The countdown to our Walt Disney World trip is in the single digits! ✈️ The excitement level in our house is off the charts as we finish up all of the preparations for our visit to the happiest place on Earth.
One of my favorite preparation activities is planning what I will wear in Walt Disney World. I love Disney and I love fashion so the two make for a fun combination! In this post, I am excited to reveal my Disney Outfit Guide where I will share all of the outfits that my daughter and I will be wearing to the vacation kingdom!
I will note, here, that this post is NOT sponsored and at this time, does not contain any affiliate links. All of these pieces were 100% selected by me and paid for with my own money. All opinions are my own and are always truthful and genuine regardless of sponsorship, referral links and/or affiliation.
H O W I P L A N M Y O U T F I T S
Planning a Walt Disney World vacation can sometimes feel overwhelming, let alone deciding what to pack. To even begin planning what I’ll pack and wear starts with our vacation’s itinerary. If this term seems daunting, don’t panic! Your itinerary doesn’t have to be complicated – – it’s just a rough outline of your plans for each day. ? For you Disney veterans, time to whip out your color-coordinated, laminated schedule (just kidding).
Questions to ask: What parks will you be visiting on each day? Where and how are you traveling? Are you planning any themed or character meals?
You will note that I theme every. single. outfit. That’s because I love it! Doesn’t mean you have to. For me, it adds to the fun of my vacation and I also look back on clothing that I’ve worn on our vacation and can reminisce about a special moment associated with it.
W H E R E T O S T A R T ?
Here are my tried and true, tested tips for choosing clothing for a Walt Disney World vacation:
❃ Choose clothing that is light and breathable.
In Florida, it’s hot (and humid)! Almost all year round. For park days, that means choosing clothes that are light and breathable and avoiding heavy fabrics.
If you don’t plan to do laundry while on vacation, it also means packing more outfits than you think you may need. Because who wants to wear the same clothes you sweat through at the dinner you’ve been looking forward to all year long?
You probably don’t need an extra outfit for every day of your trip, but pack some extras so you can transition from day to evening feeling refreshed and ready for more fun.
❃ Pack appropriate rain attire.
In Florida, it likes to rain, a lot. (I’m rocking your world with my meteorological knowledge, I know). But seriously, no matter the time of year, central Florida is prone to rain showers that can pop up from almost nowhere.
Be sure to pack appropriate rain attire like ponchos or a rain jacket. Both have pros and cons but I would suggest that bring either your poncho or rain jacket with you to avoid overpaying for one at Walt Disney World.
❃ Dressing up for dinner is OPTIONAL!
While it’s fun to dress up for special dinners, it’s not mandatory! There are only a select few restaurants with dress codes but otherwise, standard “resort wear” is perfectly acceptable. Dress codes for all of the restaurants in Walt Disney World can be found on disneyworld.com.
Most have a common sense approach, only restricting torn/ripped clothing, clothing with obscenities, things like that. If you want to dress up, do it! It’s your vacation! But if shorts and t-shirts are your jam – – that’s fine, too.
❃ Wear comfortable shoes.
If you take nothing else away after reading this, I hope you remember this tip. The parks (and many of the resorts) are enormous, labyrinths of spaces for you to enjoy – – on foot. You cannot underestimate the amount of walking you will do at Walt Disney World. It’s likely the most walking you do at one time, ever.
Don’t believe me? Pull up Walt Disney World on Google Maps or Google Earth and check out the distance between the EPCOT park entrance and the American Adventure pavilion (also found in EPCOT). Go ahead, I’ll wait.
In short, it’s a looooong walk between those two points because, oh I forgot to mention, you can’t make that walk in a straight shot. ?
My best recommendations for shoes at Walt Disney World are sneakers/trainers that have support for your foot. There are so many options out there depending on your arch, your foot width, you name it. Now is the time to find the perfect kind for you.
And lastly, whatever you do, break. them. in. Even worse than picking the wrong shoes is wearing brand new shoes. Blisters = worst vacation ever.
H O W I P L A N M Y O U T F I T S
Keeping all of the above things in mind, I begin by planning my outfits for each day. I usually bring one outfit for day and one outfit for evening or dinner. Shorts and a shirt or a dress/romper for day time at the theme parks and I love wearing dresses for evening where we have dinners planned.
As I mentioned, I choose comfortable shoes that I’ve already broken in to wear to the theme parks. For dressier outfits, I try to choose a neutral pair of shoes that will coordinate with almost anything so I am not tempted to pack every pair of shoes I own!
M Y D I S N E Y O U T F I T G U I D E
Travel Outfits
Me:
- Matching Disney Bound t-shirt from Etsy
- Jeans by Warp + Weft from Stitch Fix
- Personalized Minnie Mouse sweatshirt for mom from Etsy
- Matching Rifle Paper Co. Keds sneakers from Keds.com
Amelia:
- Matching Disney Bound t-shirt from Etsy
- Jeans by Cat & Jack from Target.com
- Matching Rifle Paper Co. Keds sneakers from Keds.com
Dinner at Narcoosee’s & Evening at Magic Kingdom
Me:
Amelia:
- Wilderness Explorer dress from Etsy
- Butterfly sandals by Children’s Place
Morning at Disney Hollywood Studios
Me:
- Bo Peep t-shirt from Uniqlo.com
- White shorts from Talbots
- Rose Gold Adidas sneakers by Adidas
- Toy Story ears from Etsy
Amelia:
- Bo Peep t-shirt from Kohl’s
- Jean shorts by Cat & Jack from Target.com
- Sneakers by Ralph Lauren from Zappos.com
Pool Cabana Day
Me:
- Blue Maxi dress from Amazon.com
- Rose gold sandals by Havaianas from Zappos.com
- Ariel ears from shopdisney.com
Amelia:
- Jasmine romper by Disney from Kohls.com
- White sandals
Dinner at Jiko, Animal Kingdom Lodge
Me:
Amelia:
- Yellow dress by Children’s Place
- Butterfly sandals
Day at Animal Kingdom
Me:
- Lion King romper from Torrid.com
- Rose gold sneakers by Adidas
- Animal print ears from shopdisney.com
Amelia:
- Lion King dress from shopdisney.com
- Rifle Paper Co. sneakers by Keds
Dinner at Cinderella’s Castle
Me:
- Jasmine dress from shopdisney.com
- Star Wars flats
- Jasmine ears from shopdisney.com
Amelia:
Morning at EPCOT & Bon Voyage Breakfast
Me:
- Mickey hat tee from shopdisney.com
- Jean shorts from lanebryant.com
- Rifle Paper Co. sneakers by Keds
- Bubblegum Wall ears from shopdisney.com
Amelia:
- Ariel t-shirt by Disney
- Aqua tulle skirt
- Sneakers by Ralph Lauren
Resort Day & Breakfast at Grand Floridian Café
Me:
Amelia:
- Jean romper from StitchFix.com
- Butterfly sandals
Storybook Dinner at Artist Pointe, Wilderness Lodge
Me:
- Snow White Apple dress from shopdisney.com
- Star Wars flats
Amelia:
- Snow White dress from shopdisney.com
- Black flats from childrensplace.com
Morning at Magic Kingdom & Travel Home
Me:
- Halloween t-shirt from shopdisney.com
- Black shorts from Talbots.com
- Rifle Paper Co. sneakers by Keds
- Briar rose gold ears from shopdisney.com
Amelia:
- Magenta Minnie t-shirt from Kohls.com
- Jean shorts
- Rifle Paper Co. sneakers by Keds
Me:
- Red Head Pirate costume from shopdisney.com
- Black sneakers by Toms from Zappos.com
Amelia:
- Red Head Pirate costume from Walt Disney World
- Gold sneakers from childrensplace.com
Me:
- Halloween t-shirt from shopdisney.com
- Black shorts from Talbots.com
- Black sneakers by Toms
Amelia:
Y O U R T H O U G H T S
So that’s it! I hope you found my Disney Outfit Guide helpful. What are your tips for what to wear to Disney? What are your favorite pieces to wear? We love hearing your feedback – – and we and our readers may even find something they love – – so please share your thoughts below in the comments!
Xoxo,
