Monday, April 27, 2015

Packing For the Park!

During my daily life I carry a pretty small purse. A little wallet, phone, and chapstick, and I'm ready to roll. Unless Ben is with me... then I need a bag large enough for headphones and his other needs.

When I'm at Disney I need to carry even more...

To meet sensory needs-

  • Noise reducing headphones
  • Chewies
  •  Comfort toy or blanket
  • Sunglasses (Ben is much more comfortable with them- choose lightweight designs)
  • Dry clothes (if being wet from fountains, rides, or rain will bother them)
  • Snacks- sometimes you need a certain snack- Disney always allows you to bring in food!

General family needs-

  • Magic Bands or Tickets - don't leave home (or the hotel room) without them!
  •  Wallet- Magic bands are great, but you probably will still need your wallet.
  • Gum, chapstick, little things you carry with you daily. Gum is not sold at Disney- be sure to pack it from home!
  • A smart phone- No if you don't have one it doesn't mean you can't use the system, but it certainly helps you to be flexible, and check wait times and things.
  • Portable battery- between the My Disney Experience App, playing games in line, taking pictures and of course posting those cute pics on Facebook, a phone dies pretty quickly. Don't forget the cords to plug the phone into the battery.
  • Camera- If you aren't using just your phone and Photo Pass. Don't forget a large memory card.
  • Ziplock bags- Tropical showers and Splash Mountain are good reasons to put those electronics in a Ziplock to protect them.
  • Sunscreen- Don't forget to reapply!
  • Ponchos- You can buy them in the parks, but having some from the dollar store isn't a bad idea.
  • Garbage bag- if you have a stroller, a garbage bag can keep it dry.
  • At Animal Kingdom- You will want a cup to put kids drinks in. Lids are not on the cups to protect the animals (paper straws are usually available).

Optional (but fun!) 

  • Mickey Ears
  • Autograph books
  • Fat pens (characters hold those easier)
  • Lanyard or bag for pin collecting
I know it seems like a lot! Really, it will make your life easier!! We like to split these items up into 2 bags, my husband and I each carry one. If you still use a stroller, then 1 lightweight backpack works too!




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