Traveling to Disney World with toddlers and or babies can be the most fun and exhausting time. Forgetting one single thing could be the difference between an amazing day and a complete meltdown.
Being over-prepared at Disney World with the little ones is a must! Most items on this list can be purchased through Amazon before you go or can be delivered directly to your resort!
That’s the true beauty of Amazon, you don’t have to try to pack a huge box of diapers in your luggage with you. Just have it delivered! Forget something on this list? Well, that’s okay too!
Most items can be delivered within 24 hours to your resort. I highly recommend checking delivery options one week before you go so you can make the proper arrangements.
If you decide to have your items delivered directly to the resort, they will accept packages ahead of time. Make sure to write your name with -Guest next to it and the resort address.
See the bellhop for all deliveries, they usually have them stored in their holding room.
What If I Forget Something?
Don’t panic! Each park has a baby care center which includes:
- Private nursing room with rocking chairs
- Changing room with tables and a women’s restroom
- Feeding area with highchairs
- Kitchen with microwave and sink
- Main room with television, table, and seating
- On-site shop offering formula, baby food, juice, diapers, wipes, sunscreen, over-the-counter medications, and clothing for purchase.
Changing Stations
While the water parks, Resort hotels, and Disney Springs do not include Baby Care Centers, baby changing stations can be found in most restrooms.
Lost Children
A child who becomes separated from his or her parents while in the park will be escorted by a Cast Member to the Baby Care Center. Once there, the child will be looked after until the parent comes to claim the child.
The Baby Care Center at Animal Kingdom is located in the central area of the park on the left-hand side of the Tree Of Life.
The Epcot Baby Care Center is located between the Test Track and the Mexico pavilion.
The Baby Center at Magic Kingdom is located back behind Casey’s Corner on the left-hand side of Main Street.
The Baby Center at Hollywood Studios is located just inside the entrance on the left-hand side.
Diapers
Amazon’s prices for diapers aren’t too terrible and honestly, it’s worth it to not have to pack a huge box of diapers through the airport. Just make sure to submit your Amazon order the day before you leave to make sure they have your size in stock and delivery is on time.
Pull-Ups
The same concept as the diapers, though I don’t feel like Pull-Ups take up as much space as diapers in your luggage, but they can still be pretty bulky.
Wipes
Seriously, when do we not need wipes? Not only will you need them for the toddlers/babies, but they also come in handy when you are sweaty and need a quick cleanup. Disney does well at keeping their dining tables clean, but there have been several occasions when I wish I had wipes to wipe down a table or seat.
Baby Powder
It seems like no matter what time of the year you are traveling to Florida; you can count on 2 things. Heat and humidity. For those little ones, we want to make sure to keep them as dry as possible, even while you are stuck in a queue line. And it’s nice for us adults who like to put baby powder in their shoes or rub some on the inside of their thighs to help prevent chafing.
Diaper Rash Cream
Over the years, we have noticed while waiting in line there have been a lot of fussy little ones or those doing the potty dance. For those little sensitive behinds, we recommend, of course, diaper rash cream. Not only for infants but for toddlers as well due to the heat, diet change, humidity, and water rides.
Swim Diapers
In most public pools swim diapers are required. Disney has some of the best kiddie pools for kids of all ages. It would be a shame to pay for overpriced swim diapers or not be able to enjoy the pools at all. Make sure to grab a pack of these to keep at the resort.
iPad or Tablet
Okay, this one is hard. I don’t like the kids on their phones or tablets while on vacation. However, I think there are a couple of exceptions here worth mentioning.
On the plane, they may not want to watch movies the whole time.
In the parks during their normal nap time if you choose to have them take a nap in their stroller.
On the bus rides from the parks back to your resort. On the way to the parks, everyone’s super excited about meeting Mickey and getting wrapped up in the magic, but on the way back to the resort they are very tired. A movie to help them unwind can be very helpful.
Portable Charger
If you opt to take a tablet or phone into the park, I highly recommend not forgetting a charger or a portable battery charger. You will avoid temper tantrums, and not have to worry about how you are going to have to choose between taking pictures or entertaining your child.
Plus, now Disney has their Geni+ Lightening Lanes Fastpasses, mobile ordering, and wait times all on their Disney World App. You will be on your phone planning out your day and taking photos more often than you think.
Disney World does have a rest area over by Rapunzel’s tower that you can plug your devices into to charge. However, this area is usually really busy and there’s a good chance you will have to wait for a charging port.
You can also rent a battery charger from a Disney kiosk for $30 per day. The good thing about their rechargeable batteries is the rental is for all day. Even if the battery runs out of juice, you just return to the kiosk and get a new one.
Headphones
No one around you wants to hear your music, games, or movies. There is only so much of Baby Shark that I can truly handle! Lol Headphones are a must for the plane ride, both the plane ride and the parks are loud. If you want your little one to try to relax and watch a movie, they may need headphones to hear.
Refillable Water Bottle/Sippy Cup
Don’t forget your water bottles or sippy cups, hydration is key to a hot humid place like Florida. The more you sweat the more water you will need to keep up your energy and avoid heat stroke. Don’t forget your bottle/cup cleaner! (listed below)
A Disney hack, cups of water from a Quick Service restaurant are free. I like to get the free water and pour it into my water bottle, so I have nice ice-cold water to enjoy, or you can add the ice water to your misting fans to stay cooled off.
Mini First Aid Kit and Band-Aids
We keep a small first aid kit in our backpack with Band-Aids and pain relievers. You never know when you are going to have shoes rubbing on your heels or a child scrape a knee. Disney does have a great First Aid area, it’s usually all the way to the front of the park and of course, you are at the back of the park when accidents happen!
We’ve only had to use ours a couple of times through the years for blisters and one smashed toe.
Travel Hand Sanitizer
We never leave home without it! Remember, you are traveling to a place that is essentially like a large daycare for kids and adults. The kids will most likely snack while waiting in the queue lines. Be sure to have them sanitize really quick before sticking their hands in the cookies!
Sunscreen
You will see guests walking around burned to a crisp. Start your day with LOTS of sunblock and meet it again for lunch. Make sure to cover your babies from head to toe in sunblock and light cool clothing. If you purchase sunblock from Disney, you can expect to pay $12.00+ for 1 bottle, and its usually only 35 SPF.
Toddler Leash
I know it sounds bad calling these a toddler leash, but these things are amazing. We saw serval toddlers with them on and these little tykes would have been halfway across the park before mom could blink if they weren’t wearing one. Believe me when I tell you, no one is going to judge you for having a leash backpack for your child. Safety is key!
Car Seat
If you are planning on using an Uber, Taxi, Shuttle, or car rental, you may want to think about a car seat/booster seat that can be easily removed and folded for easy transportation. These are some great options for toddlers. Unfortunately, with babies, you don’t have any smaller options other than their normal car seat.
Highchair
These highchairs are all able to hook to a table. They are super easy to use and fold up flat making them easy to store in your luggage and underneath the stroller.
Stroller
I know lugging around a stroller, car seat, luggage and kids is not the easiest task. So, I recommend just buying a cheap stroller and having Amazon deliver it straight to your resort if you don’t feel like trying to haul around so much stuff.
Stroller rentals at Disney World are $15.00 a day for a single for one day or $13.00 a day for multi-day use. For a double stroller, they are $31.00 for a single day or $27.00 for multi-day use. Strollers rented from Disney Springs require a $100.00 deposit.
Stroller Fan
Keep your toddler or baby cool with these little fans that clip right to the stroller. Keep in mind you will be running this all day so you will need extra batteries or an external USB battery charger to keep these Fans going all day long.
Stoller Airport Bag
You will see these bags everywhere for both strollers and car seats. These bags make storing and hauling your items around a whole lot easier. You won’t have to worry about your Stoller trying to unfold as you are lugging it in and out of the airport, shuttles, and ground transportation.
Stroller Organizer
When everything feels hectic and overwhelming trying to just navigate your way through the parks… It’s nice to know that your stroller is at least organized, and that you know exactly where everything is at. Having bottles, snacks, and wipes within your reach is so easy and convenient.
Stoller Hooks
I wish these were a thing when my kids were younger. I see everyone connecting their Disney shopping bags on their strollers and it just seems like such a good idea. These hooks will allow you to carry all of your souvenirs without overfilling the bottom of your stroller.
Stoller Phone Holder
With Disney being so large, you do need to download their app to help you navigate the parks, order food, and use Genie+. Having your phone readily available to take pictures of those magical unplanned moments is absolutely priceless.
Stroller Drink Holders
With drink holders, the more the merrier! I don’t know if anyone else does this or if it’s just me, but I start my day with coffee in one hand and a water bottle in the other. Extra holders are a must!
Other Stroller Items
Here are some other stroller accessories worth mentioning. The side sling, a stroller handle for toddlers who love to walk and hold the side of the stroller, and a detachable stroller extension with a seat. All great items to add to your Disney day.
Stroller Lights
I’m not sure who started the stroller lights craze but THANK YOU!!! Black strollers at night can be virtually impossible to see. Not only is it safer for those walking around you, but you will be able to spot your stroller if you get separated from your party or while it’s in the stroller parking zones.
Airplane Pockets/Travel Tray
It can be hard to keep the little ones entertained on a long flight. These little trays fold up and help keep all of their toys/art supplies right in front of them instead of rolling around on the floor.
Pool Swimmers
Don’t forget to bring pool floaties or a swim vest for those hot days! Most Disney resorts have Life Jackets available for the little ones to wear at the pools. If your children are anything like mine, they will want arm floaties instead of Life Jackets. As my daughter used to say, “Life Jackets are for babies Mom”.
Baby Sling or Hip Seats
I’ve never seen these Hip Seats before, but they are cool for the older toddlers that are too big for a Sling. Most of them have great reviews and seem very convenient when the little ones are just too tired to stand.
Bottle Cleaner
I hate to be the one to remind you of how bad formula smells. Now add 100-degree weather on top of that! Here are some nice little bottle cleaners to keep in the diaper bag. You can also opt for bottles with disposable liners, but you’ll still have to clean the nipple.
Portable Crib/Pack and Play
If you don’t want your baby/toddler to sleep in bed with you, here are some great options for portable cribs. Make sure to check with your hotel or resort, they may have some onsite that you can use or rent directly from them. Quantities are limited, you will want to make those arrangements the day you reserve your room.
Beanie
In the winter months, Florida gets pretty cold after sunset. You will need to pack some warmer clothes for at night. Beanies, gloves, and a jacket will be a must for everyone in your family. Don’t forget to check the weather before you leave so you can pack appropriately.
Disposable Items
Going with disposable items right now might be a little easier and less worrisome. Amazon has disposable diaper changing pads, dirty diaper bags (Please use these, especially on the plane) bibs, and even highchair covers.
Portable Potty Seat
The big toilets in the parks may be a little scary for younger kids. I love these fold-up potty seats. I recommend storing them in a Ziploc bag so that when your child is done, you can simply just fold them up and stick them right back in the bag. This way you don’t spread potty germs throughout your belongings.
The Baby Centers have smaller toilets but again, they are usually located near the front of the park. With the fold-potty seats, you can go in any restroom!
Rain Cover-Stroller
In Florida, it rains a lot. One minute it’s sunny and 90 degrees and literally 30 minutes later there’s a downpour. We have yet to visit Orlando and not have it rain on us. Protect your belongings and your kids from the rain with these very convenient stroller covers. Disney does not sell these in the parks.
Travel Wipes
Disney cast members try their best to keep the parks clean, but it’s nice to have sanitizing wipes to clean off the tables and chairs. Hand sanitizer can also be messy, and small kids have a hard time rubbing their hands together. With these wipes, they can sanitize their hands much easier with zero mess.
Autograph Pen
There is nothing that melts your heart more than your child’s smile. Wait until they get an autograph and picture with their favorite characters! Don’t forget your pens and autograph books to relive these special moments!
Autograph Book
Amazon is a good way to save money on autograph books and pens. To help get the kids excited about their upcoming trip, have them pick one out before you go.
Glow Sticks and Glow Necklaces
Disney World at night is lit up with twinkle lights and the castle is just beautiful. The only bad thing is it’s hard to see at night and very easy to get lost in the crowd. A lot of people have started to hang glow sticks on their strollers and the kids have some much fun wearing glow bracelets and necklaces. If you have the opportunity to see the Animal Kingdom at night, the Pandora Land glows, and the Tree of Life is absolutely stunning!
Cooling Towels
We love using these cooling towels. Whenever the kids get too hot, all you have to do is get the towels wet, ring them out, and twirl them around in the air. Place the towels over their shoulders, around the neck, or even over the head to quickly cool them down.
Misting Fan
My kids enjoyed having their own fans to help them stay cool. The only thing I do recommend is that you take the fans out of your bag before entering the security area at the parks. These can set off the security system. Other things that will also set off the security system are umbrellas, aluminum cans, and metal sunglasses cases.
Bubble Wands with Bubbles
You can find these in the parks for quite a bit more than those here on Amazon. If you’re looking to not spend extra money on little trinkets, then I suggest buying these before you go. Don’t forget the extra bubble solution!
Extra Batteries
If you are bringing anything that requires batteries, I recommend bringing spares. Both the misting fans, fairy lights, and the bubble wands all take batteries.
Pacifiers
We saw a couple of pacifiers on the ground on our last trip through Disney World. Make sure to take extras with you in your diaper bag for when or if your child decides to split theirs out in the park.
Toddler Utensils (If needed)
Big utensils can be hard for some kids to navigate. I promise no one will mind if you bring your own. In fact, Disney is very supportive of it!
Bibs
Bibs are a clothing saver during meals and teething. Plus, there’s nothing worse than a baby with irritated skin due to wet clothes sitting on their sensitive skin.
Special Blankets and Stuffed Animals
If your toddler or baby has a special blanket that helps them sleep or that they just can’t be without, make sure that makes the plane!
Toothbrush and Toothpaste
Don’t forget to brush those tiny teeth after a day filled with cupcakes and churros!
Hair Ties, Barrettes, and Bows
With the heat shining down on you and the kids all day, I would highly recommend putting their hair up in a ponytail to keep it off the neck. Or if it’s not long enough, clip their hair out of their face. This will help cool the kids down quite a bit and it won’t get tangled on the rides or matted in the stroller.
Hair Brush or Comb
Travel Shampoo
Sunglasses
There is a 100% chance everyone that can wear sunglasses will need them. Hollywood Studios doesn’t have that much shade, you will be blinded by the concrete and sun. If your kids will keep them on, sunglasses will help a lot with eye strain.
Children’s Tylenol or Ibuprofen
Whether it’s earaches from the plane or leg and foot pain from walking, it’s always a good idea to have some pain medicine with you to help relieve those unexpected pains and strains.
Medicines and Prescriptions
Don’t forget any other prescriptions or medicines such as ear drops, allergy medicine, and even eye drops. You know your child and what they struggle with and will need. Make sure to have a packing list and be very specific on what you absolutely cannot forget.
Sun Hat
Sun hats not only keep you cool they also keep the sun out of your face. These hats are perfect for protecting your toddlers and babies from the hot sun.
Hair Bands or Headbands
You will notice the moment you step in line for the parks, maybe even the moment you step foot in your resort all of the cute headbands. In the parks, headbands are $29.99+ but you can grab some cute ones from Amazon before you go for $10+. Headbands are one size fits all, so these will fit toddlers on up. For babies, Amazon has adorable soft headbands that are more comfortable.
Costumes
Let’s talk costumes! Is it even a magical trip if your toddlers aren’t dressed as their favorite princess or Disney character?! This is where you will save a ton of money. Buy the costumes before you go! they start at $49.99 in the parks!
Shirts and Outfits
If you’re looking for Disney shirts, dresses, Lounge Fly backpacks, Ears, or jackets ShopDisney.com has a lot of sales on official Disney gear throughout the year! Other great places to pick up Disney shirts and backpacks are BoxLunch.com for 20% off, HotTopic.com, and Khols.com. I’ve had really good luck finding matching family Disney shirts on Etsy.com and Amazon!
Two Extra Pairs of Clothes
One for accidents and one for after the kids play in the interactive water areas or rides!
Coloring Books
Coloring books for the car, plane, or park transportation is fun for the kids. We like to hit up the dollar stores for coloring books, crayons, and markers. But if you don’t have one near your home, Amazon has some great options for you to choose from.
Snacks
The best advice for anyone traveling to Disney World is to stay hydrated and snack like crazy to keep your energy up. Kids of all ages and adults need to stay full and hydrated while in Florida heat, if you don’t there will be several meltdowns throughout the day.
Rain Poncho
It doesn’t matter if rain is not in the forecast before you go, count on rain. The good news is the rain usually goes away as quickly as it rolls in. It’s also not a bad idea to have a poncho for splash mountain so you aren’t walking around in soggy clothes all day. For the little ones, it’s easy to take an extra pair of clothes and pack a poncho just in case. A poncho in the parks is $12+. You can grab some from the camping area in Walmart for around a dollar apiece.
Lanyard
You can decide if your child is old enough to swap pins and keep a lanyard on. I know my daughter would have done great but my son, not so much. We’ve lost a lot of pins, and the lanyard can start to get heavy throughout the day. At Disney, you will spend $30+ for a starter kit. The starter kit usually comes with a lanyard and 3-4 pins.
Trading Pins
Trading pins, you can find them in bulk on Amazon or purchase them directly from Disney for $12.99 per pin. Keep in mind, that some people frown upon bulk buying because they are not official Disney pins. But for kids starting, I would recommend just purchasing these.
A Night Light
If your child has nighttime issues or is scared of the dark, don’t forget a night light for the bathroom/resort room. With blackout curtains, the rooms can get really dark and scary.
Swim Goggles
With Florida being so hot, it’s always a good idea to take a break mid-day and go swimming. Or if you want your kids to get worn out at the end of the day, a nice trip to the pool usually does the trick!
A Beach Bag
A beach bag will come in handy for quick trips to the pools, and water parks, or taking a rest day on the beach.
Pennies For Pressing and Quarters
Even as adults we love smashing pennies! Some of the machines now take debit cards instead of quarters but I would take some just in case. They make a cute and cheap souvenir.
This concludes my very lengthy packing list for toddlers and babies. I hope this helps you remember everything and also save money by buying items before heading to the parks and overpaying.
If you are planning on taking your own snacks, here’s a list of grocery stores that now deliver to Disney resorts. Having a hard time trying to figure out what would be best to snack on? Well, we have a list of our favorite snacks for you to get some good ideas.
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