Secret Tips for your Disneyland Paris SPRING PACKING List

Ooh la la, Paris in the Springtime! From the pink cherry blossoms to warm spring rain watering the yellow tulips, this is the season the Disney parks have never felt more alive. But is the weather predictable? No, I am afraid it is not! You will love this post as it will help you prepare for changeable conditions in March, April and May (so you can have the best time ever!). Here’s your essential Disneyland Paris Spring Packing List for first-timers.

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➡️ Psst: If you are looking for a different season, I also have awesome packing lists for Summer and Winter!

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What We Will Cover in this Post

Clothing and shoes to take to Disneyland Paris in Spring (March, April and May)
My 7 best packing tips and tricks
What to pack in your backpack (essentials for comfort, health and hygiene, practical items to make your day easier)
Food and drink to take in the parks
How to keep your belongings safe
Bonus tips for your Disneyland Paris spring packing list (➡️ hotel hacks, budget tips and organising valuables)

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1. What Clothes to Pack in Spring (March, April and May)

In the springtime, Disneyland Paris is full to the brim with beautiful flowers, lush trees and little birds singing their love songs.

But, no matter how gorgeous and sunny the parks look, be on guard for spring rain!

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That’s why wearing layers is my number one tip for first-timers going to Disneyland Paris in spring.

Sweaters, Jackets and Rain Jackets

Throughout March and the first part of April, when rain is quite likely, temperatures can still feel cool. Take a warm, waterproof raincoat or rain jacket.

From late April to May, when there is less rain, pack a light water-resistant jacket or coat with a hood. I like to buy mine from Sainsbury’s or Decathlon. ✏️ PRO TIP Take an extra plastic bag with you to roll up a wet jacket, and store it in your backpack when the rain clears.

If you don’t have a jacket, a thick cardigan will also keep you warm. Just make sure to pack a disposable poncho for those surprise showers.

A Disneyland Paris spring packing list is not complete without a raincoat! A blonde woman wearing a bright orange rain jacket and daisy-themed Mouse Ears headband is carrying a backpack and standing in front of the Disney castle — Spring weather at Disneyland Paris can sometimes be cloudy, rainy and windy (like on this day in March!) But if you are prepared with layers and raincoat, you will still have the best day ever!

Tops and Bottoms

Jeans, t-shirts and hoodies will keep your options open with changeable weather. Or, try pairing your tops with shorts/skirts and tights.

Another option for spring is leggings with a long top.

If it’s really cold, I love to wear fleece-lined tights with a long dress or maxi skirt.

As spring weather is unpredictable, you will find that zippered sweatshirts and light, buttoned cardigans give you more flexibility for layering.

Close up of colourful pink and yellow trainers covered with rain protector waterproof overshoes. A wet rainy pavement reflects the silhouette — Although this photo was taken in the torrential Florida rain, these shoe covers are also my son’s essentials for Disneyland Paris! His beloved sneakers stay nice and dry, no matter what.

✏️ 4 PRO TIPS SHOES for Disneyland Paris in Spring

You can’t go wrong with comfortable trainers. I have worn New Balance dozens of times and my trusty Nike Air Max just as many. I see a lot of Sketchers in the parks, and I hear they are really comfortable, too. Anything you can walk 20,000+ steps in is a good choice!

Are spring showers on the forecast? As I mentioned in What to Wear to Disneyland Paris in EVERY SEASON, we tried this genius idea – waterproof shoe protectors. These are perfect if you don’t want to bring boots, but you also don’t want to ruin your trainers if a downpour occurs.

It doesn’t hurt to use a spray protector on your shoes. I wore my white New Balance trainers in March with drizzly rain, and this suede protector worked a treat.

If it’s not predicted to rain, I might chance it by wearing sandals. My favourite walking sandals are these amazingly comfortable flatforms from Teva. I can go 2 weeks and many miles at Disney World Florida in them, so Paris is a breeze! Just make sure your sandals have good padding and ankle straps.

➡️ More of my best tips for shoes in warm weather are in Summer Shoes for Disneyland Paris.

A closet in Hotel Santa Fe holds an orange raincoat, a blue Disney backpack and a small black suitcase — Packing staples for spring at Disneyland Paris: sturdy raincoat, Disney backpack, and a small, lightweight suitcase

2. These are My 7 Best Packing Hacks

I love packing for my Disneyland Paris holiday, and I have 7 pro tips to make it easier and save space.

1. Roll clothes. To save space in your luggage, roll your clothes tightly. You can also roll your underwear up, tucking them inside your bras.

2. Pack strategically. Try packing your socks in your shoes. Then, put your shoes in your case first because they take the most amount of room. Placing them with the shoe’s sole facing the inside edge of your case will keep everything else cleaner. (It will also stop things getting crushed when you stand your case up!)

3. Limit your shoes. I try to limit myself to one spare pair of shoes per person in our suitcases. This comes in handy if the shoes we’re wearing get soaked in a storm (or a toddler enjoys puddles a little too much…). Or, if our feet hurt, it really helps to do alternate days with different pairs of shoes.

4. Wear your bulkiest clothing. If you are short on space and/or weight limit (ie for flights!), wearing your coat and heaviest shoes will help a lot.

5. Take a little extra for emergencies. I like to pack a fresh outfit for each day of our trip, with an extra T-shirt and at least two spare pairs of underwear and socks. Once, I got stranded in Disney for an extra 3 days because of strike action on the Eurostar, and I was grateful to have that extra bit of clothing. But don’t go overboard. People dress casually at Disneyland Paris, you don’t need separate daytime and evening outfits, even for dinner out.

6. Bundle your outfits together. This is especially helpful if you are travelling with kids. Keep a top, bottom, underwear and socks as one complete bundle and getting ready for rope drop will be that much faster in the morning!

7. Neatly organise your clothes. Finally, roll up your outfit bundles and put them into a packing cube to keep all your clothes tidy. I also use big Ziploc bags for my kids’ outfits and for my delicate Mouse Ears.

A blue backpack printed with Disneyland icons sits on the floor in a queue — I like to tie a **card lanyard** to my bag and use it for my **Disneyland Paris PhotoPass+**. It makes it faster to fish it out when everything gets a bit hectic at the character meets. You can buy them in most Disney gift shops, or there is a **similar lanyard** and a card holder on Amazon.

3. Disney Park Bag Essentials

Packing for a Disney holiday has specific requirements that other holidays do not. Here are my park essentials to put in your day bag when visiting Disneyland Paris in Spring.

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I like to organise my backpack items into 4 categories: essentials, health and hygiene, practical items and fun Disney extras.

10 Essentials for a Comfortable Day

Gloves and a hat if it’s particularly chilly. I like to have these on hand for my family to watch the fireworks at night.
A lightweight umbrella
Sun cream for your face
Lip balm – it gets so dry in the parks, trust me, you need this!
Hand cream
Sunglasses for watching the afternoon parade and a sunglasses case
Poncho for surprise showers (these are reuseable, these are disposable)
Shoe covers (as mentioned above)
Spare socks during rainy weather (there is nothing worse than wet feet)
Refillable water bottle

6 Things for Health and Hygiene

Painkillers and medication (especially paracetamol as it is not available in the parks or in close vicinity)
Anti-bac hand gel or spray
Hand wipes for sticky fingers (these Panda wipes are my favourite, they’re great for wiping messy fast-food tables, too!)
Travel tissues
Mini First Aid Kit: a few plasters for scrapes or blisters, mini Savlon gel or antiseptic wipes
Feminine hygiene products

4 Practical Items

A sizeable power bank for your phone and children’s devices (this is the portable charger I use, it charges up fast and can do two devices at once). Don’t forget the charger cable.
Your phone. Download the Disneyland Paris app before your trip. More useful apps are MagiPark for ride wait times and HeadsUp for games to play in the queue
A few extra sandwich bags for leftover food or snacks
A plastic bag for wet jackets or souvenirs to bring home

5 Fun Disney Extras

Autograph book and pens if you are meeting characters
Mouse Ears headband
Disney trading pins
Glowsticks for kids
Bubble wands (or you can buy them in the park)

A blonde woman in an orange raincoat is taking a selfie in an elevator. She is holding a phone with a lanyard and backpack. She is smiling — After my mobile was stolen from my backpack (on a bus in London – not at Disney), I switched to using a **phone lanyard**. I love it because not only does it feel safer, but my phone is close to take all the Disney photos I want.

🤓 Good to Know: 3 Tips for Bag Safety

Although I don’t enjoy thinking about safety while I’m at the Happiest Place on Earth, it would be foolish to come unprepared for an opportunist thief.

If you are planning to watch the nighttime fireworks, or if you are using any hotel shuttle (trust me, they are crowded!), be ready for a potential pickpocket. Here are my 3 best hacks for keeping your bag and phone safe:

1. Lock up your purse, backpack and luggage with a mini padlock, especially in heavily crowded areas or at times when you might be distracted. These zipper locks are great, too.

2. Consider using a money belt or hip pack for passports (it’s a legal requirement to carry passports with you in France)

3. My favourite safety hack: Use a phone rope to keep your mobile close to you. It’s handy for taking pictures of characters on the fly as well!

A blonde woman in Bright blue sequin Mouse Ears is holding a plate with a crepe on it — Although I bring lots of snacks into the parks, I can’t resist a Disney chocolate crepe. I love them so much, I named this blog after them! 😋

4. Drinks and Snacks to Take in the Parks

There are plenty of dining choices at Disneyland Paris, from the royal princess dining experience at Auberge de Cendrillon to quick service restaurants in Fantasyland and Adventureland.

You can also grab iconic snacks like Mickey ice cream bars, popcorn buckets, Minnie cake pops, Mickey beignets, chocolatey crepes (my favourite!) and much more.

But it doesn’t hurt to pack a drink and snack in your bag for long queues for rides and shows. A quick refreshment while waiting for the shows, parades and fireworks can make your Disneyland day more bearable (especially if you have kids!).

Some of My Family’s Favourite Snacks to Save Time and Money at Disneyland Paris

Wrapped pastries (like pain au chocolat)
Protein bars
Nutrigrain strawberry or blueberry bars
Plain, caramel or chocolate rice cakes
Individual bags of popcorn or crisps
Fruit Yo-Yo Bear
Tiny packets of Haribo sweets or Freddo chocolates
Graze boxes, flapjacks, corn nuts
Dried mango or banana chips
Maryland chocolate chip cookies in individual packets
Rice Krispy bars
Small juice boxes
Mini cans of soda
Mini squeezy squash (great for flavouring water for kids)

The pavement is shiny with newly fallen rain. People in raincoats and carrying umbrellas are strolling through Discoveryland in Disneyland Paris. The sky is partially cloudy and it looks like it has been raining — Spring days at Disneyland Paris can sometimes be wet. If you’re not bringing a raincoat, be prepared with a **travel poncho**

5. Last Bits for Your Disneyland Paris Spring Packing List

We have covered all the clothes, shoes, backpack essentials and snacks you should put on your Disneyland Paris spring packing.

Final 3 Packing Tips for Disney

1. If you’re on a budget, bring a hot flask to take tea or coffee from your hotel with you into the park. (I do this anyway because it’s hard to find decaf at the kiosks.)

2. Don’t forget to bring a few essentials for your Disneyland Paris hotel or Airbnb. My favourites: an extension lead with USB slots, a European power converter, swimming costumes and flip flops, and plastic bags for wet swimsuits and dirty laundry.

3. Keep your valuables organised. I prefer to use a document wallet for our passports, Eurostar tickets or boarding pass, our Disneyland Paris printed park tickets, and travel insurance documents. In a separate travel purse, I have Euros to buy snacks in the parks, my debit and credit cards, and our UK GHIC cards (European health cards that entitle you to the equivalent of emergency NHS medical care).

Most of all, have an awesome time! Make lots of memories! And enjoy the springtime weather with Mickey.

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