Traveling with an infant

mrsmouse · 01-01-2008

Well, we decided on a family vacation of 12 plus a 6-month old for the week after Thanksgiving. Does anyone know how readily available diapers and formula are at the Contemporary or within the parks? We're thinking we should pack an infant survival box and have it shipped down to arrive the same day as us, but thought I would check it out with everyone first. Our countdown has begun!

Allyson · 01-01-2008

I would assume you should either ship your own supplies or plan a grocery stop before you get on property. I'm sure they sell diapers in the gift shops, but their prices are probably only suitable for "emergency" situations. I've never seen formula in the shops, but even if it's there and you could get the brand your baby uses - it's also got to be wildly expensive (since it's not cheap to start with!!)

I think a grocery stop is the way to go!

zefyr · 01-01-2008

Other MBuzzers have ordered stuff through a local place (I think it's something like Garden Grocer...???) and they'll deliver to the hotel when you arrive. You order a few weeks ahead of your trip and when you get there so does your stuff. It might be another way to go, if you don't have a way to get to a local grocery store.

Also, someone else suggested bringing an extra suitcase (since you're usually allowed 2 suitcases per person on airlines)...pack it with your items and then on your way back you have room for souvenirs. Of course that'll work if you have the room in the extra suitcase.

WishIWasThere · 01-01-2008

You can get diapers and formula at the baby centers in the parks but just one or two for emergencies. I would either send a box of baby supplies or go shopping before hand. gardengrocer.com is a good place with a wide variety of baby items.. Have fun on your trip!

iluvwdw · 01-01-2008

Will you have a car? If so, I definitely recommend stopping at Super Walmart or Target to get diapers and formula. DEFINITELY much cheaper than on property!!!!! The baby care centers have formula, but I think they only offer Good Start, since Nestle sponsors it. But I could be TOTALLY wrong on that one. I think I remember that from my last visit to the baby centers in 2005.

Definitely take advantage of those baby centers! They are a PERFECT way to get baby out of the hustle and bustle of the parks and to just RELAX. I liked the one at MK best.

Good luck planning! We are going the week before you!

ARIEL · 01-02-2008

If there is a way to take the goods with you or stop at a local supermarket en route then do that. There are always diapers available in every park ( but just one or two per pack emergency packs I believe) but most convenence stores within resorts have slightly bigger packs. However buying them in advance will certainly save on your $$$$.

we took our dd when she was 21 months old for the 1st time and it was fantastic! Make use of all the baby stations around the parks. They are a treasure!

jenbarnwell · 01-02-2008

I would def pack a box and ship it or go to Walmart when you get down there

01-01-2008	#1 (permalink)
mrsmouse Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Pennsville, NJ Posts: 188	Traveling with an infant Well, we decided on a family vacation of 12 plus a 6-month old for the week after Thanksgiving. Does anyone know how readily available diapers and formula are at the Contemporary or within the parks? We're thinking we should pack an infant survival box and have it shipped down to arrive the same day as us, but thought I would check it out with everyone first. Our countdown has begun! __________________ Mickey, Minnie, and Daisy Dec. 1999 - All Star Resorts Guest Dec. 2000 - Caribbean Beach Guest Dec. 2002 - Polynesian Guest Dec. 2004 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2006 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2008 - Contemporary Guest Dec. 2008 - BLT DVC Owner! Jul. 2009 - Additional BLT Points Oct. 2009 - Saratoga Springs Guest Dec. 2010 - Bay Lake Tower Guest My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A long time to wait til the next trip!

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,027	Re: Traveling with an infant I would assume you should either ship your own supplies or plan a grocery stop before you get on property. I'm sure they sell diapers in the gift shops, but their prices are probably only suitable for "emergency" situations. I've never seen formula in the shops, but even if it's there and you could get the brand your baby uses - it's also got to be wildly expensive (since it's not cheap to start with!!) I think a grocery stop is the way to go! __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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zefyr Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,005	Re: Traveling with an infant Other MBuzzers have ordered stuff through a local place (I think it's something like Garden Grocer...???) and they'll deliver to the hotel when you arrive. You order a few weeks ahead of your trip and when you get there so does your stuff. It might be another way to go, if you don't have a way to get to a local grocery store. Also, someone else suggested bringing an extra suitcase (since you're usually allowed 2 suitcases per person on airlines)...pack it with your items and then on your way back you have room for souvenirs. Of course that'll work if you have the room in the extra suitcase. __________________ Pre 1993: Offsite (lost count of how many times)~ 1993: GF ~2004: Poly~ New Years 2004-2005: Disney Dolphin~ 2006 GF~ 2007: Pop~ 2008: BEACH CLUB CONCIERGE (A dream!) and SSR~ 2009: SSR and AKV...'yay me!' My Disney Countdown Counting down to: August vacation in AK Jambo House Villas Onward to the next trip... Last edited by zefyr; 01-01-2008 at 08:29 PM.

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WishIWasThere Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 410	Re: Traveling with an infant You can get diapers and formula at the baby centers in the parks but just one or two for emergencies. I would either send a box of baby supplies or go shopping before hand. gardengrocer.com is a good place with a wide variety of baby items.. Have fun on your trip! __________________ ~Heather~ Most memorable Disneyland trip: Honeymoon 2005 Grand California Hotel WDW Trips August 2006- POR April/May 2008- DD's first trip Next trip- Grand Tokyo Trip/Disney Tokyo Staying at New Sanno and Sheraton Hotel My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Its official, Tokyo here we come Seeing the sights..

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Traveling with an infant Will you have a car? If so, I definitely recommend stopping at Super Walmart or Target to get diapers and formula. DEFINITELY much cheaper than on property!!!!! The baby care centers have formula, but I think they only offer Good Start, since Nestle sponsors it. But I could be TOTALLY wrong on that one. I think I remember that from my last visit to the baby centers in 2005. Definitely take advantage of those baby centers! They are a PERFECT way to get baby out of the hustle and bustle of the parks and to just RELAX. I liked the one at MK best. Good luck planning! We are going the week before you! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 80 days 7 hours 42 minutes

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01-02-2008	#6 (permalink)
ARIEL 2nd star to the right.... Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: UK Posts: 1,931	Re: Traveling with an infant If there is a way to take the goods with you or stop at a local supermarket en route then do that. There are always diapers available in every park ( but just one or two per pack emergency packs I believe) but most convenence stores within resorts have slightly bigger packs. However buying them in advance will certainly save on your $$$$. we took our dd when she was 21 months old for the 1st time and it was fantastic! Make use of all the baby stations around the parks. They are a treasure! __________________ POLLY XXXXX OFFSITE 1997 OFFSITE 1998 POLYNESIAN 2000 DIXIE LADINGS 2001 CARIBBEAN BEACH 2002 WILDERNESS LODGE 2002 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2005 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2007 PORT ORLEANS RIVERSIDE 2008 I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO....I DO BELIEVE IN FAIRIES....I DO I DO NO ONE IS TOO OLD TO HUG THE MOUSE! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: long awaited trip to happiness and magic! 119 days 7 hours 12 minutes

01-02-2008	#7 (permalink)
jenbarnwell I need to get a life besides MouseBuzz!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,688	Re: Traveling with an infant I would def pack a box and ship it or go to Walmart when you get down there __________________ Jen # 2 http://www.myspace.com/jenvance1 2009 ~ Jan ~All Star Sports ~ On our Own! 2008 ~ Feb ~ Caribbean Beach and off-site ALL by ourselves!! 2007 ~ Sept ~ Coronado Springs Resort with family and Mom 2007 ~ Jan. ~ Pop Century with the family 2006 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort with DMIL 2005 ~ WDW ~ off-site with my sisters My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to the World! 67 days 12 hours 12 minutes

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