Years ago, I created a Disney World packing list for our family trip with two small children. I kept the list on my phone and added to it as I thought of things that would be helpful at Disney. I’ve kept the list there and used it every year since. This, of course, is not a complete packing list, but should help you add a few items you may not have thought to add to your list!
Clothing and Accessories
- Good walking shoes*
- Sweatshirts, jackets and long pants – if you are there during the Winter
- Mickey shirts – if you’ve got any Disney shirts, you will want them at Disney!
- Hats, hair ties
- T-shirts, shorts, pajamas, underwear, socks – you know, the basics
- Small raincoats
- Bathing suits, swim shirts, goggles and swim shoes
- Jewelry/watches
- Sunglasses*
- Comfy socks – for the hotel after a long day of walking
Electronics
- Camera* – with a case, extra batteries and a charger (consider bringing a camera for the kids)
- iPad, Nook or other tablet type system – these are essential for us on the plane to keep kids entertained
- Phone chargers
- Headphones
Toiletries
- Sunscreen* – I like to bring a few travel sizes to keep in my bag during the day
- Allergy medicine
- Band aids
- Medications and/or OTC medicine
- Travel wipes – I keep these with me throughout our stay
- Diapers – for little ones
- Chapstick
- Baby Powder
Documents
- Transportation information (Boarding passes)*
- Disney luggage tags (Magical Express tags should go on your luggage)
- Hotel confirmations*
- Rental Car information, if applicable
- Maps
Food
- Snacks for the plane/car and parks – we don’t bring many snacks for the parks, but it’s nice to have something readily available
- Gum or Mints – don’t meet Mickey with bad breath!
- Water bottles
Disney Vacation Essentials
- MagicBands*
- Autograph books, pens* – I like to order in advance so we are ready as soon as we arrive
- Disney guidebook
- Hidden Mickey book
- Lanyards and pins for trading (if you trade)
- Mickey/Minnie ears – if you’ve been before, bring your ears from home
- Mousekeeping envelopes for tips (for housekeeping)
- Pennies and quarters for penny press machines
Other – Don’t forget these 10 (less thought of) items to pack, along with:
- Stroller, if needed
- Restaurant toys, crayons, coloring books or sticker books – to entertain younger kids at restaurants or on the plane/in the car
- Booster seats, if needed for rental cars
- Night lights – my kids always like a night light
- Addresses for postcards and stamps
- Hand held fans
- Mickey doll or other stuffed friends
- Plastic grocery bags – for dirty clothes when packing
- Backpack or other park bag
- Laundry detergent sheets and quarters. (Some resorts do have free laundry in the room!)
- Extra bag to bring home merchandise
- Glow sticks – bring from home to save!
- Ziploc bags – great to separate snacks for kids, and for keeping electronics safe in the rain
- Notebooks – for older kids to document about the trip
- Scissors – to open anything the kids buy while you’re there
- Power strips – to use in the hotel at night to charge all of your electronics
* Have these items with you when you travel in case your luggage doesn’t arrive when you do.
What items are must haves on your Disney vacation?
Happy packing!
Amy
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