With it being almost 95 degrees in Orlando, Florida, today, we thought we’d give you some tips on how to beat the heat on your Orlando vacation. Even as an Orlando local, 95 degrees is just too hot and guests are always asking how they can beat the heat on their Harry Potter vacation. I have 3 tips for you, today on how to beat the Florida heat.
- Take advantage of all the shady spots. This means all the air conditioned spots inside the gift shops, take a break and have an ice cream or Butterbeer in the shade, take advantage of all the shady and air conditioned spots. Don’t forget the air conditioned rides! One of our favorites is the Owlery. This nice, shady open area seating is adjacent to the Owl Post and Dervish & Banges. It can get rather crowded, here, though, so as a second option, look for the Gringott’s bank sign and follow the alley to the Three Broomsticks patio seating. It’s shaded and usually has a cool breeze.
- Remember to bring and wear hats! A lot of guests don’t even think about bringing a hat. You’d be amazed what a difference a hat can make in how you feel and it will really help with keeping you from getting dehydrated. Wear clothes that not only can get wet, because there are a lot of water rides, but also clothes that stay cool, breathe easily, and are light weight. Running clothes, Columbia clothes, and swimming clothes make excellent choices.
- Lastly, make sure you get to the Universal theme parks early, early, first thing in the morning and take an afternoon break during the hottest part of the day. Also, it’s the busiest part of the day at the theme parks. Then, head back to the parks in the evening when it’s cooled down a bit.
Follow these three tips and you’ll beat the heat and enjoy your Harry Potter vacation.
What are some of your tips for staying cool on your Orlando vacation? Let us know in the comments!
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