Disney Packing List

We’ve done a lot of research about the best things to pack for your Disney vacation. Some we have learned on our own while others tips we have learned from friends who have made notes along the way about the things that are must haves for their time with Mickey and Friends.

Bring Good Shoes.

Choosing the right shoes might just be the most important thing that you do prior to your trip. There are many park days that by 10am we’ve already hit 10,000 steps. I will never forget the trip to Disney where I didn’t pack supportive shoes and I went to the foot doc after getting home and I ended up in a walking boot.

Portable Phone Charger

Hopefully you will be too busy making memories to be worried about social media…BUT there are so many other reasons you may need to use your phone in the parks. The app would be a huge reason, you can check ride wait times, figure out where you are exactly and order food ahead of time for pick up at many of the quick service restaurants. That is where a portable phone charger comes in, the one that we’ve linked can recharge your phone a few times and is fairly lightweight. You’ll be glad you brought one with you when you have battery power to capture that perfect photo.

Too old for a stroller?

Let’s talk about strollers for a moment. Even if your oldest has been out of the stroller for a solid year or two, the Disney tired is a real thing. Especially if you are opening and closing the parks. Lots of people want to maximize every moment that they have at Disney. You know your kiddo best, there is no shame in your parenting game if you need to put a kid who is perceived to be a bit older than ‘acceptable stroller age.’ That’s between you and your family.
Disney has however, changed their stroller policy recently so I would suggest reading up on it.

Pack some snacks.

Disney has been known for their fun and tasty food for sometime now, but it can get cost prohibitive. Disney generously allows park visitors to bring in food and drinks (non alcoholic of course). My family has found if we bring food in to the parks it allows us to splurge on Mickey bars, Dole whips and churros. We often will eat breakfast in our hotel room before hitting the park.

Another thing that we’ve done before is ordered food for Amazon Pantry and had it delivered to our hotel, which was nice to have less to transport with us. I would recommend calling your hotel and asking if there are any fees associated with accepting deliveries.

Our most extensive Disney Packing List

The Disney basics

Clothing for each day in the park
Comfortable Walking Shoes/Sneakers
Cell Phone
Portable charger
Phone Charger w/ Cords
Downtime entertainment
Warm Layers (you never know when a hotel room will be chilly or the weather changes)
Necessary Electronics
Rain Jacket/Poncho/Umbrella
Hand Sanitizer
Autograph Book
Change of Clothes
Ziploc Bag for wet Clothes and cell phones
Camera
Batteries
Flip-Flops
Hat or Visor
Earplugs
Backpack
Sunglasses
Toiletries

Items you absolutely can’t leave behind

Magic Bands (these are your park tickets)
IDs
Hotel Confirmation
Restaurant Reservation Information.
Fast Pass reservation times
Roadside assistance information

Little Bitty People Items

Diapers
Diaper Bag
Bottles
Baby Food
Baby Wipes (pack more than you think you need)
Pacifier
Diaper Rash Ointment
Stroller (I suggest considering renting a stroller so you don’t have to pack it)
Decoration for stroller (so you can tell it apart)
Car Seat
Games/Toys
Baby Hat
Bibs
Blanket

Just incase items

Ibuprofen/Tylenol
Prescription Medication
Cold/Allergy Medicine
Motion Sickness Medication
Bandaids, Neosporin, peroxide
Aloe Vera
Eye drops
Antacids

Essentials for the Car

DVD Player (We like to leave the movies at home and stop at Redbox along the way.)
Chargers for Electronics
Pillows/Blankets
Headphones
Games
Cooler
Trash Bags

Swimming Packing List

Bathing Suits
Beach Towels * call ahead to the hotel and see if they provide towels for the pool. No need to take up the extra space
Bag for swim essentials
Sunscreen
Sunglasses
Ear Plugs/Nose Plugs
Goggles
Flip Flops
Swim Diaper

Items you may not have thought about

Plastic Grocery Bags
Laundry Bag for the hotel room
Clickable Sharpie (for autographs!)
Stroller Fan
Wet Wipes
Pin Trading Supplies (read about pin trading here)
Packs to flavor water = less expense for drinks. If you can stomach the taste of Pedialyte it helps keep dehydration at bay.
Disposable silverware
Laundry Pods (we like to wash laundry while we are there, it also gives you the option to pack less)