How to Keep Cool at Disney

[Wendy]

What do you do to keep cool whilst visiting the Walt Disney Parks?

Do you walk from one air conditioned shop to the next or do you take something with you to cool yourself down.

[Britchick]

we have a misting fan to be used when we can't be in air conditioning, also we wear hats, i also make sure we drink lots and lots. I like to have a gatorade as this seems to perk me up when i'm feeling a little dehydrated

[Johnie]

I have a little battery operated Dan that helps. The misting fan does not work for me (I wear glasses and cannot wear contacts so there is that and it creates more humidity)

I like to eat lunch/ dinner during the hottest part of the day.

[Kate]

We always go Nov/Dec time so the heat isnt so much of a problem. We went one year in May and the temp was over 100 - it nearly killed me!!!

[Tink]

We don't like the misting fans. When it's that hot in Florida, humidity is a huge factor so adding more water to the matter is not helpful.

The only thing that works for us is to take it in small doses. Go out early in the morning as possible (depending upon the park hours of course). Bringing washcloths to wipe off hot faces and necks is helpful. Sometimes helping yourself to a handful of ice from the open bins at the kiosks is good. You can use it to cool your hands, wrists and if you can stand the shock your neck.

Keep the clothes very light and natural fibers. Loose, loose, loose! Keep your feet as comfortable as possible and wear a hat that is comfortable that provides some shade for your face. Sunglasses are a must as is NON STICKY (ugh, shudder) sun block. We like Ultra from Neutrogena. It's not sticky one bit and comes in spray and lotion.

Drink water and water and more water. Skip the sodas and caffeine. Not a good idea in the heat.

We hide during the hottest parts of the day. Either at the pool at the resort, or in the resort room/villa resting or dining or whatever may be available at the resort.

We go back out to the parks in the cooler part of the evening, but don't let that confuse you. It's still HOT.

We space our park time out with doing attractions that offer a/c with those that don't.

We go slow, slow, slow... no rushing, no dashing here and there. Strolling here and there, combined with resting and people watching.

We've seen any number of people taken out of the parks due to heat related problems. EMS comes in and off they go in a stretcher.

First Aid stations are useful when it's stupid hot out, too. They are cool, dimly lit (so a welcome break from the blazing sun) and have water coolers!

Babies and little ones in strollers need special attention. Often they are in the direct sunlight, sitting deep within a dark colored stroller that absorbs the heat. Keep a light colored, cotton sheet or light blanket over the dark padding of strollers to relieve some of that. IF you have a sunshield on the stroller be sure it's doing the job. Keep the baby covered in light clothing, especially a hat. Those little heads burn fast and easily. The hat should have a brim as most babies won't wear sunglasses.

Take the heat of the summer in Florida very seriously, especially if you are not used to temperatures that top high 90s with humidity in the 100 plus percentile.

[foreverducky]

I pretty much do what others have said. I have been to Disney several times in the summer and it is absolutely miserable (heat/humidity), however, Disney itself is always Awesome!

Sunblock is key, I also use the same as Tink.

I think the little fans are great. I also enjoy the non-misting versions. Sometimes Walmart will sell them for a couple dollars.

This is where the free cup of water is fantastic at the counter service station. Grab one and drink away. Why pay for water?!

I love Britchick's contribution of gatorade. I have not done this, but I think it's a good idea. I once drank a medium size soda during my first trip to Florida, years ago, in the middle of Universal. Now I think, "how stupid am I," as I had to sit down on a bench that was slightly shaded, for a good long time. I became, very quickly, dizzy and light heated.

And don't wear dark colors. This is coming from someone who normally wears black and other dark colors on a daily basis. Wear light and bright clothes.

Take breaks. Disney is not a sprint. Listen to your body, if you need to break and have some water, or sit in an air conditioned place, then do it. I love Hall of Presidents for this.

[MystikPiglit]

I don't fare well in the extreme heat so I always have:

a fan (paper not battery)
a parasol (usually purchased in Epcot)
a damp facecloth (in a re-sealable sandwich bag)
a bottle of water.

A tip for MK - If you enter the Emporium from the Town Square you can have an air-conditioned walk down to the Hub.

[Johnie]

I have a little battery operated Dan that helps. The misting fan does not work for me (I wear glasses and cannot wear contacts so there is that and it creates more humidity)

I like to eat lunch/ dinner during the hottest part of the day.

I have a little battery operated FAN. Auto correct makes me laugh.

I used to do the wet cloth too but stopped. I do believe I will be doing it again.

I cannot say enough how important light colored clothing is! Also, I have to have thinner, breathable fabrics. I absolutely cannot wear denim shorts/capris in the heat.

[Clarkkent]

Erm.

I live in Wales one of the wettest countries (in the world I normally think).

If it's hot and sunny when I'm in Florida then great, exactly what I've paid for. The only consideration I give to the heat and sun is a pair of Oakleys, a strong SPF (I'm blond after all. No jokes please), and plenty to drink.

No way I'm avoiding the sun and the heat if I've only got 14 days to enjoy it!


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[Isafari]

I admit on most visits we arrive at the parks for around opening and stay until the finale (Wishes, Fantasmic, Illuminations etc)
So, we are there during the hottest part of the day.

We drink lots of water. We have wipes on us which also help cool you down. I also carry a paper/wooden fan which I buy new every year from Epcot's China pavillion. Head indoors every so often for the air con and wait for a parade/show in shadow rather than sunlight if possible.

While waiting for the parade to start in AK last summer it was hot.....we watched as a father carried his around 6 month old baby up the route wearing only a nappy!!!!!!! (baby not father)