The ultimate Disney packing list - Word, PDF and Google Docs formats

Hate that nagging feeling that you’re forgetting something on your trips? I do too. That’s why I put together this huge Disney World packing list to help you remember lots of items that you might otherwise forget.

THIS LIST IS NOT INTENDED TO IMPLY YOU SHOULD BRING EVERYTHING ON IT.

You shouldn’t (though one reader’s mother did that once!). This is just an all-inclusive list to help jog your memory.

Now, let’s take a look…

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(Downloadable PDF, Microsoft Word, and Google Docs versions are near the bottom of this page .)

Clothing items

Because of the heat, humidity, and frequent rain I oftentimes find myself changing clothes at least once per day (typically whenever I go back to my resort for a break).

So, if you are like me and hate wearing damp or sweaty clothes, take that into consideration when packing by either planning to pack plenty of items OR by planning to do some laundry while you are there.

Consider packing:

Clothing
- Shirts
- Shorts
- Pants/capris
- Suit/dressy clothes (rarely needed except on Disney cruises and a couple restaurants at Walt Disney World)
- Light sweater or jacket (especially for winter months & for chilly restaurants and attractions)
- Face mask
Underwear & pajamas
- Underwear
- Bras
- Pajamas
Shoes & socks
- Socks
- Walking shoes
- Sandals
- Dress shoes (rarely needed except on Disney cruises and a couple restaurants at Walt Disney World)
- Flip flops
Accessories
- Belts
- Hair bands & accessories
- Costumes
- Hats/visors
- Jewelry
- Scarves
- Watches
- Sunglasses w/strap
Swimwear
- Swimsuits
- Swimsuit cover-ups

Toiletries

Toiletries involve so many things that it can be easy to forget something important.

If you do accidentally forget something, all of the Disney resorts have shops where you can buy some emergency supplies or you can also use a grocery delivery service to have something delivered to your resort.

Consider packing:

Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Floss
Shower gel
Liquid hand soap (only bar soap in WDW hotel rooms)
Shampoo
Hair conditioner
Deodorant
Contacts/glasses
Contact lens solution & case
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Face wash
Face lotion
Body lotion
Makeup
Make-up remover
Nail polish
Nail polish remover
Q-Tips
Tampons/pads
Foot spray
Foot powder
Razors
Shaving cream
Tweezers
Nail clippers
Nail file
Hair brush/comb
Hair gel/mousse
Hair spray
Blow dryer
Perfume
Kleenex
Hand sanitizer
Kids shampoo
Kids toothbrushes
Kids bath soap
Kids hairbrush/comb

Medicine

Medicine (especially your prescription medication) is one thing you don’t want to forget on vacation.

Here are some common items you may find in your medicine chest that are useful to travel with.

Consider packing:

Prescription medications
Moleskin (for blisters)
Band-Aids
Antibiotic ointment
Anti-itch gel/spray
Aloe vera
Antacids
Birth control (or other prophylactic)
Pain medicine (like Tylenol, Advil, etc.)
Kids pain medicine
Motion sickness remedies
Midol
Sinus/allergy medicine
Eyedrops
Vitamins
Cough drops

Laundry Supplies

Laundry isn’t typically on anybody’s list of “favorite things to do while on vacation” but if you find yourself planning to do some on your trip, here’s some things you’ll probably want to have with you.

Consider packing:

Laundry soap
Dryer sheets
Stain remover
Laundry bags
Quarters for machines (if you forget, most machines at Disney World take debit/credit cards now, too)

Paperwork and important documents

It may be the digital age but lots of people still like to have their most important travel information in paper form.

If you opt to do everything digitally we recommend saving any important confirmations to a spot where you can access it from multiple locations (like by emailing it to yourself or using cloud-based storage).

Consider packing:

Hotel confirmation
Rental car confirmation
Boarding passes
Cash/credit cards
Dollar bills for tips & tolls
Drivers license/IDs
Notepad/notebook
Envelopes for Mousekeeping Tips
Insurance cards
Guidebooks
Membership cards (AAA, DVC)
Theme park tickets
Addresses for postcards
Pens
Stamps

Food and Kitchen

Even if you aren’t staying in a room with a full kitchen there are still lots of reasons you may want to have some grocery items with you.

Many people have their groceries delivered, but if you are flying on an airline like Southwest where each person can have multiple checked bags for free, it might make sense to bring some snacks with you.

Here are some good options for that.

Consider packing:

Bottled water
Coffee
Tea bags
Sugar/sweetener
Nondairy creamer
Instant soup mix
Cocoa packets
Juice boxes
Powdered drink mix
Microwave popcorn
Granola bars
Chips/pretzels
Crackers
Fruit snacks
Small cereal boxes
Pop-Tarts
Peanut butter
Pre-measured seasonings
Travel salt & pepper
Dish soap
Dish scrubber/sponge
Paper plates
Plastic utensils
Disposable cups
Ziploc bags
Trash bags
Paper towels/napkins
Water filtering pitcher
Straws
Coffee maker
Coffee filters
Corkscrew
Wine stopper
Gum (not sold at WDW)

Road Trip

If you’ll be taking a road trip to Disney World there are some things that can make that journey a little easier.

Consider packing:

Maps/directions/GPS
Proof of auto insurance
Guidebooks
Flashlight
Paper towels
Wet wipes
Cooler
Trash bags
Umbrella
Snacks
Drinks
Pillows
Blankets
Portable DVD player
Movies
Travel games
New toys

Park Touring Bag

Crossbody purses and backpacks are 2 popular options for park touring bags and since you can take your bag onto nearly every attraction at Walt Disney World, it makes sense to carry at least a few items with you when you go into the parks.

Here are some things you might find useful when touring Disney World.

Consider packing:

MagicBands or park tickets
Drivers license/ID for each adult
Cash/credit card
Membership cards (AAA, DVC)
Meal confirmation #s
Guidebooks
Park maps
Camera
Cell phones
External battery charger and cords
Lanyard for room key/tickets
Sunglasses w/straps
Water bottle w/strap
Collapsible cooler
Snacks
Autograph book
1 towel (block the sun, save spot at parade, clean off a seat)
Mini-first aid kit
Bottles of water
Walkie talkies (for non-American visitors and poor cell signal)
Fat pen for character autographs
Rain ponchos or umbrella
Handheld fan to keep cool while waiting
Moleskin
Pain medicine
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Insect repellent
Kleenex
Antibacterial hand gel/sanitizer
Wet wipes
Hats/visors
Large Ziploc for wet clothes
Dry change of clothes for kids
Glow sticks and necklaces
Pennies for pressing
Pins for trading
Playing cards or handheld games
Kids ID tags
Small bottles of bubbles (to do while waiting)

Water Park Bag

If a visit to Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon is on your agenda, you’ll definitely want to pack the sunscreen (plus probably a few other items in the list below).

Consider packing:

Water park tickets
Drivers license/ID for each adult
Cash/credit card
Waterproof/underwater camera
Cell phones
Lanyard for room key/tickets
Sunglasses w/straps
Water bottle w/strap
Collapsible cooler
Snacks
Bathing suits
Beach towels
Earplugs
Goggles
Plastic pool cups w/top & straw
Beach bag
Kids ID tags
Floatation toys
Water toys
Books/magazines
Mister fan & extra batteries
Pain medicine (like Tylenol or Advil)
Sunscreen
Lip balm w/sunscreen
Insect repellent
Kleenex
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Hats/visors
Swim diapers
Waterproof watch
Waterproof case
Water shoes/flip flops
Large Ziplocs for wet clothes
Dry change of clothes for kids

Baby Stuff

Traveling with a baby often means that you’ll find that your trip goes a bit easier when you have some items from home with you.

Take a look at this list for help remembering everything you might need to pack when traveling to Disney World with a little one.

Consider packing:

Bottles
Baby food
Sippy cups
Plastic pool cups w/top & straw
Portable high chair
Bibs
Diapers
Swim diapers
Baby wipes
Diaper bag
Pacifiers
Pack N Play
Stroller
Car seat
Baby monitor
Blanket/toy
Board games
Handheld games
Car window shades
Kids ID tags
Outlet covers

Everything Else

After talking to countless readers and my own experience with hundreds of days visiting the parks, here are some other items you may find useful to add to your Disney World packing list:

Consider packing:

Batteries
Cameras (w/memory cards)
Disposable cameras for kids
Cell phone w/charger
Power strip
iPod & ear buds/headphones
Laptop & charger
External battery charger
Umbrella or rain ponchos
Waist bag/day pack
Lanyard for room key/tickets
Beach bag
Collapsible cooler
Large Ziploc bags
Sound machine for hotel
Sewing kit
First aid kit
Safety pins
Clothespins (to hang wet items and to help clothes gaps in curtains)
Over-the-door shoe organizer (to keep hotel room organized)
Earplugs
Insect repellent
Antibacterial hand gel
Wet wipes
Stain wipes/stick
Wrinkle release spray
Pillows
Workout stuff
Water sports bottle
Waterproof case
Night light
Pen flash lights
Pennies & quarters for pressing
Pins for trading
Books/magazines
Playing cards
Games
Frisbees
Kindle/iPad
Eyeglass repair kit
Small scissors and small screw driver (useful when opening toys purchased at Disney World)
Reusable straws
Pop-up hamper

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Packing tips

Consider using packing cubes.

These handy little items can make staying organized so much easier (I recommend purchasing a different color for each family member).

They help keep your suitcase organized, plus they can help protect your clothes if you like to use the drawers in hotel rooms.

Pack younger kids clothes by outfit in Ziplock bags

This is one of my favorite packing tips that not only helps you stay organized but also helps speed up your mornings.

Pack each outfit (down to underwear and hair bows, etc.) in a Ziplock bag so that when it comes time to get dressed in the morning, you have everything for that day ready to go!

Make your bag easy to recognize

If you spend 5 minutes in an airport you’ll realize that most bags look alike.

Make yours stand out by adding something to it that is unique, like ribbons or special tags on the handles.

Start packing early

Don’t wait until the day before to begin packing. Pick a spot in your house where you can start collecting the items you’ll be taking with you.

Leave some space

Unless you are planning on shipping stuff home (or buying a bag while you are there) make sure you leave some space to bring new treasures back with you.

Make sure you weigh-in

If you are flying, you’ll want to make sure you know your airlines weight limit for bags and then weigh yours before you get to the airport. Luggage scales are an easy way to do that.

Spread your items out

Although the goal is to get both you and your luggage to the same destination at the same time, sometimes things happen. Because of that, it is better to not pack only 1 person’s items per/bag.

Instead, spread it out so that if something does go missing you’re not trying to replace everything for 1 person.

It’s also a good idea to take some photos of what you are packing into each bag, that way if something does go missing you’ll have an easier time remembering.

Tag everything inside and out

In the unlikely event that your tag on the outside of your suitcase rips off, make sure you have some sort of identification on the inside of your suitcase, too.

Even just simply taping your contact information or a business card to the inside of your suitcase will work.

And don’t forget your carry on bags – give those tags, too. (For younger kids make sure their names aren’t visible on their bags, though).

Toss in a pop-up hamper

Most of these fold down into basically nothing but they can make a tiny hotel room feel a lot more organized. Plus, if you are planning to do laundry they are super helpful for that!

Roll with it

Consider folding your clothes when packing. Not only can rolling help with wrinkles, rolling can make it easier to fit more in your suitcase (just be careful not to go overweight!).