If you don't have a stroller

[californiamomof4grls]

What do you do with all of your stuff.
Can u take a back pack on the rides? What size would you want to take? Any backpack recommendations? We have a double jogger we bring with us and pack everything in to. But we wont have our kids this time!
SO this is what I will have:
Small camera
wallet
Granola bars
trail mixes
Bottled Water
Cell phone
And is there a secret to keeping these things dry on the wet rides?

 

[Gisele]

Although I would like to be taken about the park at times in a stroller, I cannot find any that are large enough, then I would have to find a willing participant so as to push me about. Seriously.....

I purchased a cute looking messenger style bag at Target for my Disney trip a couple of years ago now. And have used it since for such. It can accommodate your list. As for keeping your personal belongings dry, use zip lock storage type baggies. I would wrap any material that would be suitable around your bag as well, (Such as an inexpensive rain poncho or garbage bag) just in case you are the recipient of a tidal wave.
Back packs are allowed onto the rides.

 

[Peace.love.mickey]

My sister brings one of those backpacks the the "strings." They are lightweight and easy...

Personally, I put my pass, ID, and CC in my back pocket. Cellphone and camera in another and GO! No bags for me!

 

[tksbaskets]

I have a small back pack from Eddie Bauer that has been our faithful Disney companion for many years. No problem taking it on any ride. I have a SLR camera and it is nice to have a pack. I usually end up with a poncho or two in there too. No water rides for me so I can't help you there.

On the coasters I just put the strap around my leg when I sit down. Rides like Indiana Jones and Soarin' it fits fine in the pocket provided.

 

[bumbershoot]

Even if you have a stroller, you sholdn't leave stuff in it. We have had two incidents of theft from our stroller...we don't even leave water in it anymore.

I've played with cross-body bags like the Baggalini, but ultimately I find a simple backpack to be best for me.

For wetter rides like Splash, be sure to pack a few gallon sized zip top bags to put your cameras and cellphones in. Or get a free clear bag from any giftshop to put your backpack in when going on the ride.

For Grizzly, they have free lockers for 2-3 hours. If you can't find them, just ask the CMs. I generally put everything but my lanyard in them, and of course make sure to put the receipt with the code for the locker in the lanyard!

 

[californiamomof4grls]

Thanks guys all great ideas! Thank you so much! I guess I get to go do a little trip shopping! : )

 

[Disney Dreams]

What do you do with all of your stuff.
Can u take a back pack on the rides? What size would you want to take? Any backpack recommendations? We have a double jogger we bring with us and pack everything in to. But we wont have our kids this time!
SO this is what I will have:
Small camera
wallet
Granola bars
trail mixes
Bottled Water
Cell phone
And is there a secret to keeping these things dry on the wet rides?

Your question made me giggle because I have been going to Disneyland for YEARS and am an adult with no kids. I have never been with a stroller and am always amazed at the mass of stuff people seem to put in their stroller. We joke sometimes that the child is just a cover to have an excuse for a "cart" for stuff.

Let me break your list apart with how I do it:

Small camera - camera pouch that clips on to my belt loop
wallet - no wallet. DL, credit card, AP/Pass/Ticket, some cash in pocket or zipper section of camera pouch if it has one
Granola bars - pocket
trail mixes - other pocket
Bottled Water - carry (put in a bag as soon as I purchase something)
Cell phone - pocket

Leaves me hands free (except for the water bottle), no stroller needed.

If you want a bag, the string backpacks are great for a few days. I still put my cash, ID, park entrance media, and credit card in a pocket with my camera hanging from my belt so I don't have to worry about anyone lifting those items from my backpack.

Have fun!

- Dreams