7 Reasons Why You Should Rock a Fanny Pack at Disney and Universal Parks! This pouch is water resistant, relatively small, and comes in tons of colors.
I recently got back from Orlando where my husband and I explored the 3 Universal Studio parks and Disney's Magic Kingdom. If I wasn't already a fanny pack lover, this trip really made me a believer!
Maybe it's the sorority girl in me but fannies are awesome for vacations and events. Before my husband and I left on vacation I bought a fanny pack from Amazon, fully intending to wear it myself.
Spoiler: My husband actually ended up wearing it every day we were in the parks! I made sure to get one that's water resistant, relatively small, and in a neutral color.
So what did we pack?
- My iPhone with an Otterbox and popsocket
- Energy bar
- Two snack bags full of mixed nuts and jerky
- Small sunscreen
- Handful of band-aids
- Chapstick
- Body powder
- Neosporin
- Park cards and IDs
Zack wore the fanny pack throughout the day and only took it off on rides that required us to put everything in the free lockers.
On a few days, I did bring along my large crossbody purse to bring an extra pair of shoes to the park, but if I planned my footwear better that wouldn't have been an issue.
I was infinitely more comfortable when I wasn't lugging around my purse so we know for next time to rely on the fanny for toting stuff around!
Bring a Fanny Pack on a Disney Vacation
- No back pain
- Your hands will be free
- Breeze through security
- Don't have to worry about lockers
- Bring your own snacks
- Pack it full of first-aid supplies
- Have a secure place for your phone and cards
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Momma To Go says
I love me a fanny pack! I get such shoulder pain from a backpack or cross body. We went to DL last August and bought a little cheap-o stroller (even though my youngest is 6) just to put the crap in!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes!! I would sooo push around a stroller of my crap with no kid hahah
fromtoddlertotraveler says
Haha love the fannypack! Unfortunately with my kiddo we have too much stuff to fit in one, so usually end up rocking a backpack at amusement parks. #traveltuesday
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Haha thanks!!
Melanie says
I have been trying to convince my husband that we need a fanny pocket! My mom always wore one when she took us to the park as kids and they are so nice. I got one for myself for when we are hiking, but I haven't been able to convince him that we can rock them at the parks yet! Will show him this!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes!!! It's sooo helpful, much better than a purse or backpack
Jalisa Marie says
I love this. This December will be my second year with a child. It's so much different with a toddler.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you! Oh, I'm sure!!
Diana De Luca says
Haha I love the details and planning you did! Such a great post!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you so much, I really appreciate that!
Frank says
I think its the new thing, i mean we are in 2017 no need for more suffer and back pain :)), the snacks is the one that i don't forget when i go places like this xp :)), great post!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Totally!! Oh, I wouldn't have survived without my snacks haha
pizzapullups says
Cool it! That looks so much nicer than carrying a purse.
pizzapullups says
Love it, not cool it 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Oh yes!!
shesbeaming says
Fanny packs are convenient for trips like this . I’ve never been to Disney before , looks like fun !
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yeah, for sure!! This was my first trip and it was a blast, I'll be doing overview blog posts soon 🙂
Emma @ theweekendabroad.com says
I love this! I have absolutely nothing against a good fanny pack and own one myself! I just came back from universal studios and agree that a fanny pack would be perfect for a theme park.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Heck yes! So glad you agree 🙂
Dr. Elise Cohen Ho says
I think that you summed it up pretty well. When my kids were young we were all about the backpack. It was not technically compact but was still better than having three miscellaneous bags of stuff.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thank you so much 🙂 Oh yes, totally
sweetfrivolity says
I love this! The last time I used a fanny pack was when I was still young enough to have a Little Mermaid one (which I still have), but I think you're right--it just makes sense! 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Haha that is awesome!! I loved seeing the adorable monogrammed fanny packs and of course, the kids with Disney themed