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Home > Travel Information and Tips > How I pack a family of 4 into 1 suitcase for a Disney Cruise

How I pack a family of 4 into 1 suitcase for a Disney Cruise

July 24, 2018 by Allison Sandberg

With the cost of baggage fees on certain airlines you may want to keep your luggage count down. Our family has been on more than 5 Disney cruises and although most say the more you vacation, the better you get at packing…..
I don’t think I can get much better than this!

Here is a broken down list per family member of what is included in our 1 suitcase and 2 carry-ons for our Disney Cruise.

Suitcase

Daughter (5 years old):
5 pairs of underwear
2 sets of pajamas
2 bathing suits
7 outfits (she can be a diva)
Tip: one of these outfits is matching pants and cardigan
Matching hair bows for outfits

Son (6 years old):
5 pairs of underwear
1 bathing suit
5 outfits
2 sets of pajamas
1 sweatshirt

Mom (me):
5 pairs of underwear
3 bras
2 sets of pajamas
1 bathrobe
my outfits
(Broken down:
3 skirts with matching tank tops and t-shirts to mix and match
Jeans
Jean shorts
2 tunics
6 undershirts/tanks
Jean jacket)
Bathing suit cover up
3 bathing suits
1 pair of leather flip flops

Dad (husband):
5 pairs of underwear
2 pairs of ankle socks
2 bathing suits
4 pairs of shorts
1 pair of jeans
1 sweatshirt
5 t-shirts (all Disney-themed)

Misc things packed in suitcase:
Movie candy
Light sticks
Pop up hamper
Bath and body works night light/air freshener

Toiletries broken down:
Contacts and glasses
Toothbrushes
Razor
Adult and kids mini toothpastes
Bobby pins
Face wash and face lotion
Hair spray and hair gel
Cell phone and iPad chargers

Carry On 1 (Dad -a heavy-duty book bag):
1 bottle of wine (this was purchased after flights)
1 10 pack of aluminum bottles

Carry On 2 (Mom- a Disney cruise tote from last cruise):
Strapped on are kids floaties
A bathing suit for both daughter and son
Sunscreen
4 Disney Dining mugs
Our door magnets
Our paperwork to board
My cell phone
Camera
Sunglasses
Kids and adult Dramamine

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***By the way this suitcase weighed EXACTLY 50lbs at Southwest Airlines check-in.

 

What we wear to board:
We have matching Disney cruising outfits.
My son will be wearing a long sleeved t-shirt in navy with a white skull and cross bone, khaki shorts and brand new black crocs. He will wear these crocs daily for the cruise….great for both pool and dinner.

My daughter has a “pillowcase dress” with a nautical print of blues, oranges and white. Her dress has a Mickey embroidered and her name. She will wear blue and white leggings and a brand new pair of pink Disney parks crocs. She will wear these crocs daily to pool and dinner.
My husband will be wearing an orange shirt with a blue nautical print Mickey and khakis. He will pair it up with tennis shoes and ankle socks.
I will be wearing a white t-shirt with an orange nautical print Mickey and blue shorts, paired with a blue and white striped cardigan and blue Toms.

 

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About Allison Sandberg

Allison is the owner of Magical Memory Planners since 2010. Her personal experience makes her an expert in Disney Destinations, Cruises, and many other destinations. [Learn more about Allison]

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