How do you keep food cold at Disney World?

Reusable ice packets are allowed and recommended to keep food cool. If you don't want to carry your cooler around the park all day, I recommend utilizing the locker rentals. These are available in a variety of sizes and locations both outside of each park entrance and inside the parks as well.



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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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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). Keep in mind that loose ice or dry ice in the cooler is not permitted, but you can have reusable ice packs in your cooler or frozen water bottles.

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Bags of ice and/or reusable ice packs are allowed while dry ice or loose ice is not permitted.

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Cecelia, you are more than welcome to bring a personal water bottle containing ice water with you into the theme parks. In fact, you are also permitted to bring in your own snacks and food, as long as everything you bring with you falls within the guidelines set forth in the Walt Disney World Resort Property Rules.

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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 order to improve guest flow, ease congestion and streamline the bag-check and entry processes, loose and dry ice is not permitted. Reusable ice packs are recommended.

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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). Keep in mind that loose ice or dry ice in the cooler is not permitted, but you can have reusable ice packs in your cooler or frozen water bottles.

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It's loose and dry ice that has been banned to streamline security at the park entrance. Ice packs are allowed. Loose ice is available inside the 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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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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Bags must be no larger than 24 by 18 by 15. Hard-sided coolers are not expressly prohibited, and there is not a stated limit on the number of bags you may bring with you, however, all bags and coolers will be required to undergo security screening prior to entering a theme park.

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10 Tips to Survive Disney in The Summer!
  1. Invest in a cooling towel.
  2. Pack light colored clothing.
  3. HYDRATE. HYDRATE. HYDRATE.
  4. Splurge for Lunch at a Table Service Dining Experience.
  5. Book Dessert at the Contemporary Resort early in your stay.
  6. Spend More Time In Magic Kingdom.
  7. Take Naps.
  8. Eat light.


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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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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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Good news! As long as your bag is not under the list of prohibited items, you should be all clear to take in your bag. Feel free to look over the Park Rules that I linked above and just make sure your bag is not larger than 24” long x 15” wide x 18 high.

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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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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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You can bring refillable water bottles and refill them at water stations throughout the parks. You might have also noticed the “no loose ice” rule listed in the other section of this article. An easy fix is to freeze a few water bottles and put them in the bottom of your soft side cooler.

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