Anyone who has been to Walt Disney World knows that there’s no shortage of essentials needed for a trip to the resort. However, some things just aren’t worth picking up at the resort.

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Rather, many of them, the smarter play is to pick them up outside of Disney property.

Ponchos

Frogg Toggs Poncho

While Disney sells their own ponchos -0 and have for decades — you can find the Frogg Togg option online! We have tried A LOT of ponchos at Walt Disney World over the years, and this is BY FAR our favorite, especially for the kind of rainy weather you may find in Orlando.

This poncho — available on Amazon in multiple colors, including this striking hot pink — has several features that we simply adored, which make it superior to the Disney models sold at the resort. The material allowed the rain to slip right off, and between that and the lack of sleeves, we didn’t feel steamed or hot underneath.

On top of that, the poncho was large enough that our backpack was able to fit underneath it comfortably, while still keeping the bag and our backs completely covered from the rain. If all that wasn’t enough, the poncho even comes with a waterproof storage bag, meaning we were able to quickly pack it up and throw it in our backpack as soon as the storm ended without worrying about anything in there getting wet. Plus, they can be worn multiple times over.

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Sunscreen

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Sunscreen is essential for a Disney World trip — trust us, you don’t want to end up inadvertently Disneybounding as Sebastian by the second day of your trip — but the options sold at Disney are very steeply priced. For a fraction of the cost, you can pick up whichever brand you like, like this SPF 50 Neutrogena Beach Defense Sunscreen Stick.

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Cooling Towels

Sukeen 4 Pack Cooling Towel

Cooling towels similar to these Sukeen models are available in the park, for nearly double the price they can be found for on Amazon. We love these because they are inexpensive and easy to use. To activate the towel, all you’ll need to do is “soak it with water, wring it out, and shake it several times. The hyper-evaporative towel will chill you down instantly, and the magical cooling effect can last up to several hours.”

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If you need any of these essentials for your next Disney World trip, consider picking them up on Amazon beforehand instead of picking them up at the parks, and stay tuned to DFB each week for our latest Amazon finds!