LoveThatMouse!
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Dec 27, 2006
We just returned from our FANTASTIC but EXTREMELY HOT HOT HOT Trip June 22-27.
Here are my observations...
1. Socks and running shoes -or- your most 'tried and true' sport sandal etc. are a must. Saw LOTS of folks with blisters. Pack band aids. Please don't break in a new pair of shoes at Disney.
2. If possible, pack everything you need in a fanny pack. Carrying a huge backpack makes you that much more HOT. Honestly, you really won't need half the stuff you think you will in that huge tote bag or backpack.
3. Disney will provide cups of ice water anywhere you ask...
4. Pack a rain poncho and carry a packable umbrella. You will be super thankful for the umbrella even when it's not raining. It was a LIFESAVER at Epcot in the heat of the day for shade as we walked. We LOVED our umbrella more for shade than for rain protection. You will NOT regret this decision. PROMISE!
5. MOST IMPORTANTLY! For women, Spandex capri leggings should be considered over any type of shorts... I don't have thighs that normally rub together, but OH MY WORD they rubbed together this past week ....sweaty thighs rubbing together and a hem on a pair of shorts makes for a miserable day. The days that I wore a dri-fit tank and spandex leggings with socks and running shoes were my HAPPIEST. If you MUST wear shorts, buy some body glide. I have never seen so many miserable folks with unhappy thighs. By the end of the day, the number of folks doing the athlete waddle trying to put space between their rubbing thighs was painful to watch. Body Glide is not sold in the park. It would be a huge money maker for Disney if they did.
6. Use sunscreen and deodorant...enough said.
7. sunglasses
8. and if at all possible, a mid-day break with a nap, shower, or time in the pool
so short list....
running shoes and socks (or favorite tried and true shoe of choice)
fanny pack
umbrella
spandex leggings
body glide
sunscreen
sunglasses
mid-day break
Just do it !
Here are my observations...
1. Socks and running shoes -or- your most 'tried and true' sport sandal etc. are a must. Saw LOTS of folks with blisters. Pack band aids. Please don't break in a new pair of shoes at Disney.
2. If possible, pack everything you need in a fanny pack. Carrying a huge backpack makes you that much more HOT. Honestly, you really won't need half the stuff you think you will in that huge tote bag or backpack.
3. Disney will provide cups of ice water anywhere you ask...
4. Pack a rain poncho and carry a packable umbrella. You will be super thankful for the umbrella even when it's not raining. It was a LIFESAVER at Epcot in the heat of the day for shade as we walked. We LOVED our umbrella more for shade than for rain protection. You will NOT regret this decision. PROMISE!
5. MOST IMPORTANTLY! For women, Spandex capri leggings should be considered over any type of shorts... I don't have thighs that normally rub together, but OH MY WORD they rubbed together this past week ....sweaty thighs rubbing together and a hem on a pair of shorts makes for a miserable day. The days that I wore a dri-fit tank and spandex leggings with socks and running shoes were my HAPPIEST. If you MUST wear shorts, buy some body glide. I have never seen so many miserable folks with unhappy thighs. By the end of the day, the number of folks doing the athlete waddle trying to put space between their rubbing thighs was painful to watch. Body Glide is not sold in the park. It would be a huge money maker for Disney if they did.
6. Use sunscreen and deodorant...enough said.
7. sunglasses
8. and if at all possible, a mid-day break with a nap, shower, or time in the pool
so short list....
running shoes and socks (or favorite tried and true shoe of choice)
fanny pack
umbrella
spandex leggings
body glide
sunscreen
sunglasses
mid-day break
Just do it !
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