Planning a Disney World trip is difficult enough without having to worry about figuring out which items are essential to bring to the parks.
But don’t worry, we’ve done the work for you. We know which items are worth spending money on and which you should skip. So, trust us when we say that these Disney essentials are definitely worth the price!
Get this Loungefly backpack organizer
We’re HUGE fans of changing our Loungefly backpack on the fly, and the one thing we dread most is forgetting to move something important over and not realizing it until it’s way too late! Since using this organizer and seeing how simple and easy it is to fit into a mini-backpack, we just pull it out and switch it over to the next backpack. You’ll wish you had found it sooner!
This misting fan is another must-have
This fan has 3 speeds, and who can resist the charms of a fan with Mickey ears that practically fits in your pocket?! It also has little feet that can be sat on a desk or table to keep the fan upright without tipping over, and it has a plastic cage around the actual fan part, so you don’t have to worry about a little one sticking their fingers in it. It’s also rechargeable with a USB-C charging cord that comes with it. It’s fairly easy to work, and the back stick folds/rotates down so you can have a longer handle to it and work the button for the fan and mister. The package also comes with a dropper for the water reserve so you have an easier time filling it, and it’s small enough to take with you if you need to.
We love this theme park essentials fanny pack
We LOVE this theme park essentials fanny pack. It comes with ten different must-haves for your park day — and they all fit in the fanny pack! There’s a collapsible water bottle, a reusable straw, a mini fan, a poncho, and more. We love how easy it is to just grab this and go!
Grab this reusable poncho for the rain
You never know when a sudden afternoon rainstorm might impact your Disney World day. We like the material of this poncho, how lightweight it is, and the pouch it comes in. We’ve reused ours countless times in the parks and they’re still going strong.
Don’t forget this power strip for the hotel
The flat power strip comes in handy for charging several different devices at once — which you’ll need if you have multiple people with phones, MagicBand+, and more. This one is low-profile and can easily fit anywhere in your hotel room. We love that it features standard outlets, USB, and USB-C outlets.
And finally, you’ll want this ear holder for your bag
We’ve tested these out with multiple ears, and each style of holder worked well around varying degrees of center bow thickness. They’re a one-size-fits-all, so when you order them, you won’t have much to worry about in terms of them being secure. If you’re a fan of carrying around a smaller bag in favor of a larger backpack but still want somewhere to stash your ears, this is a great option.
We’re always on the hunt for the latest and greatest Disney souvenirs and essentials, so don’t forget to stay tuned to the Disney Food Blog for more!








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