Disneyland in a Heat Wave: How to Survive the Heat

Disneyland in a Heat Wave: How to Survive the Heat

Your Disneyland trip is booked, and then a few days before you leave, the forecast changes. Suddenly, it is going to be HOT.

In this episode of Castle Talk Radio, Becca and Jessica talk about Jessica’s recent Disneyland trip during an extreme Southern California heat wave and what actually helped her group handle the high temperatures.

We talk about what to pack, staying hydrated, sunscreen, adjusting your park strategy, taking midday breaks, and why a hot day at Disneyland can feel very different from the same temperature at home.

IN THIS EPISODE

• Why Disneyland heat waves can happen even into the fall

• What Jessica packed for triple-digit temperatures

• Portable fans, umbrellas, sunscreen, and other heat essentials

• How to remember to reapply sunscreen

• Where to get free cups of water in the parks

• Electrolytes and staying ahead of dehydration

• Why extreme heat may mean changing your normal rope drop strategy

• Conserving energy by touring one area of the park at a time

• Using indoor attractions and air conditioning strategically

• Why midday hotel breaks become even more important in extreme heat

• Cool showers, fresh clothes, and other ways to reset

• Preventing and treating chafing

• Why Disneyland can feel hotter than the same temperature at home

LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED

Favorite theme park heat essentials: Becca's favorite fan: https://amzn.to/4d0udui

Cooling Towels: https://amzn.to/4y5cFpa

Powder Sunscreen you can wear over makeup: https://amzn.to/4xZzrhD

 

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CHAPTERS

00:00 Disneyland in a Heat Wave 01:18 Who Was on Jessica’s Trip? 01:43 Preparing for an Extreme Heat Forecast 03:12 What to Pack for a Hot Disneyland Day 03:52 Sunscreen and Reapplying Throughout the Day 05:15 Hydration, Water & Electrolytes 07:11 How the Heat Changed Their Park Strategy 08:36 Using Indoor Attractions & Staying in One Area 11:08 Conserve Energy and Watch for Dehydration 12:50 Why Midday Hotel Breaks Matter 13:51 Cool Showers, Fresh Clothes & Resetting 14:35 Chafing and Other Heat-Related Comfort Issues 14:59 Why Disneyland Heat Feels Different Than Heat at Home 16:12 Wrap-Up & Get Away Today