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.

Yes, you can absolutely bring Starbucks—or any other outside food and non-alcoholic beverages—into the Disney theme parks in 2026. Disney has a very generous policy regarding outside food, provided that it is not in glass containers and does not require heating. You can carry your Starbucks cup right through the security checkpoint and the front gates. In fact, many guests prefer to grab their coffee at the Starbucks locations in Disney Springs or at the hotels before entering the parks to avoid the long morning lines at the "in-park" Starbucks locations (which are cleverly themed, such as the "Main Street Bakery" in Magic Kingdom or "Trolley Car Cafe" in Hollywood Studios). It is important to remember that while the coffee is allowed, loose ice in coolers is prohibited; if you are bringing a large iced drink in a cooler bag, you must use reusable ice packs. Additionally, you cannot bring your own alcohol into the parks, but your morning latte or frappuccino is perfectly welcome as you navigate the crowds for "rope drop." In 2026, Disney continues to support this policy, making it a great way for families to save a few dollars on breakfast while enjoying the resort.