How big of a cooler can you bring to Disney?

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!



At Walt Disney World and Disneyland in 2026, you are permitted to bring a cooler as long as it does not exceed 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm). These dimensions apply to suitcases, bags, and backpacks as well. A critical rule to remember is that loose or dry ice is strictly prohibited inside the parks; you must use reusable ice packs or frozen water bottles to keep your items cold. If you bring loose ice, security may ask you to dump it before entering. Additionally, your cooler cannot contain any glass containers (except for small baby food jars) or alcoholic beverages. While wheeled coolers are allowed as long as they meet the size requirements, they can be cumbersome in crowds, so many "pro" visitors recommend a high-quality soft-sided cooler bag that fits easily under a stroller or on a locker shelf.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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For your convenience, water bottles of all shapes and sizes are allowed in the Disneyland Resort theme parks, so long as they are not made of glass; glass containers are not permitted.

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You can absolutely bring insulated water bottles, such as the YETI, to the Disneyland Resort. My family uses the Hydro Flask insulated water bottles, and they do a fantastic job at keeping cold drinks cold and hot drinks hot!

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Hi there, Adrian, Guests of the Disneyland Resort are allowed to take outside food and non-alcoholic beverages with them. Refillable water bottles are also allowed, even metal bottles like the brand you have. One of my favorite refillable water bottles is an insulated metal bottle that I got at the Disneyland Resort.

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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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Pack Your Lunch
  1. cheese and crackers.
  2. peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
  3. deli meat and cheese sandwiches.
  4. tuna sandwiches.
  5. bagels and cream cheese.
  6. hummus with crackers or veggies.
  7. beef jerky.
  8. leftover pizza from a previous night's dinner.


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Folding chairs. More than a few guests have thought of bringing a small collapsible stool to rest on while waiting in line for attractions, and several such devices are sold online, but they are not allowed in the parks. They could not only disrupt the flow of foot traffic but could cause fellow guests to trip up.

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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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Yes, you can take a small backpack cooler with food and drinks into the theme parks of Walt Disney World. If you choose to bring a cooler into the Walt Disney World theme parks or water parks, it can't be larger than 24 long x 15 wide x 18 high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm).

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Related: Disney Park Ban Ruins Shopping Experience Forever Although you cannot bring your own alcohol into the theme parks, you can consume it in your own hotel, which will save you a ton of money.

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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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