Why Should I Visit Walt Disney World in the Summer? Isn't it too Hot?

It will be hot, so be prepared

The summer heat in Florida can be intense. If you or someone in your party has a medical reason to stay out of the heat, then yes you should consider visiting at a different time of the year. However, for the rest of us it can be a great time to go!

School's Out!

Summer is definitely the longest period of time during the year that you won't have to worry about school! That means, you might be able to travel longer and have more experiences in one trip than you might be able to during the school year. Will it be crowded? Though I cannot tell you what your days there will be like in terms of crowds, I can safely predict there will be a crowd for the reason I just mentioned: school's out! However, if you plan carefully, you can still do many if not all of the things you want to do!

What items can help us beat the heat?

Water, water, and more water! Disney will allow you to bring in your own bottle of water that you may refill as you choose! In fact, they seem to install more water filling stations each time I visit! Can't find a water filling station? Proceed to the closest counter service restaurant and they will give you a complimentary cup of water. Note: The free standing carts do not have a water spout and cannot give you water. A good rule of thumb is if they have a soda fountain, they can give you a small cup of water. Alternately, you may purchase cold water bottles at restaurants, carts, and gift shops!
Sunscreen! You may think you will be mostly inside, but the Florida sun is relentless and will find you, even on an overcast day! Apply that sunscreen before you leave your resort room and bring a bottle to reapply every few hours!
Hats and sunglasses! See sunscreen! Don't have them? They make a great souvenir!
Rain gear! So you checked the forecast and it says sunny all day. Great! Except it's Florida in the summer and will more than likely rain. Have a plan so you can avoid a sudden soaking. Disney sells rainslickers. They're cute and make some people happy! The last time I was there they were $11 each. Depending on your budget, you may wish to purchase them before your trip from a dollar store or online. Pixie Dust Tip: Bring a zip lock bag big enough to put the wet rainslickers in once they are wet so that you don't then soak the contents of your bag! Just don't forget to air them out back at the hotel so that they don't begin to smell bad!
Personal fans and cooling towels: A personal fan is a great idea for late summer. Just make sure you don't forget those batteries! Even simpler to use is the cooling towel. Wet it, ring it out, and wrap it around the back of your neck!
Medical Help: Should anyone in your party start to become sick from the heat, simply find the closest cast member and they will assist you in getting the help you might need.

Sounds hot! Why would I want to go during the summer??

Typhoon Lagoon

Lots of reasons! For one, Typhoon Lagoon will be open! A water park is a great way to have an extra day of vacation and not have to pay as much as the 4 theme parks for the day. Want to visit more than once? Check into a Park Hopper Plus ticket! For each day of tickets you also get entry to a water park or one of several other options. You can get more information about this option from your travel agent, on the WDW website or simply call Disney direct! You can even purchase tickets to Disney H2O Glow After Hours on some dates between May and September to visit Typhoon Lagoon at night!

After Hours Parties

Parks too hot during the day? Why not go to an After Hours at Epcot or Hollywood Studios? Shorter lines, no sun, what's not to love! Check you My Disney Experience app for details!

EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival and Outdoor Kitchens

This Festival is only available this time of year and you won't want to miss it! Special food offerings! Beautiful Gardens! Don't miss it!

Disney Springs

Take a break from all of that Florida sun at Disney Springs! Here you can shop until you drop at over 100 stores! Hungry? From Food Trucks to Fine Dining, there are over 60 different places to eat! They have what you want! In addition, they have some unique opportunities like Cirque de Soleil: Drawn to Life, cake decorating at Amorette's Patisserie, bowling at Splitsville Dine and Bowl and so much more!

Special Discounts

Want to save money on your trip? Summer is a great time to do just that? Though it is different every year, Disney typically runs several resort discounts in the summer and sometimes they are the deepest discounts! Consult the website, call Disney, or your travel agent for more information!

Don't Wait!

For the summer, the time to book is now! Why? Disney is great during the summer and that is not a secret! For the best possibility to make all of your family's dreams come true, the time to book is now!

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