August - What ride/attraction to miss due to heat?

[mommykds]

I have read a few threads saying how hot the Lights action motor car stunt show is & that it should be avoided on a hot mid day . I would also think the 3pm MK parade unless we got a seat in the shade...anything else to pass up so we don't pass out?

 

[Leota]

I made the Lights Motors Action at noontime in August mistake. I was just so lulled into a false sense of security having no other trouble with heat that week.... I would avoid anything where you are out in the sun, with no swimming or air conditioning for hours at mid-day. Parades & LMA are the only things I can think of off the top of my head.
I know AK can be challanging in August as well. We do AK in small chunks in the heat. We wear clothes we can get wet & dry quickly so we can hop on Kali to cool off as needed. If you have little folks, watch your time in the Boneyard - that can get pretty brutal in the mid-day summer sun.

Other than that, you can be in & out of water & A/C enough that the heat isn't much of a problem. If you feel yourself heating up, head for a shop or an attraction before you get unbearably hot.

 

[Lisa AF]

The Indian Jones show is covered, but they pack you in there. We wouldn't do it again in the heat of an Aug. day.

 

[jjohnson]

We found the best strategy for us was to be at the park at opening, leave after lunch & not return until dinner or after. We were also one of those families that made the mistake of staying at MGM for lights...just awful. We didn't see any parades except a glimpse at MGM because the sun is still strong at 5:30.

 

[beccasmom]

Standing in line for the Haunted Mansion is a bit of a bummer, too. It is covered, but brutal in the heat. It's one of my favorites, but I wait for a shorter line if possible - not handling heat & humidity well these days!

 

[paras4ri]

The Indy Speedway can be rough - both waiting in line and then driving in the heat and sun. My kids enjoy it more at night in the summer.

 

[hogwartsdropout]

The Indy Speedway can be rough - both waiting in line and then driving in the heat and sun. My kids enjoy it more at night in the summer.

I second this. We always go in August. It's been terrible every year but I love that ride so I always go on it. I think it's a good idea to buy a water fan in times like these.
I always find the heat in AK to be unbearable Kali River Rapids is good to cool off.

 

[duckfan78]

We waited forever to ride big thunder mountain, and for some reason it seemed so hott i could melt away. and the ride really isnt that great worth the wait. the wait is all outside too...stinks big time

 

[rgoble5972]

I think just getting to be there in August would be good for your heart!!

I think if you're sensible and do as I very wise and handsome man once told me--go early in the mornings, cool off/rest at the hotel in the afternoons, and re-attack in the evenings--you'll be okay.

Have fun.

 

[johnvree]

I second this. We always go in August. It's been terrible every year but I love that ride so I always go on it. I think it's a good idea to buy a water fan in times like these.
I always find the heat in AK to be unbearable Kali River Rapids is good to cool off.

I was thinking of the Speedway too. The wait seems forever and extra hot. Then you hop in a hot car on a hot speedway and soak in hot exhaust. I'd hit this in the morning or after sunset.