Are our backpacks allowed in Disney World?

Suitcases, bags, coolers or backpacks, with or without wheels, larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm) are not allowed in any theme park or water park. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in these containers.



As of March 2026, backpacks are absolutely allowed in all Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, and Disney Springs, provided they adhere to specific size and safety regulations. Your bag must not exceed 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm). Every bag is subject to security screening, which in 2026 primarily uses advanced contactless scanners that allow you to walk through without removing items, though manual searches are still performed if the scanner flags an anomaly. Prohibited items inside bags include loose ice (reusable ice packs are required), dry ice, glass containers (except small baby food jars), and alcoholic beverages. Backpacks are welcome on almost every attraction; you simply place them on the floor of the ride vehicle or in a provided mesh pocket. For high-intensity rides like TRON Lightcycle / Run, free lockers are provided to store your bags during the experience, ensuring a safe and hands-free journey for all guests.

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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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You'll be happy to know that CamelBak water packs are permitted in Disney Parks. If you need to refill your pack, complimentary cups of ice water are available at quick-service dining locations, and at stands or carts that sell fountain drinks. Just ask! You'll also notice a few water bottle filling stations.

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You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks. You might have also noticed the “no loose ice” rule listed in the other section of this article. An easy fix is to freeze a few water bottles and put them in the bottom of your soft side cooler.

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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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At both Disneyland Parks and Walt Disney World, any bag you bring with you (from backpacks and purses to coolers and suitcases) must measure less than 24 x 15 x 18 inches.

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I am happy to let you know that all Disney Resorts Collection hotels provide towels at all pools. If you are visiting one of the quiet pools and for some reason do not see towels, you can stop by the feature pool to pick up some there.

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Overnight bags, camping-style backpacks, suitcases, and the like are best left back at your hotel, in your car, or in a park locker. (Disney World prohibits guests from bringing bags larger than 24? x 18? x 15? with them into the parks.)

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No need to remove it: Just sling your fanny pack to the side or your backside when taking a photo or entering an attraction. Disney allows guests to wear fanny packs during rides. Carry-on: Most airlines allow one carry-on bag and one personal item – such as a fanny pack – at no extra charge.

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Loungefly or other Small Bags Loungefly bags and bags of a similar style are the perfect sizes for an entire park day, especially in summer. These bags can fit a rain jacket, small umbrella, wallet, phone, portable charger, and more. This is my go-to bag because it can hold many items and is lightweight.

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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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Depending on where you stay, you might find single-ply toilet paper in your Disney World hotel room, so be warned that bringing your own toilet paper from home might need to be added to your packing list!

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Each Walt Disney World theme park and water park features convenient keyless lockers that can be used throughout the day for a one-time charge—so you can store your personal items with ease.

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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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Many of the changes have been applied across the theme parks and resorts, but here's a sampling of the changes: Casey's Corner Walt's Chili All-Beef Foot-Long Hot Dog: price changed from $13.99 to $14.29.

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It's likely due to several variables. One factor is that people may be less interested in theme parks. From what we're seeing with our bookings, that pent-up demand has somewhat transitioned to cruises and Europe, Greg Antonelle, the co-owner of Florida travel agency MickeyTravels, told the Journal.

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Thank you for bringing a thoughtful question about umbrellas, it's better to be safe and confirm than to bring something to a theme park that isn't allowed. I'm glad to share that yes, you may bring an umbrella into a Walt Disney World theme park, Resort Collection Hotel, and restaurants on property.

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There is not a restriction on wearing open toed shoes when enjoying attractions at either Disneyland Park or Disney California Adventure Park. You may need to slip them off during Soarin' Around the World where your feet are dangling, but in most other cases your footwear will be safely on your feet!

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Every resort on Disney property has Bell Services (also sometimes called Luggage Services). This is where grocery items that you might have ordered from places like Amazon Prime Now or Instacart are delivered, but it is also where you can store your bags and carry-on items on your arrival and departure days.

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