This is part one of how I would deal with touring Walt Disney World during the summer peak season. I would like to hear your thoughts as well. I will post part two next week.
The summer peak seasons ranges from June through Mid August. This is usually the time again when school is out, and it allows parents to take their kids on vacation. This timeframe though is a bit less crowded than Spring Break or Winter Holidays. Why you ask? Well first off, it’s HOT! Hades would be quite comfortable in the parks. Temperatures usually will hit the upper 90’s with the Heat Index breaking 100 degrees Fahrenheit. For some it is just too hot to walk around the parks on vacation. Couple that with a high crowd count, and it can make for a less than thrilling vacation.
Secondly, many kids have activities in the summer like Little League and softball so some families will opt to vacation during Spring Break or winter and by-pass summer. This way they do not disrupt the activities of their kids. Plus during the summer it is easier to go to a local swimming pool to stay refreshed.
Now a few points need to be made if you have to vacation during the summer. With it being so hot, there are some safety precautions you need to follow. First, stay hydrated. The Florida heat can get to the best of us, so drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after your day at the parks. It is a good idea to drink a bottle of water before you go, take that bottle into the parks with you and fill it up all day long. This will save you money, and you can even get ice for free from an outdoor stand that has ice. You can pay $2.00 per bottle of water throughout the day. Either way you need to continuously drink fluids. Don’t wait until you are thirsty. That is the biggest mistake people make during the summer.
Next make sure you have plenty of sunscreen. Apply it every hour or so. The sun will be beating down on you and you do not want a sun burn to ruin your trip. A misting fan of some sort is also valuable. Just a quick spray or two may be enough to help you get through that long queue at Expedition Everest.
When you tour the parks in the summer again the idea is to beat the heat. To do this you will want to get to parks early and leave by afternoon when it becomes the hottest part of the day. Trust me, it will be unbearable in the afternoon. When all the late sleepers start arriving, you can wave goodbye to them as you leave the park and head back to your resort. Use the afternoon time to either relax in the room, or go take a dip in the pool. Keep in mind though that in the summer it tends to rain most afternoons around 3-6 PM so plan swimming accordingly. The rain will move on and as the sun begins to fade, you can return to the parks a bit fresher than everyone else and a lot less frustrated. You will realize how rejuvenated you truly are when you watch others getting off the bus tired, sweaty, cranky, and generally not feeling especially magical.
The summer peak seasons ranges from June through Mid August. This is usually the time again when school is out, and it allows parents to take their kids on vacation. This timeframe though is a bit less crowded than Spring Break or Winter Holidays. Why you ask? Well first off, it’s HOT! Hades would be quite comfortable in the parks. Temperatures usually will hit the upper 90’s with the Heat Index breaking 100 degrees Fahrenheit. For some it is just too hot to walk around the parks on vacation. Couple that with a high crowd count, and it can make for a less than thrilling vacation.
Secondly, many kids have activities in the summer like Little League and softball so some families will opt to vacation during Spring Break or winter and by-pass summer. This way they do not disrupt the activities of their kids. Plus during the summer it is easier to go to a local swimming pool to stay refreshed.
Now a few points need to be made if you have to vacation during the summer. With it being so hot, there are some safety precautions you need to follow. First, stay hydrated. The Florida heat can get to the best of us, so drink plenty of fluids before, during, and after your day at the parks. It is a good idea to drink a bottle of water before you go, take that bottle into the parks with you and fill it up all day long. This will save you money, and you can even get ice for free from an outdoor stand that has ice. You can pay $2.00 per bottle of water throughout the day. Either way you need to continuously drink fluids. Don’t wait until you are thirsty. That is the biggest mistake people make during the summer.
Next make sure you have plenty of sunscreen. Apply it every hour or so. The sun will be beating down on you and you do not want a sun burn to ruin your trip. A misting fan of some sort is also valuable. Just a quick spray or two may be enough to help you get through that long queue at Expedition Everest.
When you tour the parks in the summer again the idea is to beat the heat. To do this you will want to get to parks early and leave by afternoon when it becomes the hottest part of the day. Trust me, it will be unbearable in the afternoon. When all the late sleepers start arriving, you can wave goodbye to them as you leave the park and head back to your resort. Use the afternoon time to either relax in the room, or go take a dip in the pool. Keep in mind though that in the summer it tends to rain most afternoons around 3-6 PM so plan swimming accordingly. The rain will move on and as the sun begins to fade, you can return to the parks a bit fresher than everyone else and a lot less frustrated. You will realize how rejuvenated you truly are when you watch others getting off the bus tired, sweaty, cranky, and generally not feeling especially magical.
