Parasols ok in line?

[Adora]

So I'm gonna overheat and burn. No question, but I haven't been to a theme park since I became a diabetic and I know the heat causes my sugars to go one way or the other. So I'm trying to figure out ways to stay cool. I've considered hats, but I have thick hair and always feel like I'm melting under the hat. So I'm considering a small parasol or umbrella.
Is this something people do while waiting in line? I don't want to do something that is frowned on, or anything. TIA

 

[mom2rtk]

If you need a parasol, the line is outdoors. I personally don't see a problem with it. Just be mindful of others around you as you move or turn.

 

[Meglen]

Visors are great alternatives to hats. Also a UV umbrella is a great idea I already have one for my upcoming trip.

 

[OKW Lover]

Agree with @mom2rtk above. There is no rule that says you can't have a parasol while in line. Just be aware of the people around you (who might not be aware of you) so that nobody gets poked by it.

 

[Neverbeast]

This is also something I would look at a DAS pass for. The last thing you want to deal with is getting very out of whack and spending your whole day trying to get blood sugar back in the zone. This is a perfect example of a condition that might make not waiting in a long outdoor queue necessary.

 

[Adora]

This is also something I would look at a DAS pass for. The last thing you want to deal with is getting very out of whack and spending your whole day trying to get blood sugar back in the zone. This is a perfect example of a condition that might make not waiting in a long outdoor queue necessary.

Thanks. We are there for 11 days. The plan is to see how it goes first. I don't wanna get DAS if it's not necessary, I feel it's needed elsewhere.
We are both diabetics who live somewhere where 88 degrees is a hot day with no humidity. So it might become an option. I'm hoping a neck fan and parasol will keep me cool enough that the rest stays in check

 

[Tiggerish]

Drink lots of water. Then drink more water. You can get free cups of ice water from any quick service food place. Of course you will need to watch you sugar levels and will visits lots of restrooms. Fortunately, Disney has many of those conveniently located.

Get a cooling towel and bring a ziplock bag. In the morning wet the tower with cold water and put it in bag. Once you get inside a park getting a glass of ice water and add it to the bag. When you start feeling the least bit warm, use the towel on the back of your neck or where ever works for you.

 

[jjb1974]

Parasols are fine, hoop skirts are bad and Conestoga wagons are not allowed outside Frontierland.

 

[Adora]

Conestoga wagons are not allowed outside Frontierland.

lol, well dang there goes my next question

 

[Adora]

Of course you will need to watch you sugar levels and will visits lots of restrooms. Fortunately, Disney has many of those conveniently located.

Ain't that the truth. I already have looked into the bathroom app haha
Now if my sugars go low I won't have to pee most of the day. It's a no win, rather be high than low, but rather not have to pee constantly too, especially when waiting in lines (insert sigh)

 

[lanejudy]

I second the recommendation of cooling towels - something like Froggs Toggs. And consider some UV protective clothing which can help you stay cooler. Be sure to hydrate, take breaks for your snacks, and test much more frequently than normal.

 

[Ariggs]

I took a uv umbrella on my last trip and for me it was a life saver in Hollywood studios and animal kingdom. Be careful not to poke anyone with it and be prepared to hoist it high in dense wait-lines but it worked really well for my paper white skin. I used a cute caraberner to hook it to my backpack so I didn‘t have to rifle through my bag to retrieve it. You will get dinged by security each time you enter with it, if you hold it out in front of you as you pass through the scanning-gates it may help.

 

[DisneySyd]

I also highly recommend cooling towels. They were a godsend for my daughter. If you happen to forget yours, they sell them in a lot of the gift shops.

 

[DisneyOma]

This is also something I would look at a DAS pass for. The last thing you want to deal with is getting very out of whack and spending your whole day trying to get blood sugar back in the zone. This is a perfect example of a condition that might make not waiting in a long outdoor queue necessary.

Only issue with this is that they are going to have to go find a place to wait out of the sun, right? That means either buying a meal so you can sit inside, or hanging out in a shop, then walking back to the attraction when the return time comes around. That's even more time in the sun, IMO. I've found that most outside queues at WDW are shaded and have fans blowing, at least when we go in August. To the OP, I'd suggest a late morning to mid-afternoon/early evening break in your resort room. That's what we do, as I have to avoid sun exposure as well.

 

[Pooh's World]

At Universal they sell Golf umbrellas (Blue Unviversal ones and Harry Potter ones) for around $20. I assume Disney has a similar thing

 

[joviroxx]

As a home grown south Floridian, even I hate the august/Sept heat. My best friend is the neck fans. I find those give me the most relief and I love them. The Toggs work well too, but I hate feeling wet. But whatever works for you, do it.

 

[Adora]

As a home grown south Floridian, even I hate the august/Sept heat. My best friend is the neck fans. I find those give me the most relief and I love them. The Toggs work well too, but I hate feeling wet. But whatever works for you, do it.

What do you do with the fan when on the rides? we are only bringing fanny packs

 

[Betty Rohrer]

Thanks. We are there for 11 days. The plan is to see how it goes first. I don't wanna get DAS if it's not necessary, I feel it's needed elsewhere.
We are both diabetics who live somewhere where 88 degrees is a hot day with no humidity. So it might become an option. I'm hoping a neck fan and parasol will keep me cool enough that the rest stays in check

I would look at the UV umbrellas instead of parasol. lot of people use them

 

[Adora]

I would look at the UV umbrellas instead of parasol. lot of people use them

lol, that is what I meant/looked up. I just used parasol instead of umbrella so that people knew I meant for the sun haha

 

[Betty Rohrer]

lol, that is what I meant/looked up. I just used parasol instead of umbrella so that people knew I meant for the sun haha

I also have a parasol that I use for sun that is not the same thing. I use for sitting outside at home so to me not the same