Packing for Disney World Vacation

Top 20 Items on Our Disney Packing List

Do you ever go on vacation, only to realize you have forgotten something? It is the worst feeling knowing that you leave something you know you are going to need for your trip at home. This is why we always make a Disney packing list.

While this is similar when choosing what to pack for a hotel stay, there are a few more things you might need for a trip to Disney.

Packing for Disney World Vacation

Our Disney packing list ensures that we have not only our vacation essentials but things we typically use while we are in the Disney parks.

Disney Packing List

Disney Packing List

If you are planning a Disney World vacation this year, we encourage you to create a Disney World packing list that not only includes the clothes & toiletries that you need, but also the items you will pack for a day at the park.

1. Sunscreen

If you are flying, you are going to find that bringing a full-size suntan lotion difficult because of TSA regulations.

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Sun Bum Original SPF 30 Sunscreen Face Stick
Dermatologist and Sonny approved, this non-comedogenic roll-on sunscreen delivers UVA/UVB protection and is packed with Vitamin E. Our oil-free, water-resistant and Hawaii 104 Reef Act Compliant Face Stick is great for all skin types.

There are two ways to get around this: purchase travel-size sunscreen, a sunscreen stick, or purchase a regular-size sunscreen on Amazon and have it shipped to your resort.

2. Poncho

The weather in Florida can be unpredictable.

Do yourself a favor and pack lightweight ponchos for everyone in your group.

Disposable Rain Ponchos for Adults
Our poncho features a drawstring hood for added protection against the rain. it keeps your hair and face nice and dry. The elastic cuff will better protect your arms from rain.

3. Power Strip for the Room

Disney has gotten better about providing USB ports & outlets in their renovated rooms, but not all rooms have enough outlets.

3-Outlet Wall Mount Surge Protector
4 USB ports (4.8 AMP combined) for charging your tablets, smart phones, and other mobile devices.

If you need to charge multiple devices, you will be so glad you have a powerstrip/ charging port.

4. Anti-Chafe Stick

You may not think you need to add this to your Disney World packing list, but I swear that this is one of those things that is essential.

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Body Glide Original Anti Chafe Balm
Apply Before You Get Dressed, On Thighs, Neck, Arms, And Anywhere Skin Is Rubbed

These Body Glide sticks can be lifesavers for your feet and your thighs.

5. Hat/ Visor/ Sunglasses

It is sunny in Florida all year long. Do not go to Disney without something to shield your eyes and face from the sun!

Disney Mickey Mouse Embroidered Cotton Adjustable Hat
Adjustable hat is composed of lightweight and durable cotton fabric to allow for instant comfort when worn, and features a curved brim with stitching to keep the Sun’s UV rays out of your eyes

6. Swimsuit/ Water wings/ Goggles

If you are planning on swimming while you are on your Disney vacation, you will want to make sure that you have the things you need.

While towels are provided, you don’t want to be without the other swimming essentials.

7. Nightlight

This is one of those things that everyone forgets to pack for Disney World. Rooms can be dark and if you want to find the bathroom in the middle of the night, a portable nightlight that you can leave in the bathroom certainly helps!

8. Sound Machine

This is one of those things that we take everywhere we travel. No one wants to miss out on sleep because of noisy neighbors!

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Yogasleep Hushh Portable White Noise Sound Machine
Take control of your sound environment and choose from three calming sounds: bright white noise, deep white noise, or gentle surf, and adjust the volume to create the perfect sleep environment .

While the resorts are sturdy, they are not soundproof! A good sound machine can really make all the difference in getting a sound sleep in a hotel.

9. Ziploc Bags

I can’t tell you how many times we’ve used these for various reasons.

They are great for packing wet clothes (for a variety of reasons), holding snacks, or just to be used to protect electronics when it rains!

10. Portable Charger

You will be so glad you have this with you! You will be surprised how quickly your battery will go when you are in Disney World.

FuelRod Portable Charger Kit
FuelRod is the first sleek and compact portable charger that allows you to recharge or SWAP your used Rod for a freshly charged one at any of the FuelRod touch-free* kiosk.

Between taking pictures, checking the app, and trying to connect with the Disney World wifi, you will eat up your battery in a number of hours.

Be prepared by packing a powerful portable charger.

11. Lanyards/ Autograph Books

While you can buy these at the parks, I think you will find it far cheaper to buy ahead of your Disney Vacation.

Disney World Autograph Book
  • 50 blank pages
  • Elastic pen loop
  • Patterned inside covers
  • Mickey holding banner with ”This book belongs to:” and blank field inside front cover
  • 4 1/2” H x 6” W x 1/4” D
  • Disney (Publisher)
Skechers for Disney

12. Good pair of Walking Shoes & Flip Flops

Two things you will need when it comes to your feet are walking shoes and a pair of flip-flops if you are planning to go to the pool.

These are my favorite shoes for Disney!

13. Small Soft Cooler

If you want to carry cold water or snacks like applesauce or yogurt with you into the park, these small soft coolers are essential.

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PackIt Freezable Lunch Bag
PackIt is a freezable lunch cooler designed to keep contents cooler, longer: up to 10 hours (depending on external temperatures),Fits a sandwich, snack and a 12 oz (340ml) drink.

Don’t try to bring in a hard cooler, Disney won’t let you!

14. Costumes

If your children want to dress up at the park, don’t forget their costumes.

Bestseller No. 1
Disney Princess Dress Up Trunk Deluxe 21 Piece Officially Licensed [Amazon Exclusive]
  • Dressing up has never been so enchanting with 4 different Disney Princess outfits to choose from, your child will have hours of fun dressing up as her favorite characters (Dress up pieces fit sizes 4 – 6x)
  • This Amazon exclusive 21 piece officially licensed deluxe dress up trunk includes 4 classic Disney Princess characters including Aurora from Sleeping Beauty, Belle from Beauty and The Beast, Cinderella and Snow White outfits
  • Includes: 4 tops and 3 skirts with matching royal accessories; accessories include 3 bracelets, 3 rings, 1 necklace, 1 sticker sheet, 1 choker, 3 headbands and 1 soft goods tiara
  • Girls can customize their necklace with 4 different Disney Princess character images with the included sticker sheet that provides added play
  • Packaged in a charming keepsake storage trunk, this dress up set is sure to captivate the imagination of your Disney Princess fan
  • Dress up pieces fit child sizes 4 to 6x (ages 4 to 6 years); Perfect birthday or any occasion gift for the Disney Princess fan
  • Do not machine wash, wash with lightly damp cloth only, trunk dimensions 12 W x 5 H x 8 D inches
  • Recommended for ages 3 and up
Bestseller No. 2
OFIHIDO Princess Costume for Girls,Princess Dress for Kids with Accessories,Halloween Costume for Girls Kids Dress Up (3T)
  • Princess dresses:Relive the adventure!This dress features a delicate lace overlay on the bodice,an A-line skirt with a fringe hem design,and comes with a pendant,flower hair clip,and anklets,suitable for fans to show the image of an adventure princess
  • Package Included:The princess dress set include 1*princess dress,1*necklace,1* flower hair clip,3* bohemian anklets,enough accessories for princess costume
  • Quality material:The princess dress is made of polyester,which is stretchy,soft,and breathable,can be comfortable to wear for whole day,allowing for free movement for active kids,and is easy to wear and take off
  • Occasion:This princess costume is suitable for theme parties,birthday parties,Halloween,Christmas,carnival,cosplay,photography and outdoor daily wear,and it is also a good gift for your family,kids,daughter, granddaughter,niece
  • Size: 6 sizes to choose,please refer to our size chart to choose the fit size costume
Bestseller No. 3
GZ-LAOPAITOU Girls Princess Dress Princess Costumes Set for Kids Birthday Party Dress Up Halloween Costume with Cape
  • 9 Pieces Deluxe Kids Princess Costume Set Includes: 1xGirls Princess Dress, 1xRed Cape, 1xHeadband, 1xPrincess Wand, 1xPrincess Crown, 1xPrincess Gloves, 1xPrincess Necklace, 1xPrincess Ear Clip, 1xPrincess Ring
  • Materials: Girls princess costume dress is made of polyester, cotton. Girls Princess cosplay costume is comfortable and breathable, taking care of the children’s skin
  • Design: This movie costume dress with a detachable red cape,multi-layer yellow tulle skirt printed with exquisite flower pattern. Your girls will love this beautiful princess dress up costume
  • Halloween Cosplay Costumes For Girls: This Princess costume dress is inspired by the movie character dress, which is 100% restored the costume of heroine in the movie
  • Occasions: This cosplay costume dress is suitable for Halloween cosplay, princess cosplay, princess role play game, Christmas(Xmas), Carnival, birthdays party dress up, pageants, stage performance
Bestseller No. 4
Disney Princess Aurora Dress Costume, Sing & Shimmer Musical Sparkling Dress, Sing-A-Long To “Once Upon A Dream” Perfect for Party, Halloween Or Pretend Play Dress Up [Amazon Exclusive]
  • Sing-a-long to your favorite princess song while wearing the iconic sparkling dress from Disney’s Sleeping Beauty
  • Dress up and experience the magic of your favorite Disney Princess with the Sing and shimmer musical dress
  • Sing-a-long to your favorite princess song while wearing the iconic sparkling musical dress
  • Requires 3 AAA batteries (included)
  • One Size – Fits sizes 4-6x. – For girls ages 3 to 6 years old
Bestseller No. 5
Disney Princess Jasmine Musical Dress – Sing & Shimmer Costume with “A Whole New World” Song, Size 4–6X – Amazon Exclusive
  • Features a dazzling Jasmine-themed design and plays “A Whole New World” with the press of a button—perfect for musical dress-up fun.
  • Let your child sing along and sparkle in a magical costume designed to bring dreams and imagination to life through sight and sound.
  • Great for birthday parties, Halloween, or pretend play—perfect for little princesses who love Aladdin and classic Disney songs.
  • Comfortable fit designed for ages 3 to 6; one-size fits most children in sizes 4–6X with lightweight fabric for easy movement.
  • Includes 3 AAA batteries so kids can start singing and twirling right out of the box—no extra setup needed.
Bestseller No. 6
Disney Princess Ariel Sing & Shimmer Musical Dress – Sparkling Costume with Built-In Music, Ages 3–6, Size 4–6X – Amazon Exclusive
  • Features a sparkling Ariel-themed design with built-in music; press to play “A Part of Your World” while dressed like your favorite mermaid.
  • Sing along and shine like a true Disney Princess in this glittery costume that brings dreams to life through sound, sparkle, and imagination.
  • Perfect for birthday parties, Halloween, and everyday dress-up adventures—adds magic to playtime and builds confidence through pretend play.
  • Comfortable one-size dress fits girls sizes 4–6X; designed for ages 3 to 6 with soft fabric and easy movement for active storytelling fun.
  • Requires 3 AAA batteries (included) so kids can sing and shimmer right out of the box—no setup needed to start the royal fun.
Bestseller No. 7
Joy Join Little Girls Princess Mermaid Costume for Girls Dress Up Party with Wig,Crown, Mace Pink 5-6 Years
  • Includes princess dress,red wig,crown,wand.
  • Lining material: cotton, skirt material: organza
  • Soft and comfortable fabric for your girl’s health
  • Pink Dress,with crown and mace, Great for birthday party,halloween,christmas and dress up collection
  • Care instruction: hand wash and hang to dry
SaleBestseller No. 8
Disney Girls’ Princess Fantasy Gown Nightgown, MULAN, 6
  • BE A DISNEY PRINCESS: Get ready for some cozy snow-time fun with sisters Elsa and Anna in this cute princess-dress nightgown. Let your dreams take you on exciting adventures through Arendelle! Officially licensed Disney product.
  • FANTASY CLOTHING: This cute princess gown features fancy sleeves and sparkly overlays, ruffles, and appliquĂ©s. These pajamas will have girls feeling like bedtime royalty. Available in sizes 2T–8 to fit your little princess.
  • FUN PRINCESS CLOTHES: Comfy shoulders and soft 100% polyester mean this girls’ sleepwear gown will keep your little one sleeping comfortably. The easy pull-on design means it is quick and easy to put on or off for bedtime or dress-up play.
  • EASY CARE: High-quality fabric and expert stitching let this durable piece stand up to many days and nights of sleep and play. For best results, wash with mild detergent on a gentle cycle and tumble dry on low.
  • SAFETY & COMFORT: To ensure maximum comfort, choose the right size for your child to avoid clothing that is too long or too loose. These pajamas are manufactured in accordance with all clothing safety standards and are flame-resistant.
Bestseller No. 9
Meland Princess Dresses for Girls – Light Up Princess Costume for Little Girls, Halloween Costumes for Toddler Age 3-10, Birthday Gift for Girl (5-6 Years)
  • Light Up Princess Dress Full of Enchantment and Wonder Let Your Girls Be The Focus in Crowd. Meland toddler dress up clothes for girls crafted with fairy string lights, including light up princess dress and braid, princess bag, necklace, bracelet, princess crown and wand. Turn on the lights in the dark which will transform little girls into a magical & dazzling princess! String lights can be removed from the underskirts.
  • Enjoy The Princess Dress up with Meland Soft & Kids-Friendly Princess Dresses. Designed with 3 layers for better fluffy and comfort. The lining is made of soft and durable polyester which is comfy enough and friendly to girls’ delicate skin. The top layer is gentle gauze with butterflies made of blue sequins for the most beautiful princess design. Hand wash recommended.
  • Fabulous Princess Costume Featured with Sequin Bodice and Lace Trim for The Most Exquisite Princess Dress Up. The front of the bodice is covered in bling-bling purple sequins, and the collar, sleeves and hemline are trimmed in pure and elegant lace. Meland fluffy princess dress up clothes for little girls with noble purple color and sophisticated details is the best gifts for girls who loves princess dress up & pretend play!
  • Adorable Princess Role Play Costume for Making Little Girls’ Princess Dream Come to Life. Every girl has a dream of being a princess, give her Meland princess toys and fulfill her little wish. Let her become confident, gain aesthetics in dressing up and see her gladly dancing in house like a real princess in Meland girls dress up clothes for play.
  • Stylish Light up Toddler Princess Dress is Perfect for Many Occasions. The stylish toddler dress up clothes with princess accessories will let her shine in various occasions such as birthday parties, Halloween costumes for girls, cosplay, Christmas, etc. Perfect birthday/Halloween/Christmas gift for little girls 3 4 5 6 7 8 years old.
Bestseller No. 10
Party Chili Princess Costumes Birthday Party Dress Up for Little Girls with Wig,Crown,Mace,Gloves Accessories 2T 3T (100cm)
  • Includes dress,tiara,wand,wig,gloves.
  • This dress is designed for slim girls. Please refer to the size sheet before placing the order.
  • Rich accessories, your little princess will love it
  • Made from non-itchy and comfortable fabric,2 layers fluffy skirt.
  • Great for special occasions parties such as halloween,christmas(Xmas) holidays,birthdays and pageants!

You are going to pay at least twice as much for a costume in the Disney parks.

15. Wet wipes and/or Hand Sanitizer

While Disney has plenty of bathrooms to wash up, it isn’t always convenient.

The Honest Company Clean Conscious Unscented Wipes
Clean up all of life’s messes. Compostable, plant-based multi-use Wipes are made with over 99% water and only 7 transparent ingredients, making them gentle and safe for baby’s sensitive skin but great for the whole family

Bring along some hand sanitizer or disposable wipes to keep those germs at bay.

16. Backpack

Pack an easy-to-carry traveling bag to take into the park.

Sunhiker Water Resistant Travel Backpack
The sunhiker backpack is a small-sized backpack with dimensions of 15.8H x 9.4L x 5.9W inches/40 x 24 x 15 cm, a weight of 12.3 oz, and a capacity of approximately 20-25L. It is suitable for both men and women who prefer a smaller sized backpack and only want to carry essential items while traveling light.

We prefer these backpacks because they are lightweight & have tons of pockets for storage.

Check out what I put in my day bag for the parks.

17. Bandaids

More specifically we not only pack regular band-aids but also Waterproof Blister Band-aids (just in case).

Band-Aid Brand Hydro Seal Blister Cushion Bandages
Band-Aid Brand Hydro Seal Gel Bandages feature cushioning that protects from rubbing and pressure to help prevent blisters, and can be used anywhere on the body including the hands and feet

18. Stain Remove Pen

If you plan to do laundry on vacation, be sure to pack some travel detergent (pods are great) otherwise bring a Tide Stain Pen so that you can treat a stain in a flash.

Tide Stain Remover for Clothes
Portable, pen-like design to stop stains on the spot – fits neatly into briefcases, purses, drawers, or car compartments.

19. Laundry Bag

One thing on our Disney World packing list that you might not have thought about is something to hold your dirty clothes.

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Laundry Bag
This super-sized bag has plenty of room for your laundry, camping gear, overnight and traveling needs.

Packing a laundry bag will give you a place for the entire family to dump their clothes at the end of the day!

MagicBand+

20. MagicBands/Park Tickets

If there is one thing you don’t want to forget to pack, it is your Disney MagicBands or park tickets!

It is always a good idea to take a picture of the back of your park ticket just in case you were to misplace it.

Disney Luggage

Disney World Packing Tip

Are you worried about packing too many things in your suitcase? Did you know that you can ship items to your Disney resort from Amazon?

If you have an Amazon Prime membership, you can ship items you buy online directly to your Disney Resort.

If you want to mail a package ahead of your vacation, be sure the package includes the mailing address of your Disney Resort Hotel and has your name with the word “Guest” beside it.

Also, include your arrival date.

You’ll notice that our Disney World packing list doesn’t include clothing. If you are wondering what to wear to Disney World, we have a great list of ideas.

Do you make a Disney World packing list? What items do you include?

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16 Comments

  1. Great list! I always forget an extra set of batteries. I would maybe add another SD card for your camera–I take a lot of video on my DSLR so I fill my cards up a little quicker. Over from The SITS Girls!

  2. Penny Smith says:

    No tickets needed if staying at a Disney Resort!! Magic Bands… Awesome hands/ticket free invention!

    1. Yes, you can use MagicBands if you are staying at the resort or are an annual pass holder. The rest of the public will still use paper tickets.

  3. We always pack Disney window clings to put on our hotel window!! Makes it easier to spot our room, plus it just makes it fun!!

    1. That’s a great idea. . . . . just thinking. . . . we’ll be celebrating our granddaughters birthday while we’re there. . . . might try to find some birthday window clings. . . . . where can I find some window clings by the way?

      1. Look at Dollar Store. They have tons of Disney items! I am not sure if they have window clings, but they do have Disney Magnets.

      2. You can make your own! Use favorite designs from coloring books, magazines, etc., trace onto wax paper then use Tulip (puff) craft paint to paint them, let dry, peel off, & stick on window. Ta-da, homemade window clings for any occasion! =)

  4. powerstrip! If you have lots of electronics (phones/iPads) you run out of outlets quick. Also some thing new we took on our most recent trip was a portable battery charger that had USB ports so when our phone batteries started to get low (using it for the my disney experience app and as our camera) we could charge our phones while walking around the park.

    1. You are so right! They put the outlets in the oddest of places and there are never enough!

  5. Power strip for the room is genius! Great list!

  6. Love your list, I always seem to forget my power strip, I need to keep one in my “adventure” bag. Since I am semi local I never know if I am going to stay overnight or not, so my adventure bag is kept in my car for unexpected adventures. I can’t live without my umbrella and mister fan, especially during the summer heat. I got a umbrella from Target that blocks UV rays, it is amazing! Thanks so much for linking up at the Magical Monday Blog hop!

  7. That Mister Fan is a must for summer months at the parks!

  8. As a little special surprise I sometimes will bring an air freshener or wall plug in that has a distinctive scent so that the family whenever they smell the scent again it reminds them of our Magical experience at Disney

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