How I’m Staying Organized for Disney: My Packing List Breakdown

Packing for Disney is always a balancing act — trying to get everything we need without overpacking, keeping toddler essentials at the ready, and making sure everyone’s stuff has a place. For me, the key to staying sane is Notion. I love how customizable it is: I can color-coordinate, filter by person, and even focus on just my toddler’s items when needed.

Here’s a peek at how I’ve organized our packing system so far.

Checkboxes & Item Names

Every item has a checkmark spot for when it’s packed. Seeing that little box get checked off is so satisfying and makes me feel like we’re actually ready. Next to it is the item name, so there’s no guessing what goes where.

Bag Options

Since we’re road-tripping, I’ve broken things down by where they’ll go for easy access:

• Suitcase – the main clothing & overnight gear

• TOBIQ – personal favorites for on-the-go items (ps: love this bag!)

• Food/Drink – snacks, water bottles, and toddler-friendly munchies

• Car & Organizer Bin – things we might need while driving or in a hotel room

• Overnight Bag – quick grab items for hotels

• Backpack (Diaper Bag) – toddler essentials for the park

Who the Item Belongs To

I like keeping track of who each item is for, so nothing gets mixed up:

• All – things everyone shares

• L – me

• M – my husband

• B – toddler

Categories

Finally, each item has a category, which helps when I’m packing room by room. I can filter the list so if I’m in a specific space — say the kitchen or toddler’s room — I know exactly what to pull without digging through everything.

Why This Works

The best part of this system? It turns the usual chaos of packing into organized chaos. I know what’s packed, what still needs to go, and who it belongs to — all while keeping toddler essentials front and center. It’s flexible, color-coded, and makes me feel like I actually have this under control, even when life with a toddler says otherwise.

Packing may never be completely stress-free, but having a plan (and a killer Notion setup) definitely makes it feel manageable — and maybe even a little fun.