August? Crowds?

[TiggerXx]

Does anyone know if the lines and crowds will be bad?
-gulp-

 

[Bob P]

There's a BIG difference between early August and late August.

Early August is pretty crowded. But by Monday the 14th many schools are back in session and crowds will be much lighter.

 

[TiggerXx]

So by the 23rd it shouldn't be that bad?

 

[Bob P]

That's correct!

 

[TiggerXx]

Yay!! Time to happy dance.

 

[disney1313131313]

We will be there from 8/19 to 8/25, so i am hoping the crowds will be lighter, but i wonder how the free dining promotion will impact the attendance. Does anyone have insight from last year? Thanks.

 

[CuteKatCar]

We were there last year for free dining the last week of August. The parks were quite empty. We left for Fla. on the day that Katrina was making ground in Florida (worried we wouldn't be able to land - but we were fine, as we all know).

I do believe that Katrina impacted the crowds at Disney. Here's some examples: We were staying at the Beach Club. On the morning we went to AK, we were the only people on the bus (we shared with Yacht Club). I could not believe how little the crowd was waiting for AK to open. One afternoon, we left for MK (around 2:30), we were the only family on that bus as well. There really were no lines anywhere - Soarin' had the longest lines at Epcot. I only saw 60 minutes on a couple of rides (SM is the one I recollect). Friends we were with go to WDW at the time every year and say it really is not crowded.

We are heading back this year. I'm curious to see if it is any different.

Anna

 

[Goofy4]

So by the 23rd it shouldn't be that bad?

Relatively, no... But still a lot of people. Go early and late, avoid the sun if you can, and you'll be ok.

 

[Schmeck]

We were in WDW two years ago at the end of August and it was a bit crowded. We used Fastpass, and started out early every morining and did everything we wanted to do. it was also very rainy - late afternoon thunderstorms closed attractions with ourdoor elements practically every afternoon.

 

[Disney Crazy Debbie]

We will be there from 8/19 to 8/25, so i am hoping the crowds will be lighter, but i wonder how the free dining promotion will impact the attendance. Does anyone have insight from last year? Thanks.

We, me (DM 53) and DS16, are going to be at BCR 8/18 through the 24th. In 2004 we were at WDW (POFQ) the third week of August and while the parks were busy I wouldn't say they were crowded but we weren't there for "free dining." I am curious about the big free dining promotion because they have extended the ressie date until 6/25.

 

[CuteKatCar]

I do believe last year was an anomaly. I think more people are hesitant to go because of the fear of hurricanes. Hence, Disney's reason for offering free dining in the first place, extending the date, little one's magic hour, etc.

Hopefully, it won't be too crowded and there won't be any pending hurricanes!!