Disney Cruise Packing List -

We’re a mere two days away from boarding our flight to New Orleans for our Disney Cruise, and I have not started packing yet. That’s why I’m writing this Disney Cruise packing list so I can feel like I’ve at least started. Sometimes the planning is more work than actually doing it.

As much as I travel, the packing never really gets easier… or any more fun. And the kids grow so darn fast; it seems I’m always making last-minute Target runs for sandals or bathing suits or anything else they’ve managed to grow out of since last season.

I do make the kids get involved in the packing process–if this makes you cringe, don’t worry; I check and re-check their work. But I call it a packing party. I look at the Disney cruise packing list and then shout out an item like: two pairs of pajamas. They go to their rooms, retrieve the items, and then report back for the next task: 7 pairs of underwear, and so on and so forth.

Here are the essentials I’ve added to my Disney cruise packing list for this upcoming trip, which will be a warm-weather cruise, leaving from New Orleans during Spring Break.

All the Disney Cruise essentials:

Pajamas (1-2 pairs for adults, 2-3 for kids)
Underwear (1 per day, plus a couple extra per kid)
Bathing suits (2-4)
Cover up for me/ rash guards for the kids
At least one shirt for every day of the trip
At least one pair of shorts for every day
For colder destinations, replace shorts for pants
Socks (3-4 pairs; my boys prefer sneakers over sandals–insert eyeroll)
Sneakers
Sandals
A sweatshirt
Bras – strapless and regular (the number of times I’ve been packing in a sports bra and totally forgot a regular bra)

Specialty attire:

Pirate night outfits are definitely on my Disney cruise packing list

Nice dinner attire – if you’re planning to eat in the main dining room or in the specialty restaurants, you’ll want a dinner outfit for the number of nights you’re on the ship (minus one, because of Pirate night)
Nice shoes/ sandals
Pirate night attire – we’re keeping Pirate night simple on this cruise, with a white tee, black pants or shorts, a red sash, eye patch and bandanas
Disney shirts for getting on the cruise
Any character outfits/ shirts or princess dresses you’re bringing
Workout outfits – in case I hit the gym while on the ship; basketball shorts and sneakers for the boys to play basketball on the ship
Hats — I get lots of compliments on this summer hat
Sunglasses
Beach bag/ backpack to use on excursions

Toiletries:

Make-up bag w/ make-up must haves
Brush
Shampoo and conditioner, if bringing your own
Deodorant
Razor
Toothbrushes and toothpaste
Lotions and soaps are usually provided, but if you have your favorites
Face cleanser
Curling iron
Tampons, if that might be an issue
Blow dryer (although most ships and hotel rooms do have these)

Travel entertainment:

Tablets w/ headphones
Phones w/ chargers
Books
Activity books for kids

Other must-haves:

Sunscreen
Aloe
Medicines — any prescriptions and inhalers, but also Tylenol and cough medicines
Passports/ important travel documents
Camera (if you still use a real one)
Portable phone charger
Smart watch charger
Room key lanyard
Luggage tags from the cruise line

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