[WishUponAStar]

This is the first time I am attempting this so I am seeking some tips from people who've done it before. We normally don't even check luggage, we're both light travelers and throw our clothes in the washer/dryer midweek. ALTHOUGH, this time I am considering checking one bag to keep the "extras" in like items for MNSSHP, some extra shoes, bathing suits, various chargers, etc. to free up some space in our other bags.

So, it popped into my head that MAYBE I could get some breakfast items to pack instead of spending a fortune at the resort store. Does anyone have any suggestions for packing bagels, small boxes of cereal, etc. so they don't arrived squished? Then I'll just have to get the bare minimum when we arrive; like milk, cream cheese, and yogurts.

[WishUponAStar]

Or should I just fax the 7-day breakfast grocery order in to OKW and pay the $5. delivery charge?

[jo-jo]

If you are worry about smashed food, how about first packing the bagels (whatever) in a plastic shoe box then into the luggage.


Don't know your eating habits, but we brought precooked bacon. I don't remember the brand, but it was shelf stable until you opened it. Then it needed to be in the fridge.

[tinkerbelle24]

I usually always pack 1 bag full of food. What I do is go to the dollar store and purchase the rubbermaid looking shoe box thing and pack it will poptarts,muffins and such. I also pack water bottles and crystal lite packets. i bring snack size bags of popcorn and chips too. When I come home I have 1 bag open and ready for things I bought in the parks. I always throw away the rubbermaid thing since it was only $1

[Jennatrz]

Wishy, how much are they going to charge you for the checked bag? It might be much cheaper to just ship something out with all your extras. Your really allowed two bags. I would just bring a huge backpack with all your extras. Have Daniel Bring a large Backpack also.

[WishUponAStar]

Originally Posted by Jennatrz

Wishy, how much are they going to charge you for the checked bag? It might be much cheaper to just ship something out with all your extras. Your really allowed two bags. I would just bring a huge backpack with all your extras. Have Daniel Bring a large Backpack also.

Continental doesn't charge to check a bag, at least last time I checked. I don't think they've changed anything.

[WishUponAStar]

OH MY GOSH Jenna!! CONTINENTAL DID change their policy recently!!!

I just took this off their website:

"Continental has implemented a $15 fee for a customer's first checked bag when traveling on Economy fare tickets purchased on or after Sept. 6, 2008 for travel on or after Oct. 7, 2008 within the 50 U.S., Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada."


I guess the fee doesn't apply to me because I got my ticket BEFORE Sept. 6th?

WOW, i am glad you brought that to my attention, I had no idea!

[LURK]

Seems like unless you're on SWA these days, you can count on some hidden fees somewhere.

[tinkerbelle24]

What?!?!?! $15 for one bag?!??! So what does the TR price cover? Peanuts and a bottle of water

[Big Al]

We actually take breakfast and lunch items with us (by car).

The most convenient breakfast items we've used have been oatmeal breakfast bars and dried fruits. We also take cereals that come in individually packaged bowls. We also take instant oatmeal packages and mix them with hot water in the cafeteria.

Lunch items include Starkist tuna salad kits and Tyson chicken salad kits. They come with individual servings of salad and crackers.

Then we "splurge" on dinners. Since we're only buying 1 meal a day, we can handle the park prices for that.

[WishUponAStar]

I just called Continental and they confirmed that I DO NOT need to pay the fee for a checked bag because I booked the airfare months ago, she said I also won't have to pay the checked bag fee in June either because I booked those before the new policy too. Cool!

[WishUponAStar]

I actually have a couple of those plastic shoe boxes in my closet that I've never used. Maybe I will use those to put a package of bagels, those mini-variety cereal boxes, a couple apples, and maybe some canned fruit. I'll make sure to ducktape the shoe box closed to make sure nothing opens.

This way when we get there all I will have to buy is milk, small cream cheese package, and a couple yogurts.

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

I just called Continental and they confirmed that I DO NOT need to pay the fee for a checked bag because I booked the airfare months ago, she said I also won't have to pay the checked bag fee in June either because I booked those before the new policy too. Cool!

Well thats great news! How did you get the free tickets? I have the one pass miles from shoprite but it seems like its taking forever!!

[WishUponAStar]

Originally Posted by tinkerbelle24

Well thats great news! How did you get the free tickets? I have the one pass miles from shoprite but it seems like its taking forever!!

We've been flying Continental exclusively for a couple years, on our flights to California, Florida, etc. and I collected 25,000 One Pass Miles (how many you need for a 'free' domestic ticket) within about 3 years. So we redeemed our points for this trip.

[tinkerbelle24]

Originally Posted by WishUponAStar

We've been flying Continental exclusively for a couple years, on our flights to California, Florida, etc. and I collected 25,000 One Pass Miles (how many you need for a 'free' domestic ticket) within about 3 years. So we redeemed our points for this trip.

Thats awesome!!!!! Thats what Im talking about I hope to get there one day via free tickets