Taking a summer trip Disney World is top on lots of people’s lists! But this is also the hottest and most crowded time of year to visit.
Here are some tips to help you maximise the magic during your trip by beating the heat if you are visiting Disney World for your summer holiday!
Use Early Park Entry To Beat The Crowds!
If you are a guest at a Disney World Resort you can enter the parks 30 minutes early every single day! This gives you a chance to get ahead of the day guests and get into the queues for the most popular rides first!
This is a really great way to ride some of the most popular attractions at Disney World with a shorter wait time.
The mornings are also the quietest times in the parks and you can often get the more done in the first few hours than any other time of the day. If you can enter first thing in the morning you can really maximise your time in the parks!
Because of the time difference you will usually be waking up very early whilst in Florida. The great news is jetlag is your advantage when you are in Disney World so be sure to use it!
Take An Afternoon Break!
The hottest part of the day is also one of the busiest times in the Disney Parks. After lunchtime until around 5pm the Florida sun is at its peak which leads to the temperature being super hot! This is also the most crowded part of the day in the Disney Parks.
Due to this after lunch is a perfect time to take a break! Head back to your resort to relax by the pool, take a nap or cool off in a water park!
If you don’t want to leave the parks it is a great idea to visit indoor attractions or have a delicious meal in one of the table service restaurants to escape the heat and take a break!
Get Free Iced Water!
Water can cost over $4 a bottle in the Disney World Parks! In the summer with the heat being so hot it is vital to stay hydrated. To save money on drinks be sure to take advantage of the free iced water you can get from the quick service restaurant at Disney World!
Use The Lightning Lanes To Cut Down On Queues!
The summer is peak season for Disney World and because of this the queues can get long! One way to try to reduce the amount of time you spend in queues is to purchase Multi Pass or Single Pass.
Multi Pass allows you to join the shorter Lightning Lane queue for a large number of rides across the 4 Disney World parks.
Single Pass is offered for the 5 most popular rides at Disney World. These rides aren’t included with Multi Pass but you can pay to skip the queue for these rides individually. If there are some ‘can’t miss’ attractions that you want to experience that offer Single Pass you can save hours by skipping the queue for these! This helps you get the most out of your day and avoid standing around in the heat whilst queuing!
TOP TIP!
You can purchase Multi Pass and Single Pass up to 7 days ahead of your trip if you are staying at a Disney World Resort and 3 days in advance if you are staying off-site. You can purchase this once you are in the US.
Extended Park Hours For Deluxe Resort Guests
If you are staying in a Deluxe Resort at Disney World you get extended evening hours on Monday’s and Wednesday’s! This is a great way to get an extra 2 hours in Magic Kingdom or EPCOT with far fewer people and much shorter wait times! You will also be visiting in the cooler evenings which is a lovely time of day to experience the parks without the heat and humidity!
Come Prepared!
Be sure to bring water and sunscreen with you! Cooling towels and rechargable fans are also a popular item to pack in your day bag for some relief from the heat!
You can also come with a poncho for the possible thunderstorms you may encounter. Luckily they are short lived and as many people leave the parks at the first sign of rain can actually benefit you are the parks are quieter!
Buying ponchos ahead of your trip will ensure you’re never caught out and will cost you significantly less than buying one in the Disney Parks.
Purchase A Refillable Mug For Cheap Drinks!
If you are staying at a Disney World Resort you can purchase a refillable mug which you can then use this as many times as you like during your stay! You can use your refillable mug at your resort or any other Disney Resort you visit. This can be a great way to save money and stay hydrated!
If you have taken advantage of the 2025 Free Disney Dining offer and have booked a stay at a moderate or deluxe resort you get a free refillable mug per person!
If you want to know exactly what to pack (and never accidentally leave anything behind!) check out my Disney World Packing List! I also have tons of Disney World Planning Templates to help you easily organise every aspect of your Disney trip!
Check out my YouTube video all about beating the heat at Disney World!
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