My Favorite Bags For Disney

Guys, I promise, I have a full blog coming with all of our clothes links from our trip to Disney World! It was a once-in-a-lifetime trip that we threw ourselves into headfirst and we all just lived our best life for 10-ish days.

We’re still recovering.

I’ll be sharing more on it in separate blog posts but just know, if you have the opportunity to do a Disney cruise, say “yes!” Just do it. Hands down one of our top 5 vacations ever – we’ll definitely be doing a repeat in the future!

So even though I’m not sharing all the things with you today, I did want to give you a quick rundown of the bags that I took with me to carry our stuff around the parks and multiple island-stops on the cruise. You guys know I took some trusted favorites and I also picked up some new ones a few weeks before. The plan was to put them to the test in the ‘Happiest Place on Earth’ and they did not disappoint!

BACKPACK | JEANS | SWEATSHIRT

I Never Saw A Bag I Didn’t Like

Not entirely true, but I am a big fan. As Lizzo says:

“I like big bags, itty bitty bags

Mississippi bags, inner city bags

I like the pretty bags with the bow tie…”

Ok, she may have been singing about boys but I feel like it can be applied to anything you truly love. And I truly love bags!

Bag #1: Freshly Picked Classic City Pack

I’m not sure if you saw these bags when I debuted them back in December but the collaboration that Freshly Picked did with Disney is super cute! If you’ve been here a while and haven’t been living under a rock, Freshly Picked has almost everyone beat when it comes to all things mocs, bags, mom-approved cute bags. They recently partnered with Disney and came out with this backpack as well as a fanny pack (you guys know I love a good bum bag), and zippered pouch.

And don’t despair if you can’t find the Disney collab items. They have this bag in 20 different colors and at the end of the day, it’s more about function for me! Having it Disney themed is just a perk! This thing has multiple pockets, is big enough for the essentials but not big enough for you to backpack across Europe. And comes in the most beautiful colors and finishes. It’s a classically made classic backpack – perfect for a day at the park or in-town shopping. You can shop all FP HERE.

SHOP MY CLASSIC CITY PACK PICKS

• • •

And if you want to get huge savings on all of your Freshly Picked swag, check out The Fringe! The Fringe is Freshly Picked‘s Membership Program. Think of it as a savings account, not a subscription service!

• -NO cost to you. $10 a month gets you $10 in-store credit each month. The credit rolls over and NEVER expires.
• -Fringe members get 20% off of EVERY purchase on our site
• -No risk can cancel at any time. but why would you?!
• -Stack discounts with sale items on our site!
• -FREE shipping on EVERY order (the US and Canada)

And if you use my code “FPxTara” you’ll get your first month of The Fringe totally FREE!

Bag #2: Freshly Picked Park Pack

This bag makes everything in my heart a bit happier. It’s a fanny pack, it’s vegan leather, it’s got pockets…I mean, this bag can do NO WRONG!

Mom Hack: Carry a small bag and you won’t have room to carry anyone’s crap around the park. You’re welcome.

Seriously though, a bum bag is one of the smartest decisions you can make for park hopping. You want your hands free,  your cash protected, and a place to stash your ginormous phone when you need to throw you hands up in the air like you just don’t care!

PARK PACK | JEANS | SWEATSHIRT (similar) | LOOPY PHONE CASE use code ‘Tara10’ for 10% off your purchase of 1 case or code ‘Tara15’ for 15% off your purchase of 2 or more

The Park Pack fits diapers, wipes and all the goods a mama needs! The new hands-free mamacessory comes with an adjustable waistband and a new snappable flap for convenience and added security! + it’s got 4 card slots and is made from water-resistant vegan leather!

I love that this bag is just for necessities. Especially as my kids get older, I appreciate more and more having my hands free. I want to run in the park, hop on rides, not have to worry about leaving a bag someplace, and just let loose. This is the bag that lets you do that!

[flex_row][/flex_row]

And you can use your Fringe Membership on this as well! Save 20% on all your purchases when you join The Fringe, Freshly Picked’s membership program. Think of it as a savings account, not a subscription service that gives you a ton of perks! And if you use my code “FPxTara” you’ll get your first month of The Fringe totally FREE!

SHOP MY PARK PACK PICKS

• • •

Bag #3: Caraa Sling Bag

I wasn’t sure how I was going to like this bag and a month in and I’m wondering how I ever lived without it! If there is one bag to get on this list, it’s the Caraa Sling Bag.

JEANS | SWEATSHIRT (similar) | SLING BAG

Caraa is a new brand discovery for me. I was on the Free People website (20% off right now) and ran across their selection. It’s actually where I picked up this one but they no longer carry it so I found it at Nordstrom for you! Light as air, the Sling is encased in water-repellant nylon and has eight pockets. You guys – it even fits my BIG CAMERA! It can be worn as a waist bag or crossbody sling and comes in like 12 colors. And just like Freshly Picked, Caraa is vegan-friendly as well!

The Sling Bag is a perfect choice if you need something bigger to carry essentials. It also has:

• 3 carrying modes: on the back, chest, waist bag
• 8 total pockets and compartments
• Adjustable waist belt
• 2 external d-rings to hook items onto
• 2 interior zipper pockets
• Key fob

It really has become a favorite quickly and it looks great no matter how you wear it. And with this material, even your husband wouldn’t feel silly carrying it around! As I said above it’s got 2-colorways on Free People at 20% off!

SHOP MY SLING BAG PICKS

• • •

Bag #4: Dagne Dover Dakota Backpack

The Dakota is probably the bag you guys have been seeing me schlep around the longest. It’s been a tried and trusty Poppy & Dot work bag, a travel companion on flights, and it was perfect for this trip because I could give it to anyone to wear and it fit, was comfortable, and is the simplest thing to keep clean! I love it so much that I picked up the size small for our trip and it was the best decision ever!

HENLEY | DAKOTA | JEANS

The Dakota comes in 3 sizes (small | medium | large) and is versatile enough to take on lots of different activities. Keep things organized with an air mesh tablet sleeve, two air mesh interior pockets, two zipped exterior pockets, and an interior key leash (great for hooking your car keys to for quick and easy retrieving when you’re pooped and headed back to the car!).

WATCH | WATCH BAND | SHOES | DAKOTA

Of course, we packed ours full of snacks for the plane but can you believe I forgot to pack snacks for our entire trip?!? That is so unlike me! Not one – my kids were starving every night when we got back from the park! Haha oh man, I definitely wasn’t winning points. BUT if you’re not me, and you remember to pack snacks, this backpack will carry them all and then some for a fun day in the park!

All of Dagne Dover‘s non-leather goods are 100% premium neoprene that is water resistant and hand-washable. It’s insulating and shock-absorbent thanks to the material makeup. I don’t have a bag that is more durable than this one. It literally holds up so well!

And you can get 10% off your first purchase when you join their mailing list! I recommend the medium size for everyday use (this is the one I use for work, school, etc), the large for men, and the small for a fun day bag (or a day in the park like us!)

SHOP ALL MY DAKOTA PICKS

• • •

Bag #5: Azaria La Mère

If you’re a mom and totally and deeply immeshed in the mommy stage, the La Mère is for you.

SHOES |HENLEY | JEANS

This thing has five outside pockets that are built to hold bottles, provide security, and even one to hold a magazine of changing mat. It’s got 6 inside pockets and can hold a laptop. It’s made from full-grain leather and can be worn as a backpack or crossbody! + it has a 365 limited warranty!

[flex_row][/flex_row]

Even if you’re not in the deep-end of motherhood, this bag is awesome if you’re on-the-go a lot. It looks really incredible and expensive + really does have a pocket for everything!

BONUS BAG: MZ WALLACE MICRO CROSBY CROSSBODY BAG

The name is big but the bag is not! This is when you just can’t be bothered to carry anything bigger than a wallet but need to be hands-free. Or for the person who hates purses/bags/carrying other people’s crap. And for the purse-lover. Because if you love them as much as I do, it means you have one of every size for every occasion.

[flex_row][/flex_row]

It doesn’t get more basic than this!