The bag and the goods we used while doing 6 days at disney. We had a bag for each adult (mom and dad). With these items the bags were never too heavy, and fit what was needed with a bit extra room for some things we may purchase in the parks.
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Necessities
Keeps the water cold all day! I suggest getting a smaller one and then packing some like propel packets to flavor the water as the water at disney doesn't taste well. Or fill prior to going to park.
Insulated & Stainless Steel Water Bottles
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Even in the winter this is required being outside so much! A few park days in a row is the worst when you are burnt!
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We loved this bag as its easy to carry, stays out of the way and can go on rides with you (swing it around front)!
Nike Sportswear Essentials Sling Bag (8L). Nike.com
Just need a few in the bag for small nicks, or cuts, or if your feet are getting rubbed.
BAND-AID® Brand Adhesive Bandages & First Aid Supplies
One per kid, pack a pen/marker too! A lot of people do photomats etc but this just fits in the bag and is so much easier!
Disney Autograph Books
Any type of waterproof phone case. It rains, there are wet rides, you will sweat, something will spill. The last thing you want is your phone to be limited or useless while on vacation.
Waterproof Phone Case
Extras, they will break, you will forget, they will get lost. Put a few extra in your bag!
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Pain reliever of choice!
Ibuprofen
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The kids will complain about their feet, keeping this in my bag (I just had a small bottle) was a life saver!
Disposable so you can toss them and not have to worry about carrying around a wet one. We would only put them in our bags when rain was predicted for more than an hour. If it wasn't a long period of rain, we would just plan to take shelter (eat or ge...
Disposable Rain Ponchos
Phone use is required throughout the park. A charge bank is required pretty much to keep you on the go. I recommend not buying a super large one as they can be heavy but depends on how many phones you may need to charge.
Cell Phone Portable Power Banks
Nice to have
I wouldn't say these are needed BUT I would say they made our trip more enjoyable.
Flavored water, hydration, saves money!
Propel Powder Packets 4 Flavor Variety Pack ...
My family loved picking these out, and matching to their personalities! We didn't have to carry cards and worry about losing them in the park. Such a great thing! (the enhanced ones aren't worth it)
Disney Magic Bands
You can buy these at the park or online before you go. We put these in our bags and the kids LOVED wearing them everywhere!
Adult Ear Hats & Headbands
When the kids didn't want to wear their ears anymore or a ride didn't permit us to wear the ears on the ride, we used these stronger slap bracelets to keep them attached to our bag. Stopped us from leaving them behind, dropping them, or forgetting th...
Mickey Mouse and Friends Holiday Slap Bracelet | shopDisney
This was my daughters plane backpack with snacks all her things. She proudly wore it around the park. The kids are sure to want one!
Loungefly Backpacks & Wallets
Not needed during the winter months. From April-October I'd say it would be a nice to have if not necessity.