Own food in the Parks.

[dawnpisces]

I wondered if any of my fellow dis'ers can recall whether you are allowed to take your own food into the parks? I'm pretty sure they allowed it back in 2002 when we were last there but I think i recall reading on these boards that this has now been stopped. Only intend taking snacky things and drinks to keep energy levels up and costs down.
Anyone help?

 

[UKDEB]

I've been visiting WDW since 1992 and, officially, taking your own food into parks has always been a no-no. However, from reading these boards it seems plenty of people do and that the security guards who search your bags (post 9/11) don't bat an eyelid.

 

[vernon]

While you might get a few questioning looks if you tried to take in a hamper from Harrods ( if only because the name Al Fayed was on the label LOL ) , taking in a couple of drinks and some snacks is not going to get you into trouble. As Deb says, plenty of people take in sandwiches etc into the parks without any problems. The "official" policy is no food or drink from outside, but it isn't a policy that is enforced with any regularity, if at all.

 

[dawnpisces]

Thanks for the replies you guys, i was beginning to think we would need some MORE spending money!! Still got time to save though as we're not going until Easter 2005.

 

[IanBond]

In December a South American family enteresd Magic Kingdom with Tons of food,I think security are busy looking for more dangerous stuff

 

[eyoreaud]

Take MORE money and let the towe go we the bucket!! .Have a great time :thewave:

 

[wicket2005]

The first time we went to Orlando, we took packed lunches in and had problems at all. Though we did get strange looks from people as we sat on benches eating - not the done thing. We have never bothered since, we just pick up snacks as and when we want them. We try to be a light as possible because we have enough things to carry already.