I'm not used to humidity. Can I still enjoy June?

[pinnypanny]

My sister and I love off season, but our job flexibility has changed. It can only be on season for us now.

What I'm reading about June is hot and humid. Lots of rain. Muggy. Doesn't really cool off at night and is hot when you get up in the morning. Is this right? Is it really that bad? Just straight heat all day?

I live in a dry state, so humidity is not something I'm used to.

We like to rope drop and take breaks. Is this still something you can do in Covid time? Do the parks stay open late enough?

Our other option is the busiest time of year, Thanksgiving or Christmas break, cooler, but more crowded and more expensive.

Last time we went was late September, early October. Loved it. It rained every day which I loved. It cooled things off. The one day it didn't rain till later, we were in Epcot world showcase, mid day. We weren't enjoying the heat so left to go back to swim, of course as soon as we were ready to enjoy the pool the rain started. This is the gist of my experience with Florida heat.

I would rather go in June for the price, crowds and we would have complete flexibility for when we can go and how long we can stay. I'm just concerned about not being able to enjoy it because of the heat. Advice?

 

[Evita_W]

Well, it depends on when in June, early June is a bit better, anything past the 2nd week or so and it can be hit or miss. In June it will rain daily, usually around the same time every day, but some days will have more. Unfortunately it doesn't cool things off for long and in some cases you might not even know it rained if say you went on CoP, it could be sunny when you went in and left, but it could have down poured while you were there.

For DH an I we needed ECVs this last time and the ones we rented came with fans that helped A LOT, so some sort of portable fan may be beneficial to you, they also now make personal AC units, which basically you put ice into and they blow out cold air. There are other styles that don't need ice as well.

In my experience, if you go in expecting to have a great time, you will.

 

[Mango7100]

I live in the Southeast so am used to humidity and heat—we have been in July and August and it did feel like you were in the surface of the sun. I have been to Vegas when it’s 113 degrees and this was more uncomfortable. I’m not sure if June is that much different. We still had a great time, but it’s definitely an element. Drink water. lots of it. Frequently. Aim for rope drop and after dark to make it more bearable—it’s still hot after dark but just escaping the sun makes a big difference to me. The mid day is brutal. Plan to take a break, have a sit down meal in the AC, swim, do a show, or rides that have indoor queue.

Of course, it’s hard to say what June in the parks will look like due to COVID. I would be prepared to wear a mask as well, so that may affect your decision. We are planning July this year!

 

[disneyseniors]

When we lived in the South, we got acclimated to the heat and humidity. It still got to us at times but we were used to it all the time.
We have lived in N. Mn. for years now and are used to the cold climate here.
When we go back to disney, we definitely don't go in the summer months.
To us, the extreme humidity is very unpleasant to us. However, we can go whenever we want , as we are both retired.
If that's the only time you have to go, then Yes it is very humid most of the time, but you can take breaks, drink fluids, get into the air conditioner, etc. so it can be done. But I'm not going to lie, it can be miserable.
Also, we don't tolerate masks very well, and the thought of having to wear that face covering in that heat and humidity is not good.

 

[jeffmw]

Depends on how well you deal with humidity and it's definitely not the same for everyone. For me, I have a very bad relationship with humidity for some reason. I can deal with 95-degree heat. But if it's 70 and humid I'm dripping with sweat. Meanwhile, my wife doesn't seem to be bothered by humidity much at all.

We went in late March a couple years ago. It was low-80s and I was a mess. Almost every day we left the parks to go back to the hotel and swim. Most people are not the extreme that I am, but whether June will work or not really depends on your specific tolerance for humidity -- and I wouldn't necessarily say it's low just because you're from somewhere dry.

That said, the humidity is bad there in the summer months by any standard, but June is better than August.

 

[Lulubelle17]

We live in FL and avoid the parks anywhere between June and September. It's just too hot and miserable, and the masks this year did not help. I usually go in May for F&G and then don't go back until October. Of course, people have been known to survive it, but I really hated it and only lasted until about 1:00 pm each day until I called it quits. If that's the only time you can go, I would suggest early mornings, stay until lunch and then enjoy the afternoon at the resort, but don't necessarily count on pool time because there are thunderstorms every day. Maybe go back after sunset if the parks stay open that late. It's doable, you just need to have a good plan and adjust your expectations. Have fun!

 

[GatorChris]

We're coming from CA in late July, so we'll be in the same position. Coming from an East or Midwestern state to FL isn't so bad. But coming from the non-humid side makes it pretty tough on us. Will it be hot? Yes. Will you feel miserable at times? Yes. Will you be at WDW and having a good time anyway? Without a doubt. Take advantage of resort pools and maybe even get a water park ticket.

 

[VandVsmama]

My sister and I love off season, but our job flexibility has changed. It can only be on season for us now.

What I'm reading about June is hot and humid. Lots of rain. Muggy. Doesn't really cool off at night and is hot when you get up in the morning. Is this right? Is it really that bad? Just straight heat all day?

I live in a dry state, so humidity is not something I'm used to.

We like to rope drop and take breaks. Is this still something you can do in Covid time? Do the parks stay open late enough?

Our other option is the busiest time of year, Thanksgiving or Christmas break, cooler, but more crowded and more expensive.

Last time we went was late September, early October. Loved it. It rained every day which I loved. It cooled things off. The one day it didn't rain till later, we were in Epcot world showcase, mid day. We weren't enjoying the heat so left to go back to swim, of course as soon as we were ready to enjoy the pool the rain started. This is the gist of my experience with Florida heat.

I would rather go in June for the price, crowds and we would have complete flexibility for when we can go and how long we can stay. I'm just concerned about not being able to enjoy it because of the heat. Advice?

We live in AZ. We're used to incredibly hot, dry heat. Went to WDW in early June a couple of years ago. I've never sweated so much before in my entire life. Some of the indoors queues smelled like a locker room (I'm talking about you, Buzz Lightyear!). We still had a great time. We are going again in early June of this year. Some things we learned on that trip:

• Epcot is hot. Hardly any shade anywhere. At that time, the park opened at 9 and by the time we were finished with lunch, we were ready to leave because it was so hot. This June, if Epcot is still not opening until 11, we will save Epcot for the evening.
• those cooling towels didn't help us at all in FL. Just ended up feeling like a sweaty wet blanket weighing you down. Here in AZ, those work great. But in Orlando? Forget it.
• We brought some battery-operated fans from Target, but honestly, the $20 WDW ones worked better. Bring extra batteries. Buy one fan per person. It's money well spent.
• I was jealous of the few people we saw using solar/UV umbrellas. So for this trip, I'm bringing 2. They're compact and don't weigh too much. Small enough for me to put in my purse. Yet big enough that 2 of us can easily stand under it. This is important because a lot of the queues will now be outside in the sun (thanks to social distancing). Friend of mine in AZ uses one in the summer here a lot and she swears by it. I stood under it once and it felt a good 10-15 degrees cooler under the umbrella.
• Drink. A lot. Drink all the time. And sometimes, alternate between water and an electrolyte drink. You'll get dehydrated quicker in FL than at home.
• Schedule a lunch time ADR at a TS restaurant. Even if you normally wouldn't if you usually go at another time of year. Purpose of this is 2-fold: gets you off your feet for an hour-ish, AND you're in air conditioning.
• Skip the parks in the afternoon. Go back to your resort. Swim. Take a nap. Hydrate. Go back to the parks in the evening.
• Re: going back to parks in the evening - if they don't have extended hours, this is where having park hopper tickets can come in handy. For example: in a.m. - go to MK, AK, or HS. TS lunch. Then back to resort. Evening at whichever parks are closing in the 7 pm or 8 pm time frame (MK, HS, Epcot).
• Get out of AK by 11:00 am. It's like standing in the 7th circle of Hades. SO hot.

 

[mshanson3121]

My sister and I love off season, but our job flexibility has changed. It can only be on season for us now.

What I'm reading about June is hot and humid. Lots of rain. Muggy. Doesn't really cool off at night and is hot when you get up in the morning. Is this right? Is it really that bad? Just straight heat all day?

I live in a dry state, so humidity is not something I'm used to.

We like to rope drop and take breaks. Is this still something you can do in Covid time? Do the parks stay open late enough?

Our other option is the busiest time of year, Thanksgiving or Christmas break, cooler, but more crowded and more expensive.

Last time we went was late September, early October. Loved it. It rained every day which I loved. It cooled things off. The one day it didn't rain till later, we were in Epcot world showcase, mid day. We weren't enjoying the heat so left to go back to swim, of course as soon as we were ready to enjoy the pool the rain started. This is the gist of my experience with Florida heat.

I would rather go in June for the price, crowds and we would have complete flexibility for when we can go and how long we can stay. I'm just concerned about not being able to enjoy it because of the heat. Advice?

Is it really that bad? Yes. It's hot in the morning, hot at night, muggy, and it will storm every day at some point, typically sometime between 3-5. It will be much more difficult to do afternoon breaks if the park hours aren't extended, so you'll just have to wait and see.

Will you still be able to enjoy it? It really depends on how badly the heat and humidity bothers you.

We made use of rope drop, afternoon breaks and evenings. We typically left around 1:00, went back for a snack, a swim, ate an early supper etc... and then went back to the park sometime around 5:00ish and stayed till close (which back then was 9-12). With that, we enjoyed it - but we're also very used to hot, muggy weather. I would not have been able to do it if we couldn't do afternoon breaks.

 

[kevgraub]

Last time we went was late September, early October.

We are from the midwest, so we are used to the heat and some humidity (although not as much as Florida).

We have been the first week of June, and also the first week of October. It was only one trip, but I actually found the October trip to be pretty much on par with the June trip. Both were hot and humid, but tolerable to us.

I'd say that if you did ok with the September/October trip last time, you would be fine with early June. Probably the earlier the better...

 

[pinnypanny]

Thank you everyone for your replies and advice. You've given me much to think about.

 

[Timandalicia]

My sister and I love off season, but our job flexibility has changed. It can only be on season for us now.

What I'm reading about June is hot and humid. Lots of rain. Muggy. Doesn't really cool off at night and is hot when you get up in the morning. Is this right? Is it really that bad? Just straight heat all day?

I live in a dry state, so humidity is not something I'm used to.

We like to rope drop and take breaks. Is this still something you can do in Covid time? Do the parks stay open late enough?

Our other option is the busiest time of year, Thanksgiving or Christmas break, cooler, but more crowded and more expensive.

Last time we went was late September, early October. Loved it. It rained every day which I loved. It cooled things off. The one day it didn't rain till later, we were in Epcot world showcase, mid day. We weren't enjoying the heat so left to go back to swim, of course as soon as we were ready to enjoy the pool the rain started. This is the gist of my experience with Florida heat.

I would rather go in June for the price, crowds and we would have complete flexibility for when we can go and how long we can stay. I'm just concerned about not being able to enjoy it because of the heat. Advice?

Can you enjoy it with the humidity? No. No you cannot. Lol. I went to U of A, go wildcats, so I know the dry heat (I don’t live in AZ now). I could do a 7 mile run in August in Tucson, but spent a half day at Magic Kingdom just standing there on Memorial Day, and had to go back to the hotel. It was miserable. I only go in fall or winter now. Just one person’s opinion.

 

[starry_solo]

CA here...it's difficult to enjoy WDW with all the humidity that you're not used to. We used to go mid-to-late May and even then, it was getting bad...

 

[Farro]

Used to humidity here in Chicago.

We went once in June. Once.

Really, it was pretty gross. You'd get back to hotel, shower and change, leave for dinner and be slimy/sweaty just walking from hotel to bus stop.

I mean, you just sweat. And sweat. And sweat.

We had fun, but made a mental note to never return in June!

 

[wdw&sonny]

Reading about all this heat and humidity is making me excited for summer. I am looking out the window at the cold and snow. I live in the "Upside Down". Orlando is warm, sunny and beautiful...always! Cleveland is cold, cloudy and dreary...always. It's the upside down of Orlando.

I can't wait to be in the hot and humid. We (I) love waking up to a hot sun, blue sky and knowing it will get hotter. I love the sweat beading on my arms, feeling my skin tighten, smelling the hot asphalt. We love going to the parks early, with a back pack full of water. Taking our time from one attraction to another. Slowing for a air conditioned table service lunch, then heading back to the resort with Mickey Premium bar in hand.

We spend the afternoons soaking up the sun until I'm soooo hot that jumping into the cool pool is refreshing and invigorating. A good book, a cold drink and I am in my happy place. We read and dream of our evening plans of dinner, which park and which attractions. Late afternoon, we head to our evening park or dinner and hit a few more attractions, watch the evening show and take our time strolling the park while everyone else heads for the exit.

Take your time. Rest as needed. Drink water. Eat icecream.
And enjoy the heat (and humidity).

 

[BridgetBordeaux]

Thank you everyone for your replies and advice. You've given me much to think about.

Hot, humid, tropical.
When the morning starts off at 72-74 degrees.....with 95 percent humidity.........and the sun is gonna rise and then hit you sideways from 7-10am while you are standing outside...........that is what a typical morning is like in Orlando just before lunchtime.

We took 2 to 3 showers a day when we used to visit in June

 

[Eastern]

Yes, it's hot in June. 8am on the way to the parks and I was already sweating in the humidity. I would go up to the first week in June.

 

[disneygrandma]

Is June worse than July? 3 years ago we were there in mid to late July, and although it was hot and humid, we didn't find it so bad that we wouldn't go again during that time frame. We canceled our May 2020 trip and rescheduled it for this coming June. Will we find the weather to be worse than the July trip?

 

[VandVsmama]

Forgot to add a couple more survival tips:

• use Body Glide on your feet. And other areas prone to chafing.
• if possible, wear hiking sandals instead of sneakers. If needed, swap shoes from 1 day to the next. When it rains, you won't have to worry about your sneakers getting wet if you're wearing hiking sandals. Also, I thought that wearing my Tevas made me feel that little bit cooler compared to sneakers with socks.
• expect to take a couple of showers per day per person.
• don't plan on it being a fashion show for your summer WDW trip. Clothing style should be for survival. Translation: everybody ends up wearing work out clothes in all of the parks everywhere. And all of the guests look like they just spent 2 hours in the gym...sweaty.
• Wright socks - I love these. They're double layered wicking runners' socks. When combined with Body Glide on your feet, these socks will help minimize blisters on your feet.
• Hand-held folding fans - buy 1 per person before your trip. I got mine for about $3 each at Cost Plus Imports. Essential & helpful if your battery operated fan runs out of battery juice. Hardly weighs a thing. Other park guests will look at your fan longingly and think, "OMG, why didn't I think of bringing one of those?" WDW now sells hand-held folding fans (I saw them in hotel gift shops & places like Emporium on Main Street), but they're $10 each.
• Expect that at some point, every person on your trip will end up smelling like a rear end. This is where showers are helpful on your afternoon hotel breaks.

 

[MomOfDisneyPrincess]

I'm from the midwest, so I'm used to humidity, although I still hate it with a passion. Years ago, my stepdaughters visited from Yucca Valley, CA in the summer when it was only 85 degrees and extremely high humidity. They were totally grossed out by how much they were sweating without even doing anything to work up a sweat. They kept talking about how weird it was that you could "feel" the air. They could not wrap their minds around the fact that it was only 85 to 95 degrees, but it felt "SO HOT". It's a good thing they went home before August when it gets to 100-105 for about a week. They would have died. LOL!

The biggest difference in Florida is the fact that the temp never really goes down at night, so it feels like you never get a break.