Mom’s List of Things to Pack for Disneyland
My girls and my niece in 2015 
My daughter in 2015 
My girls in 2023 
2023 at Disney California Adventure
Packing for a Disneyland vacation can be both exciting and daunting. As my kids have grown into tweens and teens, one thing that still stands is their unwavering love for Disneyland. Whether it’s spring, fall, or the middle of summer, Disneyland is always a great place to be (despite the crowds!).
In this post, I’ll share the best things to pack for parents and kids to ensure everyone has a fantastic time.
Disneyland Packing List
Backpacks or Crossbody Bags
A backpack or crossbody bag is a great thing to have to carry all your essential goods, from water to snacks to your phone essentials, this will come in handy. At Disneyland, you don’t want a bulky or heavy backpack and you want one that will fit on rides with you.
Below are some great options for carrying your stuff through the park.
- Contains 2 main pockets, a front pocket, two side pockets, and a back pocket.
- The sling bag has a hidden pocket in the back, so you can safely store your credit card and cash, reducing the risk of theft.
- I love my Travelon bag and it’s great for carrying all the essentials.
- Mesh expansion pockets hold a water bottle, umbrella, or sunglasses; tethered key clip with LED light.
- Anti-theft zippers keep your credit cards and money safe plus it has an RFID blocker.
- These are another good option as they are super cute and lightweight.
- It is made of a durable nylon material to withstand the whirlwind of Disneyland!
Accessories for Your Bag
Below are accessories you will want to bring while at the happiest place.
- You’ll be using your cell phone a lot at Disneyland so a portable charger is a must. Tip: Make sure you have the Disneyland app so you can see wait times, store your park tickets, and manage your trip!
- This has 3 types of cables, Mirco USB, USB C, and plugs into the wall to recharge.
- Charge all your Magic Bands + use only one outlet in your hotel room while on your Disney trip.
- Can charge up to 4 Magic Bands at one time.
- While California is typically not that rainy, these are good to have just in case and these are great for water rides when you don’t want to get wet!
- These are great to have with you while standing in long lines in the hot sun.
- Neck fans are amazing for keeping you cool hands-free.
- It’s important to stay hydrated and these will save you money as this is a refillable water bottle and bottled water is expensive in the park!
- For a map of water stations at Disneyland, click here.
- Don’t forget the sunscreen when you’re spending a long day in the sun, our favorite sunscreen is Sun Bum.
- This is a non-comedogenic sunscreen that delivers UVA/UVB protection and is packed with Vitamin E.
- This non-comedogenic facial sunscreen spray adds a barrier to your face and delivers UVA/UVB protection.
- Lip balm with sun protection is another thing you don’t want to forget to pack when going to Disneyland.
Things to Pack to Wear
- The New Balance Fresh Foam Roav v1 running shoe is the ultimate comfort for walking all day at Disneyland! You will be thankful to have comfortable walking shoes.
- Fresh Foam Midsole: Feel like you’re running or walking in the clouds.
- For moms, these are an important thing to pack, I, unfortunately, got a blister on my first day at Disneyland.
- Made from hydrocolloid gel, the blister band-aid offers an ultra-light and ultra-thin design, ensuring optimal comfort.
- These sunglasses are my favorite for traveling. They have great lenses, come in cute colors, and are affordable.
- Tank tops for hot days are a great thing to pack for Disneyland.
- These are cute and officially licensed Disney Mickey & Friends Apparel.
- This Magic Kingdom mama shirt is so cute and a great addition to your packing list.
- These are so cute for moms!
- Comes with six mouse ears scrunchies in a variety of colors.
- I love having my Apple watch at Disneyland to count my steps!
- These are adorable watch bands that are perfect for Disney.
Essentials to Pack for the Kids
- This is super handy if you have little kids in strollers.
- Allows you to easily carry everything you need for baby’s comfort and fun!
- This is a best-selling stroller accessory by J.L. Childress, with a touch of Disney!
- A Disney reusable water bottle is great for keeping kids hydrated.
- These are great stackable, interlocking containers for bringing snacks into the park.
- These are a good idea for keeping track of your kiddos, I wish these existed just a few years back when my kids were little!
- Air tags for the watch bands.
- You never know with kids when you’ll need a small first aid kit!
- This one is packed with 110 pieces of useful and valuable hospital-grade first-aid supplies.
- For those kids who can get motion sickness.
- Don’t forget the sunscreen for the kids!
- Boogie wipes are great for keeping sticky hands and faces clean.
- This cute Mickey autograph book also comes with a pen! Getting the Disney character’s autograph is so much fun for kids.
Things for Kids to Wear
- These are super cute and protect your kid’s eyes.
- You can’t go to Disneyland without Minnie Mouse Ears!
- These will save you money as they are cheaper than in the park.
- These are cute and lightweight and come in all the different Disney Princesses.
- Keep little faces shaded with these cute sun bucket hats.
- Boys swim trunks for when you want to have some pool time!
- Adorable girls Minnie Mouse swimsuit.
What is the weather like in Disneyland, CA?
The temperatures at Disneyland don’t vary too much throughout the year with the hottest months being July and August. In the cooler months, you may need extra layers. Below are the average temperatures by month:
| January | High 70°F | Low 48°F |
| February | High 71°F | Low 49°F |
| March | High 72°F | Low 51°F |
| April | High 75°F | Low 54°F |
| May | High 76°F | Low 58°F |
| June | High 80°F | Low 62°F |
| July | High 85°F | Low 66°F |
| August | High 86°F | Low 67°F |
| September | High 84°F | Low 65°F |
| October | High 80°F | Low 59°F |
| November | High 75°F | Low 52°F |
| December | High 70°F | Low 48°F |
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