Friday, December 23, 2011

Almost cruise time--a packing list

I always find myself waiting until the very last minute to pack, and then trying to remember everything that I need to take.  Have you ever wondered what you should pack to take on your Disney Cruise?  Below are a few items that you might not think of when packing, that will come in handy:
First, make sure to take a a day bag to carry onboard (without checking at the port.--since your luggage may not arrive until close to dinner time.)  In the day bag you should have:
  • Medications (I recommend in their original containers)
  • Passport and travel documents
  • Camera (batteries, memory cards, etc.)
  • Bathing suit, sunglasses & Sunscreen (and a cover up)
  • Reading material (books, Kindle, Nook, etc.)

    Things to take you might not otherwise think of:
  • Power Strip (there are very few plugs in the room to use)
  • Gallon size zip-lock bags (for those wet items that just won't dry before packing)
  • Downy Wrinkle Release
  • a sweater or jacket
  • pre-printed labels with your name/address/contact info on it to use for your luggage (for disembarking the ship)
  • wine/alcohol/spirits (yes, you can carry these on with you)
  • water (you can take bottled water with you, then you won't have to purchase it once onboard)
  • corkscrew (if you bring your own wine)
  • fold up hamper
  • sewing kit
  • individual packets of laundry soap (tide makes a sink pack that is perfect!)
  • stain stick or wipes (like shout stain wipes)
Dinner attire is "cruise casual,"  which means no shorts, swimwear or tank tops. Palo diners will want to dress up a bit more than when dining at Lumiere's or Triton's, though Guests are free to dress up for any dinner.  Make sure you take dressy clothes for formal/semi-formal nights if you are on a 7 night or longer cruise.
Hopefully you will find this helpful--now I'm off to packing!  Only 2 more days before DreamFinder Travel sets sail on the Disney Wonder for New Year's Eve!  

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