The Ultimate Disney World Packing List (With Free Printable Checklist!)

***Updated July 29, 2025

When it comes to packing for your practically perfect Walt Disney World vacation, balance is key. You don’t want to overpack—save room for those must-have Mickey ears and EPCOT festival souvenirs!—but you also want to be prepared for the surprises Florida might throw your way (👋 twisted ankle, we're looking at you).

We keep our clothes minimal and comfy, but when it comes to health and hygiene essentials? We plan like we're prepping for the zombie apocalypse. Trust us—it’s better to have it than to Uber to CVS at midnight or buy meds or first aid items at the resorts elevated prices.

🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Packing cubes are our friends! They help organize your suitcase, keep outfits tidy, and make unpacking in your resort room a breeze.

💡 Planning a Universal Orlando or Epic Universe visit?

This list works just as well! Florida theme parks all come with heat, crowds, and surprise showers—so these essentials will help no matter which park you're exploring.

Here’s what we pack for every trip, whether we’re staying on-site at a Disney resort, Universal Resort, or off Property:

🎒 General Disney World/Universal Packing List

👚 Clothing & Accessories

• One outfit per day—plus one extra (hello, unexpected rain shower or Tiana's Bayou Adventure soakings)

• A few mix-and-match bottoms you can re-wear or wash in the room

• 2–3 sets of sleepwear

• Compression ankle socks (1 per day + 1 extra)

• Comfortable walking shoes (plus backup pair—never bring brand new ones!)

• Hat & sunglasses

• Light jacket or sweater (especially if you’re prone to freezing in AC)

• Ponchos or umbrellas (Florida rain = unpredictable) (You can find out Beat the Rain and Heat Park Map here.)

• Jewelry you’re okay with losing

• Optional: Swimsuit for pool or water park days

• Also we pack a variety of Minnie Mouse ears to make our days feel a little more magical.

  
  

🧼 Toiletries & Health

• All regular prescription meds

• Travel-size versions of your preferred shampoo, lotion, skincare & makeup

• Hairbrush, hair ties, nail clippers, lip balm

• Deodorant, feminine hygiene products

• Chafing balm (even if your thighs don’t usually rub—it’s FLORIDA) -

  🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Florida heat is no joke. Check out our Best Tips for Beating the Heat so you can stay cool, comfy, and still soak up all the magic.

• Bandaids, moleskin, antibacterial cream, hydrocortisone

• Ace bandage (yes, we learned this one the hard way)

• Pain relievers (ibuprofen, acetaminophen), allergy medicine, anti-nausea, anti-diarrhea, cough drops

• Sunblock - the higher the SPF the better.

  
  

🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Most Disney resorts stock H2O+ shampoo, conditioner, and body wash in the shower—so you can pack light on toiletries if you’re not picky.

⚡ ⚡ Gear & Gadgets (updated section)

• Refillable water bottle

• Reusable straw

• Charging cords + multi-plug cube

• External phone battery (or 2!)

• Towel or cooling fan for hot days

  • 🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: Florida heat is no joke. Check out our Best Tips for Beating the Heat so you can stay cool, comfy, and still soak up all the magic.

• Tide pen

• Ziploc bags (sandwich size for snacks, wet stuff, etc.)

• Sanitizing wipes & hand sanitizer

🧳 Plus we also pack:

• Easy breakfast snacks to eat in the room

• An extra foldable tote for bringing home souvenirs

• A mid-sized comfy park bag that’s easy to carry all day

  
  

🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: If you buy merch in the parks and don’t want to carry it, most Disney shops can ship it straight home! Just ask at checkout. 📦

🎒 Our Go-To Park Bag List

This list works great for adults, teens, and families with older kids:

• Reusable water bottle

• Portable rain poncho

• Sunscreen

• cooling towel and a personal fan if you’re traveling when it’s hot (aka… always in Florida). ☀️

  🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: We’ve even created Heat & Rain Park Maps that show the best spots to cool off or take cover when those infamous Florida storms roll in!

• Snacks

• External battery

• Lip balm

• Hairbrush & hair ties

• Travel-size meds (ibuprofen, antihistamines, etc.)

• Band-aids & wipes

• Small towel or cooling fan

• Tissues

• Light jacket (especially for evening AC chills)

• Hand sanitizer & wipes

• D rings and a bag strap or two to hook water bottles, jackets, or Minnie ears on the outside of the bag.

  
  

🧚 Pixie Dust Pro Tip: We’ve even created Heat & Rain Park Maps that show you where to cool off or take cover when those surprise storms roll in—or when the sun feels like it’s got a personal grudge. 🌧️☀️

🎁 Grab Your Free Printable Packing List!

✅ Download our FREE printable Disney World packing list here - We made it easy-peasy lemon squeezy for you to stay organized:

PPPD Cheat Sheet - Packing List.pdf

Download PDF • 107KB

Save the JPG on your phone or Download the PDF and stick it on your fridge, check it off as you go, and you’ll be vacation-ready with zero stress.

And there you have it—your practically perfect packing guide to conquer Walt Disney World like a pro! 🧳✨ Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned park hopper, being prepared means more time for magic and less time hunting for Band-Aids.

If you’ve got a favorite must-pack item or a genius tip that saved the day, share it in the comments—we love hearing your Pixie Dust Pro Tips! 💬

Until then, happy packing and may your suitcase be light and your Minnie ears perfectly placed.

Pixie Dust Hugs,

Bren, Lyn, and Kim✨