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What to do the week before you leave for Disney + giveaway

February 11, 2016 by Becky 38 Comments

What to do the week before you leave for Disney

This post has been sponsored by Creative Countdown.  All opinions are entirely my own.

I am just one week away from my Disney trip!  Life has felt a little crazy, so I can’t wait to get away for a bit.  Now that the trip is so close I really have to start prepping everything for my trip so I’m not scrambling at the last minute.  As I make my lists of what I need to get done, I thought I would share it with you in case it helps someone else out as well!

I couldn’t believe it when I looked at my countdown calendar from A Creative Countdown and saw that we were in the single digits!  Sometimes it feels like the time drags but then when you think about all you have to do before you trip it creeps up on you!  So having this countdown calendar not only helped me get excited for my trip, it also helped me stay organized.

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1 week before

  • Create packing list – this helps keep me organized so I know what i need to remember when it comes time to actually pack!
  • Make itinerary – I make sure to write down park hours for each day we’ll be there, plus reservations for restaurants, FastPasses, and anything else we might have.
  • Make sure a cat sitter is lined up – gotta make sure those cute boys are taken care of while we’re gone!

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5-6 days before

  • Go to the library for books – for both on the plane and during downtime, I love to have a couple of good books on hand!  Of course, going to the library isn’t exactly a special trip for me since I work there…
  • Get eyebrows waxed, haircut, etc. – maybe it sounds vain, but there are more photos of me on vacations than any other time, so if I’ve neglected to do any of these things now is the time to catch up!
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3-4 days before

  • Do laundry – all the basics need to be clean, plus any clothes I’m planning to bring!
  • Clear pictures off of my camera – I like to make sure I have plenty of room to store photos, so I delete old ones off of my camera before I leave.

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2 days before

  • Pack – so I’m not stressed out the night before, I try to pack anything I won’t be using in the next couple of days (like a toothbrush) ahead of time.
  • Clean out the fridge – So we don’t have to deal with cooking and cleaning we usually eat out the night before – so now is a good time to make sure any perishables won’t be stinking up the fridge while you’re gone!

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1 day before

  • Check in to flight – 24 hours ahead of time to get a good boarding zone!
  • Charge electronics – I charge my cell phone, two camera batteries, a portable charger, and my laptop.
  • Pack anything I couldn’t earlier – toiletries, etc. get packed now.
  • Touch base with cat sitter – make sure we’re still good to go, and drop off the key if necessary.
  • Put on my Jamberry nails – I like to do my nails the night before so they stay on as long as possible for my trip!  Now that they have an official Disney collection by Jamberry there are lots of perfect ones for Disney trips!
  • Prep the house – clean up, take out the trash, test the alarm system – make sure everything is in working order before I leave!

Are you counting down to a Disney trip?  Help keep yourself organized with a countdown calendar from Creative Countdown!  I’ve also got two 60 day countdowns to give away to two lucky readers – all you have to do to enter is fill out the rafflecopter form below!

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Did you find this helpful?  Also check out the Disney Packing List and Disney tips you didn’t think of!

Anything that I missed?  What do you do the week before you go to Disney?

Filed Under: Giveaway, Trip Planning Tagged With: countdown, giveaway, packing, trip planning

Comments

  1. Angela Tolsma says

    February 11, 2016 at 2:15 pm

    haha I do all these things for any trip! I can’t wait for that to one day actually be disneyland!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:04 pm

      Yes, they are useful for any vacation!

      Reply
  2. Candy says

    February 11, 2016 at 3:09 pm

    Great tips if we ever get to go.

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    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:10 pm

      I hope you get to go someday!

      Reply
  3. Julia @ Lord Still Loves Me says

    February 11, 2016 at 8:41 pm

    I always want to pack WEEKS in advance. i get ways too excited, it’s a little ridiculous. Your plan is much more pragmatic and sounds efficient! My passes are about to expire (in like 30 days, ahhh!), so I’m hoping to make it out one last time.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 11:55 am

      Haha I feel the same way! If there is a certain shirt or outfit I know I want to wear I’ll put it aside weeks ahead of time. But the rest of the packing I always seem to procrastinate because I put off doing the laundry! I hope you get to go again!

      Reply
  4. Carol Cassara says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    I think I am a frustrated organized person. I love reading posts about how people prepare for anything. I love all the schedules. I never keep to them, but i love them!

    Reply
    • [email protected]l.com says

      February 12, 2016 at 11:56 am

      I know what you mean – I’m trying my best to stick to my own schedule this time!

      Reply
  5. Ariel @ Keys to My Life says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:11 pm

    Does my current trip count? 😉 So excited you’re coming next weekend!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 9:56 pm

      Sure, why not?? I can’t wait to be there!

      Reply
  6. Adriana Renee says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:15 pm

    OMG, I was about to enter this because this is so cute but then again, I go to Disneyland once a week so that’s not much of a countdown. Good luck to everyone!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 9:57 pm

      Hey, I think any Disney trip is countdown-worthy! 😉

      Reply
    • Creative Countdown says

      February 13, 2016 at 10:45 pm

      Adriana,
      We love being called ‘CUTE’! Thanks. Know that you can countdown to anything with us. 🙂

      Reply
      • [email protected] says

        February 15, 2016 at 8:40 pm

        Yes Adriana, check out there site – there are countdowns to general vacations, weddings, holidays, and pretty much anything you might want to count down to!

        Reply
  7. Vikki says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:16 pm

    Currently I’m running around like a chicken with its head chopped off. There’s a small pile on my kitchen table, and a couple of started lists… But… Yeah

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 9:58 pm

      Haha I know what you mean – hoping to get some things done today!

      Reply
  8. Morgan says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:35 pm

    Love this! Bringing my baby girl on June for her first birthday and can’t wait!!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:11 pm

      Oh my goodness that’s so exciting Morgan! What an amazing way to celebrate her first birthday!

      Reply
  9. Stacey Niedzwiecki says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:42 pm

    I am a list person. I literally put every little thing I might need so I don’t forget anything and need to buy it at our vacation destination-and pay twice as much! Hopefully, next trip will be 2017. Fingers crossed.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 10:01 pm

      I have so many lists! I love having the Color Note app on my phone to try and stay organized. I’m always paranoid about forgetting something! I hope you can get there in 2017!

      Reply
  10. Vikki says

    February 11, 2016 at 10:52 pm

    I’m glad I’m not the only one who has both a packing list and an exhaustive to-do list for the last week before a trip!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 10:02 pm

      Yes, I feel like there’s so much you need to do to prepare for a trip! Gotta stay organized or I’d go crazy!

      Reply
  11. S A says

    February 11, 2016 at 11:13 pm

    I love this post!! I share many trip prep strategies with you, such as packing in advance and having a countdown. Reading this post is getting me so excited for my trip!! It’s so cool that we will be there at the same time!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:03 pm

      I know, it’s so soon! Maybe I will see you at the races!

      Reply
  12. Christine Anne says

    February 12, 2016 at 4:24 am

    This is me before Stagecoach Music Festival. List galore and a countdown.

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 10:10 pm

      Haha so many lists! They come in handy though!

      Reply
  13. Debbie says

    February 12, 2016 at 7:44 am

    You forgot to list “give mom my itinerary, flight information, etc.”

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    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 10:11 pm

      You’re right! I actually do need to add that to the list because otherwise I forget 😉

      Reply
  14. Angie Scheie says

    February 12, 2016 at 9:35 am

    If this doesn’t get you pumped up for a Disney Trip, I don’t know what will! What a creative way to help get ready for a trip!

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 12:12 pm

      Thanks! It really is a fun way to stay excited before your trip!

      Reply
  15. chrystie says

    February 12, 2016 at 10:56 am

    All of your posts really make me wish I was heading off to Disney soon! 🙂

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 12, 2016 at 10:13 pm

      Aww, I know that when I’m not at Disney blogging is a great way to re-live the memories or get excited for my next trip!

      Reply
  16. Lesile Rossi says

    February 12, 2016 at 11:53 pm

    i have a packing list that i stick to. it helps me keep organized and not stressed the night before.

    http://www.alifewellconsumed.com/freedownload-packinglist/

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 15, 2016 at 8:19 pm

      Having a packing list helps so much with easing the stress of getting ready for a trip!

      Reply
  17. Creative Countdown says

    February 13, 2016 at 12:53 pm

    Becky,
    I’ve created a coupon code to celebrate with you! Enter RUNBECKYRUN at checkout to receive 15% one of our custom tear-off pads. This would make it $16.95 for a 30-Day personalized countdown (and of course, you can add additional days for $0.22 per page with the discount)

    Run pretty friend!
    Amy

    Reply
    • [email protected] says

      February 15, 2016 at 8:40 pm

      That is a great deal, thank you so much!

      Reply
  18. Robin Willingham Moore says

    March 23, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    Also, purchase the Disney digital PhotoPass service 3 days before your arrival, especially if you and/or your family members are running in Disney marathons. Disney employs an army of photographers to capture those special moments, such as running through the Cinderella/Sleeping Beauty castles or crossing the finish line to the cheers of Disney characters. Visiting the parks after your race? Just ask a Disney photographer to snap you in front of your favorite Disney attraction. Yes, it’s a little expensive ($150, covering 30 days starting 3 days after the date of your order), but if you wait to see your photos, the price increases to $180 or $14.50/individual photo. Even if you have your camera along with you, you’ll enjoy not having to always sacrifice one member of your group to take your photo or looking for people who are knowledgeable and/or experienced with taking the best possible picture.

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    • Becky @ Disney in your Day says

      March 24, 2017 at 2:12 am

      Great tip! I really think photopass is worth it, especially if you’re doing a race. It’s now built in with the annual pass which is a wonderful perk for me.

      Reply

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About Me

Hi, I'm Becky!

I'm a huge Disney fan in my early 30's and always trying to find a way to put a little bit of Disney into everyday life. I live in Pennsylvania but travel to the theme parks several times a year - I'm an annual passholder at Disney World! In addition to Disney I love traveling, running, and theater.

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