Hi there, Abbileen!
Welcome to planDisney! It sounds like you've got quite the group of Mouseketeers ready to hit up The Happiest Place On Earth soon! Your water bottle idea is absolutely adorable! I'm all for using my reusable water bottle. It's environmentally friendly and incredibly convenient to refill at the water bottle
filling stations scattered throughout the parks.
I love how you’re adding a personal touch to your Disney adventure and celebrating your pals. Creating your own souvenir to remember this magical trip forever is such a fantastic idea.
As for bringing your gifts into the park, as long as they’re visible (not wrapped, boxed, or sealed) when you go through the Security checkpoint, they should be good to go according to the
list of Prohibited Items at the Disneyland Resort. You can definitely design your own items in the parks—I’ve done it so many times myself! My sister and I often make homemade shirts with “fan art” and our names on them, with little nods to our favorite characters. We even manage to get my husband and the little ones into the fun.
I hope that helps, Abbileen! If you've got more planning questions or need more tips, just
give me a shout here so that I can answer faster than McQueen can say
“Ka-chow!” Life is a highway!
Danielle