So-so, But Cool

Each Park has them. Attractions that aren't thrill rides or may not be your sort of thing at all. You will end up going on them any way, because they get you out of the weather and most likely sitting down. There will be some entertainment and it won't be a total loss. All the same the main reason for the attraction is a well deserved break...and perhaps the urging of a toddler girl if you have one.

The Hall of Presidents. This is the definite go to ride in the Magic Kingdom when you want to sit down and rest. It does have some entertainment and educational value, but I'd never list it as an absolute must-see. However, it's indoors, cool and usually not very crowded. Some people also use the Haunted Mansion for this purpose, but that ride has such a following it can't be labeled as one of the so-so ones.

The Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Playhouse Disney Live. These are two that you might go to at the urge of a toddler. Although, Playhouse Disney Live requires that you sit on the floor. Both make a nice hide-away from the heat. The Voyage of the Little Mermaid gives you a tiny taste of the Nemo the Musical puppetry style, but it always disappoints me in that it's lip-synced to lines taken from the movie rather than being a real performance. Little kids love these though.

Spaceship Earth, Living With the Land, any 360 movie in the World Showcase. Spaceship Earth is usually a must-see due to it being inside the giant geosphere in Epcot. However, the ride inside really isn't worth waiting in a huge long line for and it's best avoided until later in the day. People tend to gravitate towards it immediately since it's at the entrance. The other attractions are interesting the first time around, but mostly they offer a break from the sun and walking. For the 360 movies, however, you will have to stand. But there are railings to lean on.

As for Animal Kingdom, the truth is, this one is the grueling to go through on a hot day. There are few attractions to break up being in the hot sun and the water fountains and rest spots just aren't as frequent as in the other Parks. However, it has improved a bit over the first time I went and Animal Kingdom is still a park in progress that is being refined and added to.

One of the best tips for going to the Parks and surviving is knowing when to take a break, get out of the sun and just relax rather than going all day full tilt. It will improve your mood and relieve your muscles immensely.