Orlando Packing List
Everything you need for your Orlando trip
A curated packing list with product recommendations from frequent Orlando visitors. Check items off as you pack, and grab anything you still need before your trip.
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👕 Clothing
Lightweight, breathable, and quick-dry — essentials for Florida heat
UPF 50+ long sleeve hiking shirt
EssentialLightweight, breathable, roll-up sleeves, UV protection — perfect for Florida's intense sun.
33,000ft Men's UPF50+ Long Sleeve Hiking Shirt
£35.99
Moisture-wicking short sleeve shirt
EssentialOne of the most recommended travel shirts — moisture-wicking, quick-dry, wrinkle-resistant.
Columbia Men's Tamiami II Short Sleeve Shirt
£45.00
Packable waterproof rain jacket
EssentialFlorida gets afternoon thunderstorms daily — a packable jacket folds to nothing in your bag.
Packable Waterproof Rain Jacket
£25.99
Quick-dry hiking trousers
Lightweight, water-resistant, loads of pockets — ideal for theme park days.
YSENTO Women's Quick Dry Hiking Trousers
£29.98
Compression travel socks
EssentialEssential for long-haul flights — reduces swelling and DVT risk. Also great for all-day park walking.
Compression Travel Socks (8-Pack)
£16.99
Light layers for AC and evenings
Indoor rides and restaurants blast AC. You'll shiver after being outside in 90°F+ heat.
👟 Shoes
You'll walk 8-12 miles daily — your feet need to be sorted
Comfortable walking trainers (men's)
EssentialSuper comfortable all-day walking shoe, easy on/off at airport security.
Skechers Men's Summits Slip-On Trainers
£40.00
Comfortable walking trainers (women's)
EssentialLightweight, cushioned, and built for covering miles at Walt Disney World and Universal.
Skechers Women's Summits Trainers
£40.00
Sandals for pool and resort
Perfect for pool days, resort hopping, and giving your walking shoes a break.
Birkenstock Arizona Sandals
£55.00
🎒 Bags & Luggage
The right bags make all the difference at the parks and airport
Theme park day backpack
EssentialThe gold standard day bag — comfortable, durable, fits water bottles, ponchos, and snacks.
Osprey Daypack (Proxima)
£60.00
Cabin bag (airline underseat)
Fits underseat dimensions perfectly — avoid baggage fees on the way out.
LOVEVOOK Cabin Bag 40x30x20
£18.69
Anti-theft crossbody bag
Keep cards, phone and passport secure while exploring — slash-proof, RFID blocked.
Anti-Theft Crossbody Bag (RFID Blocking)
£16.99
📦 Packing & Organisation
Stay organised from suitcase to hotel room to park bag
Packing cubes
EssentialThe most recommended packing accessory — keeps your case like a portable wardrobe.
Eagle Creek Pack-It Packing Cubes
£28.00
Hanging toiletry bag
Hang it from the hotel bathroom hook — everything accessible without unpacking.
NISHEL Hanging Toiletry Bag (4 Sections)
£13.99
Family passport holder with AirTag slot
EssentialHolds 4 passports, boarding passes and cards — with a dedicated AirTag slot built in.
WALNEW RFID Family Passport Holder
£16.99
Digital luggage scale
Avoid excess baggage charges at the airport — weigh your bag before you leave the hotel.
FREETOO Digital Luggage Scale
£10.99
Ziplock bags (gallon size)
EssentialWaterproof storage for phones during rain, wet swimsuits, dirty clothes. Multi-purpose lifesaver.
💤 Flight Comfort
Make the transatlantic flight as comfortable as possible
Memory foam travel neck pillow
EssentialMemory foam moulds to your neck — essential for the long-haul transatlantic flight.
SKROSS Memory Foam Travel Neck Pillow
£21.90
Travel pillow + eye mask + earplugs set
All-in-one sleep kit for the flight — pillow, blackout mask and earplugs in one pack.
Travel Pillow + Eye Mask + Earplugs Set
£13.59
☀️ Sun & Heat Protection
Orlando sun is brutal — protect your skin and stay cool in the parks
Kids SPF 50+ sun lotion
EssentialFlorida sun is intense — kids need SPF 50 reapplied every 2 hours at the parks.
NIVEA Kids SPF 50+ Sun Lotion 200ml
£6.00
Once-a-day sunscreen SPF 50
EssentialApply once in the morning and you're covered all day — perfect for busy park days.
P20 Once-A-Day Sunscreen SPF 50
£18.60
Cooling towels
EssentialWet, wring and wave — instant cooling in Florida's heat and humidity. A game changer in queues.
Sukeen Cooling Towels (4-Pack)
£9.99
Portable rechargeable fan
12-hour battery, 5 speeds — keep cool in long queues at Universal or Disney.
Kouric Portable Rechargeable Handheld Fan
£12.99
Sunglasses with UV protection
EssentialPolarized lenses reduce glare on water rides and bright pavement. Don't forget them!
🏥 Health & Comfort
Stay healthy and comfortable through long park days
Motion sickness wristbands
Essential for kids and adults on long flights or who get motion sickness on simulator rides.
Sea-Band Motion Sickness Wristbands
£7.40
Pain relievers (ibuprofen/paracetamol)
EssentialHeadaches from heat, sore feet from walking. Don't waste time finding a first aid station.
Plasters and blister pads
EssentialEven with great shoes, blisters can happen after 20,000+ steps. Carry a few in your day bag.
Hand sanitizer
EssentialYou're touching handrails, lap bars, and menus all day. Parks provide sanitizer but it runs out.
Insect repellent
EssentialOrlando mosquitoes are aggressive, especially at dusk near water attractions and resorts.
📱 Tech & Travel Accessories
Stay connected, keep everything charged, and protect your valuables
Universal travel adapter
EssentialUS plugs are different — this charges all your devices with USB-C and USB-A ports from one adapter.
MOMAX 70W GaN Universal Travel Adapter
£29.99
Portable power bank
EssentialKeep phones, cameras and earbuds charged all day in the parks — no hunting for outlets.
Anker 20,000mAh Power Bank with Built-in USB-C Cable
£25.99
Apple AirTags for luggage
Pop one in every bag — track your luggage, stroller, day bag and carry-on instantly.
Apple AirTag (4-Pack)
£99.00
Waterproof phone pouch
EssentialKeep your phone dry on water rides at Universal and SeaWorld — essential in Orlando.
Waterproof Phone Pouch with Lanyard (2-Pack)
£6.99
Packing Pro Tips
- Roll clothes instead of folding to save space and reduce wrinkles
- Pack a spare outfit in your carry-on in case luggage is delayed
- Bring one outfit per park day plus 2 extras. Laundry services are available at most resorts
- Ship heavy items (sunscreen, water bottles) via Amazon to your hotel to save luggage space
- Use packing cubes to organize by day or family member
- Wear your heaviest shoes and jacket on the plane to save luggage weight