Coolers

[dianemb]

i JUST SAW ON ANOTHER WEB SITE THAT SMALL COOLERS ARE ALLOWED IN ALL THE THEM PARKS EXCEPT THE ANIMAL KINGDOM. dOES ANYONE KNOW FOR SURE. i HAVE A SMALL BACKPACK COOLER AND NEED TO KNOW IF IT'S OK. I KNOW THEY LOOK LOOK ANY BAGS YOU CARRY IN. I MAY END UP TAKING IN A SMALL DIAPER BAG IF THAT WOULD WORK. ANY INFO WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANKS

 

[BraveMom3]

Since when can you not take a cooler into AK? I've always taken a small one with me. My last trip doing this was in June. Anybody else heard of or experienced this rule?

 

[Simba0319]

I have always taken lunch and drink coolers into all 4 parks. Including AK as recently as this past August. We had no problem bringing in our lunch and drinks.

 

[danny1649]

In all parks on our last visit I see no problem.

 

[jazyjewel]

If you read the FAQ at disneyworld.com it states that you may bring in manageable coolers. I would say as long as you can fit it in one of the small lockers, it should be ok.
Julie

 

[DVC~OKW~96]

I've actually seen families bring in coolers on wheels! WDW will not stop you, nor do they care what is in them, beyond alcohol in the MK.

However, Seaworld and US/IOA have rules prohibiting bringing food or drink into the park. I have seen small (individual lunch sized) coolers allowed in Seaworld, and I bring a large water jug.

I don't like US/IOA and haven't been there in a year (since the rule was enacted) so can't say how strict they may be.

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by jazyjewel
If you read the FAQ at disneyworld.com it states that you may bring in manageable coolers. I would say as long as you can fit it in one of the small lockers, it should be ok.
Julie

The only FAQ I could find on coolers was for water parks.

Q. May I bring my own food and beverages in to the Water Parks?

A. Coolers of a size that may be safely carried are permitted. No glass containers or alcoholic beverages allowed. There are no storage areas for coolers.


I would be interested in seeing the FAQ you found.

 

[jazyjewel]

I am sorry, you are right. It does say water parks, I just never noticed that before. Boy, do I feel sheepish I have never taken a cooler in myself, we just stick everything in our backpack and stuff it in a locker. We've never had a problem with food spoiling, but then we always go between September and February.
Julie

 

[GAIL HAYDEN]

Originally posted by jazyjewel
I am sorry, you are right. It does say water parks, I just never noticed that before. Boy, do I feel sheepish I have never taken a cooler in myself, we just stick everything in our backpack and stuff it in a locker. We've never had a problem with food spoiling, but then we always go between September and February.
Julie

No need to feel sheepish, I was just wondering if I had missed something. This is where we learn from each other.