The Disney World packing list

Rules checked against Disney’s and TSA’s websites on September 25, 2026.

This is the packing list from our planner, all 215 items. Each one says whether it’s per person or per family, and which bag it goes in. Nobody should bring all of it. It’s a list to cross things off, not a list to obey.

How to read this list

Per person or per family. “Per person” items multiply by the size of your group: five people, five hats. “Per family” items don’t: one first aid kit covers everyone. A few things, like a night light, are per room.

Which bag. Three kinds of item have their bag decided by TSA, not by us:

• Liquids, gels, creams and aerosols over 3.4 ounces go in your checked bag. Smaller ones can go in your carry-on, in one quart-sized bag.
• Spare lithium batteries and power banks go in your carry-on only.
• Medications, and food for babies and young children, are exempt from the 3.4 ounce limit.

Everything else is our suggestion. We put anything you’d need before you reach your room, or couldn’t do without if a checked bag ran late, in the carry-on: ID, money, phones, medications, glasses and anything that plugs in. Bulky or heavy things that don’t matter until you unpack go in the checked bag. Items with no bag noted fit in either.

What Disney won’t let you bring

Disney’s property rules cover a few things on this list, and a few that people pack anyway:

• Bags and coolers can’t be larger than 24 x 15 x 18 inches in a theme park or water park. Coolers can’t hold loose or dry ice.
• Strollers can’t be wider than 31 inches or longer than 52 inches. Stroller wagons and wagons aren’t allowed.
• Glass containers aren’t allowed in the parks, apart from small ones like baby food jars.
• Costumes aren’t allowed in the parks for guests 14 and older. Neither are masks, unless they’re for medical purposes.
• Plastic straws aren’t allowed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom or the water parks.
• Flotation devices at the water parks have to be Coast Guard approved. Swim noodles aren’t allowed.
• Selfie sticks, folding chairs, drones and scooters aren’t allowed either.

The list below flags each of these where it applies.

The list

Daypack (all parks)

• Daypack or waist bag: 1 per person, carry-on. Disney doesn’t allow bags larger than 24 x 15 x 18 inches into the parks.
• MagicBand+, phone or park tickets: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Phone with My Disney Experience installed: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Battery pack and cords for charging phones: 1 per person, carry-on only (TSA rule).
• Photo ID or driver’s license: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Cash, credit cards, gift cards: several per person, carry-on.
• Membership cards (AAA, DVC, Annual Pass, etc.): 1 per family, carry-on.
• Meal confirmation numbers: 1 per family, carry-on.
• Daily itinerary: 1 per person.
• Park maps (or the My Disney Experience app): 1 per person.
• Guidebooks: 1 per family.
• Lanyard for room key or tickets: 1 per person.
• Water bottle: 1 per person.
• Snacks: several per person.
• Collapsible cooler: 1 per family. Disney allows coolers up to 24 x 15 x 18 inches, with no loose or dry ice. Disney recommends reusable ice packs.
• Sunscreen: 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Bug spray: 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Lip balm (SPF rated recommended): 1 per person.
• Hat or visor: 1 per person.
• Sunglasses (with a strap): 1 per person.
• Poncho or light rain jacket: 1 per person.
• Umbrella (for sun as well as rain): 1 per person.
• Light hoodie (for the cooler months): 1 per person.
• Cooling towel: 1 per person.
• Handheld fan or mister: 1 per person.
• Anti-chafing stick (Body Glide): 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Hand sanitizer: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Wet wipes: several per family.
• Tissues: several per person.
• Mini first aid kit: 1 per family.
• Blister bandages: several per family.
• Pain relievers (Tylenol, Motrin, aspirin): several per person, carry-on.
• Hair ties: several per person.
• Gum or breath mints: several per person.
• Large Ziploc bags: several per family.
• Pack towel: 1 per person.
• Dry change of clothes for kids: 1 per person.
• Kids’ ID tags: several per person.
• Tile (or similar) tracker in each bag: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Walkie-talkies (if cell signal is poor): 1 per person.
• Camera and memory cards: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Autograph book and pen: 1 per person.
• Pins for trading: several per person.
• Pennies and quarters for pressing: several per person.
• Mickey ears: 1 per person.
• Glow sticks: several per person.
• Small bottle of bubbles (for waiting in line): 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Playing cards or handheld games: 1 per person.

Clothing

• T-shirts (short sleeve): 2+ per person.
• T-shirts (long sleeve): 2+ per person.
• Shorts: 2+ per person.
• Pants or capris: 2+ per person.
• Underwear: several per person.
• Socks: several per person.
• Bras: several per person.
• Pajamas: 1 per person.
• Sweater or jacket: 1 per person.
• Walking shoes: 1 per person.
• Sandals: 1 per person.
• Flip-flops: 1 per person.
• Swimsuits: 1 per person.
• Swimsuit cover-ups: 1 per person.
• Dressy clothes and shoes (for a fancy restaurant): 1 per person, checked.
• Workout clothes: 1 per person.
• Belt: 1 per person.
• Scarf: 1 per person.
• Watch: 1 per person.
• Jewelry: your call, carry-on.
• Hair bands and accessories: several per person.
• Costumes: 1 per person. Disney doesn’t allow costumes in the parks for guests 14 and older.
• Face mask: 1 per person. Disney doesn’t allow masks for guests 14 and older unless they’re for medical purposes.

Toiletries

• Toothbrush: 1 per person.
• Toothpaste: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Floss: 1 per person.
• Deodorant: 1 per person.
• Shampoo and conditioner: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Soap, shower gel or body wash: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Face wash: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Face lotion: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Hand and body lotion: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Hair gel, mousse or spray: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Hairbrush or comb: 1 per person.
• Blow dryer: 1 per person, checked.
• Razors: 1 per person.
• Shaving cream: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Contacts or glasses: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Contact lens solution and case: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Makeup: 1 per person.
• Makeup remover: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Perfume: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Nail clippers: 1 per person.
• Nail file: 1 per person.
• Tweezers: 1 per person.
• Nail polish: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Nail polish remover: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Foot spray or powder: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Q-tips: several per person.
• Tampons or pads: as needed, per person.
• Kids’ toothbrushes: 1 per person.
• Kids’ toothpaste: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Kids’ shampoo: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Kids’ bath soap: 1 per person, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Kids’ hairbrush or comb: 1 per person.

Medicine

• Prescription medications: as needed, per person, carry-on.
• Birth control: as needed, per person, carry-on.
• Pain medicine (Tylenol, Motrin, Midol, etc.): several per family, carry-on.
• Kids’ pain medicine: several per family, carry-on.
• Allergy or sinus medicine: several per family, carry-on.
• Antacids: several per family, carry-on.
• Motion sickness medicine: several per family, carry-on.
• Cough drops: several per family.
• Eye drops: several per family, carry-on.
• Anti-itch or bug bite cream: 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Antibiotic ointment (Neosporin): 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Aloe vera: 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Band-Aids: several per family.
• Moleskin (for blisters): several per family.
• Vitamins: several per family.
• First aid kit: 1 per family.

Electronics

• Phone charger: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Headphones or earbuds: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Kindle or iPad and charger: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Laptop and charger: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Batteries: several per person, carry-on only (TSA rule). Spare lithium batteries and power banks go in your carry-on only.
• Power strip for charging: 2 per family.

Beach bag (water parks)

• Beach bag: 1 per family.
• Beach towels: 1 per person, checked.
• Water park tickets (or the Water Park and Sports option on your ticket): 1 per person, carry-on.
• Water shoes or flip-flops: 1 per person.
• Goggles: 1 per person.
• Ear plugs: 1 per person.
• Ear drops: 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Waterproof phone case: 1 per person.
• Waterproof camera: 1 per person, carry-on.
• Waterproof watch: 1 per person.
• Flotation toys: 1 per person. Disney’s water parks allow only Coast Guard approved flotation devices, and no swim noodles.
• Water toys: 1 per person.
• Books, magazines or Kindle: 1 per person.
• Dry change of clothes: 1 per person.
• Trash bag or large Ziploc (for wet clothes): 1 per person.

Baby Stuff

• Stroller: 1 per family. Disney doesn’t allow strollers wider than 31 inches or longer than 52 inches, or stroller wagons. Check your airline’s rules for flying with one.
• Car seat: 1 per family. Check your airline’s rules for flying with one.
• Diaper bag: 1 per family, carry-on.
• Baby food: several per family, carry-on. TSA exempts infant and child food from the 3.4 oz limit.
• Diapers (regular): several per family, carry-on.
• Diapers (swim): several per family.
• Baby wipes: several per family, carry-on.
• Bottles: several per family, carry-on. Disney doesn’t allow glass containers in the parks, apart from small ones like baby food jars.
• Sippy cups: several per family.
• Pacifiers: several per family, carry-on.
• Bibs: several per family.
• Blanket: 1 per family.
• Toys: several per family.
• Board games: several per family, checked.
• Handheld games: several per family, carry-on.
• Plastic pool cups with lid and straw: several per family. Disney doesn’t allow plastic straws at Animal Kingdom or the water parks.
• Pack ‘n Play: 1 per family, checked.
• Portable high chair: 1 per family, checked.
• Baby monitor: 1 per family.
• Outlet covers: several per family.
• Car window shades: several per family.
• Disposable cameras for kids: 1 per person.

Food & Kitchen

• Coffee maker: 1 per family, checked.
• Coffee: several per family, checked.
• Coffee filters: several per family, checked.
• Coffee creamer: several per family, checked.
• Sugar or sweetener: several per family, checked.
• Tea bags: several per family.
• Cocoa packets: several per family.
• Powdered drink mix: several per family.
• Juice boxes: several per family, checked.
• Small cereal boxes: several per family, checked.
• Bread: several per family, checked.
• Peanut butter: several per family, checked.
• Jelly: several per family, checked.
• Pop-Tarts: several per family.
• Granola bars: several per family.
• Fruit snacks: several per family.
• Crackers: several per family.
• Chips or pretzels: several per family.
• Microwave popcorn: several per family.
• Instant soup mix: several per family.
• Pre-measured seasonings: several per family.
• Travel-size salt and pepper: 1 per family.
• Paper plates: several per family, checked.
• Disposable cups: several per family, checked.
• Plastic utensils: several per family.
• Paper towels or napkins: several per family, checked.
• Reusable straws: 1 per person.
• Dish soap: 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Dish scrubber or sponge: 1 per family.
• Ziploc bags: several per family.
• Trash bags: several per family.
• Water-filtering pitcher: 1 per family, checked.
• Corkscrew: 1 per family, checked.
• Wine stopper: 1 per family.

Laundry Supplies

• Laundry soap: several per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Dryer sheets: several per family.
• Stain remover: several per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Stain wipes or stick: 1 per family.
• Wrinkle release spray: 1 per family, checked, or carry-on if 3.4 oz or less (TSA rule).
• Laundry bag or travel hamper: 1+ per family.
• Collapsible pop-up hamper: 1 per family, checked.
• Clothespins (to hang wet things): several per family.
• Quarters for the machines: several per family.

Everything Else

• Over-the-door shoe organizer (for the hotel room): 1 per family, checked.
• Pillows: 1 per person, checked.
• Night light: 1 per room.
• Sound machine: 1 per room.
• Flashlights: 1 per person.
• Frisbee: 1+ per family.
• Games: several per family.
• Safety pins: several per family.
• Sewing kit: 1 per family.
• Small scissors: 1 per family.

Using Packing Lists in the planner

The planner’s Packing Lists tab holds this same list with a column for each decision: Category, Item, Quantity, Per Family or Per Person, Carry-on or Checked Bag, Done and Notes. Every item has a Done checkbox, so the tab works as a checklist while you pack.

The Carry-on or Checked Bag column is for you to fill in as you pack. Pick one for each item, and when you’re hunting for the sunscreen at the airport, you’ll know which bag it’s in. The bags we’ve suggested above are a starting point.

The tab says it plainly at the top: it’s “not intended to imply you should bring everything on it.” Delete what you won’t use, add what’s missing, and change the quantities to fit your trip and your group.

Sources

• Walt Disney World, Property rules, checked September 25, 2026. Bag and cooler size, ice, strollers and wagons, glass, costumes, masks, plastic straws, flotation devices, selfie sticks, folding chairs, drones and scooters.
• TSA, Liquids, aerosols and gels rule, checked September 25, 2026.
• TSA, Lithium batteries, checked September 25, 2026.