What to Pack in Your Disney Park Bag

Wondering what to pack in your bag for a Disney park day? From bandaids to ponchos, you’ll want to make sure you have what you need for a great day in the parks. While you don’t need everything on this list, I hope it will help you plan what you want to put in your Disney park bag.

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What is a Disney Park Bag? Do I need one?

A Disney park bag is just that… a bag you bring to a Disney Park.

When you are planning on spending a day at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom you want to make sure you don’t need to run back to your resort because you forgot something important. A park bag can be a backpack, purse, or waist bag that is filled with all of the important things you need to have a great day at Disney.

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You’ve been looking forward to your trip for so long you don’t want an injury or soaked clothes (thank you Florida showers) to ruin your day. Having a park bag packed and ready to go every day is especially important if you are traveling with small children.

In the past when we traveled with our 7 & 9-year-olds we got them each a cinch-style backpack, this way they could help carry a few of their own items.

Must-Haves for your Disney Park Day Bag

Some of these things may seem obvious, but it’s easy to forget things when you’re rushing around in the morning trying to make it to rope-drop!

Magic bands or tickets –

This is your key to fun! Don’t leave your MagicBands or tickets behind!

Phone and/or Camera –

If you are planning on using My Disney Experience and Genie+ you will need your phone. If you’d rather unplug for a while be sure to bring along a camera so you can capture the memories without being distracted by all of the notifications on your phone. You can even pick up an inexpensive camera for your younger children (like this one) or an Instax Camera (like a Polaroid) for your tween/teen!

Portable Phone Charger and Phone Cord or FuelRod –

You will want a way to charge your phone throughout the day. Disney has several kiosks for FuelRod – Purchase a set of FuelRods (buy them on Amazon, they are cheaper than at Disney!) Then when you have used them and need a recharge you can swap them for a fully charged replacement at any Fuel Rod kiosk throughout the Disney Parks.

These are some of the best portable phone chargers:

• MagSafe Charger
• Smaller charger with built-in Lightning Connector (for iPhones) – Great for teens!
• Phone charger with built-in cords for USB A, USB C, lightning, and Micro

Waterproof case for phones –

These are great to protect your phone from rain but are a must-have for waterpark days.

License or ID – Passport –

If you’re planning on enjoying an alcoholic beverage at any Disney restaurant you’ll need to have your ID.

Cash & Credit Cards –

While you can use your MagicBand to charge things to your hotel room, you will likely want to have a credit/debit card and some cash along. It’s nice to have cash for tipping too.

Sunglasses –

I highly recommend bringing inexpensive sunglasses to the parks just incase something happens to them. I also recommend having a back up pair back at the hotel if you lose a pair. Amazon carry some cute inexpensive sunglasses that come in a set of 3. You can check them out here.

Eyeglass / Sunglass Case –

It’s also nice to have a glasses case to put your glasses or sunglasses in when you go inside a building or go on a ride. I prefer a double eyeglass case because I often switch between my glasses or take them off completely for rides. I like to have one with a clip so I can attach it to my park bag.

Hat or Visor –

Protecting your skin from the hot Florida sun is important besides sunblock wearing a hat or visor will give your face some extra protection.

Minnie Ears –

Don’t forget your Minnie (or Mickey!) ears! You can plan to buy them in the parks if you’d like it to be a souvenir or you can order some off of Amazon and save a ton!

• Minnie Mouse Ears – Red polka dot
• Mickey Mouse Ears – No bow
• Hat with Mickey Ears and no bow (boys love these!)
• Hair scrunchie with Bow and Minnie ears – these are super cute and won’t fall off!

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How do You Survive the Heat and Rain in a Disney Park?

Florida is hot, and the weather can be unpredictable. Packing a few items to keep you cool and dry is a priority!

Ponchos and Umbrellas –

These are a must-have because of the regular Florida rain showers. Don’t let a quick shower ruin your park day. By bringing ponchos, raincoats, or umbrellas you’ll be able to continue to enjoy your day even if (or when!) the rain comes. You can use disposable ponchos they are super cheap but they aren’t great. These are the ponchos that we prefer for adults- they are so much better!

Dry Socks, Sandles –

Speaking of rain, no one likes walking around in wet shoes and socks. We always like to pack an extra pair of dry socks and/or a pair of waterproof sandals to change into if it rains. You are bound to get blisters if you’re walking around in soggy socks.

Deodorant –

You might find that you want to freshen up halfway through a hot day. Bringing a travel-sized deodorant is a great idea. Because of the heat, I do recommend bringing a deodorant spray or wipes.

Handheld or Neck Fans –

When we were in Disney this past summer the temperatures were so high! 95° and up! I don’t mind the heat too much but even I needed a hand-held fan! You may also want to check out these popular neck fans if you want to go hands-free.

We prefer this rechargeable handheld fan so we don’t have to carry around batteries.

Sunblock –

You’ll be in the sun so don’t forget the sunblock. We try to remember to apply a good amount of sunblock before we leave the resort in the morning but it’s important to continue to apply throughout the day.

I love to use a lotion sunblock in the morning and reapply it throughout the day with a spray. I recommend keeping a stick style of sunblock for your face handy. It’s easier to put on and kids don’t seem to mind it as much.

My Favorite facial sunblock (not greasy – a bit pricy but so much better for your skin)

Chapstick (with sunblock) –

Don’t forget your lips can get sunburned. Grab a lip balm with sunblock too!

Cooling Towels –

These are amazing! You simply get them wet, ring them out, and hang them around your neck. They are super cooling and help to keep you comfortable when it’s boiling outside.

Water Bottles –

Don’t let dehydration ruin your day! Remember to bring reusable water bottles.

Each person in your party should have their own water bottle. You can fill it with water before you leave the resort, but remember, that any quick-service restaurant will be happy to give you a cup of ice water that you can use to refill your water bottles.

There are also lots of water bottle refilling stations throughout the parks, just ask a cast member.

Water Flavor Packs –

Not a fan of water? Bring along some water flavor packets. We like to use Hydration powder to get some extra electrolytes.

These Flavored hydrating powders are great to have in your bag.

• Variety Pack
• Orange Flavor
• Grape Flavor
• Raspberry Flavor
• Cherry Pomegranate

First Aid Kit for Your Backpack

We like to keep all of our first aid items in these cute bags. These are also great for holding snacks and other small items! They have several cute designs to choose from. (Minnie, Mickey, Disney Princesses, etc.)

While Disney has excellent First Aid centers in each park, it is helpful (and time-saving!) to have a small first aid kit in your park bag. You will likely have someone in your party who ends up with blisters, a headache, or an upset stomach.

You can make your own first aid kit for your Disney trip, or order this small first aid kit that has all the basics that you’ll need. (You will still want a full pill container with medicines.

First I highly recommend this awesome pill container. I stored all of our park-day pills in this container. It was great!

Here’s what I like to include in our first aid kit:

• Tylenol and Advil
• Anti-nausea and Motion Sickness Medicine –
  • You never know who might get motion sick and you don’t want it to ruin their day. I like the chewable version. Make sure you buy some for the trip so you’re ready just in case.
  • Some people really like these anti-nausea bracelets that use acupressure.
• EpiPen if you have severe allergies
• Lactaid – For Dairy sensitivity
• Band-aids, Blister Bandaids, First Aid Spray, and Moleskin (for blisters – trust me!)

• Antiacid – for when you have a little too many Disney Snacks
• Anti Chafing Products – a must-have! Did I mention Florida is hot… I think you might know what this can be used for. These have the funniest names but they are talc-free which is important and they work! They make one specifically for the guys and another for the ladies. Silly names but they work wonders to keep you dry and comfortable.
  • Anti Chafing Powder for men
  • Anti Chafing Cream or powder for women
  • Comfort Powder Spray for men (silly name but it’s aluminum-free and has a mess-free application.
  • Anti-Chafe Sticks for women or men– A 100% must have! For feet, thighs, and other areas!
• Anti-Blister cream or stick – Body Glide will help if you avoid blisters. Rub it all over your feet and toes to protect yourself from uncomfortable blisters. *Bring 2 pairs of shoes on your vacation and rotate each day to avoid blisters!
• Small Pack Tissues – Handy for so many things

• Eye Drops, Contact solution, contact case, or eyeglass wipes –

More Things You Don’t Want to Forget:

Hand Sanitizer and Sanitizing Wipes –

I like to call Disney the petri dish because of all of the germs. It is vital that you wash your hands often and use sanitizer and sanitizing wipes. They are handy for your hands and to wipe down tables.

Stain Remover Pen/wipes –

Little spills will happen… drippy ice cream, ketchup stains, etc.

Bathroom wipes to freshen up

Bathroom wet wipes are so nice to have for a quick freshen-up in the bathrooms. I love these gentle wipes for myself but my husband prefers these larger wipes made for guys.

Zip-lock Bags (Quart & Gallon) –

These are a must-have for us. We have used zip-lock bags to pack up leftover snacks, wet socks, and dirty clothes(in case of accidents), and to keep our phones or electronics dry.

Wet Wipes –

We like to bring these unscented multi-purpose water wipes. They are handy for wiping up sticky, messy faces after an ice cream snack. We were surprised by how many wipes we went through and we don’t even have young children anymore! These are nice to have for a quick freshening up in the bathroom too.

Mini Tripod –

While Disney does not allow long selfie sticks in the park you can bring a tabletop tripod. I love this one because I can use it with a phone mount for my iPhone or use it with my camera.

Earplugs or noise-canceling earphones-

Handy if the music or noise becomes too much for your children (or yourself!) The fireworks can be especially loud for little ones.

Hair Ties –

I always need an extra one of these!

Pressed Penny Books –

If you or your children like to collect pressed pennies you will love collecting all of the pennies in the parks. Also, you don’t need to bring a pile of pennies and quarters anymore for the machine, you can just use a credit/debit card.

Disney Collectable Pins and Lanyards –

You can also collect and trade pins at the parks. You can purchase a starter pack when you get in the parks, be careful for fakes sold online, Disney may not trade if they are not real.

Sweatshirts –

If you are at Disney during the year when it gets chilly at night you’ll want to make sure you bring a lightweight sweatshirt or sweater so you can enjoy the fireworks without freezing. This is my favorite lightweight hoodie that packs up pretty small but helps keep me warm on chillier nights.

Popcorn Bucket –

When you are in the park be sure to buy a popcorn bucket. Then bring it with you every day to the parks so you can get a $2 refill whenever you need a snack!

Gum –

If you like to chew gum be sure to bring your own because they do not sell gum in any of the parks.

Reusable Straws –

Disney did away with lids and straws. If you don’t like mushy straws then you’ll want to bring your own. Disney, like many other restaurants, is going green and ditching plastic straws and switching to paper straws only. I prefer this style with a case.

Disney with Kids – What to Bring into the Parks

Stroller Sign or Decorations:

If you are traveling with young children you will likely be bringing a stroller. You will want to find a way to mark your stroller so you can easily find it in the sea of strollers when you get off a ride. Many families make a fun family stroller sign with their family name on it. Others add ribbons, balloons, or twinkle lights.

Stroller Must-Haves for Disney Parks

Bonus tip: If you are looking to rent a stroller for your Disney Vacation I recommend looking at Kingdom Strollers, they are much more comfortable for your kids and come with some stroller organization too! Check them out here!

Stroller Rain Cover –

Don’t forget to bring a cover for your stroller in case of rain.

Stroller Fan –

These can be attached or clipped to your stroller to keep your children cool.

Giant Clip for Stroller –

These huge clips are perfect to hold your shopping bags, diaper bag, and many other things.

Autograph Book and Jumbo Markers –

These were so fun to have at the parks. We made our own books and the kids had each character autograph their book. It was a sweet souvenir. Be sure to bring a jumbo marker for the characters to use. They have BIG hands (paws… mitts?) You can also buy the official Disney World autograph book before your trip here.

Small Toys/Games –

There is a lot of waiting at Disney, waiting in line for a ride, waiting for food, waiting to meet Mickey… Be sure to bring some things to keep your kids entertained while they are waiting. Travel-sized games, toys, small coloring books, and crayons all come in handy. This Eye Found It card game is perfect for waiting in line.

Glow Sticks –

These are so much fun for kids while they are waiting for the fireworks. I like this multi-pack – it has mickey ears too.

Disney Bubble Wands – Save yourself $10-20!

If you have a toddler (especially one in a stroller) you will see bubble wands all over the park. They are so fun, but also so pricy!! Save yourself the money by ordering this one on Amazon instead. Keep it tucked away in your bag until your child sees one and wants one… then whip it out – voila! Happy toddler – happy wallet! See various options here: Bubble Wands for Disney World

Must-Haves for your Diapers Bag at Disney World –

Don’t forget to fill your diaper bag each night so it’s ready to go in the morning. Pack plenty of diapers, wipes, and a change of clothes in case of accidents. Don’t forget a wet bag or large ziplock bag to put any soiled or wet clothing in.

Bibs and Table Covers –

Disposable bibs are handy too so you don’t have to carry around messy bibs. Disposable placemats (table covers) are helpful if you have a toddler that eats finger food and tends to eat off the table. Plus these have Mickey on them and they can be colored in!

Be sure to bring sippy cups or bottles, snack cups, and formula or milk.

Small Cooler and Ice packs –

If you need to keep milk or food chilled you will want to bring along a small cooler – soft-sided coolers are easier to store and work well for a day at the park. Just remember that if you need to bring ice cubes be sure they are in a bag and not loose in your cooler – this is a park rule.

Lightweight blanket –

If you have an infant or toddler they might still need a blanket when you go into an air-conditioned building for shows or to eat. They also come in handy if you need some shade for the stroller. Muslin blankets are thin and perfect for park days.

Baby carrier or sling –

If you have an infant you might find it easier to use a baby carrier or sling, especially when they need a little extra comfort.

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