For a day at Disneyland Paris, there are six things you should never be without. Everything else depends on who you are and how long you’re staying. To make it easy, I grouped it all into a checklist by category, with one version for a 1-day visit and another for a longer trip.
- Your tickets in the Disneyland Paris app
- A portable charger
- Comfortable shoes
- A reusable water bottle (refills at the drinking fountains cost nothing)
- A small first aid kit
- Clothes and gear to handle the weather (a poncho all year, sun protection in summer, warm layers in winter)
The checklist at a glance
| Category | 1-day visit | Trip (several days) |
|---|---|---|
| Paperwork | Tickets in the app, dining reservations, Premier Access and PhotoPass+ if you bought them | Same, plus your MagicPass (your hotel stay card) and hotel confirmation, train or plane tickets, photo ID |
| Electronics | Smartphone, portable charger, cable | Smartphone, portable charger, cable, wall charger, power strip |
| Comfort | Comfortable shoes, light backpack, reusable water bottle | Same, plus an outfit for each day and a swimsuit if there’s a pool |
| Weather | A poncho, then sunscreen or warm layers depending on the time of year | Same, packed for several days |
| Health | Small kit (acetaminophen, blister bandages, wipes) | Full first aid kit, toiletry bag, your everyday medications |
| With kids | Favorite stuffed animal, snacks, water bottle, diapers and a change of clothes, noise-canceling headphones, autograph book, small games | Same, plus pajamas, toys or books |
What to plan for, depending on how long you stay
My printable checklist
So nothing slips through the cracks, I made two sheets you can print out and check off with a pen. Each one opens with a timeline showing what to get ready, and when.
My hotel stay checklist (printable PDF, in French)
One A4 page: the timeline to plan your trip, your park bag, your documents, and your suitcase.
My one-day visit checklist (printable PDF, in French)
One A4 page: the timeline to plan your day and everything your bag needs.
In your bag for the day
Here’s the breakdown, one category at a time. Check each item off as you pack your bag.
Documents and reservations
- Your tickets, printed or added to the Disneyland Paris app
- Your dining reservations, in the app
- Your Disney Premier Access, if you bought it (in the app)
- Your PhotoPass+, if you have one (in the app)
- Your hotel confirmation, if you’re staying on site
- Some cash or a tap-to-pay card for the little things you buy
Electronics
- Your smartphone, which doubles as ticket, app, Premier Access pass, and camera
- A portable charger: the one item you absolutely can’t forget
- The charging cable that goes with it
- A camera, optional, if you want better photos
Comfort
- Comfortable shoes you’ve already broken in: you’ll walk a lot and spend hours on your feet
- A light backpack (15 to 30 liters is plenty) that opens easily at security
- A reusable water bottle: you can refill it for free at the water fountains in the parks
- A zip pouch or plastic bag so rain doesn’t soak your phone and documents
Health
- Blister bandages (the hydrocolloid kind), plus some regular bandages
- Acetaminophen for headaches
- Wipes, hand sanitizer, and tissues
- Your everyday medications if you take any, plus something for motion sickness if thrill rides tend to get to you
Depending on the weather
- Year-round a poncho or a light rain jacket
- In summer baseball cap, sunscreen, sunglasses, a water mister
- In winter coat, beanie, gloves, scarf, hand warmers, lip balm, hand cream
To see what to pack month by month, check out the weather at Disneyland Paris.
Food and drinks
Yes, you can bring something to munch on (sandwiches, fruit, snacks) and your own water. No alcohol, no glass containers, and no large hard-sided coolers. You’ll find the exact rules in the picnic guide (what you’re allowed to bring).
With a baby or young kids
When you’re traveling with toddlers, packing a few extra items can change the whole day. Below is what I bring.
- A stroller (you can rent one on site). Put a name tag on it, since everyone shares the stroller parking area.
- Their favorite stuffed animal, for comfort
- Everything to change the baby, plus what you need for feeding (formula, bottle)
- Some snacks and an afternoon snack
- A kid-friendly water bottle
- Noise-canceling headphones or earplugs for the shows and the nighttime fireworks
- An autograph book for meeting the characters
- A few small games to pass the time in line
- A picture of your child snapped the same morning, and a slip of paper with your phone number tucked in their pocket, just in case you get separated
First-time visitors often forget noise-canceling headphones. The nighttime shows and the fireworks can be loud for a toddler’s ears. They’re light, take up hardly any room, and can save you a lot of tears.
Extras for a multi-day trip
If you’re spending the night on site, add the following to your park bag.
- A suitcase with an outfit for each day
- Your toiletry bag
- Pajamas
- A swimsuit, if your hotel has a pool
- A wall charger and a power strip so you can charge all your devices
- Your train or plane tickets and a photo ID
- A luggage scale (optional), handy if you’re flying
To map out your whole trip, see planning your trip.
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Which bag should you bring, and how does security work?
A light 15 to 30 liter backpack is all you need for the day. Go for one with a zipper that’s easy to open at security. For valuables, a small fanny pack worn on you comes in handy.
Is there a bag size limit?
Yes. Bags can’t be larger than 55 x 40 x 25 cm (wheels, pockets, and handles included). Anything bigger, like large hard-shell suitcases, gets turned away at the park entrance. There’s paid luggage storage outside the parks, near the entrance, where you can leave a large bag.
Are bags checked at the entrance?
Yes, every bag gets checked at the entrance. A security officer opens and looks through it, and you often walk through a metal detector too. You put your phone and any metal items in a tray. It’s a lot like airport security. Get there a little early so the line doesn’t eat into your time.
What not to bring
Before heading out, take a look inside your bag so security doesn’t send you back. These items are prohibited, as confirmed for 2026.
- Alcohol and glass containers (bottles)
- Selfie sticks, plus any tripod, monopod, or gimbal that reaches over 20 cm once unfolded
- Large hard-sided coolers that exceed the size limit
- Weapons and anything that looks like one
- Sharp or dangerous objects
For the details on each rule, see every banned item at Disneyland Paris.
My tips
- Lighten your load a lighter load makes for a far more pleasant day
- Refill your water bottle at the fountains instead of buying water
- Check the forecast the night before so you can dress for it
- Pack your bag the night before and try it on your back to feel the weight
- Review the list of prohibited items ahead of time to avoid getting stuck at the bag check
Dig deeper
- planning your day
- the weather at Disneyland Paris
- practical services
- the picnic guide (what you’re allowed to bring)
- the hands-free Shopping Service
Frequently asked questions
01 Do you need a portable charger at Disneyland Paris?
Absolutely, it’s the single most useful thing in your bag. Your phone acts as your ticket, your app, your Premier Access, and your camera, so it runs out of juice quickly. A solid power bank (10,000 mAh or more) gets you through the whole day. Pack the charging cable too.
02 Is there a bag size limit at the entrance?
Yes. Bags must not exceed 55 x 40 x 25 cm, wheels, pockets, and handles included. Large hard-shell suitcases are turned away, but there’s paid luggage storage outside the parks, near the entrance.
03 Does Disneyland Paris check bags at the entrance?
Yes, every bag is checked at the park entrances: it gets opened and inspected, often along with a walk through a metal detector. The setup feels a lot like an airport. A banned item may not be let in, and you’ll then have to leave it in luggage storage or leave it behind. Get there a little early to cut down the wait.
04 Is my child allowed to come in costume?
Yes. Kids under 12 may wear costumes year-round, including at Halloween. Any mask has to keep the eyes showing, and skip capes or props that trail along the ground. Starting at age 12, costumes are off-limits unless there’s a medical reason. There are a few special days when that rule is lifted, October 31 for Halloween being one, and then anyone can dress up.
05 Can you bring a selfie stick or a tripod?
No. Selfie sticks, tripods, monopods, and stabilizers longer than 20 cm when extended are banned across the entire Disney area, as are professional lenses over 135 mm. Consumer gear (phones, compact cameras) is still allowed.
06 Is it OK to pack your own food or a picnic for Disneyland Paris?
Yes. Your own cold food is allowed (sandwiches, snacks, fruit, cake, a reusable water bottle) in a backpack or a small soft cooler bag, and there’s a picnic area between Disney Village and the parking lots. Not allowed: alcohol, glass containers, knives, and large hard coolers. I always tuck a reusable water bottle and some cookies into my bag. It keeps energy dips and counter lines at bay, and it trims the bill.
