Why We Ditched the Park Fans (and Started ShadeReady)
The Wall
If you've ever stood in the middle of Fantasyland at 2:00 PM in July, you know the pain is real. The asphalt is radiating heat, the humidity is at 90%, and your family is reaching the breaking point.
In 2024, the Disney area alone saw over 400 heat-related emergency calls.
We're Orlando locals and annual pass holders. We live here, play here, and we've seen so many families make the same mistake: not truly preparing for the heat and having their experience sideswiped.
The "Theme Park Tax" is Real
We watched families spend $30 on a single "mister fan" that felt like a toy, or $25 on a cooling towel that stayed cold for exactly ten minutes. We call it the Theme Park Tax - paying a premium price for low-quality gear just because you're trapped inside the gates.
We knew there was a better way. We started ShadeReady to give tourists access to the same high-performance gear that locals use to survive the Florida sun, without the "emergency" markup.
Our Vetting Process
We spent weeks "stress-testing" gear at every major Orlando park. Here's some of the results.
Skip the Kiosk
FuelRod Portable Charger (The Rejected Choice)
- The Kiosk Gamble: Machines can be "Out of Service" exactly when you hit 2% battery.
- The "Partial" Charge: A single rod barely provides a 50-70% charge for modern smartphones.
- The Time Tax: You spend 20+ minutes of your vacation hunting for swap stations instead of riding attractions.
Anker Zolo 10K Power Bank (The ShadeReady Standard)
- The All-Day Tank: A massive 10,000mAh capacity provides 2.5+ full charges - 3x the power of a park battery.
- Fast & Integrated: Features a built-in high-speed cable so you aren't digging through your bag for cords.
- Powers the Whole Kit: Enough "juice" to charge your phone and other electronics at the same time.
Stroller Fans
The Munchkin Stroller Fan
- Battery died by 1:00 PM
- Weak airflow in high humidity
- Not designed for 100°F+ Orlando heat
The Coohea Stroller Fan
- 4,000mAh Battery: Lasts through the fireworks.
- High-Velocity Air: Actually moves air in Florida humidity.
- Safety-First Mesh: Keeps curious toddler fingers safe.
The ShadeReady Promise
When you rent a kit from us, you're getting a curated survival kit from people who know exactly what a 100-degree day feels like.
No "Bulk" Gimmicks
We only provide gear that fits in a standard stroller or park locker.
Real Battery Life
Our electronics all feature a 4000mah battery to power you through the day.
Local Delivery
We live close to the parks and deliver directly to your accommodation so you can start your vacation "ShadeReady."
Don't Just Survive the Parks. Enjoy Them.
You've spent thousands of dollars on this vacation. Don't let a heat-induced meltdown at 3:00 PM ruin the memories. Let the locals handle the cooling, so you can focus on the magic.