1st trip questions

[DBCS]

Hello all,

We are fairly new DVC members going on our first trip to OKW in Oct.

I saw at one time a list posted of things that DVC members pack to go in the properties.
I can't find this could someone help?

I have also posted that we have a speciality cruise for iluminations booked for 8:30 Weds, Oct 10. We have 8 slots available on our boat if anyone would like to share with us.

I have also read about water mice, do these replace the water sprites? Where is the nearest place to rent and what is DD.

Thank you,

Doug

 

[dianeschlicht]

What you pack depends on what size unit you are staying in. You will need different things for a studio than the 1,2,or 3 bedroom units. Studios don't have laundry facilities in the unit or regular dishes. There is only a microwave, toaster, coffee maker and under counter fridge. In the regular units, we usually only pack laundry tablets, sugar, salt, pepper, and coffee and tea. We stop at the Publix market on our way in from the airport to do grocery shopping. We tend to pack less clothes because the laundry facilities make it so easy to wash a load each night. We also wash the night before we check out since it is easier to pack clean clothes than dirty ones, and makes the unpacking at home much easier.

 

[BillPA]

Here is a list that was posted by CathyCanada on July 16, 1999 at 09:14:18:

Feel free to add to it!
Thanks to the great group last night for contributing!
CC

PACKING TIPS

address book, stamps and pre-addressed labels
aloe vera gel
antacids
anti-bacterial gel (Purell)
autograph book and fat pen (easier for characters to hold)
back pack
bandaids
batteries -for camera and video camera
Bengay
books/magazines
bottle straps for water bottles
bubble bath (for jacuzzi!)
camera (and waterproof one for Typhoon Lagoon)
cash and credit cards
coffee (premeasured)
coins for pressed penny/quarter machines
confirmation numbers for PSs
corkscrew
cotton sweater
dishsoap (in a small bottle to wash your refillable botles)
Disney guidebooks and notes
disposable camera -great for the kids
disposable contact lens -especially for contact wearers who like to
frequent the water parks!
earplugs
e-mail addresses for sending e-mail postcards
emergency numbers or contacts from home
extras (brokenin walking shoes, bathing suits, etc)
fanny packs
film -if you can purchase prepaid film developing, do it, it's a great deal
first aid kit -a small home-made one will suffice
flashlight -small ones are great for kids who are afraid of dark rides
Gravol (anti-nausea medicine)
gum
hats
headache remedies with ibuprofen for sunburns
Health Insurance card
Juice boxes
Kleenex -purse pack size
laundry soap & dryer sheets -pre-measured and in ziplock bags (or Exclaim
sheets)
lip balm with sunscreen
"mister" fan -battery operated fan with spray
moleskin and other "foot fixers"
needle and thread
nightlight
notebook and pens -for jotting down trip report details
passes
PhotoLab envelopes to immediately mail away for processing
photos of children and ID(in case they get lost, God forbid!)
plane tickets
playing cards/travel games
plastic cutlery
powdered drink mix to add to water for instant drinks in the parks
prescription medications and a general antibiotic in powdered form (with
premeasured bottle of sterile water to mix it with)
proof of auto insurance -for car rental
rain ponchos/umbrella
safety pins
sinus medicine
snacks (Granola bars, small jar of peanut butter, dried fruits and nuts,
etc)
stain remover wipes (or stick)
sunglasses & "wags" (strings to hang the glasses around your neck)
sunscreen
suitcase (empty to bring back all those souvenirs!)
Swiss Army knife
tape (double-sided for emergency repairs)
tea bags
travellers cheques
video camera and extra tapes
water bottles -empties to fill up with water daily, cheaper than buying in
the parks
water shoes
wet wipes
wristwatches to synchronize meeting time with all family members
ziplock bags

 

[JillU-DVC]

One thing I didn't see on the long list is a fitted sheet for the bed - Disney, like all hotels, uses flat sheets for the bottom sheet. I'm a restless sleeper, so I frequently end up sleeping the bare mattress, or end up tangled in the bottom sheet.

I always bring a king sized fitted sheet (not WHITE, so I can remember it's ours when it's time to pack to go home), and use that over the standard bottom sheet - get a double layer of sheet underneath, and dno't have to worry about getting wrapped up in it at night.

 

[Tim27]

Water mice are water sprites, just had a name change a few years ago. You can not rent at OKW. You can rent them downtown if you wish.

 

[buckylarue]

DD is Downtown Disney, including the Marketplace, Pleasure Island and Westside sections. The boat rental is at the Marketplace area, and you can catch a boat there from OKW by the Hospitality House.

 

[DBCS]

Thanks for the replies,

We are looking forward to our trip,

I have not had any replies on the Iluminations Cruise, but hopefully some DIS members will be interested.

Any tips / recommendations for a 1st time visitor to the Old Key West.

 

[DBCS]

Hey guys!
We have booked a party of 5 on our boat and are now looking for a party of 3 to fill it up!! It will be a great trip so let us know!!!
Barbara