Best Strategy for Blizzard Beach in July?

[shaycamp21]

This is our first time going in July (usually we go mid to late August) and I was wondering what would be the best strategy for BB? BB is open 10 am - 8:30 pm usually we've gone to the waterparks at rope drop and stayed til around 2-3 pm. The dilemma is we will be coming off two busy days HS (Wed) and MK (Thurs) so were hoping to sleep in on our BB day which will be a Fri. I know it's not a good idea to hit the waterparks at noon in the height of summer as I am also aware sometimes they hit capacity. However since BB is open until 8:30 pm would we be better off heading there say around 4 pm (and I know often the risk thunderstorms hitting in the afternoon too so there's that issue too)? Is it better to go at rope drop or wait until later in the day?

 

[holden]

It’s really up to you. I think a lot of people rope drop it and then leave in the afternoon. I think going at 4 would give you plenty of time and lower crowds. Just watch the weather.
Another option is to rent a cabana and show up whenever you want. You’re guaranteed seating and shade that way no matter how crowded it is.

 

[CTDisneygal]

We tend to show up later in the day during our summer trips. There was one day it stormed as we were headed to the park. (Probably around 3 pm) The park emptied out. it was great.

 

[dprincessmom]

a lot of people leave before the afternoon thunderstorm rolls in, so sleeping in and then going and staying until close is a great plan.