Hi Megan, and welcome to planDisney! I am so glad you found us to ask your question. Over the years, my husband and I have carried a wide variety of bags and backpacks into the Disney theme parks.
After years of traveling to Walt Disney World, I am now of the “the smaller, the better” mindset. While I still will carry my cute Disney Dooney & Bourke backpack with my travel umbrella (for both sun AND rain), my metal water bottle, my hand sanitizer & wipes, & my sunglasses case, I have definitely pared down the amount that I carry!
To answer your question, bags or backpacks that are within the Walt Disney World
Guidelines are allowed on attractions. Any bags, coolers, or backpacks taken into the theme parks must be no larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high. Larger bags simply would not fit into the attractions. There are
lockers available for rent near the entrances to each theme park, but they truly are not convenient.
Currently, guests are being security screened while wearing their backpacks. If you have anything metal inside the bag, it will need to be removed and carried at arm’s length in front of you (my me, this means my umbrella and my sunglasses case are things I have to take out of the bag for security). My husband also carries a larger backpack that has a metal frame around the top, so he must carry the entire bag open out in front of him. If you forget, it’s no big deal, you just might get pulled aside for a quick check of your bag.
I hope this helps you with your planning for your visit to
The Most Magical Celebration on Earth!
Happy Traveling,
Tracy