Disneyland Outfit Ideas

Deciding on what to wear to Disneyland can make or break a trip! Cute and comfy is the name of the game with all of these Disneyland outfit ideas.

A day in Disneyland or at any Disney theme park is absolutely magic!

But I’m not exaggerating when I say that a day can be just about ruined if you’re uncomfortable in what you’re wearing.

We’ve experienced it all — heat, cold, blisters, chafing, too many layers, not enough storage, and more!

So after having worked as a Disneyland cast member (and being a Magic Key holder for many years), I’ve put all of my very best knowledge to use for you when it comes to Disneyland outfit ideas!

Make sure you read through the whole post to get my exact recommendations and the tried-and-true pieces I’ve worn on so many days in Disneyland.

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How to Decide What to Wear to Disneyland

When you’re considering Disneyland outfit ideas, there are a few main factors to consider.

Weather

The main consideration for me is weather!

I know that lots of folks go to Disneyland or a Disney park and prioritize wearing their cutest outfit for photos, or putting on all of the Disney merch in their closet.

But speaking from lots and lots of experience, the most important factor in choosing a Disneyland outfit is weather!

The parks tend to be warm during the day and chilly as soon as the sun goes down.

Because of this, I always have layers for myself and my kids as well.

Comfort

Equally important! There’s truly no worse bummer to a Disney day than wearing something uncomfortable and having to manage it all day.

Consider shoes: don’t wear in new shoes on a park day, and make sure that they’re nice and supportive and won’t give you blisters. I absolutely love these sneakers for a full day of park walking.

In the summer, I actually prefer to wear sandals in the park – Birkenstocks or any other sandal with good arch support are definitely recommended.

Think of your bottoms: if you have a skirt, wear shorts underneath. If you’re wearing shorts, be sure you’re prepared to have bare legs touching the seat of any ride you sit down on. And if you have pants, make sure they fit well and can withstand a day of walking.

And for the rest of your Disneyland outfit ideas, just make sure you wear things that you don’t need to constantly fiddle with or adjust.

Adding Merch to Your Disneyland Outfit

If you like to show a little school spirit, dust off your favorite Disney gear and wear it proudly!

Wearing Mickey is an easy way to get into the spirit, and it doesn’t add a lot of bulk or heat to your outfit. Just be sure your ears don’t pinch, or you’ll end up with a headache.

My personal favorite is my Mickey Conductor hat! It’s tough to find but you can still sometimes get it at Oswald’s in Disney’s California Adventure. (Here’s a pair I found online!)

I also prefer to get Disney merch outside of the parks or Downtown Disney if I can help it, as you can find it at much more affordable prices.

Target often has a great online selection of Disney clothes, as does Kohl’s.

And Etsy has an amazing selection of really unique and fun Disney stuff to wear, too!

You can find the cardigan that I’m wearing below right here.

Bags and Backpacks

If you have kids young enough to need a stroller, this is a piece of cake! Most of the things you bring with you into the park can just stay in the stroller.

But if you don’t have a stroller, you need to think a little more strategically about how to carry around what you need.

Disney parks do have lockers in case you want to store things during the day. However, these do cost money to rent, and then you don’t have immediate access to your stuff all day.

Our solution is to carry a small backpack, or at minimum, a crossbody bag.

My requirements for any bag that we bring are that it’s at least large enough to carry a small water bottle and snacks. With a crossbody bag, you can travel pretty lightly this way, especially if your kids are old enough to each carry their own bag.

If you need a little more space, find a backpack that’s comfy on your shoulders and can fit water, snacks, extra clothing layers, sunscreen, and so on.

Here’s the crossbody Mickey bag I’m wearing in the photo below.

Wearing Hats to Disneyland

I’m big on sun protection, especially for my face, so you’ll often see me in a hat at Disneyland (if I’m not wearing ears!).

If you decide to wear a hat, be prepared that you may need to take it off on certain rides.

What to Wear to Disneyland When It’s Cold

Layers, layers, layers!

Even in the winter, Anaheim can be warm during the day. But we’ve also spent some freezing nights wishing we had another sweater!

In the winter, we layer with a t-shirt, long sleeve shirt, heavy sweater or jacket, and either a scarf or hat (or both!).

Have Fun!

At the end of the day, the most important thing to wear with your Disneyland outfit is anything that will help you keep your mind off of your clothes and on the magic!

You don’t want to be uncomfortable or distracted while you’re spinning in the teacups or hugging Mickey.

So wear the outfit that will allow you to feel free and easy, and have a magical day! xoxo

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