Disneyland packing list
- Disneyland park days are long walks and sudden sun—comfort beats costumes you cannot carry by noon.
- Pack a power bank; maps, photos, and Genie+ style apps drain phones before fireworks.
- Ship sailings need a different bag—use our Disney cruise list for cabins and formal nights.
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Packable rain jacket
- 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)
- Foldable rain ponchos (Florida storms)
- Kids entertainment (books/games)
- Reusable water bottle
- Band-aids / plasters
Tips for this trip
- California evenings can cool off—toss a light hoodie even on warm forecasts.
- Refillable water bottles and snacks (within park rules) save money and meltdowns.
- Traveling with kids? Pair this with our Disney packing list with kids for spare outfits and stroller gear.
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 Disneyland? +
Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, hat, power bank, water bottle, light layer, and a small day bag. Skip bulky props that slow security.
Is this the same as a Disney World packing list? +
Basics overlap—walking shoes, rain or sun layer, charger, snacks. Florida heat and storms hit harder; California evenings run cooler. Our kids Disney list covers both parks.
What about Universal Orlando? +
Park-day basics overlap (shoes, charger, sunscreen). Open our Universal Orlando packing list for that resort — keep Disneyland or Disney with kids for Disney parks.
What about a Disney cruise? +
Open the Disney cruise packing list for Key to the World, formal nights, and cabin organizers—not park-day sneakers alone.
Can I print this Disneyland checklist? +
Yes—check items off, then Print / Save as PDF the night before rope drop.