Beat the Heat at Disney!

That summertime heat is upon us and it's nice and steamy in WDW! This week I'm sharing 5 ways to beat the heat at Disney!

1. Cooling towels. Personally, I've never tried them but you better believe I will be when we go this year! Last Sept nearly everyone had one around their necks and I was steaming (almost literally!) with jealousy!! I would get ice cubes to rub on my forehead, neck, and check just to cool down. Get you those towels!! They sell them on Amazon - https://tinyurl.com/yyuv56o8

2. Handheld fans. Bonus points if they mist! We bought ours in the camping section of Wal-mart. If you have a stroller, buy one that can clip onto the stroller if your child is too young to hold it themselves. 

3. HYDRATE!! This should really be #1. You can bring your own water bottles or cups into the parks and fill up for free at one of the many water fountains or get a free cup of ice water at any quick service dining location. If you don't like drinking water, bring flavor packets to make it taste more appealing. But whatever you do - keep drinking it regularly!! Dehydration will make you very ill and can ruin a trip. Other options if you aren't into water could be Gatorade or Poweraid (be careful about too much sugar though) or coconut water.

Photo Courtesy of DisneyDaybyDay

4. Seek AC! Disney is better than a lot of theme parks because it offers plenty of indoor rides and shows. I like to plan for indoor attractions (preferably those with short waits and chairs to sit comfortably in) for midday when it's hottest and most crowded. It's an excellent break from the heat and time to rest and recover. I'll share some ideas for this in a future post. Also scheduling an indoor table service dining reservation for midday could also be a good way to get a break and some cool air.

One of my favorite indoor shows! Photo thanks to Disney

5. Consider heading back to the resort for a midday break. You could go swimming, take a nap, whatever! Just get away from the craziness and heat for a few hours and then head back out after you've recovered. Personally I don't do this often because we usually go in the winter when the parks aren't open quite as late. I can't fathom taking that much time out of my park day, but it's also not quite as hot so it's more tolerable to stick around from open to close. If it's summertime and the parks are open until 11 or later...seriously consider the midday break for an overall more magical day.

Honorable mentions: Water rides, water parks, splash pad areas in Epcot, and dressing appropriately for hot weather!

Getting drenched on Kali River Rapids!

What are your favorite tips for beating the heat?