Bringing Food, Snacks & Water into the Parks ????

[RESEARCH]

The last time we went to Disney (2001) we had a stroller and had a place to carry & hang all our bags. Now we are wondering the policy ( security and all) of carrying in a backpack with food, water, etc. Is it allowed?? Does it have to be a clear / mesh see thru bag ?

Do all the parks have lockers when you enter to perhaps store a small insulated lunch bag? I just do not know the rules anymore.

We even thought about buying a cheap unbrella stroller to push around the park but we want to travel without one since our youngest will be 8 by then.

We want to save money by bringing in snacks & water but do not want to be weighed down as I will be the one stuck lugging the
bag. Thanks.

[summerrluvv]

We went stroller free last year and I just carried a mini packback with me (child size thing) and shoved a few snacks in there and a couple drinks. Security didn't bat an eye. I think the problem with the lockers is that you have to make your way back to the entrance to get your snacks when you are hungry. Too time consuming IMO.

[pplasky]

We always bring a backpack with water. Usually buy snacks like ice cream, but occasionally pack fruit as well.