Taking our own food into Disneyland

[Sponz1]

I know the park says you can't take your own food or beverages into Disneyland, but many people say they do it. Has anyone had a recent experience taking food into Disneyland. We want to take granola bars and bottled water. Thanks!

 

[Californian Elitist]

That's actually allowed, they just encourage you to eat the big lunches people take in the picnic area. I take food in all the time.

 

[TP2000]

Granola bars and bottled water in a backpack or handbag are fine. It's when you get into multi-course meals that the CM's at the main entrance balk. And you may not bring in a cooler; those need to be left in the lockers at the shaded picnic area just to the west of the main entrance turnstiles.

Disneyland Picnic Area - Wave at the monorail as it goes by during lunch!

 

[JamieD]

We took granola bars, Wheat Thins, Gatorade, etc and never got hassled. I saw a number of coolers in the park and watched a large family eat their pre-made sandwiches in the French Market. I even saw a family on Wednesday (7/9) making sandwiches -- packages of bologna and all -- on Main Street.