Can I Bring Food Into Disney? Yes! – List of Real Food Snacks and Easy Meals
If you have an upcoming trip planned to the happiest place on earth, and have been wondering, “Can I bring food into Disney?”, we’re here to help! We will answer all of your questions, as well as offer some suggestions for both snacks and easy meals, so you and your family can enjoy your Disney vacation. Also, don’t forget to check out our full list of some of our favorite products to make packing your own food safe and easy.
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Can I Bring Food Into Disney?
Yes, you can!
Guests are allowed to bring outside food and nonalcoholic beverage items into the park for self-consumption, provided they are not in glass containers and do not require heating, reheating, processing, refrigeration or temperature control and do not have pungent odors. Inform a Security Cast Member of any food items when you enter the park.
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Be sure to check out our 30 Day Disney Countdown Calendar printable!
Where Can I Store My Food?
Don’t worry, you won’t have to carry around your food all day while also trying to enjoy your Disney vacation. Inside each park, including water parks, you can rent a locker ranging in price from $10 to $15 a day depending on the size.
Lockers Magic Kingdom
This is where a soft cooler will come in handy for keeping your food cold while not taking up a lot of space either. Make sure you use reusable ice packs or dry ice, as loose ice is not allowed.
What Food Should I Pack?
Since there are multiple people in our family with food allergies, I have been packing snacks and meals since my oldest was one. I always try to include “fun food” ideas so that kids don’t feel left out by eating just regular sandwiches. And we also pack a few sweet treats too which includes some of our favorite organic candy.
While we tried to include a mixture of quick snacks and meals on our list, some of them might need a little prep beforehand. I highly suggest prepping, and packing, as much as you can the night before. That way you are not rushing in the morning to pack and get out the door on time.
Favorite Food Packing Products
All of the products listed below will help make food prep and storage while traveling, a breeze!
- CAN COUNT: 16
- Front zipper pocket for additional storage
- PU coated bottom panels to ensure lasting use
- Leak resistant, easy to clean liner
- LASTING COLD – Our ice packs for coolers are designed to keep your favorite foods and soft drinks cold for 24 to 48 hours. With a phase change point of 18° F, they’ll stay colder and last longer than ice
- VERSATILE – Each of our all-purpose 10″ x 10″ cooler ice packs can replace 3lbs worth of traditional ice, leaving more room in your cooler for food and drinks. These medium-sized reusable ice packs are designed for use with cooler backpacks, insulated beach cooler totes, picnic baskets, and most medium or large camping coolers
- EASY TO USE – Filling our thin reusable ice packs is easy freezy! Simply add water once using the included funnel, shake, plug, screw the cap on & freeze until ready to use. Nylon-reinforced for durability, just prepare once to re-use over and over
- 【3 Compartment Design】 Three perfectly portioned compartments for the bento box allows you to store different food separately, there’s enough room for you to separate fruits and veggies, healthy snacks and dipping sauces according to your balanced diet.
- 【Safe and Reusable】 The straw bento box is made of high-quality polypropylene and wheat fiber materials, which is safe and healthy
- 【Lightweight and Portable】 Wheat straw bento box is lightweight which can be carried easily in a backpack or lunch bag when you go out or preparing for a picnic. It keeps the food fresh and you can eat healthy and delicious food even in the wild!
- MEALTIME VARIETY: The key to enjoying a healthy lunch? An array of tasty choices! That’s why we offer multiple size and section bento boxes, this Bento Box is 6 inches by 8 inches and has a height of 1.75 inches. The capacity is 32 ounces.
- SECTIONAL: Who wants their chicken mixed in with their berries? Our Bento Boxes keep food neat and separate without the use of smaller containers. It offers quick convenience and a photo-worthy presentation
- SAFE AND DURABLE: Made from the highest quality 18/8 stainless steel, this is the best bento box for packing healthy meals. Even with our colorful dot covers, 18/8 stainless steel is all that touches your food. And because they’re virtually indestructible, they’re great for any on-the-go lifestyle.
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- 3 convenient sizes (12oz/ 7oz/ 3oz): Perfect for dressing, dips, sauces, snacks, fruits, veggies and small lunches.
- Safe Stainless Steel Lunch Containers for Kids: Enjoy our TAVVA kids lunch containers with plastic-free silicone lids. Food-grade 304 CPSC certified kids snack containers for school
- No More Spills: Whether you need them as small snack containers for kids or stainless steel food containers, you don’t want them to leak and stain your bag or backpack! Thanks to its sealing mechanism, the TAVVA metal lunch box for kids is 100% watertight and spill-proof
- BETTER SILICONE BAGS & BOWLS: Made with platinum food-grade silicone and a leak-free Pinch-Loc seal, these reusable food containers are free from lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS. Plus, one bag replaces 260 single-use plastic bags per year.
- REUSABLE, REWASHABLE CONTAINERS: Stasher silicone reusable storage bags make it easy to ditch single-use plastic and meet endless household needs. Safe for the dishwasher, microwave, oven (up to 425°F), and more.
- NOT JUST LUNCH: Whether utilizing for meal prep, packing snacks on the go, or keeping your makeup from exploding in your gym bag, this bag is as versatile as it is portable.
- STAYS HOT OR COLD: THERMOS vacuum insulation technology for maximum temperature retention of hot or cold meals. Keeps the weather out and the delicious in. Soups stay hot for up to 9 hours and cold foods stay cold up to 14 hours
- EXTREMELY DURABLE: High quality 18/8 stainless steel construction is dependable any time of the year, from lunch on-the-go to camping in the wilderness
- SWEAT-PROOF: Exterior stays cools to the touch with hot contents and sweat-proof with cold. THERMOS brand food jars are dishwasher safe, top rack recommended
- Stays hot or cold: THERMOS vacuum insulation technology keeps contents hot up to 5 hours and cold up to 7 hours. Our insulated lunch containers are perfect to toss into your kids’ lunch box to send them with their favorite soup or cold snack.
- Kid-friendly design: These reusable lunch containers are lightweight and compact with a push button lid so they’re easy to carry and open. The integrated foldable spoon in the food jar lid ensures they always have a utensil handy.
If you are wondering what other things you should bring to Disney, here is a list of some of our top suggestions!
Meal Ideas
This list is full of great options that can be used for any theme park or even on a family road trip. Each item can be tailored to fit your family’s needs; dairy free, nut free, gluten free, etc. When possible, make sure you choose organic, non-gmo food options. So whether you’re looking for allergy friendly snacks, or just a healthier options to bring food into Disney, we know you will find some helpful suggestions below.
Breakfast
- Breakfast burritos – Tortilla, scrambled eggs, cheese/non-dairy cheese, and bacon or sausage. (Wrap in tinfoil to keep warm.)
- Breakfast sandwich – Biscuit, scrambled eggs, cheese/non-diary cheese, and sausage, bacon, or ham. (Wrap in tinfoil to keep warm.) You could also use a pita pocket for this too.
- Breakfast “lunchable” – Mini pancakes or french toast sticks, syrup to dip, a hard boiled egg, sausage, and fruit.
- Yogurt parfait – Plain yogurt, granola, your favorite fruits, and a little honey for sweetness.
Lunch and Dinner
- Italian pasta salad
- Tortilla wraps such as ham and cheese, organic soy butter and jam, BLT, etc.
- Tortilla pinwheels with veggies & “cream cheese” or chicken salad
- Chicken wrap use either grilled chicken or canned chicken, with lettuce and your favorite sauce
- Egg salad pita
- Grilled cheese with marinara sauce to dip
- Bagel sandwiches
- Sub sandwiches
- Pita pizzas – fill a pita pocket with your favorite pizza toppings
- DIY “lunchable” – (If you grew up in the 90’s, you know exactly what I’m talking about!) organic meat, cheese, crackers OR make a pizza version with an english muffin, cheese, and your favorite toppings
- Walking tacos – taco meat, corn chips, favorite toppings, and salsa
- Summer sausage, cheese, and crackers
- Quesadilla with mozzarella, pizza toppings, and sauce to dip
- Club sandwich – You can make this one fun by serving it on a stick
Snacks
- Trail mix
- Jerky
- Popcorn
- Frozen yogurt tubes
- Portable fruit (i.e. clementines, apples, grapes, bananas, etc)
- Dried fruit
- Organic fruit leather
- Hummus and veggies or pita chips
- Muffins (zucchini, banana, blueberry, etc.)
- Pretzels
- Yumearth organic candy
Drinks
- Free ice water using a reusable bottle (Disney offers complimentary ice-water throughout the parks, available at most food vendors, just ask!)
- Fruit infused water
- Flavored water packets or powder
- Lemonade
- Homemade Gatorade
Fun Cook Books for Inspiration
If you need a little inspiration for some allergy-friendly foods, here are a few of our cookbooks. Don’t worry, we even included some that will fill your lunchbox with Disney magic!
- Hardcover Book
- Howard, Joy (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 320 Pages – 10/06/2020 (Publication Date) – Disney Editions (Publisher)
- Kohley, Renee (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 176 Pages – 08/04/2020 (Publication Date) – Page Street Publishing (Publisher)
- Katrina Jorgensen (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 144 Pages – 04/01/2017 (Publication Date) – Capstone Young Readers (Publisher)
- Voogt NTP, Mary (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 97 Pages – 07/23/2020 (Publication Date) – Independently published (Publisher)
- Hardcover Book
- Craft, Ashley (Author)
- English (Publication Language)
- 240 Pages – 11/10/2020 (Publication Date) – Adams Media (Publisher)
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20 Comments
Lisa Manderino
These are great options of food to bring into Disney! Very creative!
Trisha
Thank you so much, Lisa! I’m glad you found it helpful!
Jennifer
That’s handy to know that you can pack your own food and store it in a locker at Disney. I tend to carry snacks with me in case I can’t find food that I can eat.
Trisha
Us too! With multiple food allergies in our family sometimes it makes more sense to bring our own food rather then try and find something.
Marianne
I love that Disney allows you to bri g in your own food. It’s definitely a money saver.
Trisha
Absolutely! It’s great to be able to have this option available for a family with multiple kids.
Julie Gazdecki
We used to take food into Disney all the time when my girls were younger, and we were passholders. There’s no way we could have ate there every time. Great tips!
Charlene
Thanks so much! Food costs can certainly add up quickly. Oh to be passholders… I would just love that! Glad you were able to make so many Disney memories with your girls.
Missy
This is great information. I did not know that we could bring in food. I also did not know that there are lockers to rent.
Charlene
Thanks! Yes, the lockers are super helpful.
Leeanne
I love your lunch ideas. I know we will be bringing our lunch into the park next time we go.
Charlene
Thank you, lunch is actually my favorite to pack. Hope you get to enjoy a lunch soon at Disney!
kmf
This is such a great post. I had no idea you could bring snacks into Disney. That’s so convenient and would save a lot of money.
Charlene
It’s honestly saved us so much money when visiting the parks… which means I can save it towards going back, lol!
Stacey Billingsley
Great ideas! Though we often eat in Disney, we also bring our own snacks and water. We usually freeze a couple of water bottles and throw those in the backpack. We sip on those as they melt, which is pretty quickly since we visit most often in the summer. We also all have our own HydroFlask now. It’s nice to have a cold drink on us at all times. Sometimes we don’t realize we’re thirsty or a bit hungry until we’re standing in a line. Ha! It’s nice to have a few things with us for those moments, especially when the kids were younger.
Charlene
Great tips! We always carry our reusable water bottle and refill it with the complimentary ice water Disney provides at most food vendors. Last time we went, we actually also froze organic Gatorade bottles just so we could have a beverage with flavor once during the day. Hope you get to visit Disney soon!
Marianne
I love that Disney allows you to bring food into the park. We always bring snacks to keep everyone from getting hangry between meals!
Charlene
I couldn’t agree more!
Cindy Moore
I didn’t know you could bring in your own food! Good to know. I’m vegan and gluten free so eating out is always a challenge for me.
Charlene
Glad to help! It’s been a game changer for us to bring our own food.