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Can you bring backpacks into Disney World?

Guests are welcome to carry a bag or backpack with them into the theme parks. The maximum allowable bag size is 24 by 18 by 15. All Guests and their bags will undergo a security screening process prior to entering the theme parks and Disney Springs.



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You Can Bring a Backpack to Disney Parks You can bring your bag or backpack on almost every single ride at Disney Parks. With the exception of a couple attractions, every ride at Disney will have a small pouch for you to stow your backpack, or space at your feet.

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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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Do backpacks have to be clear at Disney World? 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.

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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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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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Keep your bag in a dedicated pouch located inside your ride vehicle. Many attractions with jostling or rapid movements incorporate a mesh pouch inside the vehicle into which you may place your bags. Some pouches may be smaller than your bag.

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I like to use a small backpack-style purse or cross-body bag when I visit the Walt Disney World theme parks. Many guests use drawstring-style bags, as well; however, I personally prefer something with separate pockets or compartments. I find it keeps my belongings organized and easy to locate.

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Disney World and Disneyland rules mandate that all bags (including backpacks, suitcases, and coolers) can't exceed 24 x 18 x 15 inches so, if you're buying a backpack for a Disney vacation, you'll need to stay within these dimensions.

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You can absolutely bring a water bottle with you into the Walt Disney World theme parks, including Magic Kingdom. The water bottle cannot be glass, but others are absolutely fine. My family always carries water bottles with us into Walt Disney World theme parks!

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They Can't Be Refilled In The Parks. You can take them to the parks, but you won't be able to fill them with any soft drinks (just your own water). The pro tip is to refill them before you head out from the resort and remember, you can fill them at any of the Disney World resorts.

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

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The Quick Service Dining locations will even provide free ice water that you can use to fill up your bottle. You can bring a gallon of water into the parks, just make sure to keep an eye on the size of the container. Per the Disney guidelines, there are certain prohibited items and specifications on sizes.

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Can I bring my own personal flotation device/life jackets for use at water parks and pools? Yes. As long as they are US Coast Guard / UL approved flotation devices. They are also complimentary and available upon request at the resort pools and water parks.

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Should I bring a small bag to Disney? Walt Disney World does allow guests to bring a bag with them to every attraction in the theme parks. Smaller bags may be easier to carry around the park, but you will need to consider what items you absolutely want with you and whether they will fit in a small bag.

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If you arrive before your room is ready, you may check your bags with Bell Services so you can begin your vacation right away. Your bags can be delivered to your room for your convenience later in the day.

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You are welcome to use cash throughout your vacation. Please note that some kiosks and carts may have an attendant who doesn't accept cash based on their available technology and space limitations of the moveable location.

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