Planning a trip to Disneyland Paris? We jokingly refer to this magical place as our second home. And we love visiting Disneyland Paris so much that we’re former annual pass holders. We’ve been at least 50 times! So noone could put together a better Disneyland Paris packing list than us!

Whether you’re visiting for just one day, a long weekend, or for a special occasion like Halloween or Christmas, packing smart will not only make your trip easier, it will also build your excitement in the lead up to your trip.

So I thought it would be a good idea to share our tried and tested Disneyland Paris packing tips! This guide will help you:

• Save money by packing essentials you’d otherwise buy in the parks
• Keep everything you can’t travel without in one place
• Cover all seasonal and weather eventualities
• Include those all-important comfort items you shouldn’t go to Disneyland Paris without.

So let’s dive straight in! Here’s our ultimate Disneyland Paris packing list:

1. General Essentials
2. Clothing and Accessories
3. For The Kids
4. Tech and Gadgets
5. Seasonal Packing Tips
6. Conclusion

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General Essentials

• Passport. If you’re travelling from the UK you can’t enter France without a valid passport that has at least 6 months date remaining on it before expiry. Don’t already have a passport? Apply HERE as soon as possible!
  
• European Health Insurance Card. The UK has a reciprocol healthcare agreement with the EU, and if you have an EHIC or GHIC you can get emergency healthcare treatment for free. Get one here- they’re free to get.
  
• Travel Insurance. The EHIC is not a substiute for travel insurance- we never travel without it and you shouldn’t either! Ours is with Aviva, but shop around and find the right policy for you.
  
• Currency. You can use your travel card (we use a Wise Card) or even your credit cards in the park (some will charge fees for using them overseas though) but we always carry some cash with us too, whenever we’re overseas. It’s handy to have for smaller purchases, when cards can’t be used, or in emergencies.
  
• First Aid Kit and any Medicines. As well as a basic first aid kit, we also carry immodium, paracetamol, and calpl with us everywhere we go.
  
• Hotel Booking Confirmation. You can show this on your phone, but we always print all our documents because we’re old, and just in case we lose/something goes wrong with our phones!
  
• Airline Tickets/Train Tickets/Ferry or Tunnel Tickets. However you’re travelling to France, make sure you book it well in advance and have your tickets printed and ready to go!
  
• Car Kit. Driving to Disneyland Paris? That’s our preference too – we love a road trip and it’s easier and cheaper! But to drive in France you are legally required to have a car kit that includes a high vis for each passenger, a red warning triangle breathilizers, and display a UK sticker on your vehicle. BUY THIS KIT which contains everything you need before you travel.
  🚗 Read my full article about driving in France here.
  
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Clothing and Accessories

• Comfortable Shoes. I always recommending two pairs each if possible, so that if one pair gets wet or gives you blisters, you have an alternative available.
  
• Weather Appropriate Clothing. I’ll go into more details on this in my seasonal section below, but you’ll want light layers in September, rainwear in October and November, and thermals and warm coats during the winter months. Pack one outfit per person, per day, plus spares in case of rain or spillages.

Essentials you will need no matter what time of year include:

• Socks.
• Underwear.
• Sleepwear.
• Swimwear. (many of the official Disney hotels and offsite hotels have swimming pools)
• Disney t shirts. We all love wearing our Disney garb at the parks, and you’ll find most other people are doing the same thing!
• Disney ears. Are you even in Disney if you’re not wearing Mickey ears? Buy these in advance and save a fortune!
• Backpack/day bag. For comfortably carrying all of your supplies in the park all day.

💡 TOP TIPS – Travelling with kids that want to dress up? If you listen to any of these tips PLEASE let it be to buy your dress up costumes before you arrive. These can cost a fortune in the park (we once spent £100 on a Captain Hook costume and hat). Buy these from Amazon in advance, especially princess dresses, and save yourself a fortune.

For The Kids

• Snacks. We always bring our own packaged snacks for the boys to save money and to give them something to nibble on during long queues.
  
• Refillable Water Bottles. There are water fountains all over the park. We carry these aluminium water bottles because they stay colder for longer, no matter the time of year.
  
• Autograph Books and Pens. These cost £££ in the park, so we always buy ours in advance and take them with us. We love these autograph books, then use any pens as long as they’re chunky enough for the characters to hold.
  
• Small toys/entertainment for the queues. We avoid electronics in the park (our boys have a tendency to be screen zombies!) but we do carry fidget toys and magnetic games like these for them if the queues for rides are particularly long.
  
• Activity Books. To entertain the boys in the hotel and when they were younger to entertain them while we were waiting in restaurants too. We always look for themed Disney ones like these.
  
• Small blanket or picnic mat. This is a trick we learned in Tokyo Disney, and now we do it in all the parks – carry something to sit on and to hold your spot whilst you’re waiting for the parades to start.

💡 TOP TIP – Buy your autograph books, activity books, and small souvenirs in advance. We always choose plushies like these because they’re so expensive in the park. Then give them to your kids as a pre-travel gift! This will help to get them excited before you head into the parks, AND save you so much money on buying souvenirs when you’re in the park too.

Tech and Gadgets

• Your Phone (fully charged) – This one goes without saying really!
  
• Charging cables. For your phone, tablets, and any other elecronic devices.
  
• Travel adapter. You’ll need one to plug another of your UK plugs into the wall in France. We use this one because it has handy USB charging points too.
  
• Camera or Go Pro. The photos you take on this trip will be memories to last a lifetime, so take a decent camera for your trip! It is worth noting that selfie sticks are banned from the park though, so leave these at home.
  
• Powerbank. If you choose to use your phone as your camera it will run out of juice, fast! Pack a decent powerbank like this one so you can charge your phone throughout the day.
  
• Download the Disneyland Paris App. You’ll need this for ride times, maps, and mobile food orders in the park.
  
• Tablets or Gaming Devices. We don’t take these into the parks, but we do let the boys have their Nintendo Switches for travel days. Mike has his kindle – and i’m a ludite that prefers to read a proper book!

Seasonal Packing Tips

One of the biggest mistakes people make when packing for Disneyland Paris is forgetting how much the season changes your trip. What works in August definitely won’t cut it in October or December! Here are some tips we’ve learned the hard way:

• Autumn layers are your best friend 
  September and October can be unpredictable – you might start the day in sunshine and end it under rain clouds. Light layers (like hoodies or cardigans) and a compact raincoat are lifesavers.
  
  🎃If you’re heading for the spooky season, make sure you also read my Top Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris at Halloween – there’s plenty of advice on costumes, trick-or-treating, and how to stay warm after dark.
  
• Winter means full-on cosy mode 
  By November and December, it’s usually very cold – especially in the evenings during the parades. Think hats, gloves, scarves, thermal leggings under jeans for the kids, and warm socks. A thermos flask for hot chocolate is another great hack!
  
  🎅 For more ideas, check out my Tips for Visiting Disneyland Paris at Christmas, where I go into detail on how to make the most of the festive season without freezing.
  
• Summer sun needs protection 
  On the flip side, July and August can be hot. Pack sun hats, refillable water bottles, cooling wipes, and maybe even a mini handheld fan. The pavement in the parks can feel like it’s radiating heat, so plan shady breaks.
  
• Spring showers happen often 
  April and May are gorgeous months to visit, but showers are common. Ponchos that pack down tiny are great, especially for kids – and can double as ground covers if you’re waiting for a parade.

 The rule of thumb? Layers + weather-specific extras. You’ll thank yourself when you can adapt quickly to whatever the Paris skies throw at you.

Conclusion

Packing for Disneyland Paris doesn’t have to be stressful! In fact, I love packing for Disney trips because it helps to build the excitement and serves as a reminder we’re actually going (I probbaly start packing far too early for this reason!)

With the right essentials, you can avoid overspending in the parks and make sure your whole family is comofrtable and happy.

Save this list for your next trip – and don’t forget to check my seaosnal tips for August, September, Halloween, and Christmas before you go!

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