled water shipped to your room. Bring frozen bottle of water with you to the parks. Right about the time they are thawing, you will need a drink and won't have to pay park prices for a bottled water.

I love it that Disney lets you bring in food and drinks.

Greenfield1984 · 05-11-2010, 11:27 AM

LOVE the tip about the plastic drink lids. Pure genious!

We bring our pop up hamper. Keeps the room neater and easier for doing laundry.
I also soak cut up spnges in dish soap and let them dry so we can wash out our mugs at night.

pooh2001 · 05-11-2010, 11:45 AM

If we all start to do the plastic drink lids for the ice cream pops :Mickeybar
then I bet others will start to use them too.

Maybe WDW will get the hint and have plastic lid type sliders for the ice cream sticks with Disney characters on them. They could even charge an extra 25 cents for each plastic lid type slider. I bet guests would buy them, children of all ages will keep and collect them, guests & the pathways will stay cleaner and WDW could make some profit.

We buy popcorn in the buckets and not the boxes, so we can keep the bucket as a sovenier.

So why not also keep Disney themed plastic slider pop holders ?

TammiDZ · 05-11-2010, 12:21 PM

wow....these are great! I've never heard of 1/2 of them. I'm definitely going to bring a power strip this year and the take-out cup lids for dripping ice cream.....BRILLIANT!

I know it's silly and not as clever as all the other posts, but I NEVER go to Disney without a waterbottle-fan.

Bembol_Rocco · 05-11-2010, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneySJB

I also pack ziploc bags!!

I love it that Disney lets you bring in food and drinks.

Sweet. What a lifesaver.

jacksmomma · 05-11-2010, 01:34 PM

I am a bit germaphobic so in addition to some things already mentioned I bring...

A small can of lysol, great to germ killing on room surfaces, public tables, or public bathrooms.

Lysol wipes, I know they are horrible for the environment but I have to clean the TV remote, phone, etc in the room. Not to mention the pack n play we got on our last trip was covered with dried peanut butter left over from its last user!

I cleaned that thing from top to bottom before putting DS in it!

WINTER · 05-11-2010, 05:46 PM

taking my noodle in my checked bag! Last year at the Pop pool, there were noodles there that didn't seem to belong to 'anyone', just there for whoever wanted to use them. Maybe they got left

I would probalby leave mine for the general use!

JenniJ · 05-11-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shih-Tzu

I thought I'd have some fun this year and mail all my Christmas cards from Disney...

LOVE the idea of mailing all the x-mas cards from Disney! And we are traveling there end of November begining of December! Thanks!

musclemouse · 05-11-2010, 06:27 PM

These are all awesome ideas!

Mine is a collapsable cloth box from the dollar store. I put it on the table closest to the door for any little items that don't have their own place. I toss the door keys, change, etc... I also use them by the sink and beds.

delaneyc52 · 05-11-2010, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WINTER

taking my noodle in my checked bag! Last year at the Pop pool, there were noodles there that didn't seem to belong to 'anyone', just there for whoever wanted to use them. Maybe they got left

I would probalby leave mine for the general use!

This makes me smile

At BWV, they actually seemed to have a noodle graveyard for those of us who choose to leave our beloved noodles behind. I thought it was a great idea! Grab and go noodles!!!

bearlyanne · 05-11-2010, 10:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cglaura

I take a stack of lids from take-out drinks. If you turn it upside down and insert a popsicle or mickey bar through the straw x-cut, then the lid will catch any drips!

I think I

you...what a great idea

verygfy · 05-11-2010, 10:28 PM

I bring a small fleece blanket, it is not very big and folds up in the backpack pretty easily which we use for the parades to absorb some of the heat from the sidewalks..

LovesTimone · 05-13-2010, 10:04 AM

I bring a collapsible cooler which we take to the pool. In the cooler I fill from our in room cooler, soft drinks, water and adult beverages. I bought a plastic bottle with one of those freezer things to hold wine. Super money saver. NO glass at the pool please.
Gatoraid has the packet's that you pour into water, great on a hot day.
I bring my own pillows, must have!!!
Its a good thing that we drive.

saree · 05-13-2010, 12:13 PM

this one would probably be for adults!

i bring those oil absorbing sheets that clean and clear or neutragena(sp?) put out. they have like 50 in a little box (so its really easy to just pop into a bag!) but they are great for just wiping off the oil from your face so you don't look all greasy and sweaty in your pics. they dont smudge makeup and from my experience they dont interfere with sunscreen. the sunscreen thing being mainly why i use them -- i hate having my face feel all greasy nasty after i apply faceblock!

05-11-2010, 10:08 AM	#16
Shih-Tzu Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln, New Brunswick - 1752.41 miles NE of the CBR; 1751.27 miles NE of POFQ; 1760 miles NE of OKW Posts: 323	Ohhhh, I love this thread....lots of useful information.....the idea with the lids!!! I'm a little old for the character autographs, but I remember taking a great big thick pen when the boys were small so they could write with those great big paws....(but I'm still not too old to always end up with ice cream and popsicle drips) I haven't seen the "hydration" Crystal Lite yet, but that sounds even better...of course we're always later getting the nifty stuff in Canada (like the Purex 3'n'1 sheets) but hopefully I'll be over to Houlton a few times before my trip so I'll check for those - if not, I'll try to remember to pick some up in Bangor the day before I fly out.... All the ideas are great so far.. __________________ Oct 1991 - Off Site Sep 2009 - Caribbean Beach Dec 2010 - POFQ Feb 2012 - OKW

05-11-2010, 11:12 AM	#17
DisneySJB Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 191	I also pack ziploc bags!! Also, one of the best tips I've ever received on these boards is regarding water. Either bring or have a case of bottled water shipped to your room. Bring frozen bottle of water with you to the parks. Right about the time they are thawing, you will need a drink and won't have to pay park prices for a bottled water. I love it that Disney lets you bring in food and drinks. __________________

05-11-2010, 11:27 AM	#18
Greenfield1984 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ottawa Posts: 643	LOVE the tip about the plastic drink lids. Pure genious! We bring our pop up hamper. Keeps the room neater and easier for doing laundry. I also soak cut up spnges in dish soap and let them dry so we can wash out our mugs at night. __________________ October 2013: POP with DD6, DD2, DD1, DMIL and DFIL! November 2012: AoA with DD5, DD1 and DD2months! October 2011: ASMo with DD4 and DD7months October 2009: POP with DD2 February 2009: AKL with DD 18mos April 2007: ASMo HONEYMOON! December 2005: Off site - Big Family Vacation August 2000 Summer 1991 Fav rides:Carousel of Progress, Figment, Tower of Terror, Timekeeper (RIP), Nemo Musical Fav Park: EPCOT

05-11-2010, 11:45 AM	#19
pooh2001 been there, done that, TRYING to go back Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 100 Aker Woods Posts: 6,819	plastic drink lids for ice cream pops and other goodies If we all start to do the plastic drink lids for the ice cream pops :Mickeybar then I bet others will start to use them too. Maybe WDW will get the hint and have plastic lid type sliders for the ice cream sticks with Disney characters on them. They could even charge an extra 25 cents for each plastic lid type slider. I bet guests would buy them, children of all ages will keep and collect them, guests & the pathways will stay cleaner and WDW could make some profit. We buy popcorn in the buckets and not the boxes, so we can keep the bucket as a sovenier. So why not also keep Disney themed plastic slider pop holders ? __________________ The Pooh Crew & tigger bullseye Past resorts:Dolphin (EPCOT view), CR tower (MK view), WL (pool view), Dolphin (pool view), Dolphin (resort view), CSR (Rancho - quick visit)

05-11-2010, 12:21 PM	#20
TammiDZ Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: South Jersey Posts: 317	wow....these are great! I've never heard of 1/2 of them. I'm definitely going to bring a power strip this year and the take-out cup lids for dripping ice cream.....BRILLIANT! I know it's silly and not as clever as all the other posts, but I NEVER go to Disney without a waterbottle-fan. __________________

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05-11-2010, 01:34 PM	#22
jacksmomma WWMD?~ What Would Mickey Do? Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,292	I am a bit germaphobic so in addition to some things already mentioned I bring... A small can of lysol, great to germ killing on room surfaces, public tables, or public bathrooms. Lysol wipes, I know they are horrible for the environment but I have to clean the TV remote, phone, etc in the room. Not to mention the pack n play we got on our last trip was covered with dried peanut butter left over from its last user! I cleaned that thing from top to bottom before putting DS in it! __________________ Me DH DS Dog 6/89 Caribbean Beach 3/04 Honeymoon Pop 6/04 Yacht Club 8/04 Disneyland 6/05 Disneyland 2/08 POFQ 6-7/08 ASSports 5/11 Pop

05-11-2010, 05:46 PM	#23
WINTER DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,072	taking my noodle in my checked bag! Last year at the Pop pool, there were noodles there that didn't seem to belong to 'anyone', just there for whoever wanted to use them. Maybe they got left I would probalby leave mine for the general use! __________________ 15 trips stayed off site; '87 Viscount (DTD); '89 Howard Johnson (DTD); '95 Travelodge (DTD); '96 CBR; '05, '06, '09, '10 Pop Century; '07 Royal Plaza (DTD); 6/11 W/L; 5/12 POR; 7/12 BW Plus Park Place Inn at D'Land; 6/13 D'Land BW Plus Park Place Inn; 7/13 W/L. ]

05-11-2010, 06:27 PM	#25
musclemouse DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Livingston Cnty, MI Posts: 717	These are all awesome ideas! Mine is a collapsable cloth box from the dollar store. I put it on the table closest to the door for any little items that don't have their own place. I toss the door keys, change, etc... I also use them by the sink and beds. __________________ -Amy-

05-11-2010, 10:28 PM	#28
verygfy DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 697	I bring a small fleece blanket, it is not very big and folds up in the backpack pretty easily which we use for the parades to absorb some of the heat from the sidewalks.. __________________ Park Commando's Sailing the Rocky Seas, Our First Cruise 2010 Trip Report Changes in Latitude, Changes in Attitude 2012 Western Trip Report

05-13-2010, 10:04 AM	#29
LovesTimone DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Northern GA. Posts: 975	I bring a collapsible cooler which we take to the pool. In the cooler I fill from our in room cooler, soft drinks, water and adult beverages. I bought a plastic bottle with one of those freezer things to hold wine. Super money saver. NO glass at the pool please. Gatoraid has the packet's that you pour into water, great on a hot day. I bring my own pillows, must have!!! Its a good thing that we drive.

05-13-2010, 12:13 PM	#30
saree Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3	oil absorbing sheets this one would probably be for adults! i bring those oil absorbing sheets that clean and clear or neutragena(sp?) put out. they have like 50 in a little box (so its really easy to just pop into a bag!) but they are great for just wiping off the oil from your face so you don't look all greasy and sweaty in your pics. they dont smudge makeup and from my experience they dont interfere with sunscreen. the sunscreen thing being mainly why i use them -- i hate having my face feel all greasy nasty after i apply faceblock!

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