back2disney
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- Aug 4, 2004
Worse time of the year to go. That's all you need to know.
A mix. If we are staying at a deluxe hotel, we often walk. Sometimes we take a boat or ride the monorail. I try to avoid the buses. Too many times I got stuck waiting for buses that did not show on time. Buses should come every 20minutes, and if they don't, that may = we are late for an ADR or a G+.For those popping back to your resorts to beat the heat for nap or pool time, are you taking Disney transportation (buses etc) or are you driving?
Which neck fan did you end up with? Were you happy with it?especially in combination with the neck fan. I took an earlier recommendation to get the ones that each come with a separate storage bag and that was a great tip!
Some people just don't have a choice. I will take fighting summer heat over fighting Christmas crowds every time. That's what works for our family.I LIVED in Orlando 10 years ago and I couldn't understand why people would visit in July. It's brutal even for people who are residents and acclimated to the heat. November, April...those are wonderful months to be in WDW.
I just bought ones off of Amazon that were highly rated. They have a rechargeable battery with a USB cord, three speeds and LED lights (not necessary but were kind of fun at night). I really liked them except one of the two I bought had a side that seemed to burn out by the end of the week. It wouldn’t always turn on and when it did it wasn’t as strong as the other side. It was past the return window by the time we got home, but it was only $14 so not a big loss. The other one worked great.Which neck fan did you end up with? Were you happy with it?
I've thought about this in the past and what Disney might need to do to adapt. It wouldn't surprise me if they eventually have to build semi-enclosed sides along the walkways that bring extra shade/AC air/misted air to help with those brutal summer days.It's very plausible that in our lifetime, Walt Disney World will be unbearable and unsuitable to visit from May-October.
We are not talking about just uncomfortable, wear sunscreen, do indoor rides, etc.
I am talking about intolerable, inadvisable to be outside in the heat, and contraindicated for those with chronic conditions, the young, and the elderly. Just look at Phoenix right now.
Was it a giant yellow/green/orange grasshopper type? I've seen so many of those this summer, and they are terrifying.I'm not sure if this had anything to do with it being July, but I had an experience last week at AKL that I have never ever had before anywhere at WDW: a gigantic insect in my room. I was on the toilet (of course) and a huge insect basically ran into the room. I have insect disgust big-time and I threw a bath towel over it, then got up and stomped on it. After that I went to the front desk (in my pj's), told them what had happened, and they sent a housekeeping person to the room. He removed the intruder, who he assured me was dead.
I asked how this had happened. I mean, I've never even seen an insect like this outside at WDW, much less in my resort room. He said that people will sometimes leave their balcony doors open during the day when they're out and the bugs come in. But our balcony door was closed. So I have no idea how this happened.
It kind of ruined much of the rest of the trip for me. I never wear shoes in my hotel room (or inside at home) but I was wearing my sandals in the room constantly after that and I was always looking around, wondering when the next Mack-truck-sized insect was going to show up. None did, but the thought of it was unpleasant, to say the least. And I didn't want to use the balcony, which is one of the big perks of a deluxe resort, because I was concerned that it was an invitation to another unwanted visitor.
I'm sorry to say that the incident soured me to AKL, my absolute favorite resort.
ETA: We were on the 3rd floor, not the ground floor. I could almost understand how this might happen in a ground-floor room.
No. Giant and black. In NYC I'd call it a water bug, i.e., a humongous roach. Maybe a palmetto bug? Believe me, I'm not going to look at pictures to find out! And please, friends, don't post a picture. Thank you!Was it a giant yellow/green/orange grasshopper type? I've seen so many of those this summer, and they are terrifying.
Ick!No. Giant and black. In NYC I'd call it a water bug, i.e., a humongous roach. Maybe a palmetto bug? Believe me, I'm not going to look at pictures to find out! And please, friends, don't post a picture. Thank you!