**Official August 2011** Post your dates and resort!

[amandaluvsgoofy]

We were there at the end of August last year and the crowds were quite low. We got a lot of baby swap passes that we never used because so many rides were walk-ons! It was free dining last year, too.

Amanda

I remember going in early August two years ago and worried about crowds. But then I was kind of relieved because I knew lots of people were going in late August to take advantage of free dining. Although my problem still lies in the fact a lot of schools will still be on summer vacation (hence why we're able to go). Let's just hope crowds are manageable for us!

 

[Sacha_L]

Happy Birthday to me! At the big Family dinner last night I brought up adding an extra day to our trip and everyone jumped right on board! Our new dates are August 22nd-August 30th at POP!

 

[Arenita]

Six months!!!

 

[sherabby]

I remember going in early August two years ago and worried about crowds. But then I was kind of relieved because I knew lots of people were going in late August to take advantage of free dining. Although my problem still lies in the fact a lot of schools will still be on summer vacation (hence why we're able to go). Let's just hope crowds are manageable for us!

I hope so too! I found our pre-trip report. Sorry your daughter is sick right now. My son is battling a bad cold...might have walking pnemonia again along with an ear infection. Headed to the doctors tomorrow am since they couldn't fit us in today.

 

[kidsrfun]

My husband and I are HOPEFULLY going Sunday Aug 28 - Saturday Sept 3!!! (We have some family medical issues that might make us have to cancel, but for now... this is the plan!!) I can't wait to go!!!! We will be staying at the Pop again! We just love this resort! It's simple and cheap... yet so much fun!! It's perfect for us! I had thought about booking at Shades of Green because they are having a fall discount sale... but I love being on the dining plan, and that's not offered if we stay at SOG. There's nothing better than knowing that everything is paid for (except alcohol and tips) when we get there! LOVE IT!

Btw... my husband doesn't know that I'm booking this!! I'm hoping to surprise him!! hee hee!!!

 

[atsolomon]

Hi all,

I just found out that Southwest lets you book a flight and change flights without an additional fee. You either pay the difference the new flight is more expensive or get a credit you have to use within a year if the new flight is cheaper.

Apparently there's some big advertising campaign about this because all my coworkers looked at me strangely when I told them this is news to me. ;-)

I can pull the trigger and book the flights! Woo Hoo!

About August/free dining crowd levels: I was at WDW w/free dining back in Aug 2008. While it was more crowded on average than I had experienced in March/April trips it wasn't crazy busy. The exception was the Magic Kingdom the Sunday night before Labor Day. It was an Extra Magic Hour evening and I had never seen it that busy. The next day on Labor Day Monday the park was practically empty. Every attraction was a walk on in the morning.

Hope the above was helpful.

--Adam

 

[amandaluvsgoofy]

I hope so too! I found our pre-trip report. Sorry your daughter is sick right now. My son is battling a bad cold...might have walking pnemonia again along with an ear infection. Headed to the doctors tomorrow am since they couldn't fit us in today.

I think crowds will be manageable as long as you plan ahead (you know, go early, take a break, go back). And thanks, she is much better! Of course now she bit her lip since she's not totally use to her new teeth! I'm so sorry to hear about your son!! I hope he is feeling better and makes a quick recovery!! :

 

[Peapicker]

We will be joinging the August crowd:
August 28th-September 4th
Coronado Springs

 

[pas130]

Changed to a theme park view at BLT yesterday. I feel very fortunate one became available with the discount, I was booked BLV. And.................today we are PAID IN FULL

 

[Disneyfreak616]

We are booked August 17th-29th at CSR!!!! My longest trip EVER!! So excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[mrFDNY]

Hi gang,

I posted way back in this thread, that i was most likely going in august. Well, i did it! We are booked @ Cbr august 15-24, I'm too excited to sleep!! Plus we are going to celebrate our son's first birthday ( 8/20) And our oldest son's 11th birthday a little early (Oct). Let the planning begin!

 

[ricklz]

We're staying at Port Orlean's Riverside
August 19 - 26, 2011
2nd Disney trip for my wife and I...for our kids, it's their first trip down.
We're all so excited!!!

 

[tariqsmom]

Let the countdown begin... Set for August 21-27. This will be a special trip because my sister will be back from Afghanistan from a 15 month tour and what a better way to have a welcome home party than at Disney. This will be our first stay at the Shades of Green Resort.. usually we always book at AKL.
See you all!!

 

[4disneygenerations]

Aug 23 to Aug 31 POFQ. Grandkids are already asking how many more days I can't help but laugh because I keep checking the number myself

 

[melmar136]

We'll be there in Aug too... 8/20-8/25 at POR and then 8/25-8/28 on the Dream! Can't wait!!!

 

[cormmac3]

We are planning on arriving 8/19-8/28
12 of us all at the POP! Can not wait to make our dining reservations Sunday am!

 

[gracy_hm]

August 28-Check into AKL request Concierge Upgrade for a fee I'm sure. Have my best friend go to the the room to find a new cocktail dress for her. Send her over to the salon at the Grand Floridian for any hair styles/treatments she wants as I get dressed for the Chefs Table at Victoria and Alberts. Leave GF for the Magic Kingdom for Magic Memories and YOu projection Mapping and a late night HM Ride.

August 29-Early morning trip out to Disney Studios to get on new Star Tours. Then afternoon tea at Animal Kingdom Lodge followed by a Jiko Lunch. Back to the Studio for Fantasmic Package at Brown Derby

August 30'th- Animal Kingdom Theme Park lounge relax and no rushing. Yak and Yeti- I need Rare Tuna

August 31'st- Send my best friend for a minimum of 4 house of treatments at Grand Floridian Spa. Then Take them over to Soarin! Enjoy illuminations Then ... and this is very important Ralgn Road Pub! I planned this trip as an excuse to get to the bread and butter pudding!

September 1-Magic Kingdom, Ride the Train, "dance down main street humming got a whale of a tale to tell you lads" Get my hair cut at the barber shop. Find the Dapper Dans. Sit in the rose garden. Dance through the whole park smiling at sterangers and absorbing the passion and excitment of everyone around.

September 2- Blow out day! Anything you wanted to do again or see again or taste again. California Grill timed to fireworks that evening.

September third-Jiko, use up some snack credits and say goodbye until FLE opens

Love to everyone!

I am so excited for all of us and so thankful we are fortnate enough to have this opritunity.

 

[gracy_hm]

We'll be there in Aug too... 8/20-8/25 at POR and then 8/25-8/28 on the Dream! Can't wait!!!

That sound like so much fun! Let us know how the cruise is

 

[sunshineNJ]

We will be staying @ BC for the first time this Aug 25-31. I can't wait!!!

 

[gretchenohar@hotmail]

Aug 23 to Aug 31 POFQ. Grandkids are already asking how many more days I can't help but laugh because I keep checking the number myself

Too funny - I could have written this myself!
Can't wait for August!