Are coolers allowed in Disney?

You can bring any food items you'd like except for alcohol and items in glass containers. Coolers. Small coolers are allowed ? they just can't be larger than 24? by 15? by 18? and you can't pull them behind you.



Yes, coolers are permitted in both Disney World and Disneyland, but they must adhere to strict size and safety regulations. As of 2026, the maximum allowed size for a cooler (or any bag) is 24 inches long x 15 inches wide x 18 inches high. Hard-sided coolers are allowed as long as they meet these dimensions, but soft-sided cooler bags are often preferred for portability. A major "don't" in the Disney cooler policy is loose or dry ice; all ice must be contained within reusable ice packs or sealed Ziploc bags to prevent leaking and to speed up security screenings. Additionally, you cannot bring glass containers (except for small baby food jars) or alcoholic beverages into the parks. Coolers are a popular way to save money on water and snacks, but keep in mind that they must be carried or stored in a locker, as wagons and stroller-wagons are strictly prohibited from entering the parks.

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Lucky for you though, throw that tumbler into your carry-on because you're certainly welcome to bring it into the Walt Disney World Resort Theme Parks.

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Yes, you can take a small backpack cooler with food and drinks into the theme parks of Walt Disney World. If you choose to bring a cooler into the Walt Disney World theme parks or water parks, it can't be larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm).

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Disney states that any cooler you bring into the parks may not be more than 24 x 15 x 18 inches and rolling coolers are not allowed in the parks. Not being able to have a rolling coolers makes things a little less desirable but there are a lot of options for bringing a cooler into the parks that can be easier.

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A: Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers, do not require heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

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You can bring any food items you'd like except for alcohol and items in glass containers. Coolers. Small coolers are allowed – they just can't be larger than 24? by 15? by 18? and you can't pull them behind you.

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You can bring any food items you'd like except for alcohol and items in glass containers. Coolers. Small coolers are allowed – they just can't be larger than 24? by 15? by 18? and you can't pull them behind you.

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Clear bags are not required. You are welcome to bring a purse, backpack, or another type of bag as long as it is no larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high. You may also bring in your own food and non-alcoholic drinks. Please note that glass containers, other than small baby food jars, are not permitted.

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Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Smoking marijuana or other illegal substances is not permitted at any time. For the comfort of all Guests, the theme parks, the Esplanade between the parks and the Downtown Disney District are smoke free.

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Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors.

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Cecelia, you are more than welcome to bring a personal water bottle containing ice water with you into the theme parks. In fact, you are also permitted to bring in your own snacks and food, as long as everything you bring with you falls within the guidelines set forth in the Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules.

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Disney On Ice is a family event suitable for all ages!

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In order to improve guest flow, ease congestion and streamline the bag-check and entry processes, loose and dry ice is not permitted. Reusable ice packs are recommended.

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In an effort to streamline the bag check process, loose ice in coolers is not permitted. Small bags of ice or reusable ice packs are acceptable.

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In the parks, bottled water runs about $3.50-$4, or if you're using the Disney Dining Plan you can pay with a snack credit. There are two places to get water for free: water fountains and Quick Service restaurants.

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The Disney Park also has a water bottle refill station in the bathroom near the Canada pavilion and the Odyssey building on the other side of the Park. Staying hydrated while visiting Walt Disney World is critical to a great visit, and this guide will make it easier to refill your water bottle.

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Hi there, Adrian, Guests of the Disneyland Resort are allowed to take outside food and non-alcoholic beverages with them. Refillable water bottles are also allowed, even metal bottles like the brand you have.

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Can I bring my own soda into the Disney parks? YES! The security checkpoints at the park entrances are looking for weapons and glass. Plastic soda bottles are fine to bring into the parks.

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