The Wonderful World of Disney

From August 9, 2010-January 7, 2011 I spent my time in Walt Disney World. A year ago I made a list of all the things I wanted to do. Here's the list again, except this time it's with the stuff I did accomplished marked off.

[ ] Go on a Disney Cruise as a CP

[ ] Check out DisneyQuest

[x] See Cirque du Soleil La Nouba

[x] Go on Characters In Flight at Downtown Disney

[x] Go to the House of Blues

[x] Create a t-shirt from Design-A-Tee at Downtown Disney

[x] Go to Typhoon Lagoon

[ ] Attempt the Kitchen Sink at Beaches & Cream

[x] Attend Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party

[x] Attend Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party

[x] See the Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights at Disney's Hollywood Studios

[ ] Collect a FastPass for every ride that has one

[x] Take a photo in front of the Sorcerer's Hat, Spaceship Earth, Cinderella's Castle, and Tree of Life

[ ] Collect a picture of me and my Disney fam on all of the rides that offer them

[x] Go on a tour (or two)

[ ] Participate in a marathon

[x] Eat something from every country at Epcot during the Food and Wine Festival

[ ] Watch a movie under the stars at All-Star Resorts

[ ] Go on a carriage ride on Disney property

[x] Participate in as many CP only events as possible

[ ] Work in every park

[ ] Ride in the front in the monorail (if possible)

[x] Watch Wishes from a hammock on Polynesian's beach

[ ] Participate in a DiveQuest experience at Epcot

[ ] Play mini golf at Winter Summerland and Fantasia Gardens

[x] Get a haircut on Mainstreet U.S.A.

[ ] Visit a beach

[ ] Visit Sea World and/or Discovery Cove

[x] Go to Universal Studios

[x] Attend Horror Nights at Universal Studios

[x] See Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows at the midnight premiere

[ ] Go to Busch Gardens

[x] Get as many autographs and pictures with as many characters as possible

[x] Do at least one character breakfast and/or dinner

[x] See every Disney show, fireworks display, and parade

[x] Go to all four parks in one day

[x] Eat and buy something from each country at Epcot

[x] Go drinking around the world

[ ] Go parasailing at the Contemporary

[x] Go to as many housing events as possible

[x] Ride every ride

[x] Stomach the dreaded Beverley at Club Cool at Epcot

[x] Eat a dole whip

[ ] Try out for the American Idol Experience (We aren't supposed to but...)

[x] Find as many hidden Mickey's as possible

[x] Visit all of the resorts and stay at as many as possible

[ ] See the Blue Man Group

[ ] See Hoop-Dee-Doo Revue at Fort Wilderness Resort

[ ] Go to a club at CityWalk

[ ] Try out all the restaurants at Downtown Disney

[x] Get at least five of those 'recognition cards'

[ ] Visit EPSN's Wide World of Sports

[ ] Visit Gatorland

[ ] Visit the Kennedy Space Center

[ ] Attend Arabian Nights, Capone's Dinner & Show, or a Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show

[ ] See the Festivals of the Masters at Downtown Disney

[x] Get high scores on Toy Story Mania and/or Buzz Lightyear's Spin

[ ] Participate in Chip n' Dale's Campfire Sing-a-long at Fort Wilderness

[ ] Have a spa day at one of the resort spas

Packing!

Here is my packing list. Feel free to take it and alter it to fit you. This list includes stuff I already have, things I need to buy, and things that I can wait to buy when I get down there. Enjoy!

tubular hangers floor or hanging shoe rack underbed drawers/boxes drawer liners/shelf paper Space Bags plastic drawers storage boxes lap desk notebooks pens/pencils/highlighters pen and pencil holder binder textbooks Post-It notes laptop case office supplies (stapler, scissors, etc) index cards laptop printer cords/software bulletin board message board wipe-off calendar pushpins & magnets overdoor hooks 3M Command Hooks white board pens & eraser planner shower caddy overdoor towel rack jewelry organizer toothbrush holder soap dish towels (3) loofah hair dryer flat iron tampons body wash shampoo conditioner hair spray leave in conditioner hair ties, headbands, etc. brush & comb nail polish, nail polish remover toothbrush, toothpaste, floss razor, extra blades deodorant perfume(s), body spray(s) nail clipper mousse face wash cosmetics jewelry robe Advil/Tylenol Nyquil vitamins glasses contacts eye drops chapstick

compact umbrella first aid kit duffle/overnight bag tool box flashlight cleaning supplies picture frames sewing kit desk lamp alarm clock comforter sheets pillowcases pillows (2) body pillow soft blanket Philadelphia Eagles blanket bed risers iHome phone charger car phone charger car iPod adapter computer iPod adapter iPod cell phone camera, camera charger, cords ethernet cord wireless router black dress pants (2) black pencil skirt (1) black dress shoes button-up shirt (long sleeve) button-up shirt (short sleeve) dressy blouse rain boots rain coat pea coat sandals (3) flip flops (2) running shoes bras underwear bathing suit (2) black socks white socks stockings blazer purse (4) black heels day dresses (3) skirts (5) shorts (10) jeans (8) Vans (2) short-sleeve tops tank-tops long-sleeve tops Uggs (2) pajamas (3) loungewear workout clothes wedges

chip clips airtight food containers large popcorn bowl bowls, cups, silverware, plates insulated water bottle microwave-safe food containers CD/DVD/video storage lunch storage containers Brita filter television set DVD player DVDs game console, games posters wall decals wall décor portable fan coloring books scrapbook stuff color pencils, crayons, markers mini safe lock board games cards cookware magnets paper towels toilet paper dish soap Swiffer Wet Jet food scale measuring cups bakeware tote for cleaning supplies broom & dust pan laundry basket laundry bags/stand mesh wash bag laundry marking pen stain remover wrinkle-free spray iron