Next week Josh has a work conference at Disney World that I am tagging along for. We will be spending a little over a week in the happiest place on Earth. I’ve been to Disney World twice before, but never for this amount of time. And I have never stayed at a hotel in the park. To say I’m excited is a huge understatement!
I’ve already started planning out what I’m going to pack and thought I would share my tips and tricks with you. Two quick caveats:
- This guide is only useful if you’re visiting Disney sans-kids. If you’re bringing kids I’m sure you care way more about the park’s stroller guidelines and nursing station locations than what kind of tennis shoes to bring. I can’t wait to have the Disney experience with kids one day, but I’m a ways away from it at present.
- I’m staying at a hotel that has a few pools to lounge by so I’m planning a few downtime days of day drinking by the pool. If you’re going to Disney to do all the Disney stuff all the time, I’d worry less about bringing a pool bag and sundresses and way more on comfy clothes to walk the parks.
What to pack for Disney
ONE – It’s basically a requirement to rock some Minnie ears when you’re in Disney. I mean when else can you do this in public and not get weird looks? I love the classic ones but there are a wide variety of Minnie ear designs out there. Picking these up before you hit the parks will save you a ton of cash.
TWO – Florida is the sunshine state. If you are pale like me that means sunscreen is a must. La Roche-Posay makes some of the absolute best to help protect you from both UVA and UVB rays. I use this stuff now so 40 year old me will thank me for my fabulous looking skin later. 😀
THREE – In Disney World you are going to be doing a lot of walking. Spare your feet discomfort by wearing shoes that are both practical and cute. I am obsessed with Adidas NMDs and love this grey and pink pair.
FOUR – I spotted this adorable Kate Spade bag while on our holiday cruise and knew I had to have it for Disney. It is the perfect pool bag and is on sale!
FIVE – Much like Minnie ears, visiting Disney is the time to go all out and wear all things Disney related. I picked up this top from Target, that is technically a PJ top, but is so soft and cute I don’t care. I plan on rocking it with jeans (and my pink sneaks!) around the park.
SIX – While my watermelon bag is super cute for the pool it is way too big to bring to the parks. My rule when out and about on vacation is to bring the smallest bag you can fit everything you need in, and make sure it’s a cross-body so your hands are free.
SEVEN – I live for cute sundresses in the summer and this one is perfect for hanging around the resort during the day and going out to dinner with Josh and his colleagues at night. Bonus: it’s on sale!
EIGHT – I’m going to be real with you guys: walking in the summer heat can be brutal for girls who have larger thighs. Chub rub is a real problem! Whoever invented these lightweight, sheer skimmer shorts deserves to be a millionaire. They make it so I can walk around in dresses and shorts in the hot summer heat and not hate my life.
NINE – This is another pick that’s perfect for time by the pool and going out to dinner. I first fell in love with Jack Rogers sandals freshman year of college. This newer double-strap style is everything I originally loved and more.
Questions of the Day: Have you been to Disney? What’s your favorite park in Walt Disney World? Any other recommendations for what to pack for a Disney trip?
I’m a huge fan of the skimmies and wear them with my skirts all spring/summer/fall! I also love your dress pick, so cute! Have a wonderful time! =)
I am planning a trip later on this year. Love how simple you made it with the pictures!
Aww I will need to come back to this when I finally get down there again!!
I love how fun and bright your website is and this blog post. Great ideas. Oh and your menu bar at the top…I’m in love!
these are such great picks! love those sneaks! have so much fun 🙂
SO fun! Have the best time! I love Disney 🙂
I am heading there in January…it’ll be my kids’ Christmas present from Santa!! (I’m soooo excited about the lack of stress that’ll go into my Christmas shopping this year ??) and so many of your items will be on my list as well…those sneaks FO SHO and a cross body and Minnie Ears!! Have a great time!!
Looking forward to seeing you next week, Erin! 🙂
These are great picks! Cute comfy walking shoes are a must for me!
Minnie ears are always a must for Disney. Enjoy your trip.
Such a cute packing list! I love the Minnie top!
So many good tips and a great packing list! xx
Loving those adidas! Perfect for lots of walking around!
Such great packing tips! I haven’t been to disney in forever
such a fun trip idea for summer!
Have so much fun!! We went to Disney over Christmas last year and it was such a blast!
I love all the cute Disney themed clothing there is these days! Also totally agree those JR sandals are perfect for the trip!
Oh my goodness! This sounds amazing! I am disney obsessed, but have only ever been to Disneyland. You are packing some seriously cute pieces!!
You literally can’t go to Disney without the ears! I love this round up, I gotta go to Disney soon, when my school schedule permits!
Love this! Perfect picks! I am a huge Disney fan and used to be a cast member at the World so I know how important these essentials are! I am also IN LOVE with that watermelon bag and now am on a mission go get one for myself!
I love Disney! We used to go every year when I was a kid since we lived in Florida. Great tips!
xo Lacey
Omg I’m so jealous! I LOVE Disney! We stayed at the Nemo Hotel in the park (I have small sisters!) last summer and it was so much fun!! Can’t wait to see your trip photos!
OMG I need those shorts! chub rub – haha that made me laugh! xx
Have so much fun at Disney. I love all of your picks!
These are all such great and cute things to pack. I almost got that dress the other day, and now I’m thinking I might have to go back to Express and snag it! I went to Disney for the first time when I was 16 and haven’t gotten to visit since then, but the experience I had was so much fun!
Great picks! I just was in Disney Land last week and man was it hot! Sunscreen is a must!
Disney trips are the best! I buy a set of mouse ears ever time I go and then change them out throughout the day lol. Comfy shoes are a must!
This is so helpful! Love the crossbody!
Sunscreen is definitely a must! I went to Disney World 6 years ago and I really want to go back.
I am in love with that cute sundress! And yes, walking shoes are a must!!!
So very helpful! I’m going to Disney this year and I need a list like this!
Love those Jack Rogers sandals, they’re so cute!
Love #7 and #9! Such great picks!
xx
Lauren
I’ve never been to Disney but these must haves look amazing! The dress is gorj!
great blog, best wishes!
Obsessed with Disney! We go several times a year, since we live so close. Your packing list is perf! (I actually have one too if you want to check it out!) You’re dead on with the crossbody bag… it makes all the difference! The other thing I recommend (which is kind of random lol) is hand lotion, because the soap at Disney is REALLY drying and my hands always end up being so itchy! You’ll love staying in-park.. it really makes a huge difference too in your experience.
Those shoes look so comfy!
That’s so fun that you’re tagging along with your hubby to a conference in Disney! I tag along with my hubby too but how come they’re never sent him to DW!? LOL What a great list of items to pack and yes, chub rub is real! xoxo
That watermelon tote and those sneakers are a must! I love Disney!
Saving this post for sure because we’ll be going in a year or two!