Golf Attire
Long khaki pants and a long-sleeved collared shirt should be packed if you arrive in Orlando during the winter, just in case the temperature sneaks down into the 40s as it sometimes does. Golfing during the warmer months, however, is entirely different. Disney's dress code allows Bermuda shorts, but nothing shorter. Also pack collared short-sleeved shirts. Pack golf shoes with either metal or hard rubber spikes. A sneaker that doesn't leave a noticeable footprint behind may be allowed, so pack those if you don't have spikes.
Daily Storage
Women are advised to bring a fanny pack or lightweight backpack rather than a purse while inside the parks to avoid the risk of theft. Men should also consider packing one of these, as you will probably be buying merchandise and carrying it around on your back. A fanny pack is advisable for wallets because it reduces the risk of theft, and also because you can ride water rides without fear of soaking the contents of your wallet.
Winter Theme Park Attire
During the winter months many people from colder regions may not even need a long-sleeved shirt. Pack a sweatshirt or light jacket anyway, as you will feel the cold if you get doused during a water ride. Think in terms of layers during the winter months. The chances are very good that it will be considerably warmer by the afternoon than it was when the park opened.
Summer Theme Park Attire
Orlando gets very hot during the summer, so pack as lightly as possible for visiting the theme park. T-shirts, shorts or lightweight long pants are the best bet. You may want to seriously consider packing an entire change of clothes in your backpack, as you may be dripping with sweat at some point. Either change clothes in one of the bathrooms or consider taking a break back at your hotel during the later afternoon for a different set of clothing.
Shoes
Disney World's parks are filled with rides where one of the main draws is getting very wet. You may consider a plan of action in which you hit all the water rides in a single park at once. Once you're done, change into a second pair of dry socks and shoes. Also, be sure to break in the shoes you plan to wear around the park for at least two weeks before arriving to prevent blisters.
About The Author
Timothy Sexton is an award-winning author who started writing in 1994. He has written on topics ranging from politics and golf to nutrition and travel, and his work appears online for Zappos.com, Disaboom, USAToday.com and MOJO, among others. He has also done work for "Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy." He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida.
