Disney packing list with kids
- Disney days are 10+ miles on foot — kids need broken-in shoes, not new sneakers.
- Florida and California afternoons bring rain — packable ponchos beat expensive park poncho stands.
- Mobile order on the Disney app saves meltdown hours in food lines.
What you’ll likely need
A quick peek at must-bring and strongly suggested items for this trip. Your full checklist with checkboxes appears in a moment.
- Sunglasses
- Broken-in walking shoes for everyone
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Kids sun hat with strap
- Packable rain jacket
- Pants / shorts
- Socks
- T-shirts / tops
- Underwear
- Credit / debit cards
- Driver's license / ID
- Flight / booking confirmations
- Health insurance card
- Passport
- Phone
- Phone charger
- Portable charger — long park days drain phones
- Foldable rain ponchos (Florida storms)
- Refillable water bottles (free ice water at parks)
- Small daypack for the park
- Prescription medications
- Child's own carry-on backpack
- Children's pain/fever medicine (proper dose)
- Comfort item (stuffed animal or small blanket)
- Spare outfit for each child
- Tablet or phone with offline shows & games
- Wired headphones (plane & car)
- Ziplock bag of snacks your child picked
- Extra socks & underwear per child
- Kids rain jacket or packable shell
- Deodorant
- Kids sunscreen SPF 50+
- Sunscreen SPF 30+
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste (travel size)
- TSA liquids bag (100ml)
- Day backpack
- Packing cubes
- Light jacket / layer
- Sleepwear
- Emergency contact list
- Local currency / cash
- Travel insurance documents
- Headphones / earbuds
- Phone with Disney app — mobile order & wait times
- Portable charger
- Backup snacks in parent bag
- Sealed snacks for lines (check park rules)
- Kids entertainment (books/games)
- Reusable water bottle
- Band-aids / plasters
- Pain reliever (ibuprofen)
- Activity book (stickers, puzzles, or coloring)
- Comfy clothes to change into before boarding
Tips for this trip
- Charge a power bank overnight — photos, maps, and mobile order drain batteries by dinner.
- Pack autograph books and a fat pen — skinny pens do not work on glossy pages.
- Matching shirts help you spot your kid in crowds — optional but parents swear by them.
More packing lists for kids & family trips guides on our packing lists for kids & family trips hub , or use the full packing tool
Common questions
What should I pack for Disney World with kids? +
Comfortable shoes, ponchos, refillable water bottles, sunscreen, snacks, phone charger, and a light daypack. Skip bulky costume props — check current security rules.
Does this work for Disneyland too? +
Yes — both parks need the same basics: walking shoes, rain layer, water, snacks, and entertainment for lines.
What about Disney Cruise with kids? +
Add swimwear and formal night outfits — open our cruise packing list and turn on Traveling with kids for ship-specific items.