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Can You Bring Outside Food Into Theme Parks? Venue Rules

Of the 34 theme parks we have verified for outside food, 8 allow it with limits, 22 ban it and 4 do not say. Rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date too. Each venue below shows its own rule, the official page it comes from and the date we read it.

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Oct 5, 2026

How the verified theme parks treat outside food

Allowed with limits: Disney World, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disneyland, Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Hollywood, LEGOLAND California and Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Not allowed: Six Flags, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio, Cedar Point, Kings Island, Carowinds, Six Flags Over Texas, Six Flags Fiesta Texas, Six Flags Great America and Canada's Wonderland and 8 more.

Not mentioned on the pages we read: Kings Dominion, Dorney Park, Six Flags Great Adventure and Worlds of Fun. We do not guess for these, so ask the venue or check the event page.

A verdict here is a summary of the venue's own wording, and the rows below give that wording. Rules can change by event, so a game and a concert at the same venue can differ. See the outside food guide for how every kind of venue treats them.

What each of the 34 theme parks says

Each row is the venue's own rule, with the official page it came from and the date we read it.

Outside food

  • Busch Gardens Tampa BayNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed except water. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food or formula, and guests should contact Park Security on arrival for approval.

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ page, checked

  • Busch Gardens WilliamsburgConditional

    Single-serve snacks of about 2 ounces or less may be brought in. Bags of food, picnic-style meals, sodas and alcohol may not. Guests with medical diets or baby formula should speak with a team member before entering.

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park FAQ page, checked

  • California's Great AmericaNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed, and guests with special dietary needs are permitted to bring food and drink.

    California's Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Canada's WonderlandNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed apart from baby food and formula, bottled water and refillable bottles. Guests with baskets or coolers can use the public picnic pavilion just outside the front gates, and medical dietary needs will be considered.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, checked

  • CarowindsNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages are not allowed inside the park, and there are food and beverage options inside.

    Carowinds FAQ page, checked

  • Cedar PointNot allowed

    Outside food and beverages, including picnic baskets and coolers, are not permitted in the park.

    Cedar Point FAQ page, checked

  • Disney WorldConditional

    Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed for self-consumption if they are not in glass, need no heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration, and have no pungent odors. Tell Security about any food when you enter.

    Walt Disney World outside food FAQ, checked

  • DisneylandConditional

    Guests are allowed to bring food into the theme parks. Cast Members are prohibited from storing, preparing, cooking or reheating it. Glass containers and alcohol are not allowed.

    Disneyland Resort dietary needs page, checked

  • Dorney ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention outside food.

    Dorney Park FAQ page, checked

  • EPCOTConditional

    Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed for self-consumption if they are not in glass, need no heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration, and have no pungent odors. Tell Security about any food when you enter.

    Walt Disney World outside food FAQ, checked

  • Great EscapeNot allowed

    Outside food, beverages and coolers are not permitted. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, food allergies, medical needs, baby food or formula, approved at Park Security on arrival, and limited to the individual guest.

    Great Escape FAQ page, checked

  • HersheyparkNot allowed

    Other than one sealed water bottle per person, no food or drink may be brought into the park. Guests with special dietary needs are pointed to the food and beverage information page.

    Hersheypark outside food FAQ, checked

  • Kings DominionNot stated

    The pages do not mention outside food.

    Kings Dominion park policies page, checked

  • Kings IslandNot allowed

    Baby food is permitted. No other outside food, beverage or snack items are, though guests with special dietary needs due to a medical condition may bring small soft-sided coolers.

    Kings Island FAQ page, checked

  • Knott's Berry FarmNot allowed

    Baby food and food for guests with special dietary restrictions are permitted. No other outside food, drink or snack items are permitted in Knott's Berry Farm or Soak City.

    Knott's Berry Farm FAQ page, checked

  • LEGOLAND CaliforniaConditional

    Water and individually wrapped, single-portion, ready-to-eat snacks that need no heating or refrigeration, such as a granola bar, chips or fruit, are allowed. Fast food and full family meals are not. Medical, religious, dietary, baby food and formula items are also permitted.

    LEGOLAND California help article on food and drinks, checked

  • Magic KingdomConditional

    Outside food and non-alcoholic drinks are allowed for self-consumption if they are not in glass, need no heating, reheating, processing or refrigeration, and have no pungent odors. Tell Security about any food when you enter.

    Walt Disney World outside food FAQ, checked

  • Michigan's AdventureNot allowed

    Outside food, beverages or coolers are not allowed. Grilling and alcoholic beverages are not allowed anywhere at the park, including the parking lot.

    Michigan's Adventure outside food and beverage FAQ, checked

  • Mid America AdventureNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the park. Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, including food allergies, and for baby food or formula, approved at Park Security or Guest Relations on arrival.

    Mid America Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • SeaWorld OrlandoNot allowed

    No outside food or beverages are allowed apart from water. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food or formula, and guests should contact the park before the visit.

    SeaWorld Orlando park policies page, checked

  • SeaWorld San AntonioNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed apart from water. Exceptions may be made for special dietary needs, including food allergies and baby food or formula, and guests should contact Park Security or Guest Relations on arrival.

    SeaWorld San Antonio FAQ page, checked

  • SeaWorld San DiegoNot allowed

    Food such as sandwiches, meals and snacks may not be taken into the park. Guests with medical diets, baby formula or baby food should speak with a park representative before entering. Picnic areas sit outside the entrance, with a hand stamp for re-admittance.

    SeaWorld San Diego FAQ page, checked

  • Six FlagsNot allowed

    Food, beverages, coolers and grills may not be brought in. The exceptions are infant food in non-glass jars, and limited food for guests with life-threatening allergies, who get a medical sticker from Security.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Discovery KingdomNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers may be brought in. Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, including certain food allergies, and baby food or formula, approved at Park Security or Guest Relations on arrival.

    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Fiesta TexasNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed into Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, including food allergies, and for baby food or formula, approved by Park Security or Guest Relations on arrival.

    Six Flags Fiesta Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention outside food.

    Six Flags Great Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AmericaNot allowed

    No outside food, beverages or coolers may be brought in. Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, including certain food allergies, and baby food or formula, approved at the Guest Services building to the right of the main entrance.

    Six Flags Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Magic MountainNot allowed

    Food, beverages, coolers and grills may not be brought in. The exceptions are infant food in non-glass jars, and limited food for guests with life-threatening allergies, who get a medical sticker from Security.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags New EnglandNot allowed

    Food, beverages, coolers and grills may not be brought into the park. The only exceptions are infant food in non-glass jars and food for guests with food allergies, limited to two sealable sandwich bags and one snack for the person with the allergy.

    Six Flags New England FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Over TexasNot allowed

    No outside food is allowed, but picnic areas just outside the park are available for eating outside food. Special religious requirements, dietary needs including food allergies, and baby food or formula can be approved at Park Security or Guest Relations.

    Six Flags Over Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Universal OrlandoConditional

    Outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for bottled water, food required for medical purposes, medically indicated nutritional supplements, special dietary needs and baby food or formula. Food that needs heating or refrigeration is not accepted.

    Universal Orlando policies and restrictions page, checked

  • Universal Studios HollywoodConditional

    Guests may bring small snacks, food required for medical purposes, medically indicated nutritional supplements, food for special dietary needs, baby food and formula, and a soft-sided insulated bag of up to 8.5 x 6 x 6 inches. Large coolers of food are prohibited.

    Universal Studios Hollywood code of conduct PDF, checked

  • ValleyfairNot allowed

    Outside food, beverages other than water, and coolers are not allowed into Valleyfair or Superior Shores Waterpark. Exceptions are made for special dietary needs, including food allergies, baby food and formula, arranged at Guest Services at the Front Gate.

    Valleyfair FAQ page, checked

  • Worlds of FunNot stated

    The pages do not mention outside food.

    Worlds of Fun security procedures FAQ, checked

Baby food

  • Disney WorldConditional

    Glass is banned, but small containers such as baby food jars are excluded from that ban. Other food has to meet the food conditions, and you should tell Security about it.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • DisneylandConditional

    Glass is banned, but small containers such as baby food jars are excluded from that ban. Food you bring is allowed, and Cast Members will not store or reheat it.

    Disneyland Resort park rules page, checked

  • EPCOTConditional

    Glass is banned, but small containers such as baby food jars are excluded from that ban. Other food has to meet the food conditions, and you should tell Security about it.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Magic KingdomConditional

    Glass is banned, but small containers such as baby food jars are excluded from that ban. Other food has to meet the food conditions, and you should tell Security about it.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Six FlagsConditional

    Infant food is an exception to the food ban, as long as it is in non-glass jars. Glass bottles are banned, except small containers such as baby food jars.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Magic MountainConditional

    Infant food is an exception to the food ban, as long as it is in non-glass jars. Glass bottles are banned, except small containers such as baby food jars.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

Cooler

  • Busch Gardens Tampa BayNot allowed

    Hard or soft coolers are on the list of items not permitted, and the food policy says no coolers.

    Busch Gardens Tampa Bay FAQ page, checked

  • Busch Gardens WilliamsburgNot allowed

    Hard and soft coolers are listed among the items that may not be taken into the park.

    Busch Gardens Williamsburg theme park FAQ page, checked

  • California's Great AmericaNot allowed

    No coolers are allowed, and hard-side coolers are on the prohibited list.

    California's Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Canada's WonderlandNot allowed

    No coolers are allowed in the park. Picnic items and coolers can go to the public picnic pavilion outside the front gates.

    Canada's Wonderland FAQ page, checked

  • CarowindsNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Carowinds FAQ page, checked

  • Cedar PointNot allowed

    Picnic baskets and coolers are not permitted in the park.

    Cedar Point FAQ page, checked

  • Disney WorldConditional

    Coolers are allowed up to 24 x 15 x 18 inches, with or without wheels. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in them, and reusable ice packs are recommended.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • DisneylandConditional

    Coolers are allowed up to 24 x 15 x 18 inches, with or without wheels. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in them, and reusable ice packs are recommended.

    Disneyland Resort park rules page, checked

  • Dorney ParkNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Dorney Park FAQ page, checked

  • EPCOTConditional

    Coolers are allowed up to 24 x 15 x 18 inches, with or without wheels. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in them, and reusable ice packs are recommended.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Great EscapeConditional

    Coolers are not permitted, apart from one small soft-sided cooler to carry approved dietary items.

    Great Escape FAQ page, checked

  • HersheyparkNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Hersheypark restricted items FAQ, checked

  • Kings DominionNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Kings Dominion park policies page, checked

  • Kings IslandConditional

    Guests with special dietary needs due to a medical condition may bring small soft-sided coolers. The page gives no cooler rule for anyone else beyond the outside food ban.

    Kings Island FAQ page, checked

  • Knott's Berry FarmConditional

    Large coolers, meaning larger than 1 x 1 x 1 foot, are not allowed in the park. Any food inside still has to fit the outside food rule.

    Knott's Berry Farm FAQ page, checked

  • LEGOLAND CaliforniaConditional

    Only coolers no larger than 12 x 10 inches, about the size of a six-pack, are allowed, and coolers with wheels are not permitted. The help article says large coolers should stay in the vehicle.

    LEGOLAND California bag check page, checked

  • Magic KingdomConditional

    Coolers are allowed up to 24 x 15 x 18 inches, with or without wheels. Loose or dry ice is not permitted in them, and reusable ice packs are recommended.

    Walt Disney World property rules page, checked

  • Michigan's AdventureConditional

    Special medical diet or need items may be kept in a small personal-sized or lunchbox-sized cooler, which must be tagged at the Group Sales Office at the entrance.

    Michigan's Adventure outside food and beverage FAQ, checked

  • Mid America AdventureNot allowed

    No coolers are allowed into the park.

    Mid America Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • SeaWorld OrlandoNot allowed

    Coolers are not allowed. The FAQ also says large hard or soft coolers, glass, food, drinks and picnic lunches may not be taken into the park.

    SeaWorld Orlando park policies page, checked

  • SeaWorld San AntonioNot allowed

    No coolers are allowed. The policy page also lists large hard or soft coolers among the items that may not be taken into the park.

    SeaWorld San Antonio FAQ page, checked

  • SeaWorld San DiegoConditional

    Large hard or soft coolers may not be taken into the park. The pages do not say whether a small one is allowed, and food is not allowed in either case.

    SeaWorld San Diego park policies page, checked

  • Six FlagsNot allowed

    Coolers may not be brought into the park. Guests with life-threatening allergies may bring one small soft-sided cooler for their allergy food.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags Discovery KingdomNot allowed

    No coolers may be brought into the park.

    Six Flags Discovery Kingdom FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Fiesta TexasNot allowed

    No coolers are allowed into the park.

    Six Flags Fiesta Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AdventureNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Six Flags Great Adventure FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Great AmericaNot allowed

    No coolers may be brought into the park.

    Six Flags Great America FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Magic MountainNot allowed

    Coolers may not be brought into the park. A guest with life-threatening allergies may bring one small soft-sided cooler for their allergy food.

    Six Flags Magic Mountain park policies page, checked

  • Six Flags New EnglandConditional

    Coolers may not be brought in, except one small soft-sided cooler to carry the allergy food. Guests with allergies get a medical sticker from First Aid.

    Six Flags New England FAQ page, checked

  • Six Flags Over TexasNot allowed

    No coolers are allowed into the park.

    Six Flags Over Texas FAQ page, checked

  • Universal OrlandoConditional

    Coolers are prohibited, and the footnote allows only a soft-sided cooler smaller than 8.5 inches wide, 6 inches high and 6 inches deep.

    Universal Orlando policies and restrictions page, checked

  • Universal Studios HollywoodConditional

    Hard-sided coolers, soft-sided coolers larger than 8.5 inches wide, 6 high and 6 deep, and any coolers with wheels are prohibited.

    Universal Studios Hollywood code of conduct PDF, checked

  • ValleyfairNot allowed

    Coolers are not allowed into Valleyfair or Superior Shores Waterpark.

    Valleyfair FAQ page, checked

  • Worlds of FunNot stated

    The pages do not mention coolers.

    Worlds of Fun security procedures FAQ, checked

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Questions about outside food at theme parks

  1. It depends on the venue. Of the 34 theme parks we have verified, 30 state a rule for outside food, and the rows above show each one with its source.

  2. Six Flags, Six Flags Magic Mountain, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, Knott's Berry Farm, SeaWorld San Diego, SeaWorld San Antonio and Cedar Point and 14 more ban them, according to the official pages we read.

  3. Often. The venues we have verified say rules can change by event, so check the event page for your date and the venue page linked above.

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