🎒✨ Pack Like a Pro: 10 Essentials for Your Next Disney 🎢🏰 or Universal 🎬🚀 Vacation!

Packing for a Disney or Universal vacation is a skill—because the last thing you want is to be stuck in a mile-long gift shop line paying $20 for a poncho when you could be riding VelociCoaster instead. 😅

Here’s your ultimate must-pack list to make your theme park adventure stress-free, comfortable, and—most importantly—FUN!

1️⃣ Comfy, Broken-In Shoes 👟

Repeat after me: DO. NOT. WEAR. BRAND. NEW. SHOES. You’ll be walking 10+ miles a day, so blisters = enemy #1. Stick with sneakers or supportive sandals that have already passed the “Can I survive a rope-drop-to-fireworks day?” test.

2️⃣ Portable Phone Charger 🔋

Between snapping castle pics, checking ride times, and mobile ordering Mickey pretzels, your battery will drop faster than Tower of Terror. Bring a high-capacity portable charger so you don’t end up searching for an outlet instead of riding rides.

3️⃣ Cooling Towels or Mini Fans 🌬️

Orlando doesn’t believe in seasons. It’s hot and humid most of the year. Pack a cooling towel or a mini fan to keep from melting while you wait for Hagrid’s Motorbike Adventure.

4️⃣ Refillable Water Bottle 💧

Hydration = survival. Florida and California heat are no joke. Many quick-service spots offer free water, and most parks have refill stations. Save yourself from overpriced bottled water and bring your own!

5️⃣ A Small Park Bag 🎒

Too big? You’ll be stuck dealing with lockers. Too small? You’ll regret not having room for essentials. The sweet spot: a lightweight, comfy backpack or crossbody bag that fits your must-haves without weighing you down.

6️⃣ Poncho or Packable Rain Jacket 🌧️

Florida rainstorms = short but aggressive. Universal’s water rides? Soak you to your soul. Either way, a cheap poncho saves you from walking around like a wet sock.

7️⃣ Disney or Universal Gift Cards 💳

Buy them before your trip and use them for souvenirs, snacks, and meals—it helps stick to a budget (or at least pretend you are). Bonus: Sometimes warehouse clubs sell them at a discount!

8️⃣ Sunscreen & Sunglasses 😎🌞

Unless you enjoy looking like Sebastian from The Little Mermaid, pack reef-safe sunscreen and polarized sunglasses. No one wants to be burnt, squinty, and miserable on day two of vacation.

9️⃣ Travel-Size First Aid Kit & Blister Bandages 🩹

The parks have first aid stations, but you don’t want to hike there mid-migraine. Pack pain relievers, motion sickness meds, and blister bandages so you can keep the magic going instead of hunting down the nearest medic.

🔟 Fun Extras for Extra Magic ✨

Want to level up your trip? Glow sticks, bubble wands, trading pins, or themed outfits make the experience even more fun (and Insta-worthy). Pro tip: Buy them BEFORE your trip to save money!

Now that you’re packed like a pro… where are we going first?!

Ready to book your next Disney or Universal adventure? 🎟️ Let’s get it on the calendar before the best dates disappear!