Could you hear my cries of "Absolutely!" and "Yes!" as I watched this video up here in Minnesota? As a teacher most of my trips are during the summer (although some well planned personal days have offered some variety.) with my mom. We love a middle of the day break and love to wander the parks as late as they let us. It's so magical!!! I have started using an umbrella to keep the sun off me as well as the rain. Also-the water fountain right behind the castle on the left is always cold. I did learn something new with the body glide for blisters on your feet. I am totally trying that next time! Have a magical trip coming up!

Since it rains every day in the summer I wear shoes that can get wet and use an umbrella to block the sun and the rain. Another wonderful video. Thanks for the great advice at the perfect time.

L-O-V-E-I-T!!!! "Sweat alot?" "Alot alot!!!" 😆😅😂🤣 You are always a truth teller, Jen! Have a great time at 🏰 !!!

It’s already miserably hot here in Florida, so WDW is a no-go for us in the summer months, but for those that have to go in summer your suggestions are spot-on. I know that people feel compelled to make the most of each day, but less is more. A few enjoyable park hours balanced with hotel pool and activities is the way to go. So many of the hotels have specialized activities for kids like crafting, face-painting, games, movie nights, etc.

Yes on the two changes of clothes/undies per day😉

“It’s the humidity!” - Monica Gellar 😂

Going for my first summertime trip to Disney in June! This was so helpful, thank you thank you thank you!!

You nailed it! ALL TRUE. Have a great time on your trip!

Thanks for the tips! I have an August trip coming up this summer and needed it!

Such perfect tips thanks Jen! We're heading to WDW this summer (first trip for our 5 year old) and we're Brits so definitely not used to the heat 😂 thank you!

What a wonderful video I love your spirit. Please make more!!!

I always say walking through Disney in the summer is like walking through melted butter. The air is SO HEAVY. 🤣

I felt these comments to my core. I grew up going to Disney in August with my family and couldn't agree more.

this topic is so necessary to talk about!! i'm from Mississippi, and i still struggle with how to deal with the heat when i go to Disney in the summer months haha. thank you for making this video!

I agree with everything you said!

My husband and I are both teachers in NJ, so August is our go-to time. Everything you say in this video is absolutely true. Great advice.

Bravo, Jen! Well said! Some of my favorite trips to WDW have also been in the summer months. My most recent trips were this past September, and December of 2021, and again in March of this year. And, yes, there were days during each of those visits that were into the 80s and 90s. It is very tricky trying to pack for WDW in the so-called cooler months. March was really tricky. Most days were in the upper 70s to lower 80s. One day it was in the 90s. The real surprise was the day that the wind chill was in the 30s due to a winter storm that hit the east coast. Of course, we were totally unprepared for that. But, for sure, the summer months are the most brutal weather-wise. I will be there again this September. When I was working as a teacher, I had to take advantage of the summer vacation months. Now that I am one year into retirement, Yay!!, I can go when I choose to. The best thing about visiting in September is that the crowds are generally lower because schools are back in session and it is hurricane season. Loved this blog. Thanks for sharing!

Yes to all! We also love those cooling towels we find them a big help. I’ll be there at the same time as you maybe I’ll see you there

Wow this came at a perfect time I’m leaving tomorrow for Disney World. Yes I am staying on property as I usually do. Very exciting and I’ll be excited to watch your videos when you’re finished with your trip.

Great video! We moved to the Tampa/St. Petersburg area almost 3 years ago from TN. My wardrobe has completely changed since moving here. Breathable fabrics and caps are a must for me especially May through October. I also love the shorts with built in undies. We enjoy lots of day trips and some long weekend resort stays in the cooler months. It is wonderful to wear cute cotton Disney tees and wear my hair down during those trips. Thanks for the tips and reminders as we prepare for our upcoming Epcot day for our AP Cosmic Rewind preview!

Great video!!! Absolutely agree that a summer trip to WDW is doable and prep for hot weather. Be ok w/ slower pace and breaks.

So true all of this thanks for sharing ☺️. We just got back and the heat is on for sure. Enjoy your trip.

So much great advice! Thanks Jen!

My first trip to Walt Disney World was in 1995 in August I can agree with everything you have mentioned. I am also glad you did this video you reminded me of what to do for our upcoming trip from June thru July. Hopefully, I will see you in WDW if not maybe we will finally get a chance to meet at our Home Park Disneyland!

Loved your video. Great tips and you are so delightful! 🤗

We brought the collapsible water bottles with us at Easter and it was just wicked awesome. Total game changer

Thank you! This is the video I've been searching for. Going for our first summer visit in August. We always go in the winter, so I really needed all of these tips. The hardest thing for us will be to slow down and accept that we won't get "it all" done. I've added Body Glide and extra undies to my packing list!

Love these tips going in August!

Great advice! I live in Florida and work outside. Hydration is a must. I use zero sugar electrolyte packets to keep me going & those cute Disney cooling towels make great headbands!

Thank you for the tips and advice! I’m leaving to go to Disney on the 9th. I will be there next week. So excited! If you are there the same week I hope to see you.

Loved this video. We live here, and go to the parks year round so are able to come and go at our leisure. Your suggestions are spot on and for anyone traveling here please take her advise. We use Arm & Hammer dry body powder spray to help with the heat and humidity but have not tried the Body Glide, so Thank You, I will be adding that to our routine 🤗

Agree 100%! We are going again end of August and while I’m dreading the heat (& rain!) there is so much we love, like our mid day breaks and long meals in air conditioned restaurants. We were just in WDW after Easter and actually got cool weather a couple of days. We were cold in the evenings, like close to December cold, but during the day it was mostly beautiful with high 70s and lower humidity (though windy). I feel like we got the last of nice weather before summer hits.

Yaaaaaaaaay Hi Jen 😃 love these chatty vlogs when I am getting things done in the kitchen 🥰🥰 ps have been to WDW in 30+ temperatures🥵

This video is so helpful! Thank you.

Thank you so much for the video. These are some life-saving tips! I'm planning to go in August and I'm very nervous about the storms/hurricanes and the heat

Great advice!

These tips are great when your going anywhere that is hot.

Absolutely always made table service dining reservations to take a nice, long A/C cooled break.

We always go in June and it’s pretty hot. We carry those small misting fans in our park bag to use when we’re standing in line. That helps a lot with cooling off. And we freeze our water in water bags the night before so they melt through the day. Going in the summer doesn’t bother me if I’m prepared.

So very very spot on! Such amazing advice ❤️ and actually we are a little more restricted as to when we can travel these days and so we are going to Florida in August next year and the heat was one of the factors that lead us to decide to make it a non theme park trip. We just want a more laid back time and will get our Disney kicks from Disney Springs and hopefully a two night Disney hotel stay - we have a villa booked for two weeks. Again we are looking at the more expensive hotels so that we can enjoy the resort in the AC as well as the pool etc😃 one day we will return to the parks - I would love to go around Halloween/Xmas but then the crowds present other challenges 😃 xx

Hi Jenn👋🏻that color looks lovely on you!

I'm so excited for you; we went for Spring Break. That limited time was actually stressful for us. I've told myself next time we are going to be there longer than a week. I wish I could fit into your suitcase. Have fun! :) Yes, hydrate, hydrate, hydrate.

Great tips!!

Great video, we went last year in Aug and it was hot ! But we were prepared we had frozen bottles of water the night before and we took breaks to eat etc. And make sure you have comfortable shoes, comfort wins over style every time.

Wow this is so useful.. We’re going to DLP in June,and whilst the humidity won’t be as bad as Florida it could still be hot,with intense sun… Great tips,especially the afternoon rest. We will have toddlers with us so they’ll need a nap…Nanny and Grandad too..😊 Thank Jen…👍🇬🇧

I love going in the summer! If you go in with low expectations and a plan to break it’s so much fun! We always power through in the cooler months haha

Thanks for this video. We leave for our anniversary trip in two weeks 😀

Lol love your honesty Jen! 😄

Yes on the kerratin treatment!!!!!!

I hate the Florida summer heat but LOVE wearing a poncho walking around in the warm rain. Florida storms are awesome!

Oohhh, I didn’t know about the body glide and blisters! Thank you! We usually go the last couple of weeks of Aug.

Thank you for the avoiding blisters tip with the Body glide product! I've never heard of it being used that way, but that's what I suffer from more.

"Florida hair," ugh. My nemesis! Great video Jen!

Yes. Please rate the water fountains. Batuu in particular

All so true! We are usually January Disneyers and we go go go! A few years ago we went in August and it was like being on another planet. Drippy cooling towels were helpful if we had to be out mid-day, but usually we took a break then.

California weather wimp here, and oh my goodness you're taking me back to my first (and so far only) trip to WDW back in June 2019. Nothing can prepare you for this kind of heat! I'll never forget opening the hotel door on the morning of day 1 and my sunglasses immediately fogged up due to the humidity. I was in disbelief. Also, I nearly passed out while eating corn dog nuggets on the outdoor patio of Casey's Corner. It was 101 degrees with a heat index of 113!!! It was at that moment we decided to leave the park and explore the monorail resorts (and AC!). Still no regrets, lots of magical moments during that trip, though next time I'd probably prefer January LOL

This how we do it when it’s hot! Staying at Bay Lake Tower in a 1 bedroom in August.

Great topic!

“We move slower because of the damn heat” I can’t stop laughing😂😂😂 I keep rewinding it!!!

All the best things of a Jen Lefforge video are in this video, (good advice, voice changes, being animated), except ONE: Singing! Oh well, maybe next time! 😍👨‍🚒

Your advice is spot on. I would add preparing for the daily torrential rain.

Hey Jen, this is a great video. I'm from Canada and have been here at Disneyworld since April 22nd. The heat definitely found me lol. Great tip for the body glide on the feet. I have a few more days I'll try that. I can now say, I prefer coming Jan/Feb 🙂

This video was spot on!!

I use my park fan in the pulpit on Sundays 😂😂. Great tips. I told Marc I don’t see a need to ever go in the summer anymore. Our last august visit was torture!

Bodyglide - yes! Hydration - yes! Washer/dryer - yes! All these recommendations were totally on point. Def felt like you were channelling Blanche from Golden Girls for a minute there and well done for avoiding the joke that every Brit was thinking watching this about a certain person that famously “doesn’t sweat”.

Planning meals inside is such great advice. When I get that hot, I tend not to have an appetite until I cool down. Also, you can use stick deodorant as a substitute for body glide in a pinch.

I’ve lived in FL (Tampa) for 6 years, and it’s been my experience staying at the resorts in the summer is to go to the pools in the morning, while everyone is rope dropping. You get several hours at the pool with low crowds, plus I started going to the parks on or around 2 PM, and most folks were tired from being in the parks all morning, so they are leaving and less crowds😀😀!! Too funny. Enjoy..

Thanks for these tips! I always tell my friends to make sure you wear (and reapply!!!) sunscreen under your chin and backs of knees. I always see people with burns there because of the reflection off of the pavement. The sunscreen also seems to wear off in those spots because of sweat.

I go in August and I love it, the heat doesn’t bother me at all.

Love this!! We always go in July and our rule is that lunch is only eaten at our resort. It gives us a guaranteed break and AC!

I needed this video! We are tagging along w my husband for a conference at swan and it will be our first time there in the summer. We always take the afternoon break even in Nov/Dec but I wrote down everything else! We are planning lots of pool time and I am trying to set expectations with my 2/3rd graders that it will be much different than our usual fall trip! 😂

The southern accent was EVERYTHING! LOL. I agree with everything you said. We normally don't do WDW in the summer; however, I earned a Disney trip through my company and as a group we went in June. It was hot, but still magical because we were prepared! ;) Great tips!

My family and I will be down the first two weeks of May, and I think it would be so cool to bump into you!

Adam Hatten brought me here! I’m so happy to be a new subscriber!

I really loved how this video was broken up and how it was an appropriate length! I can’t watch hour plus videos on Disney all day long 🤦‍♀️ I’m from Louisiana so I should know better but January me wants to think Disney is doable this summer. But I mostly want pool time anyway!

Totally agree. ❤️😘

I am very nervous! Coming from Calif in mid-June, with no experience with FL or any southern state heat/humidity, and we’re seniors. We will be using mobility scooters, and we’ll only be there two days/three nights with plans to spend most of the daylight hours in resorts, not parks. We’ll do Epcot and maybe some time at MK after dark. Still scared of the humidity though! 😂

Hi Jen, thank you so much for your video! You’ve brought up so many great points. I have a few questions. How did you like the keratin treatment? Is it good for your hair? How often do you do it? The collapsible water bottle…does it sweat? Does it keep water cold? How long are your mid-day breaks? We usually leave at 1 and come back at 5. I wasn’t sure if that was too long. I’m weird and do my laundry then while my husband and kids enjoy a nap or go to the pool. I need to get a one bedroom villa so I can do laundry whenever 🤓. The portable fan saved us while we were waiting for fireworks at the hub. It was so crowded and the air was so stagnant.

Love this!!! ❤️ Our next trip I'd, fi gers crosses, for end of February next year for the Princess races.. Any tips?? I have been in January, too cold for me, and in April/May.

Love this chat! People need to know, you will be drenched! If you don't have a W/D in your room and you only brought one outfit per day, it is not pleasant. I can never pack light for WDW, too many extras of everything. Thanks for sharing this, it is really helpful (and eye opening) if you have never been.

Here you girl 😏😮 nail it 👍🏻❤ this is just what we do. Thanks for sharing 🤗

The southern accent came out when you started to talk about the heat 😂 love it

I am so glad we are going in February :-p

As a Floridian - yes! Also worth mentioning: Florida summer thunderstorms.

Can't dry a bathing suit in the swamp. 🤣 FL heat just hits different. 🌞 ☀️ 🔥 🌋 Fans, cooling wipes,travel deodorant, body glide, blister bandages, at least 2 pairs of comfortable shoes(so you can alternate) are All necessities here. We always take advantage of the extra magic hours/rope drop and we have a nice sit down meal in the afternoon and then we hit the shows and shops. Once it's "cooled down " to Not quite Volcano Temps we go back to the rides. FL Summers are Not for the Faint of Heart. 😂

We as a fam are going in July. No parks, just hanging out at the pool at the Beach Club. I got the kids the Night Glow tickets at Typhoon Lagoon, should be a blast.

I always need a afternoon nap every day lol

We’ve always traveled in the summer due to not wanting to take the kids out of school. You are absolutely correct about Disney in the summer! Our family never minded the heat, but we took many breaks, rehydrated often, sunblocked and went back to the resort midday. And yes, I wanted to burn those clothes too! Nasty!

I'm from NC, so I can take the heat and humidity. But yes, SLOW YOUR ROLL! With my job, I get 2 weeks of vacation, July 4th and Christmas week. I'm an expert at planning and enjoying hot and packed Disney trips.

Love those fans I need one

My husband and I found Orlando comfortable last August.I don't think we even broke a sweat. Florida is not as humid as Louisiana.

Born and raised in the South. That’s why we call it a saunter! It’s the pace that’s not too fast that you sweat but not too slow that you are out in the sun and start to sweat! It’s an art form and it’s with cultivating Y’ALL! 😊😀

Ahh the swim wear thingy! Doesn't matter what season you go THEY NEVER DRY towels either!

I am one of those people who doesn’t really sweat and I can attest that this can be a huge problem! If you don’t sweat, you have to be super careful not to overheat. Also, U would suggest packing a light weight long sleeve for those AC blasts- esp if you are cold natured- because it is a jolt after being in the sun. Great tips, as always, Jen!!

I love your comments about summer. I don’t do well at all in the heat - Philadelphia gets hot and muggy and I end up looking red and miserable!! My ideal time is January/early February - comfortable weather and less crowds. And I have to ask - where did you get that hat?? It’s great!

Great tips, we freeze 1 or 2 water bottles that we bring in a backpack (with snacks) and the bag gets lighter as you get more tired latter in the day. Also all the Canadians are in the pool in Jan and Feb as anything is better than -20C Ha Ha

As someone who grew up in central Florida, I can say everything here is 100% true. Florida Summer air is just stagnant. I mean it's just dead. There is zero wind most of the time. The heat is flat and damp.

I'm going right after you, and I'm a hot sweaty beast, lol!! I'm planning on stretch shorts, very thin tank tops, and a kimono over it because I'm round and over 40! Ha! We do not bring compression socks, we do the sleeves! That way we can wear out preferred socks, and still get compression where we need it. We bring our sleeves into the Parks, for the second half of the day/evenings. We pop them in, and to in our way!

FABULOUS VIDEO!!! Amazing tips!! Monkey Butt. No joke. 🤣 We come prepared, no matter where we travel. I tend not to plan trips to warmer climates in the summer anymore because my husband has a condition where he can't regulate his body temperature, even in the few hot days we have here in Seattle (last summer's 118° day was killer. We don't have A/C!) But I'm always looking for the best cooling methods for him and in turn, my son & I. We like neck fans, my Scott always wears a hat in the sun and he owns many cooling shirts and cooling scarves. We mostly frequent California (west coast people and we have family in LA). The DRY heat has its own issues. It's a constant challenge - heat and travel. We have great flight benefits and we want to GO! We just need to be smart.

I agree. I'm from Georgia (right now I live in Athens just north of ATL) my family from as far back as the 1700s have been in the south, we know heat. It even gets to us, hubby is even from south Ga. and it gets to him). We do all that you said (except the indoor dining) and then more. Be prepared for rain, not just nice soft rain showers but deluges of fast heavy rain. Another advantage of going at night, the rain is usually done by then. I even take a sweater to the parks in summer, because of that darn AC. Going from hotter then the tenth level of you know where to freezing is a shock, especially if you've been glowing (I don't sweat, I'm southern, I glow).