Tips for Beating the Heat 
by The July Travelers
From LSUfan4444 - It's one of the hottest months of the year in one of the hottest states in the country. There are things you can do to help but you can't escape or beat the heat, you have to plan with it. Think of the hottest day you experienced in NY, then take that day and expect that weather every day of your trip BUT you're going to be walking 10+ miles a day, in crowded areas, on possibly less sleep than you're used to, etc.
The biggest thing you can do is hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. It's more important that the clothes you wear! I'd aim for AT LEAST one ounce of water per pound of your body weight per day.
From
DL1WDW2 - I am that crazy person that would stand in hot sun for the first concert of the day at Epcot and always stopped at the La Cava de Tequila for their children’s Piñata Drink... no alcohol...but fresh fruit drink that always lowered my body temp...I actually ordered 2 and tipped at bar to go! It is not on menu but I might ask the bartender next trip if they remember and can still make it!
Other option would be Joffreys fresh Peach Tree Ice tea and ask for extra cup of ice...I think Starbucks makes this also but prefer Joffreys.
I normally do not drink tea (which drove my English grandmother crazy)...but this also lowers body temp. I also carry a plain bandana to wet and wear around my neck( works better than those expensive cooling wraps they sell in parks) and cheaper!
From
Memorymakerfor4 - We highly recommend the Frogg Togg Chilly Pads. They're better than the Disney ones. Get some free ice water and use that to wet it down. You can also cut one in half to share, they're huge.
Something new we're going to try are the neck fans everyone has been wearing.
The first time we went in July I was surprised how muggy it is was the morning. I thought late evening was by far the most pleasant part of the day. I tend to feel like I'm drowning for about half an hour, then adjust and it's not so bad. Also, Animal Kingdom seems to be the worst park this way. So much water and greenery.
Pack face wipes or a washcloth to wipe your face down often. This was especially nice when wearing a mask.
Clothes - Don't wear denim if you can help it. Wear shoes that you don't mind getting wet because it will definitely rain on you multiple times. Pack a spare pair of socks, or flip flops. My husband likes to wear a Panama hat.
Make sure you have a poncho or umbrella. I personally prefer the umbrella because ponchos get so hot. If you're bringing a stroller, go buy a cheap clear plastic shower curtain before you go and every time you park it, cover it and secure with some clips. We've come off of so many rides to a nice dry stroller and everyone else's is soaked.
We try to book a sit down dining location for lunch. It's a nice extended break from the heat.
From
TinkerTracy - Hi! I usually go every year in July or August and it is HOT. But we usually try to get to the parks early and do all our favorite things FIRST. Then jump inside for a snack/shopping/lunch. We also like to head back to the resort to swim or nap in the middle of the day. Then we try and head back to the parks once the sun starts to set (after dinner). This all might change on this trip due to the COVID changes.
I also LOVE
cooling towels and my personal fan haha! I also wear open shoes/sandals a lot to keep cool. Plus hydrating is so important. I also bring a 'sweat towel' borrowed from the hotel room to keep dry during the day.
From
Chris Ehlers - I would say to make sure you bring an Insulated Water bottle with a nice soft handle and with a flip up straw to be able to slip it under your mask to stay hydrated - Free Ice Water is a must
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From
ksromack - I echo the need for bringing your own insulated water bottles. Ours are the metal variety and they tend to be heavy but I make dh carry the backpack that houses those, lol! We bought the cooling towels off
Amazon and it was tons cheaper than the WDW variety. Those and the personal neck fans and we were pretty ok with the heat.
Here's hoping most things are back to normal by the time we get there. I'm really missing my Disney.
But we're gonna do this thing next year, dang it!!! 
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Hoping for the best.
