Mermaid and the Mouse

Mermaid and the Mouse Lindsay B - Your ultimate Disney bestie | Travel Agent with A Kind of Magic Travel | Content Creator | RunDisney fanatic | DVC member |

06/10/2026

☀️ COOL KIDS SUMMER SURVIVAL SERIES ☀️

If you’re heading to Disney this summer, we’re making it our mission to stay cool, rest those little feet, and avoid the mid-afternoon meltdowns. 😅

Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing some of my favorite attractions, shows, and hidden gems that give your family a break from the heat while still feeling like you’re getting the most out of your park day.

We’re talking:
❄️ Time in A/C
👟 A chance to rest tired feet
🌳 Whether the queue is shaded
⏱️ Attraction length
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who it’s best for
☀️ And whether it’s worth your precious summer park time

Because sometimes the best Disney tip isn’t another thrill ride… it’s knowing where to cool down before everyone gets cranky. 😂

👇 Be sure to comment your favorite summer survival spots below so I can add them to the series and give all the details! (A/C time, queue shade, ride length, and more!)

06/10/2026

Cool Kids Summer Survival Tip: Moana: Journey of Water 🌊✨

Need a break from the heat without stopping for a full ride?

Head to Journey of Water Inspired by Moana in EPCOT.

✨ Walk-through attraction
💦 Interactive water features
🌀 Plenty of opportunities to get splashed
📏 No height requirement
👨‍👩‍👧 Perfect for all ages

The best part? You control how wet you get. Most of the interactive water elements have bypass paths, so you can choose between “light mist” and “fully embracing the chaos.”

My daughter could spend way longer here than I ever expected. It’s a great way to cool off, burn some energy, and take a break from standing in attraction queues.

Would your kids choose Journey of Water or the splash pad at your resort?

06/10/2026

✨ Disney bestie travel find of the summer ✨

If you’re heading to the parks in the heat, this little rechargeable fan has earned a permanent spot in my park bag. ☀️🏰

I wore it during long queue waits and while walking between lands, and the constant airflow made a HUGE difference. Unlike handheld fans, I didn’t have to carry anything or remember to point it at myself—it just kept the breeze coming.

💨 Strong airflow
🔇 Surprisingly quiet
🔄 Adjustable airflow direction
🔋 Rechargeable with USB-C
🎒 Small enough to toss in any park bag

As someone who gets very grumpy when it’s hot and I’m speed-walking to my next Lightning Lane 😅, this has become one of my favorite park essentials.

Would I bring it again? Absolutely.

Comment FAN and I will send you the link to this little guy!

👑✨ Princess Weekend 2027 registration is officially SOLD OUT!And wow… y’all were FAST.🏆 Fastest sellout:🍎 Snow White 10K...
06/09/2026

👑✨ Princess Weekend 2027 registration is officially SOLD OUT!

And wow… y’all were FAST.

🏆 Fastest sellout:
🍎 Snow White 10K — 52 minutes

🧜‍♀️ Fairy Tale Challenge — 65 minutes

💎 Jasmine Half Marathon — 80 minutes

🌸 Tiana 5K — 90 minutes

If Princess Weekend 2028 is on your bucket list, this is your reminder to:
✔️ Have your runDisney account ready
✔️ Know your race choice before registration opens
✔️ Log in early
✔️ Have a backup plan

Now for the important question…

👇 Which race did you snag?

And if you missed out this year, tell me which race you were hoping to run. 💜🏃‍♀️✨

Woot woot! The odds were in my favor today. See you all at the half marathon on February!Did you get what you were going...
06/08/2026

Woot woot! The odds were in my favor today.

See you all at the half marathon on February!

Did you get what you were going for!?

06/07/2026

See you all tomorrow for round two!

May the odds be ever in your favor!

06/04/2026

Anyone else secretly hate traveling? 😂

Not because I don’t love the destination…

But because the SECOND I leave home, my routine goes completely off the rails.

🏃‍♀️ My run day? Missed it because every treadmill in the hotel gym was taken.

🏋️‍♀️ My strength workout? Somehow turns into carrying park bags and a backpack full of snacks.

💧 My water intake? Let’s not talk about it.

And don’t even get me started on those tiny hotel gyms with exactly one treadmill and three dumbbells. 😅

That said… I’m also really thankful that movement doesn’t have to be perfect to count.

A walk around Disney still counts.
A quick hotel workout still counts.
Stretching before bed still counts.

Some seasons are about crushing goals.
Some seasons are about doing the best you can with what you’ve got.

So no, I didn’t get my planned run in today. But I did move my body, make memories, and give myself a little grace.

And honestly? That’s enough. ✨

Tell me I’m not the only one—what part of travel completely wrecks your routine?

Address

Lake Buena Vista, FL

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Mermaid and the Mouse posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to Mermaid and the Mouse:

Shortcuts

Share

Category