What type of bag do you all use for the parks?

[LongLiveRafiki]

I was shocked that we got so wet. We were in the front of the boat and our legs/feet got absolutely doused after the first drop. That doesn't happen on Disneyland's version and that was my only reference, so I was pretty surprised! My poor little son had his his cell phone in his front pocket which also got wet, so he freaked out mid-ride. All ended up being ok, so no harm done except unexpected wet shoes/pants/socks. After the ride, we got a place for the FoF parade, and I went on a sock run at the closest gift shop and we did a family sock change while waiting for the parade. I've read the back of the boat is dryer than the front. I think I've also read the wetness factor is new on this ride and started after the last refurb, though I'm not sure how accurate that info is.

Wow, I had no idea! Thanks for sharing. Hopefully we can be sat near the back and avoid this!

 

[kellyarms20]

Wow, I had no idea! Thanks for sharing. Hopefully we can be sat near the back and avoid this!

I'm all about helping people keep their tootsies dry.

 

[holden]

My hubby and I are going to try to go bag-free at Epcot in a few weeks. I think it will feel extremely liberating. We feel like we still need the bag for MK. (We plan on toting around a l'il sidewalk cover for sitting on the ground for Wishes/parade if necessary, and flip-flops for water rides. Wet socks/tennis shoes from POTC last trip weren't so comfy, and this trip we plan on riding Splash Mountain, which I assume will be even wetter). So, if you bring in a phone and battery charger in your pocket, you can go through no-bag-check security? How does that work?

We don't bring a charger so I can't speak to that. Just put the phone in your pocket. I usually have DH carry mine in his cargo shorts unless we split up.

No need to go through bag check if you have no bags.

 

[Klayfish]

Sorry to hijack here, but is it normal to get wet on POTC? I haven't been to Disney since '09, but don't remember getting wet. If so, I may have to bring extra shoes for our group as well.

Guess it's all perspective, but I don't at all agree that you get soaking wet on PoTC. When I think of being soaked, I think of something akin to the ice bucket challenge. Been on that ride at least 75 times (it's on DD12s top 5 list), and never had more than just a spritz. The only real place you can get "splashed" is at the drop into the cannon room, which is a very, very small drop...or the cannon fire, which may (or may not) give you a few drizzles. I'd be shocked if you truly needed extra shoes.

As for going bag free, it's nice if you can pull it off. As I mentioned earlier, we bring in a mega size bag, sometimes two. Very heavily loaded. But we put it all in an umbrella stroller. We'll often leave it somewhere in stroller parking and walk bag/stroller free and it's not a huge difference, but it's nice.

 

[LMO429]

I bring the Be Light from Jujube and leave it in the bottom of my stroller. I try to just bring as little as possible. then I personally will wear a small disney dooney and in that I just carry my phone/wallet. I leave my bag in the stroller if someone was to steal it they are not walking away with much (diapers etc) my phone and wallet etc would be on me.

 

[kimfirstdisneytrip]

We are looking at this backpack for our trip in two weeks.
https://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/86674?page=stowaway-day-pack

We used a similar bag when we went last Fall and it worked great! We also had a double stroller, in which we kept larger, random, and non-valuable items. We kept our valuables in the bookbag and brought it with us on rides.

 

[Denise K W]

Last 2 times we went 2014 and 2016 we just use a small backpack. But I decided this year we are going in June that we need a little bit bigger backpack. It all depends on the person. My kids are 14 almost 15 and my grown 18 year old daughter so I dont need as much as somone with little kids need.

 

[mainegurl]

Super excited - with all teenagers there will be no heavy bags for me this year!! I just ordered a Disney Vera Bradley mini hipster that I read about on one of the boards. I can't wait for it to come in!!!

 

[nat8199]

I bought this for my upcoming trip so it's something easy for any member of our party to carry. I love it at home, hope I feel the same way at the parks.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZ594K5/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you! I order this one the other day after reading this thread, it came yesterday, and I love it! I got the small size and it seems perfect.

 

[wegakempf]

Rated Ultra Lightweight Packable Backpack Hiking Daypack + Most Durable Light Backpacks for Men and Women / the Best Foldable Camping Outdoor Travel Biking School Air Travelling Carry on Backpacking + Ultralight and Handy - 6.5 Oz Only

Thank you for posting this. We currently have an Eagle Creek back pack like this, but without the side pockets for drinks and I have always said that was the only thing it was missing. I just ordered the one you posted from Amazon and I am excited to use it for our trip in 2.5 weeks.