If you want to avoid lugging your cooler around all day, and it is small enough to store, there are lockers available at all of the Disney theme parks. They are at the front of each park after passing through the turnstiles, and there are a few locker sizes available.

At Walt Disney World, you can bring small coolers into the theme parks, but they must be stored in rented lockers if you don't want to carry them, as they are not permitted in attraction queues or indoor theater venues. The parks have strict size limits: coolers (and all bags) must be no larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high. It is important to note that loose ice and dry ice are prohibited; you must use reusable ice packs. Lockers are available for rent near the front entrance of all four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom). If you have medications or medical equipment that require refrigeration, these can be stored for free at the First Aid centers located in each park. For 2026 visitors, a popular "hack" is to use a soft-sided cooler bag that can fit in the basket of a stroller or a standard locker, allowing you to keep water and snacks cold without the bulk of a hardshell chest.