Didn't know where to put this... Disneyland EDC

[ferret_guy]

I didn't know where to put this,
What would you put in an EDC for Disneyland?
I would think:
Cash
cell phone
Water
Packable Jacket (weather dependent)
sunscreen
lipbalm
sunglasses
Park Map

[the_alias]

Moved to Other Gear - seems a better fit.

I'd add:
Handkerchiefs
Playing cards
Pen and paper

[majorhavoc]

A hat. Maybe some snacks for the little (and not so little) ones? Are you going on any water rides? A spare change of underwear.

Does your cell phone have a camera? If so and you're NOT staying the night in the Magic Kingdom, make sure you snap a pic of the closest parking lot sign, lots of theme park visiters forget by the end of a long day.

[CarolinaPeach]

With regards to water rides, if you can safely stow a camera or phone somewhere while on the ride that's good. Otherwise, you'll need something to protect that gear from getting doused (plastic bag, maybe?).

[Bostoned]

You should put in a collapsible baton to beat your way through the lines at some of the rides.

Or a hat and some SPF lip balm.

[Aonghus]

One Cheap emergency poncho / person.
Small dry bag / case for electronics. Besides water rides, it can rain...a lot.
Unless you want to pay mucho dinero for bottled water, something to carry water in PLUS something to make it taste better (gatorade packs, etc.). Florida water (at least at the parks) tastes like ass to me...YMMV.
Snacks (a couple of granola bars / fruits bites / hard candies / apples)
Those neck, tyvek coolers (made by Frogg Toggs?) that you drape around your neck to stay cool...they work, especially with the kids and they keep cranky kids sane in the heat of the day.
1st Aid Kit w/ plenty of band aids and wipes.
Sunscreen. Didn't really ever have any problems with bugs, but you could just get that Avon bug spray w/ spf30 and just carry that.
Sunglasses...it's Florida
If you have a smart phone, there are som good disney apps out there.

(planning our 4th trip to Disney world this fall...it's the kids and the wife's "Happiest Place on Earth")

[duodecima]

Moved to Other Gear - seems a better fit.

I'd add:
Handkerchiefs
Playing cards
Pen and paper

I second this - playing games in line with the kiddo was a lifesaver.
Depending on your season - those spray mister/fan combos can also be a lifesaver. We didn't have one, and it was the best $17 I have ever overpaid for something, on a 102 degree August day...

[Doctorr Fabulous]

WP bag for the cellphone...hell, for everything. Crack bags for all the little things (cellphone, etc). Extra cellphone battery if available, or AA recharge kit. "Missing person meet up" spots around the park, marked on the maps. Basic meds for headache, nasea, diarrhea, etc.

[ghost792]

A hat. Maybe some snacks for the little (and not so little) ones? Are you going on any water rides? A spare change of underwear.

Wide brim hat. I wear my old boonie hat to outdoor events all the time because I can wet it down and stay cooler. Looks goofy, but comfort is important.

[PackLemming]

Depending on how you want to tackle the crowd issue.

Naughty!
A small can of fart spray to squirt every few meters as you shuffle along the queue for the rides.

(Liquid Ass lolololololol)
Nice
A light collapsible sitting stool for when your waiting in the queue's.

[smokinbunta]

I'd make sure not to have too much valuables inside the pack tho, since if you get on a loopdy loop roller coaster, you'll have to put the pack down on the platform or their little cubby slots..... sometimes people grab the wrong pack or sometimes thieves... And maybe tie some sort of identification down inside the pack so if you do get a mix up/ catch a thief you have proof it's yours.

[0122358]

You should put in a collapsible baton to beat your way through the lines at some of the rides.

Or a hat and some SPF lip balm.

[Lycosa]

As mentioned the lines can be brutal. Anything to waste time while waiting in line is a bonus.

I'd also bring along some Mickey ears for camoflauge.

Other than that, your typical things to take out wherever you go apply. My wife saw this and wanted me to add.. bring your checkbook. You're going to need it. (my personal reccomendation is lubricant so it doesn't hurt so bad when you have to pay for something at the park)

[by-the-throat]

Snacks and drinks are a must, and in quantity. Resturaunts don't open up until well after the park does.

I also concur that sunscreen is a big plus. A lot of time the lines are out in the open and you'll spend a lot of time baking in the sun.

For smokers, I think an ECig or some dip is prudent. There are smoking areas, all carefully hidden, but they are pretty far off track sometimes. However, I do enjoy smoking with people there; except for the foreigners (and me) everyone looks all ashamed.

Also, here's a suggestion on something fun to do-go to any costumed cast member and respond to them as if they were the character they are portraying. They'll jump right into an impromptu scene with you or your kid.

Here's some useful resources: http://www.wdwinfo.com/

[Shmerlin]

Snacks
Water, preferably w/ some sort of insulator around it. If you don't have something like this your water will be hot by noon`ish.
COMFY walking shoes.
A little travel size of goldbond/talc powder.
wet wipes/baby wipes.
sunglasses and a cheapo-poncho, it's florida, in the summer you'll need both
Some OTC type meds, Headache, nausua, etcs. You don't need the full bottle of everything, just enough to get you and who ever you're going with through the day.
Phone w/ charger, as while they are hidden, there are a quite a few places to plug your phone in and a dead phone is just extra weight.
Camera

Patience, this is the one thing that I seem to forget the most when we go and my wife will usually have to remind me that all the people around are there to have fun also. They really aren't, despite it seeming so obvious, out to specifically ruin my day. LOL.

Edit add: Also, because we have little ones, we also bring diapers/pull ups, sippy cups, bottles formual ect. along with AT MINIMUM 2 changes of clothes for the little ones.... Having gone through the "Explosive poopy pants in winter of `10" we vowed to never be caught short again.

If you're goign with more than just a small group, IE wife/wife & kids, where you expect to be right next to each other all the time. I suggest getting a set of FRS/GMRS radios. We got some the last time we went up and brought my mom with us. She had a tendency to take my oldest along with her to rides and stuff while we fed/changed the baby. Those little radios were awesome.

[nyarlotep]

When I went a few years ago, I had a fanny pack w/ a couple bottles of water on it. When I got there, I saw people with Camelbaks. That's the way I'd go if I was doing it again. Snacks, sunscreen, a hat, walking shoes, a little umbrella for shade, and something to do to ease the crushing boredom of waiting in line, are all good suggestions.
Bring spare memory cards for your camera; I ended up taking more video than I'd planned on and was happy I had more cards.
Bring your debit card, but have some cash on hand too. That simplifies minor transactions.

ETA: This is Disneyland in California, correct, not Disneyworld?

[ferret_guy]

When I went a few years ago, I had a fanny pack w/ a couple bottles of water on it. When I got there, I saw people with Camelbaks. That's the way I'd go if I was doing it again. Snacks, sunscreen, a hat, walking shoes, a little umbrella for shade, and something to do to ease the crushing boredom of waiting in line, are all good suggestions.
Bring spare memory cards for your camera; I ended up taking more video than I'd planned on and was happy I had more cards.
Bring your debit card, but have some cash on hand too. That simplifies minor transactions.

ETA: This is Disneyland in California, correct, not Disneyworld?

I was thinking about both is there something different you would bring?

[nyarlotep]

I've never been to Florida, but as I understand, in the summer it's hot as hell like Cali but a lot muggier. I'd bring a few bandannas to mop my brow with, and make sure my sunscreen was water resistant. Also, I wouldn't go in the hotter/busier parts of the year.

[Lycosa]

I've never been to Florida, but as I understand, in the summer it's hot as hell like Cali but a lot muggier. I'd bring a few bandannas to mop my brow with, and make sure my sunscreen was water resistant. Also, I wouldn't go in the hotter/busier parts of the year.

Problem is, the hotter parts of the year are the slower times of the year. Here in Florida, we get the most tourists in the winter when the 'snowbirds' come down for the winter. Even people that live here don't like the hottest parts of the year. Humidity? ya, take a deep breath and drown.

[maldon007]

All good stuff, I really love to bring food... Saves $$ and time in lines. They don't "allow" it (I think) but they have never stopped us, even with a biug cooler full of goodies/drinks.

Good shoes... Sun glasses... good camera... good stroller... wide brim hat... fluid battle plans!

[elkhills]

We go to Disneyland 4-5 Xs a year, Season Pass holders. All good suggestions so far but for us its all about the drinks and snacks. You can bring all the plastic bottles and snacks you want, they don't say a word at the bag check, which is a bit of a joke.
One peculiarity of the weather here is that it can be cool enough to need a sweater until afternoon, and then what do you do with the sweater? I bought a collapsable backpack to stow them in, but haven't been back to try it out yet.
Disposable ponchos are good for one use only so after you guys ride Splash Mtn good luck getting them back in the baggies. I splurged on a couple nicer backpacking ponchos recently and will be packing them on the next trip.
Last suggestion- a small flashlight. It will come in handy in some of those dark line ques.

[The7thNazgul]

I might actually recdommend a larger flashlight. Why? So it can be used as a weapon, if it ever comes to that. I mean, if you are choosing between two items, and one can be used as a weapon better, that can't be bad, right?

[maldon007]

Come on, this is ZS... even our smallest flashlights are weapons.

[ais4122]

No one mentioned the FastPass for your EDC, or the Mickey Mouse Pen and autograph book. Looking forward to attending the Star Wars Weekend in June, hope its not too hot.