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vthhhi
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Since you are going in the summer with kids...

get to the parks when they open--if you are staying at Disney or nearby hotel, go back during the middle part of the day. The middle part of the day is when the park is the most full. The heat will beat you down and especially the kids. Go back to the park in the late afternoon and stay until closing. Standing in line for an hour or more with a 5-to-12 year old in the heat is miserable. Stay hydrated. Best of luck to you--I have been in your shoes!
Posted: 05/20/2025 at 12:10 PM ET
(In response to this post by hoosnowahokie)

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Alright Disney-ites, going in a couple weeks with the family
hoosnowahokie • 05/20/25 09:54 AM ET
Are you staying on or off property?
hokiehunter07 • 05/21/25 08:25 AM ET
if you need a break from crowds/walking (inside)
BobG • 05/21/25 08:15 AM ET
Thunder Mtn Railroad is closed down currently...
vthokieq • 05/21/25 08:24 AM ET
Thunder Mtn is closed 😭 Renovations**
hoosnowahokie • 05/21/25 08:18 AM ET
yeahhh i couldn't remember if its open or closed right now.**
BobG • 05/21/25 08:23 AM ET
Epic Universe opening means more people at all the parks including Disney
OrlandoHokie • 05/20/25 10:12 PM ET
I'm a baby compared to most on this board 😅**
hoosnowahokie • 05/21/25 07:24 AM ET
Have fun. The parks get really crowded these days but it is still fun.**
OrlandoHokie • 05/21/25 10:24 AM ET
Lightning Lanes are a definite must. I wouldn't consider going without
riosvt • 05/20/25 02:46 PM ET
Are you aware of the Rider Switch policy?
Nova Hokie 95 • 05/20/25 02:11 PM ET
If you run into any "cast members" while in line...
Burruss Writer • 05/20/25 02:07 PM ET
Since you are going in the summer with kids... ◄
vthhhi • 05/20/25 12:10 PM ET
Volcano Bay is the best thing in Orlando - spend a day there**
OXVT • 05/20/25 11:28 AM ET
Take the resort monorail over to the Polynesian for Dole whips for the kids
No Clue • 05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Gummies for everyone**
Brown Water • 05/20/25 11:02 AM ET
+2.4o6o**
bourbonstreet • 05/20/25 05:52 PM ET
Guardians ride at Epcot is the best ride at all those parks.
vthokieq • 05/20/25 11:01 AM ET
Yeah, we decided against Epic. We took one of our kids
hoosnowahokie • 05/20/25 11:07 AM ET
Enjoy... I guess that is possible**
turkeywinghokie • 05/20/25 10:54 AM ET
No. Not possible. **
Coach McGuirk • 05/20/25 11:14 AM ET
Agree, Coach...sounds like torture to me.**
MP4VT2004 • 05/20/25 01:06 PM ET
I recommend dropping the kids off and heading to a pool bar.**
HwoodHokie • 05/20/25 10:33 AM ET
Look at the park maps and plan your stops accordingly. Magic Kingdom...
Spud • 05/20/25 10:30 AM ET
I would have recommended a side trip to Legoland for the Star Wars stuff
JoesterVT • 05/20/25 10:28 AM ET
Never, ever go in August. Heat and humidity nearly killed us.
TomTurkey • 05/20/25 10:26 AM ET
Well we're going in a couple weeks, which isn't August, soooooooo**
hoosnowahokie • 05/20/25 10:45 AM ET
Hopefully, June is better. We honeymooned in December. Nice!**
TomTurkey • 05/20/25 10:58 AM ET
Good luck, and dress for the heat
EDGEMAN • 05/20/25 10:04 AM ET
It's like Africa Hot!!!**
Tuckahokie • 05/20/25 10:24 AM ET