What else do I need to figure out for our trip?

My trip to Walt Disney World is slowly approaching and since this is the furthest and longest I have ever traveled on my own, I am not sure if I have figured everything out that I need to figure out.

Here is what I have for sure:

1. Flights have been booked

2. Hotel has been booked

3. Transportation to and from the airport in Florida has been booked

4. Rides to the airport here in California have been figured out

5. Park tickets have been purchased

I think that's all. We aren't renting a car because we aren't quite old enough and we won't need it since we will be staying on site and there's free transportation there. We haven't made any sort of dining reservations in the parks because we aren't planning on any specific places to eat. I think the rest of stuff can be played by ear, but at the same time I can't shake the feeling that I am forgetting something.

What am I missing?

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Trish A. Apr 3, 2009, 12:10pm EDT

I always pack snacks for the waiting time in the airport and maybe while in the park.

One suggestion while in the park. Buy a drink that is in a container you can continue to refill with water. We used to buy our girls fruit juices in plastic shaped fruit containers and the rest of the day was taken care of.

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Kim A. Apr 3, 2009, 12:30pm EDT

I know you haven't made any dining reservations as of yet, but if there is a place that you are really wanting to eat, I'd call and make one since many of the more popular ones are booked up - especially ones in EPCOT since the Flower & Garden Festival would still be going on in May. I'll mull this one over and see if there's anything else to add.

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Debbie W. Apr 3, 2009, 12:44pm EDT

Sunscreen-It's freakin' hot here !

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Angelina C. Apr 3, 2009, 12:45pm EDT

Trish: Thanks for the tip. We're planning on getting water bottles with the filters in them. I found out that you can get free cups of ice water at any of the food counters so we plan on getting those and them putting them into the bottles.

Kim: I think it's mostly that we don't know of any of the restaurants so I'd rather just go with what's available when we get there instead of picking one now that we're uncertain on. Also, what's the Flower and Garden Festival?

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Matt Hughes Apr 3, 2009, 4:07pm EDT

Keep in mind, too, that if you're staying at a resort within the park, you can take Disney's Magical Express to your hotel from Orlando International Airport and then back (for free.) It's excellent - they even take care of your bags from the airport and deliver them right to your room, so you don't have to wait for them. So if your #3 means you booked some kind of paid transportation, you probably don't need it.

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Angelina C. Apr 3, 2009, 4:24pm EDT

Thanks Matt, that's exactly what we're using! That's part of why we chose to stay on site.

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Kim A. Apr 3, 2009, 10:00pm EDT

Angelina, you check out more on EPCOT's by clicking on the Flower & Garden Festival link. There's concerts, special exhibits, seminars, workshops and so much more that you can see/do there through May 31st.

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Deborah C. Apr 10, 2009, 5:02am EDT

I would go online and view the layout of the parks and the attractions that you are interested in. 'playing it by ear' could end up with a 'deer in the headlight' look. It's best to have someone kind of itinerary when going to the parks. Do not crisscross the parks or you will only be able to see half of what you want to.

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michelle m. Apr 16, 2009, 3:59pm EDT

If you think you might want a character meal you may want to check out what is available online and then think about booking one. You may find they are all booked and you can't get one when you are there. There are web-sites that post information on each resturant and menus. Also you may want to check the early entry or late night parks for each day you are there. If you are not going to go early avoid the early entry park for that day. Ditto on the late nights. Have fun!! ºoº

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