Can you bring a cooler to Disney pools?

I was quite certain that guests are welcome to bring their own food/drinks with them to enjoy on the pool decks, but I did contact Walt Disney World on your behalf to confirm my initial thoughts. I was correct; you are welcome to bring your own food/drinks in a soft-side cooler with you to enjoy.



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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. Re-usable ice packs are recommended.

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Yes! 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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You are welcome to bring coolers that are not bigger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high. Bags of ice and/or reusable ice packs are allowed while dry ice or loose ice is not permitted. There are also locker rentals at the theme parks and water parks if you'd like to store your cooler.

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You can bring your own cooler. Small coolers are allowed, with no loose ice, dry ice, glass bottles or alcohol. Find a cooler tote featuring some favorite Characters at shopDisney.com, and remember to use your Disney Visa Card for shopping savings. Toss in some re-usable ice packs and you're ready to go.

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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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It might be a good idea to bring a cooler with you, as temperatures can rocket in the summer months. If you don't have a cooler, a waterproof bag with ice packs will also help to keep your food cool.

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Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged! It is so nice to have a drink on hand whenever you need to quench your thirst. You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks.

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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!

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Magic Kingdom is home to four water bottle refill stations, most of which are in Tomorrowland and one in Fantasyland. Inside Tomorrowland, Guests can find two water bottle refill stations in Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe and one at the TRON Lightcycle Run.

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Prohibited Items
  • Firearms, ammunition, knives and weapons of any kind.
  • Self-defense or restraining devices (e.g., pepper spray, mace).
  • Marijuana (including marijuana enriched products) or any illegal substance.
  • Objects or toys that appear to be firearms or weapons.


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Yes, you can definitely bring your Yeti thermos to stay hydrated in the theme parks. Walt Disney World Resort has been proactive in adding water bottle refill stations throughout the theme parks.

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Guests are allowed to carry coolers with them into the Disneyland Resort. There are a few rules that should be noted: Only smaller coolers (about the size of a 6-pack cooler or smaller) may be taken into the theme parks. Cooler dimensions must be less than 24” long x 15” wide x 18 “ high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm).

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As you already know, visiting a Disney theme park in the summer means walking around in the heat for hours at a time. We highly recommend bringing your Cool Links® towel with you everywhere in the park, so you're never wishing you had it.

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When prepared food goes unused at Disney Parks, it doesn't get tossed—it gets donated. The Disneyland® Resort donates over 2,000 pounds each month to Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County.

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Free cups of water are available all around Disney World! If you're a Starbucks fan, you've probably ordered your share of water cups in Disney World.

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Casey's Corner Walt's Chili All-Beef Foot-Long Hot Dog: price changed from $13.99 to $14.29.

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Burgers with fries usually run in the $11 – $13 range, individual-sized pizza can be $10 – $11, and something like a Pork Carnitas Rice Bowl costs around $12. An adult should expect to pay roughly $12 per Quick Service entrée and about $7 per kids' meal.

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Attire that is not appropriate for the parks includes (but is not limited to): Costumes and masks worn by guests age 14 or over. Clothing with obscene language or graphics. Excessively torn clothing.

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It is so important during the warmer months. 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.

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