15+ Items You Should Never Buy at Disney Parks

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More than just the parks and resorts, Disney World is a bustling marketplace. Expect your senses to be overwhelmed and your desires to be tapped. To keep from buying everything you come in contact with while at Disney World, here is our list of 15-plus things that you should never buy while visiting the parks.

Sunglasses

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You really don’t want to forget your sunglasses at home when you visit Disney. The overpriced options in the gift shop aren’t anything special and in many cases won’t even give you as good of protection as a drug store option that you could bring from home. 

Batteries

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Batteries are an overpriced item at the parks and there is nothing cool to say about having purchased your batteries at Disney World. Pack some extra batteries from home and keep a charger with you so you won’t get caught in need and be forced into a pricey option. 

Sunscreen

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You will definitely need sunscreen while you are out exploring the parks. Florida will bring the heat. However, you can find much better-priced items at your local grocery or drug store than those available once you arrive.

Bottled Water

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Did you know that you can get free water from any resort pool, quick-service dining location, or fountain? There is no need to spend a whopping $4 on a single-use bottle of water. Make the better, fresher, and more economical choice, and just grab water at these places instead.