Walt Disney World Resort guests have been encouraged to leave outdoor theme park areas immediately following a government-issued warning about severe weather conditions. The Disney parks and other Central Florida vacation destinations are facing extreme temperatures and hazardous conditions.
On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, the National Weather Service in Melbourne issued a warning for extreme heat across much of Florida, including the Walt Disney World Resort area. With temperatures expected to hit between 93°F and 98°F, and a heat index making it feel as hot as 112°F, the situation has become dangerous for anyone outdoors.
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— Orlando Sentinel (@orlandosentinel) July 30, 2025
This Extreme Heat Advisory is in effect from noon to 7:00 p.m. EST and covers the entire Walt Disney World Resort area. Temperatures are expected to be slightly lower than they were on Tuesday, July 29, when the National Weather Service in Melbourne issued an Extreme Heat Warning.
While Walt Disney World Resort guests don’t need to lock themselves in their rooms, staying inside and avoiding direct sunlight is essential to prevent heat-related illnesses. Guests are urged to stay hydrated, wear lightweight and light-colored clothing, and apply sunscreen regularly.
Guests can take this time to enjoy indoor attractions, like DINOSAUR and Finding Nemo: The Big Blue… And Beyond! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure and Soarin’ at EPCOT, Disney Villains: Unfairly Ever After and Toy Story Mania! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, or Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress and the Country Bear Musical Jamboree at Magic Kingdom Park.
Walt Disney World Resort also offers Disney Resort hotel guests free admission to Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon and Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Parks on check-in day. These water parks provide a great way to escape the heat, though guests are still advised to avoid the sun during the hottest afternoon hours.
To ensure guests’ well-being, Disney provides water refill stations and drinking fountains throughout the parks, with complimentary ice water available at every Quick Service restaurant. Most merchandise locations also sell sun protection products. Disney encourages guests to drink water before they feel thirsty and to reapply sunscreen regularly to avoid sunburn.
Symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion include nausea, vomiting, confusion, racing heart rate, flushed skin, rapid breathing, and sudden cessation of sweating. Seek help immediately if you experience any of these symptoms. First Aid stations are available across Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park, and Disney Springs.
Have you visited Walt Disney World Resort or another Central Florida theme park during an Extreme Heat Warning? Share your experience with Disney Dining in the comments!
As a central Floridian, I can attest that this is one of the worst summers we’ve had in years. The heat is excruciating and the air quality is terrible. I have asthma, and one step out the door, I need my rescue inhaler. Floridians don’t usually go to parks this time of year. We do the AC crawl from home to the AC car to the AC store, doctor’s office and then do the reverse. We wait for the somewhat cooler weather. I have friends that are cast members working at a number of the parks, and they’re feeling miserable. Thank goodness Disney violates DeSantis’s orders and allows the cast members to go get cold water. Every park discreetly has a place for cast members to get ice water. It’s necessary in FL. I’d bet every area park, Disney or not, allows cast members to get water… if not, the cast would be on the pavement. I know one lady fell at Epcot and got hurt… the thought was she was a bit disoriented from heat exhaustion. I don’t doubt it. Stay hydrated, Folks!