The heat is OBLITERATING the parks | State of DCA report Sept. 09 2024

[@Graphite42]

By the end of this video, David is truly 'FreshBaked'. LOL

[@kelsmister]

More like "over" baked..

[@thomasbrown1]

😅 Coming to you live from the surface of the sun.🥵

[@giovannag9737]

Hey! Spoiler warning!! Haha

[@andresmillsgallego814]

Seeing you traverse the entire queue at radiator springs, get eyes on the back of the queue, determine it's a 10 minute wait...then process to backtrack all the way out without rising it hurt me deep in my soul 😂😭

[@annabanana20043]

I felt that 😭

[@bellajean3840]

Omg how are you walking around so chill, cool as a cucumber? I went the other day when the highest was 76 and I felt hot and sweaty.

[@jerrod7361]

Summers are just going to get Hotter. Disney needs to do more for the heat, more shade, fans and trees

[@deborahperez2312]

I canceled all my reservations way too hot . Thanks David for tolerating the heat for this video what a champ.

[@InternetJury]

Same. I had a reservation for Saturday, but with RunDisney and the heat, I wasn't into it.

[@Matt-p9y]

We went over the weekend. It was hot. We used cooling towels and drank a ton of water. The lines were nothing. It was amazing. I will take it. Not a huge people person lol

[@kellydooling]

i was solo at disneyland in march and i used your terminology - park science, queue science, call to action, that’s a win, let’s go to disneyland, etc. - in my head the entire time. 😅

[@mikesteinkrauss9773]

Every day is a good day for Philharmagic and Turtle talk with Crush. I absolutely love both of these, and will see them every time I am in the park rain or shine.

[@TheHalfAsser]

There is a serious lack of benches, shade structures, misting stations, decent filtered water, not enough chairs and tables. If it’s busy there is no place to sit so you have to eat standing up in the sun. No place to rest or take a break from the heat. I will never again go to Disneyland in summer months. I’m from out of town so it’s not like I can just go home and recover from heat and standing all day. Shaded Benches please!

[@winnieyee3866]

That little creek at Redwood trail reminded me of my twin's first trip to Disneyland. They played "pooh sticks" at that little creek. That was 10 years ago. Happy memories!

[@Brian-12345]

Another crowd factor: about 12,000 people ran in the half marathon Sunday morning. Us runners and our families probably held a significant portion of the day's park reservations. Once the afternoon heat kicked in, there was no point in sticking around. Then about 3pm there was an alleged threat of lightning nearby, so they shut down 3/4 of the park's attractions. We left at 4pm and Main Street has never looked so empty during the day.

[@adamtaff8337]

Nobody cares about runners. 😂 Stop trying to advertise that you are a runner. Seriously, you need to stop smelling your farts. Go back to driving your prius or tesla.😂

[@wheelindisney5874]

I was at DCA from 4 to 7 or so yesterday. Saw a 5 minute wait for Radiator Springs Racers and a 10 minute wait for Midway Mania. The Radiator Springs turned out to be a stretch. I think they were coming out of a breakdown, and then broke down again without ever restarting. But the Midway Mania time was real. I did sit through the Philharmagic to get some AC time. What you saw seemed pretty typical. There were maybe 10 people in my show. Things picked up later in the day as the sun started going down. Then I hopped to Disneyland and the crowds were noticeably larger.

[@chrishintz1077]

You would be a good reporter. Thanks for the lowdown. Glad you survived. ;)

[@embeetoast2211]

My jaw dropped when I saw the army men. Brutal.

[@justsomeobservations44]

Yeah that’s insane they made them go out there!

[@mgtrumpet]

Many years ago, I was playing in the park on a very hot summer day. Our leader marched us right through the splash pad in Tomorrowland!

[@Tash26x]

Lol how did that feel? Were y'all worried about your instruments? Sounds fun

[@cheydisneymama]

I looks like you had a blast riding all the rides today! I think this is the most rides you have rode in a video like this. Glad I missed the heat wave by a week though!

[@elizabethgibbons703]

I was there yesterday and rode Incredicoaster 10 times, Guardians- 3 times, Cars- 5 times! Best day ever!

[@_M_M_3]

Love when the ride starts and the Joy we see on your face! Makes my day thank you!!

[@heatheremoto9]

This video reminds me of the attendance levels on a random Wednesday in 2004.

[@PhoenixVic21]

Love when Dave can just have fun in the parks ❤ hydrate and sunscreen!

[@beckydowney6390]

I’m from AZ and am used to 100-120 degrees, but we usually spend our time indoors. We planned our trip to DL/DCA for 9/2-9/6 where it was between 98-104 and we were pretty miserable due to the heat. Ya we are used to it but we NEVER just hang out in it for 12+ hours, plus there was the humidity factor that made it worse, that we don’t have in AZ. We drank all kinds of water, had neck fans and wet towels and still had a hard time getting relief from the heat. My poor little nephew who is almost 5 got dehydrated and threw up as soon as we got off of Pirates. It’s hard to make the younger kids drink when they don’t want it. We did ride small world and pirates quite a few times and our 1 haunted mansion ride to get relief from the heat. In DCA we saw Philharmagic, turtle talk with crush and waited in line to see Elsa. We also rode Soarin and Little Mermaid a few times. When we booked our trip in June we thought we would be getting regular CA weather 75-80, gosh I would have even taken 85-90, but wow this past week was definitely a scorcher. So ya while a native Arizonian like me knows heat, we don’t choose to sit in it all day, so CA park days over 95 definitely are pretty miserable.

[@Southerninlaw]

DCA is the woorrrrssst on a hot day! I am usually a rope drop to close person, but our September trip in 2019 was the only time I willingly took breaks because the heat was KILLING us!

[@davidculver5446]

Well done know the terrain.

[@randallrowberry1205]

They need MISTERS in every queue-- not at the tail end of just the Radiator Springs Queue! They can definitely afford to upgrade the queues for the guests' comfort.

[@geofferypmeyers]

They really do. There’s no excuse to not have misters and fans everywhere they can just go improve the guest experience. I went to Universal Florida a couple years ago, and they had so much more design with the guests’ comfort in mind it actually made me angry that Disney had so little. I went to EPCOT in July the same year and it felt like Disney didn’t care if we literally lived or died in that concrete park. Disneyland doesn’t get as extreme weather as Florida does, but company-wide they need to do something about it. But they won’t until it starts hurting their bottom line 🫤

[@TonjaWade]

You were brave! That heat was no joke! We were at Downtown Disney last Saturday!! 🥵🥵

[@AnalogLanguage]

Planned my girlfriend's birthday months ahead and sure enough HEAT WAVE! On the bright side we got on 14+ rides with almost no lightning lane. This day was for the brave only lol!

[@jlizelle]

I arrive Sunday for 3 days and so happy the weather will be more tolerable for this Canadian lol

[@RandallPetersen]

I was there too. It was very hot, but the liines were short. Most rides were a walk-on or just a short wait. Park hopping to Disneyland and had the same experience. Good thing was that it was a dry heat. Been to WDW when the temperature felt like 99 and it was terrible, hot and sticky. There are more places with a/c to cool down than David mentioned. I originally had reservations for Monday, but then both Saturday and Sunday became available once the weather report came out. Went specifically to see World of Color One and it was great. Honestly, the best day ever in quite awhile. It was well worth enduring the heat. Thanks for the report David.

[@peachypink77]

When its real hot like this I prefer Disneyland coz the trees helps… 😊 thank you David!

[@jaimeo2650]

We were there Thursday thru Saturday but we’re from Texas so use to the heat but was looking forward to enjoying SoCal weather. Rode Radiator Springs Racer 5 times with less than 20 minute wait times Thursday! Was insane.

[@peterharris8471]

Yuck. I start melting at 75. Thanks for your dedication, Fresh Baked!

[@MRSMI13Y90]

Ur brave being out there in the heat

[@gonzo3201]

Thank you for bearing the heat for us!

[@CruisinBen]

One of the reasons I avoid CA Adventure it's because there's so much concrete that it makes it unbearably hot

[@caseypenk]

isn’t disneyland park also full of concrete?

[@amybello2732]

There are so many more trees and generally more options for shade in Disneyland

[@jillleonard3212]

@@CruisinBen I feel the river in Disneyland helps things cool down as well.

[@kalaoahaole]

6 Flags Magic Mountain is death on a day like this thought. Zero water features!

[@MelissaAndAlex]

I find it way easier to cool off in dca.

[@disneyparksloveraz]

FYI David, there is actually a/c in that room for Midway Mania. They fixed that several years ago,and I've stood under the vents in there several times with cold air pouring out. When that room gets completely full, it still sometimes gets a little stuffy in there, but it definitely has a/c. 😊

[@davidculver5446]

Agreed the stores want you to stay they have the best air

[@steveadkins9456]

We were there for my wife to run the half marathon. We were in the parks Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday….we welcomed 30 min waits in the ac! The parks were pretty quiet

[@davidculver5446]

The strongest air conditioning vent is found on main St where they sell clothing. If you go 17:43 to the register at the back look up you will see an older style vent. Stand under that and you will be engulfed with cold air. The staff knows

[@purplepuddlenut]

I was in DLR Thurs and Fri when it was 109ish. NGL, I loved it. I heat itself sucked a lot but every ride was a walk on. I got so much done. Also, people who gate keep heat and cold just lack a personality. 80+ is hot, no matter what.

[@BriannaBowles-e4s]

We were there the entire heat wave and it was brutal! We had to leave the park by noon and come back for the evening. You’re brave to arrive at 12:30! I can vouch for the low crowds. The short lines were a nice positive aspect of the heat.

[@gabrieldally6044]

For non SoCal locals: the ground temp is much warmer than the reported temperature. In my 9 years in SoCal, this is the worst heat I've seen. I go to Cal State Northridge, the reported temp was a high of 113, but it was actually 121 degrees

[@usmccastro94]

I have one of those temp guns and it was 100 degrees yesterday and the ground was reading 125 and the asphalt read 145

[@gabrieldally6044]

@@usmccastro94 damn!

[@caseypenk]

@@usmccastro94that is wild!!

[@davidculver5446]

We live in a desert

[@pinball541]

​@@gabrieldally6044- I live in Phoenix, I know what you mean!

[@robertdarby7197]

I was last there 9 years ago for the 60th! Hot, Packed and 3 hours in the que of Radiator Springs. I walked every inch of that que for Stand BY! Went in every building!

[@janinetere7630]

California always has heat waves some worse than others, been here 55years. If I went to Disneyland I would take an umbrella, Evian water facial spray cold from the fridge, a mini fan, and ice water and pace my day and have a great time. Thanks for the video.

[@jeanh9321]

Only people there are out-of-towners who planned their visit months ago. I’ve been there when it’s so hot, I just go back to my hotel, take a nap in air conditioning and wait for the sun to go down.

[@sydneywillard9243]

I was there the 9th, 10th, and 11th The difference between crowds on the 9th and 11th were insane! The heat really did make the parks less crowded and less energetic. The 11th had way more crowds, and higher energy, very strange to see just a couple days apart.

[@PhoenixVic21]

19:54 hearing Larry the Cable Guy speaking Spanish is a strange experience of "is this a joke" but knowing just enough Spanish to know it is the actual safety speech and impressed Larry stays in character while speaking actual Spanish

[@fuzzypuppett]

I went to Disneyland with a friend last Wed and Thurs. The heat got to my friend -so grateful they have a nice first aid facility there for her to rest and cool down. I was surprised it was as busy as it was- considering the heat.

[@mariangarcia706]

I was there last week on 9/4, 9/5, and 9/6, and it was over 104°. I was delirious, which really ruined the fun. Oh, David, we tried out one of your Food Ordering App Hacks. We scheduled the original mobile time provided and was able to re-schedule the time then we got our food order instantly instead of waiting forever!!! Thank you so Much!!!

[@xCyber21]

Was at DCA on the 8th. We took our time around the park because it was not crowded. We would gladly go again during a heatwave because of the short lines at the concessions/attractions.

[@justsomeobservations44]

I can’t believe you went on Incredicoaster in 100 degree heat! As you would say: SICKO !! I couldn’t stand being outdoors for 5 minutes that weekend I’m actually surprised THAT many people showed up. And I thought Grizzly River would be like 70+ min if I absolutely had to be there that day I would’ve ridden it over and over and over.

[@more2me100]

I live an hour and a half away from Disneyland and the highest temperature got to 120!! I have been since the heat wave started but hopefully I make it this Sunday!

[@AStageForTheKingdom]

High time for Disney make the parks more weather-resistant. Make the ride queues more sheltered from rain, sun, heat, cold, etc by moving many of them indoors or underground, and add heaters, AC, fans, misters, etc. Rise Of The Resistance and Indiana Jones are great examples of what they need to do more of.

[@justintimeforeverything]

I love how every ride at Disneyland had a shorter queue than normal except Roger rabbit - still 60 mins!

[@sallyhansen8389]

Whew! HOY! Thanks for your report Fresh Baked. 💕

[@Riverscenemagazine]

104 degrees is our low at night here in Lake Havasu, AZ. So for us, that’s a nice day at Disney when we visit. 🎉

[@sierramist3249]

I ran the half marathon sunday morning, it was hot, and we got to go backstage so I saw the trolley storing area backstage, and I saw the monorail and train storing area backstage at disneyland, it was so cool and I thought if you wanted to sign up for a run at disneyland you can walk it and see the backstage stuff :)

[@jackietorres2803]

Congratulations on your race and braving the heat u ran sat and sun and it was too stinking hot 🥵

[@sierramist3249]

@@jackietorres2803 thank you! I didn’t think it would be that bad but after the sun came up you could feel the difference for sure

[@EricFriesen-wdw]

Thanks for the video & your dedication. We were only there b/c it was a short Weeknd race trip and we had a few hours before our flight. We saw you reporting in San Fransokyo and then we were 10 people ahead of you in Little Mermaid when the ride shut down. We got a free pass--got one for Rise too when it broke down as well. Left the parks b/c it was so hot with 2 multi passes. My Garmin watch read 108 degrees. Keep it up--much appreciated!

[@ButINowant2Binfluencer]

Love the inclusive all around the park videos! 👍

[@jonathanascencio224]

I was there Wednesday-Friday… 104 peak! Rope Drop - 1pm then hotel for nap/recovery then back in around 5/6pm - Close

[@deedeegurl]

We had reservations for Sunday but rescheduled it because the heat scared us 😂😭 you’re a brave soul Dave 🎉😅

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

They need more water features and shade in order to offset all of that cement and concrete! 😂

[@davidculver5446]

Good thing there is still a sub ride and rivers of America. They absorb the heat.

[@CaliforniaDreamin.]

@@davidculver5446 DCA needs more though. The Coco water ride will help as will Avatar.

[@gr33ngirlsea]

Yes! I've heard Universal has line misters.

[@Neon_Medusa]

Fresh baked David next to fresh baked bread is underrated

[@cassiealyson]

i’m so glad i found your channel! love your videos, thank you for all of your hard work🥳🙌🏼

[@tkelly5422]

David, despite my strong disagreements with some opinions you hold about the Disney company and Disneyland practices, you provide the best information, news and discourse about Disneyland around. And you do it even in the face of terrible conditions. I'm not sure I would go to DCA when its 110 degrees, but you went just to gather news. Its your job, but that's giving that little extra. And that's why I still watch your channel.

[@scarletowl8337]

I enjoyed the Raider’s Belloq reference 🔥☀️

[@MoneyMace]

I went yesterday and it was so dead we had a blast. Yea it was hot but we survived.

[@johnwebb8395]

Congratulations Adam! You’re a better Man than Me. You did good!

[@kalaoahaole]

Holy, empty tractors!!! INCREDIBLE!

[@jeneagriffin225]

I cancelled my Thursday 9/5 reservation. I got heatstroke a few years back while I was in the park at 108 degrees. So never again for me! You are brave!

[@womanofacertainage5892]

David -- Oh my gosh! I grew up in HTB and my parents STILL LIVE THERE! They live near Bushard & Garfield! I go see them 1-2 times a year, and it's great to only be 30 minutes or so from Dland's front door.

[@FromTrash2Treasure]

That’s hot! I live in Phoenix and personally my limit to being outside with my kids is 96 degrees.. I can’t imagine a day at Disney with temps above 100.

[@rogerricalde2567]

At 105 degrees I was done cooking in the park . As soon I got off I headed for home. I can't believe these guests come as such intense HEAT

[@jillleonard3212]

Cars Land is one area with only asphalt and hard surfaces. The kids need something to cool them off, especially since the rides always break down and tempers start to rise. For example, where is the fire engine character that could be used to spray water? Years ago, when they had Bugs Life, there was a water feature for kids to cool off.

[@steveburns6503]

Dave is a champ but I am glad u that u actually looked hot! Was supposed to go to tiki day but that heat was tooo much!

[@Larryandhisbelts]

People in California don't know about heat until they live in Central Valley heat. That being said, Disneyland heat is BAD as well. We were there in the low 90s and it was ROUGH. Stay hydrated!

[@davidculver5446]

Disneyland with berms sits in a bowl. The heat will not desipate until 7pm on

[@InternetJury]

Mojave Desert enters the chat... lol.

[@travisadamson9428]

I have been to Disneyland on days that have been in the mid to high 90's and it was miserable. I prefer the mid 60's for a truly magical day.

[@Chan.711]

I was there fri,sat,sun,our last trip, for a long while, letting the ap expire. The wait times were like a rainy day but better, 15-25 min, even cars was only 30 min at 3pm, that's wild! 70, it was like 40% lol. Didn't even need genie, and I'm a no wait kinda guy. But that heat was evil, neck fans and ac buildings. Flos has some of the best ac in the park.

[@victorjuarez1876]

We went to Disneyland in Monday 9th (103°) and on Tuesday to Oogie boogie bash..., lines so short like Peter Pan 15 mins, Space Mountain around 10-20 all day, Radiator 25, and many others were walk ons, we barely used our lightning lanes 😅 ... Heat was intense, but it was worth it... Greetings from Mexico!

[@dznyluver_Melynda]

First off you deserve a standing ovation 👏🏻 for even going in that heat lol. Secondly I have lived where it gets in the 100s all summer but many of us were not walking around a fun park in it lol so even though Anaheim isn’t necessarily as hot temperature wise (usually) it’s still hot when you’re out in it all day!

[@MoonFairy929]

Animation academy is my absolute resort favorite and it is often often quite full these days. Have had to wait an extra half hour a few times! Can’t show up last min anymore.

[@bradleychristensen3795]

Came down from Salt Lake Friday - Sunday with my 1 year old and 2 year old. It was hotter there than Vegas or Utah haha. We took advantage of early mornings and late nights to avoid the hottest parts of the day. The only silver lining was how slow the parks were. Haven’t seen it that slow since pre covid but man was it brutal.

[@marimarsilva4629]

I went early at 9 am it was 102 most of the day and by 5pm parks looked empty but by then I was also tired af !

[@PhoenixVic21]

3:44 I grew up in that area! I grew up going to Disneyland and DCA. I now live in 100+ summers area. To my memory, 90s 57:50 104 🥵 is HOT for CA. Plus no shad at DCA! Sure there are hotter areas in the US, but add humidity! That is hot! 🥵 Be sure to stay hydrated Dave! 💦 and sunscreen! 48:07 doing the right thing and avoiding that sugar!

[@aidenayers2486]

Hi David I hope the you had a good time with Justin and Chris. Don't be too scared next year.

[@MelissaAndAlex]

My wife did run Disney half marathon. The parks should have been packed. The heat was insane

[@talem84]

yeah just did 3 days in the parks, tuesday to thursday. heat almost killed me. Plus alot of stuff being shuttered at Cali adventure due to the heat.

[@itscourtney93]

My husband and I went yesterday at rope drop, the least busy I've seen in a long time and left at around 1pm and it got to 101! Ended up getting heat exhaustion when we got home even though we used portable fans and stayed hydrated... :( Please keep cool and stay hydrated in this heatwave everyone!!

[@davidculver5446]

Cooling you neck with a small water soaked towel every 30 minutes does wonders. The small fan isn't strong enough water to your will support your heart. You need to go anywhere in so ca check the weather. Water, light cotton clothing, brim hat, 5 bottles of water. If you have a medical condition stay home...if you have toddlers stay home.

[@vickiwittmeyer4438]

Thanks For Showing The Times At The Other Disney!!!! That Was Great To Know!!!!!😊😊😊😊😊

[@swimdoc4777]

I was there Thursday and Disneyland line rides were so short! Was able to hit everything except Rise with no more than a 45 min wait. Just the walk from the hotel to the park at 9 AM I was drenched in sweat!

[@WindowtotheMagic]

The rides were short? That’s odd. Normally the lines get shorter but the rides stay the same. Must be an extreme heat situation.

[@ainsleyperry5192]

FreshBaked. David, by the end of the "Tour" you looked very freshbaked. I was reminded of the old song, "Only mad dog's, Englishmen and David go out in the mid day sun." Just as well you were'nt in ToonTown when it gets hot you can cook kids back there. Maybe a taste of summers at Disneyland in 50 years time. Cheers, Chris Perry.

[@Cymorill8]

I rescheduled my park day from the 10th to the 17th because of the heat! I live about 2 hours north on the coast, and even out temps were in the high 90s even with a slight ocean wind. Way too hot!

[@jeffhale2982]

I live in the Phoenix area where it regularly hits 110-115 F in the summer and it barely gets below 90 F at night, but the last thing we want to do is walk around outside all day in the summer. Without AC we'd all be dead. I don't think I could have done what David just did on Sunday.

[@JA-fi5vj]

We just went back to our hotel around 3. My party was melting so I’ll rest my feet too. I followed a lot of tricks and we got plenty in before it hit 100. Got a red card for mania, Radiator was super easy to get through quickly multiple times, still tons of fun without hitting any A/C rides. ❤

[@rebeccaheuer3255]

There's always 1 week in September in Socal where it's just wicked hot. At least it's only 1 week or even just a few days. Unlike Vegas at over 100 days over 100 or Phoenix at 125 days over 100. I barely survived in 2021 Oggie Boogie. Heat stroke is REAL and Dangerous! Sip water, use your $30 Mickey Cooling towel and get Indoors as much as possible.

[@flyingmolamola]

Lol, when you said it was 5:49, that was actually the time 😂

[@twc3546]

I’m from Phoenix This weather sounds pleasant

[@askywalker13]

I am going to Disneyland next Monday and was hoping the heat would keep some people away and now the weather is projecting that as the first cool day after the heatwave.

[@Luna_Rios]

After 5 days straight of this weather it actually felt bearable today. Very little humidity if any.

[@toshibavoodoo]

FRESHBAKED is DISNEYLAND! 104 degrees is brutal. I was their at 110 degrees, about 3 years ago. UMBRELLA helps more than you think. It is now part of EDC when it is HOT.

[@davidculver5446]

Make your own shade...golf umbrella gives the best effect.

[@toshibavoodoo]

@@davidculver5446 YES! I have one of those, but yea they are VERY Big in crowds. You have to hold it up high... You make friends quick though, as you got some of that valuable shade.

[@lindamemo5224]

Heat wave was insane and that run Disney thing. Adam and Tim tracker did it Sunday was shocked they didn’t cancel it due to heat

[@WindowtotheMagic]

It wasn’t too bad at 5am when they started the race.

[@rexnewcombe8337]

October 6 years ago my sister and I were there and it was 102, the next day was 103 and we were miserable. I'm sure it all has to do with global warming and all the new buildings etc. David be safe .

[@ktaxtell]

I was there on the 5th. It was 104. We were there from 7-11 then back at the hotel and back in the park from 5-close. It was dead all day. even with the shortened day we still accomplished so much and without LL

[@davidculver5446]

Once again if it is low to no attendance you are seeing the effects of the annual pass count per day. If you purchased tickets you are there. Southern California is a desert environment.

[@oliverlam3379]

A few months ago I went to Six Flags Magic Mountain on a 118 degree day. That was one of the best theme park trips I've ever done, I remember riding rides 10 times in a row without getting back in line!!! (They just let me stay in my seat)

[@jsbh2006]

It’s weird to think that here in North Central Oregon, we hit 100+ degrees more than you guys do.

[@JasonGillard-design]

They should add a giant ANT MAN helmet - like in the Deadpool 3 movie- to break up some of the monotony of Avengers' Campus. Give it a more 'super' feel!