Credit: Inside the MagicWalt Disney World guests need to heed this warning, which could pose health risks.
Disney World summer is truly upon us. With the Cool Kid Summer initiative happening resort-wide, limited-time experiences, and the soon-to-be arrival of Magic Kingdom’s highly anticipated nighttime parade, Disney Starlight, guests heading out to the Central Florida parks are in for a treat.
That said, the Disney park experience will see more construction, walls, and changes than usual this summer as Disney Experiences continues to evolve the flagship resort. Tom Sawyer Island and Rivers of America at Magic Kingdom were recently shuttered to make way for the major Frontierland to Piston Peak National Park development.
Similar changes are in effect at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Disney’s Hollywood Studios, though neither is as big as the so-called “largest expansion in Magic Kingdom” history. At the former, work is already underway to bring the Tropical Americas to the park, replacing DinoLand U.S.A., while the latter is making room for Monstropolis, themed after Pixar’s Monsters, Inc. franchise.
While excitement is high for the updates to the Orlando-based parks, some Disney World guests are opting to postpone their trips until construction is complete. However, as the recent discussion proved, Disney has so much in motion that there will always be construction over the next few years.
One of the big draws for Florida is its climate. While tropical in nature, meaning storms and hurricanes are common, the hot weather lends itself to those wanting to enjoy theme parks and water theme parks in the sun. That said, the heat can sometimes pose risks, and this week and into the weekend are expected to be extremely hot; reports are calling it suffocatingly hot.
“We’re kicking off Thursday with plenty of sunshine, and the big story in Central Florida is the dangerous heat,” Click Orlando reported early Thursday, July 10, 2025. “Limited rain is in the forecast into the afternoon, allowing highs to reach the low to mid-90s, with heat index values approaching 110 degrees.”
The hot weather forecast includes a warning from the outlet: “If you’re spending time outside, take frequent breaks, find shade, and stay hydrated!”
The report stated that although widespread activity isn’t anticipated, a few storms could still pop up near the coast and drift inland through sunset. There’s also a slight chance that one or two of these could turn severe, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, minor hail, and lightning.
Guests at the parks should take extra precautions when heading outside today and over the next few days, applying tons of sunscreen, staying hydrated, and taking regular breaks out of the heat. Now is the time to use your refillable resort mugs!
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