Preplanning For WDW!

[Talsonic]

What do you do in the way of preplanning for your trip to WDW? We're getting ready to visit starting 9/21 and I have all ready bought all the tickets (AP's). I bought two pair of New Balance MW755 walking shoes today and I am breaking them in prior to the trip. I bought a dozen pair of double layer socks to prevent blisters. I bought three bottles of Hawaiian Tropic SPF 15 sunblock. I bought six WWWD (What Would Walt Do) pins to reward CM's that provide exceptional service. I made up some envelopes on my printer that have pictures of various Disney characters and each envelope is dated for all the days we will be at our resort with the text, "For the Housekeepers". We leave a small gratuity ($3 to $5) every day for the housekeeping staff. I bought a pack of "moleskin" in case we do get some blisters. I'm going to my local Disney Store tomorrow to cash in some Disney Gift Cards for Disney Dollars. Since we're still two weeks away, that's all I have done so far. Still have a lot more to do. Anyone else have ideas?

 

[Michael C]

Have a great time on your trip. I think it's important to set priorities for each park. When I visited in July, I photocopied pages from the back of the Unofficial Guide (the one with the the oranges on the cover) that list the best times to visit each attraction and also suggested day plans. I taped them into a small notebook with my own nortes and carried it in my pack. It was the most awesome reference and helped us to sort things out quickly when forced to make a change in plans.

 

[Talsonic]

"Mousekeeping" Staff

Since we are normally a party of 3 (Me, Disney Wife and Disney Daughter), I generally leave $3.00. However, sometimes the "Mousekeepers" do special stuff. They fold the towels into Disney characters or take our little Disney plush toys and create a "party". I up the tip for creativity and the "magic" they provide!

 

[wannabeBelle]

Hey Talsonic, Have the most awesome trip ever!!! Enjoy every minute of it. And if you find a tall cute straight, Beast type of guy who has visions of kissing in the snow during the Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party with a sweet Belle, send him up here to NYC!!

 

[jmewin]

I spend time on these boards getting valuable info. I also get my PS ahead of time. I read several guide books and kind of get a plan of action for my visit. I will make a list of must see attractions. Looking forward very much :wavw


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