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Being a theme park enthusiast from the time that I was a child, I have learned a thing or two over the years about packing for a day of fun. A trip to a theme park is always an adventure, but if you're not prepared, your day of fun could easily turn into a tiny little nightmare. With a little bit of extra planning, one can enhance an already amazing experience by packing the properly.

CLOTHING
It is important to pack long sleeved shirts or jackets for all members of your family. The type of clothing depends upon what time of year it is and where you are going. It is also a good idea to pack an extra pair of socks for each member of the family, especially the children, as those wonderfully exhilarating water rides can be fun, but wet socks that won't dry aren't so much fun. I can remember one trip where I actually got blisters on my heels from wet socks rubbing between my skin and shoes. I also try to bring along an extra pair of pants, as there is nothing more uncomfortable than wearing a wet pair of jeans all day long.

FOOD
You don't want to pack too much food, as you will probably want to experience at least some of the cuisine offered at the theme park of your choice (that's half of the fun), but it's always a good idea to bring some energy enhancing snacks, such as fruit, trail mix, pretzels, etc. This can mean the difference between spending alot of money on little snacks or a little money on one or two decent meals.

DRINKS
Theme parks, while fun and exciting, can wear a person out, especially a child, so it's important to keep hydrated. I would suggest packing one bottle of water per person (which can be kept and refilled at water fountains as necessary), and possibly a couple of cans of soda or bottles of juice as well. You can freeze the water bottles the night before and wrap the other drinks in tin foil to keep them cool.

COMMUNICATION DEVICES
It's a good idea to have at least two cell phones or even a set of "walkie-talkies" in the event that your family gets split up in the park. It's a good idea to assign one of these devices to the children and one to the parents and make sure that each of them know how to work the chosen device. This could be the difference between a crisis and a happy ending.

IDENTIFICATION
This step is imperative. I met a mother once, who was very well prepared in taking her children to Disneyland. She had an ingenious plan which entailed putting bracelets on each of her children. They resembled hospital bracelets, and had both the

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