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So it is with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to our long-running forums. They came online in 2000 and brought together so many wonderful Disney fans. We had friendships form, careers launch, couples marry, children born ... all because of this amazing community.
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There are other changes as well.
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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To a new day, we go on.
It's time to move on and move forward.
PassPorter is a small business, and for many years it supported our family. But the world changed, print books took a backseat to the Internet, and for a long time now it has been unable to make ends meet. We've had to find new ways to support our family, which means new careers and less and less time available to devote to our first baby, PassPorter.
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So how do you protect yourself from the Florida sun? I've tried everything but I burn terribly, nearly ruining my DD's first Disney vacation in 95. It's a struggle no matter where I go, which is why we normally do Disney in Nov-Dec. But this is my first August at Disney. Besides running and hiding in the shade, wearing an unsually wide brimmed hat, even once (95) hiding under an umbrella per ER orders (or go home/stay in) What else can a poor auburn-haired, pale-complexioned woman who loves WDW and burns at the drop of a hat, do?
I suggest the water babies too since it is SPF50. I would reapply every hour too. Keep in mind that you will be inside a lot of the time also so you should be OK with a hat and sunglasses with the sunscreen. I would suggest capris or something that covers the main burn areas of your body.
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2010-Caribbean Beach Resort, 2011- First Disney Cruise (Oct), May 2012-First stay at DVC Vero Beach resort. May 2013 POP & Fantasy Cruise, Oct 2015 Saratoga Springs
I'd say use 50spf and reapply frequently! In August, long sleeves and pants aren't an option, so it's gonna have to be good sunscreen or an umbrella....can't think of anything else that would protect you.
Linda, I have blonde hair and blue eyes with pale white skin and I use
Bull Frog sun screen lotion. However I also still wear a hat, clothes with
short sleeves, capris and visit many attractions early in the morning or late
in the afternoon to evening. Yes even living in Texas I tend to over dress
for the hot sun.
Other than that, I would think going from Nov. to March would be perfect.
I've got similar sun issues - and I swear by Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer 55 block. It is pretty expensive - but it WORKS!!
I spent a week in St. Thomas - even worse than the Florida sun - and my boss complained - what did you do, stay inside all week? Seriously - I had NO burn at all, and I spent the entire time outdoors, and most of two days in a sailboat on the ocean!
Be sure to lather it on quite thickly - you should use at least 1 ounce for each application - and reapply as needed.
In addition - I often wear a loose white cotton long sleeved cover up to forestall any burning.
Be sure to also wear good quality UVA/UVB sunglasses - my girls laugh at my, since they go over my regular glasses - but healthwise, it's really important.
Be sure to lather it on quite thickly - you should use at least 1 ounce for each application - and reapply as needed.
I agree that most people do not apply it in adequate amounts. You may want to measure it (kids medicine cup) until you get used to how much to use, if you think that would help you...
I've got similar sun issues - and I swear by Neutrogena's Ultra Sheer 55 block. It is pretty expensive - but it WORKS!!
DBF is blond, and fair skinned, very fair-ok pale is better, and the Neutrogena's works for him. Also be aware that white shirts, etc have less dye (obviously) and that means you can burn through the cloth. The nurse for the GS trip did lots of research on sunburns and found this information for us. I think the parasol idea works great!
I suggest the water babies too since it is SPF50. I would reapply every hour too. Keep in mind that you will be inside a lot of the time also so you should be OK with a hat and sunglasses with the sunscreen. I would suggest capris or something that covers the main burn areas of your body.
That is what I do also. Wear the highest spf you can find. Include getting sunscreen made for your face and one for your lips. I reapply every hour or two. And I wear capries and light colored shirts. I burn very easily if I dont do these things.
Try aveeno they have a sunblock that is great. And like the others have said make sure you put alot on.. also if you go to bath and body works they have after sun lotion too which really helps.
Wal-mart has spf 75 and higher this year. I've always heard from the dermatologist that anything above 35 wasn't really doing anything, but then I never liked that dr anyway.
Neutrogena sunscreens are some of the best so I'd recommend them along with a couple of other folks. I'd also try looking into SPF rated clothing. I think the line Royal Robbins carries some, Lands End does in some of their kids offerings (not sure about adults). If you have a local REI or other outfitters store, I'd start there. Good luck!
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It's a struggle no matter where I go, which is why we normally do Disney in Nov-Dec. 
But this is my first August at Disney. Besides running and hiding in the shade, wearing an unsually wide brimmed hat, even once (95) hiding under an umbrella
per ER orders (or go home/stay in) What else can a poor auburn-haired, pale-complexioned woman who loves WDW and burns at the drop of a hat, do?
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DBF is blond, and fair skinned, very fair-ok pale is better, and the Neutrogena's works for him. Also be aware that white shirts, etc have less dye (obviously) and that means you can burn through the cloth. The nurse for the GS trip did lots of research on sunburns and found this information for us. I think the parasol idea works great!
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