Hi all-I am new to these boards! I read the unofficial guide to Disney and suprised my daughter with a trip-(a mom and me) away from little brother and hubby. We arrive Jan 29-Feb 2. I plan to have a small backpack with snacks etc and a hidden money belt for moola, hotel key, etc.... Is there a place to put the backpack while we are on rides or do I need to get a locker-hate to have to go back and forth just to get some food..... Second, we are going to the pirate and princess party-what should we expect with this??? Thanks for these boards as I feel prepared-I think. This will be a first trip for both of us! We did Disney Paris a few years ago. My daughter is 7 1/2-TIA for advice! 

I always have a backpack with me too, and take it on all the rides. There is plenty of room at your feet, and on the wilder rides, like Thunder Mountain, there is a netted area to stow it in front of you. 