Every bag you bring gets scanned by security—even that tiny crossbody purse that holds only your phone and a single Advil. Cast Members will ask you to open every zipper and remove large electronics (laptops, tablets, battery packs). This isn’t to judge your snacks, it’s just procedure, but let’s be real: they are judging your snacks. Four bags of popcorn and a turkey leg? Are you feeding a small army? Don’t worry, they’ve seen weirder. I once saw a guy with a whole loaf of bread and a jar of peanut butter. Weirdly, I respected the hustle.
Here’s where it gets personal: Ziploc bags are your best friend. They’re transparent, so security can see your sunscreen and Advil without making you dig through a giant purse. CLEAR BAGS MAKE EVERYTHING FASTER. You can even buy a clear backpack from Etsy and feel like a super-organized influencer. But if you bring a dark, bottomless tote bag? Prepare for the slow, painful unzipping and the Cast Member silently moving your tampons around. We’ve all been there.
What can you actually bring?
Good news: you can bring snacks (within reason), empty water bottles, medication, and small umbrellas. You can bring a small tripod for your phone if you’re a photo person, but nothing with legs longer than six inches. Selfie sticks and tripods for professional cameras? Nope. They’re banned because apparently, people kept knocking over children with them. I mean, fair. I’ve seen a selfie stick poke a kid in the forehead—it was epic and terrible at the same time.
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Oh, and no weapons. I know that sounds obvious, but Disney takes it very seriously. Even toy guns are a no-go. Leave the blasters at home, Star Wars fan. You’re not soloing the Galaxy’s Edge ride with a prop. Just don’t.
