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What not to forget to take to Disney?

Our Ultimate Disney Packing List: 9 Things You Absolutely Can't Forget to Bring
  • Portable phone charger.
  • A perfectly sized backpack.
  • Rain ponchos for the entire family.
  • Comfortable walking shoes.
  • Minnie Mouse ears.
  • Disney Packing List: Our touring plans!
  • Portable water bottle(s)
  • Waterproof cell phone case.




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We suggest you bring a lightweight backpack/daypack to Disney theme parks. This will hold your essential items – like tickets, ponchos, sunscreen, water bottles, snacks, phone chargers, Disney World map, etc. – and spare you the expense of renting a storage locker.

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You Can Bring a Backpack to 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. Your trusty bag can take on all the adventures Disney has to offer with you!

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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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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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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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Spending Money on your Disney World Vacation Lastly, you'll want to take some spending money with you. How much spending money will you need? Around $50 per day per person is a good start. A bit of extra cash is great for buying snacks, souvenirs, and alcohol.

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Here are 10 great Disney World souvenirs that won't break the bank.
  • Autographed anything. Cost: time. ...
  • Personalized LEGO Minifigures. Cost: $11.99. ...
  • Pins. Cost: starting at around $12. ...
  • Silhouette portraits. Cost: starting at $12. ...
  • Popcorn buckets. Cost: starting at $13. ...
  • Real pearls. ...
  • Custom candles. ...
  • Ear hats and headbands.


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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. Please note that glass containers, other than small baby food jars, are not permitted.

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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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How to Find Free Cups of Water at Disney World. You can ask for a free cup of water at any quick-service and table-service restaurant. This is also a tip we use to save some money while dining at Disney. For all quick-service restaurants, you can ask for a cup of water even when you're not dining there.

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Let's cut straight to it: the answer to this question is yes, visitors to Disney World can receive free ice water. You can get free cups of icy, refreshing water for you and your family at most of the park's quick-service dining locations.

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Bottled beverages are also available for purchase throughout Disney World. Bottled waters are typically $3.50 each. Bottled soda is typically $5, offering Coca-Cola products such as Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite.

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You most definitely can safely bring bags on the majority of rides at Disney World. Either wear them on your person, keep them in the designated baskets, or under your feet … Or, of course, if you have breakable/valuable items or heavy bags you can always pay for a locker as you enter the park.

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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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Every bag is subject to a security screening before you enter the park, and bag policies are the same at Disneyland and Disney World. Because security will make sure the contents of each bag are safe, clear bags are not required at the Disney parks. We'll talk more about size restrictions of bags below!

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Guests are welcome to bring bottles, cups and mugs into the theme parks provided that they are not glass containers and they do not bring alcohol into the theme parks. You can check out the Walt Disney World Resort Park Rules for the complete list of prohibited items.

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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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You will also be doing a lot of walking at the parks and it is important to stay hydrated. Non-alcoholic drinks and waters are totally something you can bring into Disney, it's even encouraged!

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