09/15/2026
What I pack in my park bag as a theme park girlie with an autoimmune disease 🎒
💧 The most important thing to pack is a refillable water bottle. Getting dehydrated is something any park-goer wants to avoid. Having water with you at all times is a good reminder to keep drinking and stay hydrated, especially in the heat!
Pro-tip: pack electrolyte packets to enhance your water!
🍬 Nausea just comes with the autoimmune territory for me, so I always pack mints or sour candies that help shock my body out of nauseous episodes. I also have motion meds with me if we plan to do any rides that typically make me sick.
🥜 On top of the mints, I always pack a backup snack. I also have a food allergy, so sometimes getting food immediately during a flare-up isn’t an option. I always make sure to have something packed, normally a prepackaged single-serve peanut butter, so I can get some protein in, too.
🪭 Since heat can cause or make flare-ups worse, I always carry a fan with me. I charge it every night so it’s ready to go the next morning!
💊 If we’re hitting the parks early, I always pack all my meds for the day to make sure I don’t miss any. Sometimes I end up taking them late, but it’s better than missing them completely!
A few other park bag essentials include an external charger, sunglasses, rain gear, and ear plugs.
What’s the number one park item in your bag? Make sure to tell me in the comments 👀