Disney World packing list
- Walt Disney World park days are long walks, Florida heat, and storms that show up after lunch.
- Broken-in shoes, a power bank, and packable ponchos beat costumes you cannot carry by 2 p.m.
- California park days belong on the Disneyland list; ships belong on the Disney cruise list.
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
- 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
- Comfortable walking shoes
- 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)
Tips for this trip
- Refillable bottles and sealed snacks (within park rules) save both money and meltdowns in line.
- Charge the phone overnight—maps, photos, and mobile order drain batteries before fireworks.
- Traveling with kids? Pair this with Disney packing list with kids for strollers and spare outfits.
Related packing lists
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? +
Walking shoes, sunscreen, hat, ponchos, power bank, water bottle, and a small day bag. Skip bulky costume props that slow security.
Is this the same as a Disneyland packing list? +
Basics overlap. Florida heat and storms hit harder; California evenings run cooler. Open Disneyland for Anaheim and this page for Orlando.
Disney World with kids? +
Use this for park-day Florida gear, then Disney packing list with kids for spare outfits, autograph books, and stroller extras.
Can I print this Disney World packing checklist? +
Yes—check items off, then Print / Save as PDF the night before rope drop.