{"id":28619,"date":"2026-01-22T21:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/?p=28619"},"modified":"2026-01-22T21:11:36","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T21:11:36","slug":"best-disney-world-resort-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/best-disney-world-resort-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Disney World Resorts for Summer Travel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Well known for immersive theming and atmosphere, Disney resorts are the place to be for any trip to visit Mickey and friends, but when visiting Disney World in summer, some onsite hotels tip the scales harder than other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s face it, Disney World is hot in the summer, but you don\u2019t have to wilt in the heat. Following some solid hot weather travel tips and selecting the right resort will go a long way to keep you comfortable on your visit. Here are the 3 Disney World resorts we\u2019d highly recommend for hotter months and why:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disney\u2019s Contemporary Resort for Summer Travel<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"510\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contemporary-768x510-1.jpg\" alt=\"Contemporary lit up at night, the modern DIsney World resort hotel\" class=\"wp-image-23951\" style=\"width:1360px;height:auto\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contemporary-768x510-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Contemporary-768x510-1-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you plan to spend much of your time at Magic Kingdom, then the Contemporary Resort is the place to stay. As the first resort built on the property, the Contemporary has a lot of Walt\u2019s magic imbued in the design, including the monorail track which runs right through the resort.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the monorail station inside, you\u2019ll be able to wait for your ride to the park in crisp, cool comfort. If you\u2019re staying in a tower room, you\u2019ll be able to head right to the station without leaving the AC, but even garden view rooms are a short walk to the cool comfort of the station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While staying at the Contemporary, you can watch the nightly fireworks from your room, if you book a theme park view. That means standing in the temperature of your choice while the show erupts over Cinderella\u2019s castle.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A viewing platform is also available for guests of the Contemporary resort. It is outside, but it\u2019s far less crowded than watching the show from inside the park. Add in a bit of a breeze, and it\u2019s bound to feel much cooler.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best for Pool Days: Disney\u2019s Beach Club and Yacht Club Resorts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beach-Yacht-club-1024x416.jpg\" alt=\"Exterior of Disney World Beach and Yacht Club at night\" class=\"wp-image-9321\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beach-Yacht-club-1024x416.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beach-Yacht-club-300x122.jpg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beach-Yacht-club-768x312.jpg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beach-Yacht-club-1536x624.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Beach-Yacht-club.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Guests who plan to spend any portion of their day at the hotel pool, should consider a stay at Disney\u2019s Beach Club or Yacht Club. These two sister properties share a water park, complete with lazy river, sandy beach and pirate slide. It\u2019s the perfect oasis for the beating the heat, and you won\u2019t have to go far to get there. Best of all, the area is reserved for guests of these 2 resorts, so it\u2019s easy to find a nice shady spot or a tube to float.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Location is another perk of a Beach Club or Yacht Club stay. Residing on the shores of Crescent Lake, there is often a breeze, and when the humidity is high, there is nothing like a little bit of wind to relieve the soggy air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another locational advantage is the proximity to 2 Disney parks. You can catch a quick air conditioned boat over to Hollywood Studios or reach EPCOT via a mostly shady 5-minute stroll.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For other parks, the bus pick-up area is shaded and centrally located. You\u2019ll find it easy to reach, with no long walks to your depot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-24af64a8\">\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1195\" height=\"1210\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/about-page-disney-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24315\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/about-page-disney-2.jpg 1195w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/about-page-disney-2-296x300.jpg 296w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/about-page-disney-2-1011x1024.jpg 1011w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/about-page-disney-2-768x778.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1195px) 100vw, 1195px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Looking for the Best Disney World Resort for Summer Travel?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aedd492729107eed911a17548e8bc7c5\">Let K. Hesketh Travel Help! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Veteran Disney traveler &#8211; 20+ years experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Affiliate of Main Street Travel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Here to help you plan your trip your way<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You&#8217;ll never pay more than you would by booking your vacation alone, but the guidance you&#8217;ll gain could change your trip.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-4c815570 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/kheskethtravel.com\/disney-theme-park-quote-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Request a Quote<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Disney\u2019s Port Orleans Riverside: a Shaded Summer Oasis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/port-orleans-riverside-building-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24466\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/port-orleans-riverside-building-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/port-orleans-riverside-building-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/port-orleans-riverside-building-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/port-orleans-riverside-building-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/port-orleans-riverside-building.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is hands down our favorite moderate resorts at Disney World. While you won\u2019t have access to a water park or monorail, you can fit far more in your budget with the lower rates at <a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/port-orleans-resort-riverside-review\/\">Port Orleans Riverside<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The amazing grounds are another reason we rate this resort high for a Disney World summer vacation. Most paths are shady treelined retreats, providing a cooler and more peaceful ambiance than you\u2019ll find at other resorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Given the magnificent tree cover at Port Orleans, we also found it easier to find a shady spot at the pool. In addition to the main Ol\u2019 Man Island pool, complete with pool bar, you\u2019ll find 5 leisure pools, so there is always a nearby watering hole to cool off.&nbsp; Best of all, with bus depots scattered around the resort, your air conditioned motor coach will pick you up and drop you off very close to your room. You can save your energy for walking in the parks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-base-2-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f6f8ef7ab5bbafc76c18940d7e620c18\"><strong>More Helpful Tips for Planning Your Trip<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/disney-world-resorts-list-disney-world-resort-hotel\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DW-resorts-list-3-opt-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24458\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DW-resorts-list-3-opt-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DW-resorts-list-3-opt-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DW-resorts-list-3-opt-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/DW-resorts-list-3-opt.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/perks-of-staying-at-a-disney-resort\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-orleans-review-pin-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20837\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-orleans-review-pin-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-orleans-review-pin-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-orleans-review-pin-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/port-orleans-review-pin.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/disney-world-polynesian-resort\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Disney-poly-pin-2-683x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-24408\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Disney-poly-pin-2-683x1024.jpeg 683w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Disney-poly-pin-2-200x300.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Disney-poly-pin-2-768x1152.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Disney-poly-pin-2.jpeg 1000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well known for immersive theming and atmosphere, Disney resorts are the place to be for any trip to visit Mickey and friends, but when visiting Disney World in summer, some onsite hotels tip the scales harder than other. Let\u2019s face it, Disney World is hot in the summer, but you don\u2019t have to wilt in &#8230; <a title=\"The Best Disney World Resorts for Summer Travel\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/best-disney-world-resort-summer\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Best Disney World Resorts for Summer Travel\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":28623,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"ppma_author":[2365],"class_list":["post-28619","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-disney-world-vacation","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"authors":[{"term_id":2365,"user_id":1,"is_guest":0,"slug":"khesketh","display_name":"Kathleen Hesketh","avatar_url":{"url":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/23494c9101089ad44ae88ce9d2f56aac.jpg?ver=1777414485","url2x":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-content\/litespeed\/avatar\/23494c9101089ad44ae88ce9d2f56aac.jpg?ver=17774144852x"},"0":null,"1":"","2":"","3":"","4":"","5":"","6":"","7":"","8":"","9":""}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28619","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=28619"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28619\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":28622,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/28619\/revisions\/28622"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/28623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=28619"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=28619"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=28619"},{"taxonomy":"author","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/secondstogo.net\/wordpress\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/ppma_author?post=28619"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}