Hiya Sara,
Welcome to
planDisney! With two little Mouseketeers under 3, I seriously considered bringing a cooler when I visited Walt Disney World Resort. My toddler is a huge snacker, so it would be a lifesaver. While I haven’t yet made that leap, I’ve spent a lot of time researching it.
While you are allowed to bring a small cooler with you, it must adhere to the
Walt Disney World Property rules. All coolers must be no larger than 24” long x 15” wide x 18” high (this is regardless of whether they have wheels). So, as long as your cooler adheres to these dimensions, you are good to go!
I hope this was helpful, Sara. Before I let you go, I wanted to remind you that loose ice is prohibited at Walt Disney World Resort. You will need to bring reusable ice packs to keep anything cool. You also are prohibited from bringing glass containers, outside alcoholic beverages, and plastic straws (at Animal Kingdom). Also, if you don’t want to tote around your cooler all day, you should look into storing it in a
locker. There are multiple sizes of coolers, and they are available to rent at the front entrance of each theme park. Please come back and see us if you need anything else.
Happy Planning,
Ashley F.