Bags in the park

[Dawnzy]

We us the lightweight backpack with the pull strings, ours is made by Nike. My husband usually carries it, as long as you don't overload it's a very comfortable pack!

[ibelieveindisneymagic]

On our second trip we took the plunge and took nothing into the park, except a camera and some bandaids in my pocket.

When we returned with DD last summer, we did the same thing, and it makes the day so much easier! Nothing to worry about, nothing to leave behind. When she was smaller, we'd take a change of clothes, small snacks, etc and we stored them in the stroller.

When we lost the stroller, we lost the stuff, and are really glad we did. Unless you have small child, or medical concerns, you really don't much!

[TinyTink]

I like to use the soft drawstring backpack if I need to take more with me. I'm not sure if you're picky about the look of your bags, like me, but I've found some cute ones in this style! I use the Coach swing cpak bag which goes across your body (comfy and stylish) a lot or I use a wristlet. It all depends on how much you want to take with you.

here is the link to a pic of the swing pack
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[Christine]

I used to use a backpack and a fanny pack. As my daughter started getting older and needing less (wipes, cups, etc) I lost the backpack. Now, I think I am prepared to lose the fanny pack (thank goodness!) and use my Coach wristlet. Park Ticket, cell phone, lip stick, wallet. DONE!

[CandleontheWater]

I have a small purse that I call my Disney purse. It has a small strap so it fits close to my body with is comfortable for me. All I bring is my camera, wallet, cell phone and chapstick. It even has front flap pockets that are the perfect size for fastpasses. I usually have my pal mickey and a water bottle cliped to my belt loops. I don't have any children yet, but I can imagine I'll be needing a lot more stuff when they come around and I'll be sporting the "pack-mule barbie" look!

[BelleBeauty]

I know have a small backpack that I use exclusively in the parks. It is nylon (waterproof) with a cinch top, and it has a small zipper pocket at the bottom for quick access.

It is orange, so it is easy for my party to spot me in the distance. I keep my cell phone in the little pocket and usually put my sunglasses in there on rides. I bring my wallet, camera, chapstick, travel size sunscreen, some extra bandaides, and usually some granola bars or other small snack items. The bag is great because it can expand to fit a long-sleeve shirt or various souvenirs.

Less is always more at Disney - unless you have kids - so I try to take as little as possible.

[DVC2004]

I carry a large purse (messenger bag style). It's just right- fit the cameras, tickets, sunglasses.
If it is cold or supposed to rain my husband will also bring a small drawstring backpack for the ponchos and hoodies.