Top 5 Orlando Summer Weather Tips – Go Informed Podcast Episode 028
Episode 28: Disney World and Universal Orlando Summer Weather Tips
Orlando’s summer weather can be very hot and wet. These five tips will help you survive and enjoy your trip to Disney World and Universal Orlando even in difficult weather conditions.
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Orlando Summer Weather Tip #1: Know What to Expect
Between May and October, you will probably have hot and rainy weather in Orlando. Watch the forecast to see what the weather will be during your trip.
Use a good weather app that includes radar so you can watch for storms during your day in the park. I use the Weather Channel app.
Orlando Summer Weather Tip #2: Do Your Top Attractions Early in the Day
Morning is the coolest time of day, and usually the least chance of rain. Weather can affect park rides and events, especially if there’s a threat of lightning. So don’t delay a roller coaster ride or other outdoor attraction – get on it early in the day before stormy weather sets in.
Morning touring is a big theme here at Go Informed. Here are a bunch of other posts and episodes with tips for early morning touring at Disney World and Universal Orlando:
Master Your Theme Park Morning – Go Informed Podcast Episode 019
Universal Islands of Adventure Early Admission Plan Of Attack – Go Informed Podcast Episode 026
Universal Studios Florida Early Admission Plan Of Attack – Go Informed Podcast Episode 023
7am Extra Magic Hours at Disney World: Blessing or Curse?
Orlando Summer Weather Tip #3: Skip the Lines in the Afternoon
At Disney World, make your FastPass+ reservations for the afternoon. This will keep you from waiting in a line in the heat.
I also recommend making lunch reservations when you tour Disney World in the hot months. This gives you a guaranteed, air-conditioned, break just when you start to need it the most.
If you are at Universal Orlando, an Express Pass will help you bypass long afternoon lines. Guests staying at the Hard Rock, Portofino Bay, and Royal Pacific hotels get free Express Passes included in their stay.
At lunchtime at Universal Orlando, the restaurants in CityWalk or the nearby hotels usually have no wait. This is a great place to take a mid-day break even if you don’t have a reservation.
Orlando Summer Weather Tip #4: Dress for Success
Wear clothing that’s designed for workouts – it doesn’t have to look like it’s made for the gym. Check out this great button-down shirt I’ll be wearing on my next trip.
Bring the gear that will make your summer days in the parks easier. Episode 24 is my Disney World and Universal Orlando Summer Gear Guide.
Orlando Summer Weather Tip #5: Be Flexible
The weather can disrupt your day. It can cause attractions to close temporarily, it can cause parades to change or be canceled, and it can even affect whether the fireworks go off as scheduled.
Don’t panic – there are still a million things to do at Disney World and Universal Orlando!
Make sure you have some alternate plans in mind, in case the weather forces you to change them.
When it gets too hot or too wet, here are a few things to do:
Shopping
Get a snack or cold drink
Get familiar with what’s in the parks, and head for an indoor attraction. You can listen to my Disney World or Universal Orlando park tours to find out what’s in the parks.
I also recommend taking a look through a guide book before you go. My favorites: Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World, and Unofficial Guide to Universal Orlando.
Escape to a nearby hotel for awhile. Or go back to your hotel room and take a short break.
Click here for more tips for your first day at Disney World.
Click here for more tips for your first day at Universal Orlando.
More Orlando Weather Tips
Disney World and Universal Orlando Summer Gear Guide – Go Informed Podcast Episode 024
Disney World Weather Tips and Why August is a Great Time to Visit Orlando
Weather at Universal Orlando: 5 Cool Tips for the Heat and Rain
Theme Park Rainy Day Tips: Xtreme Edition
My friend Diane was at Disney World during a hurricane! Here’s her post that’s loaded with tips for what to expect if you end up at Disney World when there’s a hurricane warning.
My Orlando Weather Tips Pinterest board is a collection of my favorite tips, plus links to other online information about how to cope with Orlando’s summer weather. You can find all my Pinterest boards at Pinterest.com/goinformednet
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Additional Resources for Planning Your Trip to Disney World and Universal Orlando
55 Things To Know Before You Visit Disney World
33 Things to Know Before You Visit Universal Orlando
Adding a Visit to Universal to Your Disney World Trip
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