food IS a theme park
If you’ve ever been to EPCOT during festival season, you know how wild it can get.
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Here are some of our favorite items to tackle all the food booths and the Florida heat with ease!
Our team at Disney Food Blog is Disney experts. We’re constantly in the parks and trying out the best new gadgets to make our park days even better. So when we saw this neck fan, we had to try it.
Neck fans
Long gone are the days of carrying a fan in your hand all day long. We tried two different neck fans, which stay on your neck like a necklace to keep you cool all day long. These sounded so convenient, but are they worth it? Let’s find out!
If you’re a Disney pin trader, you already know the struggle.
Pin Board
You’ve got pins crammed in a random pouch, scratching against each other, and trading is a whole production. Well, good news! Amazon has a couple of new essentials that the pin trading community is absolutely obsessing over right now, and they’re worth every penny.
If you’ve never been to an ALDI, you are really missing out. First, the food options are EXCEPTIONAL (with amazing prices to match). But what keeps us going back to ALDI every week are the travel essentials and Disney souvenirs.
ALDI
Yes, you can stock up on Disney souvenirs at ALDI that will cost you far less than what you would pay buying them almost anywhere else. Well, go ahead and plan an ALDI trip for next week, because new Disney souvenirs are on their way on March 18th through March 24th. Pro tip: go on a Wednesday because that’s when ALDI finds are generally restocked (although some stores restock on Sundasy, so always find out what day that happens on!).
Packing for a Disney park day sounds simple until you’re standing at the bag check, realizing you brought something you’re not allowed to have.
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Disney’s bag rules are no joke, and Cast Members at the park entrances are absolutely enforcing them in 2026. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned annual passholder, it’s worth taking a few minutes before you head out to make sure your bag is good to go. We’ve rounded up the key rules Disney has on the books right now so you can pack smarter and skip the stress at security.
It’s certainly no secret that we’re at Disney World all the time, but that also means we know what’s essential to bring with you — and what you can leave at home.
JISULIFE 3 IN 1 Handheld Mini Fan
We’ve tested a TON of products out in the parks, so you can trust us when we say that these are some of our favorites, and they make your Disney day go MUCH more smoothly. Whether you’re heading to the parks for Spring Break or summer vacation, chances are you’ll be glad you packed these items!
If you’re visiting Disney World in the summer, you may be thinking about what you’re going to wear. You’re probably already aware that Florida is hot and humid in the summer, meaning that you might want to consider wearing dresses and skirts because they tend to be the coolest thing to wear when it’s hot out.
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However, wearing dresses and skirts in the summer brings up one big problem, and we’re just going to come out and say what it is: thigh rubbing and chafing. And trust me, it can get bad. However, all you need to prevent that and still stay cool in your dresses and skirts is a good pair of slip shorts.
Disney World trips are magical, but let’s be real: they’re also incredibly hot.
The AMKEN Waist Fan
Like, standing in line, wondering if you’re melting hot. And if you’re someone who tends to run warm, you already know that a little paper fan from the gift shop isn’t going to cut it. That’s why we’re talking about this $22 Amazon find that we genuinely think needs to be on your packing list before your next trip. It’s called the AMKEN Waist Fan, and yes, it’s exactly what it sounds like. It’s a fan you clip right to your waistband, and it’s become one of our absolute favorite Disney World accessories.
If you’re a Disney Adult who’s always had a soft spot for the classics, we’ve got some serious news for your wallet.
We love Loungeflys!
Three retro-inspired Loungefly mini backpacks are making the rounds right now, and they’re giving major vintage Disney energy. We’re talking about films from the golden era of Disney animation, and honestly, they’re hitting differently. Let’s get into it.
Okay, so we talk a lot about the things you need to pack for Disney World, both for your hotel room and the parks. The idea is that we want you to have the BEST Disney trip possible, and the little conveniences that these essentials offer can really make all the difference.
Pin Bag
Now, we’ve talked a lot about shoes, water bottles, ponchos, and even shoe covers. Well, we’ve got a few more essentials we think you’ll need for your next trip, so let’s take a look at those!
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