I know it's going to be hot and miserable, but August tips/hints?

The water suggestion is not an exaggeration -other than that we usually make it for rope drop, leave around 1/2PM to hit the pool or just relax, then head back at night for a few hours. Expect some torrential downpours, so pack ponchos. In the event of a tropical storm -go enjoy the empty parks ...you'd be surprised how many people stay away.
 
Moisture wicking clothes (Target has Champion brand shirts that are great, and moisture wicking socks). REI carries moisture wicking hiking shorts (Columbia brand) and undies. This really helps a lot.

I wear a large brimmed visor that covers my face. Not a full-fledged hat because that's too hot for me, but a visor.

Lots of water.

Mister fan.
 
Splash Mountain and Kali River Rapids on repeat. At Epcot we play in the fountains behind Journey into Imagination. Oh, and Mickey Bars. Lots and lots of Mickey Bars.

Seriously, we have gone in August on every trip, including last year during a sweltering heat wave. I did eventually give up on doing my makeup because it all sweated off. But it wasn't as bad as you might think. Shorts and tank tops, hit the pool midday and bring a change of clothes for each day. You will be fine.
 
We are going to Disney for our first summer trip in a few months and this has impacted touring and planning.

Packing - looser fitting clothes with the t-shirts that do not have a heavy iron-on. Extra sneakers and socks to be changed as often as possible. Sandals and ponchos for the rain. Something to put around the neck and/or cover ears from extended sun exposure.

Touring - we are Rope Drop folks, so that was no change for us. But we did consider morning Extra Magic Hours for this trip. Also, we are knowingly avoiding some things where standing/sitting outside for an extended period would be expected. For instance, we have more ADR's for lunch to avoid places like Flame Tree & Sleepy Hollow, and skipping Beauty & the Beast along with Flights of Wonder performances, or avoid waiting on lines at attractions like Tomorrowland Speedway. Conversely, going to a few extra indoor attractions that we might sometimes skip like 3-D movies or Animatronics. Also, the expectation is to enjoy the hotel swimming pool more in the early evenings and avoiding late meals (since we're eating bigger lunches) and likely spend fewer evenings Park Hopping (although, I understand why so many people head back after dark).

In general, we plan on exiting the Parks a bit earlier and just moving slower - that means instead of doing, let's say 16 things in 4 hours of Park touring, we'll maybe do 14 things.

Lastly, think about those FP+ - waiting inside an air conditioned Space Mountain for 45 minutes is not the same as waiting at fan-blowing Big Thunder Mountain for 45 minutes, particularly if you expect to be in the Parks mid-afternoon. Similarly, Buzz Lightyear versus Speedway - FP for Speedway makes more sense if you plan on doing both. Also, it might seem like a good idea to wait outside for Little Mermaid or Disney Jr. shows, but standing inside an air conditioned room waiting for Toy Story Mania for an hour might not seem so bad after all.
 
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take a collapsible water bottle that you can clip to your belt loops. my husband and I went on our honeymoon at the beginning of September and we used ours like no tomorrow! you can refill it for free at any quick service location. we would fill it up multiple times throughout the day but esp before you get in line for an attraction then by the time you get through and have been sipping on it, it will be empty and you can clip it to your belt loop and go on the ride! I will never go to the parks without one again! Also any time you can walk through a gift shop do it! they are always nice and cool inside!
 





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