Packing for Disney

I am a planner. "Failing to plan is planning to fail." Packing for a trip can be very intimidating to some people, and others just throw stuff in a bag and hope for the best. Since our budget is so tight, I'm hoping to save some money by slowly stockpiling what we'll need for the trip throughout the year and not have to buy it right before we leave or while we're in Florida. Since I like to think that I'm organized, I have my list split up into categories/suitcases and the final part of the list is for food and beverages needed for the trip. I'm not packing for everyone involved but I am packing for two adults and a child. My method is packing per suitcase. I can fit my clothes in one suitcase, my son's in another, and my boyfriends can fit into another. That's 3 suitcases, plus an "everything else" suitcase, and then food & beverages. I'm also packing "carry-ons" even though we are driving. Following is my list.
Kymm’s Bag-In Front Seat
Map Lysol Wipes Tums Band aids
Toll Money Dramamine Toilet Seat Covers Mouthwash
Food Money Tylenol Kleenex Hand Sanitizer
Sunglasses Meds Ibuprofen Excedrin
Id’s Cell Phone Camera Earplugs
Credit Card Cell Phone Charger Reading Material Disney Information
Pens Guidebooks Camera Charger Toiletries
Small Notebook Jake’s Meds Lost child Pack Napkins
Wet Ones Sinus Meds Neosporin TP
Chap Stick Contact Case Contact Solution Blanket
Ipod Car Charger

In Back Seat (easy access)
Camera SD Cards Kleenex Playing Cards
Batteries Wet Ones Lysol Wipes Trivia Cards
Handheld Games Sunglasses Umbrella Small Towels
Paper Towels

Packed In Luggage-Small Bag
Straightner Extension cord Hair Bands
Moisturizer Clothespins Address Labels
Acne Cream Bug spray Ponchos/Raincoats
Lotion Trash bags Shampoo
Razors Kleenex (travel size only) Conditioner
Lysol Wipes Baby Wipes Face Wash
Laundry Soap Sunscreen Soap
Softener/Dryer Sheets Nail Clippers Brush & Comb
Q-Tips Large Ziploc Bags Highlighters
Sharpies Hair Spray Make-up
Stamps Toothbrushes Toothpaste
Deodorant Tweezers

Jake’s Amusement Bag
Game boy Charger Blanket Travel Pillow
Movies Portable DVD Player Games
Small Toys
Cars Action Figures 1 Stuffed animal to sleep with
Crayons Note book Books
Coloring Books Pencils
Camera
4 Double-a batteries
Eye Glasses CaseJake’s Luggage-Small Bag
Clothes
2 Pants Ears
3 Shorts Mickey Mouse Pen
4 T-Shirts Swimming Trunks
3 Long Sleeved Shirts Beach Towel
6 Socks 6 Underwear
3 Pajama’s 2 Sweatshirts
Light Jacket

Brian’s Luggage
2 Pants Swimming Trunks
3 Shorts Beach Towel
4 T-shirts Poncho/Umbrella
2 Long sleeved shirts Sweater/sweatshirt/Jacket
4 Underwear 4 Socks

Kymm’s Luggage
3 Pants 2 Capri’s Bathing Suit
4 T-shirts 4 Long sleeved shirts Beach Towel
2 Sweatshirts 4 Socks Birthday Presents
4 Underwear 3 Bra’s Inflatable pillows (to sit on)

Snacks to pack for Disney
In Cooler
Bottled Water Pudding Butter
Pop Applesauce
Juice Boxes Ranch Dressing (dip)
Tea Fruit Cups

Packed in Box/Bag
Chips Mini-Muffins Chex Mix
Powdered drink mixes Cereal Pretzels
Sugar Pop Tarts Goldfish crackers
Sweet ‘n Low Fruit Snacks/roll ups Tea bags
Granola Bars Yo go’s Sweet stuff
Donuts Cashews Popcorn
Bagels Salt & Pepper

Supplies-Packed in Box
Disposable Bowls Coffee filters
Plastic spoons & forks Garbage Bags
Napkins or Paper towels Dishwasher tabs
Collapsible cooler-for car at the parks
Large Ziploc bags (for ice) Dish Soap
Disposable cups with lids Insulated Lunch Box

Note that I'm only packing enough clothes as necessary, I'll be doing a load or two of laundry while we're there. Which is a choice I made to save on space. I'm also packing for all types of weather since predictions are usually incorrect in Cleveland. For example, we were told a light dusting of snow, we ended up with 10 inches of snow. Most of the items I'm packing could be bought while we're there but since I'd rather be prepared I'm packing them with us.

To get started just make a list of what you think you might need and add to it as necessary. Obviously we all know we need clothing, daily toiletries (toothpaste, shampoo, etc), and forms of payment. After the basics just keep adding, review your list when you feel you need to and add or subtract items as needed.