Oddest thing you pack?

[Kristamouse]

I pack pillowcases, hangers and clorox wipes to wipe down the room. What about you?

 

[mrerk]

Night Lights

Large LL Bean duffel bag (used for laundry, freeing up suitcase for souvenirs)

Collapsible cooler

Holiday lights (multi-color for Christmas, orange for Halloween, red, white and blue for Presidents Day or 4th of July)

Automatic timer for said lights

American flag, with long zip-ties to attach to balcony railing

 

[GrowingUpDisney]

Any suggestions on the type of fan to bring? I too can't sleep without a fan, but have never thought of bringing one along. That's really the only part of the trip I don't like because I am never able to get a good nights sleep. So if any of ya'll can share with me the type of fan you pack that would be great.

We actually bought a regular box fan from Walmart ($20) and leave it in the garage in its box. That is the one we always grab to pack in the car.


If you fly, you can make a box that can be checked with your luggage. My father in law did this with an old cardboard box. He just made a box similar to the one it comes in, but extended the sides to cut out a handle. His fan flew all the way to Hawaii and back.

Niki

 

[Laura]

I bring a small sound machine.
It plays meditation music.
It also has other sounds like chirping birds and bubbling brooks and ocean waves.
It helps me fall asleep.
I started using it when I was working swing shifts and I had to sleep during the day. It helped to drown out outside traffic noises.
Now I can't sleep without it on.:snore:

Me too. I use one every night. Last night I fell asleep to an artificial thunderstorm, but usually I go for the crickets. :lol: I can't sleep without it and it goes everywhere with me.

 

[mousebymarriage]

I have to bring a fan. Not for the air, but for the humming noise it makes. I can't sleep in a completely quiet room and the a/c doesn't work because it cycles on and off, and I never know if the fan will be one that I can keep on :snore:

I thought I was the only crazy person that needed the sound of a fan to sleep!

 

[SweetMagic]

I thought I was the only crazy person that needed the sound of a fan to sleep!

After reading this thread it seems we are not alone! :sohappy:

 

[AlishaMisha]

my sister's favorite salad dressing, since she lives in fl and can not get it.

OOO! A Mainer! Finally! :sohappy::wave:

 

[Mouseless2Long]

Dawn Wash and Toss

For those who mentioned that they can no longer get the Dawn Wash and Toss, I found this tip one one of the other boards:

Soak a sponge in dishwashing liquid and let it dry out (takes several days). Cut it into squares, pop it into a baggie and all you have to do is add water to the sponge to activate it and just toss it out when finished Voila!

I thought this was an excellent idea so I've prepared some for my upcoming trip (leaving in 24 hours!!!).

 

[DisneyGigi]

For those who mentioned that they can no longer get the Dawn Wash and Toss, I found this tip one one of the other boards:

Soak a sponge in dishwashing liquid and let it dry out (takes several days). Cut it into squares, pop it into a baggie and all you have to do is add water to the sponge to activate it and just toss it out when finished Voila!

I thought this was an excellent idea so I've prepared some for my upcoming trip (leaving in 24 hours!!!).

Wow that's a good idea, I think I will have to try that too.

 

[pinkrose]

For those who mentioned that they can no longer get the Dawn Wash and Toss, I found this tip one one of the other boards:

Soak a sponge in dishwashing liquid and let it dry out (takes several days). Cut it into squares, pop it into a baggie and all you have to do is add water to the sponge to activate it and just toss it out when finished Voila!

I thought this was an excellent idea so I've prepared some for my upcoming trip (leaving in 24 hours!!!).

Great idea!!! Thank you ! I only have 3 Wash and Toss sheets left.

 

[Uponastar]

I have to bring a fan. Not for the air, but for the humming noise it makes. I can't sleep in a completely quiet room and the a/c doesn't work because it cycles on and off, and I never know if the fan will be one that I can keep on :snore:

I thought I was the only crazy person that needed the sound of a fan to sleep!

:sohappy: Im not the only one in the world who cant sleep without a fan:sohappy:
I finally feel not so alone now:wave:

OMG!
I have a fan on every night too!
Thanks for making me feel less weird! :wave:

 

[Dwarful]

I always pack our bongo bag. Its a pop up clothes hamper. Even on vacation, I can't handle a messy room. Everything in its place and a place for everything.

 

[Gucci65]

First Aid kit cause I'm very clumsy (and don't want to ever pay $5.00 for two bandaids on WDW property again).

And a 1 lb bag of M&M's for DD - cause she has low blood sugar.

 

[Musophile]

Glow-Stick necklaces...we put them on the stroller to quickly find ours in the dark
Spray & Wash Stain Stick
pillowcases
portable fan
Sound Soother...from Sharper Image, white noise generator
folding clothes hamper
clip hangers...for drying wet bathing suits and beach towels

 

[C.M.O]

Glow-Stick necklaces...we put them on the stroller to quickly find ours in the dark
Spray & Wash Stain Stick
pillowcases
portable fan
Sound Soother...from Sharper Image, white noise generator
folding clothes hamper
clip hangers...for drying wet bathing suits and beach towels

Love the idea of the clip hangers!

 

[mousefan1972]

Ooooh, this thread is so going to come in handy for our Dec. trip! Thanks for the great ideas!

 

[MIDisneyFamily]

We always bring our own beach towels for the pool..the tiny sand paper resort towels just dont work as a pool towel.