Planning a train trip to Disney World? Our complete packing checklist covers everything you need for a 14-hour Amtrak journey, based on our real experience. Free printable included!

Last updated: June 17, 2025 | Reading time: 8 minutes

Taking the train to Disney World? You’re in for an adventure! After our epic 14-hour Amtrak journey from North Carolina to Orlando, we learned SO much about what to pack (and what we forgot).

This isn’t just another generic packing list – this is based on our REAL experience of spending 14 hours on a train, arriving at Disney World, and immediately diving into the magic.

In this post, you’ll get:

• Our complete train travel packing checklist
• Items we wish we’d brought (learn from our mistakes!)
• Disney-specific additions for train travelers
• Free printable packing list (grab it below!)

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The Good Decisions We Made:

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• Bringing extra snacks saved us $50+ on overpriced café car food
• Our portable charger was a LIFESAVER when outlets were full
• Compression socks made the long journey so much more comfortable

What We Forgot (Don’t Make Our Mistakes!):

• Wet wipes (had to buy some at a station stop)
• A small pillow case (would have made the train pillow more comfortable)
• More layers (the train was freezing at 3 AM!)

Disney-Specific Tips

Taking the train to Disney is different from flying because:

• You arrive refreshed and ready to go (if you pack right!)
• You can bring more stuff (no airline baggage restrictions)
• You might want to change clothes before hitting the parks

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Free Printable Checklist

Ready to pack like a pro? Get our free printable train travel packing checklist!

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This checklist includes everything from our list above in an easy-to-print format, plus bonus tips we didn’t include in this post!

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How much luggage can you bring on Amtrak?
A: Much more generous than airlines! You get 2 personal items, 2 carry-ons, and can check 2 bags.

Q: Should I pack food for the train?
A: YES! The café car is expensive and has limited options. Pack more snacks than you think you’ll need.

Q: What’s the most important thing to pack?
A: A portable charger! Outlets fill up fast and you’ll want your devices charged for Disney arrival.

Watch Our Complete Train Journey

Want to see exactly what our 14-hour train journey was like? Check out our complete Disney train adventure video:

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Have you taken the train to Disney World? What would you add to this packing list? Let us know in the comments below!