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Disneyland Travel Essentials (Mom-Tested, Disney Approved)
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items After countless trips, with and without kids in tow, these are the items that save my sanity, keep everyone comfortable, and make a Disney day magical instead of meltdown-prone. Don't head to the park without them!
Sections
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Park Bag Must-Haves
Stay Cool & Comfortable
Packing
Tech
Health and Hygiene
Weather Proofing
Park Bag Must-Haves
Comfortable, water-resistant, and just big enough for snacks and park gear. My go-to is this slim backpack - it fits under ride seats easily.
KAVU Mini Rope Sling Pack with Adjustable Strap
The Disneyland app drains batteries FAST. A slim charger means you won't miss your Lightning Lanes or family photos.
INIU Slim 10000mAh USB-C Power Bank
Fountains are everywhere - stay hydrated without carrying bulk. These fold down flat when empty!
HydraPak Stow Collapsible Water Bottle
A cute, customized autograph book becomes an immediate forever keepsake.
Princess Era Autograph Book
Also an adorable autograph book option and it comes in a variety of colors!
Personalised Autograph Book for Disney Vacation Character Meet & Greets
This organizer fits all types of strollers and will hold snacks, water, and your coffee. You need all the storage you can get in the park!
Momcozy Universal Stroller Organizer w/ Cup Holder
Big markers in a variety of colors. Acrylic markers may need an additional minute to dry but they will create beautiful autographs!
ARTISTRO 24 Dual Tip Fabric Markers - Brush + Fine
Adorable lanyard that is perfect for room keys, pins for trading - keeps things hands-free and easy!
Minnie Mickey Stitch Inspired Lanyard with ID Holder Disney Lanyard for Disney Park Visitors Disney Cruise Travel Accessories Teacher Pass
Keeps little hands happy in line - fill it with goldfish, fruit, or popcorn refills and then flatten it when you're done.
ME.FAN Silicone Collapsible Travel Cup 9.22oz
Stay Cool & Comfortable
Skip the blisters - Disney days average 20,000+ steps. These sneakers are my park heroes every time.
Nike Air Force 1 '07 Next Nature Women's Shoes
This is the #1 thing for those hot days in the park! Just add water, snap it, and it stays cool for hours in the Anaheim sun.
Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towel 40x12 Soft
Hands-free cooling for parades, long queues, and stroller naps. Total lifesaver during summer trips.
JISULIFE Portable Neck Fan, 5 Speeds, 4000mAh
Clip-on type fans keep littles cool. And nobody wants an overheated toddler.
Gaiatop Mini Portable Stroller Fan, 3 Speed
Packing
Bags, smaller bags, smallest bags that I like to take with me for general travel, as well as when I'm in the park.
I am in love with this bag. I love the little compartments and the separate spot for shoes.
Luka Duffel in Chocolate
Not specific to Disney travel, I had seen someone on Instagram years ago talk about a bag to keep all the chargers, headphones, etc organized while traveling and that she’d been convinced of its greatness after traveling with her boyfriend. I got it,...
FYY Travel Cable Organizer Pouch Waterproof
I have loved using this inflatable booster seat for my older little one because it’s so easy to bring with us!
bubblebum Inflatable Booster Car Seat 40-100 lbs
I am pro stroller at Disneyland when it’s needed. My kid has a lot of sensory differences and having a respite helps him regulate. This stroller was a great choice for us because he’s TALL so it fit him when others didn’t and it folds up and can be w...
gb Pockit+ All-Terrain Compact Stroller
How I made my gb pockit stroller into a backpack.
YANHUAKEKE Stroller Travel Bag for GB Pockit
Carry-on is the way to go whenever possible and hard cases let you pack a bunch in without worrying about it getting squished. Unique color options make it easily identified in a sea of suitcases!
Away Carry-On 22" Hardside Suitcase TSA Lock
Cute colors, great price, and comes with a laundry bag!
BAGAIL 8 Set Packing Cubes Travel Organizers
Goes over my lotions, soaps, sunscreen, etc. so that it doesn’t leak in my bag!
LeakLocks® Toiletry Skins™ Elastic Sleeve for Travel Containers
Tech
What I use in the park or the hotel to keep my phone charged and happy.
I don't like taking my wallet into the park because it's big and bulky and has a bunch of stuff I don't need, when I need that space in my bag! This phone case will hold my ID and a credit card perfectly. It'll hold a hotel room key also if I'm fine ...
Nvollnoe iPhone 13 Case with Card Holder
If I use a mag safe phone charger then I will opt for this card holder instead of the phone case with the built in card holder. That way I can pop this off to charge my phone and then reattach.
Upgraded Magsafe Wallet, 2 Card Slots, Black
I always have various extra USB cables in the house because we always seem to run low. I tend to buy longer ones because I truly despise having my phone connected to a charging cord that limits my seating options or phone use. These cords do the tric...
DDIYYI 10ft USB C Cable 3-Pack Fast Charge
Sometimes I don't wear pants with pockets in the park, and sometimes my pants have smaller pockets and I spend a lot of a more "active" ride worried I'm about to lose my phone. I also do sometimes get slightly tired of pulling my phone in and out of ...
knIykmr 2 Pack Adjustable Phone Lanyard
Offers me some hands-free selfie options. The magnet is strong too!
TODI MagSafe Phone Grip Stand 3-in-1 Gold
My friend always brings a mini bluetooth speaker when we travel so we can listen to music in the hotel room. It's so small it's no big deal packing it away for traveling. These ones are Disney-themed, which is especially appropriate.
Bitty Boomers Disney Stitch Mini Speaker
Health and Hygiene
There's a lot of people and a lot of sun at Disneyland, I want my skin clean and burn free.
I'm not especially germ-focused but I like a clean table and clean hands when I'm eating. I always bring wipes with me to the park and they have been a lifesaver when eating at a quick service restaurant where tables may not get the wipe downs as oft...
PURELL Hand Sanitizing Wipes Alcohol, 100ct
Shoes make a difference but you're going to feel your feet at the end of a Disney day! I can put this on before bed and it absolutely helps my feet rest up for the next day.
Epsom-It Muscle Lotion Roll On with Arnica 3oz
I really like this for travel because I can keep different medicines separated and the size means it can accommodate a lot of different shapes and sizes. Cuts down on hauling bottles around in a suitcase!
Daviky XXL Weekly Pill Organizer 2x/Day AM PM
Weather Proofing
These are things that I want with me at Disneyland but really, they don't have a category other than “I like having this with me!”
Easy to reapply, great for sensitive skin. Not greasy and has great protection!
COOLA Organic Face Sunscreen SPF 50, 1.7oz
Cheap, lightweight, and perfect for the splish-splashy rides or surprise rain showers.
Hagon PRO Disposable Rain Ponchos for Adults (5)
Clothing options
I want to be comfortable in the parks and there is a lot to consider! Will we be taking pictures? Am I going to get wet? Will it be hot during the day and colder at night? Here are some of my choices.
Cute and comfortable skirt in a color that can make me look like I'm Snow White bounding or sporting a Pixar theme.
Made By Johnny Women's Stretchy Flared Mini Skirt XS-3XL
I appreciate that it's cropped without showing off that pale, pale stomach. Goes so nicely with the skirt!
JINKESI Women's Summer Twist Front Tee
These are my favorite yoga pants to wear in the park. They are lightweight so they never feel hot or constricting. They have side pockets that will easily fit my phone (and feels a lot more secure than a back pocket in some jean shorts) and I really ...
Sweaty Betty Power 7/8 Workout Pocket Leggings
Disney Magic Extras
A few extra details that can make your trip easier, more carefree, and definitely more magical.
Machines are scattered around the park - fun, budget-friendly souvenirs kids love collecting.
Pressed Penny Collector Book: Penny Adventure Book
Alternative to using a book that lets you display the pennies in a cute, easy display!
Pressed Penny Book Alternative // Travel Gift Souvenir Collection Display // 5 Year Anniversary Wooden Gift, Globetrotter Gift
Consider skipping some of those in-park light up toys and necklaces and get some glow bracelets for nighttime.
Halloween Glow Sticks Toys 6 PCS LED Set
Band-aids, blister patches - you'll thank yourself later.
Thrive Travel Mini First Aid Kit - 66 PCS
Keep track of backpack, strollers (sometimes they get moved during parades or for crowd control), and your little ones!
Apple AirTag 4 Pack - Track Keys & More
It has happened multiple times where someone in my family buys an energy drink at the park, which only comes in a can, and then hops into a line for a ride thinking they've got some time before they'll have to actually board. And then they completely...
DIPESI 6 Pack Reusable Soda Can Lids with Straws