I've never felt the Florida heat!

[vicki_c]

It's a broad statement, but bugs (other than lovebugs! some months) are not usually an issue. We have never taken bug spray and have never needed it. If you plan on spending a lot of time outside in the evening, like on your resort patio or balcony or something, then maybe it might be good to have some. But it's just not an issue we've ever had at WDW.

 

[JimMIA]

Thank you everyone for you wonderful words of wisdom. I appreciate the perspective that June is tolerable. Thanks JIMMIA!

Now, what about the bugs? Do I need to pack bug spray?

You're welcome...but. In the spirit of full disclosure, you should also know that I am also comfortable slogging around in the Everglades in waist-deep water with the 'gators and pythons. So you might want to take my advice with a little grain of salt.

Mr. Shiny's advice about sunblock is also very important. When you're in Florida, especially in summer, you are actually much closer to the sun than if you are up north. And it makes a difference. You can get a really nasty sunburn down here. Apply sunblock several times a day.

Also, thunderstorms are no time to be out and about. Stay inside. The change in your pocket will not be spendable if it's all welded together.

 

[RobPickles]

Some explain to me about these moisture wicking shirts please... What do they do? Redirect the sweat? LOL!

One of the nasty things I can stand about being in Florida's humidity is constantly sweating up a storm. It can be bad sometimes like being in a warm shower, so anything that can help prevent my pictures from being ruined by nasty sweat marks on our matching Dinsey t-shirts, or just make me get through those nasty humid days a little easier, would be a big help. Thanks!

 

[hellerjw]

The moisture wicking materials are designed to pull moisture to the surface where it dries faster and the material itself doesn't absorb moisture very much, if at all. They are made with synthetic materials (polyester, synthetic blends, etc) and to me don't offer very much relief. I can understand why athletes would prefer them as they would help prevent chafing and not absorb all the sweat during heavy activity. However, I still prefer a cotton polo or T-shirt to most moisture-wicking materials, the natural fabrics just seem to breath better to me.

 

[Brancaneve]

We made lunch ADR's on our summer trips, and it worked great. Lunch was followed by swimming or napping, depending on the mood and the afternoon thunderstorm.

Thanks! That is my plan! ADRs all booked for lunch: 50's Primetime, Tony's and a few others. Looking forward to sitting down in an air conditioned room!