Epcot and Hollywood Studios strategy for mid august heat?

Jperiod

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I found a lot of strategies for AK (shows, restaurants, attractions, etc), so I thought I'd ask for Epot and HS. We haven't been in the summer so I didn't pay attention to our touring strategy. We'll be there 8/9-11 at OKW and haven't decided our park order yet. Planning to rope drop and wondering if we should make EP our monday park in case there's EEH so we can take a good break in the afternoon? We plan to rope drop GotG so world showcase would probably be later. Edited to add: It's just me and my 14 year old.
 
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Most of the rides in Hollywood are indoor. The majority of queues too except MMRR and TOT have outdoor portions. Rockin Roller coaster outside section is shaded.

Show wise - Frozen Sing Along, new Villains and Little Mermaid. Try to do Toy Story land early because there’s not really much shade there.

ABC commissary is nice A/C for QS. All the TS are inside. Star Wars Launch Bay is good ac break area.
 
Do you have park hoppers or not? The first look at your park hours should be soon, it goes to July 26th now.
Be aware that Animal Kingdom might be 7:30am opening for Early Entry. Also it might close early, like at 6pm. It will also likely be the park you'll feel the heat the most.
Epcot should get the 2 EEH hours on Monday. It's not that bad with the heat, just have to get from place to place, Ratatouille is one of the only rides with a lot of outdoor queue.
For Studios, do Toy Story first thing or near the end of the night.
Watch for thunderstorms (usually in afternoon), outdoor rides will close when lightning gets too close (usually closer than 10 miles). Bring more than one pair of shoes. August is Orlando's wettest month.
 














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