Will this bag work in the parks?

[AmberHeartsDisney]

I do not bring my coach purse in to the parks. To many things can happen. I always do a book bag or cheap purse. Nike used to sell nice waterproof purses.

 

[ducky_love]

I would never carry a wristlet in the park - it would make me crazy! That said I only carry a wristlet to an evening type event so I'm not really used to them. Depending on what we're doing (and how much stuff we need) I normally carry a tiny cross body bag or a backpack.

I also would not carry anything expensive that you care about to the parks. It is a messy place. I often carry Dooneys but not one that I paid more that $30 at the outlets.

 

[hops&dreams]

I, personally, wouldn't want to do a wristlet at the parks. I'd be afraid because it's so small that it might fall out of the "please put your bag in here" pockets certain rides, or that it would dangle too much while I'm trying to carry counter service food/drinks, and snacks.

If you just love Coach, how about the Sutton crossbody pack? They also have it in the Kristen, and I've seen it with the poppy material that is also very cute. Also very reasonably priced. I've seen them for under $50 at the outlets.

 

[Julie521]

That all depends on how you pack it and if your ok with it getting a little wrecked. I had one just like it in a bronze leather from coach and was able to stuff it to the rim with an epipen, ventolin, 4 benadryll chewables, tampons, pantyliners, 1 credit card and 1 ktwc, a lip gloss and kid you not a hand sanatizer. I was so happy that trip that I didn't need to carry anything else. But when it was cold I got stuck carrying a sweater all day for the night time. Oh and where it gets wrecked is when you stown your bag for rides mine just looked dingy to me after the trip. I also do remeber it felt heavy like on my wrist but nothing bad just like I knew I had it overstuffed.

Currently my new park bags consist of a vera bradley messenger bag. The one I purchased was last December its not as big as the current messanger its closer in size the current hipster but a nicer cut in my opinion and a envirosax. I can fit everything in my bag its very comftorable and it fits perfectly in the ride storage webbing thingy. If I want to carry bigger sweater etc I can throw it in the envirosax with my bag and still wear it over shoulder and then I can fold up the envirosax in the evening or fill it with whatever I end up buying along the way.

Only you know how much you need to carry. I advice making a test run at home filling the bag with what you think you'll carry to the parks with you. Or at least stacking those items for yourself to visualize how much space you need.

I would probably end up buying a black one. I like the new styles the have with like the white, maroon, and black colors, but I would be afraid it would get super dirty looking! I cannot believe you got all that to fit in there hahaha My plan was my cards, cell phone (maybe fiance can carry that if we don't even bring his!) camera, a zip lock bag, and possibly chap stick cuz we both use it often. This picture I think makes the wristlet I have in mind look smaller than it really is, so I know it will have plenty of room. Now I am just thinking about one of those cross body bags they have for the free hands situation. Might have to make a coach trip to give fiance hints

That's really cute and I say go for it if you think that would be the best option for you.

Just know though, you'll still have to have it checked at every park, everytime you go in. I had a bag half the size of that last time my fiance and I were in the World and I hated having it checked.

So next year, if we go there for our honeymoon, I'm going to combine our stuff and just keep it in his wallet. So only the absolute basics that can fit in his wallet will be in there. That's it. We're even cutting down to one cell phone, since we'll always be together while there.

I'm so tired of waiting in line with people that have a bazillion bags that need to be checked. It would definitely be nice if they had an express line, for the light travelers with the singular tiny bag.

I WISH I could do that. It was my original plan, but I know at least that we will want our camera, so I will need a bag no matter what. At least if it is smaller it will work. I agree on the bag line! lets get a one bagger line, and a multi bag line!! HAHA

I think that's plenty large enough for what you'll need to carry. I'm a big wristlet fan. For our last four trips, I've used a Dooney and Bourke cross-body bag. It's a little larger than your wristlet and has three separate compartments, which I like. The main thing for me is that it allows me to feel it's secure and my hands are free.

I am also a huge fan! I very rarely ever carry my purse, and when I do it is a smaller coach purse with my wristlet in it! LOL. Coach also has bags like this, so I am thinking about taking a look at those as well.

 

[Julie521]

Who is going to be carrying the sunscreen? I guess you could get a small tube to fit in there, but you'll have to get a couple of them for your trip.

OH YES! They have those sport ones with the caribeaners (spelling??) on them. I would be able to fit a small one in it, but if it didnt I could attach it.

I don't get wristlets, don't they just slip right off your wrist (I have very small wrists and fingers, my ring finger is a size 3.5)? Do you have to hold it in your hand the whole time? That would really annoy me, lol.

I like to have a crossover bag, personally. For one, I don't have to worry about it slipping off my shoulder, secondly, I have scoliosis, so one shoulder is noticeably higher than the other one, so I can't put anything on the low shoulder, or that hip, for that matter. So I have to carry the kids on the left side. With a crossover bag, I can put the strap over my left shoulder, but the bag sits on my right, so I can still carry a kid on my left hip. Not something you have to worry about, but that's the way I have to do it.

haha i have what i thought were small fingers! lol i am a bigger woman, but my fingers are a 6 1/2. My hands work though that I can slip it on my wrist, or even down towards my elbow, and be fine! I use wristlets now almost eveywhere I go.

If you can make a wristlet work, then go for it! Practice if you feel the need, and have a backup plan if you are worried.

Personally, I used to carry a cross-body bag (as small as I could find). But the past year, I just leave the purse at the hotel (bag hidden in a drawer under clothes, valuables in the safe) and use my pockets. I enjoyed the freedom of not having to keep up with a purse. The video recorder was either carried by hand, or placed into one of DH's pockets (those huge pockets on the side of his shorts).

I also kept a small tube of sunscreen in DH's pocket, as well. It was enough to last a couple of days, and we refilled it as needed.

Also, I when I carried a bag (or if I was toting around purchases), I took it on every ride with me -- even if DH wasn't riding. Sometimes they went in the floor, and my feet held them in place, other times in the seat with me, like on my lap or behind me. Even if "cubbies" were offered, I would be worried about leaving them there. At a local park, I see too many people exit a ride and go "shopping" at the counter where guests are advised to leave their items (hats, cups, non-valuables, etc.) while riding.

That was My worry as well!!! I was always worried about leaving it behind. Good to know I will be able to get it on the rides. When we go to Universal I dont plan on taking any bag at all. Future hubby will just have to have the camera in his pocket when we go on rides. I don't mind carrying it the other times! I am going to look into those crossover bags coach has.

You said you like wristlets and it's what you carry often, so I think this one would work great for you! It's very cute and should hold what you need.

Someone else mentioned sunscreen- you can get individually wrapped, single use sunscreen toweletts. We used those last year and they worked great! Applied regular sunscreen from a tube before we left the room and threw a couple packages in my bag to reapply later. No sunburns!

I have never seen those!! I will def. have to look for them. That seems like a great idea. We are driving so I am not worried about how much we pack. I could definitely just bring a tub of it, and use those to reapply at the park!

I'm a little hesitant to say yes. I personally hate wristlets because I get annoyed at having to hold them on, and I definitely couldn't do it for 12+ hours in a theme park all day! I use a belt bag from Gucci so I'm hands-free but not weighed down. (I only say Gucci because their style of belt bag seems to be a LOT different than others I've seen, compartment-wise, etc.) I would maybe ask for something a little bigger and with the ability to be shoulder carried, just because you may end up carrying more than you thought as the trip progresses or the day goes on. I also bring with me one of those Nike drawstring backpacks, since it's so lightweight, easy to clean, and collapsible. This way I can put it around my ankle on rides, throw little purchases inside, and still not be weight down.

Okay, I think what I'm trying to say here is I would bring the wristlet but another bag too just in case you need to switch and don't want to buy something there! My friend had to buy an entire suitcase there before and it was insanity haha!

OH MAN! can't imagine having to by a luggage back once getting there. I also have one of those, i think they are swimmer bags. I Can just bring that, empty, and if I feel that wristlet isn't work I can just use that. It was what my mom used the first and only trip we took. She didn't go on a ton of the rides , so we never had to think about what to do with our bag!

I do not bring my coach purse in to the parks. To many things can happen. I always do a book bag or cheap purse. Nike used to sell nice waterproof purses.

I would never carry a wristlet in the park - it would make me crazy! That said I only carry a wristlet to an evening type event so I'm not really used to them. Depending on what we're doing (and how much stuff we need) I normally carry a tiny cross body bag or a backpack.

I also would not carry anything expensive that you care about to the parks. It is a messy place. I often carry Dooneys but not one that I paid more that $30 at the outlets.

I have a Coach outlet by my house, and find AMAZING holiday deals. I got four of my bridesmaids coach wristlets for under a $100!!!!!

I, personally, wouldn't want to do a wristlet at the parks. I'd be afraid because it's so small that it might fall out of the "please put your bag in here" pockets certain rides, or that it would dangle too much while I'm trying to carry counter service food/drinks, and snacks.

If you just love Coach, how about the Sutton crossbody pack? They also have it in the Kristen, and I've seen it with the poppy material that is also very cute. Also very reasonably priced. I've seen them for under $50 at the outlets.

Sutton? I have never heard of it but I will have to take a look! I guess i should have used a different word instead of wristlet. Coach considers it a wristlet, but the actually wallet is about twice the size of a traditional wristlet. Thanks for the tip!!!

 

[kirstenb1]

I have the same one in the smaller size. I use it for a little camera bag. Before kids, I too carried much less stuff!!!

However, in addition to your list, I'd need my camera, sunblock, sunglasses, and possibly a water bottle. Earlier this year I got a black Coach backpack at the outlets. I use it at Disney and it works great. It's the same fabric as your wristlet. It repelled water very well, when we got caught in a downpour. It's also really rugged.

My sister uses a crossbody when she goes to Busch Gardens. It's bigger than the wristlet, yet not too big.

 

[bellamama]

I like your Coach bag, very cute. Also seems like it could hold the right amount of things a newlywed with no kids would need in the parks.
Love my D&B Mickey wristlet that I bought specifically for our upcoming trip to the world. I do have some concerns...
My personal rule is to bring things on a trip to the world that I wouldn't cry about if they got ruined. My new wristlet (and yours, I think) do not fall into that category.
I'll also be bringing my canvas Mickey tote that is sturdy, washable and will hold all the things that a married-with-kids like myself will need for the parks. It's also a gender-neutral shade of cream and black (except MM of course) that my DH wouldn't die of embarrassment holding for a while. I'll be putting this wristlet into the tote bag most of the time, so it really will be acting more like a wallet of sorts.
Will I be able to show off my wristlet? I'm hoping!
Should I even bother bringing it if it will be in another bag anyway? Heck yes!
Will it get wet/rained on/ripped/dirty/ruined? Hope not!
Should you bring your Coach bag? Absolutely! IF you are diligent about protecting it. Otherwise, maybe consider other options.

 

[Julie521]

I have the same one in the smaller size. I use it for a little camera bag. Before kids, I too carried much less stuff!!!

However, in addition to your list, I'd need my camera, sunblock, sunglasses, and possibly a water bottle. Earlier this year I got a black Coach backpack at the outlets. I use it at Disney and it works great. It's the same fabric as your wristlet. It repelled water very well, when we got caught in a downpour. It's also really rugged.

My sister uses a crossbody when she goes to Busch Gardens. It's bigger than the wristlet, yet not too big.

Water bottle.. didn't think of that! I think we are going to get one of those ones that have the caribeners and my fiance could carry that for me. then i could throw a couple of those little flavor packets in mine. I am going to look for those crozz body bags too. I know coach has some, I just dont know about the patterns they have!

 

[sukhakuli]

My cross body bag is a Disney Dooney, perfect for the parks. I am getting a Disney dooney messenger, as well.

Those Gucci belt bags, is that just a Gucci fanny pack? Does being Gucci make it cool? Back when I wasn't too embarrassed to wear a fanny pack, it was totally the way to go in the parks. But if Gucci makes it OK....

 

[Julie521]

This might be even better!

 

[Cee]

If that is all you are bringing, I think it will work. I only carry a small fanny pack myself. I think the folks that bring bigger bags are those who have children and have to carry snacks and diapers, etc.

Have fun and congratulations!

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

My fiance and I will be going to Disney on our honeymoon next september. I love Coach, and was thinking about asking for a new something for there for Christmas. I was just wondering if anyone had advice as to how something like this would work for our trip. I plan on just bringing my KTTW card, our honeymoon registry gift card, some cash, my camera and cell phone (blackberry). Fiance will have cargo shorts on to put his cell and small camera in as well, and I can throw it in my bag if needed. I have heard so many people carrying backpacks and big bags, and I don't want to have to lug around anything that big. What does everyone think of this? It is their large wristlet.

Congratulations! That sounds SO romantic! The bag is beautiful ~ it's a great choice! You have great taste.

This might be even better!

Love this! Both bags are so nice it's too hard to choose!

If that is all you are bringing, I think it will work. I only carry a small fanny pack myself. I think the folks that bring bigger bags are those who have children and have to carry snacks and diapers, etc.

Have fun and congratulations!

Me too!! I love my fanny pack(s) -- WDW only, of course! I have to have my hands free so I wear a fanny pack aka hip bag. I have both of these and a LV one that I use just for Disney.

My homage to all things fanny pack ~

 

[DRDISNEYMD]

My cross body bag is a Disney Dooney, perfect for the parks. I am getting a Disney dooney messenger, as well.

Those Gucci belt bags, is that just a Gucci fanny pack? Does being Gucci make it cool? Back when I wasn't too embarrassed to wear a fanny pack, it was totally the way to go in the parks. But if Gucci makes it OK....

I know for a fact Neiman Marcus carries the Gucci Belt bag. Gucci also has a solid black one that mirrors the monogram one.

 

[goofyredraider]

MUST...HAVE ...COACH ...FANNY PACK. I am a coach addict...and that is so much better than the cool points I lose with the one I have now.

 

[SKG123]

I use my SUTTON SIGNATURE SWINGPACK from Coach. What I love about it is I can unsnap the one snap and run my camera case through the strap and also a small umbrella. That way I have everything I need and I'm not carrying a bigger bag or purse. It holds my small wallet, phone and a small thing of sunscreen. Hope that helps and you get a new bag soon! I'm also addicted to coach also.

 

[P00H1010]

Everyone has different wants and needs from a purse on vacation. For me, I hate to "carry" things when I'm walking around all day. When buying souvenirs I either get them sent to my room or I buy them closer to the end of the day so I'm not carrying around all day. I feel that stuff like that gets bothersome after a while...so a wrislet would get on my nerves lol

Here is what I have found my last 2 trips to WDW. My first trip I wasn't sure what kinda of purse to bring with me, I ended up buying a medium sized cross-body purse. It was ok, it fit everything I needed and I had no problem on rides. The only problems I had with it was the shoulder that it was on started to get a little sore after a few days from holding all of the weight and it gave me a weird tan where it "crossed over" .

For this trip I brought a cross-body as well as a drawstring backpack purse. I wasn't planning on bringing the backpack but it was free...it was the "bag" when I bought a pair of Skechers shoes, so I thought why not? lol. The first day I did the cross-body and the next day I tried the backpack and never changed back....loved the backpack! The weight was evenly distrubuted on both shoulders so my shoulders never hurt & it never felt heavy. On rides I either put in it my lap, in the provided pouch on the ride or on the floor with a strap around my leg. It really worked for me.

 

[Schmeck]

Now I want one of those coach 'waist packs' myself - since I do not wear the compartment over my fanny, I do not call them fanny packs Maybe 'hip pack' would sound better?

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

It would drive me nuts. It would be banging on my side, banging on my wrist or I'd have to hold it in my hand.

I use a small cross body bag. Holds the little things I bring in the park, plus my camera and smartphone. And in a pinch I can put a water bottle in it if I want to take some pictures but have a bottle of water in my hand.

And I don't have it falling into the condiment bar at Pecos Bills when I'm trying to get the ketchup, mustard, pickles, mushrooms, lettuce, tomatoes and onions for my burger.

 

[rblucy]

I think the second bag you found, the cross body bag will work better. It's just nice to have your hands free, especially if you're taking pictures or trying to eat an ice cream while walking or something. I have a Coach crossbody bag and I like it even if I'm just going shopping for the day. The only negative I can see is that you can't fit a long sleeve shirt or water bottle in it. I have a small North Face backpack that I use just for Disney that works perfect for me. I can fit my wallet, camera, phone, chapstick and a long sleeve shirt. There's also a mesh pocket in the front where I stick park maps for easy access. I like the backpack bc it's less girly than a purse so DH will hold it from time to time.

 

[sukhakuli]

Wow, fanny packs. Who knew? I guess if you put a designer label on it and charge 700 bucks, it's fashionable.

So, uh, how do I convince the husband I need a Disney Dooney messenger bag, if I grab one of those stylish fanny packs before I go? It's a mystery....