Packing is hard. To help, here is a list of everything I have packed! At the moment I have one piece of main baggage and one piece of hand luggage.
Packing in Main Luggage
- T-Shirts
- Shorts
- Jeans
- Smart Trousers – for Traditions and Classes
- Short-sleeved Shirts – for Traditions and Classes
- Sweatshirts – it can get cold in Winter time and in the air-con
- Long-Sleeve T-shirts – great for days when it is warm, but not that warm
- Casual shirts
- Swimming Trunks – almost forgot these… VITAL
- Underwear
- Socks – I have taken some trainer socks and some normal socks
- Trainers
- Smart Shoes
- Sandals – nice for really hot days and time by the pool
- Towel – to keep weight down I’ll buy a swimming towel there
- Pyjamas
- Power adapters – I would recommend a couple so you can charge your phone and use your laptop at the same time, they are pretty cheap on Amazon
- WiFi Router – This is a difficult one, your apartment may have one already and they are cheap to buy out there but if you have a lightweight one already I would take it so you can get internet straight away when you get there.
- Network Cable – A cable is pretty cheap and lightweight, at least you could get online with that as soon as you arrive and then sort out a router later. Amazon have them cheap.
- Padlock – another difficult one, you need one to lock the locker in your apartment. I would recommend a combination one so that you don’t have to remember (or lose) a key. Easily available in WalMart but if you have one you might as well take it and save a few dollars.
- Toiletries
- All the usual stuff plus:
- Sunscreen – probably won’t need it after a few weeks but getting burnt early on is horrible
- Good razor/shaving stuff – Gents, You will have to shave well and often so make sure you have something that is not irritating
Packing in Hand Lugagge
- Laptop – you will want one, there are computer rooms but access times can be pretty limited
- Camera
- Chargers – These could go in your main luggage if you wanted but imagine if they got lost…
- US SIM Card – Read my full post on my recommendations for SIM card and mobile plans
- US Dollar Cash Card – Full post for my suggestions
- Passport
- I-797B Form (the visa form from Disney)
- I-94 Card (White Card from Disney) – not crucial, you can get a new one on the plane
- Program Fee Confirmation – Print off the confirmation from the website after you have paid
- Disney On-Boarding Paperwork – Follow the link in the Disney email and print these off, the current instructions say do not staple them together.
- Proof of Insurance – The Certificate or Letter from the Insurance Company to show you have sufficient medical insurance
- Disney Job Offer Letter – The original job offer letter in the first pack on information from Disney
- Original Birth Certificate – Needed to get a Social Security Card
- Social Security Card – If you have one from a previous job in the USA
- Booking Confirmations for any transfer from the Airport or Hotel you have booked
- Copies of all documents (also leave one with someone at home)
- Pens – you have a few documents to complete on the plane, lots of people forget so bring some spares and share them around
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