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Walt Disney World’s Best Summertime Activities

It’s summer and the heat is on in Walt Disney World. Here are some tips to make your vacation a bit cooler.

** Take a break from the theme parks and spend a day by one of Disney’s fantastic resort pools. What better way to cool off in the summer heat.

** Shop till you drop in the air conditioned shops and restaurants at Downtown Disney. Pick up all your souvenirs at the newly remodeled World of Disney, the largest Disney store anywhere.

** Splish splash the day away at one of Disney’s unique water parks. Typhoon Lagoon is a beauty with a pool boasting some of the tallest simulated waves in the world. Or if you’re a daredevil at heart head to Blizzard Beach with its wild, rushing water and death-defying slides.

** Snag a bass on a fishing excursion. Pontoon boats with experienced guides depart from the resort marinas to fish the waters of Bay Lake, the Seven Seas Lagoon, Lake Buena Vista, and the Sassagoula River. No fishing license is required and it’s strictly catch and release.

** Hit the water at the Contemporary Resort where Sammy Duval Water Sports offers parasailing, water-ski, tubing, and personal watercraft action. It’s the kick of a lifetime!

** Catch a wave at Typhoon Lagoon with Cocoa Beach Surfing School. Learn to surf in the super wave pool before park opening hours on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

** Take a spin on one of Disney’s waterways. With 850 acres of lakes, 130 feet of shoreline, 66 miles of canals, and over 500 watercraft, boating is a major pastime at Walt Disney World. Most resorts as well as Downtown Disney have their own marina with a variety of boats available for hire including Boston Whaler Montauks, pontoon boats, sailboats, Sea Raycers, even a luxury yacht.

** Cool off in the mountains of the Himalayans. Expedition Everest, the Animal Kingdom’s newest attraction, involves out-of-control railcars that race forward and backward, sending Disney's Animal Kingdom guests swooping into the unknown to brave twists, turns and drops inside and outside a mighty mountain. It all leads to an unforgettable encounter with the yeti.

About the Author

Cara Goldsbury, the author of The Luxury Guide to Walt Disney World® Resort, has appeared on several Travel Channel specials about Walt Disney World including Disney Splurge and Disney Royalty, and has been cited in many news articles as an expert on Walt Disney World.

Cara is a independent travel consultant with LuxuryOrlandoTravel.com specializing in all things Disney.

What rides at walt disney world should I do if I am going with just my dad?

My dad and I have been wanting to go back to Walt Disney World for years, and we finally are. It has been about 8 years though and I was wondering if anyone has suggestions for me. I am 18 and I was 10 the last time I was there, and we went over Thanksgiving break, now we are going during the summer. I am also only going with my dad, so, no little kid problems, but neither one of us like roller coaster kind of rides. Any suggestion would be great!

Honey, they're ALL appropriate for all ages! If you see a ride (even a little kid ride) that you think you want to go on, then go!! Take a look at Peter Pan's Flight in the Magic Kingdom. It's probably what you would call a "little kid ride", but it actually has Fastpass machines, it's so popular. It's also one of the cutest rides in the park. My husband and I always go on it, even though we're in our 50s.

Never mind about age-approprate rides...when you're at Disney World, you're allowed to be a kid at heart!

Have a great trip!

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