So you’re all excited to visit Disney California Adventure Park, but you’re stopped at security because you have something in your bag that isn’t allowed in the park. Bummer, right?
Wondering what you can and can’t bring to California Adventure? To make your entry into the park easy, we have compiled a list of prohibited things at California Adventure and things you can bring without any worries.
Disneyland Resort in California takes security very seriously, so ensure you’re not carrying anything prohibited.
Here are the main things you need to know:
- The prohibited items include the usual items banned in most public places, like firearms, weapons, sharp objects, and illegal substances (including marijuana, which is legal in California).
- Only strollers are allowed, and wagons or trailer-like objects are prohibited.
- Your bag cannot be bigger than 24 inches.
- You cannot carry selfie sticks, large tripods, folding chairs, glass bottles, or large coolers.
- You can bring food, drinks (non-alcoholic), medicine, small cameras, umbrellas, and even your service dog.
The general idea is if the item’s too big, heavy, or sharp, it’s probably not allowed inside the park.
This article comprehensively lists things allowed or prohibited at Disney California Adventure.
Some of the prohibited items list additions are relatively new but strictly enforced, so even if you’ve been to the park before, you may want to read on.
You may be surprised to see some of the prohibited items!
What You Can Bring to California Adventure
Disneyland Resort has strict park rules that apply to all of the parks, including California Adventure. As such, they don’t have a list of allowed items.
However, based on the park rules, here is what you can bring to the park.
1. Food and Snacks
You can bring some food and snacks to the park, as long as they are in small plastic containers or packaging. This is a good thing as you can save some money on snacks.
Although plenty of food is available at the park, it’s not cheap. Plus, it is great to ensure you have something to feed your kids if they get hungry.
2. Strollers
Strollers are allowed in the park, but they must be 31 inches in width and 52 inches in length or smaller. If your stroller is bigger than that, there are strollers available at the park to rent, both single and double.
These aren’t just great for moving your kids around but can also store snacks and other small items.
3. Water and Drinks
You can bring water and non-alcoholic drinks into the park, which would be handy when you get thirsty from all the walking.
You can freeze the water bottles to keep them cool for longer. As the ice is contained inside the bottle, it doesn’t break the park rules.
4. Bags
You can bring a handbag or backpack that’s 24 inches long, 15 inches wide, and 18 inches high or smaller. You may also be able to take your bag on rides.
5. Medicine
Suppose you require any medication you may need to take while at the park; you can bring it with you. This includes over-the-counter and prescription medication (EpiPens, antihistamines, insulin, etc.).
6. Service Dogs
Disneyland Resorts are quite inclusive and try to accommodate people with disabilities or impairments as much as possible. So they allow service dogs (and even miniature horses).
However, they may not be allowed on some rides.
7. Battery Packs
You can bring a battery pack to charge your phone or other electronic devices.
8. Camera
You’re good if your camera isn’t as big as those for shooting films! Then, you can bring a DSLR or similar camera to take professional pictures.
What You Can’t Bring to California Adventure
Disneyland Resorts have increased the prohibited items list, and some entries might not make sense. Nevertheless, knowing what you shouldn’t bring into California Adventure is essential.
1. Weapons and Illegal Substances
You cannot bring firearms, ammunition, knives, or other weapons. You can’t even bring toys that look like weapons (for example, toy guns or swords).
Similarly, you can’t bring illegal substances or marijuana into the park.
2. Wagons
Starting in 2019, Disneyland Resorts banned the entry of wagons and stroller wagons at its parks. In addition, anything that can be pushed or towed, except for a stroller, is not allowed.
3. Coolers
Unfortunately, you can’t bring most coolers into the park. Only small soft-sided coolers are allowed and have the same size requirements as bags.
So, you can keep small cooler bags(up to six-pack size) for drinks or medication. Also, you can only keep reusable ice packs. Don’t put loose ice cubes in the cooler!
4. Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, or Vapes
California Adventure is a no-smoke zone, so you can’t bring cigarettes, e-cigs, or even your vape. It’s better to leave them in your room or locker.
Similarly, matches or lighters are also not allowed as they are a fire hazard.
5. Glass Containers
When packing food or drinks, ensure none are in glass containers, as those are not allowed inside the park. However, small glass baby food jars are permissible.
6. Costumes/Masks
Costumes and masks are not allowed for anyone 14 or older. Masks for children cannot cover the entire face.
Face masks for safety can be worn. However, Disney no longer requires visitors to wear face masks.
7. Selfie Sticks and Tripods
Selfie sticks became popular with park visitors trying to capture selfies on rides. However, they have been banned from the parks at Disneyland Resorts.
The main reason is that you can lose it on a ride, which is a safety hazard. Don’t understand why? Just watch Final Destination 3!
Tripods or monopods that fit inside your backpack are acceptable but cannot be longer than six feet.
8. Folding Chairs
Folding chairs are not allowed in Disney theme parks, including California Adventure. But don’t worry; there are plenty of benches in the park for sitting down!
9. Skateboards, Scooters, and Motorcycles
Motorcycles, unicycles, tricycles, scooters, and skateboards are all prohibited in California Adventure. Even skates are not allowed!
10. Speakers
Disney considers speakers to cause disturbance for other visitors and staff, so you can’t bring your Bluetooth speaker to the park.
11. Drones
Drones with cameras can be a huge safety hazard in a park-like California Adventure, so they are not allowed.
Other Things You Can’t Bring
Here are some of the other things Disneyland Resort doesn’t allow at California Adventure:
- Alcohol.
- Sporting equipment.
- Horns and whistles.
- Music instruments.
- Pepper spray or other self-defense devices.
- Slingshots.
- Wrapped gifts (If you have a gift with you, don’t wrap it, as security should be able to see it).
Conclusion
The list of prohibited items at Disney California Adventure Park is similar to what most public places prohibit, for example, weapons, sharp objects, large backpacks, alcohol, etc.
Still, there are several other things you can’t bring, such as selfie sticks, vapes, ice, skateboards, and Bluetooth speakers. However, you can bring snacks, water, drinks, small bags, strollers, and cameras.
As long as you follow the rules and don’t bring any prohibited items, your entry into the park will be smooth and easy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can You Bring Hydro Flask to California Adventure?
Hydro Flasks are allowed in Disney parks. You can bring water bottles and flasks into the park.
Hydro Flasks are a good choice as they keep water cool for a long time.
Is Makeup Allowed in California Adventure?
There are no rules prohibiting taking makeup into California Adventure. However, if the security doesn’t allow you to take makeup items inside the park, you can keep them in a locker.
