These are just a few of of my favorite things that I consider essentials when I travel to Walt Disney World.
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Fanny Pack and Crossbody
This fanny pack comes in all kinds of fun colors, is the perfect size, and extremely roomy.
Large Fanny Pack with Water Bottle Holder
This is one of the roomiest fanny packs I’ve ever owned.
There are lots of pockets, an outlet you can pull your charger cord through — and even a spot to hold a water bottle!
Small Fanny Pack and Crossbody
This fanny pack is on the smaller side, but it’s perfect if you want to carry light in the parks.
Even though it is on the smaller side, it’s still pretty roomy, can fit quite a bit, and has lots of pockets.
Vera Bradley Backpack
While I don’t carry this backpack into the park, I do use it as my carryon every time I travel.
It is beyond roomy! There are so many pockets and spaces to put a multitude of items. Plus, two side pockets for bottled beverages or a reusable water bottle.
The back pocket serves as a space to hold your laptop.
And the backpack even slides onto your luggage handle.
It comes in a variety of colors and patterns, including a Disney 100 pattern that is super cute.
This backpack does run on the pricier side, but I love a bag with lots of space and pockets. It’s also pretty durable. Vera Bradley usually has some great sales, so you might even be able to save some money (and possibly not pay shipping).
Neck Fan
Disney World can get very hot, especially during those summer months. So, yes, a neck fan is a must.
This fan is lightweight, quiet, blows air directly on your neck, and is designed so long hair won’t get caught in any blades.
It also comes with a charging cable, meaning no batteries.
12 oz. MIRA Water Bottle
Staying hydrated at the parks is important and even more so during those higher temperatures.
Well, taking a reusable water bottle is a great way to do just that. Plus, you can fill up your water bottle at refilling stations or ask for cups of water that you can dump into your bottle — and all for free.
This stainless steel MIRA 12 oz. water bottle is vacuum insulated, double-walled, and keeps liquid cold for up to 24 hours and hot for 12 hours.
I’ve only ever used it for water and can attest that it keeps water very cold. Plus, it fits perfectly in my one fanny pack.
18 oz. YETI Rambler
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I have never met a YETI product I didn’t like. This 18 oz. stainless steel YETI Rambler is vacuum insulated, double-walled, and comes with a chug cap.
It keeps water cold for hours, You can also put coffee in it, which I’ve never done.
I feel like this is the perfect size for the parks. It easily fits into my smaller backpacks, when I choose to carry one.
Shoe Covers
There’s always a chance of rain at Disney World, so these shoe covers are most definitely an essential.
They slide over your tennis shoes, come a little above the ankle, and protect your shoes from the rain.
There is nothing worse than having wet shoes and socks, so these can be a life saver.
The shoe covers come in this resealable pouch that fits easily in a park bag (usually something a little bit bigger, like a decent-sized fanny pack or backpack).
Biker Shorts
These biker shorts come in a 3-pack for a good price. They are extremely comfortable. I have the 8-inch length (5-inch length is also available), because I prefer my biker shorts to be a little bit longer.
Leggings
I like these leggings because they are high-wasted, comfortable, and have pockets on the side for my phone.
Setting Spray
This is the perfect setting spray that helps my makeup last all day at the park, especially in that hot Florida sun.
Portable Charger
This is the external battery I carry in my park bag if or when I need to charge my phone. I love this, because it’s cordless, fits easily into my fanny pack or backpack, and charges my phone fast.
I definitely recommend you purchase some type of portable charge, especially if you take a lot of photos and videos.
