July marks one of the busiest months of the entire year at the Orlando theme parks, as many frog families hop away from home and go on vacation while school’s out for the summer. If you are one of the many families in the Frog Pond planning a trip this summer, don't worry — with the summer crowds often come longer park hours and some special events. There are lots of ways to have a magical summer vacation at Disney World your tadpoles will never froget!
Here are some tips and tricks for beating the heat and the crowds when visiting Disney World in July!
Planning for Disney World in July
Crowds at Disney World in July
There will be no avoiding the summer crowds in the month of July, with peak crowds hoppening during the week of the Fourth of July. If you're visiting the parks this month, don't despair! We visited in July in past years and had a blast — just be sure to download our free wait-time app for iPhone before you head to the parks.
We highly recommend taking a break in the afternoon and then coming back to the parks in the evenings for as long as your little ones can handle it. If your family members aren't early birds, an alternative option is to take advantage of the later extended park hours when crowd levels really drop off. If staying on-site, you can utilize Early Theme Park Entry and Extended Evening Hours to avoid peak crowds and temperatures.
We also suggest that you check the Crowd Calendar when you begin planning your trip to find the best travel dates. Then, revisit it again as you get closer to your actual trip to pick the recommended park each day of your trip to maximize your time (you'll also find park hours on the Crowd Calendar!).
Weather at Disney World in July
Temperatures are on the rise in July with an average high of 92, a low of 74 and high humidity and rainfall chances. Besides sunscreen, it’s a good idea to pack a few ponchos because storms can move in very quickly. But the good news is that it generally rains for only an hour or two (usually in the afternoons) and then the clouds clear up — and it cools down a bit! Check out our frogtastic guides to beat the heat and what to do on a rainy day at Disney World!
We recommend doing indoor shows and attractions in the afternoon to avoid the heat and possible afternoon showers. Consider adding a water park day to your trip as the perfect way to cool off!
Events at Disney World in July
Magic Kingdom gets into the patriotic spirit for the Fourth of July with a fireworks spectacular, “Disney's Celebrate America! A Fourth of July Concert in the Sky." EPCOT’s American Adventure pavilion usually has special celebrations going on as well as a special fireworks finale.
While at EPCOT, be sure to enjoy either EPCOT International Flower and Garden Festival through early July or EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival starting late July. Other events include Disney H2O Glow After Hours at Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park!
Are you planning to visit Disney World in July? Share any questions you have in the comments below!
Related: Hoppin' Tips for Visiting Disney World in the Summer
Keep hopping!
