When you’re planning a trip to Walt Disney World, you should know about the best spots to get out of the Florida heat and scorching sun!
GUEST RELATIONS
Each theme park has a unique Guest Relations indoor area, but the best one BY FAR is the Welcome Center at Disney Springs! From the free ice water to a FuelRod exchange location, this is a must-visit if you’re looking to soak in cool breezes in really comfy couches and chairs!
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QUICK SERVICE LOCATIONS
There are a number of Quick Service restaurants that provide a spot for you to find a table, break out the wifi and check out what’s next for you in the most magical place on Earth!
Best Quick Service Restaurants for this are:
- Pizzafari @ Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- Connections Cafe @ EPCOT Future World
- Sunshine Seasons @EPCOT’s Land Pavilion
- Tortuga Tavern (Seasonal Restaurant) @ Magic Kingdom in Adventureland
- The Pinocchio Village Haus @ Magic Kingdom in Fantasyland
- PizzeRizzo or Backlot Express @ Disney’s Hollywood Studios
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ATTRACTIONS
I was going to list each and every single attraction separately, but the idea is to find an experience that you can either “walk up” to without a FastPass+ reservation and grab a seat for an indoor show for an extended period of time.
Magic Kingdom
- Carousel of Progress
- Mickey’s Philharmagic
- Country Bear Jamboree
EPCOT
- American Adventure
- O Canada (No seats, just leaning rails)
- Impressions de France
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- MuppetVision 3D
- Beauty & The Beast on stage (Covered area, not indoors)
Disney’s Animal Kingdom
- It’s Tough to be a Bug
- Festival of the Lion King
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RETAIL STORES
Some of my favorite spots to soak up some A/C are the shops that I can spend around 5-10 minutes in without struggling too much. I know that you’ll think about the big retail areas, but there are some hidden spots that I just love to visit!
Magic Kingdom
- Momento Mori at Haunted Mansion
- Tomorrow Power & Power Co at Space Mountain
EPCOT
- Creations Shop in Future World
- Northwest Mercantile in Canada Pavilion
- Anywhere in the United Kingdom Pavilion
- Ok, by this point…you’re seeing a pattern. Basically, any pavilion in the World Showcase will offer an air conditioned retail shop to get out of the heat:)
Animal Kingdom
- Windtraders in Pandora: The World of Avatar
- Disney Outfitters (Great Pin Trading too!)
Disney’s Hollywood Studios
- Tower Merchandise (Home of #BellhopStitch)
- Rock n Rollercoaster Store
Hope this helps with your Disney Vacation planning! If you’re ever looking for great air conditioning spots…look for the nearest Cast Member and ask:) They’ll point you to a spot that you may not have even thought about!