Howdy, Stephanie! Thanks for bringing your question to the Disney Parks Moms Panel!
It seems that whenever I go to the parks, I always have a backpack, a purse, and perhaps a shopping bag (or two!). So I'm glad to report that you can certainly take your belongings with you on attractions. You can either place bags at your feet, or for smaller items, there is usually a small pouch on thrill attractions to store your items safely. If you plan to go on Grizzly River Run, where you will get soaked, you can store you bags in a locker nearby for free to stay dry while you ride. Additionally, if you would rather not carry your backpack around all day, you can store it one of the many
lockers available to rent in the parks.
If you happen to be staying at a
Disneyland Resort Hotel, I wanted to let you know of a special service you can take advantage of if you plan to do some shopping and don't want to carry around your shopping bags. After making a purchase, you can send your items directly back to your hotel for no extra charge. Just mention this to the Cast Member who is assisting you with your purchase. You can then pick up your items from the Bell Services desk after 7:00 a.m. the next day.
I hope this helps! Have a magnificent time at the Happiest Place on Earth!
-Linda