Mom with infant
  • On Jun 26, 2026
    Perla from CA Asked Please note that experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    How can I safely keep a cooler of dry ice in my hotel room to help keep my breast milk frozen?

    Hiya Perla,

    Welcome to planDisney! We are so happy that you are here and planning a visit to the Most Magical Place on Earth!

    As someone who just recently wrapped up her nursing/breastfeeding journey, I completely understand the added complexity that breast milk storage has on a vacation. I still remember not thinking about it my first visit and literally crying over spilled milk when I found it hadn’t stayed frozen in the beverage cooler. All this to say, great job thinking ahead, Perla! Although there isn’t anything specifically outlined in the official property rules and guidelines relating to dry ice at the Walt Disney World Resort Collection Hotels (it is specifically called out for the theme parks), I spoke to a Cast Member, and they confirmed that, unfortunately, dry ice is also not permitted currently within any of the resort hotel rooms as well. This is even if you are planning to use it for breastmilk storage. I’m not sure where you are staying, Perla, but if it is a deluxe villa room, there is a standard refrigerator with a freezer, ideal for storing breast milk. If you are not staying in a villa, you can inquire about other in-room refrigeration options at check-in. Since this is not guaranteed, I do also want to share that Bell Services can store your sealed and labeled breast milk in the resort hotel freezer if you need them to. This is what I have done before, and it was really ideal for my family and me.

    I hope this was helpful, Perla. If you need anything else, please come back and see us. Before I let you go, if you plan to pump while in the parks, I do want to remind you that you cannot currently store breast milk in the Baby Care Centers. For those instances, I recommend renting a locker and bringing both a soft-sided cooler filled with ice packs (dry and loose ice are not permitted) and an additional breast milk cooler (I had one that resembled a tumbler). I would then put expressed milk in the cooler bag and keep it in the locker until I was ready to head out. It wasn’t a perfect solution, but I found that the milk stayed cool enough! I hope that you have the very best trip ever!

    Happy Planning,

    Ashley F.
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Meet the Panelist: Ashley, Florida

Hey Y'all! I’m Ashley and I live in Florida. My family and I love trying out the yummy snacks (DOLE Whip anyone!) and taking full advantage of our resort days. When we are not piloting the Millennium Falcon, exploring Kilimanjaro Safaris, or watching fireworks, you can find me planning our next adventure to Walt Disney World! I am so excited that you are planning a trip, and I look forward to helping you dig a little deeper and find the magic in all of the wonders of Walt Disney World Resort. Learn More About Ashley

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