Why do my feet swell at Disney?

If you've been walking or standing for long periods – something that's common at theme parks – swelling can occur. This is especially likely to be the case if the weather is hot. There is another cause of cankles, though – genetics.



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How to Recover from a Long Theme Park Day in Time for the Next One
  1. Walking: Get used to it. ...
  2. Drink Water: You brought your water bottle, and now you have to use it. ...
  3. Elevate Your Legs: If your feet have taken a pounding and have started to ache or swell, spend some time with your feet up. ...
  4. Stretching: Stretch it on out.


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Compression-Fit Running Socks are ideal for guests on their feet all day long. If you're prone to sore or swollen feet after a long day of walking, try a pair of compression socks!

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Rather than symptoms like dehydration, nausea and fatigue that occur with an alcohol hangover, the Disney version is a psychological slump that kicks in when leaving the magical bubble where everything has been curated to be perfect. The hangover might occur as the endorphins wear off from thrill rides.

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You're not alone. “Disney Withdrawl”, or the more extreme, “After Disney Depression”, affects thousands of Walt Disney World fans each year. Symptoms include pointing out clouds that look like Andy's wallpaper, literally whistling while you work, and insisting that Target adopt Extra Magic Hours.

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The heat and time in the sun can take a lot out of you. Particularly if you are not accustomed to long hours in the sun, you must be careful to hydrate properly and frequently before, during, and after time in the Florida sun. If you had an especially long Disney Park day, you are likely dehydrated.

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Traveling to Walt Disney World® is overstimulating enough without sensory differences; but, for those children and adults with sensory processing disorder, it can cause one to become angry (fight), run away (flight), or completely shut down (freeze).

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