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Disney Family Trip Essentials from an out-of-state Annual Passholder (to save your sanity, wallet and feet)
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items These are my absolute must-have items before traveling to Disney. I am an out of state Annual Passholder who visits with my kids multiple times her year, so I have our packing down to a science! I personally use and vouch for all these - they will wi...
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Travel sanity savers
Gear
Keep this tucked in your stroller bag! You never know when a rain storm is going to roll in (in FL it can happen at any time, especially in the warmer months!). If it looks rainy and we're headed in to a restaurant, I'll cover the stroller just to be...
Clear Universal Stroller Rain Cover - Waterproof
This is our single stroller - LOVED it and used it for nearly 7 years and with two kids, and it's still in great shape. It folds up so easily - you just pull a strap in the middle of the seat and SNAP it folds in half. You can do it one handed. Smoot...
city mini® GT2 stroller
These are amazing to have on hand because there are FuelRod stations located in all of the parks, so you can drop off a drained fuelrod and it gives you a freshly charged one. Like a vending machine for your battery! It's so easy to drain your phone ...
FuelRod Portable Charger Kit - 2 Pack
These were so clutch on our August trip. We would fill them with cold water and zip the top shut, and then open it up for a refreshing cool down when we needed it! We wore them around our necks, held them on our face - they worked great. You can thro...
Sukeen Cooling Towels 6 Pack 40x12
We have the Mickey version. It's so helpful to throw stuff in there - snacks, sunscreen, water bottles, souvenirs that we buy, etc. I think it's so cute! It has never been a problem when we fold up the stroller either. This is super helpful because o...
J.L. Childress Disney Baby Side Sling Stroller Organizer - Minnie Mouse
You need this! Well, it doesn't have to be this one, but have some sort of hand sanitizer in your park bag. I just love that this one is Mickey-shaped. :) There are so many high-touch surfaces you will come in contact with on a park day - hand saniti...
Touchland & Disney Hand Sanitizer + Mist Case
I love the subtle Disney princess theming on these water bottles. The cool thing about Owala water bottles is that they have both a straw and a spout, so you can choose how you want to sip! These are so sleek and stylish and hold up well in the dishw...
Owala Disney Princess Ariel 24oz Insulated Bottle
I bring this on every Disney trip to be able to roll out my feet at the end of a long park day. It helps with plantar fasciitis and just generally feels like a good massage after so much walking!
BESKAR Foot Massager Roller for Plantar Fasciitis
This is perfect for pool days or waterpark days when you want to be able to get pictures and videos of your kids but worry about getting your phone wet. I have used these underwear and down waterslides and my phone did not get wet!
Waterproof Phone Pouch for iPhone 17-13 Pro Max, 2Pack
You need to have these in your park bag - you never know when a Florida rainstorm is going to roll up, and it's easy to throw on a poncho and stay dry! These are lightweight and inexpensive. We just toss the ponchos after the rain lets up.
Hagon PRO Disposable Rain Ponchos Adults 5 Pack
I like this sunscreen for travel because it's not a liquid so you don't run into any TSA issues, and it glides on easily for applying to kids. It's about the size of a deodorant stick. It fits easily in my stroller caddy and crossbody bag. Don't forg...
Neutrogena Beach Defense SPF 50 Sunscreen Stick
I always have these in my stroller caddy and crossbody bag. It's amazing how many times my kids will have sticky hands throughout the day and these help get them clean and also they are antibacterial, so it helps kill germs too (when you kids are tou...
Wet Ones Travel Packs Fresh Scent 200 Wipes
We’ve had to upgrade to the Bob from our beloved city mini baby jogger because our kids outgrew the weight limit. The Bob stroller has a higher weight limit so you can use it longer and for older kids. We’ve been very happy with our Bob double stroll...
Bob Stroller
These are so helpful for holding your shopping bags, popcorn bucket, and water bottle!
Baby Stroller Hooks
Apparel - adults
I like wearing biker shorts even under my loose shorts at the park- it helps wick sweat away and prevent chafing. This is key to making it for multiple park days!!! These are high rise, comfortable, and stay put (they don't roll down). I have multipl...
lululemon Go Further Super-High-Rise Race Short 7" | Women's Shorts | lululemon
Wearing biker shorts under a dress, skort or even under my regular shorts is KEY to going multiple park days in a row. This helps wick sweat and prevent chafing! I have multiple pairs. I like the 8" inseam but if you don't mind shorter, the 4" or 6" ...
Fast and Free High-Rise Short 8" *7 Pocket | Women's Shorts | lululemon
These take a little getting used to, but they are super supportive and help with the high mileage of a Disney day. They are super cushioned and the shape rocks you forward with each step, meaning you use less energy to propel yourself forward. These ...
Bondi Road Running Shoes: Walking & Everyday
These are the best sneakers I have ever owned. I originally got fit for them at a running shop, a few years ago, before we took our son to Disney for the first time, and asked for something that would hold up for 20k+ steps a day for a Disney trip - ...
On Women's Cloudgo Sneakers
These are a fun way to show a little Disney flair as part of your park outfit! I love matching my outfit by adding a pair of character socks. I own these exact ones and thought the faces looked a little more accurate compared to the other options I l...
Disney Movie Characters Women's Crew Socks
Love this for park days when you want to wear a skirt! The material just just enough compression to feel 'secure' but is stretchy and comfortable. The shorts underneath prevent chafing and give you some more coverage.
Women's NoGA Air Mid-Rise Skort
I love this bra and bought it specifically to bring on a Disney trip in the summer. It's moisture wicking and I like how the straps are more like a 'regular' bra, which is great for photos (sports bra straps peeking through your shirt neckline is alw...
Women's Armachillo Cooling Longline Bra
I love these shorts so much. Now, I actually loved last year's version more (7" inseam) and found these a little bit too short for my liking, but the fabric, fit and material is still the same as the shorts that are my go-to all summer. They are stre...
Women's NoGA Air Mid-Rise 5" Shorts
I love these- they are so supportive and cushioned, my feet don’t hurt even after 20,000 steps a day at Disney!
The Cloudsurfer Next: Men's Agile Road Running Shoe | On | On United States
These are so comfortable and supportive. They are my favorite shoes! Perfect for many miles through the parks or travel abroad!!
Women's Cloudsurfer 2 | On United States - On Running
Apparel - Kids
We love bringing crocs on our Disney trip for resort days, for wearing around the room and getting giving your feet a break from your sneakers, and wearing to the pool. These Disney themed crocs are sooooo cute. My kids love Toy story and the buzz Li...
Toy Story
We have so many pairs of these Hannah Andersson pajamas. They are thick, soft cotton, hold up so well after years and years and many many washes, and have the absolute cutest patterns. I love trying to find matching PJs for my boys to bring on our Di...
Disney Pajamas & Sleepwear
Accessories
I have one of these for everyone in my family! They are perfect for bringing to the park because they're not too big and hold just enough for trading. I can wear it like a wristlet for easy access. I love the clear zipper side to easily show off your...
PinFolio® Mini Show – Portable Pin Organizer & Display for Disney Pin Traders | Holds Up to 30 Pins
I love this brand for pin storage and pin trading, and this is the perfect small board for just bringing a handful of pins to trade for the day. The pins stick on easily and securely.
PinFolio® Stick'N'Go® Front Boards – Double-Sided Pin Display & Storage
This is my go-to park bag. I'm not a lounge fly girlie, even though I think they are SO SO cute. This is so functional and easy. I like the wide straps, the easy clip buckle, and the zipper, which is easy to do with one hand. I love the animal print ...
Everywhere Belt Bag 1L | Men's Bags,Purses,Wallets | lululemon
GET THESE! Those magic bands don't stay clasped very well and just pop off without you even noticing. Get plenty and use them on everyone who will be wearing a magic band!
Magic Band Protectors for Fitbit, Garmin & Disney
I love BaubleBar x Disney. It's such a fun way to show your favorite character or your personality. These are high quality and sturdy - I have the Aliens one on my son's backpack! These are really fun to add to your park backpack, a cross body bag, o...
BaubleBar Disney Pixar Bag Charm – Assorted
Snacks
My toddler loves these and I like them for travel because they can be room temp, they aren't messy, and it takes him a while to eat through the whole pouch, so it's a snack that buys you some quiet!
Gerber Yogurt Melts Strawberry/Mixed Berries, 1oz, 8 Pack
I like Crispy Fruit for travel snacks because they aren't sticky or messy, they are satisfyingly crunchy, and you are getting something healthy among the mix of other theme park treats. My favorite is the Pineapple but my son likes the strawberry.
Crispy Green Freeze-Dried Pineapple, 12-Pack
These are really helpful to have on hand!! You can save things like a half-eaten bag of caramel corn from Karamel Kuche and it won't go stale! Or if you order groceries to your room - you can seal your family-sized bag of popcorn, cheez-its, etc and ...
Twixit! Bag Clips - Set of 15 - Food Fresh
Travel sanity savers
These are a lifesaver during long travel days when you need something novel to hand your child to entertain them on a plane ride, in the airport, or during a long car ride. Mess free activity!
Melissa & Doug Disney Mickey Mouse Sticker Wow
This is a great mess-free activity when you just need something to entertain your kids during those long travel days. Perfect for airports, car rides, plane rides.
Melissa & Doug Disney Minnie Mouse Sticker Wow!
If you have a sensory-seeker, this is an amazing set. These are so satisfying to squish and are not sticky or messy (except the yellow one- that one is slimy and sticky but the other 5 are not!). They have mix-ins and interesting textures and don't s...
Play-Doh Slime 6 Variety Texture Pack
These are such a hit with babies and toddlers- I like to stick them on plane windows, or car windows, and they are great bath toys too.
Fat Brain Toys Whirly Squigz Silicone Spinners
This is a great toy for travel- my kids fight over who gets to play with it. It’s fun way beyond the baby and toddler years.
Crayola Toddler Touch Lights Musical Toy
This is a nice travel friendly coloring activity. The key here is that the pen is connected to the pad so it can’t get lost!!
KOKODI 10 Inch LCD Writing Tablet for Kids
Toiletries bag
This is what I rub into my feet and calves at the end of the long park day so I wake up and they’re never sore!
Amazon.com: Epsom Salt Gel
This is basically a body glide dupe. Use it anywhere that you’re worried about rubbing or chafing
Amazon.com: Vaseline Balm Stick
Love this for rubbing over any areas that might chafe. Helps protect your skin from water (ie sweat) breakdown.
Body Glide For Her Anti Chafe Balm Stick
This was recommended to me before my first Disney trip, to rub this into your feet and legs before you go to bed. I don't know if it helped, but it sure didn't hurt, and it was a nice ritual after showering at the end of a long tiring park day! I do ...
Heal&Rescue Epsom Salt Foot Gel, 4oz
I love this sunscreen because it goes on silky smooth and weightless under makeup and doesn’t feel greasy
Unseen Sunscreen SPF 50