food IS a theme park
Make sure you’re staying hydrated and keeping cool, because Disney World is HOT today!
Main Street
Obviously it gets hot in Florida, that doesn’t come as a surprise to anyone. However, it is extra hot today — we’re talking RECORD BREAKING hot!
Let’s be real — planning a Disney World vacation takes enough strategic thinking without adding weather wildcards into the mix. But with 2024’s record-breaking hurricane season behind us, and forecasters predicting an active 2025 season according to CBS News, those of us planning trips during hurricane season need to approach things differently.
Rainy day at Magic Kingdom
The 2025 Atlantic hurricane season will take place from June through November. We’ve experienced both sides of the Disney hurricane equation — the perfectly sunny trip where the only water we encountered was at our hotel pool, and the vacation where we watched Cast Members sandbag storefronts before a hurricane. Being prepared is the difference between a great trip and a disaster. [Read more…]
We’ll be honest, summertime can be absolutely miserable in Disney World.
Summer in Magic Kingdom
It’s hot and swampy, and if you’re not prepared for the weather, then you might have a challenging visit. But if you’ve got the right supplies, you can totally survive the summer! So today, we’ve rounded up our list of must-have supplies when you’re hot and sweaty in Disney World.
It’s my job to go to EPCOT. Yes, REALLY!
I go to EPCOT a LOT for my job.
For my job as a Disney World Reporter, I spend quite a bit of time in the theme parks, especially in EPCOT (I am the mayor of the tiny train town, after all). And let’s be real, that park can get pretty swampy and scorchy during the summertime. So today, I’m sharing the list of places where I hide in EPCOT when it’s just too dang hot. Come sweat with me!
Planning a trip to Disney World? Get ready — not just for magic, but for a little bit of classic Florida chaos in the skies.
Magic Kingdom
For the next two weeks, the Florida weather is throwing out a little bit of everything: warm sunshine, surprise thunderstorms, and temps creeping up into the 90s. Here’s a look at what you need to pack to stay prepared for whatever your day at the most magical place on earth may entail.
The one thing you can’t plan for or control is the weather…especially if you’re traveling to Central Florida.
Orlando International Airport
A sudden downpour can happen at any time, even when you’re in Disney World, and storms can even close rides (and sometimes close the parks). You also can’t plan for weather issues when you book your flight, meaning that flight delays can happen. Well, today, March 30th, is one of those days, and the weather has officially brought flights into and out of Orlando International Airport to a halt, meaning a LOT of flights are currently delayed.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Melbourne has issued a wind advisory for much of Central Florida, including Orange and Osceola counties, where Disney World is located.
Rain in Magic Kingdom
Strong winds are expected to impact the area with gusts of up to 35 miles per hour. If you’re planning to be in the parks today, keep in mind you may be dealing with potentially severe weather.
When people talk about the weather at Disney World, it is often about the hot summers and how to stay cool during your trip. However, even though Florida is known for its warmer weather, it still gets cold at Disney World.
Magic Kingdom
You won’t be surrounded by multiple feet of snow, but there will be days in the winter month when you will feel a chill in the air. Make sure you are prepared with the proper clothing, but also be prepared for some unexpected closures that may occur due to cold weather.
A severe weather warning has been put in place for several areas in northern and central Florida, including Walt Disney World, as winter weather is set to batter the Sunshine State.
Ominous weather is on the wwy
According to WESH news, areas including Pensacola, Panama City, Tallahassee, and portions of Jacksonville will be under a winter storm warning beginning at 1:00 AM Wednesday, January 22nd. This “significant system” may bring freezing rain, ice, or snow. While most of Central Florida isn’t expected to see the same type of wintery mix, a bitter cold is expected to sweep through the area, and the possibility does exist that areas including Marion County and Flagler County may see freezing rain.
EPCOT’s Festival of the Arts is one of our absolute favorite festivals every year.
Festival of the Arts!
We love how picturesque and unique the food items are, all the incredible art and entertainment that can be found all around the park, and of course, we love seeing our favorite dragon, Figment, front and center! However, we’d be lying to you if we said we weren’t worried about the festival for one very specific reason.
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