What You Can And Cannot Bring into Disneyland- Guide For 2024

If you’re visiting Disneyland soon you’re probably wondering what you can bring to the Disneyland park. You probably also want to know what you cannot bring to Disneyland. No one wants to get turned away at the theme park gates because they’re trying to bring in a restricted item! In this article, we’ll go over what you can and cannot bring into Disneyland. I’ll also include some other helpful information that will make your life easier and help your Disneyland trip run a little more smoothly.

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Disney parks are pretty comparable to other theme parks when it comes to what items you cannot bring into Disneyland. However, they really pretty accommodating when it comes to the food they allow inside. Some theme parks limit what outside food and beverages you can bring into the park, but luckily Disney isn’t one of them! Let’s talk about what you can and cannot bring into Disneyland.

What You Can and Cannot Bring Into Disneyland

Let’s talk about what items you can and cannot bring to Disneyland.

What You Cannot Bring into Disneyland

This list comes directly from the Disneyland website.

Items not permitted include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Pets – Only service animals are permitted.
• Wagons
• Skateboards
• Scooters (motorized and non-motorized)
• Drones
• Remote control toys
• Inline skates
• Shoes with built-in wheels
• Bicycles
• Motorcycles
• Tricycles
• Unicycles
• Pogo sticks
• 2-wheeled vehicles, including Segway™ Human Transporters
• Strollers larger than 31″ (79 cm) x 52″ (132 cm)
• Stroller wagons
• Suitcases, backpacks or similar bags with wheels
• Suitcases, backpacks or similar bags larger than 24″ long x 15″ wide x 18″ high (61 cm x 38 cm x 46 cm)
• Any trailer-like object that is pushed or towed by an ECV, wheelchair or stroller
• Note: Guests are not permitted to pull items behind them. Any item that requires a Guest to pull it behind him or her, including a stroller, is not permitted into the theme parks.
• Coolers larger than 6-pack sized are not permitted into the theme parks
• Note: Guest can store coolers up to 19″ wide x 24″ high x 31″ deep in rentable jumbo-sized lockers located outside the Disneyland Park Main Entrance. Lockers are not refrigerated and availability is limited. Guests who need to refrigerate medication may do so at First Aid.
• Exceptions may be made for special dietary or religious needs.
• Loose or dry ice is not permitted and reusable ice packs are recommended
• Alcohol, marijuana (including marijuana-enriched products) and any illegal substances are strictly prohibited
• Folding chairs, with the exception of cane-chair and seat-walker mobility aids
• Glass containers, with the exception of baby food containers, medicine or small perfume bottles (under 4 oz)
• Sporting goods or equipment (e.g., baseball bats, helmets, hockey sticks, golf clubs, bows and arrows, camping equipment, chairs, stools, tables, and Frisbees)
• Weapons of any kind or object that appear to be weapons (toy guns, toy blasters, squirt guns, etc.)
• Self-defense equipment (e.g., pepper spray, mace, stun guns)
• Restraining devices (e.g., handcuffs, zip ties) or any suspicious items (e.g., box cutters, razor blades, duct tape, wire)
• Items that may be disruptive (e.g. laser pointers, slingshots, stink bombs, air horns)
• Cremated remains (e.g., urns, vases, boxes)
• Miscellaneous other items (tools, fire extinguishers, musical instruments, megaphones, pots, and pans)
• Wrapped gifts (all gifts must be able to be unwrapped for inspection)
• Items with spikes (e.g. purses, bracelets, etc.)
• Selfie sticks (hand-held extension poles for cameras and mobile devices)

What You Can Bring Into Disneyland

Basically, if it’s not on the “do not bring” list, you’re good to go! Make sure you check your stroller size, as very large strollers are not allowed. It’s a good idea to measure your stroller before you leave for your trip. You cannot bring a selfie stick, but folding tripod stands or monopod stands that can fit inside a standard backpack are permitted.

Most guests wonder what food they’re allowed to bring to Disneyland. Some theme parks have incredibly strict rules about bringing in outside food. Luckily, Disneyland is not one of them! This is great for people with dietary restrictions, small kids, or guests looking to save a little money.

What Food Can You Bring To Disneyland

Bringing in your own food is one of the best ways to save a little money. I’m always looking for ways to save money at Disneyland! Every little bit helps. I have a whole post on saving money at Disneyland here.

Here’s the Disneyland food policy from the Disneyland website. This policy applies to Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Park.

Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverages into the parks for self-consumption provided they are not in glass containers(excluding small containers like baby food jars), and do not require heating, reheating processing, or refrigeration, and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.

Suitcases, bags, coolers, or backpacks, with or without wheels larger than 24 inches long x 15 inches wide x 18 inches high are not allowed. Loose ice or dry ice is not permitted in these containers. Reusable ice packs are recommended.

So, you have a lot of freedom about what food you can bring to Disneyland. When we’re visiting with our family I like to bring in lots of our snack items like granola bars, carrot sticks, apple slices, fruit snacks, and crackers. I also like to throw in some beef jerky for a little extra protein. Dried fruit is a huge hit with my kids. I also bring a little bit of candy like suckers or smarties to keep kids happy in long lines.

A reusable water bottle is a great option to save you from paying for overpriced bottles of water. I love these Disney-themed refillable water bottles from Amazon! We also love hydro flasks. You can ask for free ice water at any of the quick service dining locations.

We usually pack a full lunch to eat in the parks on our Disneyland vacation. This is a good idea if you have young kids who might be a bit picky with their food. Or, if you you’re looking to save money, this is the best way! You can save so much money by bringing in your food. We like to eat breakfast at our hotel(find my hotel reviews here), pack in a lunch, and then eat dinner in the parks. Only purchasing one meal per day helps our budget!

For lunch, we pack things like sandwiches, applesauce, bags of chips, cookies, and Capri suns. Sometimes we’ll do uncrustables for the kids or Lunchables. I like to bring a small Tupperware for our sandwiches instead of a Ziploc bag. No one likes to eat a squished sandwich!

There is a complimentary picnic area in the esplanade between the two parks, but we usually just find a quiet shady spot and have a quick lunch.

I’ve got a whole post about packing in food to Disneyland that’s full of helpful information including food ideas, what types of small coolers work the best and how to keep them cool using your own water bottles. I’ve also got some ideas on my favorite places to eat our picnic lunch and where we store our lunch until we’re ready to eat it. You can find it here.

Disney does have a variety of great dining options too! You can make dining reservations 60 days in advance on the Disneyland app or website. But, there are so many great quick service dining options that don’t require reservations. We usually go with a quick service meal. I’ve got a guide to the best quick service restaurants at Disneyland here.

Disneyland Tips

A Disney vacation is so much fun, but it can also be a little stressful. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, I’ve got a complete guide to planning for Disneyland here. It’s a step-by-step guide to help you plan your vacation without the stress. I think it will be beneficial for you.

I’ve also got a few guides that will come in handy on your Disneyland visit. I’ve got information about Genie Plus, Rope Dropping, and when to visit Disneyland. Plus, a Disneyland packing list for my park day bag filled with important items you won’t want to forget!

Check out my touring plans with Genie Plus! These plans will help you skip the long lines and maximize your time in the parks!

I hope this guide to what you can and cannot bring into Disneyland was helpful for you! I really appreciate that Disneyland allows its guest to bring in so many different food options. It’s a great way to save money and great for people with dietary restrictions or picky eaters.

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