5 Things to Know About Bringing a Cooler to a Theme Park

Small soft coolers are usually fine Most theme parks allow soft-sided coolers roughly 14x14x14 inches, about lunchbox size.

Hard coolers are almost always banned Hard coolers take up too much space and are often used to sneak in outside alcohol, so corporate parks typically forbid them.

Check the specific park’s website first Bag policies vary, so confirm the rules before you pack to avoid a wasted trip back to the car.

National and city parks don’t care about cooler type You can bring whatever size or style you want to these parks—no restrictions.

Forgetting the soft-sided rule is the biggest risk Showing up with a giant Igloo at a corporate park means walking it back to the car. Save the hassle and check their policy before loading up.