Florida weather and Moonlight Magic in Sept. Give me the good the bad and the ugly

[VGCgroupie]

How are your cross stitching skills @VGCgroupie?

I have none and my mom now lives far away

 

[dcfromva]

We've only gone to WDW a handful of times for the weeks around Labor Day because of the heat.
My list of- On the bright side of things:
1. It is a time of the year that icy drinks are very enjoyable! (I would say mandatory--find out where the frozen Cokes are!)
2. Afternoon breaks are a real blessing and staying on property makes it very convenient.
3. For the week before and after the actual Labor Day weekend, the crowd levels can be lower (relatively speaking). A lot of kids have returned to school.
4. You don't have to pack a coat or warm clothes (like if you go in winter months--yes, it can get cold).
5. You might not mind getting wet on Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Moanas Journey of Water or Kali River Rapids

 

[VGCgroupie]

We've only gone to WDW a handful of times for the weeks around Labor Day because of the heat.
My list of- On the bright side of things:
1. It is a time of the year that icy drinks are very enjoyable! (I would say mandatory--find out where the frozen Cokes are!)
2. Afternoon breaks are a real blessing and staying on property makes it very convenient.
3. For the week before and after the actual Labor Day weekend, the crowd levels can be lower (relatively speaking). A lot of kids have returned to school.
4. You don't have to pack a coat or warm clothes (like if you go in winter months--yes, it can get cold).
5. You might not mind getting wet on Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Moanas Journey of Water or Kali River Rapids

Thank you. I do usually cover up for Tianas, maybe not this time of year

 

[HyperspaceMountainPilot]

We've only gone to WDW a handful of times for the weeks around Labor Day because of the heat.
My list of- On the bright side of things:
1. It is a time of the year that icy drinks are very enjoyable! (I would say mandatory--find out where the frozen Cokes are!)

+1 for frozen coke slushies on a hot day, so good. The only one I’ve seen at WDW was at the outpost on world showcase.

5. You might not mind getting wet on Tiana's Bayou Adventure or Moanas Journey of Water or Kali River Rapids

Kali River is really immaculately themed.. we typically visit WDW in winter when it is below 60 or just closed, it was a real treat to finally do it last Aug and I hope to do it again this summer.

 

[VGCgroupie]

+1 for frozen coke slushies on a hot day, so good. The only one I’ve seen at WDW was at the outpost on world showcase.

Kali River is really immaculately themed.. we typically visit WDW in winter when it is below 60 or just closed, it was a real treat to finally do it last Aug and I hope to do it again this summer.

Does a frozen rum and coke count? I got one at AK

 

[PolyRob]

+1 for frozen coke slushies on a hot day, so good. The only one I’ve seen at WDW was at the outpost on world showcase.

Kali River is really immaculately themed.. we typically visit WDW in winter when it is below 60 or just closed, it was a real treat to finally do it last Aug and I hope to do it again this summer.

OHHHHHHH WDW has lots of frozen Coke! These are my usual spots.

MK (I don't really recommend because it tastes like you're drinking Tiana's Bayou Adventure with MK water)
The Lunching Pad (Tomorrowland)
Prince Eric's Village Market (Fantasyland)

DHS
KRNR The Rock Station (Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster)
Peevy’s Polar Pipeline (Left of Hollywood and Vine (high crowd days))
Ice Cold Hydraulics (Muppets Courtyard)
Sunset Ranch Market (Sunset Boulevard, BIG sign for Jack and Coke, but it has plain Frozen Coke)

Epcot
Cool Wash (Future World, Test Track - Small cup post refurb and you can put random things in it like pop rocks)
Refreshment Outpost (World Showcase, Africa)

AK
Drinkwhallah (Across from Yak & Yeti TS)

DS
Coca-Cola store (rooftop bar)

Locations do change. I loved getting it by TSMM prior to the removal of Pixar Place. Epcot had them in America before Regal Eagle, at the Land Cart prior to the refurb, and at Club Cool prior to being relocated next to Creations. Club Cool would actually give you a FREE one on your birthday! Good times. There could be more locations. I try to keep my notepad on my phone current. If anyone knows of more I will gladly add them to my list.

 

[Girlstar30]

Does a frozen rum and coke count? I got one at AK

Plan to go on the days that you can get yourself those free ice cream bars

 

[Girlstar30]

What is the best weather time to go in Florida? We went in January thinking we'd escape the cold and it was freezing

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

What is the best weather time to go in Florida? We went in January thinking we'd escape the cold and it was freezing

Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, and Apr. I think March and November have been our favorites temp-wise, so far.

 

[Girlstar30]

Oct, Nov, Dec, Mar, and Apr. I think March and November have been our favorites temp-wise, so far.

Does it start to get hot in May? that is usually one of my favorite times to travel

 

[MerlinandtheMouse]

Does it start to get hot in May? that is usually one of my favorite times to travel

We did the first week of May 2 yrs ago, our welcome home stay actually, and it was perfection. That being said, I’ve read in multiple places May has been really hot the last couple years so that’s why I didn’t include it YMMV

 

[Girlstar30]

We did the first week of May 2 yrs ago, our welcome home stay actually, and it was perfection. That being said, I’ve read in multiple places May has been really hot the last couple years so that’s why I didn’t include it YMMV

I have a feeling after reading this thread and going in September I will want to stick to the "safe" months

 

[PolyRob]

Does it start to get hot in May? that is usually one of my favorite times to travel

Late October and early November have been the best consistent weather for me personally in FL. Earlier in October is hotter and closer to peak hurricane season and later in November near December can be frigid with humidity at night.

May is always rainy compared to March and April. May is also Lovebug season in FL.

 

[Girlstar30]

Late October and early November have been the best consistent weather for me personally in FL. Earlier in October is hotter and closer to peak hurricane season and later in November near December can be frigid with humidity at night.

May is always rainy compared to March and April. May is also Lovebug season in FL.

I am afraid to ask what that means Another noseeums situation lol

 

[VGCgroupie]

I am afraid to ask what that means Another noseeums situation lol

I loved the post because I love the thought of love bugs not even knowing what they are

 

[Girlstar30]

I loved the post because I love the thought of love bugs not even knowing what they are

Oh hellll no just looked it up *** Why tho

 

[VGCgroupie]

Oh hellll no just looked it up *** Why tho

Well now I have to

 

[Girlstar30]

At least they dont bite?

 

[VGCgroupie]

Thats what those are?!! On our trip we kept getting followed by these 2 headed monster bugs!! Had no idea those were love bugs.

 

[Girlstar30]

Thats what those are?!! On our trip we kept getting followed by these 2 headed monster bugs!! Had no idea those were love bugs.

Why the cute name and so ugly lollll