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If you're flying to Disney World:
  Pack
as much as you possibly can in your carry-on
luggage .
This will save on luggage fees.- Pack ALL your essentials (bathing
suits,
digital
cameras,
etc.) in your carry-on. This way if your luggage is lost you'll
have the most important things with you.
- NEVER pack money, jewelry, or other valuables
in your checked backage!
 Get
to the airport two hours before your scheduled departure. Kids
tend to move slower, and you don't want to start your Disney vacation
stressing out over whether you'll get through security, and to
your gate on time. Ask to pre-board if you have little ones.- Get small luggage
for the kids
so they can tote their own bags. You'll have enough to carry without
carrying their stuff too!
- Check ahead at the TSA
Website to see what restrictions are in place prior to your
flight. You don't want to be forced to throw something away because
you're not allowed to carry it on. This applies to the return
trip too. We had to throw away a children's souvenir cup because
it was the type with liquid between the layers of plastic. We
should have put that in our checked baggage!
- Bring snacks in your backpack. These will come especially in
handy if your flight is delayed.
  Bring
plenty for the kids to do on the flight. Books are great (especially
Disney
travel guides!),
as are iPods.
If they're too young for an iPod, bring headphones for the in-flight
music. Just make sure your airline uses standard headphone jacks
in their armrest radios.- If you bring a portable
DVD player
for in-flight movies, be sure to bring headphones. The neighbors
around you may not want to hear your movie!
If you're driving to Disney World:
- If you have a long drive, be sure to bring lots for the kids
to do. You don't want to spend the majority of your drive breaking
up fights in the back seat.
 Try
to plan your trip to avoid hitting major cities during morning
or evening rush hour. - If you're arriving prior to the published check-in time, call
ahead to the hotel or condo when you're a few hours away. You
may be able to arrange an early check-in.
- Although caffeine will help keep you alert during a long drive,
it's no substitute for taking periodic breaks. Share the driving
with your spouse, or even an older teen.
- Go easy on the liquids in the car on the way. Otherwise you'll
be stopping at every rest area!
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