It’s no surprise that it gets very hot at Walt Disney World in Florida, especially in the summer. It’s good to know how to manage it so you can enjoy your Disney vacation. These are the best ways to beat the heat at Disney World.
Stay Hydrated
One of the best things you can do at Disney World is stay hydrated. Drink a lot of fluids, especially cold water. You can get free ice water from quick service restaurants and put it in an insulated water bottle so it stays cold.
Table Service Restaurants
Table service restaurants are a nice break from the heat since you will be sitting indoors for a longer period of time. Some restaurants for this are Cinderella’s Royal Table, Coral Reef Restaurant, and The Crystal Palace. Make a reservation ahead of time to make sure you can get in.
Take An Afternoon Break
The afternoon is the hottest time of the day and usually the busiest time of day in the parks too. If you’re staying close to the parks, consider taking a break in your hotel room to rest and recharge. Otherwise, find somewhere indoors in the parks where you can take a little break.
Water Rides
Water rides are great in the summer since they will cool you off when you get wet on them. The best rides for this are Kali River Rapids in Animal Kingdom and Tiana’s Bayou Adventure in Magic Kingdom.
Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station
Casey Jr. Splash ‘n’ Soak Station is a cute water play area for kids. They will get wet here. It’s located in Fantasyland in Magic Kingdom. It’s inspired by the movie Dumbo the Flying Elephant.
Eat Cold Snacks
Get cold snacks throughout the day to cool yourself off. You can get fruit, ice cream, slushes, frozen lemonades, and more.
Go On Indoor Rides
There are a lot of indoor rides with air conditioning, so take advantage of those. Some of them are Space Mountain, Na’vi River Journey, and Mickey and Minnie’s Runaway Railway. See a full list of indoor Disney World rides here.
Use A Fan
Using a fan is a great and quick way to cool off when you’re hot. You can bring your own or buy one in the parks.
Indoor Character Meets
Meeting characters is one of the most fun things to do at Disney World. Thankfully there are characters you can meet indoors like Mickey Mouse in Town Square Theater on Main Street, USA in Magic Kingdom.
Indoor Shows
There are a lot of indoor shows with air conditioning that you can go to. Some of them are the Enchanted Tiki Room, Mickey and Minnie Vacation Fun, Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor, Mickey’s Philharmagic, and Country Bear Jamboree.
Go To The Water Parks
Going to the Disney World water parks is a really fun way to spend a super hot day in Florida. There are two water parks. They are called Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon.
Swim At Your Resort’s Pool
If the resort you’re staying at has a pool, then you can go swim on a rest day or take a break from the theme parks to go swimming here.