A Disney travel agent who's been to Disney World more than 1,000 times shares 11 things he always brings to the parks and 3 items he leaves at home

Monica HumphriesMay 3, 2022, 03:23 IST

Greg Antonelle's packing list includes a portable charger and umbrella, but he said he skips bringing bug spray to Disney theme parks.MickeyTravels/MickeyTravels/Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images

Travel agent Greg Antonelle estimates he's been to Disney World's parks more than 1,000 times.
Antonelle told Insider that he never forgets to bring a portable charger and Band-Aids.

To say Greg Antonelle has been to Disney a lot is an understatement. Antonelle is the co-founder of MickeyTravels, a Disney travel agency, and estimates he's been to Walt Disney World more than 1,000 times.

Greg Antonelle and his wife Elyssa Antonelle at Epcot in Orlando, Florida.Greg Antonelle/MickeyTravels

To say Greg Antonelle has been to Disney a lot is an understatement. Antonelle is the co-founder of MickeyTravels, a Disney travel agency, and estimates he's been to Walt Disney World more than 1,000 times.

The No. 1 thing he never forgets to bring is a portable phone charger.

Greg Antonelle always packs a portable charger when visiting Disney.Greg Antonelle/MickeyTravels

Inside his backpack, he always has sunscreen and a hat.

Greg Antonelle always brings sunscreen on a trip to Disney.Greg Antonelle/MickeyTravels/Friso Gentsch/picture alliance/Getty Images

If you're on the fence about bringing a stroller, pack it to be on the safe side.

Stroller parking at a theme park.Rosamar/Shutterstock

Antonelle doesn't go to Disney without an umbrella or rain poncho.

Greg Antonelle said he never visits Disney without an umbrella.Greg Antonelle/MickeyTravels

Comfortable shoes are also a must for Antonelle.

An arrow points to Greg Antonelle's sneakers.Greg Antonelle/MickeyTravels

So is a miniature first-aid kit.

A person holds a small first-aid kit.Amazon

A light sweater also fits in Antonelle's backpack.

Greg Antonelle and his family at Magic Kingdom Park where two of his kids wear sweaters.Greg Antonelle/MickeyTravels

Antonelle suggested packing a few snacks.

A person packs an orange into their backpack.Daniel Lozano Gonzalez/Getty Images

If you have kids, bring something to distract them in the long lines.

Hundreds of patrons wait in a queue to enter Disneyland Park on January 13, 2020, in Anaheim, California.Paul Rovere/Getty Images

You can save money by buying and packing souvenirs ahead of time.

A Bargain World Gift Shop, where customers can buy Disney character souvenirs.Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal Images Group/Getty Images

Skip packing entire meals unless you want to save money.

A cup of Disney's famous pineapple Dole Whip ice cream.Amanda Krause/Insider

You can leave the bug spray at home.

If you have skeeter syndrome, it's crucial you apply bug spray to prevent mosquito bites.Zbynek Pospisil/Getty Images

A water bottle is handy, but you can also always ask for a cup of ice water at any Disney eatery.

A person fills up a cup with ice.Jackyenjoyphotography/Getty Images

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A Disney travel agent who's been to Disney World more than 1,000 times shares 11 things he always brings to the parks and 3 items he leaves at home

To say Greg Antonelle has been to Disney a lot is an understatement. Antonelle is the co-founder of MickeyTravels, a Disney travel agency, and estimates he's been to Walt Disney World more than 1,000 times.

The No. 1 thing he never forgets to bring is a portable phone charger.

Inside his backpack, he always has sunscreen and a hat.

If you're on the fence about bringing a stroller, pack it to be on the safe side.

Antonelle doesn't go to Disney without an umbrella or rain poncho.

Comfortable shoes are also a must for Antonelle.

So is a miniature first-aid kit.

A light sweater also fits in Antonelle's backpack.

Antonelle suggested packing a few snacks.

If you have kids, bring something to distract them in the long lines.

You can save money by buying and packing souvenirs ahead of time.

Skip packing entire meals unless you want to save money.

You can leave the bug spray at home.

A water bottle is handy, but you can also always ask for a cup of ice water at any Disney eatery.