How bad (hot & humid) is the weather in mid Sept?

[SoosieQ]

We usually always go in September. Yes it is hot but you are in and out of a/c so that makes it better. Plus it is worth it to get the low crowds.

 

[4boysrus]

We live in North Ga and it's been a week here, and I've been using it to prepare us for Disney in September.

I think that everyone has their own heat threshold. If it's too hot for you all, then you know not to go back in September! That's the way I'm looking at it for us anyway.

Hope you have a great trip!

 

[mpls_mm]

I'm from Florida, we're going in September too. It can't be that unbearable, millions of people live there. The only time I found it completely unbearable was after I had my son and was 20 lbs overweight, but then again I was hot everywhere I went. Lol. We dress lightly and have those misters and take breaks and it is fine, knock on wood.

 

[GoofyKidd]

Let me preface this by stating that I hate hot weather, especially humidity. We went last September and would go back in a heartbeat then. Yes, it was hot, but you literally walk right onto rides. Our first morning in MK, my DH said, "we've ridden more in 45 minutes than we did in an entire day last May." And that was the truth. In my opinion, waiting in line all day and only getting a handful of rides in is not worth it and is almost unbearable if you have little ones with you. If you can ride so many rides in the morning, you can afford to go back for an afternoon swim and return in the evening without feeling like you're "missing" something.

 

[jewelshouse]

For those of us going in Sept. I just went to WalMart and they have these little battery operated fans for $1. I bought 3, one for each kiddo to save until we go. They give out pretty good air and they were in the hardware section with the regular fans.

Actually I may just go ahead and buy 3 more so my kids can use them this summer too.

 

[TGaines107]

I've been to DW four seperate times in Sept (outta about a dozen total trips) and we loved it. Being from Virginia, it really wasnt much different than here. Highs in the low 90's but hey, half your time is spent on rides or eating in some building (would recommend ADR's). However, you dont really have lines in excess of 20 minutes, 30 at the most. I'd rather go in September than in May and it definitely beats any of the summer months. Of course, you'll have the occassional shower but all in all, highly recommended on my end. I have kids who are now 8, 5 & 2 and all did September quite well as babies or toddlers. There's just too much to do down there and most of it inside. Crowds aren't bad at all...recommended!

 

[BethEJo]

hey guys!

I'll be at WDW for the 1st two weeks of Sept. I am actually supposed to be there now but we had to cancel the holiday after a member of party fell ill. And now, beginning of Sept is the only time we can go...
gotta be honest, i know it's gonna be warm but no where near as hot as some people are describing it.
Hope we can cope - we dont get an awful lot of hot days here in the UK haha
Shorts and tank tops all the way I take it...

 

[DisneygirlTeacher]

The truth is it is still very, very hot and humid in September. Bring sunscreen, hats and drink lots and lots of water. If the park is not as crowded that will help because the lines might not be as long so you won't have to stand in the sun. Go into every air conditioned place you can find and take it slow. I live in Florida and we don't go in the parks in the summer all the way until November! We've even had some very warm Christmas times, too...and Halloween is always hot here!

 

[KPLC]

What are the crowds like the last week of August - we will be there 24 - 31 Aug.

 

[cmesq61]

Let me preface this by stating that I hate hot weather, especially humidity. We went last September and would go back in a heartbeat then. Yes, it was hot, but you literally walk right onto rides. Our first morning in MK, my DH said, "we've ridden more in 45 minutes than we did in an entire day last May." And that was the truth. In my opinion, waiting in line all day and only getting a handful of rides in is not worth it and is almost unbearable if you have little ones with you. If you can ride so many rides in the morning, you can afford to go back for an afternoon swim and return in the evening without feeling like you're "missing" something.

I am so glad to hear this! We are going the last week of September, after free dining. In an effort to cope with the extreme heat and humidity, we have very early breakfast ADRs everyday (7:40 is the latest one) so we can take advantage of EMH & lower crowds. Lunch ADRs in the park we are visiting that day, and then back to the Poly for pool & nap/rest time out of the heat of the day. Three months from today!

 

[biscuitgirl]

Honestly, I don't see what the big fuss is about. It isn't hotter than summer, and a lot more people go then. I think if you prepare yourself for the heat, you should be fine. Like many people said, the lines are short, so you won't be standing outside for long amounts of time waiting to get on rides. Plus there are many indoor attractions. Plenty of people return every year for free dining, so the heat can't be that bad, can it?

My DH and I are going to Disney for the first time this Sept as well. We will be there Sept 20-29 and are staying at POR too! Maybe we will see you. I will have my LGMHs on display! I am planning to bring a collapsible water bottle that my husband can carry in his pocket. I will also be wearing shorts and tank tops all week long. I don't mind the heat too much - born and raised in AL myself. I remember going running in the 100+ weather last summer and in all honesty it wasn't that bad. I'm going to be waaay too excited about everything to let some heat bog me down!

 

[pocahontasgal87]

I'll be staying at the cornado springs from sept 14th to the 20th, cannot wait!! tooo excited!!

 

[Tina1]

I've been in Sept twice and felt the heat was hot but doable. Now I had a feeling 2007 was going to be a hot year so we went in Oct. This year we are going back for free dining the end of Sept. I'm hoping the odds are with us this year, since last year was so hot this year has to be cooler I've been in early May twice. The second time the weather was over 100 Being from MI and going through that thing called hot flashes can't say I enjoyed myself. Now we tried Jan and the weather in MI was warmer then FL So who to say what the weathers going to be Just be happy you get to go . I also keep a zip lock bag with a wash cloth that you can keep filling with ice. Nothing better then laying it across your neck when its hot. Tina

 

[PrincessBelle39]

I asked my sister the same question (she goes to wdw multiple times a year)
and she broke it down for me as follows.

October&November=nice weather ,some rain, medium crowds
December=cooler, nice weather, very crowded at christmas.

Do you know if this time period is warm enough for pool time?

We went last year from 28 November to 26 December and there were only a few days that we were not able to swim. Most of the time it was in the high 70's low 80's. Even Christmas Day.