Yet Another Disney Stay-in Alert Issued, Guests Warned of Serious Risk at Theme Parks

Multiple Disney theme parks have been slapped with dangerous heat warnings this week.

Depending on where you are in the world, visiting Disney theme parks can be much more taxing in the summer months than in the winter. As temperatures soar, squeezing into large crowds and waiting in unshaded lines can be not only challenging but dangerous.

In recent weeks, Walt Disney World Resort guests have repeatedly been warned about the risks of ongoing extreme heat in Orlando. Yesterday (July 5), the heat index soared to 110 degrees in parts of Central Florida, including the two counties (Orange and Osceola) covered by Disney’s theme parks.

“This level of heat can affect anyone without adequate precautions,” the National Weather Service stated. “Take extra precautions when outside. Wear lightweight and loose-fitting clothing. Try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Take action when you see symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke.”

But that’s not the only Disney resort affected by high temperatures. Additional warnings were issued on July 5 for Tokyo Disney Resort. According to The Straits Times, heatstroke alerts cover 21 prefectures – including Tokyo Disney Resort’s Chiba Prefecture – with temperatures expected to reach 96 degrees.

Japan has recorded surging heatstroke cases countrywide. As of 3 p.m. on Friday, 55 people in Tokyo – aged between 23 and 90 – were hospitalized with suspected heatstroke. On Thursday, a single-day record of 99 people were taken to hospital.

Last summer was the hottest on record in Japan. However, authorities have shared fears that 2024 could soon beat that record.

Tokyo Disney Resort already goes above and beyond to make guests more comfortable during the summer, with its Get Soaked event running from July 2 to September 18. Specifically designed to help cool guests down during the day, this involves an even wetter version of Splash Mountain (which remains in its OG iteration at the park, not Tiana’s Bayou Adventure).

Meanwhile, Baymax’s Mission: Cool Down sees a Baymax-themed float travel through Tokyo Disneyland and spray park guests with mist.

“Baymax is entrusted with the mission of raising the ‘energy levels’ of guests and searches for areas in need of a cool down while spraying guests with mist,” the Tokyo Disney Resort website explains. “When an area with ‘low energy levels’ is detected, the float stops and guests can enjoy a refreshing spritz of water to up-beat, lively music.”

Guests can also find a splash zone in Toontown and enjoy an extra-wet experience when riding Aquatopia at Tokyo DisneySea.

Whether it’s Tokyo Disney Resort or Disney World, we recommend that anyone planning a theme park day in hot temperatures this week keep a close eye on any warnings or advice issued by local authorities. Take full advantage of air conditioning – and, if possible, avoid waiting in long lines without any form of shade.

Do you plan on visiting any Disney theme parks in the next few days?