Planning a Disneyland trip doesn’t mean giving up your wellness routine. I just got back from a magical (and exhausting) few days at Disneyland, and I’m proud to say I came home feeling tired but not totally wrecked.
If you're wondering how to stay healthy at Disneyland—without skipping the churros or overloading on caffeine—this two-part guide has everything I did to prep, pack, and protect my energy. From travel-friendly wellness habits to the tech tools that saved my sanity, here’s what worked.
Part 1: How I Prepped for Disneyland Without Losing My Routine
When you’re walking 25,000+ steps a day, dealing with long lines, and trying to stay upbeat (especially with kids!), energy management is everything. Here’s how I planned ahead to support my health while still enjoying the trip.
What I Packed for a Healthy Disneyland Trip
Packing smart made a huge difference in how I felt every day.
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MAKE Wellness peptides: I brought Hydrated and Fit and Energized for morning energy and Calm for winding down at night. These helped with hydration, recovery, and digestion (aka, less bloat).
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Comfy, broken-in shoes: Trust me—don’t try anything new at Disneyland. While my favorite pair of Disney shoes are some Reef Flip Flops, I know that's not everyone's cup of tea! My sister loves some strappy Skechers sandals while Carly insists on socks and Crocs. Find what works for you, but definitely do NOT where brand new shoes on a park day.
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Wellness tech tools:
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Disneyland app (for maps, wait times, and mobile orders)
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Google Sheets (for planning our flexible itinerary)
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Waterllama (to track water intake)
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WeWard (to get rewards for walking all those steps!)
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Healthy snacks: Trail mix, dried fruit, and electrolyte packets kept me going between meals.
My “Minimum Habits” to Stay on Track
I didn’t aim for perfection—just the essentials that help me feel like myself:
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Hydrated + Fit peptides first thing every morning. The Hydrated definitely kept me going in the California Sun! Fit helped my muscles to recover each day from all the walking I was doing.
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Movement, which Disney provides in spades! I think the average of all of my steps was around 20K per day!
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Sleep: I prioritized at least 6+ hours by leaving the parks early a few nights and sleeping in a bit. We didn't make rope drop any day, but we still filled our days with fun!
How I Stayed Energized Without Relying on Coffee
I used to start my day with caffeine, I just had to have my coffee!! Especially at Disney. But since starting my morning peptide routine it has been giving me enough energy and focus that I realized I didn’t need coffee to function. I still enjoyed a treat coffee here and there (hello, Galaxy’s Edge cold brew), but I avoided the crashes and kept my energy more stable throughout the day.
Part 2: What Actually Helped Me Feel Good at Disneyland
Even with the best packing list and prep, it’s the on-the-ground strategies that really made the trip feel good. Here’s what helped me stay energized, hydrated, and present during our Disney days:
1. Hydration = Energy + Recovery
Starting my day with MAKE Hydrated + Fit peptides helped immensely with energy, digestion, and muscle recovery after long park days. I also kept my Owala water bottle with me everywhere—quick-service restaurants give free ice water, and I used those refills constantly. I clip it onto my park bag using a carabiner.
2. Resting Every Hour
We took short breaks every hour to sit down (and have a snack), stretch, or just slow our pace. It kept everyone happier (and less cranky) and gave our legs time to recover. Perfect time for some selfies to show off your face sparkles from A Britt Crafty!
Pro tip: Look for shaded benches in less crowded areas like Galaxy’s Edge or behind Fantasyland.
3. A Flexible Plan > A Perfect Plan
We had a Google Sheet with our must east snacks! It's the 70th Anniversary Celebration of Disneyland so there were several sweet treats and special offerings at various quick services around the park and we wanted to make sure we got as many as we could. We also had a list of rides we wanted to make sure we hit, but we didn’t let a schedule ruin the fun. Some days we changed plans on the fly, and that flexibility made everything more enjoyable. Letting go of perfection helped me stay present.
Final Thoughts: How to Stay Healthy at Disneyland Without Missing the Fun
Disneyland can be overwhelming—but it doesn’t have to drain you. With a few intentional habits and wellness tools, I left the parks feeling joyful and still myself. No sugar crash. No caffeine hangover. Just great memories, strong steps, and a little more magic.
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