food IS a theme park
It’s hurricane season, and that means it’s VERY stormy in Florida.
Guests getting their ponchos on for the storm.
During the summer months, we often see storms nearly every afternoon, and those can put a damper on your plans if you’re traveling to the theme parks. At Disney World, many outdoor rides will close with lightning, as well as a variety of outdoor entertainment options. But what about if it’s a travel day? In that case, you might want to be prepared for some delays.
Disney World is no stranger to severe weather.
Rainy Day
Especially in the warmer months, it’s super common to see severe thunderstorms in the parks. Sometimes a rain shower will pop in just for 10 minutes and then it’s sunny again like nothing even happened! And, if you’re in Disney World right now, you need to pay attention to the current weather.
It’s HOT in Florida right now.
It’s hard to stay cool in Disney World right now!
In fact, Florida recently hit dangerous heat levels, so staying cool and hydrated in Disney World is very important. Sure, you can stick to places with air conditioning or buy one of those misting fans but what about a hands-free cooling option you can take with you?
It’s summertime!
Stitch Water Bottle
Summer is here, and things an heat up, especially in Disney World! The Florida heat can be pretty ruthless, which is why we have everything you need to stay cool in the parks, including lists of all of the places you can get free water, and all of the water bottle filling stations in the parks. It’s super important to stay hydrated, and if you need a new water bottle to take to the parks, look no further!
We LOVE Disney World…but also, we sometimes HATE Disney World.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Okay, we don’t hate ALL of Disney World, but like any other place, there are some things in the parks that might not be the most enjoyable. Whether it’s the manic weather or the hefty bill we have to foot at the end of our trip, there are some things in Disney World that we despise. But many times, you can actually avoid those problems!
When it comes to weather, Florida is the kind of place where we say, “If you don’t like the weather, just wait.”
Bring those ponchos!
That’s because Florida weather is finicky: it can be sunshine and blue skies one minute and dark skies and thunderstorms the next. We’ve navigated everything from simple rainy days to tornado watches to hurricanes at Disney World, which is why we’ll always tell you to make sure raingear is on your packing list. That’s especially true for the upcoming 4th of July holiday weekend.
Just like you protect your hands with oven mitts when handling something hot, you also need to protect your skin from the harsh rays of the sun. The Sunshine State does live up to its name, so making sure your skin is protected while visiting Disney World is a must. With all the choices for sunscreen out there it can easily get overwhelming.
Gorgeous weather!
We researched and found the best sunscreens for you and your family, no matter what your needs are.
Disney World is HOT!!!
That Florida sunshine ain’t no joke
We don’t mean HOT as it’s a popular place to visit right now (it is, thanks to summer crowds). We don’t mean hot as in eating a spicy snack. We don’t even mean hot as in EPCOT has a HOT new ride that everyone is flocking to. No, we’re talking about the weather, which has prompted heat advisories for the area.
If there’s one thing you can count on at Disney World in the summertime, it’s rain.
Dark clouds over Cinderella Castle
It will almost certainly rain at some point during the day in the summer. Even on days where it says there’s no chance of rain, we’ve been surprised by a quick shower. So, it’s good to be prepared with the essentials, especially on days like today, when there is severe weather in the forecast.
It’s honestly REALLY hard to go wrong with a Disney World trip. Whether it’s your first trip or your 50th, this IS the Most Magical Place on Earth, after all!
Main Street, U.S.A.
That being said, there really are certain iconic, bucket list-worthy attractions and restaurants and snacks that FULLY exemplify that CLASSIC Disney experience, and you’d be missing out if you skipped ‘em!
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