Are you getting ready to head to Disney World for your summer vacation? Make sure you don’t leave without these seven essentials!
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We go to Disney World every single day, including those super hot summer days, so our reporters know how to beat the heat and make the most of their visit even when it’s 90+ degrees outside. Here are some of their tried-and-true essentials!
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Get Cooling Towels to Save You From the Heat
Cooling towel
These cooling towels are seriously a life-saver on super hot days. You soak them in cold water, wring them out, and then put them around your neck.
Cooling towel
These come in a pack of four, so you’ll have plenty for your trip. The mesh material is meant to draw the sweat away from your skin and keep you cool for up to three hours. We love that these come with waterproof plastic pouches that have a carabiner attached, which makes them easy to carry with you throughout the day!
Get a Neck Fan for a Constant Breeze
JISULIFE fan
A portable neck fan will give you A/C all day long. You just put it around your neck and turn it on, and it’ll keep going for up to 16 hours on a full battery! When we tried this one out in the parks, we thought the only downside was that our hair could sometimes get stuck in that front part, so if you have long hair, we’d recommend wearing it up.
You’ll Need a Good Rain Poncho for Those Unavoidable Summer Storms
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During the summertime, random thunderstorms can pop up in Orlando without warning (and they might end just as abruptly as they begin). When the rain really starts coming down, lots of people run for shelter inside the gift shops and restaurants. But if you’re prepared with a rain jacket, you can head to some rides and get on them with shorter wait times since everyone else is hiding from the weather!
Rain Jacket
These raincoats from Amazon come in a pack of two. They’re lightweight and can easily be folded up to carry in your bag when you don’t need them. Each one has a hood with a drawstring and snap buttons all down the front.
This Portable Fan Can Attach to a Stroller, Too
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This portable fan is great for you or your kiddos. The fan has a flexible tripod, so you can attach it to strollers or set it up on a table while you eat.
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The fan can be charged via a USB port or you can use batteries instead. It should run for up to 10 hours on a full battery.
This Mini Umbrella Will Be a Life-Saver!
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We already talked about those summer storms that can pop up without warning, so you might need some extra protection from the rain! This mini umbrella is great for blocking the rain or the sun’s UV rays.
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The umbrella folds up really small (down to 7 inches), making it easy to carry around with you when you don’t need it. But when it is unfolded, it has a 41-inch arc and 37-inch diameter.
We’re Seeing This Mini Sundress All Over the Parks
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We’ve noticed a ton of people wearing this sundress in Disney World! One of the best things about it? It has POCKETS!
The dress comes in a ton of different colors and is soft, lightweight, and breathable. It has shorts underneath, too, so you can still easily get on ride vehicles at attractions like TRON Lightcycle / Run or Avatar Flight of Passage.
A Belt Bag Can Hold All Your Essentials
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I almost never take a purse into Disney World anymore because I am obsessed with my belt bag! This ODODOS mini belt bag has an adjustable strap, so you can wear it over one shoulder or around your waist.
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The bag has three pockets inside, which makes organization easy! It has room for just the essentials, like your phone, wallet, a mini sunscreen bottle, sunglasses, and whatever other small items you may need.
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