Crazy Canucks!- Who is going with me in August???

[CDN Prince Charming]

and hoping flight for three from Pearson goes under $1000.00

A snowball in August has about as much chance as that of happening!

Count us in for our 5th year in a row of free dining. Staying at AS sports from Aug. 24-Sep.1

CPC

 

[hey_jude]

OK you crazy canucks- who is going with me in August to battle the heat? We will be at Disney from 15th-22nd. Anybody else?

We will be there (me, DH, DS20, DS16, DD13) at ASMu from Aug 23 to 30 (bounceback with free dining) and then 1 splurge night at Bay Lake Tower (from a 40% off pin) with a view of MK and hopefully the fireworks!

I'm probably one of the few people who LOVE the Florida summer heat

I love it, too! It was really nice last year to know there was going to be a week of hot days after the cool summer.

Is it hotter than Toronto hot???

Personally, I don't think so but I think it may depend on the kind of weather you hit. In 2008, we arrived right at the end of Faye and it was really muggy for the first 2 days, then the heat and humidity seemed no worse than a really hot humid SW Ontario day. I thought I was just getting used to the heat. But, then, in 2009, we didn't hit any tropical storm weather and it really wasn't any worse than here.

It's very hot and sticky but manageable if you take breaks inside attractions, stores or restaurants and drink lots of water.

I've never gone in Aug. I know Florida residents are back in school. How are the crowds then?

We've found the crowds to be great! The popular rides/attractions can be busy sometimes but overall it's a pretty good time to go (which is why we're headed back for the 3rd trip at that time).

Has anyone booked there flights yet? Are you flying out of Buffalo/Detroit or Toronto if you're in Ontario?

I booked Southwest flights out of Buffalo the day (my DH would say the minute) they were available on Mar 23. We have a direct flight down for $104 each and a one stop but no plane change coming back for $69. I could have booked a direct flight home but it would have meant a ME pick up at 5:30 a.m. We did that last year and it's brutal. This flight meant a pick up at 8:30 a.m. which seemed much more civilized (and as it turns out, takes us to Ft Lauderdale first before heading home so the rest of the family might see a bit of Florida coastline they haven't seen before!)

 

[my4girls]

We'll be there Aug 18-26 and then doing the disney 3 day cruise.

 

[dsneygirl]

Aug 28-Sept 6 at Wilderness Lodge and Beach Club Villas. Booked on SW for $487 USD from Buffalo.

I have no problem with the heat when the crowds are so low.

 

[Raecheal]

We'll be at pop from the 16th-25th hoping for free dining!

 

[maryann4086]

Me, well end of August early September
Boardwalk Villas and Kidani Village, less than 5 months
WOOHOO

 

[chimo2u]

My son and I are headed back to AKL CL, August 21-26th and hopping over to Universal/PBH to take in the WWoHP August 26-28th for the first time (First Time at Universal!)
Regretably, I was at AKL Sept 1-12th and chose to forgo the Bounce Back flyer in my room/offer of free dining for this summer's trip. I allowed my husband to sway me into thinking I would not be going back again for a long time! Little did I realize the strength of Disney Love, and here I am waiting and praying for a FD announcement!!
Looking forward to our summer trip though...airfare is booked, so not going is not an option!

 

[sk8jdgca]

Aug 28-sept 6 (approximately) Still have to book everything-waiting for the fall specials to come out

 

[CdnDisneyer]

We'll be there third week in August. Always have travelled to WDW in August to beat the crowds and get the better deals. Heat not a problem - lots of air conditioning to go around. So much so I often have to throw a sweater in my bag. Personally, I think they over-air condition but that just me. My husband thinks its fine.

 

[YukiPhnx]

I think the crowds are definitely better than march break. When I went in 2006, it was very pleasant and it certainly was nothing like those pictures of the crowds during June and July.

In fact, some parts of the park even seemed empty!

 

[Cdn Gal]

We didn't go this past March break, but have gone the previous two. Glad to hear that the crowds won't be as bad. I was worried about this too!

 

[irisesareblue]

We're going from August 8th to 13th - we're staying at the Royale Parc Suites with my step-daughter and her family! Looking forward to it (but not looking forward to that humidity). Glad to hear that the crowds are lesser than in July....

 

[North7]

If free dining is offered we will be going Aug 21-31 at POFQ or *** depending on the dining plan being offered, and hoping flight for three from Pearson goes under $1000.00

A snowball in August has about as much chance as that of happening!

Count us in for our 5th year in a row of free dining. Staying at AS sports from Aug. 24-Sep.1

CPC

TraceyDisney2008, you may be able to stay under $1000 with the current Westjet and/or Air Canada deal... I booked tickets for August for $257.22 each round trip YYZ to MCO with Westjet.

I checked your dates and you could fly Westjet down and Air Canada back for a total of $1,062.09. If your dates are a little flexible, you could fly Westjet from August 24 to September 1 for $771.66 for the 3 of you.

I believe both the Westjet and Air Canada sales end tonight at midnight.

 

[minnie56]

I booked my air the other day with AC and the sale...we are going Aug 10-17...ugh...I would have much preferred Fall.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

We will 1st be in Clearwater Beach from August 2-10 and then we will be at WDW from August 10-20. We are also driving down using Interstate 75 and personally we like that better then flying.

 

[perfectparanoia]

We will be staying at Bay Lake Towers from the 21-28. I have been there in the heat before but I still worry about the kids.

Just need to keep my eye out for the grumpies!

 

[papertraveller]

We're heading down to Clearwater, then BLT. This will be our third August at this time. It's hot ... but as a PP said, that's what the pools are for. And there's nothing like a glorious Florida evening as the temperature 'cools' ...

 

[minnie56]

We did BLT last Sept and it was as hot as Aug!
ENjoy!!!!

 

[bdoyledimou]

Aug 1 to 15 at the Pop Century.. driving down and going to love the summer heat wave and the fun fun fun.

 

[YukiPhnx]

Aug 1 to 15 at the Pop Century.. driving down and going to love the summer heat wave and the fun fun fun.

Aww, you'll be leaving right before I arrive on the 17th!