This Disney packing list has everything you need for a trip to any of the Disney Parks this year! Whether you need help packing for the plane, the parks, or playing at your resort – this list has it all! It’s the ultimate packing guide for Disney World and Disneyland right now!
I am a huge fan of Disney. I’ve had either a Disney World or a Disneyland annual pass (or both) for the past few years even though we don’t actually live anywhere near either because we love it so much.
It sounds so cliche to say but being in a Disney theme park is really my happy place. I missed it so much when it was closed a few years back, and I’m so excited that we get to go again!
While I know everyone’s packing lists are a little different, I thought I’d put together the ultimate Disney packing list for Disney World or Disneyland so that you can look at a master list and make sure you have everything YOU personally need!
I’m actually headed to Disney World this weekend and used my own packing list, so it’s definitely thorough and helpful! And I update this lis regularly based on my own personal experiences!
The Disney Packing List
Okay so I’ve written out the full packing list here, but there’s also two different printable versions of this at the bottom of the post – a pretty blue Disney themed one and a bare bones white one for those of you who like to save ink.
Let’s get to it!
Clothing
Quick disclaimer – clothing is a big one but also a very subjective one so I’m just giving basics of clothes and letting you choose what that means.
Oh and of course it’ll be dependent on the weather when you’re visiting, but I tried to cover most regular things you’ll need!
Tip: If you’re planning a trip from like March to October, it’s going to be hot and you’ll sweat. I recommend over packing a bit in case you want to change!
Shorts/skirts – I actually find wearing stretchy skirts super comfortable so I added that here but do whatever you’re most comfortable in.
Pants – I typically bring a couple of bottoms that I can mix and match throughout the trip rather than one per day because they tend to get less gross than shirts.
Shirts – at least one per day but more often I recommend a few extras. And it’s super fun to buy or make your own matching Disney shirts like these ones!
Sweatshirt/jacket – you never know when you’ll need one.
Underwear – plus bras!
Socks – I actually don’t often wear socks since I wear my favorite sandals to walk in but you’ll likely want socks if you’re wearing shoes that need them.
Walking shoes – you can read more about my favorite shoes for Disney here but you are going to walk miles and miles and miles. Bring shoes that you’ve worn to walk in a lot then thank me later. We typically get a solid 20K steps a day in! So if i had to choose the most important thing on this clothing list, it would be this!
Accessories/Jewelry – I recommend keeping it minimal but if this is your thing, go for it. I like to wear this Mickey ring just for fun!
Sunglasses – if you forget, they do sell super cute Disney sunglasses at the parks, but they’re pretty pricey.
Laundry Tip!
Bring a pop-up laundry hamper or a large bag to keep your laundry separate from clean clothes, especially if they’re all sweaty! Or you can just designate a drawer in the resort room for dirty clothes – just don’t forget to check that drawer when you’re leaving like we’ve done!
Toiletries
I’m never going to be able to get a full list of everyone’s toiletries so like the clothes, this list will hopefully get you started with what you need!
Shampoo and Conditioner – most hotels, including Disney resorts if you’re staying on-site, offer their own but if you’re particular, bring some. I like to take my stuff from home and fill up these little bottles to bring.
Toothbrush and Toothpaste – you can also add some floss and mouthwash here too if that’s your thing. Bring these for your own benefit and those people around you!
Razor and Shaving Cream – not a necessity but if you plan on shaving or swimming, you might want these!
Body Wash – A lot of the Disney resorts now offer actual body soap in their bathrooms but if you’re picky about having body wash compared to bars of soap, bring your own.
Liquid Hand Soap – This is a must for my family. Most hotels, including Disney ones, offer a bar of soap for washing hands. I don’t love washing my hands with a bar of soap, and it’s just so much more difficult for the kids. So I always bring my own liquid hand soap for the bathroom.
Deodorant – Florida and California are both hot. You’re going to sweat. Just bring it.
Glasses/Contacts and Supplies – This covers glasses, glasses case, contacts, contacts case, contact lens solution, and anything else related to your eyes.
Hair Products – Whatever you need to make your hair look presentable (because good is a joke in the Florida humidity). Hair spray, dry shampoo, gel, styling spray, heat protector. Whatever it is, this should cover it.
Hairbrush and Styling Tools – Most hotels have blow dryers but often times they’re smaller or not as high powdered. I always bring my own plus a flat iron and curling wand.
Makeup – I recommend foundation or some sort of coverage with SPF so you don’t have to add sunscreen + makeup on your face. Otherwise, whatever you normally wear probably works fine. Oh and lip balm can help with the summer heat!
Electronics
I’m an electronics addict, so this section may not matter that much to you but I needed it! This covers things you might need for travel, parks, resort days, and pretty much your entire trip.
I’m not even going to explain these ones, they seem pretty self-explanatory! But notice I specifically mentioned chargers because I may have forgotten them myself a few times!
- Phone and charger
- Camera and charger
- Extra camera SD cards
- Extra camera batteries
eBook reader and charger – loaded with books (my favorite Kindle Unlimited books)
Tablet and charger – great for travel or back at the resort when you need a break from the heat. Pre-load with downloaded movies, games, and apps so you don’t have issues connecting to Wi-Fi.
Video game and charger – this more means if you have a handheld device like a Nintendo Switch and want to bring it for travel or downtime
Headphones – you’ll definitely need these if you’re flying and probably want them in the car.
Portable chargers – This may be the only thing you didn’t think of on this list but that doesn’t mean it’s not important. Bring at least one (more is better) external chargers you keep charged. So when your phone inevitably dies or you forget to charge your camera, you can just plug it into the portable phone charger and go.
I personally have and love this one! It comes with a plug for the outlet plus plugs for a bunch of various devices all built into the charger!
Tip!
Both Disney World and Disneyland have FuelRod stations throughout the parks where you can swap FuelRods for FREE! You just put your empty one in and it gives you a new one that’s fully charged. I bring one or two on every trip as my portable charger because I know if it runs out, I can just grab a full one!
The FuelRod starter pack is cheaper to buy from the FuelRod website before your trip than it is to buy at Disney, but if you forget or are just reading this last minute, you can also buy a starter kit that has the charger, a bunch of charging cords, and a little carrying case.
Park Days
Okay now let’s talk about what you’ll need for your actual time in the park!
Mickey Ears – They may have taken out a bit of the magic from Disney Parks for now but it’s still fun to take pictures with all the Mickey ears!
Trading Pins – There are new rules for trading pins at the Disney World theme parks (and Disneyland) currently but it’s still happening, which is great because it’s my favorite! Bring your pins for pin trading then look for the new opportunities when you get there!
Umbrella and/or Poncho – If you’re headed to Central Florida, inevitably it’ll rain during your trip and you’ll end up spending $10 for a Disney poncho instead of $1 at home. If you’re going during colder months, you could also bring a rain jacket if the forecast calls for it, but it’s always been warm enough for us that a poncho works!
Fan and Cooling Towels – we have this handheld fan that clips to the stroller, but I know people also swear by these cooling towels to keep cool in the hot Florida sun or dry California heat.
I also absolutely love these personal W-Fans – just make sure you have a bag or a stroller to put them in when you take them off for a ride! They’re hand-held and sit comfortably around your neck AND they adjust so the air gets blown right where you want it. Perfect for Florida heat!
Refillable Water Bottles – Cups of ice water are available for free from restaurants (with fountain drink machines) all throughout the parks but no lids. We typically get water then transfer it to our favorite reusable water bottle to keep it ice cold for hours without worrying about spills. There are also water fountains throughout the parks (and in airports) where you can refill them! And of course, you can buy bottled water throughout the parks!
Autograph Book – My son loves getting character autographs, definitely a fun one! Disney characters will sign other things as well, but an autograph book is an easy way to keep them all together in one place!
Magic Band/Tickets – Disney World uses Magic Bands, Disneyland normally uses tickets (although they are using Magic Bands in some capacities now). They’re literally your key to the magic!
Important!
Make sure you download the most updated version of the My Disney Experience app before your trip. And if you downloaded it a while ago, make sure you update it the night before your first park day. You’ll use it for things like booking lightning lane experiences, reserving dining, and even getting into your hotel good! It’s a good idea to make sure that at least a few adults in your party have the app so if one phone dies, you have a backup!
Line Activities – With no Fast Passes through the end of the year, you’re going to be standing in line (and most likely long lines depending on ride wait times) no matter how limited they’re keeping numbers.
Download the Disney Play app for in-line games and grab some other things to keep people entertained. Some of our favorites are these Brain Quest Questions because they’re small but contain a lot of fun activities!
Reusable Straws – Disney discontinued used of disposable plastic straws and has gone to paper ones. If you don’t like drinking out of paper straws, bring your own reusable ones. We like these silicone ones.
Sunscreen – Bring it. Wear it. Put it on again.
Water Park?
If you’re Disney trip includes a visit to one of the Disney water parks, make sure that your swimsuit and swim gear is in line with Disney’s swimsuit policies and water park dress code! If you’re going on any water rides, you’ll also want to make sure you don’t have any buckles or anything that might get hooked on a ride!
You’ll also want to bring goggles if your kids need them, towel clips, and if you feel the need for them – a portable safe like this one – so you can head into the water without worrying about your Disney vacation ending with some missing valuables! We have this one and use it all the time to hold things like my cell phone, credit card, etc.
Resort Days
Most people like to spend a day or two just hanging out at the resort. Here’s a few things you might need for that time!
- Pool Toys – don’t bring anything too big but balls, rings, etc. are fine
- Flip flops/sandals
- Sun Hat
- Googles
- Floatation Devices – these are like personal floatation devices, not pool floats like those giant unicorns or cactuses you see everywhere
- Beach Towels – Many of the moderate and deluxe resorts offer towels by the pool but a lot of regular hotels and Disney value resorts do not.
- Swimsuits
- Swim Covers
- Dress-Up Clothes – If you have a nice resort meal planned, you may want to dress up a bit fancier than your in the park wear.
- Laundry Soap – All the resorts offer laundry and the DVC properties actually offer laundry in-suite. This is likely an essential if you want to wash your masks specifically.
Travel Days
I could write a lot more about traveling and what to bring traveling but I’ll just give a quick list. This doesn’t even begin to touch my tips for traveling with kids or flying with babies!
- Travel pillow – I love a typical U shaped one like this
- Books/Magazines – either in the form of an actual book or an electronic one
- Travel Games – if you’re driving, any of these road trip games would be a great choice! Or we also love this travel bingo!
- Downloaded Movies – even if you don’t download the movies ahead of time, make sure you have the app you need to watch movies for your chosen airline (if you’re flying)
- Coloring/Activity Books
- ID/Passport – this should be self-explanatory. Make sure you have any travel documents you need for travel!
- Car Seat and Stroller Bag
- Ear Plugs
- Reservation Info – I always have a printed out copy just in case technology fails us or my phone dies
- Compression Socks – If you’re flying and flying a long ways, my husband swears by compression socks
Baby Care
I have a baby so adding this section on the packing list for now because babies need their own whole set of stuff. It’s fun, really.
- Formula/Milk
- Diapers and swim diapers
- Wet wipes
- Changing Pad (because bathrooms are gross)
- Baby soap and shampoo
- Sippy cup and bottles
- Bottle cleaner and bottle soap
- Baby Toys
- Pacifier and Pacifier Strap
- Lovey/Blanket
Note – I didn’t put a stroller or car seat on the list because if you have a baby, I can only imagine you’re bringing both. But know that even if you have older kids, a stroller is often a good bet when you’re walking 10+ miles a day in the parks!
Food and Drinks
I personally love to find the best Disneyland food and try all the Disney World snacks but bringing in your own food and drinks is a great way to save money!
Here are best bets for things you can bring into the park without worrying about coolers and things going bad. You can also just bring your own snacks that your family loves to give you peace of mind your family will eat something without all the extra cost of buying Disney snacks!
- Juice boxes
- Dried fruit and fruit snacks (these homemade fruit snacks are delish!)
- Chips and crackers
- Trail mix
- Dry cereal
- Granola bars
- Water bottles
- Applesauce and pouches
- Jerky/meat sticks
If you are planning to bring a small cooler with fresh things, make sure to bring ice packs. Disney doesn’t allow loose ice and recommends bringing ice packs instead.
Extras
Last but not least, the other things you might not have thought of but will want to pack!
Hidden Mickey book – this book is one of the best purchases I’ve ever made for our Disney trips. My son LOVES looking for these all throughout the parks!
Disney Gift Cards – if you have them, don’t forget to bring them! They’re perfect for spending in a gift shop or restaurant!
Stroller Name Tag – if you have a stroller, bring some sort of name tag or something to make it easier to find in a sea of strollers
Medicine and First Aid Kit – Any of your prescription meds, over the counter meds you use regularly (like allergy meds, Tylenol, etc.) plus a small first aid kit. Disney has great first aid stations but right now if you can avoid the possibly sick people in it for simple things like a band-aid, I’ve avoid it if I were you.
Backpack/Bag – A small bag that you can put essentials in to carry in the parks. You want it lightweight and easy to get into to access things.
Ziploc Bags – These are a travel must for me wherever. Put leftovers in them, special things your kids find that need sanitized, and pretty much anything else. I bring all different sizes of Ziplock bags and use them all the time. They’re also great for bringing home leftovers of things like Disney World snacks or Mickey’s Not So Scary food!
Masks – face masks are NOT required for your Disney World trip (or Disneyland), but I know some people still wear them, so I added them to this list. They are optional outdoors and on pool decks. Full mask guidelines here.
Hand Sanitizer – Disney World has hand sanitizer throughout the parks and bathrooms are available for hand washing. But if you’re anything like me and want to try all the best Disney World food, bring all the hand sanitizer with you so you have it when you want it.
Clorox Wipes – Lysol, Clorox, whatever will disinfect something. I don’t personally bring these, but I know some people like to clean off the airplane tray or tables before they sit at them, even though Disney is doing a great job with their cleaning!
Thermometer – I feel like my kids are always complaining that they’re sick when we travel whether it because that ate too many treats, got overheated, or they’re actually sick. I like to have a first aid kit and a thermometer with me just in case I need it.
We like using a quick forehead one that’s kid-friendly.
Special Events!
I didn’t include it on this list because not everyone will be doing a special event of some sort (Disney After Hours, Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party, etc.) but if you are, make sure you pack what you need for that event as well. Costumes, accessories, and more might be additional things to add for the evening events!
And that’s it, that’s the end of this incredibly long Disney packing list! I tried to be as thorough as possible so you have a good Disney World packing list or Disneyland packing list full of essential items to make your trip to the most magical place as magical as possible!
More Disney Tips
If you’re headed to any of the Disney theme parks, these are some great tips for making the most of your trip!
- Things to do at Disney World outside the parks
- Best Disney World restaurants
- Renting a car at Disney World
- Toy Story Land tips
- Disney character dining
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