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ColinCodyMom · 11-24-2009, 11:56 AM

I see the thread about June or August and this will be the first year we have to brave the summer months at WDW!! If you had the choice, which week would you go and why? This is a tough one!!

MissBritt · 11-24-2009, 12:00 PM

I prefer the weather in June, but August is cheaper if you are staying onsite.

Zippa D Doodah · 11-24-2009, 12:00 PM

I picked August. Both will be hot; August will be hotter. I have visited in June before, and when you get that late in June crowds are building toward the July peak. August may be a bit less crowded, plus if I recall correctly Disney ffered free dining this past August.

BenA81 · 11-24-2009, 12:03 PM

i would spend half the days at the water parks

jdd · 11-24-2009, 12:27 PM

I can tell you that we went right around those dates in August this past summer, and had a fantastic time! Sure, it was hot - but you deal with it. Lots of indoor rides, afternoon breaks at the pools, gallons of water....

The first four days of our trip were low/moderate crowds, but the crowds really picked up when free dining started, so you might want to be aware of that if they do it again this year....We had a room discount that saved us as much as the free dining would have, so we went with that.

MHSweb79 · 11-24-2009, 12:31 PM

I've been both times of year, and we prefer August. Yes, it's a bit hotter/ more humid, but June was pretty hot too! The crowds were definitely lower during August, and we also got "free" dining (lost our room discount but still a good deal).

ColinCodyMom · 11-24-2009, 12:52 PM

Thanks everyone!! We are actually booked for August right now but I was considered about all of the reports about that month. I know both will be hot but I figured that late in June would be hot and crowded and I'd rather avoid both if I can!! I appreciate the advice and hope to hear more!!

ColinCodyMom · 11-24-2009, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by BenA81

i would spend half the days at the water parks

We spend half of our days at the water parks anyways!! Love Disney's waterparks!!

mcco5543 · 11-24-2009, 12:57 PM

If you're definitely doing water parks then absolutely Aug.

robinbutterfly · 11-24-2009, 01:06 PM

I picked August because I know some kids will be back in school (mine will) so I am assuming the crowds will be a little bit lighter then in June.

FSUSammy · 11-24-2009, 01:06 PM

I voted June only because August is usually when hurricane season really picks up. We've had it easy in FL for the past few years and I have a feeling our luck is about to run out. I'm expecting a more active hurricane season next year.

ColinCodyMom · 11-24-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by FSUSammy

I voted June only because August is usually when hurricane season really picks up. We've had it easy in FL for the past few years and I have a feeling our luck is about to run out. I'm expecting a more active hurricane season next year.

Let's hope that isn't the case!! I guess we'd see Disney in a whole new light!! Thanks for the input. It's greatly appreciated!

ColinCodyMom · 11-24-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by robinbutterfly

I picked August because I know some kids will be back in school (mine will) so I am assuming the crowds will be a little bit lighter then in June.

Our kids go back after Labor Day so I am hoping that crowds will be lower because many will already be back!! Thanks!

PIRATEGIRL007 · 11-24-2009, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by robinbutterfly

I picked August because I know some kids will be back in school (mine will) so I am assuming the crowds will be a little bit lighter then in June.

Same reasoning for me too. My kids go back the first week of August.

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11-24-2009, 11:56 AM	#1
ColinCodyMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 480	When would you go? I see the thread about June or August and this will be the first year we have to brave the summer months at WDW!! If you had the choice, which week would you go and why? This is a tough one!! __________________ Me DH DS12 DS9 2010 Trip: May 1-6 AKL and May 6-9 POP 2009 Trips: May 6-13 AKL Sep.30-Oct.2 WL

11-24-2009, 12:00 PM	#2
MissBritt It's a small, small world. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 406	I prefer the weather in June, but August is cheaper if you are staying onsite. __________________ December 2009 Trip Report Coming Soon January 2010 Trip Report Coming Soon MK 7Xs, HS 2Xs, EP 1Xs, AK 1Xs, BB 1Xs, DTD 2Xs

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Zippa D Doodah Suffering from Fairy Alienation. Is there a program for that? I'm such a shameless taghound! I am an unabashed Q-tipper ! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: 600 miles from where I want to be Posts: 14,432	I picked August. Both will be hot; August will be hotter. I have visited in June before, and when you get that late in June crowds are building toward the July peak. August may be a bit less crowded, plus if I recall correctly Disney ffered free dining this past August. __________________

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11-24-2009, 12:27 PM	#5
jdd DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 1,025	I can tell you that we went right around those dates in August this past summer, and had a fantastic time! Sure, it was hot - but you deal with it. Lots of indoor rides, afternoon breaks at the pools, gallons of water.... The first four days of our trip were low/moderate crowds, but the crowds really picked up when free dining started, so you might want to be aware of that if they do it again this year....We had a room discount that saved us as much as the free dining would have, so we went with that. __________________ (DS12) (DS9) (DS5) March 2002, May 2003, Nov 2007 - All Star Movies November 2005 - CSR April 2007 - CBR Oct 2008 - POR August 2009 - Fort Wilderness Cabins/Beach Club December 2009 - All Star Sports (mom/son trip)

11-24-2009, 12:31 PM	#6
MHSweb79 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Providence, RI Posts: 1,342	I've been both times of year, and we prefer August. Yes, it's a bit hotter/ more humid, but June was pretty hot too! The crowds were definitely lower during August, and we also got "free" dining (lost our room discount but still a good deal).

11-24-2009, 12:52 PM	#7
ColinCodyMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 480	Thanks everyone!! We are actually booked for August right now but I was considered about all of the reports about that month. I know both will be hot but I figured that late in June would be hot and crowded and I'd rather avoid both if I can!! I appreciate the advice and hope to hear more!! __________________ Me DH DS12 DS9 2010 Trip: May 1-6 AKL and May 6-9 POP 2009 Trips: May 6-13 AKL Sep.30-Oct.2 WL

11-24-2009, 12:57 PM	#9
mcco5543 mcco5543 Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 842	If you're definitely doing water parks then absolutely Aug. __________________

11-24-2009, 01:06 PM	#10
robinbutterfly DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NC Posts: 917	I picked August because I know some kids will be back in school (mine will) so I am assuming the crowds will be a little bit lighter then in June. __________________ ______________________________ November 2011- Not sure which resort. January 2010-WDW Bay Lake Tower January 2009-WDW Wilderness Lodge June 2003- Disneyland Paris and WDW several times as a kid.

11-24-2009, 01:06 PM	#11
FSUSammy DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Posts: 634	I voted June only because August is usually when hurricane season really picks up. We've had it easy in FL for the past few years and I have a feeling our luck is about to run out. I'm expecting a more active hurricane season next year. __________________ Me DH DS2 Next Up in 2010: POFQ - Feb, POFQ - May, BCV - Sep, POFQ - Oct, POFQ and CR - Nov Past Trips: CSR - Nov 2009 , WL - Oct 2009, SSR - May 2009 , AKL - March 2009 , POR - Nov 2008 , POFQ - July 2008

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