Anyone else over pack?

[arob414]

You would be asking that of someone (pre-mom days) who used to pack 3 pieces of luggage for a 2 night stay...at the Opry Hotel...I only live 30 minutes away. The same person who packed 7 prs of heels, of varying colors and heights, because I couldn't decide what I wanted to wear. Becoming a mom has forced me to pack less...for me. Baby stuff took up all the room. First trip home, with new baby, I had my Camry totally loaded with "stuff" for the baby. As they have gotten older, thankfully, we have less stuff to carry.

We go to Disney, next month. We will be there 10 days. I am "saying" we will take 5 outfits, each, and wash. Reality is I will probably pack way too much stuff, as usual, because you never know. But, then where will we put our new "stuff"? I plan on taking 6 pieces of luggage and 3 carryons, when we go. We are entitled to that, right? That way I really hope we have room for more "stuff". I am a shopaholics and I am raising 2 more.

[Magical JenK]

OK that's it...I am checking your shoes and outfit out on Saturday. If the shoes don't match, I WILL be posting on here!! Stay tuned to the great mini-SR meet report for a report on Jen's outfit!

Ah man...now that's PRESSURE...I'll be sure to wear something really good...and matchy!

[MooseBrains]

We have evolved. I used a packing list the second time I went and I brought everything but the kitchen sink. It really was stupid. First aid at all parks will provide you with a bandaide, tylenol, sunscreen, etc. Yes, I bring my own sunscreen but if I forget while in the park we are ok.

I do bring sample packs of laundry detergent, and I do laundry so I don't have to pack so many clothes. We have our favorites while at Disney.

When we rent DVC points, I pack a box and a cooler of food. I am much better now at packing lighter.

But there is still the ponchos, glow in the dark braclets, and tons of crap we really don't need.

[eaglesdare]

overpacker here also!
even on our 2 day camping trips, i pack like i am staying at a hotel for 5 days.

i am not fashionable, but the trip we took in april i did bring way too many flip flops and sandals. unfortunatley the one pair i should have brought was my hiking boots.
this trip i am bringing them, and 1 (yes i said one, 1) pair of flip flops and 1 pair of sneakers.

i must get my luggage out and start preparing. i am 2 months away today from arrival day. i must start so i know what i will be buying down there. this past december i bought a couple tee's and never got the chance to wear them. now to try to find them and throw in the suitcase.

i am going to try very hard to pack a little bit light this time.

i even pack an iron, yup i know they have them in the rooms, but you never know. and i wonder why i bring it, as i have never ironed once on a trip to disney. i also pack a blow dryer, again why? as i never use one there either. i wash, and flip and put up in a scrunchy and off we go.

sad, very very sad.

[kerry34]

We are heading out for Disney this thursday night (driving) and I am just about done packing. I can say for the first time ever that I am very proud of myself, I have not overpacked. We are renting a house with a washer and dryer and figured this time, we will just wash the clothes when we need them. We each have enough outfits for four days, plus sweatshirts, pjs, and 1 pair of jeans just in case. Our bags are not stuffed to the brim this time. Last year when we went, we didnt wear half of what we packed, so I swore this time I was going to cut back!!!

By the way Jen....have a really great trip and if I should see you by any chance, I will come and introduce myself in person!!!!!