When now drive when we go to Disney World. We used to fly, but the costs of airfare has gone crazy. A few years ago we put a hitch on the car, and borrowed a hitch carrier. We take the luggage, and put it on there, and wrap everything with a tarp so that nothing gets wet during the drive. This also saves some space inside the car. Last year we realized upon arrival to Disney World that one of our suitcases was badly torn up. I guess it was the age. When we returned home I had the wife start hunting through websites for decently priced luggage. She was in heaven by me asking her to do some more shopping.
I am not one that likes to spend on much. This stands true especially when it is something that only gets used 2-3 times per year. Our little one doesn’t want to part with hers because it has Tinkerbell on it. If wife could find a specially made one with Eeyore on it, then I am sure she would get one of them.
How many times have you replaced your luggage over the past few years?
When going on a Disney Cruise, or any cruise there are some things you need to make sure you have when you pack.
Here is a listing of a lot of things that are must haves…
- Reservations, Airline Passes (If applicable)
- Passport, License, Digital Camera, Video Camera, Video Tapes / DVD’s
- Money, Travelers Checks, Credit Cards, etc..
- Sea Sickness Tablets, etc., Tretinoin gel, Diet pills
- Feminine Personals, Male Personals
- Dress clothing for “Formal” dining
- Shorts, T-Shirts, Flip Flop type shoes
- Pants, Shirts, Sneakers
- Make-up for the women, Cologne, Perfume
- Books, Laptop, Walkie Talkies
- Pins for Trading, Autograph Books
Side note… Take a day bag with you when boarding. This is because you will not get to see your luggage till much later on, and you may want to go swimming, or whatever, and need a change of clothing, or whatever might be necessary until you can get to your luggage.
This is only a preliminary listing, and your packing list should be unique to you, and your family. One of the last times we went I forgot my passport, and had to have a friend go back to my house, and immediatelly fax it to the port. This is not allowed anymore from my understanding. Try to keep it light, as you will need to lug these bags through customs when getting off the boat.
When you go on a Disney Cruise don’t forget to tell them if you have cruised Disney previously. This is so that you can get the Castaway Club gifts that are given to past cruisers.
