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Are wheeled coolers allowed at Disney World?

If you check the Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules page, you will find that coolers, with or without wheels, have to be no larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm). Stay inside that guideline, and you should be good to go!



Yes, wheeled coolers are allowed at Disney World, but they must strictly adhere to the park's size and safety regulations. Any cooler—with or without wheels—cannot exceed 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm). This rule is strictly enforced at the security checkpoints to ensure that walkways and queues remain clear for all guests. Furthermore, you are not permitted to bring loose or dry ice into the parks; if you need to keep items cold, you must use reusable ice packs or sealable bags filled with ice. Many families find that a small, soft-sided wheeled cooler is a great way to transport snacks and water bottles throughout the long Florida day. However, keep in mind that you cannot bring glass containers (except for small baby food jars) or alcoholic beverages into the theme parks. If your cooler is larger than the permitted dimensions, you will be asked to return it to your vehicle or store it in a locker outside the park entrance, which can be an inconvenient start to your Disney day.

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In fact, suitcases, coolers or backpacks with or without wheels are allowed in the park. However, these cannot be larger than 24? (61 cm) long x 15? (38 cm) wide x 18? (46 cm) high, so make sure you check the size of your cooler.

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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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Read on for the things guests should never do at Disney World.
  • Don't try to text while walking down Main Street in Magic Kingdom.
  • Faking an injury to get a wheelchair or scooter isn't cool.
  • Using flash photography on the rides is distracting and annoying.
  • The railings in the ride queues aren't your personal seats.


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Keep the bag on the seat next to you or the floor in front of you. For attractions that are slow-moving or fully enclosed or have spacious vehicles, you can bring you bag onto the ride and plop it down next to you for the duration of the experience.

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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'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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Yes, you can take a thermos and a small cooler into the theme parks of Walt Disney World as long as the thermos does not contain glass and the cooler has to be below a specific size.

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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. Both will be Florida tap water; the main difference between them will be the temperature.

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You can buy bottled water throughout the parks; many vendors also sell Powerade. 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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Guests are free to bring outside food and beverages into the theme parks as long as they do not bring any glass containers and they do not bring any alcohol, which means you are welcome to bring metal water bottles with you into the theme parks.

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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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