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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Cruise Packing for Disney (long) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:09:40 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php MsMaven on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247551 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 05:57:45 +0000 MsMaven 2247551@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Rachy, it wasn't an easy decision to go ahead with the cruise. We were on pins and needles about it, but decided to go ahead. Who knows, looking at the numbers of new cases in Santa Clara county for the last few days, we might have been better off on the ship. In the end we had to balance the pros and cons. Something I forgot to include: we came home on Southwest and had to change planes in Las Vegas. We ended up waiting several hours while the airline looked for a new captain--the same thing happened in Orlando but we didn't wait so long. The airport was full of people and kids running around. I went to the restroom, which was crowded. A kind woman pointed out that the handicapped stall at the end was vacant, so I thanked her and went in. I got ready and sat down and noticed something between my feet--a crumpled bill--$10-? Carefully I picked it up. Covid, Anthrax? Who knew? It was a $100 bill and I still have it. Hey this was Las Vegas where you even gamble to go to the restroom. I haven't decided what to do with it, but you can be sure I didn't go to the gambling machines.  rachylou on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247545 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 04:12:57 +0000 rachylou 2247545@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ The Mickey tee is truly flattering. You look good in that deep yet muted colour. The JC dress is also flattering—wish I looked that good in a tee shirt dress. Also: love the Mickey hair pin and the cute baby (no, not all babies are cute: sad but true)(I said it, yes I did). You’re daring to have gone on a cruise! I debated going to Santa Rosa on a Sunday when all the stores are closed… lol! Jaime on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247536 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:56:44 +0000 Jaime 2247536@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Although the idea of a cruise had me very wary to say the least, my heart melted when I saw your beautiful pictures. Everyone will remember this cruise. You all look radiant and the picture of you and the baby belongs on your wall!  Anonymous on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247532 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 02:05:56 +0000 Anonymous 2247532@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love these! The striped dress is my favorite! I want to be in pic 1 Angie on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247515 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:46:54 +0000 Angie 2247515@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Yay! You are both strong and didn't get sick. Very happy for you! Phew!  FABULOUS that you finally got to go on the cruise. You were well put together and looked great. Especially loving the white jeans :) Anonymous on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247513 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:35:03 +0000 Anonymous 2247513@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I am also glad you did not get sick.  I am hearing of a lot of Covid outbreaks among young people and those who had all their vaccinations.  A friend who just had colon surgery for cancer has a fire fighter son who got Covid after fighting the fire and he must stay away and can’t help her. To save money I would highly advise getting Disney tees and such before you go, especially for children.   Dottie on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247512 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:22:07 +0000 Dottie 2247512@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So glad you had a nice time with your family.  That's what it's all about! MsMaven on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247511 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:06:07 +0000 MsMaven 2247511@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks for the positive reviews. it was useful to go through this exercise analyzing why certain items didn't get worn. Looking at the numbers of new cases just for our county I realize we were lucky.  Mary Beth, the rash guard wasn't too warm even though it's 92% nylon.    I did wear it mostly on the ship. And remember that I do tend to run cold. It's a surprisingly thin silky fabric, not as stiff as the one I tried before. And it is slim cut.  Mary Beth (formerly LBD) on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247486 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:35:49 +0000 Mary Beth (formerly LBD) 2247486@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I think your new official forum name should be "The Divine Ms. M"!   You look beautiful, and I'm glad you were able to have these moments of joy with your family! I'm especially taken with that rash guard, that doesn't actually look like a rash guard.   I'm always looking for sun protection options, and I'm going to take a look at the Lands End offerings.   How cool was the rash guard, in warm weather?    Firecracker (Sharan) on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247483 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:25:41 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 2247483@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Love your photos, especially 8--so cute! And "next summer's favorite tee"--so great to have a souvenir of the trip to make you smile all summer. Sounds like a great time with family, a time to cherish. I'm glad you avoided COVID. Suz on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247479 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:00:44 +0000 Suz 2247479@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Glad to know you felt safe to get away with the family after so many disappointments! It looks like a happy family time.  Anonymous on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247475 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:32:11 +0000 Anonymous 2247475@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome J. Crew dress Helena on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247436 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:06:04 +0000 Helena 2247436@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Despite some worry you've had to deal with, my heart is so happy reading this post!!! I'm sure the kids had a spectacular time and were so happy that you were there ... Memories for a lifetime. Family time is the best time. Gorgeous grandbabies!! Sounds like overall your wardrobe serves you well! Now you just have to plan some fancy nights out to wear the unworn pieces! Jenni NZ on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247427 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 07:45:19 +0000 Jenni NZ 2247427@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ So hard to know what to do re risk, isn’t it? So glad you both seem to have dodged it. All the pics look very happy. JAileen on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247426 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 06:47:30 +0000 JAileen 2247426@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I’m glad you didn’t get sick, too!  Whew!  I really like the striped ombre dress. I have a top that is similar.  I need to find it and wear it! Bijou on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247420 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:45:11 +0000 Bijou 2247420@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Such happy family holiday photos. I am glad that both you and DH did not catch Covid proof that your preparations and precautions all worked. I just love the last photo, such a beautiful baby and you look wonderful. The Captain Micky t-shirt is a great souvenir and looks very cute on you and what a lovely treat for the girls to have a princess makeover.  MsMaven on "Cruise Packing for Disney (long)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/overpacking-underpacking-long#post-2247417 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 05:25:53 +0000 MsMaven 2247417@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Well, forget the travel capsule concept for us.  OK, after 3 cancellations the 4th time the booking worked out, and we all went on the Disney cruise. Warning signs, but we, the oldest, seemed at most risk. Vaxxed, boosted, and double masked in airports.  Weather warm and humid In Florida and Caribbean. I stayed covered up—I’ve had enough sun damage, thanks. Mr. Maven and I had to cancel out of summer trip because of his illness.  I had bought some new things for the summer mountain trip, mostly not worn, and bought even more for cruise. He has so many gadgets to carry he likes to take big suitcases, so no need to be frugal in packing.  Nevertheless . . .  Not Worn 2 new Lands End swim suits. I’ve worn them out in our spa, so okay. Never got around to pool or beach.  Blue striped JC tee dress to wear over swimsuits. Worn once last summer, got it out one day, left it in cabin.  Silk JC flowing pants bought for last summer. Worn half day on trip. Lovely but this was a kids’ Mickey trip, not hanging around looking fabulous trip.  Black lace Halogen midi-skirt—have had for a while. Planned to wear it to fancy restaurant, Palo’s. We were cancelled by mistake. We dropped by at lunch and they said come on in, although Mr. Maven had to go change into long pants. I was wearing my casual ship clothes.  Worn Pair of Paige jeans, turtleneck, black v-neck sweater and red Barbour jacket. Worn to airport,  plane to and from home, and jeans on disembarkation. Chico’s white jeans: worn the most.  BR beige linen pull on cropped pants. Worn a lot.  3 sun resistant tops. Land’s End: 1 tee, 1 ¼ zipper rashgard; LL Bean 1 shirt. Yes, wore each a few times.  New Nic + Zoe cotton sweater. Worn several times. No, it wasn’t too hot. Wore with rhodolite pendant bought in Buenos Aires 15+ years ago. Hardly ever wear it.  Old N+Z tank. 2 yr-old Paige off white long sleeveV neck tee. Lightweight LL Bean knit jacket worn a lot since bought in fall. ’21. 4 pair of shoes: SAS walking shoes, Ecco woven slipons, Bionica sandals, Easy Spirit slides. No new footwear, all comfortable. In heat, humidity, drinking alcohol, and eating saltier food than normal, feet swelled up. Got blister from Eccos, surprised because they otherwise are comfortable, and blister from ankle strap on Bionica that I have had for several years and are comfortable. I haven't had a blister in ages, so was surprised by the arrivals and didn't pay attention.  Eric Javits hat, old but in good shape.  Also socks, nightgowns and underwear. All ok.  Took makeup, never wore it. Did wear lots of sunscreen though.  Because of Covid surge, I cancelled a haircut and pedicure days before we left. Did own pedicure. Scraggly hair, but then, except for the girls who got princess makeovers, this wasn’t a glamorous cruise. Heat and humidity did me in.  Bought new on cruise: Mickey tee shirt. Told girls it was my “statement tee” and they laughed. Gifted:  Two long fabulously soft luxurious Disney robes as a thank you for providing funds. And full length. I needed a new robe but all I could find were knee length. Love these. 3 triangle pirate scarves, polyester but will be great to wear on neck for summer gardening.  Covid haunted our trip. After the 4 day cruise we spent 3 days in a rented house in Orlando so kids could go to parks. It was a mistake to stay in a house together. Disney was super careful, but not people visiting Florida. Oldest kid and youngest have mild Covid, probably from the parks, and 2 adults with symptoms waiting for test results. Everyone else ok, including us. Today is day 10 since last exposure, so the two of us seem to have made it through. We do have at-home antigen tests, but since they often are false-negative, we held onto them for if/when we do have symptoms. Every time we feel a bit off we run and take our temperature.   Conclusion:  We weren't sure we'd go until almost the last minute. Most of us kept close to home beforehand. Kids had a fabulous time. Wonderful photos to enjoy. Adults for the most part enjoyed the trip. Of the 5 family groups, 2 hadn’t been on a cruise before, one had been on one cruise. Great to see family we haven’t seen for 2 years, including the new baby.  The fancy pants, skirt, and dress didn’t take up much room, but I wish I’d brought another pair of casual pull-on pants and another lightweight jacket. Lots of cold air conditioning everywhere, and lots of sun.  I didn’t need to buy so many tops. I could have substituted other items I own. I’ll wear the new items next summer. I didn't need to buy any new clothes for this trip. Still there hasn't been a good reason to shop much in the last couple of years. (Not saying I didn't buy a lot of stuff.) Photos:  1. N+Z top, LL bean Jacket 2 LE Sun resistant rash guard as top 3. Silk pants. Kept sliding down, afraid I'd trip on the hem. 4. White jeans, LL Bean top. 5 Son and me in next summer's favorite tee. 6. The LE sun top 7. Princess hair clip. This girl has fabulous auburn hair, wasn't too comfortable in princess bun, but I think she had a great time. Another girl decided she'd rather go back to Kid's Club than get a makeover.  8. Beautiful happy baby, me in Paige top and jeans. Gorgeous hair and eyelashes, happy disposition.  9. J Crew dress. Now I think, "No wonder I didn't wear it."My relationship with dresses has changed during the Pandemic.