Hi Joshua,
Your question is one shared by many guests: Will my belongings be safe while I experience rides and attractions. The answer, in short, is yes. You can take your purse, backpack, tote or other bag with you on all Walt Disney World rides. Most of them have a storage pouch in front of you for your bag, hat or other loose items. If your bag or backpack is too large for the pouch, you can put it on the floor at your feet, even on thrill rides such as
Expedition Everest,
Space Mountain or
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster.
There are a couple of exceptions at Animal Kingdom. On the new
Avatar Flight of Passage, bins behind you stow your gear while you soar on a banshee. And at
Kali River Rapids, where guests can get soaked, free lockers are provided at the ride entrance to keep your bags safe and dry.
A tip about bags with souvenirs: If you have purchased large or unwieldy items, you don't have to carry them all day. In fact, you do not need to carry any souvenirs. At each park, you can have your purchases sent to the front of the park for pick-up at the end of the day. If you are staying in a Walt Disney World resort, your items can be delivered to your resort instead.
Thanks for visiting the Disney Parks Moms Panel, Joshua. Please let us know if you have any other questions about planning your Walt Disney World vacation. We're always happy to assist. Enjoy!
Wilma