Theme park packing list and bag policy guide (2026)
Compare the bag limit before you pack, then open the park guide for food, lockers, prohibited items, strollers and wheelchairs. This is an unofficial guide built from each operator's own published rules.
Theme park bag policy comparison
Compare entry, food and storage rules side by side. Open a park guide for the complete policy, source list and review date.
| Park | Bag entry | Food and drink | Lockers and loose articles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disneyland Resort | Bag entry24 x 15 x 18 in (61 x 38 x 46 cm). Bags, coolers, suitcases and backpacks must be no larger than 24 x 15 x 18 inches. | Food and drinkOutside food and nonalcoholic drinks are allowed if they need no heating, processing or refrigeration. | Lockers and loose articlesInside-park lockers cost $7 or $10 per day; outside lockers cost $7, $10, $12 or $15 per day. |
| Universal Orlando Resort | Bag entryUniversal publishes no general backpack size box, but suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. | Food and drinkGuests may bring up to 2 liters of bottled water plus food for medical, dietary or infant needs. | Lockers and loose articlesSome attractions require loose articles to be left with a non-rider or secured in a locker. |
| Six Flags | Bag entrySix Flags does not publish one chain-wide bag size box; the exact entry policy can vary by park and event. | Food and drinkGreat Adventure prohibits outside food, drinks, coolers and grills, with limited allergy and infant-food exceptions. | Lockers and loose articlesLoose articles must be left with a non-rider or secured in a locker where an attraction requires it. |
| Walt Disney World Resort | Bag entry24 x 15 x 18 in (61 x 38 x 46 cm). Bags, coolers, suitcases and backpacks must be no larger than 24 x 15 x 18 inches. | Food and drinkOutside food and nonalcoholic drinks are allowed for personal use if they need no temperature control or processing. | Lockers and loose articlesTheme-park lockers cost $10, $12 or $15 per day, depending on size and park. |
| Cedar Point | Bag entryCedar Point publishes no general daytime bag-size maximum on its current park policy page. | Food and drinkOutside food, beverages, picnic baskets and coolers are prohibited; unopened plastic bottled water is allowed. | Lockers and loose articlesCedar Point offers all-day lockers with unlimited access and movable lockers that transfer among ride locations. |
| Busch Gardens | Bag entryBusch Gardens publishes no chain-wide backpack size box; bags are screened and location rules differ. | Food and drinkWilliamsburg prohibits coolers and picnic meals but allows one water bottle and one small snack per person. | Lockers and loose articlesTampa all-day lockers cost $15, $20 or $25; ride lockers start at $4 for two hours. |
| Dollywood | Bag entryDollywood publishes no general bag-size maximum, but all bags and belongings may be searched. | Food and drinkCoolers, food and drinks are not allowed, except one unopened bottle of water per person. | Lockers and loose articlesFront Gate all-day lockers cost $17; floating ride-to-ride lockers cost $12 for the day. |
| SeaWorld | Bag entrySeaWorld Orlando publishes no general backpack size box, but luggage, wheeled bags and suitcases are prohibited. | Food and drinkOutside food, drinks and coolers are prohibited except bottled or refillable water and approved dietary or infant food. | Lockers and loose articlesDaily rental lockers are inside the Orlando entrance in sizes from 13 x 7.5 inches to 22 x 13.5 inches. |
| Kings Island | Bag entryKings Island publishes no general daytime bag-size maximum on its current park policy page. | Food and drinkUnopened or empty water bottles and baby food are allowed; other outside food, drinks and snacks are prohibited. | Lockers and loose articlesLockers are available for rent, but the current official FAQ does not publish one park-wide price. |
| Hersheypark | Bag entryHersheypark publishes no general bag-size maximum, and all hand-carried items are subject to search. | Food and drinkGuests may bring one sealed plastic water bottle per person or an empty refillable bottle; other outside food and drinks are not permitted. | Lockers and loose articlesDay lockers are located around the park, and complimentary ride lockers serve five named attractions. |
| Universal Studios Hollywood | Bag entryUniversal publishes no general backpack size box, but suitcases, wheeled bags, hard coolers and large soft coolers are prohibited. | Food and drinkGuests may bring up to 2 liters of bottled water, small snacks and food for medical, dietary or infant needs. | Lockers and loose articlesAll-day lockers cost $8, $12 or $15, depending on size, with unlimited access. |
| Knott's Berry Farm | Bag entryThe daytime park publishes no general bag-size maximum; all bags are inspected at entry. | Food and drinkUnopened or empty water bottles, baby food and food for special dietary restrictions are permitted. | Lockers and loose articlesAll-day lockers cost $15 to $25; 10 x 13 x 17 inch ride lockers serve three major coasters. |
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