Walt Disney World Summer Vacation Guide
Tips and Advice for How to Beat the Heat, the Rain and More
What's true, what's a myth about visiting Walt Disney World in the summer. How bad is the heat? Should you worry about the rain? We share our top tips and what you need to know to make your summer stay at Walt Disney World the best it can be.
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Top Picks for the Best of Summer Vacation at the Most Magical Place on Earth
Yes, there's heat, the rain and the fun of summer at Disney World. But what's true, what's a myth and what should you do to make you summer stay at Walt Disney World a little more fun?
Top Picks for What to Do at Disney World in the Summer:
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Horseback Riding at Fort Wilderness
Kali River Rapids
Foot Golf at Golden Oak Golf Course
Outdoor patio dining at The Boathouse
Private Fireworks Cruise
Remember, when visiting the parks, travel light and the skip the ponchos.
Disney Floral and Gifts is Closing Permanently
As of August 27, 2023, Walt Disney World Resort will closing its floral and gifts operation and transfering it to a new Central Florida third-party vendor. This means you won't be able to add floral, gifts and other in-room hotel amenities to your Disney vacation booking. You can continue to use the Disney service for trips that take place on or before August 26.
Changes are Coming to Downtown Disney at Disneyland
Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio and Beignets Expressed are Now Open
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen has a new look, a new name and new menu. Jazz Kitchen Coastal Grill & Patio, is described as "a modern, casual and fun celebration of the Gulf and Pacific coasts."
The new all-day menu features long-time favorites plus new selections such as Lobster & Crawfish Sliders, Chile-Spiced Honey Glazed Grilled Salmon, Gumbo LA-LA filled with succulent seafood, the Grilled Open Faced Lobster BLT Po-Boy and the Reef & Beef, an entrée of grilled shrimp and braised short ribs. The contemporary menu pairs with an expanded California wine list and seasonal seaside-style cocktails.
And don't forget the beignets. Beignets Expressed is a counter-service spot serving New Orleans beignets either classically (fried and topped with heaping mounds of powdered sugar) or as specialty glazed beignets, dipped, drizzled, and sprinkled in flavor. Selections include Snickerdoodle, Fruity Crunch and Bananas Foster.
New! Clyde’s Hot Chicken
Clyde’s Hot Chicken is a new food cart located near the Disneyland Monorail station. It serves Nashville hot chicken on a stick, handmade fresh daily and available in three heat levels. If you want the heat, Disney says to try the Hot as Cali with cayenne and habanero spices.
Coming soon to Downtown Disney: The Alley!
The courtyard next to Splitsville Luxury Lanes is being transformed into a new space — The Alley — with interactive games, live music, lounge areas and seats for dining. It's a spot to relax, play games and enjoy the food and beverage offerings from Splitsville.
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