Summer months can be a great time to visit Walt Disney World. Summer offers a slow down period for many families. Breaks from school and sports allows perfect windows of time for travel. Summer months in Orlando also bring rain and very, very warm weather. It's important to arrive prepared so you can make the most of your Walt Disney World vacation. Here are my must have items to help you save money, time and stay comfortable during your visit to Walt Disney World.
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1.Start with a backpack with lots of compartments to keep you organized. I like this Adidas backpack. It has 4 outside zippered pockets and two side pockets for water bottles. When packing your bag, try to travel light. You don't want to be lugging around a ton of extra stuff, only bring what you anticipate you will need for that day.
2. Taking a collapsible water bottle will save you time and money. Camelbak makes a great quick stow flask or you can purchase the larger Camelbak hydration pack. Quick service kiosks will provide free ice water that can be used for refills, so for my family we have found the quick stow flask works just fine. I've had no issues with leaks with the Camelbak quick stow flask and these flasks take up very little room in my park bag. I can fit one flask into each water bottle pocket of my Adidas park backpack.
3. Having a personal fan will keep you cool while you are walking around the park or waiting for attractions. Aluan Handheld Mini Fan has a lanyard so it can be worn around your neck This fan is small, lightweight and powerful which makes it a great choice! You will need to remember to charge this fan at night, as the battery only last about a day.
4. Some travelers prefer cooling towels to personal fans. I have tried both, and while I prefer personal fans, Frogg Toggs does make a great cooling towel. Cooling towels are good options for anyone who doesn't like the idea of needing to recharge a fan, but keep in mind the towels do need to be frequently re-wet with cold water.
5. Summer months in Orlando are rainy. Summer showers are very common and usually pass quickly. If you are prepared with ponchos and water shoes the rain shouldn't cause much of a problem. Many times, the passing shower can even thin out the crowds a bit! You'll want to bring along a good reusable poncho. As showers come and go quite often, you may need your poncho more than once. This one from Frogg Toggs is inexpensive and large enough to fit over your park bag keeping you and your belongs dry through the passing showers.
6. Wearing or bringing shoes that can handle a little rain is a good idea. A quick way to ruin a park day is having to walk around in wet socks and tennis shoes. Consider packing a pair of Havaianas flip flops or wearing Crocs or Native shoes. You can find all of these in fun Disney designs.
7. Lastly, consider packing a few gallon size Ziplock bags. These will come in handy if items do get wet. You can neatly store wet ponchos in the Ziplock bags and keep other items dry.
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