July 2010; Who else is planning this far ahead?

[Guzzi]

:surfweb: for financial reasons:scared: job worries, etc,... we decided not to go to disney this summer. After walking away from a car accident in which my 1 month old car was totaled I decided that life is too short and I am going to begin planning our next trip to WDW:banana::banana::banana:

This will be our fourth trip to WDW, each time we flew jet blue. I think this time we are going to drive. We live in the Syracuse NY area and I figure it is a two day drive. I have a friend who is driving back to Syracuse as I type from WDW and I will ask him how the driving was. If anyone has any advise on the drive I would appreciate it. :worship:

We will have to decide what hotel to stay in this time. On our previous trips we stayed at CBR and CSR. We loved both resorts, but found CSR fit us better and the last two trips were made to there. Im not sure where we will stay in 2010, dont know if we will just save air fare $ or put those dollars into a delux resort, time will tell.

I have to start a new countdown clock for our trip, thats kinda my offical first step.

[disneydreamersx4]

:yay: We are hoping to be there July 2010 :cool1:

We will be driving too but from Jersey. We plan to stop one night. From what I have read on the Dis, leaving on a Sat or Sunday is the best as far as less traffic.

We will probably go back to POP (last time was 2007) but someone in my family is causing a ruckus and wants to go to All Star Music for their Mickey waffles:rotfl: Wonder if they still make them?

I wonder when we can book the hotel?

[airhead]

I'm planning for next June 30th to July 9th. Although,those dates could be moved 1 week up or back,we are DEFINITELY going to WDW for 10 days!!!!!!!
I'm trying to figure out what will be better;the week before the 4th or after the 4th. Also,because we stay at the Dolphin,I'm looking into what convention will be at the hotel when we are. This is VERY important!:goofy:

[LovingDisny]

Well, I am planning for June 2010. it's not July but close. It's nice to know I am not the only one who plans this far out. We have not been since 2004 so I am super excited.

[figmentfan0724]

we are also plaaning on july 27,2010 for our honeymoon. we are dvc so we are goin to try and stay at WLV

[erin1998]

Hi everyone....:goodvibes
I'm happy to see that I am not the only crazy one planning a trip for next July :lmao:
We are looking at flying down June 29 and staying at either the Swan or Dolphin for a week, then maybe hopping on a cruise from Port Canaveral. We will be celebrating my son's birthday (and mine too). I already have lots of surprises planned for him....:thumbsup2...I just love the planning stage, it's half the fun!
Happy planning everyone!
Erin

[figmentfan0724]

after our disney honeymoon we are hoping a cruise from Canaveral!

[figment95]

Count me in! We are hoping to do a 3 day cruise from Port Canaveral and 6 days at DW. (If the economy will cooperate) We want to go in July but we're not sure which week. I think I want to avoid July 4th. DH and I are trying to suprise the kids. I hope I can keep a secret for a year.;)

[disneysnob]

Oh my goodness....There are more 'crazies' like me out there!!!!!!:goodvibes
My Kids begged to go this year, but we've gone the past 3 summers, so we thought we'd try something new. Just got back from DC and Busch Gardens, Williamsburg-and although we had a really good time...it JUST WASN'T DISNEY.
We are looking forward to next summer-we usually go last week of June, first week of July...Let's get the planning started!!!!!:banana:

[canadaman]

I am looking into July 2010 as well. My wife is a little un-decided though at this point.:confused3 Last year we took our first ever trip from Ontario it was a 24 hour drive. We are looking at flying from Buffalo next time. I am not sure of dates yet it will depend on when my 2 week holiday at work falls next July.

Happy planning everyone

[Mommytobree]

We are going end of June 2010. I have not decided yet if I am staying 1 week at Disney and then renting a Villa in Orlando for a week to go to Universal and Seaworld-or If I am going to just do 10 days at Disney. Not sure yet. I think we are driving down from Mass next year. Can't wait till August so I can book it!

[MagicPrincess]

Me Me Me!!!!

We're planning a trip for July 2010!!! :cool1:

We plan to surprise the kids Christmas morning and tell them we're going to Disney! I don't know how much longer I can keep it a secret, though! :rolleyes1 Everytime DD walks into the office and sees me on some Disney site I have to hurry hide the page!

After we tell them, we're going to let them help plan the rest of the vacation (where to eat and so forth).

We really hope to stay at the new Bay Lake Towers! Hopefully Disney is going to have some GREAT offers for next year- like the 4/3 deal again! That would be awesome!!! :cheer2:

[ugadog99]

Yep, we are. We will be making our fourth July trip in 2010. It will be our third July 4th trip. We love Disney on the 4th! For this trip, I'd like to be able to afford the Poly, but all that will depend on codes!

[Zuzu03]

DD is graduating June 2010 and we're heading to Disney! June 24 - July 5! Staying at the Dolphin, then the Poly, then renting a house. Can't wait!

[disneydreamingdebby]

This is my very first post on the boards. I've been lurking since my trip planning for our first trip in August 08! popcorn::

We are going June into July 2010. I am so sad to not be going this summer! Meanwhile, I am engrossed in Disney planning (at least until the end of August when I return to teaching.)

[sfbank]

Welcome Disneydreamingdebby:cheer2: Count us in again for our annual trip. Will be our first July trip though. Leaving June 28th and coming back on July 6th. Staying with our other "family" at the BWI:woohoo: Will see Nascargirl and her DH again. DD is bringing another friend so it will be a good time as usual. Can't wait!:cool1:

[disneydreamingdebby]

Thanks, SFBank; I am excited to be here!:cool1: I would love to hear from those of you that regularly visit in mid-June to early July. I am curious about your crowd experience. Obviously, I have read crowd level reports, but hearing personal accounts (or reading about crowds if anyone can provide me trip report links) would be better!

[Zuzu03]

This is my very first post on the boards. I've been lurking since my trip planning for our first trip in August 08! popcorn::

We are going June into July 2010. I am so sad to not be going this summer! Meanwhile, I am engrossed in Disney planning (at least until the end of August when I return to teaching.)

Welcome disneydreamingdebby! I'm doing the same thing until we start back up again in August! I really SHOULD be working on digitalizing all of my lessons, like I said I was going to. Ah well, this is far more fun!! :laughing:

[WishesQueen]

Thanks, SFBank; I am excited to be here!:cool1: I would love to hear from those of you that regularly visit in mid-June to early July. I am curious about your crowd experience. Obviously, I have read crowd level reports, but hearing personal accounts (or reading about crowds if anyone can provide me trip report links) would be better!

Hey There!!! Just got back from WDW July 7th to the 15th. We stayed at the GF and it was 70% FULL. Thats what all the CMs where telling us. We travel once a year to WDW and this was the lowest crowd experience we ever saw. The popular rides in the parks where crowded but not half as bad as usual.

I am sure if this helps because if the economy changes (and hopefully it does) I am assuming so will the crowds next year. The only thing I can tell you is that the last 3 years the crowds where never that bad (more crowded then this year but not horrible) due to value season being pushed back to late July. Years ago value season started right after the 4th of July. I think it starts around July 20th or so.

Good Luck and have fun planning!!!

[Zuzu03]

Hey There!!! Just got back from WDW July 7th to the 15th. We stayed at the GF and it was 70% empty. Thats what all the CMs where telling us. We travel once a year to WDW and this was the lowest crowd experience we ever saw. The popular rides in the parks where crowded but not half as bad as usual.

I am sure if this helps because if the economy changes (and hopefully it does) I am assuming so will the crowds next year. The only thing I can tell you is that the last 3 years the crowds where never that bad (more crowded then this year but not horrible) due to value season being pushed back to late July. Years ago value season started right after the 4th of July. I think it starts around July 20th or so.

Good Luck and have fun planning!!!

Thanks! Hopefully the lower crowds will hold, but I do wish the economy would turn around, for everyone's sake (although I'm lovin' the deals at Disney and hoping THEY hold too).

[JustinS]

I'm going in July 2010. either 6/30-07/10 or 7/5-7/15. Staying at the POP or Swan or Dolphin.

[FindTheMickeys]

Well, now I feel really nutz cuz I'm planning my October 2010 trip already:lmao: My September 2009 trip is actually just 1 month and 3 days away and I can't wait!!:woohoo: We're driving this year from Indiana and it is a 2 day trip if you want to retain your sanity:thumbsup2. I am DVC so I know what resort (SSR 2br this year and hopefully a THV next year). There are 6 of us who all turn 50 next year so watch out Disney, here we come!!!:scared1:

[JustinS]

:)Well, now I feel really nutz cuz I'm planning my October 2010 trip already:lmao: My September 2009 trip is actually just 1 month and 3 days away and I can't wait!!:woohoo: We're driving this year from Indiana and it is a 2 day trip if you want to retain your sanity:thumbsup2. I am DVC so I know what resort (SSR 2br this year and hopefully a THV next year). There are 6 of us who all turn 50 next year so watch out Disney, here we come!!!:scared1:



Noooo...not crazy at all! You're just an avid planner, which is a very good thing :)

[BlackPearl695]

I just started planning our 2010 trip in October! DH is not going with us this year, so it was time to start thinking about our "family" vacation. (You know the one that the WHOLE family goes on). I am very excited about MNSSHP!

[Rinstah]

Hi everyone! We are considering going in July of 2010 too. I've only ever been to Disney in March and December. Can someone tell me just how hot it is during July? What about pricing? It won't let me check the price of rooms this far out. Does anyone know how much it might be roughly for a Value resort?

Thanks!

[disneydreamingdebby]

Hi everyone! We are considering going in July of 2010 too. I've only ever been to Disney in March and December. Can someone tell me just how hot it is during July? What about pricing? It won't let me check the price of rooms this far out. Does anyone know how much it might be roughly for a Value resort?

Thanks!

You can check 2009 rates on alllears.net for an idea of costs. I guess it depends on what you are used to in terms of temps. Typically it is in the 90's and quite hot (with pop up showers) but the weather has been odd everywhere this year, so you never know...

[taylor3297]

I am not planning a july 2010 trip but a december 2010 trip. It doesn't hurt to start planning things out.

[RMmom]

Right now our plan is to go in July 2010 but reading all of the posts about the tour groups in July is making us think about pushing our trip back to August. What do you think? We are staying off-site in a house. We just went in May 2009 and are planning for next summer already. I don't know how much we should change our plans due to the tour groups...decisions, decisions!

[DisneyMomx7]

We always go in July!

This year we were there June 27-July 13th, then we went to Hilton Head for 4 nights/5 days. It was our first time driving instead of flying and we loved it!

This year I think we're going to go July 21-August 7 - two weeks at Disney and possibly 3 nights at Universal. Hopefully we'll stop for a few nights at Hilton Head again. Let the planning begin!

We'll be staying at either BC or YC. I'm trying to figure out whether to book BC gv CL and regular ddp or go with a standard room at either YC or BC and book the deluxe ddp. The price of the regular ddp went up for that time period so there really isn't too much difference anymore in price between the two plans. Decisions, decisions!

[disneydreamingdebby]

Right now our plan is to go in July 2010 but reading all of the posts about the tour groups in July is making us think about pushing our trip back to August. What do you think? We are staying off-site in a house. We just went in May 2009 and are planning for next summer already. I don't know how much we should change our plans due to the tour groups...decisions, decisions!

We were there in mid Aug 08 and te tour groups were there. We had touring plans that really didn't match their plans... One time we entered a park with a large group so we went the opposite direction. :)

I would think May might be a better time if you can do that again -- kids are still in school. (As am I which is why it is June/ July for us.):cutie:

[kmk1180]

July 2010; Who else is planning this far ahead?

Heck that's an early bird for me....we got April 2010 booked and planned.
I'm looking at Sept 2011 to start planning the next one.:lmao:

[Zuzu03]

Had to move our June trip to July - just got the school calendar and DD's graduation is later than we thought! So, yes we are planning for July now - booked the Dolphin and Poly today! Hoping the teacher discount at the Dolphin and the AP rate for the Poly kick in so I can save a bit!!!

[disneysnob]

Sooooo excited!!!
We booked our vacation last night, staying at the Vistana resort June 27-July 4th.:cool1: We usually add on 2 or 3 days at a Disney resort before or after the Vistana, just to get that Disney "magic"...:goodvibes Let the planning begin!!!!!!

[tinkerbell615]

We are planning for the end of July and beginning of August, but haven't decided the specific dates. If the 4/3 deal comes back out, we might change to the end of June.

DD graduates from HS in June and Disney is her graduation gift! Seems a lot of people are celebrating this way.

Now I just need to keep my fingers crossed that the economy doesn't get any worse so that we can go!!

[CoachBagFanatic]

Had to move our June trip to July - just got the school calendar and DD's graduation is later than we thought! So, yes we are planning for July now - booked the Dolphin and Poly today! Hoping the teacher discount at the Dolphin and the AP rate for the Poly kick in so I can save a bit!!!

OMG we had to do the same thing for DS13 and his BFF13 8th grade graduation as well. Our trip is booked for July 2010 and we are at the CR MKV CL. We invited his BFF to join us and this is where they wanted to stay. Looking forward to the trip but not the graduation.:sad1: I already start crying now just thinking about it.

Already started planning our 2011 and 2012 trips.:cool1:

[letstalkboutdisney]

Count us in! We are going sometime time in July. We are hoping to stay at the beach club. We will be celebrating my graduation from nursing school!:woohoo:
Has anyone booked their July 2010 vacation yet? I want to book now, but DH says we nned to wait until Jan. to book.:sad2:
We are hoping for the 4/3 deal again.

[CoachBagFanatic]

Count us in! We are going sometime time in July. We are hoping to stay at the beach club. We will be celebrating my graduation from nursing school!:woohoo:
Has anyone booked their July 2010 vacation yet? I want to book now, but DH says we nned to wait until Jan. to book.:sad2:
We are hoping for the 4/3 deal again.

What a great graduation gift you are giving to yourself. Nursing school is not easy and codos to you.:dance3:

I booked our July 2010 trip on August 4th.:thumbsup2 I couldn't wait. I guess if there is a deal that comes out for our time, I will call up to see if they can apply it. If not at least we have the room that we want. Happy Planning and again Congratulations.:flower3:

[letstalkboutdisney]

What a great graduation gift you are giving to yourself. Nursing school is not easy and codos to you.:dance3:

I booked our July 2010 trip on August 4th.:thumbsup2 I couldn't wait. I guess if there is a deal that comes out for our time, I will call up to see if they can apply it. If not at least we have the room that we want. Happy Planning and again Congratulations.:flower3:


Thank you so much. Nursing school is hard work and I feel I will deserve to go to the beach club as my reward.
I'm going to try my best to get my DH to let us book ASAP!!!!

[DisneyClown]

I have my family booked for POP June 29-July 6th 2010. It is soooo far away but I am on these boards just about every day getting tips and advice. I just love reading about it, talking about it and planning all that I can. It helps keep me excited about it. I know I'm not the only one but I am also dreaming about the next two trips I want to take as well. I'd like to go at Halloween time and Christmas time. This time will probably be only time in the middle of summer cuz' I want my step-son to experience it, and we have to go while we have him for our summer visitation. His mother is not going to agree for him to go at any other time outside of our contractual visit, so he will probably only get to go this one time. We've only been once on our honeymoon, so this will be first time with kids. Our daughter will also be with us(21 months at time of travel), and I am looking forward to it, despite the crowds and heat!

[letstalkboutdisney]

How many of you who are going in July 2010 have booked already?

[WishesQueen]

Going in July 2010 (hopefully) but haven't book!!!

[DisneyClown]

I booked beginning of August for July 2010. Just put a deposit. I will wait awhile to pay it off though.

[CoachBagFanatic]

Thank you so much. Nursing school is hard work and I feel I will deserve to go to the beach club as my reward.
I'm going to try my best to get my DH to let us book ASAP!!!!

I think you are going to have a fabulous time at the BC. It's such a great resort and you can't beat the easy access to Epcot and DHS. Let us know when you book.:flower3:

How many of you who are going in July 2010 have booked already?

Already booked our July 2010 on August 4th, 2009. This is an 8th grade graduation gift for our DS13 and we wanted to make sure that we got the resort and room that we wanted. So excited.:cheer2:

[lov2b@disney]

Planning end of July/early August...YC or BC cant decide...hoping for a good deal!

[WDWRust]

Hi! We are a family of four and ever since we decided we were definitely taking our daughters to Disney next year, we have been (rather I have been) a planning maniac. I know I'll chill out here soon and just wait and "save" for it but right now I'm too daggone excited. :cheer2: Even my daughers think I'm nuts but I feel if I plan it right, they are going to have a trip of a lifetime. We are leaving Delaware on July 16 by car and will check-in at the Polynesian Resort on the 17th for 6 nights. We have never stayed at this resort. Usually we are off property and have done the Contemporary for 2 nights during a stay about 8 years ago. This trip our girls will be 11 and 15. It can't get here soon enough, however, we have a long wait just like you and planning and anticipation is 1/2 the fun. Anyone doing a package? If you have advice planning the trip, I'm all EARS! 321 days and counting!!! Sad isn't it? :rotfl:

[airhead]

How many of you who are going in July 2010 have booked already?

Booked 2 rooms for our family vacation at the Dolphin!:goofy:
C'mon June/July 2010!pluto: Hey,I just past my 300 mark!!!!!:goofy:

[awaldo]

I will get caught up on this entire thread so I know who's who - but for now I will just throw in that we will hopefully be there July 2010!

[awaldo]

Finally booked in. 2 rooms at the Dolphin, July 24-31. Driving down from Indiana. Myself, DW, DDs (5 and 2 by that time), BIL & SIL and Nephew, 6. Cannot wait! Dolphin is our tentative first choice due to the Teacher rate, but actual place may vary due to upcoming specials, whether it is AP ( which we have) or a plan ol' deal like the 4/3 of last year!

[CoachBagFanatic]

Finally booked in. 2 rooms at the Dolphin, July 24-31. Driving down from Indiana. Myself, DW, DDs (5 and 2 by that time), BIL & SIL and Nephew, 6. Cannot wait! Dolphin is our tentative first choice due to the Teacher rate, but actual place may vary due to upcoming specials, whether it is AP ( which we have) or a plan ol' deal like the 4/3 of last year!

Yeah for you. :cool1: Don't you feel so much better knowing that you have a definite reservation?:cloud9:

OMG I just realized, 100 days from now I can make my ADR's.:cool1::cool1:

[MommyGina]

We are planning for July 18 to go back to GF. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there will be a 4/3. That way will may be able to stay at the RPC and do the Delux Dining this time. We went to WDW GF this past August, but something didn't feel right. I don't know if was because the parks started to close early or what, but I won't go in August again. To us, July is vacation!

[CoachBagFanatic]

We are planning for July 18 to go back to GF. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that there will be a 4/3. That way will may be able to stay at the RPC and do the Delux Dining this time. We went to WDW GF this past August, but something didn't feel right. I don't know if was because the parks started to close early or what, but I won't go in August again. To us, July is vacation!


We have stayed in both the RPC many times and the SL once and we love RPC. There is nothing like opening the curtains and look at the castle changing colors.:cloud9:

I completely agree about the different months. We used to vacation the first 10 days in December and then the weather started to get to chilly for me. Then we started going in June/July and now that's the only time for us.

[Zuzu03]

Finally booked in. 2 rooms at the Dolphin, July 24-31. Driving down from Indiana. Myself, DW, DDs (5 and 2 by that time), BIL & SIL and Nephew, 6. Cannot wait! Dolphin is our tentative first choice due to the Teacher rate, but actual place may vary due to upcoming specials, whether it is AP ( which we have) or a plan ol' deal like the 4/3 of last year!

Hey awaldo - did you get the teacher rate for then? I'm booked with a AAA rate for July 8 - 15 through dreams unlimited but I'm waiting for the teacher rates to come out. I LOVE the Dolphin, especially with such a great rate (last november I paid only 129 a night for Thanksgiving week). Can't wait!

[DisneyBabies]

We have been planning DD's Feb 2011 trip since March and I started thinking of a few things for our Sept/Oct 2013 trip with both kids for MNSSHP. Now that the b4g3 deal has come out I am planning a trip for DH and I for March 2010 :cool1:.

Feb 2011 trip: I have DD's autograph book made already. I've printed half of the pages for my planning journal and saved all the pages I am using for DD's journal. Plus I already bought her dress and shoes for BBB and 1/2 of her gifts "from minnie mouse".

Sept/Oct 2013 trip: I saved the autograph pages for both kids book and bought supplies to make the books. Designed or saved almost all of the pages for my planning journal.

March 2010 trip: Since DH just said last night that we should go, all I've done so far is figure out most of the ADR's we want.

Hi, my name is Cassandra and I have Disney planning OCD. What is step one of the treatment program again? :rotfl2:

[wdwluv]

Irish dance nationals at the swan/dolphin then onto the gf or cr should be great fun. lots of girls in curly wigs. Last couple of years has been at nashville but hoping wdw attracts lots of international competition.:cool1:

[awaldo]

Hey awaldo - did you get the teacher rate for then? I'm booked with a AAA rate for July 8 - 15 through dreams unlimited but I'm waiting for the teacher rates to come out. I LOVE the Dolphin, especially with such a great rate (last november I paid only 129 a night for Thanksgiving week). Can't wait!

Yes, Teacher rate of 149 plus tax, resort, etc. A pretty great price, unless WDW offers a resort package like the 4/3 one we used last July!

[njtinkmom]

Yep we will be there! Booked my first family DVC trip to our new home BLT for July 25th thru the 30th! I am leaving in 12 days for a me and hubby only get away to AKV and I can not wait! So much to look forward to!

[Can'twaittogo]

We will also be there July 2-7 at the Swan for the North American Irish Dance Championships. Then moving on to POP until the 13th.

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

I made our reservations in August for July 31 through August 7. I make the reservations and then put it on "layaway". I put about $200 down every payday and then it's paid for by the due date. This year we are staying at WLR and, for the first time we are doing the Delux Dining Plan.

[Nettaboo]

We will be there July 23-30 staying at Key West and Saratoga Springs!!!

[epcotdad]

we are planning to be there from July 5th till the 16th if all goes well.

[TexasBelle]

We are planning our 4th trip for July 16th through July 25th. We said that we would never go back in July or August because of the crowds but our DD 16th birthday is in April and with TAKS test and Graduation for my DS, so we had to put it off until July. :scared1::scared1::scared1: I would rather go in September but DD is a cheerleader and her BFF is also and that's football season, so that's out.

I'm really scared about the crowds...

We will be staying at the Polynesian. Taking our DD and her BFF, DH and me. I can't wait. :cool1::cool1::cool1:

[docusmc1]

We are book on the Wonder 7/20 for 5 night cruise then SSR for 4 days. We always go in July since my DW is a teacher. We love it there and go twice a year every year.

[mgsmom]

We are booked for a FW Cabin the last week of July! Yay! Me, DH, and DD (2) Our only dining plan is b'fast in the cabin in our PJs! Driving down from South Carolina.
Don't fear the July crowds! We always go in July (only non-July trip was over Christmas) so maybe I just don't know the difference...
I can't wait for DD to see everything!
:banana:

[figmentfan0724]

hey everyone, I have news! We got VWL!!! we booked saturday and we are sooo excited! We are thinking about deluxe dining, since its our honeymoon and all!

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

hey everyone, I have news! We got VWL!!! we booked saturday and we are sooo excited! We are thinking about deluxe dining, since its our honeymoon and all!

Congratulations! Be sure to let them know it's your honeymoon. We are also at the WL with Deluxe DDP (July 31 through August 7).

[nicole0992]

This is the first July visit for me. Still ironing out the dates and have to choose my resort or resorts. Might do a split stay. I have been in both June and August so I am thinking July will be similar in terms of heat and crowds??

[mgsmom]

hey everyone, I have news! We got VWL!!! we booked saturday and we are sooo excited! We are thinking about deluxe dining, since its our honeymoon and all!

That is so awesome! What a great honeymoon!
:cheer2:

[mgsmom]

Hey - can someone tell me how to get one of those snazzy countdown tickers in my signature?

[mickeystoontown]

If any of you are staying at the Caribbean Beach Resort in 2010, please come join our 2010 CBR Countdown thread. The link is in my signature below. Who knows...some of us may see each other.

[momoftwins]

I know it is going to be hotter than a *&#@*!%:scared1:, but tell me about the crowds:crowded:. We have been twice in August so I know it is hot, but the crowds not so much (we have been the 3rd week of August).

I know to get up early - mid-day off - then back to the parks in the evening. I am more worried about the crowds. Anyone have any pics that can scare us half to death :rotfl:

Thanks and have a great night!

[mgsmom]

I wish I could help you - I've only ever gone in July and over Christmas - so I don't really have anything to compare the crowds to.

I will tell you, though, get out there early. I remember noticing the crowds being much "thicker" around 10-11 after getting off a ride and thinking "wow - there are a lot more people here". You are right about the mid-day break - always a good idea - then you will much more rested for afternoon/evening crowds.

Like I said, I only know the big crowds. Guess I better not go during slower time and see the difference... it might ruin my tolerance! :lmao:

[momoftwins]

Are you saying I should prepare myself to be like a sardine in a can? I am thinking I should make ressies for any indoor meal during this time. Do you agree?

Thanks for the response.





I wish I could help you - I've only ever gone in July and over Christmas - so I don't really have anything to compare the crowds to.

I will tell you, though, get out there early. I remember noticing the crowds being much "thicker" around 10-11 after getting off a ride and thinking "wow - there are a lot more people here". You are right about the mid-day break - always a good idea - then you will much more rested for afternoon/evening crowds.

Like I said, I only know the big crowds. Guess I better not go during slower time and see the difference... it might ruin my tolerance! :lmao:

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

I know it is going to be hotter than a *&#@*!%:scared1:, but tell me about the crowds:crowded:. We have been twice in August so I know it is hot, but the crowds not so much (we have been the 3rd week of August).

I know to get up early - mid-day off - then back to the parks in the evening. I am more worried about the crowds. Anyone have any pics that can scare us half to death :rotfl:

Thanks and have a great night!

August is my preferred time to travel to WDW, especially when scheduling around children's school starts. If your August trip is before free dining you'll do fine because the crowds aren't too bad except for the week-ends (big emphasis on MK week-ends!). In August people are already getting ready for back to school and some schools have already begun. I think Florida schools begin the second week of August because they are out around Memorial Day for the summer.

As you say August is hot than blazes, but we just did our thing and my DS was a teenager so we seldom returned to the resort in the afternoon, but we were up early and went all day. Those types of days makes if difficult on the feet!

We are moving ours up this year, 7/31 through 8/7, to accommodate a grandniece (5) and a cousin (6) plus my DS who is 20, and like you the crowds concern me!

[figmentfan0724]

Congratulations! Be sure to let them know it's your honeymoon. We are also at the WL with Deluxe DDP (July 31 through August 7).


we already let DVC MS know that it is our honeymoon! We will just miss you when you guys are there. we will be on our cruise when you check in!

[bigred643]

July 2010 can't come fast enough!

[airhead]

I know,you're askin' yourself,"how the heck can it be awesome with all those freekin' people in the blazin' heat?" Well,let me just say that if you do it right,it ain't bad!LOL
Seriously,I'm sure you have read plenty up on vacationing at WDW in the heat of the summer. I'm sure you read that the key to enjoying WDW in the summer is;GET TO THE PARKS EARLY!!!! This means no leasurely breakfast at 10 in the morning! If you can get to the parks by 9am (even 9:30)and leave by 11-11:30,you'll miss the crowds and the hottest part of the day.We absolutely love our summer vacations at WDW! Parks in the morning,pool in the afternoon and parks again at night,PERFECT!!!!! C'mon July!!!!:goofy:

[figmentfan0724]

we also try to do parks in the morning in july, but if we don't make it, we spend the day at the pool at the night at the parks! You gotta beat the heat!

[DisneyMomx7]

Count us in!

We'll be there July 17-August 1, 2010!

We're driving down from Jersey. We used to always fly but last year we drove for the first time and loved it. We'll leave the night of the 16th, drive straight through and stay the first night at Buena Vista Palace and Spa. We walk over to RFC at DTD and then hit the bed early.

We'll check into BC early on the morning of the 18th and then two glorious weeks at BC.

I'll be making our ADRs starting on the 19th of this month and I can't wait. It always makes me feel one step closer.

Now if we can just get AP rates as good as the ones out to June 3 I will be one happy camper!

[DisneyClown]

I know,you're askin' yourself,"how the heck can it be awesome with all those freekin' people in the blazin' heat?" Well,let me just say that if you do it right,it ain't bad!LOL
Seriously,I'm sure you have read plenty up on vacationing at WDW in the heat of the summer. I'm sure you read that the key to enjoying WDW in the summer is;GET TO THE PARKS EARLY!!!! This means no leasurely breakfast at 10 in the morning! If you can get to the parks by 9am (even 9:30)and leave by 11-11:30,you'll miss the crowds and the hottest part of the day.We absolutely love our summer vacations at WDW! Parks in the morning,pool in the afternoon and parks again at night,PERFECT!!!!! C'mon July!!!!:goofy:

I have read all about how to handle summer days at WDW, but it is the first time in summer for me, and with kids no less, so seeing your post just makes me feel a bit better about it. Thanks!;)

[MommyGina]

I love going in July. I just booked our July trip this moring for the 18th-25th at GF. Last year we went in August, but it just wasn't the same as July. July actually felt like a vacation for all of us. The parks are open late. I work in a school and when I got back from vacation last August, it was hurry up and get things ready in school! I didn't feel like I was on vacation at all. My children also had a few days to rest and they went back to school too.

Near the end of our vacation last year, the fall decorations were up. Summer was gone! No more August for us. July at Disney here we come!!!:banana:

[mgsmom]

I just made a reservation for a FW Cabin for July 21-25 (right after value prices start!).
Does anyone think there would be any advantage to pushing it back a week, or even two?
I wondered if there might be a trend of "specials" in other areas as the summer wears on longer... or whatever!
Let me know what you think! (I'm a teacher, so the first week of August is the latest I can go)
:teacher:

[DisneyClown]

Count us in!


Now if we can just get AP rates as good as the ones out to June 3 I will be one happy camper!

What do you think the chances of that will be? From what I hear, Disney doesn't feel the need to make those offers for summer because it is so busy already. But, like you, I can still hope.

[DisneyMomx7]

What do you think the chances of that will be? From what I hear, Disney doesn't feel the need to make those offers for summer because it is so busy already. But, like you, I can still hope.

Well last summer they extended the Stay 7 pay for 4 into July so I think there's a chance. Even though the economy is recovering travel is still one of the industries that's hurting. Hopefully AP rates will be decent.

[awaldo]

I happened to notice that several of you were Teachers. I know we all pick resorts for various reasons, but if you are looking for a great value, don't forget about Swan/Dolphin. We are booked there for $149 a night the last week of July using the Teacher rate. S/D isn't everyone's cup of tea - may not even be ours since we've never stayed there before, but the price is on par with a value for a great location and amenities!

[Zuzu03]

I happened to notice that several of you were Teachers. I know we all pick resorts for various reasons, but if you are looking for a great value, don't forget about Swan/Dolphin. We are booked there for $149 a night the last week of July using the Teacher rate. S/D isn't everyone's cup of tea - may not even be ours since we've never stayed there before, but the price is on par with a value for a great location and amenities!
The Dolphin is one of my favorites! I got a great teacher's rate of $129 last November and $149 for next July. Personally, that's such an awesome deal and it's a GREAT resort, so I compeltely agree, do check it out!

[mgsmom]

I saw the teacher discount there - we will probably take advantage of that when DD gets a little older. Right now, we still like to get a suite when we travel (better naptimes, like having a kitchen) - so on our budget it was between ASMu family suites and the cabins. We ended up going with the cabin because it was closer to MK.

The Swan and Dolphin resorts don't have suites, do they? If they do, I might check and see if they do teacher discounts on those.
Are the teacher discounts on specific types of rooms, or are all the rooms discounted a certain amount for teachers?

[Nettaboo]

I am so excited for our July 23-30th trip!!Is anyone using Tom for their scheduling???
I am not so patiently waiting for the Dinning to open so I can book our ADRs!!

[Zuzu03]

I saw the teacher discount there - we will probably take advantage of that when DD gets a little older. Right now, we still like to get a suite when we travel (better naptimes, like having a kitchen) - so on our budget it was between ASMu family suites and the cabins. We ended up going with the cabin because it was closer to MK.

The Swan and Dolphin resorts don't have suites, do they? If they do, I might check and see if they do teacher discounts on those.
Are the teacher discounts on specific types of rooms, or are all the rooms discounted a certain amount for teachers?

There's a great Swan/Dolphin thread where they have tons of really knowledgable people who probably will have the answers to your questions. The people are super nice and helpful, too. It's under the Disney Resorts tab. I totally understand about the suites, we did that too when DD was younger and it worked really well for her.

[DisFanAmI]

We're there!

We'll be driving from a Chicago suburb. After freezing in November 2008, we are willing to take our chances with the heat and humidity of July. It can be done! Anything is possible in MY Happy Place!

[mgsmom]

I just taught my 2 year old that when I ask "When are we going to visit Mickey" she says "In July" It's too cute - she has no idea what that means.
She'll see me on the Disney websites and she'll say "Go to Mickey's house?"

Is it July yet???
Has anyone started scheduling their ADRs yet?
It's 180 days, right?

:yay:

[Jupiter&Wolfe]

Count me in for July! It definitely wasn't my first choice, but I'm taking along my aunt, a teacher and her 5 kids so summer was the only way to go.

But hopefully here I can get more excited! I'm planning the perfect touring plan as we speak! :cool1:

We haven't decided on an exact date yet, but in the coming days we'll settle on it so I can make the 180 day mark! :thumbsup2:thumbsup2:thumbsup2

[mgsmom]

I don't where you are planning on staying, but the deluxe resorts start their "value" season on July 19th.
That is one of the reasons we picked our date - the cabins aren't deluxe, but are on the same "value" schedule for some reason.

Summer is great! Nothing says "vacation" like quick-melting ice cream and cooling off in the pool mid-afternoon!

:cool2:

[m2j]

We're going at the end of July...July 30th-August 6th. Just booked last night and can't stop thinking about it...extremely excited. Staying at Pop!!!

[tinkgurl]

I'll be there July 19-24 at the Contemporary and the 24-31 at OKW! :woohoo:

[tinkerbell60]

There is another July planning thread going if anyone is interested in joining.
Share your dates and ADRs!!



http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2247684&page=6

[airhead]

The Dolphin is one of my favorites! I got a great teacher's rate of $129 last November and $149 for next July. Personally, that's such an awesome deal and it's a GREAT resort, so I compeltely agree, do check it out!

We're staying at the Dolphin too! Gotta love the rate they give the Teachers! Even with all the Dolphin's extra fees,its still the best deal out there!!!:goofy:

[MickeyisBeast]

We'll be there July 6th-13th at the GF(:
PTR link is in my sig, if anyone is interested:goodvibes

[Mer0806]

After going to WDW three times with Softball Team and Daughter, Wife and I are going alone this August 21 to 26. We are staying at the ACL and hope to tour the parks for four days. We know it's hot, but are really looking forward to this vacation by ourselves. :cool1:

[jstarcze]

I'll be on the Boardwalk from July 26th-30th :cool1::banana:

[mistymouse5001]

We booked the week after the fourth over the weekend ASMO