How To Enjoy Disney World During The Summer

• Magic Kingdom

  We’ll start with Magic Kingdom Park. There are several attractions indoors where you can enjoy some Disney magic and air conditioning as well: 

  • The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square. Both the lobby waiting area and the show are comfortably indoors. The show itself is about 25 minutes long. 
  • The Carousel of Progress in Tomorrowland is another indoor theatre experience, and it lasts about 20 minutes. 
  • The Enchanted Tiki Room in Adventureland and gets you about 15 minutes of indoor entertainment. 
  • Shopping up and down Main Street USA is another popular way to escape the beating sun. 

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• Epcot

  If you’re starting your day at Epcot, here are some places to stay cool:

  • When you enter EPCOT, there are few places to enjoy, learn, and stay cool. The Living Seas pavilion features a large aquarium where you can visit dolphins, sharks, rays, various species of fish and other sea life up close.
  • Heading over to The Land pavilion, there are two great rides, Living With The Land and Soarin’, each of which is indoors. There’s also a large cafeteria where you can take a break and get a snack or drink.
  • There’s also the Disney and Pixar Short Film Festival in 3D. Sit back and relax in theatre while you enjoy these entertaining cartoons.
  • Back in the World Showcase, there is a China pavilion featuring shopping, dining, and a show. The lobby outside the show has seating and a large waiting area where you can relax for as long as you’d like to stay out of the heat.
  • The American pavilion features a show, The American Adventure. It tells the story of our nation’s history featuring animatronic figures, a 72-foot screen, and patriotic songs. The show is nearly half-an-hour long.
  • Interested in something FREE at EPCOT? There’s a gift shop called Club Cool, and there is a wall of Coca-Cola products from around the world, not offered in the U.S.A., that you can taste for free.
  • Looking for a cool mists? The Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, allows you to explore the wonders of water.

  

  There are misting waters around the Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana. Check it out at EPCOT.

• Hollywood Studios

  Now, on to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We had a more difficult time compiling a list of places to stay out of the sun here, but did find some.

  • Muppet*Vision 3D: Here’s a nice place to sit back, relax, and laugh at the Muppets. More than just a 3D show, the effects take place all around you. Of course, there’s cheesy humor, too!
  • Another place to visit inside Hollywood Studios where you can get a break from the heat is Walt Disney Presents. Here, you can learn all about Walt, his youth and how he created his legacy. You can also watch Walt Disney: One Man’s Dream, a 15-minute documentary. All in the comfort of air conditioning!
  • Want a snack? The ABC Commissary has a lunch and dinner menu a little different than other fast service restaurants. The selection may surprise you, and there’s something for everyone’s taste.

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• Animal Kingdom

  Animal Kingdom is a little different. There is a lot of shade. You can take advantage of that. There are some notable places to escape the sun.

  • There’s a location inside the park that some people still don’t know about. Take a train to a section of the park called Rafiki’s Planet Watch and you’ll find the Conservation Station. It’s a petting area, and there’s also a veterinary care center you can explore.
  • Another place to get out of the heat is in Pandora-The World Of Avatar. There’s a quick service restaurant called Satu’li Canteen. There’s plenty of seating under cover, and indoor seating if you’d prefer.

  

  Need a snack? Check out Satu’li Canteen in the Pandora – The World of Avatar area of Animal Kingdom.