Those who have visited Walt Disney World during the late spring and summer months know one thing: it gets hot and humid. Under normal conditions beating the heat can be difficult, but changes due to physical distancing and mask requirements make it a bit more difficult.
For Disney veterans, some of your favorite tricks—including walking through the air-conditioned shops to bypass the streets, secluding yourself in air-conditioned shows, taking a quick walk through a splash pad—are no longer available. So, we thought we would provide some ideas and reminders to help you through your next visit.
Stay hydrated: This is the most obvious advice, but is also a lot more difficult to achieve when you can’t walk and drink at the same time. It’s quite easy to forget to stay hydrated if you don’t want to hold up your group to step aside for a drink. Last summer, we noticed a lot of people who needed assistance from Cast Members because they were overheated. So drink up! Take at least a few sips every hour. If you don’t want to hold up your group, make a habit of taking a few swigs after you get off a ride and your party is regrouping.
Use the Relaxation Station: Take a break. The relaxation stations throughout all four theme parks are great places to stop, take off your mask, and rest for a little. They are there for a reason, use them. I’ve often considered them rehydration stations, allowing a nice quiet place to sit and take a drink.
Find some air-conditioning: This is a tricky one. If you are hoping to quickly jump into a store for a brief respite, you could end up standing in the hot sun for five minutes before going in. And, if you used the old trick at the Magic Kingdom to enter through Casey’s and walk through the shops to the entrance, it’s not going to happen. Entrances to stores are now usually found in the middle of the store and only exits are at the ends. In addition, some shows at the parks where you might go to enjoy air-conditioning are closed (ie: Finding Nemo The Musical at Animal Kingdom, Voyage of the Little Mermaid at Hollywood Studios). But there are still plenty of locations and shows to attend and many of the attractions are inside buildings, so you will be able to cool down while in line.
Go to the parks early and late: The middle of the day, from 1 to 5 p.m., is normally the hottest, and the most crowded. So taking advantage of the early morning and returning later will help keep you cool.
Bring extra masks: If you sweat through your mask you will want a fresh one. Keep a couple of fresh masks in a Ziploc bag. Also, consider wearing light-colored masks. Black masks just soak up the heat.
Take a cooling towel: I wasn’t a big believer in these things, but after using them on extremely hot days, I became a convert.
Wear a hat or visor: This might seem obvious or ridiculous if you feel the hat only makes your head hotter. But, a hat or visor will protect your face, which you will be happy for in the strong summer sun.
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