Dan@Disney

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