What to bring to Disney World Parks! You have the essentials packed, but what else do you need to bring? Don't leave home without these five items.
Of course, you don't want to leave your MagicBands and wallets behind. But beyond the obvious items, here are my top 5 must-have items for a Disney vacation.
My husband Zack and I have been to Walt Disney World several times in the past few years and I'm itching for another trip out soon. I haven't visited Disneyland since I was a baby, but the same list applies to any theme park.
Disney Packing List
Whether you're visiting Disney for the first time or are a seasoned pro, these are the top items you don't want to leave at home.
Fanny Pack
I wrote an entire blog about why you should rock a fanny pack at Universal and Disney.
In summary, fanny packs or belt bags are more compact and lighter than lugging around a backpack or purse.
I love this one from Amazon! It's water resistant, holds a ton of stuff while being relatively small, and comes in a ton of colors.
Reusable Water Bottle
I have a funny story for you! The first time we visited Orlando to visit both Universal and Disney World, I used the same water bottle purchased at the airport.
I was shocked how many water fountains there were located throughout the parks, so I just kept refilling it throughout the week.
While that wasn't horrible, I was definitely missing my convenient reusable water bottle from home that I use daily. If you prefer filtered water, this bottle is for you!
Snacks
Disney has awesome food but sometimes lines can get long, you may have a hard time justifying $5 for popcorn, or you might want a midnight treat.
Whether you load up on homemade or store-bought snacks, bring a few of your favorites. I typically include mixed nuts and energy bars, plus jerky for my husband.
Ponchos
If you're visiting Orlando, be prepared for those spontaneous showers! These hooded ponchos will keep you dry.
They won't fit in a fanny pack, so you'll have to stash them in your stroller or backpack, if you choose to carry one.
Portable Phone Charger
With all the pictures you'll be snapping away and checking your phone for wait times, it's possible the battery on your phone will get drained before the end of the day.
Keep your phone charged with this awesome portable power bank! It allows for two devices to charge at once.
Waterfly Slim Soft Polyester Water Resistant Waist Bag Pack
CamelBak eddy+ Water Bottle
FROGG TOGGS Ultra-Lite2 Reusable Waterproof Breathable Poncho
JanSport SuperBreak One Backpacks
Belkin BoostCharge Power Bank, Portable USB-C Charger, Phone Charger Battery Pack
Body Glide Original Anti Chafe Balm 
More things you might forget to bring
- Hand sanitizer
- Anti-chafing balm
- Travel size deodorant
- Mini sunscreen
Disney Travel Guides
If you liked my Disney Packing List, I'm sure you'll love my other Disney posts! Be sure to leave me a comment and let me know what you think.
Need a place to stay? Read my review of Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress!
Planning a wedding? Here's How To Invite Mickey & Minnie Mouse To Your Wedding.
Heading to Universal Orlando too? Make sure you read my Tips for Planning Your First Visit, learn all about Volcano Bay, and read about our recent trip out there!
Did I leave anything off? Tell me your must-haves for visiting the parks.
Mariah says
Bringing your own food in is always so helpful to save money.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Yes, for sure!
Albany says
You know I have never been to Disney Land or Disney World!? Shocking, I know! :0 But when I do go (because that's definitely on my bucket list) this packing list will surely come in handy!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
I hope you're able to visit soon 🙂
Jasmine Hewitt says
this is a great list for Disney! we are planning a trip eventually
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much 🙂 Have a blast!
Crystal // Dreams, etc. says
Yes to the water bottle and portable charger! I take those everywhere.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
YES!!
Kata says
We have never been to Disneyland so I am very grateful for this post. It makes my head less dizzy. 🙂
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Happy to help 🙂
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Great suggestions for what to pack! I love having a helpful list like this prior to traveling!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Absolutely 🙂 Thanks, I'm so glad it was helpful!
Katherine says
I couldn’t agree with this list more! I made a Disney packing list and couldn’t stress enough how important it was to have a portable charger. Using the app, taking pics, etc totally sucks the battery lol.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Thanks so much, Katherine!! It's a life saver haha
Rachel says
The hooded ponchos really came in handy. I didn't want anything too bulky to have to carry around.
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Absolutely!
Brittany Limberakis says
I never would have thought of a poncho! We’ve never been to Florida but plan on going to Disney world soon!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
You're going to have a blast!! I was so happy we packed them when it started to pour! There were showers predicted so we wore our Teva sandals that day too. If you plan to wear sneakers, bring a pair of extra socks so you can change them if you need to 🙂
Tiffany Grace says
Can I just say that until today I never thought I’d consider rocking a fanny pack again? I’d always imagined those lime green ones from my childhood, but the one you linked to is soooo cute!! I’d totally rock that!!
Jenna | The Urben Life says
Haha I know exactly the type of lime green one you're referring to! I love ours, my husband actually wears it more often than I do during park days. Thanks so much for your comment 🙂