Hi Melissa,
You are welcome to bring a cooler as long as it is not larger than 24" long x 15" wide x 18" high. There is a link on the Disney website that lists items that may not be brought into the parks - click
here.
You are also welcome to bring bottled water, food & drinks inside the parks. There are a couple of exceptions to this - no glass containers (except baby food jars) & no alcoholic beverages.
It is typically pretty hot in July in Orlando but there are ways to stay cool. Here are some suggestions:
* Buy a Frogg Togg Chilly Pad (available at most sporting goods stores) & keep it around your neck or head - I cut mine in 1/2 to get double the use of it. I take a Ziploc to put it in when I'm not using it.
* Get a misty fan - available in the parks if you don't already have one.
* Wear light colored clothing.
* Use a visor instead of a hat (they're cooler in the heat).
* Here are some tips for your stroller:
* Purchase a stroller fan for them (bring extra batteries - they eat them like crazy).
* Put a light colored towel over the canopy of your stroller to reflect the sun's rays.
* Drink lots of water - don't get dehydrated.
* Seek out attractions where you can spend some time in the air conditioning. Innoventions at Epcot is a great place to do this.
* If you're staying on property, take advantage of morning & evening Extra Magic Hours when temperatures are more pleasant.
* If anyone starts to feel ill, there are First Aid Stations located at all the theme & water parks.
* When the temperatures get too hot, go back to your resort to go for a swim & cool off. You can go back to the parks after dinner when it is cooler.
* Visit one of the water parks.
Wishing you many magical memories :-) Allison