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Beat the Heat at Walt Disney World! Tips for Dealing with the Florida Weather


Let's be real: Florida gets HOT. And MUGGY. This can make visiting the Walt Disney World parks a miserable experience if you are not careful. You can be outside for 4 minutes and already feel the sweat on your face. Most of the time, you're too distracted by all the wonders around you to notice. But, if the heat ever does get to you, here are some things you can do:

 TIP:
Try to avoid the parks during the hottest part of the day, which is the afternoon. If you can, plan to visit the park in the morning, go back the hotel for a break in the afternoon, and return to the parks in the evening. Check the day's weather forecast (hour by hour) so you know exactly when to leave and when to return.

 TIP:
Do Disney at night! Not only is it cooler, but the lines are shorter! This is a great option if you are visiting with a group whose bedtime is after 9. Check out the parks' schedules before making plans. You may even want to consider purchasing an After Hours event ticket to maximize time after the sun goes down. 

 TIP:
Take shortcuts and detours through stores! Headed to Adventureland from Main Street? Walk though the Emporium. Venturing to Africa from the Tree of Life? Take a walk through Island Mercantile. The stores are air-conditioned and in the shade, preventing nasty sunburns.

 TIP:
Drink plenty of water throughout the day to prevent dehydration. Drink a cup of water with all of your meals instead of soda or milk. Every time you stop to take a break, drink some water. 

ATTRACTIONS
A lot of the attractions have queues that are inside and/or feature air conditioning. The ride itself may also cool you down!

 Animal Kingdom
1. Kail River Rapids
2. Finding Nemo the Musical
3. Festival of the Lion King
4. Meet Mickey and Minnie in Adventures Outpost
5. Conservation Station at Rafiki's Plant Watch

Magic Kingdom
1. Splash Mountain (Tiana's Version)
2. Mickey's Philharmagic
3. Casey Jr. Splash n Soak Station
4. Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
5. Carousel of Progress

 EPCOT
1. Soarin
2. The Seas with Nemo (and the Sea Base aquarium)
3. Spaceship Earth
4. Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival
5. Living With the Land


Studios
1. Star Tours
2. Star Wars Launch Bay
3. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
4. Frozen Sing-Along
5. One Man's Dream
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