V.I.N.C.E.N.T.
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I've always had issues dealing with the heat, I'm more of a winter person. Doesn't take much for me to start sweating like crazy on warm days. My family and I recently visited DL over Labor Day week. Temps hit a high of 104 with a max humidity of 68%. What better weather to walk several miles over paved surfaces!
Iv'e read a few comments about dealing with the heat, taking it slow and drinking plenty of water seems to be the general advice. In addition to that, the following tips helped us greatly, some of which we did not figure out until mid-way through the trip.
1) Do not bother with purchasing a cooling fan in the parks. Disney sells a $20 spritzer fan that does not provide a decent breeze nor spray very well. We went through three of them before finally giving up. They are also very large and can be a bit heavy when filled to capacity. Instead, we went to Big 5 on Harbor and purchased a smaller fan that was far more efficient for $10. Amazon link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/O2cool-8101-B...8&qid=1442508527&sr=8-1&keywords=spritzer+fan
2) In addition to wearing hats for cover, purchase cooling towels for you neck. This worked really well, not only did it keep the sun off our necks, but they really stayed cool throughout the day. Wet them in the bathroom periodically, take them off and throw them over your shoulder or on your lap when on air conditioned rides or in restaurants and they cool down even more. I would tuck them into the front of my shirt (looked kinda like an ascot) when riding fast rides. Amazon link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/Mission-Athle...&qid=1442508758&sr=8-9&keywords=cooling+towel
3) Bring collapsible water bottles. They are easier to fill at the fountains, you can actually bend the top a bit to get the whole thing full unlike a water bottle. Also, as you use them the decrease the bulk carried in your backpack. Amazon link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/Tribe-Flex-Ec...8806&sr=8-2&keywords=collapsible+water+bottle
4) Bring powdered gatorade PACKETS. Look for the gatorade packets not the larger containers. They don't take up much space and can be easily added to the water bottle. After day two of our trip, I started feeling better after using one packet in the morning and one in the afternoon. I purcase them at the grocery store, here is another link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/Gatorade-Perf...08980&sr=8-1&keywords=powder+gatorade+packets
5) Any AC area where you can sit down was packed. I did not realize how coveted (and how few spaces there are) of indoor dining seating there is. We made Blue Bayou reservations ahead of the trip, but I would also recommend Plaza and Carnation Cafe reservations for any meal after noon. Those who stood in line with a reservation were typically seated outside. The Pizza place in Tomorrowland would be a good option as well. Small World and Pirates were great ways to cool off. Unfortunately all dark rides with AC had longer than normal wait times. We were not the only ones with the obvious idea.
6) Certain areas of both park were a bit more humid than others. In DL we tried to avoid Adventureland/Frontier/New Orleans/Critter during the worst heat. All of the water features made it worse. In CA the area near Grizzly was REALLY bad. All those misters on the ride... Cars Land was really nice.
7) Bring extra clothes. We returned to the hotel every day around noon, went back around 4pm. Taking mid-day showers took a toll on the laundry situation. Had to buy soap and was tshirts in the hotel sink for a few days.
That's all I can think of for now. Will add more later if I remember anything.
Iv'e read a few comments about dealing with the heat, taking it slow and drinking plenty of water seems to be the general advice. In addition to that, the following tips helped us greatly, some of which we did not figure out until mid-way through the trip.
1) Do not bother with purchasing a cooling fan in the parks. Disney sells a $20 spritzer fan that does not provide a decent breeze nor spray very well. We went through three of them before finally giving up. They are also very large and can be a bit heavy when filled to capacity. Instead, we went to Big 5 on Harbor and purchased a smaller fan that was far more efficient for $10. Amazon link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/O2cool-8101-B...8&qid=1442508527&sr=8-1&keywords=spritzer+fan
2) In addition to wearing hats for cover, purchase cooling towels for you neck. This worked really well, not only did it keep the sun off our necks, but they really stayed cool throughout the day. Wet them in the bathroom periodically, take them off and throw them over your shoulder or on your lap when on air conditioned rides or in restaurants and they cool down even more. I would tuck them into the front of my shirt (looked kinda like an ascot) when riding fast rides. Amazon link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/Mission-Athle...&qid=1442508758&sr=8-9&keywords=cooling+towel
3) Bring collapsible water bottles. They are easier to fill at the fountains, you can actually bend the top a bit to get the whole thing full unlike a water bottle. Also, as you use them the decrease the bulk carried in your backpack. Amazon link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/Tribe-Flex-Ec...8806&sr=8-2&keywords=collapsible+water+bottle
4) Bring powdered gatorade PACKETS. Look for the gatorade packets not the larger containers. They don't take up much space and can be easily added to the water bottle. After day two of our trip, I started feeling better after using one packet in the morning and one in the afternoon. I purcase them at the grocery store, here is another link for reference: http://www.amazon.com/Gatorade-Perf...08980&sr=8-1&keywords=powder+gatorade+packets
5) Any AC area where you can sit down was packed. I did not realize how coveted (and how few spaces there are) of indoor dining seating there is. We made Blue Bayou reservations ahead of the trip, but I would also recommend Plaza and Carnation Cafe reservations for any meal after noon. Those who stood in line with a reservation were typically seated outside. The Pizza place in Tomorrowland would be a good option as well. Small World and Pirates were great ways to cool off. Unfortunately all dark rides with AC had longer than normal wait times. We were not the only ones with the obvious idea.
6) Certain areas of both park were a bit more humid than others. In DL we tried to avoid Adventureland/Frontier/New Orleans/Critter during the worst heat. All of the water features made it worse. In CA the area near Grizzly was REALLY bad. All those misters on the ride... Cars Land was really nice.
7) Bring extra clothes. We returned to the hotel every day around noon, went back around 4pm. Taking mid-day showers took a toll on the laundry situation. Had to buy soap and was tshirts in the hotel sink for a few days.
That's all I can think of for now. Will add more later if I remember anything.
