I always put in a 12 pack of soda because at the end of the night I want one, and I REALLY don't want to walk all they way to the quick service area to refill my mug. I am the odd duck that has to have a diet coke before I go to bed because for some reason caffeine calms me (I think I have undiagnosed ADHD). I also always order a pack of Cliff Bars, bag of animal crackers and a case of water, although I think next time I am gonna go with a 1 gallon bottle of water instead (we bring reusable water bottles). We also order some fruit since that is all my kids ever want to eat.....well fruit and french fries. Balance right?
I appreciate your feedback! I likely will get a soda or two - I don’t know that I’ll need a 12-pack, but having some on-hand would be nice. Also, I wish I could still drink caffeine in the evening but now it keeps me up for hours!
The Cliff bars (or something similar) is good idea! So is the gallon of water instead of bottles as we’ll also have our reusable water bottles.
And yes, I imagine
many French fries will be consumed by our two kids! And bread. So much bread!
I've enjoyed reading along with your pre-trip report! You've done so much research and planning (too much for most people!) but I can tell you enjoy it! I hope your family appreciates all of that work (and fun work) that went in to planning and prepping! And, I learned a few things reading through your plans too!
Thank you! And thank you for commenting!
Yes, certainly too much for most people.
When I showed my husband the printed list of the Flower and Garden food booths (so we could scope out what to order), he asked why I don’t get as excited and in-depth about planning our other vacations as I do for Disney World. I do love planning in general, but something about Disney makes it SO much fun for me. I think the community here helps, too!
Despite my eight-year absence from the parks, I’m glad my research helped you too!
I leave on Sunday 5/26, so our times overlap a little. One thing that I was not anticipating (and maybe was a wild card for your plans too) - THIS HEAT. It is markedly going to be changing up some of my pre-planned ideas, and I am prepared to also adjust on the fly when we are there because that heat is going to zap us. I have ALL the cooling items as I'm sure you do too, and planned breaks during the hottest times. I'm sure you are considering that too. With the little ones, it might be a good idea to prepare for a bit extra on the pool and nap time, and maybe even a swim suit into the parks for things like a splash pad in Epcot or MK. It's nice that you have a good amount of ADRs to sit and relax in the cool climate!
Hooray - you have less than a week to go!
Yes, the heat looks
brutal. I’ve been to Disney World three times in May (and twice over Memorial Day weekend) and I don’t remember such high temperatures. I’m grateful we’ll have tons of cooling gear available on the stroller (fans, cooling towels, extra water, etc.) but I know we’ll be taking advantage of plenty of A/C. I do think the heat is one of the reasons I enjoy eating at TS restaurants - the hour break in the A/C (and the unlimited iced tea) make touring in the heat more bearable. I’m also very happy we have planned breaks and plenty of opportunities for pool time!
The swimsuit (or water clothes) for the splash pads is great idea!
Enjoy your trip! Everyone will get feeling better soon I hope and you'll have a great time!
Thank you so much! Have a wonderful time on your trip as well. If you spot us, please do say hi!
I'm so excited for you! Only 3 more sleeps!
Now just two!
I actually would love if I could get a decent night’s sleep. L wakes up at least once per night due to coughing and then she’s a bear to get back down. She’s usually an excellent sleeper - hopefully her cough improves soon. She’s back to normal except for the cough at night.
I feel more for G, though, as his cough is also keeping him up at night. He’s naturally a light sleeper and it’s tough for him to fall back asleep if he wakes up… he’s averaged 3-4 hours a night of sleep over the past few days. Poor man.
Hopefully everyone’s cough improves - if not, I may need to bring some ear plugs once we’re all sharing a room!
The last days before you leave can be so stressful and exciting. I'm sure your lists and sticky notes will help a lot.
Yes and yes. Thank goodness for my lists!
I actually feel pretty on top of it - I’m planning to pack most of our bags today which I usually don’t start until the day before. I’m a whole day ahead of schedule!
I'm sorry 3 out of 4 are feeling bad. Hopefully this means everyone will be well in Disney. You know, get the sickness over and done with.
Goodness, I sure hope so!
As far as food items, I always like to have water, gum (since they don't sell it at Disney and fresh breath is important and bathroom wipes (again more freshness). I have trouble with the airport in New Orleans when I bring baby wipes in my carryon. I get pulled aside and my bag checked over.
I forgot about Disney not selling gum until you mentioned it! I did buy gum during one of last week’s Target runs, so we should be set there. And water is a must!
That’s so strange about the wipes! I’ve had a boatload of wipes in our carry-on/diaper bag since I’ve had kids and never had any issues. Perhaps because I’m toting along children they expect the wipes? Who know?!
Yes, just TWO DAYS to go!
Oh, no.
We just can’t catch a break on illness this year. It feels like at least one person has been sick every week since January. Thankfully this illness is a minor virus but the cough is a bugger. Thank you so much for the good wishes and crossed fingers. We need them!
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