For a large chunk of the year, Disney World is HOT and humid. This includes the busy summer months, which is when many schools are on break and families plan their vacations.
If you aren’t prepared, the temperature in the parks can sneak up on you and ruin your trip.
Even though we don’t like the hot temps, we refuse to stop traveling during the summer months – and we don’t think you should, either. Instead, over the years, we’ve learned some tips that can help you beat the heat when visiting Orlando.
Here’s how to stay cool at Disney World:
In this article
How do people survive Disney World in the summer?
Ok, maybe “survive” is a tad bit dramatic, but if you’ve never visited central Florida in the summer, you may not realize just how hot it gets.
Average temperatures at Walt Disney World
According to The National Weather Service, the average temps for the summer months at Walt Disney World range from the upper 80’s to the low 90’s:
Graph courtesy of the NWS
But the temperature is just part of the swampy equation. The other thing that you’ll need to be prepared for is the humidity.
If you are coming from a dryer climate, the humidity at Walt Disney World may come as a bit of a shock to you. And even though we personally live in places that have their fair share of humidity, as soon as we step out of the airport at MCO, the Florida humidity hits us like an unwelcomed wave.
That high humidity is what makes the temps feel oppressive, as well as what sparks near daily daytime thunderstorms during the summer. It’s what makes you sweat bullets (which can quickly lead to dehydration) and is often what most people report is the most uncomfortable.
Now that you know what to expect when it comes to the weather, here are some ways you can enjoy the parks without overheating:
Take a midday break
Our number 1 tip for staying cool at Disney World is to avoid being in the parks during the middle of the day, and here’s why:
The temperature during the middle of the day is the highest, and the parks during the middle of the day are the busiest.
Neither of those things are in your best interest.
Instead, we recommend you plan to get to the parks for Rope Drop and tour until around lunchtime. Then, leave as the crowds take over and the heat and humidity approach “surface of the sun” levels.
It will be tempting to stay – but don’t!
Go back to your hotel. Get out of the sun. Nap. Take a shower. Basically, give your body a break and a chance to cool off.
As the sun begins to set, you can head back to the fun – rested, recharged, and ready to go.
Trust us on this:
We know the temptation is to cram as much into your day as you can (after all, a Disney World vacation is not cheap!), but it is a lot easier to make happy memories when you don’t feel as if you’re melting into the pavement.
And, truth be told, every kid we’ve ever travelled with has begged to head back to the hotel and swim during the day. Every day.
A quick swim and a nap is the perfect way to rest and cool off so that everyone is ready to close the parks down that night.
Drink lots of water (stay hydrated!)
The heat and humidity will zap you faster than you can say supercalifragilisticexpialiholycowitshot.
Drink lots and lots of water. Even if you think you’ve consumed enough, hydrate some more.
All the counter service locations will give you a free glass of ice water (only if they serve fountain drinks), or, better yet, you can bring in your own bottle with you into the parks so that you always have some available.
Some people report a slight sulfur-esque (sulfur-y?) smell/taste to the water, so if you think that might bother you, consider a filtering water bottle or ordering bottled water for your room and carrying that with you.
If you know you’ll be sweating a ton, consider bringing things like Pedialyte powder with you. Water, of course, is the best, but if you find yourself getting dehydrated, adding back in a bit of electrolytes may help you recover faster.
And, don’t forget the kids, too! Make sure they have easy access to water and that they are drinking plenty throughout the day.
Wear lightweight, moisture wicking clothes
Not only are the right shoes important, the right clothes can make all the difference, too.
Shirts, shorts, and socks designed to wick moisture away are very helpful but even avoiding heavy, non-breathable fabrics can help. And, hats, visors, and sunglasses are useful for protecting your head and eyes from the powerful rays of the sun.
Oh, and, pack extra outfits.
We are huge fans of the idea of not over packing, but during the summer months we find it to be difficult because by the time we get back to our room for a break, our clothes are gross and sweaty.
And, that doesn’t even count the number of times a pop-up shower has drenched us from head to toe.
As a result, we’ll often change our outfits during our midday break, essentially meaning we need to plan for 2 outfits/day.
Book a dining reservation
If your trip doesn’t allow you the luxury of taking a mid-day break, consider booking a Table Service reservation at the park you’ll be visiting for lunch.
Lunchtime meals are often less expensive than dinners, and it will get you off your feet and into the air conditioning for a nice break.
Stick to the shade and AC whenever you can
We like to call it “lily padding”. It is the idea of navigating through the park by popping into spots where you can cool off for a bit. Sometimes that might mean finding a spot to grab something cold to drink indoors or even hitting up some shops to browse for a bit.
It can also mean heading to attractions or areas of the park where you can easily, and usually relatively quickly get into the shade.
Best places in the park to cool off
We think it is important to make sure you have an idea of some places in each park where you can go to get out of the heat. You don’t need to have things memorized, but if you notice people are starting to overheat, you should have an idea of where you can go to find some relief.
Shops: Shops are a decent option if you just need to get out of the heat and cool off. The downside to them is that they aren’t going to have a place to sit, but they will work in a pinch.
Quick Service dining locations: Quick Service restaurants are also a good option, but, keep in mind that not all are air-conditioned (some are just covered or use umbrellas) and some limit access to people ordering or to those with a Mobile Order pick-ups ready.
If you are hot enough to want a place to cool down, you’re probably ready for a cold drink anyway (at least we usually are!). We use the My Disney Experience app to locate the closest Quick Service location with a Mobile Order pickup window that works for us, and then order something cool to drink there while we rest our feet in the shade, or even better – in the AC!
If you are looking for an attraction or something to do other than shop or eat while you cool off, each park has spots where you can both be entertained AND get some relief from the heat. And, as a bonus, some even let you sit for a while.
Here are some good bets in each park. They typically don’t have long lines (some have no lines at all), and while not all of them are in the air-conditioning, they do all provide shade.
Magic Kingdom
In just about every land, you’ll find at least 1 attraction that will be a good option for getting out of the sun.
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Land
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Indoor
10 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Covered
16 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Indoor
23 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Indoor
14 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Indoor
12 mins
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Indoor
15 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Indoor
Avg. 30 mins-
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Indoor
7 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Outdoor
21 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (America)
The American Adventure
Indoor
29 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Canada)
Canada: Far and Wide
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Indoor
18 mins
No
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Frozen Ever After
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Mexico)
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Indoor
7 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Impressions de France
Indoor
18 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Indoor
6 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Indoor
14 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Mission: SPACE)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Indoor
14 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Sea Base
Indoor aquarium
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Indoor
4 mins
No
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Covered
16 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth - Project Tomorrow
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Spaceship Earth)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Indoor
Yes
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track exit
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Test Track)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Morocco)
Gallery of Arts and History
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Japan)
Bijutsu-kan Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Stave Church Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Uncovered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Covered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Uncovered
30 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Uncovered
10 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Indoors
15 mins
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Star Wars Launch Bay
Indoor exhibits and costumes
N/A
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Indoors
25 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Indoors
5 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
Outdoors
25 mins
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Indoors
8 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Covered
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
UP! A Great Bird Adventure (currently called Feathered Friends in Flight)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Wildlife Express Train
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Festival of the Lion King
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
Epcot
Epcot is HUGE, and what we like about it is that there are a couple of pavilions conveniently located near each other where you can spend entire afternoons in the air conditioning and out of the heat and rain.
Land Pavilion (World Nature): Located in World Nature, the Land Pavilion is a giant building that houses 3 attractions (Soarin’, Living with the Land, and Awesome Planet) and 2 restaurants (Sunshine Seasons, which is Quick Service and Garden Grill, which is Table Service).
The Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion: Also located in World Nature, the Seas with Nemo and Friends Pavilion is home to a giant 5.7 million gallon aquarium (there’s a complimentary scavenger hunt that you can pick up a booklet for inside the building), plus 2 kid-friendly attractions: The Seas with Nemo and Friends and Turtle Talk with Crush. You’ll also find Coral Reef, which is a Table Service restaurant connected to one side of the building (you have to exit the main building to enter the restaurant).
If the forecast looks to be especially hot (or rainy!) and you know your traveling companions will need to avoid the heat as much as possible, these 2 pavilions are located close together and when combined with a meal, could easily provide you with several hours worth of entertainment.
In addition to those 2 pavilions, Epcot also has a bunch of “play areas” located at the exits of attractions which can be a great spot to cool off, plus you’ll find several galleries and exhibits in the World Showcase that are sort of hidden and usually relatively quiet.
Here’s our favorites:
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Land
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Indoor
10 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Covered
16 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Indoor
23 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Indoor
14 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Indoor
12 mins
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Indoor
15 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Indoor
Avg. 30 mins-
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Indoor
7 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Outdoor
21 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (America)
The American Adventure
Indoor
29 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Canada)
Canada: Far and Wide
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Indoor
18 mins
No
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Frozen Ever After
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Mexico)
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Indoor
7 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Impressions de France
Indoor
18 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Indoor
6 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Indoor
14 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Mission: SPACE)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Indoor
14 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Sea Base
Indoor aquarium
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Indoor
4 mins
No
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Covered
16 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth - Project Tomorrow
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Spaceship Earth)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Indoor
Yes
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track exit
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Test Track)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Morocco)
Gallery of Arts and History
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Japan)
Bijutsu-kan Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Stave Church Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Uncovered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Covered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Uncovered
30 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Uncovered
10 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Indoors
15 mins
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Star Wars Launch Bay
Indoor exhibits and costumes
N/A
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Indoors
25 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Indoors
5 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
Outdoors
25 mins
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Indoors
8 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Covered
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
UP! A Great Bird Adventure (currently called Feathered Friends in Flight)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Wildlife Express Train
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Festival of the Lion King
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Land
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios is a bit trickier. There are limited indoor Quick Service dining options, and the easiest attractions to use as respite from the sun or rain have unprotected queues. But, the good thing is that even though most of the shows here are still outdoors, they are covered and last quite a nice stretch which means you’ll have a longer period of time to sit and rest.
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Land
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Indoor
10 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Covered
16 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Indoor
23 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Indoor
14 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Indoor
12 mins
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Indoor
15 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Indoor
Avg. 30 mins-
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Indoor
7 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Outdoor
21 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (America)
The American Adventure
Indoor
29 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Canada)
Canada: Far and Wide
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Indoor
18 mins
No
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Frozen Ever After
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Mexico)
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Indoor
7 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Impressions de France
Indoor
18 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Indoor
6 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Indoor
14 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Mission: SPACE)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Indoor
14 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Sea Base
Indoor aquarium
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Indoor
4 mins
No
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Covered
16 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth - Project Tomorrow
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Spaceship Earth)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Indoor
Yes
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track exit
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Test Track)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Morocco)
Gallery of Arts and History
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Japan)
Bijutsu-kan Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Stave Church Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Uncovered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Covered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Uncovered
30 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Uncovered
10 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Indoors
15 mins
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Star Wars Launch Bay
Indoor exhibits and costumes
N/A
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Indoors
25 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Indoors
5 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
Outdoors
25 mins
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Indoors
8 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Covered
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
UP! A Great Bird Adventure (currently called Feathered Friends in Flight)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Wildlife Express Train
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Festival of the Lion King
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Land
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom is the most difficult park to find easy-to-access attractions that can get you out of the sun. The same things that make this park beautiful (lush greenery and plentiful trees) are what up the humidity and block the breeze, which can really make it feel as if you are roasting.
Our best advice is that if you need to get out of the sun, mobile order at a Quick Service location (Pizzafari is a good choice) or plan ahead and book a Table Service meal for midday.
Otherwise, take advantage of the places to sit in the shade, or check out one of the attractions below.
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Land
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Astro Orbiter
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Barnstormer (35" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Country Bear Jamboree
Indoor
10 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Enchanted Tiki Room
Covered
16 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Festival of Fantasy Parade
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
The Hall of Presidents
Indoor
23 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Haunted Mansion
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
"it's a small world"
Indoor
14 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Jungle Cruise
No
Magic Kingdom
Liberty Square
Liberty Square Riverboat
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mad Tea Party
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Indoor
12 mins
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
Indoor
15 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Peter Pan's Flight
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Pirates of the Caribbean
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
See Mickey at Town Square Theater
Indoor
Avg. 30 mins-
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Cinderella and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
See Princess Tiana and a Visiting Princess at Princess Fairytale Hall
Indoor
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Seven Dwarfs Mine Train (38" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Space Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Splash Mountain (40" height req.)
No
Magic Kingdom
Adventureland
Swiss Family Treehouse
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Tom Sawyer Island
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Speedway (32" height req. to ride, 54" to drive solo)
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tomorrowland Transit Authority PeopleMover
No
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Tron Lightcycle Power Run
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
Indoor
7 mins
No
Magic Kingdom
Town Square
Walt Disney World Railroad
No
Magic Kingdom
Frontierland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Frontierland Station)
No
Magic Kingdom
Fantasyland
Walt Disney World Railroad (Storybook Circus Station)
Yes
Magic Kingdom
Tomorrowland
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress
Outdoor
21 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (America)
The American Adventure
Indoor
29 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Awesome Planet
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Beauty and the Beast: Sing-Along
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Canada)
Canada: Far and Wide
Indoor
15 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Disney & Pixar Short Film Festival
Indoor
18 mins
No
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Frozen Ever After
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Mexico)
Gran Fiesta Tour Starring The Three Caballeros
Indoor
7 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (France)
Impressions de France
Indoor
18 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Journey into Imagination with Figment
Indoor
6 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Living with the Land
Indoor
14 mins
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE Advanced Training Lab
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Mission: SPACE)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Mission: SPACE (44" height req. for orange (more intense), 40" for green (less intense))
No
Epcot
World Showcase
Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase
Reflections of China
Indoor
14 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
Sea Base
Indoor aquarium
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Nature
The Seas with Nemo & Friends
Indoor
4 mins
No
Epcot
World Nature
Soarin' (40" height req.)
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth
Covered
16 mins
Yes
Epcot
World Celebration
Spaceship Earth - Project Tomorrow
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Spaceship Earth)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track (40" height req.)
Indoor
Yes
Epcot
World Discovery
Test Track exit
Indoor play area (enter through exit of Test Track)
N/A
No
Epcot
World Nature
Turtle Talk with Crush
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Morocco)
Gallery of Arts and History
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Japan)
Bijutsu-kan Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
Yes
Epcot
World Showcase (Norway)
Stave Church Gallery
Indoor exhibit (can just walk right in)
N/A
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Alien Swirling Saucers (32" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage
Uncovered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Disney Junior Play & Dance!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Fantasmic!
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
For the First Time in Forever: A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration
Covered
25 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Boulevard
Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular!
Uncovered
30 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Uncovered
10 mins
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Millennium Falcon Smugglers Run (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Grand Avenue
Muppet*Vision 3D
No
Hollywood Studios
Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge
Rise of the Resistance (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith (48" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
See Olaf at Celebrity Spotlight
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Slinky Dog Dash (38" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Star Tours: The Adventures Continue (40" height req.)
No
Hollywood Studios
Toy Story Land
Toy Story Mania!
No
Hollywood Studios
Sunset Boulevard
The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror (40" height req.)
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Echo Lake
Vacation Fun - An Original Animated Short with Mickey and Minnie
Indoors
15 mins
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Star Wars Launch Bay
Indoor exhibits and costumes
N/A
Yes
Hollywood Studios
Animation Courtyard
Walt Disney Presents
Indoors
25 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
The Animation Experience
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Avatar Flight of Passage (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
The Boneyard
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa (Rafiki's Planet Watch)
Conservation Station
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
DINOSAUR (40" height req.)
Indoors
5 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
Discovery Island Trails
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Expedition Everest: Legend of the Forbidden Mountain (44" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
Finding Nemo - The Big Blue... and Beyond
Outdoors
25 mins
Yes
Animal Kingdom
Discovery Island
It's Tough to be a Bug!
Indoors
8 mins
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Kali River Rapids (38" height req.)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Kilimanjaro Safaris
Covered
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
Maharajah Jungle Trek
No
Animal Kingdom
Pandora - the World of Avatar
Na'vi River Journey
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Gorilla Falls Exploration Trail
No
Animal Kingdom
Dinoland U.S.A.
TriceraTop Spin
No
Animal Kingdom
Asia
UP! A Great Bird Adventure (currently called Feathered Friends in Flight)
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Wildlife Express Train
No
Animal Kingdom
Africa
Festival of the Lion King
Good ones to get out of the rain
Park
Land
Attraction name
Queue
Duration
First Aid Stations
If you’ve over done it, and you need additional assistance, there are First Aid stations in all 4 theme parks and in both water parks.
They are free to use and are staffed by nurses. Of course, if ii is a medical emergency, you should call 911 and locate the nearest Cast Member for assistance. But if you, for example, get a headache from the sun, and you need Tylenol, they’ll be able to help you with that.
Traveling with a baby or young one means you’ll have to be extra cautious about not getting overheated. Families with little ones can use the Baby Care Centers in each of the parks.
There you’ll find an indoor, air-conditioned spot to take care of all your baby’s needs.
Each facility is open during park hours and provides the following amenities:
Kitchen area with sink, microwave and oven – great for preparing baby meals or bottles for little ones
Nursing room – these rooms provide privacy for nursing mothers, rocking chairs, and outlets for breast pumps
Feeding area – equipped with high chairs
Main room – this area contains table, chairs, sofa, and television and is a great space for others in the group to relax while things are being taken care of
On-site shop – the small shops offer items you may need including diapers, formula, sunscreen, clothing, baby food, juice, wipes, and over the counter medicines for purchase
We have an extensive packing list that goes over just about everything you might want to consider bringing with you on a trip to Disney World, but these are the things that we always pack ourselves (and things that we think you should consider, too!).
We never recommend anything that we don’t love and use ourselves, including the items below. The links on this post are what’s known as “affiliate links”, and as an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.com.
Sunblock
Sunburns aren’t just something you get at the pool. Even though most of the queues are indoors or in the shade, you’ll still be spending a lot of time in the sun.
Pay attention to the instructions for re-application and make sure to protect delicate areas like your ears and even your scalp, especially where you part your hair.
Personal fans
At the parks, you will see lots of spray misting fans for sale.
Although they seem expensive, they work really well. You can get something similar at Walmart, Target or Amazon (affiliate link):
For little ones in strollers, there are clip-on fans (affiliate link) that run on batteries that can be super helpful. Be sure to bring extra batteries since you’ll probably be running the fans all day.
There are also electric handheld fans (affiliate link) that can be recharged. We bought ones like these a couple of years ago, and they are still going strong:
For teens and adults (or anybody old enough to fan themselves), handheld fans are perfect.
They are lightweight, fold up small, and never require batteries.
Forget to bring a handheld fan with you? You can pick one up at both the China and Japan pavilions in Epcot.
Hats and sunglasses
You’ll definitely want to protect your eyes and head from the sun, and hats and sunglasses are a great way to do that.
If you forget, you can find both on property, but sunglasses especially can be a bit pricey.
BodyGlide or other anti-chafing sticks
Not every guest will have this problem, but chafing can ruin your trip if it happens to you – and high heat and humidity are the ideal environment for chafing to occur.
There are lots of products that can help (we really like BodyGlide) and if you feel a problem coming on, it is better to prevent it than it is to try to treat it.
BodyGlide is available in stores and on Amazon, but you can also purchase it directly from the company (and they typically have free shipping!).
Thighs and feet are common problem areas. So, if you are prone to chafing, make sure you pay extra attention to those spots before you head into the parks.
Umbrella with UV protection
We don’t typically like umbrellas for the rain, but we do like them for keeping the sun off of us. Look for small umbrellas that offer UV protection. We have these umbrellas from Amazon (affiliate link):
Cooling wipes and towels
If you have access to a freezer, a good tip is to freeze washcloths to bring with you into the parks. But, if you don’t have access to a freezer, you can bring disposable cooling wipes that can help refresh you.
These Cold Shower Field Towels (affiliate link) are the ones we’ve used before. It isn’t as refreshing as a REAL shower, but they have menthol in them, which helps cool the skin:
With 15+ years planning Disney World trips, Heather joined WDW Prep in 2014 to help others plan for their own families. As the WDW Prep Editor, she travels monthly to stay current and has helped propel the site to millions of views per year. Email Heather