Disney Planning ... AGAIN! (YIPPEE)

Cinderella Castle

Yes, Jackson will be 3-years-old and yes, Addison will be an infant, but we are planning another trip to Walt Disney World. You may not think so, but there is still a lot that we haven't done or seen at the "Happiest Place on Earth." And, there is nothing like watching a child's face when they see Mickey Mouse for the first time or when they wonder why the elephant that they are sitting in is now flying. Fortunately, our family can enjoy everything about Disney World together and create countless memories—and, we love it!

This year, there are several things that I am looking forward to. They range from mom things to foodie things to family things, but they are all fun things.

And, here they are:

1. Dressing up a baby girl in Minnie, Tinker Bell and princess outfits. You can't say that little girls don't look adorable all dolled up. Think about it. See?
2. Eating at Boatwright's at Port Orleans. My parents said the food there was the best on property. I accept their challenge.
3. Riding the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train. It is new this year and we need to give it a whirl. 
4. Trying anything at France in Epcot. The photos of the elegant French pastries really look amazing, so I just need to eat one ... or one dozen of them. There's a Brioche Ice Cream Sandwich, an Ice Cream Martini and Profiteroles au Chocolate. They just all sound delicious. 
5. Shopping at the new Sanuk store in Downtown Disney/Disney Springs. We love Sanuk flip flops so much that our family should be sponsored by them. There is also a new allergen-free cupcake shop called Erin McKenna's Bakery NYC.
6. Drinking a Frozen Hot Chocolate. TK and I loved them at Hershey, so we need to try them everywhere now. 
7. Checking off festive food in the Holiday Food Passport at Epcot. I know there's a Cronut listed on there and a Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate. Both will be ingested.
8. There is some dessert illusion called Biramisu. It is Tiramisu, but it is made with beer instead of coffee. Now, I am just curious. 

Jax and Donald Duck

This year, we are also hoping to throw in a little Legoland and a little Busch Gardens Christmas Town. We've experienced Christmas Town at Busch Gardens in Williamsburg, Virginia, so now we want to see how they do it in Tampa, Florida.

Any other thoughts on what we should not miss this year? I may have already done it the other 14 times I've been to Walt Disney World, but you can still suggest it and I will definitely take it into consideration. 

Toddler Packing List

When we travel with our little guy, we have to bring A LOT of stuff. And, by A LOT of stuff, I mean a full packing list for him on loose-leaf paper, front and back. Honestly, when preparing to be away from home for a week or more, it really helps to have a checklist and everything we need.

So, I would like to share my list with you, just in case you need your own to check off. Please keep in mind that this is the list I used for a one week family vacation with my son when he was 16-months-old and we went to Walt Disney World and 23-months-old when we went on a Caribbean cruise.

The Fabulous List:

- Outfits (9 daytime, 7 nighttime)
- Undershirts
- Pajamas (7)
- Socks (7)
- Sunglasses
- Hats (2)
- Shoes, Sandals and Sneakers (2 dressy and 2 casual)
- Water Shoes
- Bathing Suits with Matching Rash Guards (4 sets for the cruise, 2 for WDW)
- Sweatshirts (2)
- Diapers (56)
- Swim Diapers (1 pack)
- Wipes
- Wipes Case
- A&D
- Baby Powder
- Travel Diaper Bag
- Changing Pad
- Pacifiers and Holder (for the younger trip)
- Toothpaste and Toothbrush
- Travel Baby Wash
- Travel Baby Shampoo
- Travel Baby Lotion
- Nail Clipper
- Baby Comb
- Baby Hair Gel
- Baby Tylenol
- Boogie Wipes
- Little Teethers
- Baby Sunscreen
- Wash Mits (2)
- Thermometer
- Antibacterial with Holder
- First Aid Kit
- Safety Swabs
- Baby Detergent
- Stroller Rain Gear (for WDW)
- Baby Poncho (for WDW)
- Stroller
- Stroller Attachments
- Baby Carrier
- Snack Pods (2)
- Sippy Cups (4)
- Bottle Brush
- Dish Soap
- Tiny Diner or Placemats
- Food Pouches
- Ice Packs
- Snacks (Goldfish, puffs and cheese curls)
- Vitamins
- Bowls (2)
- Animal Paper Plates (1 pack)
- Over-the-Head Bibs (2)
- Pack N Play Sheets (quilted and regular)
- Blankets (1 thick, 1 thin)
- Sound Machine (16 mo.) or Night Light (23 mo.)
- DVDs (3) and Portable DVD Player with Charger
- Books and Toys (cars and planes for my kid)
- Child Harness
- Birth Certificate (16 mo.) or Passport (23 mo.)
- Mickey Ears (WDW)
- Mat Board with Sharpie Markers (for WDW autographs)
- Beach Toys (cruise)
- Swimmies
- Wash Cloth (for cooling down in theme parks)

This completes my list, but, by all means, add your own stuff because you may go on a ski vacation or a camping trip (God help you) and need a lot of different things than what I have listed. Make it your own. I did.