To make your Disney vacation a success, it is important to be prepared with tips for how to stay cool at Disney World before you go. Orlando, Florida can be hot and sunny most days of the year but summertime heat can be absolutely brutal, especially if you’re not used to the heat and humidity of the South. Add in a theme park loaded to the gills with guests all crowding shoulder to shoulder waiting in queues for rides. If you plan to visit during a season when hot weather will be expected, you need to keep this list of ways to cool down during a day at Magic Kingdom ready so you can avoid a total meltdown on your trip!
3. Stop in at the Country Bears Jamboree
6. Get a Dole Whip
9. Ride the PeopleMover
More Magic Kingdom Tips
Whether you’re traveling with kids or on an adults-only trip, it is best to keep these tips in mind: If you need to recover from the heat somewhere shady and cool, these are your best bets at Magic Kingdom: The line is usually pretty short and the Enchanted Tiki Room show is a fun way to rest your feet, enjoy some shade, and take a break. BONUS: It is located very close to the Aloha Isle stand where you can get a Dole Whip after the show! Even as you’re waiting for the theater to open, you are resting in the shade and avoiding the sun. My kids have always loved this experience because Donald Duck plays a prominent role. We so rarely get to see Donald in all his glory! This classic Disney attraction has a large, very shady waiting area and you can sit and rest your feet while you enjoy the show in the air conditioned theater. We love to time a visit to the show around our lunch time so we can dine at the nearby Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe, one of our favorite quick service restaurants in Magic Kingdom. We always save this attraction for when we’re feeling overheated during the day or when we’re exhausted with sore feet and need a break in the evening. The big, chilly, air conditioned theater has a hysterical stand-up comedy show that includes audience participation. We never miss it! In any case, the theater is a great place to cool down and give everyone a moment to chill out from the loud and crazy streets of Magic Kingdom. We used our visit as a way to kill the last bit of time right before our dining reservation window opened and rest our feet and cool off. There are several spots to get a Dole Whip in Magic Kingdom for a reason, that chilly pineapple treat cools you off from the inside out. For this reason, we always schedule a table service restaurant on days I know we’ll need a break from the sun. Quick service seating can be unpredictable, if you know you NEED a seat in the shade at noon, your best bet is to make a reservation at one of the best Magic Kingdom restaurants. Hunt for one that has a refreshing treat, LaFou’s Brew and a giant cinnamon roll at Gaston’s Tavern would make an excellent choice. You can find our picks for the best quick service restaurants in Magic Kingdom here. This is now a go-to Disney ride when we want to stay cool and rest our feet. The slow and gentle ride takes you inside and behind the scenes of Buzz Lightyear’s Space Ranger Spin, Space Mountain, and the Star Traders retail shop. A little retail therapy will get you out of the sun and into the shade for just as long as you need. Want a good excuse for visiting the shops? Get your kids started with Disney Pin Trading, then you have a reason to interact with the cast members running the shop to see if they have pins to trade.
