I am from eastern Canada and quite frankly I do not enjoy the heat at all. The hottest we typically get during the summer months is 26 degrees C (or 80 degrees F). I had been to Fl several times in November and December and loved the temperatures at that time of year. My first trip down to Florida in August, I was very concerned about coping with Florida's summer temperatures but DH is a teacher, and between my job and his, we can only travel during the summer months. I am now planning my 6th August trip to Florida and I have no worries at all.
I am from eastern Canada and quite frankly I do not enjoy the heat at all. The hottest we typically get during the summer months is 26 degrees C (or 80 degrees F). I had been to Fl several times in November and December and loved the temperatures at that time of year. My first trip down to Florida in August, I was very concerned about coping with Florida's summer temperatures but DH is a teacher, and between my job and his, we can only travel during the summer months. I am now planning my 6th August trip to Florida and I have no worries at all.
You do get used to the heat although it can be draining and make you and your family irritable. We have coped by
1. being most active early in the day and late in the evening.
2. In the hottest part of the day, we try to take advantage of air conditioned attractions where possible or go back to the resort and spend the afternoon in the pool.
3. Take your lunch at a sitdown restaurant in the park with air conditioning. It helps to take that break out of the sun.
4. Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! You become dehydrated quickly without even realizing it. We bring a water bottle and just keep refilling it at water fountains otherwise it gets very expensive.
5. The misting fans are surprisingly refreshing and can take the edge off the heat.
6. Wear very lightweight clothes. I have found that keeping my shoulders and back open to the air allows any breeze help to cool me down but you'll have to make sure to use lots of sunblock. Avoid collared shirts as they make you surprisingly warm to have material on the back of your neck.
The main thing is to remember to have fun and make allowances for the heat if you are not used to the summer temperatures that Florida produces. No worries though, you will have a wonderful trip!
This will be my 9th trip to Florida. 7th summer trip. Other 2 March break, and I much prefer summer. It is guaranteed hot while it can be cool in March. And then it's a little cheaper in summer too. Late Aug especially. See you in Florida!
Those are great tips! I just disagree with the second part of #4. Ew, water fountains! LOL I do, however, ask for a glass of ice water and they will use the filtered water out of the pop/soda machines. I drink water most of the time, especially with meals, unless at the resort, or if I am craving some pop. Us teachers really limit our family's vacation time's eh?
Yup! We arrive in Orlando late morning on the 19th and spending the first 4 days at Universal's RPR before moving on to a vacation villa and doing a couple of day trips to Disney. Can't wait......love Florida!
Your pics make me wish my time away. August can't come fast enough! 
Yup! We arrive in Orlando late morning on the 19th and spending the first 4 days at Universal's RPR before moving on to a vacation villa and doing a couple of day trips to Disney. Can't wait......love Florida!
Maybe it has to do with the age of my kids....they will be 12 and 14 when we travel and while they still love Disney and wouldn't consider a vacation without any Mickey, they love the more thrilling rides and theming of Universal. Having the parks so close to the resorts is an added bonus!
But we love our jobs too. If we don't: GET OUT AND DO SOMETHING ELSE! Lol.
When you have free dining it's hard to walk away from since it is such a money saver. We have taken advantage of it in the past and thoroughly enjoyed a totally Disney immersive holidayYes, us teachers enjoy our summers!
Oh, don't worry, I want to do 2 days at Universal, but my friend seems to be worried about the $$. We have free dining at Disney, so the food will be extra etc. I told her if we did only one day I'd need express pass to try to see more. I priced out the differences, for the taxis, for the food (min-max for both), the cost of the park to park tickets etc. I said a one day (higher end) with Express pass, food, taxis etc would cost us between $290-355 each, and a two day no express pass trip would cost between $295-450 each. Totally over budgeting too, but still. Seeing that they both start at the same level, I hope she'll be okay with 2 days.
. On the bright side, if you are doing a couple of days at Universal, you should be able to take a couple of those table service credits and double them up for some fine dining experiences at the higher end restaurants at Disney. Good luck convincing your friend!
When you have free dining it's hard to walk away from since it is such a money saver. We have taken advantage of it in the past and thoroughly enjoyed a totally Disney immersive holiday
I'm hoping she'll go for it. If I just one day say "Oh I bought my 2 day ticket, you're welcome to just do one day if you want. I can go on my own the second day" then she can decide for herself. I've told her I can go on my own.
