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10 Things You Will Not Be Allowed to Take into a Disney Park

Walt Disney World is home to limitless options in family fun—from thrilling rides and interactive attractions to live entertainment, nighttime shows and exciting dining experiences. Disney makes it impossible to run out of things to do at its four theme parks, two water parks, 25+ resort hotels and at Disney Springs—Disney’s shopping and

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

1. Afternoon Rain Sure, you'll definitely be heading out on your summer vacation expecting heat, but you should also expect rain—lots and lots of rain. You see, the state of Florida is notorious for its summer afternoon showers. These come almost daily at around 3:00pm or 4:00pm and last for 30–60 minutes. While you shouldn't let these mi

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

2. Must-Try Frozen Treats Ice cream and other frozen treats are a must in Disney World no matter when you visit. However, they become even more essential when your visit happens to fall during the summer months. Fortunately, Disney knows how to do ice cream right. Here are our favorite frozen treats in all of Walt Disney World Resort. Be

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

3. Make Use of Pools Of course, taking a break in the middle of the day doesn't have to mean sitting around doing nothing. Instead, you might consider taking advantage of the pool at your resort. If you happen to be staying at a Disney property, the pools at your hotel are definitely going to be amazing, and the cool water is sure to feel

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

4. Take Breaks There is such a thing as too much fun, especially when it leads to becoming overheated. For this reason, it’s best to take afternoon breaks from the parks. Not only will this give your body a chance to cool off, it'll also help you avoid the most crowded part of the day while allowing you a bit of extra rest and relaxation.

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

5. Find Air Conditioning One of the best things about Disney World is that you really don't have to let weather get in the way of your fun. While Animal Kingdom is lacking in air conditioned havens, there are plenty of places to escape indoors throughout the other three of the four parks. Keep an eye out for shops and quick-service restau

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

6. Pack a Stroller If you have a 5- or 6-year-old, you likely don't pack the stroller for outings anymore. That said, I urge you to let Disney be the exception to this rule. Disney World is an enormous place, and all that walking—in addition to the crazy heat and humidity of a Florida summer—will likely be too much for young elementary sc

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

7. Amazing Water Parks Did you know that Disney World is home to two amazing water parks? A visit to Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach is the perfect way to cool off during a particularly hot Disney vacation. Be sure to make room in your budget for tickets to these great summertime havens; you'll be glad you did!

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

8. Extended Hours Because there are more people visiting during this time of year, Disney tends to extend their park hours for summer. This is great because it means you'll have more late-night hours to spend riding rides, watching shows, and having a great time. Be sure to take full advantage of those nights in the parks, as the crowds t

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10 Things You Should Know About Visiting Disney World in the Summer

9. Bigger Crowds Because school is out during the summer months,you can expect to see some pretty big crowds during a summertime vacation to Disney World. Fortunately, you don't have to let those crowds get in the way of your fun. Use make sure you go in with a plan and a good attitude and you will be good to go.

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