Greetings, Paula, and welcome to planDisney!
Thanks for coming to us with your question and how wonderful that you have a visit planned to the Disneyland Resort for late this summer! Not only will you enjoy a Southern California summer, the
Halloween decorations will be up all over the Resort, getting you ready for pumpkin season and Halloween treats!
In response to your question, you are indeed able to utilize the complimentary
Toy Story Parking Area shuttle without parking at the lot. You will see a pedestrian entrance into the parking area which you may use to access the bus stop. Depending on the time of day, you might even see a security checkpoint right there. The shuttle will conveniently get you from the Toy Story Parking Area to the Esplanade where the Main Entrances to both Parks are located.
For your second question, you are able to bring bottled water into the Parks. Disney posts a list of
Prohibited Items which I would encourage you to study and make sure you are in compliance. Please note that glass containers are not permitted, but plastic and reusable metal water bottles are definitely allowed. In fact, I always bring my insulated metal water bottle and use the
Water Bottle Filling Stations throughout the Parks to keep hydrated! If I load it up with ice in the morning, it'll often stay cool all day.
Paula, I hope that this was helpful for you as you plan your magical vacation! Please return anytime you have more questions because we'd love to hear from you again and you're always welcome at planDisney! Until next time!
Wishing You a Great, Big, Beautiful Tomorrow!
-Al