Today

[Anne_Aus]

10 days hardly seems like anything!!
I pulled out the suitcase this morning, and started laying out some clothes I want to take. I really feel like I have too many clothes but then I think its 3 months I am packing for.

I think I will go by weight, if its too heavy - 15kg is my goal, I will take some things out

 

[PrincessInOz]

Just remember that:

• You'll be doing laundry. So, you just need to make sure you have enough clothes to cover you through to the next laundry.
• The less you take, the more you can buy.

Enjoy your 10 days and the packing!

 

[aussietravellers]

10 days will go so quickly, how exciting!

I have a terrible time packing. I am such an over packer and always seem to take things that I don't end up using. But I agree with PIO, less is best, leaves more room for shopping

 

[maryr1oz]

10 days is nothing - the time will fly!

Have a fantastic trip

 

[carnival kid]

Oh how exctiting

I am another terrible over packer.... always have stuff packed i never use.

 

[Travel Mum]

Over packer here too - I'm guilty of being a "just in case" packer

 

[Anne_Aus]

I use to be an overpacker, but I am pretty good now. It is weighing in at 11kg, that is with my thermals and down jacket so pretty happy with it. I may have also packed clothes I am happy to leave behind when I replace it

Its all starting to feel a little more real, I am just finalising my orders to send to disney.. its just too easy to keep adding to the cart

 

[alicia1506]

we managed to do laundry more than we thought we would, and we ended up not needing at least 1/2 our clothes!! 10 days - that's so close! hope you have the most amazing time

 

[Anne_Aus]

I plan to try and wash once a week or at least every 10 days.

After sleeping on it, I feel like I should take some clothes out I just dont know what... too many decisions

In other news changed the last of my money today I have managed to extend my budget just a little more than I thought I would be able to so very happy

 

[Ms. Shuttergirl]

So Anne - have you done a daily budget? a food budget? etc? Just interested to know how you have budgeted for such a long trip.

As for packing, I think that is extraordinary that you weighed in at 11kg and think you could take stuff out, wow!

I hope you plan on sharing lots of pics and stories along the way, you know we will all be hanging on every word.

And don't forget the foodporn, we love us some foodporn.

 

[Anne_Aus]

initially I had a daily budget which was $100 a day this was to cover food, some activities and souvenirs.
I was ok with it because I had paid for all accommodation, flights, I have disney dining plan, I am on a boat that has all food provided, have a NYC pass for 7 days, have universal tickets as well some broadway shows ect

I also know that being away for as long as I am there is no way I will be eating restaurant meals every day, some days I will be happy to grab some bread and use the vegemite I am taking. Also very aware that some days I would go nowhere near spending the $100 and other days go over it easily.

I did manage to save more though and my budget is now closer to $150 a day, and of course I have extra money if I need it and happen to spend a lot. Though I tend to be really cautious with money

I will be sharing as often as I can photos and updates, and I promise to try my best to take photos of food

 

[Ms. Shuttergirl]

That seems more than doable and as you point out, you've paid for most of the activities you want to do and I would assume you've done some research for some "cheap eats" for the places you will be visiting that don't include food.

I love the dining plan at WDW, my advice is use it to it's fullest .

 

[aussietravellers]

You are now doing the single digit dance

So Exciting! I am really so very impressed on you packing just 11kgs. I have trouble getting my hand luggage down to 11kgs

Your daily budget sounds good, even if you don't use that it's good having that as some days you may spend more than you budgeted and some days less.

 

[GrazingGoat1966]

Single digits.....I wish. You've got to be jumping out of your skin!! And three months too. OMG!!
Just worked out the days till our next planned trip......598......(insert gentle uncontrollable sobbing). That's what you get when you plan so far out.
Enjoy your trip. You'll have a blast!!

 

[Anne_Aus]

Single digits.....I wish. You've got to be jumping out of your skin!! And three months too. OMG!!
Just worked out the days till our next planned trip......598......(insert gentle uncontrollable sobbing). That's what you get when you plan so far out.
Enjoy your trip. You'll have a blast!!

It will go quick I am sure, I started booking mine over a year out so I know how it feels to have a long wait.

 

[Mum from oz]

Wow Anne, it's so close now. I'm so excited for you. It sounds like an a amazing trip. I really can't wait to hear all about it.

 

[PrincessInOz]

Single digits! Enjoy!!!!

 

[Toy Story]

How exciting, I just worked out I think we will pass in transit somewhere...

We fly out on the 4/4 to NY.

 

[Anne_Aus]

How exciting, I just worked out I think we will pass in transit somewhere...

We fly out on the 4/4 to NY.

Oh nice... are you doing easter in NY?

 

[alicia1506]

i love a good countdown - i'm getting really excited for you!

not long to go now