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I am thinking of one sandle, one running shoe, one water shoe (does anyone wear those?) and one nice pair for the cuise. I was going to wear my running shoes on the airplane but then Sue mentioned the laces (thankyou for reminding me) and now, I guess it will be sandles with socks <-yeah, I will look pretty but don't want to have cold feet on the plane so that means 16 pairs of shoes for my family
Depends on the time of year I go - summer I bring more than when it's cooler.
I either have 2 pair of tennis shoes, 2 sandals and 1 pair of flip flops or if it's cool out, I just bring the 2 tennis shoes and 1 pair of flip flops or 1 pair of sandals just in case the weather gets warm.
One trip I only brought 1 pair of flip flops and 1 pair of tennis shoes. The tennis shoes got soaked and the weather got cold so my feet were freezing for a day. I'll never make that mistake again!
I am west coast but can tell you that I have my flip flops I wear everywhere plus a back up pair in the car. I would bring also a pair of sneakers if I planned to do something needing traction like hiking and a pair for dressy events. Even sneakers can get damaged or soiled to the point that you need new shoes so better to have back up shoes.
Let your husband wear one pair of shoes. Wait until he stands out at a fancy dinner or has his shoes soiled badly. He will end up running around looking for shoes in the parks. That can be a daunting task.
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Mom calls to check on me and reminded me to pay the gardener. I love her so much.
Disneyland was fun with flag retreat and pickles. I have a home here, thank you. GAC is NOT a "front of the line pass".
She is gone but keeping signature. Laundry is getting done. My purpose in life is to help poor people in FL. Farewell, will miss you.
I dunno if I'm typical of most guys, but the only time I ever pack any footwear is if I plan on swimming or going to a formal meal; I'll pack water socks for swimming and dress shoes for formal stuff.
Since I never swim at WDW, and I've never been to a formal meal there, I've never packed either for a WDW trip.
I usually take 2 pair of walking shoes, a pair of sandels, & a pair of flip flops. I even pack that many for my DH too. He feels lucky that I only pack 3 pair & wear one
Since I call my dd Amelda (after the dictator's wife with something like 90,000 pairs of shoes) we might not be the people to ask. I always have a pair of sneakers and a couple of pairs of flip flops. If I have 2 different pairs of sneakers that I like I'll bring them both.
Since I call my dd Amelda (after the dictator's wife with something like 90,000 pairs of shoes) we might not be the people to ask. I always have a pair of sneakers and a couple of pairs of flip flops. If I have 2 different pairs of sneakers that I like I'll bring them both.
Hee hee hee! I'm the same way! I usually bring too many shoes, although with the steep luggage fees, I've tried to cut back. So, 2 pairs running, a couple of sandals, and a couple flip flops just to be safe.
All I know is that my feet felt as though they were weighted with cement from Disney Land and I hate to think what they will feel like at WDW.
I was commenting to dh about this post and he is all for us bringing enough shoes. I figure that shoes are one of the important things to take. If your feet hurt, you won't enjoy yourself that much. Hubby will probaby take the water shoes and we will take something like flip flops too but definitly 3 -4 pairs each and I can always buy more when I am in Orlando
A girl can never have too many shoes (or purses).
I usually take 2 prs sneakers, crocs(in case of blisters - and I wear with very tiny socks), couple of pairs of flip-flops, and if going out nice (will be going to California Grill so will dress a little better) shoes for that outfit but no heels that way if we hit a park for EMH won't have to change out of them.
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<-yeah, I will look pretty but don't want to have cold feet on the plane 
so that means 16 pairs of shoes for my family
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