please help what is end of aug like

[susie2]

hi we are trying to organize our trip for next year, we have been three times before in april, sept and october, but our eldest son starts secondary school this year so we can no longer take him out in term time any more, can any one please tell us the good and bad points of going the end of august around the 22nd any help would be gratefully excepted, we just havnt got a clue what to expect, thanks in advance susie2

 

[CamColt]

We went then last year and are going back again this year. Obviously we liked it.
We had expected it to be unbearably hot, but it wasnt. We did have more rain than we had expected...not just your typical midday downpour. The crowds were awesome!!!! There was very little wait for anything. We did get to the parks for opening time and used FPs so that helped a lot.
See you there!

 

[Lucky4me]

We went the third week of August in 1997. The temp averaged 95 with almost 100% humidity. At that time the parks were open until 11pm.

We'd sleep in, hit the pool, and go to the parks later, like 3pm. Or we'd get up for EE and go back to the hotel by noon, then go back after sunset. We still carried water bottles and sprays. The lines were managable, and if it were our only option, we'd go again!

 

[donac]

I've gone three times in middle to late Aug and I am planning another trip for this Aug. After the 15th the world slows down. The parks close a little earlier but the lines are not so bad. I've had a great time ther in Aug.

 

[allicat]

We went in Aug. 2001 and are going back at the end of this Aug. We had no rain at all but I know that is the exception not the rule! Just plan on some late afternoon showers, bring a poncho and have fun!

 

[Mike]

The best thing about August is that you don't have to plan a mid-day pool break. The pool comes to you .....every afternoon

 

[ebaynut31]

We will be there also and can't wait. I guess with the weather you get what you get. We will bring our spray fans with us.

Camcolt, when will you be there? We are going 8/24 to 9/1

 

[susie2]

thank you all for your replys, it doesnt sound as bad as we thought, we can book now knowing what to expect, dont mind the rain the kids love it as it not like english rain yours is warm !! thanks again susie2

 

[CamColt]

Ebaynut, we will be arriving at ASMO on the 24th, and leaving Saturday the 30th.

 

[JKMastalski]

When we went for the last couple of August's, it was SOOOO hot, almost unbearable for me! But the lines were pretty short and we could usually just walk right into any restaurant. So its up to you which is more important. The heat or getting onto everything!!!

 

[Dopey's twin Dippy]

We have been going to Disney the last few years in August also. We cant take daughter out of middle school. It is really hot, but we usually go to the parks in the morning. Take a break to swim or maybe go have lunch at a hotel other than ours. Then we go back to the parks. We have had great luck with park hours. Usually open later this time. This year we will there more near the middle of August. I hope the parks are still open late. We also take Amtrak, cause I have never liked flying. So we usually have the hotel for 8 or 9 nts. Its along ride home. lol. Have a great time. Make sure you drink alot of water.

 

[Kallison]

We are in the same situation - oldest son starting middle school and REFUSES to miss class. Whose kid are you - lol?! We will be there 8/21-8/31. Maybe we will run into you! I would rather take the heat than the crowds.