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1. A pair of noise-canceling headphones that will help cut some of the over-stimulation down when you need it. I have a sensory-sensitive kid, so we rarely leave home without a good-quality pair of noise-canceling headphones. However, Disneyland is SO full of sensory overload (food smells, fireworks, crowd noises, crying kids, music, ride sounds, fun toys, balloons, bubbles, etc.) that any young kid might find themselves overwhelmed.
2. A minimalist character dress allowing any little beeb to feel like a princess without the discomfort of a full-size dress.
3. A portable device charger so you don't need to panic when it's only 1 p.m. and your phone is somehow already at eight percent.
4. A small cooling towel that will come in super handy when standing in a long line that feels like a literal swamp. Just soak it in water, wring out, and voila — instant relief.
5. A pack of brightly colored scarves to tie on your stroller to make it stand out in a sea of identical strollers.
6. A stroller fan for keeping everyone cool no matter how hot it gets.
7. A roomy stroller organizer to help utilize every bit of carrying space you have because you're going to want it for snacks, hydration, first aid, and more.
8. And a convenient, collapsable, and low-profile stroller cup holder that can be attached to hold one of your many Disney beverages or can be an extra snack holder for your kiddos.
9. A sit or stand stroller adapter because sometimes older kids need a little rest, too. My oldest was 5 for two of our three trips last year and although she doesn't need the stroller anymore, there were points where she just needed a rest from walking. This stroller adapter is low-profile, can provide a sit or stand option, and allows your older kids a little break while you're hoofing it across the park.
10. An insulated backpack that will help keep snacks fresh, sunscreen cool, and still hold what you need. It also has side pockets big enough for a water bottle — keeping your hands free to double-fist churros.
11. And a small, freezable snack pack that will keep refrigerated snacks cold all day. Finally, you can keep string cheese at the ready.
12. A fanny pack to help keep your essentials like cash, a credit card, your phone, and hand sanitizer easily accessible. While backpacks are great for storing most items, do you really want to schlep it down and back over your shoulder every time you want blue milk or a churro? I think not. Keep the big items in the back and have the essentials close at hand to save yourself some energy.
13. A toddler backpack with a harness because at some point they WILL demand to be out of the stroller and seeing Rapunzel in the distance will be far too great a temptation.
14. A stroller strap to help your bigger kid stay with you without having to steer the stroller with one hand. This strap is low-profile, but super helpful when your little Wilderness Explorer needs more direction on how to stay together.
15. A 40-ounce water bottle with a carrying strap because your current emotional support water bottle is definitely going to get cumbersome. A strap to keep the weight of those 40 ounces confined to the stroller or your backpack is pure magic.
16. A pack — or more — of antibacterial wipes because you do NOT need to come home from Disneyland with strep throat. A quick wipe before digging into a churro or after a ride where your kiddo was touching every single handrail can provide a lot of relief and some germ management.
17. A small game to make standing in line with older kids a bit more fun. Since Disneyland trips are about family bonding, make the most out of waiting times and have some additional fun together!
18. A high-quality, nonsticky, and no-residue facial sunscreen because you deserve a sunscreen that will protect your skin and help you to not feel like a ghost who broke free from the Haunted Mansion from all of that residue.
19. A sunscreen applicator tool that is a much more pleasant experience than your hands pulling every angle of their face in an effort to get full coverage while your kid is desperately trying to run away.
20. A parent-and-me matching set of Minnie Mouse ear hats because at Disneyland, it's 100% OK to be a little extra. Lean into it.
21. A sun shade extender for the stroller because there is literally no stroller with a large enough sun shade. With enough shade, perhaps your overstimulated and overtired toddler has a chance of napping for a few minutes.
22. A heavy-duty, waterproof phone carrying case with a lanyard to keep your phone from leaping out of your pocket and straight into a puddle of whatever sticky substance is inevitably behind you.
23. A Disney ears headband that will save you time and money once inside the park. Don't get me wrong — I'm a sucker for Disney souvenirs, but my kid with decision anxiety had so much stress trying to choose the perfect ears that she didn't decide until the evening of our last night there. By pre-buying the perfect ears and heading into the park, we could have saved a lot of time and she would have still been perfectly happy.
24. A pack of glow-in-the-dark bracelets to help keep kids entertained even when bedtime has come and gone. Avoid that overtired meltdown while waiting for the fireworks by pulling out something novel.
25. A blank autograph book to get all of those character signatures without having to immediately brave a gift shop before meeting your first character.
26. An anti-chafing balm to protect your thighs from the miles of walking you're bound to do. Use this balm and feel the freedom to wear whatever the heck you want.
27. And some blister relief bandages for when your heels just weren't prepared for the amount of walking it takes to get from the Mickey pretzels to the Galaxy's Edge Cantina — but it's definitely worth the effort to do it again.
28. A super compact first aid kit to help take care of minor scrapes quickly rather than having to go all the way to a first aid station. Also helpful for when your clumsy toddler trips and can only be placated by a bandage.
29. A few packets of electrolyte powder to help fuel your body and avoid dehydration as you carry your kid who apparently somehow forgot how to walk but you have 10 minutes until the next parade starts.
30. A pocket-size blanket to help you have a clean, marked space for parades while not taking up much backpack space for the rest of the day.
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