Recently my family and I attended a special conference at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort. It was our first time visiting and staying at the property, however we are no strangers to the Disney World parks. Being Floridians, we are graced with opportunities to enjoy the numerous theme parks in our area. This Disney experience has been our greatest thus far!
During the #DisneySMMC conference my family enjoyed the Yacht Club Resort ammenities and spent time at the 4 Disney World theme parks. At night we encountered special events, including an amazing Epcot fireworks experience. I will definitely be delving into all of those details in a later post, so stay tuned! Since summer is right around the corner, I know many families will be taking vacations and possibly visiting the Walt Disney World theme parks. We all know Florida can be HOT, so I’m sharing my tips on how to keep cool during the summer months.
Disney World Tips
Tip #1:
Consider packing a lightweight mesh cooler to bring to the parks. It is okay to bring small insulated coolers (think lunch bags) to Walt Disney World. Fill a ziploc bag with ice and place that at the bottom to keep drinks cool. Pack plenty of water bottles so you have a drink handy when needed. Not only will you save some money, but you will stay hydrated which is very important during summer months.
Tip #2:
Enjoy a cool treat. There’s nothing like a delicious ice cream treat when it’s hot outside. It is sure to cool you down pretty fast. Our favorite place to grab a cone is at Magic Kingdom’s Plaza Ice Cream shop on Main Street. They feature Edy’s ice cream and the kids cone’s (like the one my little guy is holding below) is only $3!
Tip #3:
If you are traveling with kids, consider investing in a Geleeo stroller liner. This award winning product provides a constant, gentle cooling sensation for your little ones to keep them cool during summer’s heat. It’s super easy to attach to your child’s stroller and requires no additional steps. Simply buckle your child in and go! The material is waterproof and offered in a variety of color choices. We spent 2 full weekends at the park and never once did L complain of being hot.
Another day at the parks with the @GeleeoPad. Love that this is keeping baby comfy & cool! #DisneySMMC pic.twitter.com/bhE0p7tH8r
— Jennifer H (@Lovesmytwoboys) May 9, 2015
Tip #4: Ride the rides! Many of the rides offer fans or air conditioned lines to keep you cool. Once you get on a ride, like the all-new Seven Dwarfs Mine Train you will quickly cool off from the breeze.
Tip #5: Lastly, head to the dollar store or $1 bins at retail stores and pick up a spray bottle. This is a great way to keep cool while visiting the parks. You can refill the water bottles at drinking fountains located throughout the park. It’s a very inexpensive way to cool down during summer’s heat. And if you forget, Walt Disney parks have fan spray bottles for purchase that can keep you cool too!
Where to find Geleeo: Find it nationwide at retailers like Babies R Us and amazon.com
What ways do you stay cool during summer months?
Looking for other WDWorld tips? Check out this helpful calendar of the best and worst times to visit the parks.
Sand says
I would take it to the zoo!
Dawn Reid says
This would be great when we go to Knotts berry Farm.
Danielle Magee says
I would take it along the trail around our lake.
Em Mahr says
We’d take it on our morning walk and to the park – we live in Florida and it’s so hot and humid!
tina reynolds says
I would take to the park and zoo for sure we spend a lot of time at the zoo so this would be awesome
Stephanie Larison says
Such a cool idea! I would take it to the zoo with the kids.
Kristi C says
I would use it when we go to the zoo or the local theme park.
karen mayernick says
To the park and for our walks around the neighborhood.
Linda Bradshaw says
I would take it with me when the grandkids and kiddos go to the zoo.
Lisa Voyce says
Here in MD, it is quite hot and I would use it when I take my grandbaby jogging (well, I jog and she just goes for the ride).
Lindsey Khatri says
The zoo, the playground and theme parks, I know from experience that those places are HOT!
Erica B. says
Would be great when I go running with the stroller.
deana dietrich says
I would use this everywhere we go!
Jessica Beard says
We would take it to Disney in September and also to the zoo each week.
Stephanie Galbraith says
I would take it on our walks around the neighborhood.
Mary Calabrese says
I’d take it to parades.
Carla Morgan says
I would take it to our local park and on vacation to Seattle next month!
Carol says
I would take it to the park.
Darlene Carbajal says
I’d take it to Universal Studios Hollywood!
Richard Hicks says
It would be great to have when we visit the amusement parks
latanya t says
to carowinds
Carly Daring (@annabee818) says
I love that it would be great in the summer heat for walks in the neighborhood or events like going to the fair or park. It would really be great anywhere!
Jessica Lawrence says
These are all great tips, and we would use a Geleeo at Disney as well. Actually, we would probably use one all the time b/c we live where it gets incredibly hot in the summer, and our stroller gets warm if outside too much.
Debbie Welchert says
Thanks for all of the great tips. I would love to take my grandchildren to Disney World someday.
thriftyjinxy says
These are some great tips. It is hard to have fun when you are hot and uncomfortable. We’ll be in Florida over Labor Day weekend and will need to use some of these!
Jennifer H says
Ohh, fun! Have a fun & safe trip! 🙂
Scott says
Disney also has spray parks to cool you down. Hunt those down for when you need to chill!
Jennifer H says
Another good tip!
Aimee Fauci (House of Fauci's) says
When we get hot at Disney we stop in at the gift shops. They are fun to look at and they are often times very cool inside.
Jennifer H says
Yes – that’s a great idea too! 🙂
Jeanette says
What a great idea! Where I live it is HOT all the time too I LOVE the way you can keep the kiddo cool in the stroller. That has always been a problem here too. I wish my kids were young enough to try it!
dianehoffmaster says
icecream as a heat buster will always be my favorite choice ! Looks like you all had fun!