As our Disney World vacation gets closer and closer my anxiety level gets higher and higher. Like most people I love counting down the days to our Disney World trip. As the number goes from 90 days down to 60 and then 30 I feel a sense of urgency to make sure I have everything together.

One of the biggest helpers to me is my Disney World Spread Sheet. I use my spread sheet with help from Touring Plans and our Guide to Walt Disney World Section (Planning Link at the top of the page) to figure out where we are eating, which park to visit, and any or all special events available.

Once I have my Spread Sheet ready I like to create a Check List for each trip just so I can mentally check off things to ease my anxiety. Here is my checklist which you are free to use. Depending on how you travel, where your staying, and many other varibles you may need to customize yours to suit your needs.

Packing

• Suitcases and Luggage Tags
• Diaper Bag and Print out of Baby Care Stations
• Sample Size Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, Detergent, Dryer Sheetsm Aloe, Bullfrog Sunscreen, Tylenol, Excedrin, Baby Tylenol, Benedryl, Bandaids, Wipes, Sanatizer (Visit Target)
• Refillable Water Bottles, Mio Water Enhancers, Snacks (Target)
• Buy Leapster Explorer Game and a few mobile toys for baby
• Visit Dollar Tree for small daily gifts for kids
• Cell Phone Battery Charger
• Camera & Video Camera Bag and Accessories (charger, usb cables, sd card)
• Clean up laptop and check bag
• Towels and blankets
• Hats & Glasses
• MNSSHP Outfits
• Order Chip and Co T-Shirts

Quick Tip – What I like to do with my Shampoo and Body Wash is when a bottle gets to be about 1/4 left in there I pull it aside and put it under the sink and save it for our Disney World Vacation. It is easier and cheaper to bring just what you think you will use and then throw away any leftovers at Walt Disney World. Not to mention on your trip home you leave extra room for all the Shampoo and Soap you will be bringing back with you

Vehicle & Stroller

• Oil Change
• Air Filter
• Wiper Blades
• Check Tires
• Clean out van & remove old toys and junk
• Car Wash
• DVD Movies for kiddies
• Make Disney Mix Music (CD)
• Make sure AAA Membership is current and info is available
• Clean out stroller
• Get ribbon or something to identify stroller
• Print out directions or Save Resort Info to GPS

Confirmation

• Call to confirm reservations
• Check online to confirm ADR’s
• Start checking Long Range Weather outlook
• Confirm Stroller Reservation
• Confirm Flight Info
• Call Alarm Company and make sure info is current
• Schedule Mail & Newspaper Pickup
• Purchase Annual Pass and get TIW Info

So I think that is about it. You can also check out this list Tricia wrote to get more ideas. Her list is geared more towards a week out and is no where near as extensive as mine. Everyone is different. Some people will be a lot more organized than me and others like to wing it and not plan at all. However you get ready for your Disney World Vacation check back with us as we always try to offer you tips and tricks to make your Disney Vacation enjoyable and stress free.

If you have some more suggestions for me let me know in the comment box below. I would hate to overlook something!

>>Chip

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Chip is owner of and webmaster of Chip and Co - Your source for Disney Park News, Planning Tips, Giveaways, and More. When he is not writing about Disney News, or Planning Tips, you will find him counting down the days to his next Disney World Vacation. Watch for him at the 2013 D23 Expo or over on the Chip and Co Facebook Page.