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One of the easiest and often over-looked ways to save money on your Disney vacation is to pack carefully!
I have literally spent hundreds of dollars on a Disney vacation that I didn't need to spend because I forgot something at home. Here's some of the more common items forgotten.
- Toiletries -- I've brought my razor and forgot shaving cream or vice-versa. Toothbrush, no toothpaste. Feminine items. You get the idea.
- First-aid items -- my daughter will scream bloody murder over a minor scratch, but a band-aid will take it all away. These are things I always have at home, but seldom remember to bring on vacation and they cost a small fortune, even at a Walgreen's. Inevitably, I end up with 14 boxes of band-aids at home from buying them while on vacation. Just pack them up with your luggage.
- Medicine -- Wow! This one can add up fast! I've spent an easy $100 on cold medicines while at Disney. Of course, it's always stuff I have sitting at home. You never know when that bug your child picked up at school is going to kick in.
- Chargers -- Just recently, I was at Disney and realized I had left my camera charger at home. I figured the battery would probably last, as it was a short trip. Nope. Battery died shortly after realizing I left the charger at home. $50 later, I had a new charger, but was out an unnecessary $50. Cameras, iPods, cell phones, laptops -- remember to pack all these chargers when you get ready to go to Disney. You don't want to miss that picture and you sure don't need to spend an extra $50 for a charger you don't need.
- Disk readers -- For one of my cameras (a Sony -- darn proprietary media cards), I need a disk reader for the camera disk. Don't forget this one at home.
- Extra batteries -- Again, one of those things you have and can get at home for much less than at Disney.
- Sunscreen -- Even living in Florida and knowing the value of sunscreen, we inevitably forget this one. Our sunscreen basket is filled with $10 bottles of sunscreen we bought while on a Disney vacation because we forgot ours at home.
Don't wait until the last minute to pack. Take your time, start early, and make a list. This little effort and planning can save you hundreds of dollars on your Disney vacation.
What items do you forget at home that you wish you added to your list and brought along?
