Packing the Perfect Bag for a Day at the Parks

Being prepared for a day at Disney will make your life much easier. I like to carry a cross body bag and Joe usually either carries a backpack or we stow things under the stroller. Having a backpack allows you to pack some extra things. 

Here is my crossbody bag. It's from Lisa Lori Boutique and I love it! Not only is it super cute but it is reversible and washable too!

*My iphone with a super cute case by 1stopmonogram. 

*Gum (Disney does not sell gum anywhere on property, so if you like to chew, bring your own!)

*Pouch with quarters and pennies to make pressed pennies. This one is so cute and is from Early Bird Stitches. It also works as a small card holder and has a key ring on it.

*Busy Bag-bubbles, play doh, little dolls, etc. to keep busy in line and waiting for food. I love this one from TheScarletThread1. 

I am also using it as a cosmetic bag for the trip down. Its so cute!

*Business card case. This one is from m00nlit. Its super cute and is the perfect case for carrying around both my business cards and the ones of all of my favorite etsy shops to hand out :)

*Wristlet to hold some cash, Disney gift cards, stamps, ID, etc. This one is from The Frozen Mouse and she even sent the cutest little case to hold ear buds.


*My camera with the cutest camera strap by rileyjane designs. It is padded so it makes carry my camera cute and comfy.

I bought this black Northface backpack before our honeymoon to Greece almost 9 years ago. It has been our go-to for traveling and has literally been all over the world. It's amazing quality and I love all the different pockets. It makes organizing a breeze.

In the backpack:

*Ponchos-Plan on it raining. Bring cheap ponchos from the $1 Tree...enough that you can throw them away after each use. 

*Sunscreen. We like to lube up in the hotel room and then reapply through the day.

*Water Bottle and Snacks for Sally-I love this snack box and bottle set from TwoShareThoughts! We fill it with boxes of raisins, goldfish, fruit snacks, apple sauce pouches, nuts, pretzels, etc. We will fill up the water bottle throughout the day.

*Chargers for camera and phones. I also have a battery pack for my phone.

*Autograph book by Dixie Delights and sharpies. I cant wait to share this with you after we have it filled up. Not only do you get autographs in it, but its also a place to put photos...so its sorta like a little memory book. Love it!

*Glow Sticks

*Ziplock Bags

*Diapers and Wipes

*Change of clothes for Sally in a big ziplock bag
*Towel-grab one from the hotel and use it to wipe of wet strollers (its rains a lot in Florida!)

*First Aid Kit by McGLeeDesigns-chap stick, band aids, hand sanitizer, blister block, tylenol, etc. I love that this one is not only super cute but makes all my stuff organized. The seller was sweet and stocked it with some supplies for me.

*Mini spray stain remover or Tide pen (for those messes that are bound to happen)

*Coloring book and crayon roll (we have one from Kaice Joy and love it!)

*Bibs- these disposable ones work great!

*Fork and Spoon for Sally

10 Reasons To pack Ziplock Bags For Your Disney Trip

I personally love being organized and prepared.  Being organized and prepared at Disney will help you have a much more enjoyable trip. Ziplock bags are inexpensive and very handy to have. Here is a list of 10 reasons you need to have them for your Disney trip.

1. Use them to pre-pack all of your kids outfits. One outfit per bag...clothes, hair bows, shoes, etc. In the mornings, all you will have to do is grab a bag and get themdresses. It will also be easy when having your spouse help get the kids ready. Also, dont forget to throw an extra bag of stuff into your bag you are bringing to the parks. Having an extra outfit is very handy. Kids make a mess, get too wet, have an accident? Just use that Ziplock bag (that is now empty) to store. 

2. Use a bag to store your phone and camera in during water rides.

3. Emergency Barf Bag...self explanatory.

4. Use a bag to keep sunscreen, hand sanitizer, etc. That way if they leak, there won't be a mess all over your bag.

5. Unfinished Meals....bags come in handy for leftover snacks and meals. 

6. Put the remote control from the hotel in a bag. Think of how many people touch that thing...and the germs! You can still switch the channels through the bag.

7. Use a bag to save all the little memories for scrapbooking or crafting purposes...tickets, receipts, confetti, napkins, etc. 

8. Use bags to organize your park bag...snacks in one, little activities (crayons, coloring books, bubbles, glow sticks, etc) in another....and so on.

9. Use a bag to store all of your character autograph stuff. Whether  you are doing a traditional autograph book or a photo mat, you will need a space to keep your pens/markers and the actual autograph book/mat. Having it in a bag prevents anything from spilling on it.

10. Make a mini diaper bag...diapers, wipes, powder...have it in an easy to reach place. A bag keeps it all together.

Do you have any other ways that you use Ziplock bags at Disney?

Shop Spotlight: Boland Paper Design Company

Packing for Disney is a very serious matter. We leave in a little over a month and I already have piles starting around the house. I will be sharing a packing list with you soon. I knew I wanted to have the cutest luggage tags out there for our trip...enter Boland Design Paper Company. I found them on Etsy. I love the sleek modern look of these tags. Here are some of my favorite designs. 

They are extremely durable and well made. They also ship very fast...so if you have a last minute trip...no fear!

Boland Design Paper Company also offers some really cute personalized autograph books...a perfect keepsake souvenir for your kids or any of you that are kids at heart.

Our luggage tags came in the mail last week and I am crazy obsessed with them. The colors are fantastic and I love the design. They are going to be so fun on our luggage. I ordered Sally two...one for her suitcase and one for her adorable Minnie backpack :)

Here is a picture of the front. The back has all of our info on it...in case the bags get lost.

Check them out on Etsy here and on Facebook here.  Make sure to tell them I sent you if you order.