Girls and handbags!!!!

[Tinkerbellpower]

Hey
Just a quick question.. i carry around my 'essentials' in a handbag.. as do many of you i'm sure!! BUT when going round parks are they annoying? I just had a thought.. like on rides, stuff could be lost by falling out or if there are places to put them when your on a ride then things could be stolen? My boyfriend doesn't want to carry around a rucksack and i guess neither do i so everythings going to be plonked in my handbag! Any ideas or advice on what you find best would be reassuring thankssss xx

[kakn7294]

I always have trouble deciding on a bag for the parks. I've used a purse, a fanny pack, a backpack - you name it, I've tried it! I like my fanny pack because it leaves hands free and holds everything I need but they are so unattractive, especially on those of us who are a little pleasantly plump. This trip, I'm taking a small drawstring backpack - no one can access it without me knowing, taking away the worry that someone is stealing from my bag when I'm not paying attention. Whatever bag you choose, it's best to have something that is fully closed by a zipper so your belongings don't end up all over Disney World.

[faline]

I most always use a fanny pack while at Disney World. It's just so much easier to know that my belongings are always with me and aren't in my way when I try to do something!

[LauraF]

I carry a lightweight backpack that can collapse into a fanny pack. Usually I can carry everything in the fanny pack portion, but if I need to bring more stuff I use the backpark part. (Or I can start out the day with a lot of stuff that's disposed of along the way and not be carrying a huge bag.) It was a promo item given to me by my company and I've never seen them for individual sale, but who knows what a Google search might turn up.

[RaRaRoundTheWorld]

Most anywhere we travel, I leave my handbags in the hotel safe and store essentials (lipgloss, tissues, etc) in a pocket in my kid's stroller. I carry some money, a charge card and my pass in a little wallet. I don't like fanny packs and I only wear a backpack when hiking.

When I do feel like wearing a purse in the parks, I have a shoulder bag with a long strap that drapes across my chest so my hands are free.

[SBETigg]

I really hate lugging things around with me. I don't even do it in my every day life, let alone on vacation if I can help it. Everything I need usually fits in my pockets. Occasionally at WDW, I will have to carry an extra bag but I try to avoid it.

When I have a bag, I make sure it zips closed so nothing can fall out, and it is small enough with a handle to loop my leg through and stick in the bottom of a ride car. This usually works when I have to carry something. I would forgo the usual pocketbook in favor of a small zip-close bag that can carry easily on my shoulder and I can keep secure on rides. LL Bean has some good ones.

[Disney Doll]

I carry a light weight travel purse that I wear diagonally across my body. It's small so there is just room for the essentials- camera, money, ID, chapstick, and extra batteries. DH just brings his wallet. We love the freedom from loads of heavy baggage.

[RaRaRoundTheWorld]

I forget to mention - travel stores sell passport holders that hang around your neck. They're large enough for several cards, tickets, etc. I used them when I traveled overseas in my pre-married days. I would slip it under my clothes or safety. If you could get your boyfriend to wear one, then maybe you could find a cute pair of cargo pants/shorts/a skirt (so could he, I suppose, minus the skirt). My DH did and he comfortably carried our camera this way the entire time.

[sacandjac]

I carry a little travel purse that I wear diagonally across my body. These are sold specifically for travel and are very easy to use. They are made by Travelon and I got mine from QVC. There's a place for your cell phone and great because they are very slim, but they carry a lot of stuff.

[snifflesmcg]

I avoid carrying anything at all cost. My rule of thumb is, if it doesn't fit in my pocket, it doesn't go with me. Yes, my camera fits in my pocket, lol. As safe as Disney can be, you still have those who can unzip that purse while you aren't looking.

[DessertDivaFL]

I bring one drawstring backpack for everyone's stuff and we all take turns carrying it. It is not packed solid, mind you, but I need to take along the essentials like my kids medication, bottled water, camera, etc.

I keep my money/credit cards/ID/room keycard in a small resealable plastic bag in the inside zippered section so any potential pick pockets won't find a wallet. That's my tip for the day.

[NewmanFamily6]

DH carries all the tickets and rooms keys in his wallet in his front pocket of cargo type shorts. Someone will have to be bold to go after it-lol I do take a backpack as mentioned above. With the 4 kiddies I always have sunscreen, bottledwater, and sometimes snacks in there-oh and don't forget your ponchos-never know

[vamaggie]

Hey
Just a quick question.. i carry around my 'essentials' in a handbag.. as do many of you i'm sure!!

I guess it depends on what you consider "essentials". I usually take my ID, credit card and our passes (plus anything else a gal might need at certain times) in one of those travel "things" around my neck--highly recommend this. Very light, easy to know where it is and can be worn under a shirt for the rides. We also carry a drawstring pack for kid stuff like sunscreen, water, socks etc but that usually gets put in the stroller basket. Take as little as possible!

[mickey-mouse35]

I carry a little travel purse that I wear diagonally across my body. These are sold specifically for travel and are very easy to use. They are made by Travelon and I got mine from QVC. There's a place for your cell phone and great because they are very slim, but they carry a lot of stuff.

Is this similar to the Bagalini sling? I've been looking and looking for the pefect bag but don't want anything cutting across my front. I found a cute day pack at Walmart that's a mini back pack with lots of pockets in the travel section but am afraid it won't fit everything.

[KarenP]

I used to carry a fanny pack but I hate the way they look. I now use a wallet bagg by Baggallini.

[LoriMistress]

I bring my backpack around the parks and when I go to DTD for dinner ressies or PI I bring my purse.

[Bethanymouse]

This is a great thread! I use a cross the shoulder bag that Jansport puts out. It is the perfect travel size and it is water proof. It is big enough to hold all my essentials- tissues, tickets, mini wallet, camera, chapstick, money etc. I also click on the zipper a mini sunscreen and a purell for the germs. It is just the right size and to anyone looking for a smaller bag to carry around the park.

[Gotta Love the TTA]

I'm still a devotee of the fanny pack.

Two trips ago I took one of those across-the-chest bags. By Day 2 my right shoulder was getting pretty sore.

Last trip I took a small backpack. It was a royal pain to have to take it off and dig through it every time I wanted to take a picture or put my sunglasses on or away. It was not comfortable enough to put on and forget, so I was constantly fussing with it.

On both trips I also took the old reliable fanny pack and ended up using it.

Why do I like it?
--It's attached to me, so it can't (easily) be taken off and left somewhere.
--You can get any ride restraint system locked in place while it's on (not possible with a backpack)
--Everything I need is right in front of me. I don't have to take it off or ask someone else to fish my camera out for me. Of course, by the time you've done all that, the Kodak moment is gone forever.

And one of the perks of age (my birthday is Sunday) is that I don't care as much what it looks like. I am surrounded by people who either 1) love me unconditionally, or 2) don't know me and will never see me again.

[Seasonscraps]

I carry a wristlet style bag -- it fits my camera, some cash, my ID, park pass/room key and lip balm. Since it's on my wrist I never lose track of it but I can be hands free if need be.

[squishy445]

I always carry either a small backpack or a messanger bag. If you find a nice sized one it won't be too cumbersome. At target they have some nice nike ones by the luggage that are very lightweight and affordable. If you don't want to carry a bag like that you could always get a belly bag. I know most people think they look silly but it is what is most comfortable for you and now a days you can find many bags that are very stylish. Have a great trip, hope I helped.