I was asked by quite a few IG followers to share all my tips so here goes....

        (also, I'm no expert, share any advice you have!

Trunks:: Okay so I got Izzy this trunk and Cayson this plastic trunk and I love Cayson's SO much more. It is more spacious, lighter and easier to roll. SO I'm so glad I also chose the plastic for Addilyn-hers is a pretty coral color:) Also, this trunk organizer was a game changer! I need to see how one fits in Cayson's trunk, I'll report back;)

Daily packing:: Okay packing the kid's outfits in Ziploc bags and labeling them per day made it SO easy for them, even if Cayson came home with 3 extra unused, haha! I just used galloon size ziploc bags but I've already ordered these reusable bags for next year. I also ordered one of these assortment packs:) You can never have too many storage bags in my opinion! Then I put everything into packing cubes to organize their trunks. You can 100% put the underwear and socks in each labeled day bag but I put them separately in packing cubes since I packed tons extra!

Spirit nights:: Izzy was ALL over the spirit nights and Cayson didn't want to participate at all, typical;) I labeled each of their spirit nights in a separate galloon bag with the day of the week. We found almost every spirit night outfit on Amazon or from things we already had. Cayson did participate in a couple days and I did pack themed shirts "just in case." 

Toiletries:: Most girl's had these cute caddies to take their items to the shower, like in college, but Cayson said only one boy had one in his cabin. Cayson just had all of his in a travel bag. I had both kids grab what toiletries that wanted from the travel section and you would have thought it was the best thing ever. It worked out perfect because I didn't feel bad about throwing away almost empty bottles or storing unused ones for later!

Car paint:: These temporary markers worked so well. Make sure and get the wide tip markers, our small ones did not work well....my car sat with this paint for a week through the heat and the car wash was still able to remove it in one wash.

Backpacks:: Backpacks or fanny packs are an absolute must for campers/nurses/counselors for sure! Izzy and I both took our Lulu crossbody bags and a drawstring bag-that broke halfway through the week so she used my Lulu backpack and I still haven't gotten it back. A drawstring bag is perfect, just make sure its good quality and not old like Izzys. Cayson used this drawstring bag and he carried it every day. These gatorade water bottles were also perfect and I didn't care if they got lost, I wouldn't send their favorite Stanley or water bottle!

Fans:: This is the tiny portable fan I bought both kiddos. Our weather ended up being strangely cold and rainy most days for a June in Texas, but the kids said these were a must have for the hot days. I also had one of these for myself  because I expected it to be 200 degrees out,  but I ended up being cold way more often than I was hot!! Izzy requested a bed clip on fan for next year! She loves her white noise!

Sunscreen and bug spray::I sent both kiddos with a good face and body sunscreen. They also both took a couple different insect sprays but neither needed them. I was shocked to see only 1-2 mosquitos all week!! yes! This is my favorite mosquito repellent. I love Supergoop sunscreen and have my kids apply face sunscreen with a brush and touch up with a stick or spray. I also packed them this stain remover my friend Kaiti introduced me to, it works amazing!

Flashlight::Make sure a pack them a flash light, I vinyl'd their names on the side of theirs. I even used a flash light most night!

Laundry bags::I grabbed 2 monogrammed laundry bags from a local business and I highly recommend. Izzy had hers stored away perfect, Cayson not so much haha, but we just have room for growth;) Just remind your little to hang up the wet clothes to dry before putting them in the bag!

Notebooks, pens, bracelet makers also made the trunks for downtime:)

Okay I know some of you momma's also have some great ideas...send my way!!

I shared a quick reel on how I made them here:)

Restaurants: Okay restaurants and adult beverages are few and far between at Magic Kingdom but we found an abundance of restaurants and adult beverages at Hollywood studios and Epcot is the same way. We ate at The Plaza Restaurant for lunch and it was good, no phenomenal, but did the trick with some wine and a quick feet rest! I highly recommend grabbing hot dogs and French fries from Casey's corner and eating along the street for fireworks for dinner. We lined up about 2 hours early, ate, relaxed and had the perfect view for the mot incredible fireworks show!! At Hollywood studios we made reservations at Mama Melrose Italian restaurant and it was SO good. We ran there for dinner after a quick rest and a ridicules online test for me, then rode Slinky dog one more time, the bigs rode the Aerosmith ride while Addi and I waited in line for the Fantasmic show which you can't miss! Sarah planned us a character breakfast before we flew out at our hotel and it was one of the highlights. 

Biggest recommendation: Research the parks!! With life, school, motherhood I didn't research each park as much as I wished I had. Have in mind what rides you really want to ride and have a few restaurant options. Most sit down restaurants require reservation, you can typically get one within 30 min-1 hr in the app but you do want to preplan. We did the early admission for Disney resort customers and we were seriously able to ride multiple rides before the park even opened. Have a game plan and head straight to your favorites. For Magic Kingdom we headed straight for the castle for photos then the Buzz lightyear ride and Space Mountain. Hollywood studios we went straight to all the Star Wars rides, these were all family favorites and did a fast pass for Slinky Dog, also a favorite and very popular ride. We grabbed snacks/brunch at Woody's lunchbox and had their tater tot bowls and they were delicious! EVERY restaurant has allergy friendly and gluten free options you just have to ask!

Also, 1000% do the photo Memory maker photos, you will get all the photos from rides, anytime you see a photographer stop and grab a quick photo and they show up in your app. On a side note, we did deal with a couple grumpy photographers but we just thanked them extra special;) Your travel agent can help with this! It is only worth your money if you take the time to grab them for photos. They took some of my favorite family and kid photos. 

Lightning pass and Magic bands: I highly recommend both. I promise you will NOT want to wait in lines. With the DAS (disability pass if you have anyone with claustrophobia, anxiety, wheel chair, etc you can qualify, ask your travel agent for info) or lightning pass (Genie +)  you can pick rides and it will tell you when to show up. The most we waited in lightning lanes was maybe 15 minutes. We all had Magic bands and I cannot recommend them more. I know you can use cards and phones but with a family of 5 it was so nice to scan to get in our room, rides, food, meals, etc. The kids did fight constantly over who got to unlock our room, be prepared, ahah! It made everything so quick and easy and they were right on our wrists and no one was fishing in bags for any cards or phones. 

Fanny pack/back pack: I think the most loved and needed item on our trip was Izzy and I's Lululemon belt bags. Any crossbody or fanny pack would work but you have to have one. I had a big back pack I kept on the stroller with sunscreen, snacks, first aid kit, medicine etc but in our belt bags we both had our phones and I had my card and license. This was all our important things stayed upon us at all times. Izzy laid hers on the stroller once and it fell and some sweet soul turned it in to lost and found, there are still amazing people out there. 

Stroller: If you have kids that are 5 or younger you MUST have a stroller. Addi rode in ours about 95% of the time and multiple times Cayson (8 years old hopped on for a ride). There is stroller parking everywhere and Disney is so efficient they organize them all the time. this is amazing but it makes it hard to find your stroller sometimes, I would recommend putting a Tile on it or I started laying my jacket over the top of ours.....SO many black strollers, haha!

Accessories: I got the girls these blankets this summer and they have loved them! They made the trip and late night park adventures with us. Addi had this cute Minnie bag she carried her "essentials" in, i.e. lip gloss and $3:) If you are headed in the summer these are adorable must haves, if only they had these as personal heaters for us ha!