Disney in August- HOT ??

[kiingor]

Hi,

In-laws coming and booked a week at SSR 1st week of august. I've been there usually dec, and spring. Everyone is warning me that it's gonna be really hot. Just exactly how hot is it and is it humid? Friends are telling me that i'm crazy-it'll be 100 degrees. So I worry, i'm not a big fan of HEAT:scared:

[Pennyguy23]

Hi,

In-laws coming and booked a week at SSR 1st week of august. I've been there usually dec, and spring. Everyone is warning me that it's gonna be really hot. Just exactly how hot is it and is it humid? Friends are telling me that i'm crazy-it'll be 100 degrees. So I worry, i'm not a big fan of HEAT:scared:

If your not a big heat fan then I wouldn't want to be in disney in august. ITS HOOOOOT and Very sticky. We were there in august for our honeymoon a couple of years ago. And WOW was it warm.

[kikiq]

Yes, it's HOT and HUMID..your friends are right.

Because of work commitments, we're only able at this time to go in August.
Last year it was over 100 several days and there is a way to hit the parks and have it be enjoyable and bearable. We hit the parks early and left when the "crazy" people were pushing/pulling their children into the parks around 12ish, and headed back to our resort. My DH camped out under his favorite tree to read and I hit the pool. We had early ADRs and as people were leaving the parks to eat we were headed back in to enjoy concerts, rides and shows. We must be crazy because we're going back this summer, same time WITH 8 more people...there you go, heat and more family<G>

[WALTSAGOD]

hotter than HOT!

[emma'smom]

Even hotter than that!!

We went last August on a quick trip to use up some free airline tickets we had. I've never felt hot like that (and I did grow up in inner-city Baltimore...so not a cool place). You started sweating the minute you opened your door and didn't stop until you landed in the pool (which felt like bath water....but still a welcomed relief). Take misters, go to the parks very early (although it will still be hot then...but not as bad as it will be later), and pick attractions that are indoors and air conditioned!

[bobbiwoz]

We've had 2 "end of August" WDW vacations. The first wasn't bad so we tried another, and that one, well, it was HOT! We decided not to go again at the end of August.
Bobbi:goodvibes

[Lynne M]

I was there in mid-June a few years back, and it was intolerable. 100's, and humidity in the high 90's. I've been there in September and hit the same conditions. I can't imagine how bad it must be in August.

I didn't know what 'hot' really meant until we had to leave Typhoon Lagoon on that June trip because it was too hot to lay on the lounge chairs. Even though we had towels on them, the metal was very uncomfortably hot.

[Tiggerlover48]

We went the last week of Sept. and I thought I would die. Then like an idiot we went last week of Aug. for free dining. It was unbelievable - the heat was too much. My DS7 was miserable and it made me even more!!! Never again!!! We did have spray bottles, but that only helped a little. Try to go early and then go to the pool or someplace to try and cool off.

[Robo-Daddy 3000]

We went last August and it sure was hot and humid with temps in the upper 80's and low 90's. Someone once described the humidity in Florida in August as being "poisonous". Well, it won't kill ya but it sure is deadly hot in August. All that being said, we are going back again this August. We live in Upstate NY now, but after living in Las Vegas for 6 years a little heat is not going to stop us from going on vacation! :cool1:

[JLitfin]

We have a trip plan for the first week of August this year and it's going to be a water park/pool week, we're not even going to try to go to the theme parks because of the heat. Hopefully we'll be able to handle the water parks in the heat.

[riggins]

We went last August and are going again this year in August. Yes, its HOT, but like others have said its manageable by heading out early and avoiding the parks in the heat of the mid-day. I just expect that I'm going to be hot and sweaty all day! I think a lot of it also depends on where you are from and your tolerance for heat and humidity. We're from NC and when we were in FL last August, it was cooler there than it was at home. So, I just pull up my hair, put on a tank top, and go enjoy.

Best Wishes
Leslie

[Noreendisfour]

Like everyone has said, it's hot. But what bothered me was the lightening. They cancelled Fantasmic one night (that I know of) due to lightening and closed the pool 3 times during the afternoon due to lightening. One of the lifeguards told us Disney does a very good job of monitoring lightening and when it comes within "x" amount of miles, they shut down the pools. Safety First!

Given all that, we're going again this August. :rotfl2: Kids are in high school, missing school isn't an option anymore. So we just slow down a bit, drink more water -doubling the cost of the trip- and just enjoy. I'd rather be hot in disney than hot at home.

[Mickey'sApprentice]

hotter than HOT!

Problem??? 90+ degrees and 100% humidity, that's normal for August.

My question is how do you guys put up with 10 below and 2 feet of snow on the ground? DH has promised me that we will never move north of Tennessee.

Seriously, do be very careful in August. It is not uncommon to hear of h.s. football players or band members who got too hot in the Summer sun, had heat strokes, and died.

Drink plenty of liquids, don't over exert yourself, go inside during the hottest part of the day, and most importantly, if you suddenly feel cool or comfortable AND shouldn't be, i.e. you're still out in the sun, seek immediate medical attention. Also make sure to protect yourself from the sun with hats and sunscreen.

Be sensible, take precautions, and keep realistic expectations and you will be fine.

[dianeschlicht]

We have done end of August twice at WDW, and it was too hot to enjoy anything! And when it wasn't hot, it was raining!!!

We also vowed never to do August again.

[kabergen65]

As everyone already said, it's hot! Unfortunately, due to our school schedule I can only get to disney in the summer. We have been down late June (happened to be very hot then) and August, again very hot. We still had a blast, hit the parks early, spent the afternoon at the pool and stayed out later in the evenings. You learn to work around it unless you feel the need to cram everything into a week and go non-stop. Make sure you hit the waterparks!

[jade1]

I saw a dog chasing a cat and they were both walking. :rolleyes1 We like it though, have to admit we usually walk through the stores on main instead of on main-if that tells you anything.

[DisDaydreamer]

Pope- Catholic ??

[kiingor]

Pope- Catholic ??

who's the pope ???:rolleyes1

[emma'smom]

My question is how do you guys put up with 10 below and 2 feet of snow on the ground? DH has promised me that we will never move north of Tennessee.


We go to Disney!!

Yes, we're the family wandering through the Orlando airport carrying down parkas because we needed them to walk from long-term parking to the terminal in Cleveland (and this year, we made it out on the last plane before they shut the airport down for three days--We were de-iced three times...but we made it to Mickey!)

[TenThousandVolts]

Our next trip is planned for Aug '09. I am so worried about the heat- I have only done summer at wdw once- it was mid-June. The crowds were large and the heat - well- it was VERY intense. The crowds + the heat brought out the worst in some of the guests. I swore I would never go in the summer again. Never say never- right. When my kids were young, my opinion was that I would take them out of school 1 week- every other year for Disney. Well- here is reality- now that we have hit middle school- it is just too hard for my kids.

Now I am planning a nice long 10-12 night trip at the end of next Aug. We are definately doing morining and evenings in the parks- but no afternoons. We are going to take it slow and hope for the best. Any other tips on dealing with summer at WDW greatly appreciaited.

[BWV Dreamin]

Unless you are only going to water parks or a water front resort (ala: Vero Beach) than I would BANK YOUR POINTS!:goodvibes

[lizondro7]

Hi

I've traveled to Disney 2 times in late August. It is very hot and humid. Try to to go the parks early in the morning....head to the resort and enjoy the pool mid day and head again to the parks in the evening....it is manageable if you plan your days well. The pools are great and refreshing in August!

Enjoy!

[JerJan]

AUGUST + DISNEY = LOVE :love:

Bring it on baby!!!! I LOVE it hot.... I look forward to my summer trips to Disney.....but I'm a native that's been sentenced to due time in Ohio. :laughing:

[kiingor]

OK.... I just cancelled my aug. trip. After hearing all the confirmation about the heatwave, i can honestly say, i wussed out. Im afraid my 2 year old my not be able to handle it. Gonna change it to December and i guess i will take the inlaws to niagara falls or something.
Thanks for all your input.

[bub]

Yeah, of course it's hot, but you can still have a great vacation. We've taken most of our WDW trips in August over the past 10 years or so. We do most of our touring in the early morning and evening, spending the middle of the day at the pool or resting in our room or catching a movie at DTD. The often-daily thunderstorms add some fun as well.

We carry water bottles (frozen overnight) and sometimes bring a mister. At most parks, there are air-conditioned attractions where you can easily cool off. Animal Kingdom is the one park where it seems very warm, but the theaters are now enclosed there, so that should help.

There are worse things than Disney in August!:lmao:

[eliza61]

We're one of the few nutcases that loves Disney in August (well the last week any way)
1) parks are open very late. This means we go to a park in the early morning & then cool off at the pool or water park during the heat of the day.

2) less crowds than June or July. Since I have h.s. students I don't pull them out of school for a vacation.

We went last November for Jersey week and it was freezing!! We hated it because it was too cold to swim and we had to wear jackets, then it was doubly cold in the restuarants.
We're sticking with the heat.

[SammieG]

we always go in August.. yes its hot..
and i dont love the hot weather.. but we have a great time!

Everything is so well airconditioned.. its fine..

[Mtnman44]

It is quite the experience, Orlando in the summer, if you are not used to it. You have summer vacation crowds combined with very humid, hot air. It is very easy to get tired and weak and overheated.

However, it can be done and you can have a good time, but it takes a little more effort. I'll add my suggestions, along with the others, as to how you can still enjoy yourself.

1) Planning! As already suggested, planning some kind of "rest" time during the hotest hours of the day makes a huge difference. Go back to the resort pool, have a long lunch, something indoors, whatever. Do Parks early morning and evenings. Get fastpasses in the morning for when you come back that night.

2) Water, Water, Water. You cannot wait until you are thirsty, that is too late. You have to be drinking water constantly. I would bring enough for AT LEAST one bottle per hour per person. If you stay fully hydraded, it's amazing how much better you feel throughout the day.

3) clothing. Wear light, breathable, loose-fitting clothes. It helps if they dry quickly, like swimwear. This also allows you to get wet on strategically timed rides throught the day which can help a lot.

4) Hats, sunglasses, and sunscreen. This is self explanitory.

[DVC Mary]

* Frozen handtowels & washcloths w/ ice cubes in the bag to keep them cool--most refreshing thing. (Reapply sunscreen afterwards)

Camelbaks are wonderful way to carry water.

We had 2 misters for a family of 4 & 2 personal fans--to minimize fighting.

Plan to hit some of the inside attractions regularly to get in the a/c & a break from the sun.

Late breakfast/early lunch at a buffet to get a break from the sun. Our rule was everyone had to drink a glass of water before they could have any other drinks or food.

I've done August twice & now go in June. It's not as humid.

Make it work for you w/ preparation & vigilance w/ water. Have fun!

[MBELSANTI]

I usually take my vacations in August due to my son being in school. It is very very hot. Like others have said before me, drink plenty of water, take afternoon breaks by scheduling a TS sit down meal indoors or take a noontime break at the resort pool. I also like to plan certain attractions at the very hot parts of the day, like Hall of Presidents. It is so nice and cool in there, you can't help but take a little nap. :rolleyes1

[Grandbuddy]

Birmingham, Atlanta, Mobile, or my personal home in Fairhope...July and August are hot hot hot. As the other posters said, go early in the day; visit air-conditioned venues as needed; retreat to a pool or water park when the heat starts to get unbearable; and return to the parks as the sun sinks slowly in the west. Certainly beats being at work, out in the weather in a bullet-proof vest, at home...or even in a l/s shirt and tie. (Don't do the vest anymore - retirement is a lovely thing.)

[Shleedogg]

I was there in July a few years ago and I was miserable. I imagine that August would be about the same. Dh and I will never go from May-Sept/Oct. We went in Oct last fall and it was still too hot for me in the 80s. We're going in Jan 09, I can't wait for those cooler temps.

[njmeisje]

We went to WDW in August a couple of years ago, and we vowed...NEVER AGAIN! We were in the MK, walking out of Tomorrow Land onto MainStreet. We had one of the customary afternoon summer downpours. Once it stopped, the heat kicked right back in. We stood there and watched the water on the cement pavement begin condensation and steam was rising into the air in front of our eyes. It was the Tropical Rain Forest effect. HOT, HOT HOT, BEYOND HOT.

Nope, we'll be on the beach somewhere in August from now on. We liked WDW in Spring. Ahh, the breeze was heaven.

Good luck if you dare it. Take it slow.

[kiingor]

We went to WDW in August a couple of years ago, and we vowed...NEVER AGAIN! We were in the MK, walking out of Tomorrow Land onto MainStreet. We had one of the customary afternoon summer downpours. Once it stopped, the heat kicked right back in. We stood there and watched the water on the cement pavement begin condensation and steam was rising into the air in front of our eyes. It was the Tropical Rain Forest effect. HOT, HOT HOT, BEYOND HOT.

Nope, we'll be on the beach somewhere in August from now on. We liked WDW in Spring. Ahh, the breeze was heaven.

Good luck if you dare it. Take it slow.


That's what I was afraid of.... therefore, I canceled...

[Perdita&Pongo]

Disney in August- HOT ??

The phrase "Blast Furnace" comes to mind.

Yet, we are headed down for 10 days in Aug. :banana: It isn't much different than some Chicago summer days! :laughing:

[disneylaurie]

Yes, it's very hot and HUMID in August, but if you can get a room at the Beach Club, then you will definitely enjoy your stay! We stayed at BVC during our last August trip and it was a blast - we all had a great time in the pool in the afternoon and then by evening, we were ready to head out again! I'm sure this is the same as many other Disney pools, I just LOVE that sand bottom!:thumbsup2

[edk35]

Now granted it was our first DVC trip but we still loved the trip. Sure it was hot hot hot but it is HOT HOT HOT here in MD too. So.....we went early to the parks, out around lunch time and headed back to the resort to chill indoors or hit the pools. WE went back at night some nights. We enjoyed the trip and we are going mid July this year for 12 hot days LOL. We have been in Nov. 3 times, Jan. 3 times, May 2 times and our first trip was also in July, but IT IS WDW...........so we would rather be hot at Disney than hot at home.

[Inkmahm]

I won't set foot in the state of Forida in August. Not a chance. Not in June, or July, either. Probably never again in September, (did that once and it was HOT.)

[manntra]

This will be the 3rd August in a row for me to travel at the end of August....Like so many other posters it is a school related issue for my nieces/nephews whom I am taking and for me it is an easier time of year for me to have off of work.:cutie:
It is hot. Yes, very hot but not unbearable and we manage like so many others do by going in the am and evening and then taking a break mid-day. Since this is a first time visit for my nephews hopefully they won't notice the heat and just be so excited that they won't care! :rotfl: :rotfl: I have gone in July too and it seems just as hot then and much busier as well.

[Mickey'sApprentice]

I won't set foot in the state of Forida in August. Not a chance. Not in June, or July, either. Probably never again in September, (did that once and it was HOT.)

I won't set foot in the state of Florida in August. Not a chance.

Not in June, or July,
I will not drive, I will not fly.

Going to Florida, I will not.
I will not go when its hot.

Seeing the mouse will not be
Neither will I see Hook or Smee :)

September again was too hot
Go again, I will not.

That leaves Winter time I know
I guess I'll see pixie dust instead of snow.

I won't set foot in the state of Florida in August. Not a chance.
I will go in January, with pixie dust, and I will dance.

I'm not much of a poet, but your post reminded me of Dr. Seuss.

[Inkmahm]

I won't set foot in the state of Florida in August. Not a chance.

Not in June, or July,
I will not drive, I will not fly.

Going to Florida, I will not.
I will not go when its hot.

Seeing the mouse will not be
Neither will I see Hook or Smee :)

September again was too hot
Go again, I will not.

That leaves Winter time I know
I guess I'll see pixie dust instead of snow.

I won't set foot in the state of Florida in August. Not a chance.
I will go in January, with pixie dust, and I will dance.

I'm not much of a poet, but your post reminded me of Dr. Seuss.

I've always loved Dr. Seuss! :yay: But I"m still never going to Florida in August. Or June or July, either.

[Mickey'sApprentice]

Go in May you say
I will not go in May
not for the month not for a day

Going to Florida, I will not
I will not go when its hot


I'm having fun with this! :cool2:
Please feel free to join in.
I'd love for it to end so that we love going when its hot.

Early May was actually cool when I went.

[Off-The-Deep-End]

OK.... I just cancelled my aug. trip. After hearing all the confirmation about the heatwave, i can honestly say, i wussed out. Im afraid my 2 year old my not be able to handle it. Gonna change it to December and i guess i will take the inlaws to niagara falls or something.
Thanks for all your input.

I would have sent the inlaws on to WDW without 'US'. You are too kind!

July 4th was no picnic either, Hot, Humid and deer flies at night.

[alldiz]

I wish I could continue the poetry.....untalented here:headache:

OP....if your plans are to hang in your beautiful villa.....plan only a few hrs in the park, hang in the pool midday only to go to dinner at night....maybe some fireworks....you'll have a great time.

If you want to spend a lot of time in the parks.....I think you'll be unhappy.
BTW....you'll love the afternoon thunderstorms....they cool the pool off:goodvibes
Kerri

[kiingor]

I wish I could continue the poetry.....untalented here:headache:

OP....if your plans are to hang in your beautiful villa.....plan only a few hrs in the park, hang in the pool midday only to go to dinner at night....maybe some fireworks....you'll have a great time.

If you want to spend a lot of time in the parks.....I think you'll be unhappy.
BTW....you'll love the afternoon thunderstorms....they cool the pool off:goodvibes
Kerri


That's what i don't want... don't want to spend the whole vacation at disney by staying in the room or hang out by the pool. Love it when I went back in december- beautiful.

[RLRDA]

Our next trip is planned for Aug '09. I am so worried about the heat- I have only done summer at wdw once- it was mid-June. The crowds were large and the heat - well- it was VERY intense. The crowds + the heat brought out the worst in some of the guests. I swore I would never go in the summer again. Never say never- right. When my kids were young, my opinion was that I would take them out of school 1 week- every other year for Disney. Well- here is reality- now that we have hit middle school- it is just too hard for my kids.

Now I am planning a nice long 10-12 night trip at the end of next Aug. We are definately doing morining and evenings in the parks- but no afternoons. We are going to take it slow and hope for the best. Any other tips on dealing with summer at WDW greatly appreciaited.

We were in WDW in August '07 and went to Universal/Sea World in August '06. These trips were both late August. The crowds were not bad at all because Florida students are back in school by the 2nd week in August (someone told me?). We are also planning a trip in August 2009 (8 or 9 nights) because our oldest will be starting middle school and, as you've said, it'll be hard to pull him out.

We did exactly what you mentioned on our previous trips.....get out early for the park openings, stay a few hours, head back for lunch, hang by the pool or just relax in the villa. Down time each afternoon is a must in August. Then we'd head back out after supper to spend a few more hours in the parks. Last year we did a water park one day which was great.

You will get tons of people telling you it's too hot but until you try it for yourself you're never going to know if it's worth it for your family. We would not hesitate to go in August again and again (and my DH will vouch for me, I'm not particularly fond of heat - he, on the other hand, loves it). To be honest, I've been at various times (May, November) when Orlando's been in a "heatwave" with temps in the upper 90's.....it's Florida.....it's hot.

[brenalexacamp]

yes it is hot and humid- you will sweat and be sticky the second you go out of the room!

We went last august-to labor day- free dining was the bonus

due to kids sports and school-it was the only time we could go

you will learn the nice ac places, take advantage of the table service to regroup

we were gome from 9- 1am every day! never went to a water park or pool

we wandered the shops and inside stuff more this trip- did the outside stuff at night or eary am--took lots of water and a spraybottle


plan! you'll have a great time

[MILLZ]

Im sure you will have fun and figure it out but I dont think they make a word for how hot it is. Myself personally imho i will never go back during this time but some people make it work.

[Dancind]

I was going in August every year for a week with DD before school started. Just can't do it anymore. We were there the first week of August 2007, and it was bad. Not as bad as the second week though, when some friends of ours went for their honeymoon. They were having "real feel" days approaching 120 degrees.

Just came back from six days, and it was getting hotter every day, so I guess early May is out too. DD will be a senior next year, I hope when she is in college there will be time in early January to go!

[DISNEYFOS]

I went with some family (cousin is teacher) in August when my oldest was 8 months. We stayed at the concrete jungle that is the Contemporary. :rolleyes: I felt like we were literally cooking some days.

Now, I like hot. But even at 7AM the humidity just overwhelms you...You can't take a breath. It was rough. My mom was miserable because of it. I just kept time outside limited with the baby.

My Aunt and cousins go every year at that time because of the school thing...I say if you can go at another time you should. I've been every other month of the year...even compared to July..I think August was worse because of the humidity.