Originally Posted By Doom Buggy Driver The apple sacks topic made me think of this. We often take in a cooler to put in the picnic area and some drinks and small snacks in our cargo pockets or fanny packs. Has anyone been told that they cannot enter Disneyland because they were trying to bring in too much food and that they needed to put it in a locker or get rid of it before entering? I am just curious how much outside food is allowed or too much according to Disneyland?
Originally Posted By MerryMouseWife I have never had a problem with bringing even sandwiches and fruit, and drinks and other snacks. I have brought it in a backpack and use a locker. I just don't make anything with mayonaise. I will also freeze a bottle or two of water to help it keep cool.
Originally Posted By Elderp ^ What is wrong with having a refillable mug at WDW?? When we were there right before we left for the park we would fill up with our beverage of choice then we would use them to fill up with ice. We showed the cast members everytime we did it. They had no problem with it, in fact they thanked us for not wasting their cups. Also when we went to DAK they were very helpful because they didn't give us any lids or straws. We would buy our sodas and then put them into our ice filled mugs.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<What is wrong with having a refillable mug at WDW??>> Nothing, but if you're using a WDW mug at DLR...
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Yesterday (the 16th) we brought in a large fannypack (meant for day hikes) stuffed with food, no issues. We also enjoyed liberal amounts of ice and water from the French Market and the Pizza Port, as well as ice from Rancho Z.
Originally Posted By iamsally Sandwiches already made are allowed. Along with snacks and fruit and beverages in plastic. I had told my daughter this but she misunderstood and took a loaf of bread and sandwich makings. She was told to go to the picnic area and make the sandwiches or rent a locker. We were in a hurry so they got a locker for $16! ! !YIKES. So if you take in food make sure that it is already prepared. Also, if you have any special dietary needs like diabetes or dialysis they HAVE to let you take in your own food.
Originally Posted By Elderp ^ Interesting. I once made a bunch of sandwiches and but it back in the bread loaf sack and they didn't say anything to me.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains ^^ More interesting - I made sandwiches and had them in baggies and was told I should feel free to enjoy them in the picnic area not in the park.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS We always bring food into the park. Sandwiches, frozen grapes, water, granola bars, fruit snacks. Have never had anyone say anything. Gottaluv, I'm wondering if just maybe the CM thought you didn't know about their picnic area and wanted to mention it to you.
Originally Posted By DLTheo We have taken snacks and drinks in, such as 100 calorie snacks and juices boxes. One day on our last trip, however, I did see another person who was not allowed to take their food in. I didn't see what they had, so I don't know if the food was the issue or if that particular bag checker was more picky than most.
Originally Posted By -PegLegPete- I have seen a group in front of me at the the bag check tables told they could not enter with an ice chest in their stroller. This was about 4 months ago. I have no clue as to the contents of the cooler but the cast member looked inside and would not let them thru with it. But I have taken in a sandwich and a bottle of water with no problem. But I rarely take in more than a water or two.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS They will not let in glass items. Maybe that was the case with the cooler.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains <Gottaluv, I'm wondering if just maybe the CM thought you didn't know about their picnic area and wanted to mention it to you.> No we were told we couldn't bring it in the park - we ate them for breakfast instead - cancelled the ressies we had for breakfast! We did see a guy be told no glass too - it was funny watching him eat 4 pickles on his way to the gates!
Originally Posted By iamsally I know sometimes CM's get confused or bossy or just make arbitrary decisions. I have been told by people who seem to know what they are talking about that prepared food is okay. (One time we had bags of leftovers from Bocca's.) Last time we went in with sandwiches the CM even looked closely and said, "They are already made, okay then." In my daughter's case she had jars of peanut butter and jelly so I think they thought that was too much. Another line, another CM and they might have made it through. I would not hesitate to pull the *special diet* card as I do not eat park food. And I have to have a quick fix in case I get hypoglycemic.
Originally Posted By disneymamaof3 We always pack a lunch. I make sandwiches and put them in a tuperware container along with grapes. I put the container in the bottom of my backpack and our frozen water and juice pouches on top. I usually have chips and other snacks too. I have never been told that I can't take the food in. During the off season we'll eat inside the park, usually by the Plaza Garden Stage. When it's crowded we always use the picnic area. I have seen people told that they can't take in their glass Snaple bottles or their hard ice chests.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains THe last two times we were there - we saw people in both parks with the pullable ice chests and food out being made with CM's nearby never saying a word - usually when we see this it's by the monster's ride and garden stage - the CM by monsters was frustrated because the people left a huge mess for her to clean up they were really slobs about it!
Originally Posted By Mrs ElderP Let me add that I really enjoyed eating our picnic lunch in "The Court of Angels". It was lovely, peaceful, and close to the French Market for ice water refills. They have 2 benches in there, one of which is shaded at lunch time, one of which is not. The steps leading up to the cast only area (and the original entrance to "Walt's Apartment") are also partially shaded. We made sure we cleaned up after ourselved.
Originally Posted By sharon2 I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS!!!!! The food is part of the whole experience! OH NO!! This sounds like a day trip to the zoo!! I love a day at the Parks...the sights..the sounds..the FOOD!!! and an attraction or two thrown in just for fun..
Originally Posted By trekkeruss Of course a lot of people feel the food on offer at DL is bad. I go both ways: I bring in a sandwich, snacks, and fruit for lunch, and have a Disney dinner.
