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What did you do on/for your last trip that you will never do again?
We're leaving tomorrow --great time to ask this question, right? I'm not talking about attractions but other things -- like overpacking, underpacking, too many ADRs, not enough ADRs, going to the parks every day, not going every day, using PhotoPass, not using PhotoPass, etc.
I'm looking for specific things that YOU have learned by experience that you won't bring/do again on your next trip. Again, not looking for advice on attractions but for trip planning.
Thanks in advance!
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Stayed offsite and did not add the park hopper option.
[I]Hello. We are the Bradshaws. And We are Disneyholics.
September 2000- Music
June 2004- Pop
June 2006- Movies
February 2008- Offsite (Won't Do That Again!)
May 2009- First Ever Disney Camping Trip!
June 2011- Pop
Feb 2012- Sports
Dec 2012- Movies
May 2014- Pop
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Not packing more shoes and socks for DD 13. She packed her own and only took 1 pr of flip-flops and no socks. Of course, she got bad blisters and I had to buy her some Crocs. Well, she wore the Crocs without socks and got some more bad blisters. I had to spend $11.00 on a single pr of socks in Norway which I then washed out in the sink at our resort every night. From now on, we each have at least 2 prs of shoes and several prs of socks. This is NOT a problem with DD 8 who would bring one suitcase full of shoes if I let her pack.
I've found that making DD's carry their own stuff cuts down on the amount of stuff that I carry, it cuts down on the stuff they bring in general. Our rule: you want it, you carry it. The only exception to this is when DH wears shorts without pockets (which he tries not to do) so I have to carry his cell phone and wallet in my bag. The same rule applies for DD's when packing a carry-on or travel bag: if it doesn't fit in your backpack, it doesn't come along.
Kathy ºoº
LET'S GO BUCS!
Next trip - June '14
Past trips:
6/13, 4/13, 7/12, 7/11, 1/11, 8/10, 7/09, 3/09, 8/08, 8/07, 12/06, 9/05, 7/03, 7/98, 5/96, 8/93, '70's X 2
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The best thing I did... send a couple of boxes down ahead of time with extra food and toiletries and shoes.
The worst thing? Trying to get to DTD from MK. IMPOSSIBLE! Plus, when we tried to get back to the BC, it took FOREVER. We'll plan DTD better next time!
OOoh. The second best thing? Doing an in room babysitter for a night!!! Highly recommend it!
PS We love going to the parks every day, even if it is only for a while
Last Trip: April 2015 CBR
Next Trip: Sept 2015 Boardwalk
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I've learned not to bother with taking makeup, it's just a waste of time (I will be taking it on the cruise however). Best new thing I've learned (from cruiser tips) an over the door shoe organizer- took one last time and kept all of are toiletries, belts, socks, whatever fit in the pockets, handy and organized. I just had it on the closet door nearest the bathroom which made it super convenient to grab stuff coming and going, I'll never travel without it again! Have a magical trip!
May'98-WL
Sept'01-POFQ
Oct'03-ASM
Aug'04-CBR & Charley
Dec'05- WL-Joined DVC
June'06- DL's Grand Californian
Nov '06 SSR
Oct '07 SSR with extended family
Oct '08 Disney Wonder/OKW
Nov '09 AKV @ Kidani
Nov '10 Kidani
Nov '11 VWL
May-June 13 Kidani
Feb-March '14 SSR
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Never go w/out a pkg or 2 of $ store rain ponchos.
Use them during those afternoon showers and they take up no room at all.
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It's funny you should ask this...my friend just reminded me how I had said last September that I would not do the dining plan again because ADRs took too much of our time from playing in the parks. Well we're scheduled for free dining again this Sept. I realize now we need those ADRs to make us slow down and take a rest every now & then.
Multiple wonderful trips; Next June 2012
"All it takes is faith and trust...and just a little bit of pixie dust."
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I won't over plan or go with too many expectations. Learn to go with the flow and figure there is also next time. If people get cranky, stop figure out the problem and solve it early. Don't let kids skip meals.
Sept 2002 POFQ
Mar 2004 Disneyland
Oct/Nov 2007 POR
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Don't take mother in law. Other than that, can pretty much go with the flow.
Bailey's Drhama
Coming up :) Sept 16 AKL Club Level*
*Sept 15 POR***Sept 14 - AKL*
*Nov 12 - POR***Sept 11 & 09 - POFQ*
*Sept 08 - POR***Sept 07 - OKW*
*Dec 06 - CBR***Sept 05 - W Cabins*
*Dec 03 - CSR & WL***Sept 01 & 99 - off site*
*June 98 - ASM***Dec 97 & 96 - GF*
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go home.
next time i swear i'm not going home!
16 FW, SS
15 CS, FW
14 CS,FW,POR
13 BCW
12 BC
11 BC
10 FW
09 DEC
08 FW,POR
07 OK, SS, CBR, POR
06 POLY,AS,FW,YC
05 SS,FW
04 GF,CR,POLY,POP,ASM
03 BC,WL
02 AKL
01 WLV,GF
00 BC
99 POLY, POR
98 CS,BW
97 C
96 FQ,OK
95 CB,BW
94 WL
93 OKW
92 DL
91 RMG
90 RMG
83 TH
76 V
71 HI
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2 things:
1. Won't go on spring break again, every park was crowded all the time.
2. I won't stay in MK until 3AM with 9AM ADRs at Chef Mickey the next day.
Bern
WDW - 85,88,89,96,08,10,12,13,16,18,19
Universal - Cabana Bay, May 2019
August 2020 - Port Orleans Riverside
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Originally Posted by drhama
Don't take mother in law. Other than that, can pretty much go with the flow.
So true!!!! We must have the same mother in law!
Jodi ºoº
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We would change two things from our last trip:
#1 - not getting the Deluxe Dining Plan again. Just too expensive, too much time spent eating and way too much food.
#2 - not planning a resort and pool day. On our next trip we'll plan an extra day or two to just relax, DTD and enjoy the resort.
Heather aka ibelieveindisneymagic
INTERCOT Staff
Engaged at the castle!
My Disney Home is POFQ
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we will never again try to get from one resort to another by bus.
Taxi's for us.
Way faster and way less stress if your on a time frame.
Disneyland: many, MANY times!
WDW:POR POFQ BWV WLV ASMu POLY
Am I a huge disney fan? YOU BETCHA! I blame it all on my parents! They are the one's that walked around Disneyland all day to induce labor! Yep, I've been going to Disneyland since the day before I was born!
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Decided to drived to GF for our ADR-in the pouring rain-BIG mistake! The walk from the parking lot was at least as far as it would have been at TTC. We got SOAKED and were late b/c we sat in the car so long waiting for it to let up.
"That’s the real trouble with the world, too many people grow up." ~Walt Disney
Disneyland 1987
WDW 1992
POFQ 6/25/01-7/1/01
POP 6/26/06-7/1/06
POP 8/4/08-8/9/08
POR 8/5/09-8/12/09
POR 10/27-10/31
Next Trip- POR 6/23-6/28
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Take an empty suitcase for souvieners! We've learned to take one with us. That way you pack less and have room to bring stuff home. On our last trip....we filled it completely.
Go Nashville Predators!
9/09 ASMo
10/08 ASMu
9/07 Caribbean Beach
1/07 Marriott - family trip
9/06 Coronado Springs
09/03 Coronado Springs - Honeymoon
10/99 Coronado Springs
06/96 Old Key West
07/93 Beach Club
12/91 Offsite - High School Trip
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Originally Posted by drhama
Don't take mother in law. Other than that, can pretty much go with the flow.
Been there!
Upcoming Trips:
March '11 Beach Club Villas
July '11 Disney Institute Seminar-Beach Club
Aug '11 Wonder to Alaska
Nov '11 BLT
DVC Member Since 11/06
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Honestly, our last trip was close to perfect. The only thing that we plan on changing for our next trip is this.....take time to explore the fun outside of the parks.
We saw a special that focused a LOT on Fort Wilderness. We really want to go and check it out. We want to take a day to just enjoy each other doing some bike riding, maybe some horseback, and the campfire with Chip & Dale. That sounds like a nice fun and relaxing day. It will be nice to get away from the lines and crowds for a day of the vacation.
For those of you who said not take your MIL, I am so sorry!! I would LOVE to have my MIL on a trip with us. We just can't convince her to come. God has truly blessed me with a most amazing MIL!! She's the best! I guess I am the lucky one!
John (aka HndrdPrcnt)
DL CM 1987 - 1994
CM WDW Trips 87,89,90,92
CBR 1994
Beach Club 1998
All Stars 2000
POP Sept 25-Oct 2 2006
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I would have to say overpacking. No matter how hard I try I always do this and then I never have enough room for lots of soulveneirs.
I always think well it would be great to have extra shirts to choose from and such or I never wear them at home maybe I could wear it there but I never do. If you don't usually wear it it doesn't mean you're going to want to wear it or feel comfortable in it on vacation.
Carribean Beach '95
Wilderness Lodge '96 '97 '98
All Star Music '00 '01 '04
Off-site '03
All Star Movie '05 '06
All Star Music 07'
Pop Century with DBF Sep 08'
Pop Century with family March 09'
Next trip: Disney and Universal Studios April 2015!
PINK!
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