DISNEY LAUNDRY TIP- We are a family of 5 and usually stay 9-10 days in Disney and because of that we usually do laundry while we are there! We bring a laundry bag, detergent pods, and fabric softener sheets, all easy to travel with. We also make a room request to be near the laundry room. Every other day or 2 I get up about 6, run down to the laundry room start the loads, go back to the room shower, get the hubby up when I get out, he then runs down swaps loads to the dryer, then he showers, we get the kids up and then at some point go grab the dry clothes and while our kiddos are getting ready we fold the clothes, which loads are so small it doesn't take long and pop them back in the suitcase and pull out what might need to be reworn. We are then ready to hit the parks when they open! Best part when we get home we just have one small bag of laundry from the last day to wash and the rest just gets put away straight from the suitcase! It really doesn't intrude much at all on our enjoyment of our trip!
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
You sound super organized and like you have a Disney vacation down to a science. Do all Disney resorts have a laundry room because I've never seen one at Riverside.
@markyeiter32576 жыл бұрын
We don't bring a bath mat, but my family all brings flip flops and we wear them in the shower while we are showering so that our feet don't touch the bath floor or the bathroom floor when we get out. :-) I had some bad experiences in college and started wearing flip flops from then on out! Your bath mat idea is NOT weird at all. :-) - Debbie
6 жыл бұрын
Mark Yeiter I had some bad experiences at College too in the Showers!! So i wear Crocs in showers in Hotels. We r gonna bring a Bath mat in 2019.
@EChord15 жыл бұрын
I travel regularly and do the same with the flip flops. They work great in the shower/tub.
@idhungw3 жыл бұрын
I do the same with flip flops but my friend who sometimes I travel with don’t lol
@angelicavera4643 жыл бұрын
Yea I also wear flip flops cuz I got a wart one time
@laurasmith77626 жыл бұрын
Instead of a bath mat we take cheap flip flops because we get them for 90p approx $1 then we throw them away before we go back home
@rnguyen25162 жыл бұрын
A bath mat is a great idea. My grandmother slipped in a hotel bathroom-so dangerous! She had to have multiple surgeries. Definitely a great item to consider with seniors or anyone else who may be compromised in any way, also!
@user-yo2kz5vz4q6 жыл бұрын
Shower shoes/bathroom slipper is a must have item in Asian Countries due to moisture and athlete feet fungus... EVEN in community pool, spa and sauna area...
@nancyhamilton44946 жыл бұрын
One of the things I would add to the list, that I take with me everywhere, is Tide-To-Go. It is amazing. My daughter spilled chocolate ice cream on her white skort when we were at Hollywood Studios, and it got it out, dried quickly, and one would never know that 10 minutes before there had been an unsightly stain on her clothes. LOL, I keep it in my purse for me as well. It also works well to pre-treat stains if you have to wait a few days to do laundry.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Oh yes! I usually take Shout Wipes with me!
@gracesinks68636 жыл бұрын
We take a pop up hamper and have since me and my sister were really little! Our dad takes a bigger duffel bag type suitcase that we also load with snacks and such that won’t be brought back. On the way home we load his bag with the laundry that way we have room for souvenirs in our other bags and sometimes have even managed to fold up one or two of the other bags for the drive home. We have one rule with the hamper though, everything gets folded up before it gets put in there. Sounds weird, I know. But that way it will fit in the bag much easier and we don’t have to waste time folding it all at once.
@amandamlewis446 жыл бұрын
Disney will bring you a laundry basket as many as you would like for your room. Since DVC villas has washing machines and dryers they have laundry basket. 😊 I also bring pump hand soap, so we can use that instead of the bars.
@thewadsquad6 жыл бұрын
Love all your tips!! You find such awesome little trinkets! Aaah so bummed you got stuck in tropical storm Albert!! Typically they don’t come this early!! Shoe covers- genius. Haha! They look silly but their feet are feelin’ good!!
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
That's what I thought but the lady at the front desk said, "Oh, this is normal for this time of year!" I know she lives there and I don't but in all my years of going to Disney in May, we have NEVER had that happen before.
@dani39356 жыл бұрын
Love your tips. Being a Disney Travel Agent I look for tips and tricks for my clients! I also send them to your channel. Love your content and look forward to all of your videos!
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
That’s such a big compliment, thank you! I think Wednesday’s video will be on interest to you and your clients. 😊
@nsloane53846 жыл бұрын
Terrific ideas! I did Disneyland & Sea World with my young son 25 to 30 years ago. While I didn't have most of the cool gadgets and helpers you young women had, we still enjoyed our trips. I enjoy watching all these advice and "hacks" for traveling with kids videos. I smile, shake my head and think to myself how much less stuff I could have packed & and taken to and from our destinations, just "in case". I'm also happy to see that I wasn't the only mommy who planned ahead!
@kishakataria14303 жыл бұрын
Shoe covers... lol. I just bring some Chelsea style rain boots with chunky heels. Keeps you from slipping in deep puddles without being uncomfortable, silly-looking, or too obvious.
@MSSKodiak6 жыл бұрын
Something else I always pack, whether I’m flying or driving is a bottle koozie. I usually buy a bottled drink in the airport, and that way I can stick it in my carry on without it getting anything wet from condensation and it stays colder a little longer. Same benefits for theme parks and sticking a bottle of water in my backpack.
@alirocks115 жыл бұрын
Nope I'm the same. Flip flop always for hotel showers.
@tanyarose74816 жыл бұрын
I usually take a can of Lysol anywhere we go on vacation and spray the bathroom down, waterproof shoes, and don't you have a flashlight on your phone?
@almahernandez066 жыл бұрын
I use difecting wipes First day i wipe down all bathroom lol my family thinks im crazy
6 жыл бұрын
I do Same thing now that i have my Baby!! I take Xtra Precautions for his Health!!
@kasandrabenitez71385 жыл бұрын
I do the same
@NyCaliTx6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I just got back from Disney about 3 weeks ago, we just missed all the rain! Hope you all still had a good trip.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you missed all of the rain! : )
@hospicenurse886 жыл бұрын
WHAAAT? with the phone holder 😯 awesome
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Isn't that neat?!
@JennHeg6 жыл бұрын
We fly and I still bring a pop up hamper everywhere we travel. I don’t obviously keep it in there at the end of the trip, but it’s still helpful to keep all the dirty laundry in one location so clean and dirty don’t get mixed together by my toddlers. Also just helpful to corral all the junk in the hotel room! Great tips!
@SHIRLEYZAPORZON6 жыл бұрын
Great video, lots of little tips. Think the bathmat a good idea, for me, tubs always slippery. Love the phone holder! Thanks for sharing !!
@Gloverelacing6 жыл бұрын
glow sticks to keep in the hotel rm in case electric goes out. yes it happen once 2 us dollar store b day section take afew as they work well in the bathroom and last 10 hrs or more
@laurievera51376 жыл бұрын
Why not wear crocs, chacos, tevas, etc. instead of shoes and socks???
@kellyh44806 жыл бұрын
Laurie Vera that’s what we do!
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
I don't have any and I personally like the support of athletic shoes but when it rains it does cause a bit of a problem. :(
@abbiejoliec31336 жыл бұрын
A Place to Nest I am about to buy water-resistant shoes from Aetrex. Great arch support. I will wear these on days the weather report looks like rain.
@kelseywhalen89355 жыл бұрын
Laurie Vera because wearing shoes can get slippery on the bathtub floor, and you could slip and fall
@corrina98305 жыл бұрын
When you walk around awhile you will want running shoes.
@emmyaddams10076 жыл бұрын
Nothing surprises me after the eraser scrubbings down the shirt 😂 but i totally feel ya on the bathmat!
@katepapala82684 жыл бұрын
It’s like if you don’t bring something you always need it and you don’t have it but when you bring something you don’t need it but you have it just in case
@autumnwhite97395 жыл бұрын
That Phone Lanyard was cool! Thanks for sharing that!
@journeys_with_jen6 жыл бұрын
Great tips, thanks for sharing. Love the shoe covers. When your feet are wet, it is miserable!
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
It really is miserable!
@kendal97885 жыл бұрын
You can bring plastic grocery bags to use as shoe covers. My younger sister used to do this on mornings it rained before school
@richardphillips76225 жыл бұрын
You are a Disney Pro. Great tips. We too go every year and one trip, like you all, had many days of drenching, pouring rain and it was our worse trip by far. We even had a hurricane trip and were evacuated and it STILL was better than the rain trip. 😂😂😂😂
@aplacetonest5 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Oh rain is so horrible! You try to stay positive and happy but there's so much walking between rides that you just get soaked! Not to mention how cold it is once you're inside and everything is air conditioned. That's pretty funny that the hurricane wasn't as bad as your rainy trip. We ended up going back that year in October for a "do-over." lol
@OURHAPPYPLACE6 жыл бұрын
Flashlight is a great tip. I find the walkways really dark at night
@Karideplov6 жыл бұрын
I live in spain and we drive to Disneyland Paris. It’s no where near the size as the Orlando parks so, I am going to recommend this for any theme park but especially Florida goers....a massage pillow. The one I have has 2 hard balls that rotate around and massage your back when you connect it to a chair, your calf or neck when you lay on top of it on a bed. It plugs in to the wall and warms up as you use it. This is great to use, along with aches and pains massage cream to sooth sore feet and legs at the end of the day. When we travel to Paris by plane I don’t take it because it takes up valuable luggage space but when we do a road trip there, I always pack it. Possible option for those of you that drive there. Also, I take kids hangers on all vacations because hotels only have adult hangers and my daughters have dresses or jackets that don’t fit on the hangers.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Those are some great tips! Thank you!
@kellyh44806 жыл бұрын
I have large washable laundry bags from amazon that are different colors I hang them in the closet and sort the dirty laundry as we wear it then at the end of the trip the bags squish into the suitcases. Once you get home I can just dump a bag at a time into the wash.
@Mtripp276 жыл бұрын
That is what I do too.
@ebonydecarlo60176 жыл бұрын
We were there in May too! It was crazy rainy! We brought hard sole water shoes from amazon (which delivers in 2 hours) and wore them all day in the parks with ponchos (also Amazon). We also had bottled water shipped to the hotel and the Disney staff delivered them to our room.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Wasn't it awful! I really feel like it pretty much ruined out trip. I hope you guys were able to have fun in spite of it. :)
@SHIRLEYZAPORZON6 жыл бұрын
Me again, we went for a week in January, torrential rain every day. Didn't know bout the show covers. Wish I did !
@user-yo2kz5vz4q6 жыл бұрын
We have bathroom slipper/ shower shoes in most Asian stores... doesn't matter if you're in Korea Town, Japan Town and/ or China Town...also majority of us, Asian carries these so-call weird thing that you are saying.... own personal towel, bathroom cup, mesh style laundry bag, rain gear, etc... I always thought it just us, Asian way... can find most of these "weird" essentials in Asian stores...
@user-yo2kz5vz4q6 жыл бұрын
Try Daiso, Korea Mart, etc... that nearby
@beccaschlomann75926 жыл бұрын
We’re going next year during May. Hopefully we have better weather! lol I’d love if you did a video about your general schedule. Like just a brief overview of each day: what park you went to, did you get there for rope drop/extra magic hours, how long you stayed (did you go back to the hotel for a break and then back to that park or a different park and what times), what you did if it was a down day, and if you stayed fairly close to the plans you made in advance or if things changed during the trip. We will be going with a 5.5 year old and almost 3 year old and have been once (when the oldest was 2) so I’m curious about other people’s schedules as far as how many park days and down days.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
I did a video similar to that here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/op2Tp8KKv7-8pXU.html As far as going to Disney with young kids, we don't get there early! I've talked before about how we usually let the kids sleep in and get to the parks around 9-10. That way they aren't tired and we don't have to go back home for a nap. Sleeping in a bit later also helps us to stay late at the parks. Here is another video that might be useful: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/ldt2rNWovbDDppc.html&index=15&list=PL2ViP1vFsZenjYNI11FFQ8BjWGp_cDcy7
@natalie11574 жыл бұрын
TAKE PONCHOS WITH YOU JUST INCASE!!!! If it rains and you don’t have one you will be miserable and even though they do sell them in the park they are $13 each and they’re not reusable and smell like chemicals. Plus they get sold out super fast so even if you are willing to pay $50 for your family to have one use only ponchos, they may be sold out by the time you get to a store to buy them.
@aplacetonest4 жыл бұрын
Yes, we always bring our own ponchos for those same reasons! :)
@creativerose43025 жыл бұрын
I have a flashlight on my phone but never hurts to bring an extra one TFS
@cathyrichardson34666 жыл бұрын
You are not bringing weird stuff. I bring a mat. I also have a flashlight or pop up lights. I put the batteries in when we get there. I also take a night light. 😊
@kellyrebarchak90256 жыл бұрын
Instead of wearing the bottle of water, thinking it might be a little too heavy, we are looking at buying very light weight collapsible cups which come with a hook for belts, side body purses or backpacks. They're only $5 to $9 each depending on what size. There's always places to get water around the parks. Were the plastic shoe covers slippery at all once they were wet?
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
That's a great idea for the collapsible bottle!
6 жыл бұрын
When we STOP bringing my Sons Stroller, we r gonna use Basket on my Moms scooter for some things we bring in parks like water misters etc.
@GlossyPinkPrincess6 жыл бұрын
The bath mat is a good idea. I actually slipped & fell out of the shower on my last Disney world trip
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness! That's awful! :(
@leechagirl52496 жыл бұрын
Great idea about the bath mat. I am currently using a cast cover when I shower to keep my surgery site sterile. I am going to buy a bath mat just incase.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
I hope it makes showering easier for you!
@godwins59295 жыл бұрын
I bring a bath mat too! Thought I was the only one! I think of things that most people don’t. It is the germaphobe in me. 😂
@aplacetonest5 жыл бұрын
haha Nope, you're not the only one! lol
@shelleymason9016 жыл бұрын
That's A good idea about the bath mat bc our tub was slippery at the beach this year, I think I will take one next year and maybe even A bath rug to step out on after bc that's slippery as well
@waytoson6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I just ordered the phone doojey holder thingy... Thank you.... 📱🏰❤🐊
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! You'll love it!
@RunFitMama5 жыл бұрын
These are great tips, thank you!
@aplacetonest5 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad it was helpful!
@jaykelly9366 жыл бұрын
Why don’t you use the bath towel for the floor use it for a bath mat they will be replaced everyday
@kellyrebarchak90256 жыл бұрын
We use the bathroom matt on the shower/tub floor too! We usually ask for extras when we check in, LOL.
@truneilson6 жыл бұрын
Instead of bringing a dirty bathmat home in your luggage (that you will be putting your clean clothes in) bring a spray bottle of lysol...clean the shower and bathroom floor before you use it. I also bring Clorox wipes to clean before I allow anyone in the room. Havent come down sick on vacation since...oh and I clean the plane armrest/tray table too. I bring a large mesh laundry bag to hang on the hook on the bathroom door. (where everyone changes).
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
I wrap the bathmat in a laundry bag and put it in a separate part of the suitcase, away from clothes.
@journeys_with_jen5 жыл бұрын
I am rewatching this as I gear up for my February trip. I totally get the dirty feet in the shower thing. I have such a weird fear of my bare feet touching the floor in a hotel room. Forget water parks. I can't even! Ewwww!
@aplacetonest5 жыл бұрын
Oooh, that's exciting that you get to go so soon! I hope you have an amazing trip!
@sheem.24506 жыл бұрын
Wait... Were we at Disney around the same time?! 😱 we were there from May 11th to May 17th. The rain was terrible! I should of brought my umberella! 😞 we had cheap ponchos... But it would of been better if we had an umberella.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
This year we were there from May 13-22nd so yeah, we were there at the same time! :) I brought an umbrella and ponchos and used them both at various times. I've never gotten so much use out of a Dollar Tree poncho in my life! lol
@adelejayne85316 жыл бұрын
Love the video. Sorry this isn't question about about the video but the ear rings you are wearing are so lovely where did you get them?
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! My oldest daughter got them for me for Christmas and they came from Kohl's. :)
@crystalfarmer40746 жыл бұрын
Tips actually start at 2:25, you're welcome
@LeahTackles6 жыл бұрын
Loved this lady! Did you find the water bottles heavy hanging that way? We do the Pop Up Hampers & Bag hampers even when flying! We just get them from Dollar Tree & do laundry on the trip *or* re pack at end of trip.
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
Thanks! They were a bit heavy but it was nice to have them accessible rather than shoved in the bag where they would be sweating all over everything inside. Plus, my oldest daughter clipped hers on her belt loop so that was one less to worry about. : )
@LeahTackles6 жыл бұрын
A Place to Nest Yep, makes sense! Thanks for replying!!
@truneilson6 жыл бұрын
I bring 8oz bottles so they are not heavy, you can refill at any good place or water fountain.
@soniasanchez80605 жыл бұрын
3min later....still talking about the bath mat😒
@twixtopher6 жыл бұрын
I always take swimming shoes to the parks. Just got back from DW and took them to every park. Fortunately we only had to use them one day but the kids loved splashing in the puddles and us not yelling at them 😄.
@kimkrentcil45816 жыл бұрын
I always talk disinfect wipes to clean on vacation
@brittanyk5245 жыл бұрын
Can you do your own laundry in the Disney resorts ?
@aplacetonest5 жыл бұрын
Yes, each Disney resort has their own laundry facility.
@beckieoverthrow51196 жыл бұрын
I take a bath mat on holiday too!
@gwynn42645 жыл бұрын
I totally agree I do not let to step in showers with my bare feet only mine and it's funny when I move into a new apartment I use shower shoes for the first two weeks and then I can take my shoes off
@EmilyCheetham5 жыл бұрын
Iv seen shoe covers that don’t go so hight up the leg. When I went on holiday the owner showed us around and made us put the shoe covers over our shoes before we looked round the pool area.i think they were disposable?
@lovesdisneyeight2035 жыл бұрын
Those cel phone holders how secure are they with the phone do they slip off or something like that Just Asking
@aplacetonest5 жыл бұрын
I’ve used mine for years and it hasn’t slipped off once. I hope that helps.
@lovesdisneyeight2035 жыл бұрын
@@aplacetonest thank u just asking about how good is it at actually holding the cell phone bc you know the phones are heavy. Thanks for the info.
@TaylorLynne6 жыл бұрын
Omg I love it!!
@corrina98305 жыл бұрын
I once saw mold in the bathtub.
@aplacetonest5 жыл бұрын
That’s not good.
@playfullypink6 жыл бұрын
How did your first trip without using a stroller go? We won’t be taking the stroller on our next trip for the first time and to be honest I’m nervous! We use the stroller so much, especially to carry all our goodies but our just turned 6 year old says she’s “too big” for a stroller now 😢☹️
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
It went really well. She complained a bit the first few days but by the end of the trip she said she felt sorry for kids who were in strollers! lol The worst part of not having one was no storage and having to carry everything we needed to bring with us.
@playfullypink6 жыл бұрын
A Place to Nest Aww how cute she got over not having it by the end of your trip. 😊 See that's what I'm worried about is having to carry everything around. Honestly I think my hubby and I depend more on the stroller than our little one does ha ha ha 😂 Even though we always seem to forget where we parked it after exiting an attraction lol! 🤣
@xochitloch30545 жыл бұрын
Me to
@pebblessmudgef15786 жыл бұрын
You stayed for 9 nights did you have to buy the 14 day park ticket or 7
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
We bought 8 day hoppers.
@glittabones6 жыл бұрын
Shoe covers are the weirdest thing I've ever seen! Don't you have wellies in America? 😛
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
We do have rain boots and shoes like that but I didn't want to wear those shoes/boots all day and I didn't want to pack them either. To me, it's just easier to bring small shoe covers and use them as needed.
@bekahdoesdisney55636 жыл бұрын
This is why I wear crocs lol! I must have been there same time you.. rained the whole time!!! Sucked lol
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
That's funny! We might've passed right by each other! :)
@lisacastillo72206 жыл бұрын
I don't blame you! And urine is NOT sterile!!!!!
@emogirlforever176 жыл бұрын
They clean the bathrooms
@pebblessmudgef15786 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't risk the phone holder It could snap
@aplacetonest6 жыл бұрын
I worried about that, too but it’s been going strong for 2 years and I also have a protective case on my phone.
@dollydaydream38836 жыл бұрын
You do no they bleach clean bathrooms? Just incase that's not enough take flip-flops in shower :) x
@kayla36184 жыл бұрын
Y'all talkin about the shower... But don't you get in the pool? That's even worse
@aplacetonest4 жыл бұрын
Not very often.
@navukaur38316 жыл бұрын
Hello! I love your tips! I love Disney too and honestly pulling my phone out at the parks always annoyed me!!! So I actually started and an Etsy shop called Earchantments and I sell these Mickey themed iPhone cases that come with a lanyard to solve the problem! I’d love it if you could check it out!!!
@suenair47906 жыл бұрын
Oh I am so with you, I am defiantly a "germaphobe" lol if that is a word OTT, tho not saying you are as bad as I am 😁 but I like your ideas❤