subject: Summer Tips For Going To Disney World [print this page] There are two things that you have to know about going to Disney World during summer. First, the park can get quite crowded since most people choose summer to take their vacation. Second, the heat can be so intense that for some, it is unbearable. This is why, if you are going to take your family on a vacation to Disney World during this season, you would want to follow these tips so that you can have a fun and worthwhile time without getting toasted under the sun. Here are some excellent summer tips to keep in mind.
Arrive early
One of the things you can do to avoid the crowd would be to arrive very early in the morning at the theme park. Most crowds arrive by lunchtime and in the afternoon. Arriving early will give you plenty of time to enjoy the park without the thick packs of people. Come here at least an hour earlier and then just wait for the park to open. If you're staying in Disney Orlando hotels, you can get inside the park earlier than the opening hour with the magic hour perk. If you are going to stay in an Orlando hotel, you should wake up early to get to the park before it opens its doors.
Move away from the crowd
The crowd usually starts at the front attractions then move their way towards the back. Do it the other way around. Start with the backmost attractions then slowly move your way towards the front. You will find that the back attractions are not packed with people especially early in the morning. You can also explore the park counterclockwise since most people go around clockwise.
Use the FastPass system
The FastPass system allows you to fall in line for the rides without actually having to stand there. All you have to do is to look for the FastPass machine, insert your FastPass card and see what time you need to go back to get into the ride. When you get back on time, you will be able to get into the ride without having to fall in line anymore. This gives you chance to explore other attractions instead of waiting in line for hours.
Drink plenty of water Keep yourself hydrated by drinking plenty of water. You should also check out the free refreshment booths sprawled all over the park. Just see to it that you stay away from excessive consumption of soda as this can also make you thirstier.
Wear light clothing
Wear light clothing along with sunglasses and a wide brimmed hat. These are essential things to pack in your back that you cannot do without for the trip.
Apply sunscreen on your skin
Splash a generous amount of sunscreen on your skin an hour before going out into the sun. Get one that has a high sun protection factor (SPF), is waterproof, and has protection against UVA and UVB rays to get maximum coverage.
Refresh at the water parks
Check out the two fabulous water parks in Disney World, namely Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. These places are the best ways to refresh and keep yourself cool during a hot summer day.
