Must-have
— “Something that is essential to have or obtain."
-Oxford’s
English Dictionary
Since I enjoyed writing about what's
in my bag for my internship, I thought I'd share what I typically bring with me
to the Disney parks. Some of these
things are recent additions to my Disney essentials, but I think they're
definitely things that will make your trip so much fun!
The Bag Itself
Clearly I love Longchamp bags
because I use a Longchamp backpack when I'm in the parks. I like using a small backpack for the parks
because it fits a lot of items but isn't too heavy to carry around all
day. This bag is also perfect for
packing because it folds up into a small square that can easily fit into your
carry-on when you're traveling to the parks.
The only downside, much like it's larger counterparts is the lack of
pockets in it. It does have one
relatively big pocket in the front which is great for fitting your phone, but
that's the only pocket.
My Essential Items
Minnie Mouse Ears
No trip to a Disney park would be
complete without some sort of Disney related headgear. I personally have two different pairs of
Minnie ears: one from the Disney Parks
and another pair I specially ordered from Aloha Ears Designs. The Disney Parks pair is one that a lot of
people have so I like that I know have a pair that are different than everyone
else’s. Pro Tip # 1: Make sure you take
your ears off before going on thrill rides, like Splash Mountain, or you just
might lose them, like my dad did!
Maps, In Park Activities, Pins
This one is definitely helpful if
(1) it's one of your first times to the parks and (2) you have kids or are a
kid at heart. The Disney parks are huge
so maps can definitely come in handy if you need to know where the closest
bathroom is (I now know where they are all from when I was younger lol) or you
just want to find Splash Mountain. The
My Disney Experience app also works because it has an interactive map that can
even give you step by step directions to anywhere in Disney World. Pro Tip # 2:
Maps can also be a great way of helping you remember what you've done
during your trip as a travel log!
Since Disney World was built as a
place where kids and adults can both have fun, there's no shortage of
activities for everyone, like Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom, Wilderness
Explorers, and pin trading. I personally
partake in all three of these activities so I carry all of those essentials in
my bag during my trip. Pro Tip # 3: Disney pins are a lot cheaper on eBay than in
the parks so buy them ahead of time to save some money! Pro Tip # 4:
The in park games can be continued over multiple trips so if you don't
collect all of your Wilderness Explorer badges during one trip, bring your book
back for your next trip!
Phone Essentials
Since smartphones are now like
mini-computers, digital cameras, and camcorders all in one, having various
phone accessories is a necessity. I like
to carry a portable charger in case my phone dies while I'm in the park. Two recent additions to my phone accessories
are a phone stabilizer to take videos of new attractions and experiences and an
iPhone USB drive to offload all of my pictures and videos.
Water Bottle
Florida is hot. And when it's hot, it's important to keep
hydrated while in Disney World. I like
to bring a plastic water bottle that I fill up with water and ice before I
leave for the parks. Pro Tip # 5: Disney Resorts sell cases of water at some of
the merchandise locations at the resort and it's a lot cheaper than buying a
water bottle in the parks! Pro Tip #
6: Quick Service restaurants in the
parks will give you a cup of ice water when you ask for it!
Gum
Pro Tip # 7: Disney Parks do not sell gum at all as to not
have chewed gum all over the park. So if
you're like me and need gum, bring your own.
Sunglasses/Sunscreen
Sun care is a must, especially
during the summer. I lather myself in so
much sunscreen when I go to Disney and always bring more with me to the parks
to reapply. A lot of Disney attractions
take place indoors so the sun seems extra brutal when you walk outside. I always put them on right after getting off
a ride.
Instant Camera
I just recently got this for my
birthday and it's a total throwback to the old, clunky Polaroid cameras. This one isn't as bulky, but still gives the
old school vibe to the pictures it prints automatically. This is great for still photos, like of
Cinderella’s Castle or the Tree of Life, and it looks super cute when you carry
it around the parks!
Shower Sheets
Walking around Disney World can make
you hot and sweaty so shower sheets or something similar is a definite must to
wipe off all of the sweat or to clean yourself up a little before you grab a
bite to eat. WetOnes or baby wipes can
also do the trick.
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