“Not on the list” isn't a yes
If an item isn't named on the official prohibited list we say so, and link the list. Every park and cruise line says security can still refuse anything.
Cruise bags get screened
Disney Cruise Line says banned items found in your luggage are confiscated and your bags reach the stateroom late, often late evening on boarding day.
Land and sea trip?
Pick both a park and a ship. A cooler that's fine at Disney World can be too big for the ship, and a power strip from the hotel can't come aboard.
Every item we track
| Item | Disney World parks | Universal Orlando parks | Disney Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power & electronics | ||||
| Power strip or surge protector | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Extension cords, power strips, multi-plugs and surge protectors are on the prohibited list. Found in your bag, they are confiscated and your luggage arrives late. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Extension cords, power strips and multi-plug outlets are prohibited. Device and USB chargers marked with a recognized U.S. or European conformity certification are the exception. Rule ↗ |
| USB charging block (USB ports only) | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ? Check first Not named. Disney Cruise Line bans "multi-plugs", so a single-plug USB charger is the safer choice. Ask Disney Cruise Line if yours has several ports. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Allowed when marked with a recognized U.S. or European conformity certification. Rule ↗ |
| Portable power bank | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Lithium batteries that are not punctured, swollen or damaged can come aboard. Never leave batteries charging unattended. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Handheld or clip-on fan | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Portable fans are collected for inspection by the Chief Electrical Engineer and returned if approved. Rule ↗ | ? Check first Royal Caribbean prohibits electrical items not designed for personal grooming unless reviewed. Ask before you sail. Rule ↗ |
| Sound or white noise machine | – | – | ! With limits Sleep and white noise machines are collected for inspection and returned if approved. Rule ↗ | ? Check first Royal Caribbean prohibits electrical items not designed for personal grooming unless reviewed. Ask before you sail. Rule ↗ |
| Baby monitor | – | – | ! With limits Baby monitors are collected for inspection by the Chief Electrical Engineer and returned if approved. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Baby monitors are named in the electrical items Royal Caribbean prohibits. Rule ↗ |
| Clothing iron or steamer | – | – | ✕ Not allowed Electric irons and steamers are prohibited. Every ship has self-service laundry rooms with irons. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Clothing irons and garment steamers are prohibited. Rule ↗ |
| Curling iron or flat iron | – | – | ✓ Allowed Curling irons and flat irons for hairstyling are allowed. Staterooms have small mats to set hot tools on. Rule ↗ | ✓ Allowed Personal hair appliances like curling and flat irons are permitted for personal use. Rule ↗ |
| Hair dryer | – | – | ! With limits Up to 110V/1500 W or 220V/2000 W (230V/2000 W on Disney Adventure). Every stateroom has a hand-held dryer. Rule ↗ | ? Check first May be prohibited depending on its specs. There is one in your stateroom. Rule ↗ |
| Coffee maker, kettle or rice cooker | – | – | ✕ Not allowed Coffee makers, blenders, hot plates, rice cookers, toasters and other heating appliances are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Royal Caribbean prohibits electrical items not designed for personal grooming unless reviewed. Rule ↗ |
| Streaming stick (Fire TV, Roku, Apple TV) | – | – | ✕ Not allowed Streaming devices are on the prohibited list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Walkie-talkies | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ? Check first Not named. Ham radios, scanners and wideband receivers are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Allowed up to 10 miles range and 5 watts, internal voice only, no external antenna. Rule ↗ |
| Drone or remote-control toy | ✕ Not allowed Drones and remote-control toys are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Power-driven or radio-frequency-controlled devices are prohibited (mobility devices excepted). Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Remote-controlled airplanes, drones, toy vehicles and droids are prohibited. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| String lights or LED light strands | – | – | ✕ Not allowed Seasonal or celebratory light strands are prohibited. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Bags, strollers & wheels | ||||
| Stroller | ! With limits Up to 31 in (79 cm) wide and 52 in (132 cm) long. Stroller wagons are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✓ Allowed You may bring your own stroller; Universal also rents double strollers at USF, Islands and Epic Universe. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Wagon or stroller wagon | ✕ Not allowed Wagons and stroller wagons are prohibited in every theme park and water park. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Wagons are not allowed, except collapsible wagons. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Scooter, skateboard or Heelys | ✕ Not allowed Skateboards, scooters, inline skates and shoes with built-in wheels are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed The Code of Conduct prohibits using skateboards, roller blades, bicycles and scooters. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Bicycles, scooters, skateboards, roller or inline skates and wheeled shoes are not allowed on board. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Hoverboard or Segway | ✕ Not allowed Wheeled devices with fewer than 3 wheels, or that cannot stay balanced when stopped, are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Power-driven devices are prohibited unless used as a mobility device. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Hoverboards and Segways are not allowed on board. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Backpack or park bag | ! With limits Bags and backpacks (with or without wheels) must be 24 x 15 x 18 in or smaller. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Bags are X-rayed at entry. Suitcases and bags with wheels are prohibited. Rule ↗ | – | – |
| Folding chair | ✕ Not allowed Folding chairs are not allowed in theme parks, water parks or Disney Springs. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Folding chairs are prohibited. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Cameras | ||||
| Selfie stick | ✕ Not allowed Selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles are not allowed in theme parks or water parks. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Not on the prohibited list, but the Code of Conduct requires selfie sticks to be secured on attractions. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Allowed in most areas if retracted and under 18 in. Longer ones stay in your stateroom and are used only ashore. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Tripod or monopod | ! With limits Only if it fits inside a standard backpack and extends no more than 6 ft (182 cm). Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Allowed retracted and under 18 in. Longer ones stay in your stateroom and are used only ashore. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Food & drink | ||||
| Snacks and outside food | ! With limits Allowed if not in glass and not needing heating, refrigeration or temperature control, and no pungent odors. Tell security at entry. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Outside food is prohibited, except food needed for medical or special dietary needs and baby food or formula. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Nonperishable snacks in original factory-sealed packaging only. No homemade, precooked or perishable food. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Non-perishable prepackaged food in limited quantities. Rule ↗ |
| Water bottle | ! With limits Nonalcoholic drinks are allowed, but not in glass containers. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Bottled water is allowed, up to 2 liters per guest. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Non-alcoholic drinks as carry-on on boarding day, up to 12 standard (17 oz) cans, bottles or cartons per stateroom. Rule ↗ |
| Cooler | ! With limits Up to 24 x 15 x 18 in. No loose or dry ice; reusable ice packs are recommended. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Only soft-sided coolers smaller than 8.5 x 6 x 6 in. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Up to 12 x 12 x 12 in, carry-on only, and only for medications, baby food or nonperishable dietary items. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Glass bottles or jars | ! With limits Glass containers are prohibited, except small containers such as baby food jars (and at Disney Resort hotels). Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Glass is prohibited. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Wine, beer or alcohol | ✕ Not allowed Alcoholic beverages are prohibited, except at the Disney Resort hotels. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Alcohol or drinks containing alcohol are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Guests 21+ may bring 1 unopened bottle of wine or sparkling wine (750 ml max) or 6 beers (12 oz max), in carry-on bags. $20 corkage in dining rooms. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Each guest of drinking age may bring 1 sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne on boarding day. Beer, seltzer and liquor are held until the end of the cruise. Rule ↗ |
| Baby food, formula or breast milk | ! With limits Small glass baby food jars are the one exception to the glass ban. Other outside food must not need heating or refrigeration. Rule ↗ | ✓ Allowed Baby food and baby formula are on Universal's list of permitted items. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Breast milk in carry-on only. Bottle warmers and sterilizers are prohibited; Guest Services lends a limited number of approved ones on request. Rule ↗ | ? Check first Bottle warmers, sanitizers and other baby necessities may be allowed after case-by-case review. Email Special_needs@rccl.com before you sail. Rule ↗ |
| Toys, costumes & decor | ||||
| Balloons | ! With limits Not allowed at Animal Kingdom, the water parks or Animal Kingdom Lodge. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Balloons and kites are prohibited on board. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Costume (kids and adults) | ! With limits Guests 14 and older can't wear costumes or masks. Younger kids can, but masks must not cover the whole face. No clothing that drags on the ground. Rule ↗ | ! With limits No costume masks, veils or long trains. Face paint may cover at most half the face. Homemade wands must be rounded at both ends. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Toy guns, toy swords or lightsabers | ✕ Not allowed Objects or toys that look like firearms or weapons are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Items with the appearance of a weapon are prohibited; the costume policy bans swords and weaponry. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Toy guns and replicas are prohibited. Exceptions: store-bought light sabers, plastic toy pirate swords and plastic store-bought Mjolnir hammers. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Weapons, including replicas, are prohibited. Rule ↗ |
| Cruise door magnets and decorations | – | – | ! With limits Magnetic signs are welcome. No tape or adhesives, no sound or video, nothing on walls or ceilings ($100 repair fee). Magnets won't stick to the wooden Concierge doors on Disney Dream and Fantasy. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Over-the-door organizer or hooks | – | – | ✕ Not allowed Over-the-door hanging organizers and hooks are prohibited (they scratch the doors). Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Flags, banners or signs | ✕ Not allowed Flags and banners are not allowed in theme parks or water parks. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Flags, banners and signs may not hang from any part of the ship, including verandahs. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Candles, incense or diffusers | – | – | ✕ Not allowed Candles, incense and diffusers are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Items with open flames are prohibited. Rule ↗ |
| Pool noodles, floats or inflatables | ! With limits Non-Coast Guard approved flotation devices and swim noodles are not allowed at the water parks. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Pool noodles and inflatable pools, rafts and floats are prohibited. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Balls, golf clubs or sports gear | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Golf clubs, tennis racquets and balls are allowed but stay in your stateroom and are used ashore. Bats, boogie boards, fishing gear and dive gear are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Allowed if stored in your stateroom and not used in public areas. Rule ↗ |
| Safety & personal | ||||
| Pocket knife or multi-tool | ✕ Not allowed Knives and weapons of any kind are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Weapons and items that can be used as a weapon are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Knives of any blade length are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Knives and sharp objects are prohibited, as are tools over 7 in. Rule ↗ |
| Small scissors | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Only blunt-ended scissors with blades 4 in or shorter. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Only small grooming scissors with blades under 4 in. Rule ↗ |
| Vape or e-cigarette | ! With limits Smoking and vaping only in designated outdoor smoking areas; the parks are smoke free. Rule ↗ | ? Check first Universal's Code of Conduct limits smoking to designated areas (one per park) but doesn't name vapes. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Prohibited on Disney Adventure sailings from Singapore, where e-cigarettes are illegal. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Vapes and e-cigarettes may not be taken ashore in Mexico. Rule ↗ |
| Marijuana, including medical | ✕ Not allowed Marijuana, including marijuana-enriched products, is prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Marijuana and any item containing cannabis are prohibited. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Prohibited, including medically prescribed marijuana and products containing THC or CBD. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Prohibited regardless of medical authorization or local legality. Rule ↗ |
| Pets | ✕ Not allowed Pets are prohibited except service animals (dogs and miniature horses). Pets are allowed only at designated pet-friendly Disney Resort hotels. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Only trained service animals are permitted. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Pets are prohibited on board. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Pets are not allowed; service animals are permitted under Royal Caribbean's policy. Rule ↗ |
| Chewing gum | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Prohibited on Disney Adventure sailings from Singapore. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
| Laser pointer or flashlight | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ | ! With limits Flashlights and laser pointers are prohibited during Halloween Horror Nights. Rule ↗ | ✕ Not allowed Lasers are prohibited. Rule ↗ | • Not on the list Not named on the official list. Rule ↗ |
Official pages we checked
- Walt Disney World Property Rules: prohibited items
- Walt Disney World FAQ: outside food and drink
- Universal Orlando Policies and Restrictions (Conditions of Entry, Code of Conduct)
- Universal Orlando Childcare Services (strollers)
- Universal Orlando Theme Park Services (lockers)
- Disney Cruise Line: Prohibited and Restricted Items
- Disney Cruise Line FAQ: stateroom door decorations
- Disney Cruise Line FAQ: verandah decorations
- Disney Cruise Line FAQ: alcohol
- Disney Cruise Line FAQ: lithium batteries
- Royal Caribbean FAQ: prohibited items onboard
- Royal Caribbean FAQ: food and drinks you can bring
Questions
Can I bring a power strip on a Disney cruise or Royal Caribbean?
No. Disney Cruise Line prohibits extension cords, power strips, multi-plugs and surge protectors, and confiscates them at screening. Royal Caribbean also prohibits extension cords, power strips and multi-plug outlets; its exception is device and USB chargers marked with a recognized U.S. or European conformity certification.
Can you bring a wagon to Disney World?
No. Walt Disney World's property rules prohibit wagons and stroller wagons in every theme park and water park, and strollers can be no larger than 31 in wide and 52 in long. Disney Cruise Line does not allow wagons on board except collapsible wagons. Universal Orlando's prohibited list does not name wagons.
Are selfie sticks allowed at Disney World and Universal?
Not at Disney World: selfie sticks and hand-held extension poles are banned in the theme parks and water parks. Universal Orlando's prohibited list doesn't include them, but its Code of Conduct requires selfie sticks to be secured on attractions. On Disney Cruise Line they can be used in most areas if retracted and under 18 in.
Can I bring food and drinks into Disney World and Universal?
Disney World allows outside food and nonalcoholic drinks if they aren't in glass, don't need heating or refrigeration and don't have pungent odors. Universal Orlando prohibits outside food and drinks except bottled water (up to 2 liters per guest), food needed for medical or special dietary reasons, and baby food or formula. Universal only permits soft-sided coolers smaller than 8.5 x 6 x 6 in.
How much wine can I bring on a Disney cruise or Royal Caribbean?
Disney Cruise Line: guests 21 and older may bring one unopened bottle of wine or sparkling wine (750 ml max) or 6 beers (12 oz max), in carry-on bags, with a $20 corkage fee in the dining rooms. Royal Caribbean: each guest of drinking age may bring one sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne on boarding day; beer, seltzer and liquor are held until the end of the cruise.
What size bag or cooler can I bring to Disney World?
Bags, backpacks and coolers, with or without wheels, must be no larger than 24 in long, 15 in wide and 18 in high. Loose ice and dry ice aren't allowed; Disney recommends reusable ice packs.
Can I put magnets on my Disney cruise stateroom door?
Yes. Disney Cruise Line welcomes tasteful magnetic signs. Skip tape and adhesives, sound or video elements and anything on corridor walls or ceilings (damage carries a $100 fee). Magnets won't stick to the wooden Concierge stateroom doors on Disney Dream and Disney Fantasy.
What does "Not on the list" mean?
It means the item isn't named on that park's or cruise line's official prohibited-items page. It isn't a promise that it's allowed: every list says security can refuse any item. When in doubt, ask the park or cruise line before you pack it.
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