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24 Feb 18, 08:00 PM |
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Summer weather
Hello it will be are first time to Orlando we are hoping to book July /August school holidays. But as this is the only time we can go for 2 weeks I am very worried about what the weather will be like and how the family will cope with the heat. Please can people offer advice I am starting to worry. Just wish we could go some other time.
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24 Feb 18, 08:03 PM |
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never been this time of year but pretty sure this is rainy season/ hurricane season..
humidity will be high I would imagine but rain should break it up a little. we went beginning of September and it was hot but nice only time we struggled was watching shows at sea world with the metal seats ouch! the rain was a lovely break x |
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24 Feb 18, 08:05 PM |
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July and August is very hot. Usually around 95f in the shade. However, most places including ride queues are air conditioned
Rain can be a pain and as you go in to August the risk of Tropical storms increases rapidly |
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24 Feb 18, 08:32 PM |
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We went July last time and are going July again this year. There is no point sugar coating it, it’s very hot and very humid. However everywhere is air conditioned and it’s all about pacing yourself and taking breaks. We go to the parks early then return to the villa mid day before heading out again as it starts to cool down. Personally I love the heat but if you don’t you need to plan.
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24 Feb 18, 08:46 PM |
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We always travel at that time. Drink plenty of water around the parks(there are loads of water fountains around), all ride queues and rides have air-con. The only times we have really suffered with the heat is waiting in the sun for parades and shows(first trip only, now we either wait in the shade or don’t watch them!). Also remember to stay hydrated at the pool, water parks, mini golf- seems obvious but these are the times we tend to forget to drink water(avoid the fizzy pop at the pools, they do not hydrate you). You’ll love it!
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24 Feb 18, 08:47 PM |
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Been a total of 4 times at this time of year. Mostly very hot with a heavy shower in the afternoon which lasts about an hour. In 2003 it was a little wetter with rain lasting most of the day and it was drizzly rain. (Not every day but more than the other 3 times I’ve been)
I’ve been with children the last two visits and we make sure to keep hydrated with lots of water. Pop into shops (all air conditioned - bliss!) or go out early and return in the afternoon for pool time if it gets too hot. |
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24 Feb 18, 08:59 PM |
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Thats what i keep saying to myself lots of people go this time of year with children. But just worried my children wont cope with the heat. The only other option is going for a week in November but not sure if thats duable. Has anybody been for 1 week.
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24 Feb 18, 09:03 PM |
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Join Date: Jun 16
Location: God's Own Country
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Been maybe 15 times July to September.
You'll cope no problems. It's v hot, can go from very warm to insanely humid and hot. Work on hitting park at rope drop, good planning, using extra morning hours if on site, and going back by 3 at the latest to get around the pool.
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24 Feb 18, 09:27 PM |
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The rain in the afternoons is probably more annoying for us. Like you we've only got the option of the school holidays. As others have said there is air con everywhere and many attractions are either in doors or have parts of the queue in doors so you will be able to get out of the heat. The rain around 4pm will be torrential and you are best off waiting it out in a store or a show. They are usually short and don't often last longer than a few minutes, we've come out of rides and found the ground drenched and not even known it was raining.
Try not to worry about the weather though, there's nothing you can do about it.
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25 Feb 18, 09:54 AM |
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Hydrate constantly. Reapply suncream regularly. Try and get up and maximise mornings. Book lunch in an air conditioned restaurant. Use shops and indoor attractions for air conditioning. Pool time in the mid afternoon is your friend. Out again in the evenings. Hydrate. Hydrate. Hydrate. Pack rain jackets from home the park ones are expensive and like sticky horrible pressure cookers. Personally I don’t mind it (using the above tips) but it’s not for everyone.
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