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- Oct 20, 2009
Looks like there is a significant heat wave projected for next week. USA Today Article Some forecasters are predicting this September will see some of the hottest recorded temperatures throughout the month.
I've been to the parks when it hit 105, on the same trip we rarely saw below 100 for five days. Thought I would throw out a few tips to deal with the heat.
Hope this info helps. Last tip, always remind yourself a bad day at Disneyland is far better than the best day at work or school
I've been to the parks when it hit 105, on the same trip we rarely saw below 100 for five days. Thought I would throw out a few tips to deal with the heat.
- First and foremost, take it slow. Arrive at rope drop, take a break around noon or 1pm. Go back to the hotel and shower/change, return later in the evening when it's cooler. Usually around 5pm the temps start to drop. Bring extra clothes to change into, it's not fun doing laundry in the hotel sink when you run out (firsthand experience).
- DRINK LOTS OF WATER. Bring collapsible water bottles to refill, buy water bottles, go to any quick service food location and ask for free ice water. However you get it, make sure to stay hydrated. We sometimes bring the individual packets of Gatorade to help as well.
- Buy cooling towels and/or cooling hats. Disney sells cooling towels in the park. Make sure to bring your own in case they sell out. Wet the towels, wring them out a bit, wear around your neck. They really do help you stay cool. I also wear a cooling hat (mission is the brand) on most trips. You can run the hat under the sink to get it wet and reapply throughout the day. Big help.
- Battery powered misting fans in the park are decent, but not great. We had several break on use, and the performance is ok. It was easy to exchange at any location that sells them. However, bringing your own is usually the best (and cheapest) option.
- Consider purchasing or bringing a folding fan. Disney sells the good old style folding hand fans in the park. Love our main Street Electric Parade fan we purchased from our last trip. Old tech but still very effective.
- Go for Pirates/Small World for a good dose of A/C. These two rides are the best for cooling down. Speaking of rides, expect some breakdowns, in particular on outdoor rides. When it hit 105 we saw frequent closures of the Matterhorn and Big Thunder. We were told by some CM's that the rides were having track issues due to the heat.
Hope this info helps. Last tip, always remind yourself a bad day at Disneyland is far better than the best day at work or school