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Disney Park Bag Essentials

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Things you NEED for your Disney Park Bag! As a travel agent and annual passholder I have so much experience with what you actually need. I visit the parks 2-3 times a year so I know what I’m talking about!
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Hydration hydration hydration!

Florida sun and heat is no joke - be prepared to drink lots of H2O!
 
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This water bottle is perfect for the parks. It will keep everything cold for hours, and you can refill it easily at any of the water bottle stations. Also love that it comes in so many different color options, so you get one for each person in your f...
S'well
 
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Great brand to use for water in the parks to keep your drinks COLD!!
Simple Modern products at Target
 
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I always keep these on hand for hot days, travel, or anytime I feel dehydrated. The cotton candy flavor is nostalgic and fun—sweet without being too sugary—and it actually works! I feel more energized and refreshed within minutes. It’s also way more ...
Cotton Candy Hydration Multiplier
 
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I have a liquid iv in my bag at all times and drink one every morning before I even start my day! These are my favorite flavors!
Strawberry Hydration Multiplier

Bag Options!

There are so many different bags to carry in the parks - it all depends on how much space you need and what you plan on carrying!
 
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These are perfect to carry everything in the parks with. I can fit an extra shirt in here with my phone, wallet, sunscreen, etc. They’re very roomy and can be coordinated with your outfit too!
Loungefly Disney Accessories & Apparel
 
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Gotta get a wallet to go with the loungefly! They have all different sizes so you just have to go with what works for you! I have a long envelop-size loungefly wallet for home, but in the parks I use a smaller card-size loungefly so it fits in the ...
Shop Fandom-Themed Wallets from ...
 
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This bag fits so much for the parks, and being a sling style is great (especially as a mom) because you can wear it across the front of you for quicker access or on your back when you’re holding your kids!
Sling Bags & Crossbody Backpacks for Women
 
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Do yourself a favor and get a nice loungefly wallet, I personally love UP! So this is one of my favorites that I have. But you just want something that you can zip close for security, but also something easy to find in your bag when needed!
Loungefly Disney Pixar Up Carl & Ellie Photos Mini Zipper Wallet

Beauty backups

You don’t need a ton of beauty products in your bag for the parks, you’re going to sweat off so much of it, but these are a few key things that I think are important
 
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Definitely want a small brush in your park bag for those sweaty days or even just for after riding the water rides! You might want to put your hair up in a ponytail or braid, and you’ll want to brush it out prior!
Travel Hair Brush
 
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Florida sun is so different than sun anywhere else - you need to reapply throughout the day!
Sunscreens : Mini & Travel Size Products
 
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You’ll be thankful you have these, trust me.
Flushable Wipes

Staying cool

Besides air conditioning, these are products that can keep you cooler when stuck outside in line
 
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Even just using a cooling towel for a few minutes can really help you cool off! These are affordable and great to have on hand. Run them under water before getting in a line that is outside or sit in ac while wearing one for the extra boost of coolne...
Sports Cooling Towel
 
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Trust me on this - just for when you’re standing in a line that is outside, you’ll be thankful to have one!
Handheld Fans in Fans(1000+)

Health

100% need to carry these items! You just never know when you’ll need it
 
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You never know when you’ll get a blister, or your child will scrap their hand or knee. Be prepared! Better to have them and not need them than the other way around!
Band-Aid products at Target
 
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As someone who visits the parks often, I am super aware of the germs and amount of people that I cross paths with. We constantly are using hand sanitizer to stay ahead of any sickness!
Touchland Hand Sanitizer
 
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These are perfect to organize snacks for your little ones (or even for yourself). These were perfect when I was pregnant because I had pretzels, goldfish, lifesavers, preggie pops, and ginger chews in separate bags. Now with my baby I know we’ll be u...
Reusable Food Bags
 
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If you have kiddos or even for yourself and you don’t love rubbing in your sunscreen, get a solar buddy roll on sponge for sunscreen. This makes it so much easier and your kids won’t squirm when you try to put their sunblock on for the day!
Solar Buddies Refillable Roll On Sponge Applicator For Sunscreen - Blue

Sunglasses

 
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Florida Sun is bright and when you’re walking through certain parts of each park, the sun reflecting off the ground is brutal. Make sure you have sunglasses (I wear them all of the time) but at least for those moments when it’s extra bright!
Sunglasses For Women

Accessories

 
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These bag charms are so cute, you just need to pick one classic character to always have with you on your trips!
Disney Minnie Mouse Classic Pavé Bag Charm - Minnie Mouse