*** The Official August 2016 Thread! ***

[mommymanda]

An ad popped up on the bottom of my screen about a sand sculpture event at the swan and dolphin during my stay. I'm not sure if we'd fit it in, but sounds like it would be fun if we have an early enough arrival to go over and see since I'm not currently planning parks arrival night. Has anyone been? Is it admission or Swan & Dolphin guests only (we are staying CBR).

 

[Disneylover99]

An ad popped up on the bottom of my screen about a sand sculpture event at the swan and dolphin during my stay. I'm not sure if we'd fit it in, but sounds like it would be fun if we have an early enough arrival to go over and see since I'm not currently planning parks arrival night. Has anyone been? Is it admission or Swan & Dolphin guests only (we are staying CBR).

I was looking at this as well. The Disney blog indicates it's open to the general public and it's the first one ever.
http://thedisneyblog.com/2016/06/29/sand-sculpture-event-coming-swan-dolphin-resort/

 

[figmentfan423]

I was looking at this as well. The Disney blog indicates it's open to the general public and it's the first one ever.
http://thedisneyblog.com/2016/06/29/sand-sculpture-event-coming-swan-dolphin-resort/

Shoot it starts right after we leave

 

[tlcdoula]

Anyone think Park hours will be extended in August? The latest MK is open during out stay is 9-10pm. We are there Aug 26-Sept 3

 

[Disneylover99]

Anyone think Park hours will be extended in August? The latest MK is open during out stay is 9-10pm. We are there Aug 26-Sept 3

I don't know. I hope so. We like to do a late night or two at the MK.

 

[Tomh]

Anyone think Park hours will be extended in August? The latest MK is open during out stay is 9-10pm. We are there Aug 26-Sept 3

I was thinking that they might extend closings until 11pm at MK, but your stay is pretty late in August, so I am not so sure for you.

 

[Born 2B a Princess]

I'm also hoping they extend the park hours...we're there August 10-14.....last time we were there in August (about the same time) the closing times were definitely later.

 

[Ferrentinos]

Got the Star Wars Dessert party all booked! Woohoo!

 

[anjalee6]

Our dates have changed.

31 July- 10 August - anjalee6 - July 31-August 1 (Poly) August 1-7 (AKL) August 7-10 (Kidani Village)

 

[figmentfan423]

Got the Star Wars Dessert party all booked! Woohoo!

Congrats! Seeing they waited until the last minute I have 2 nights in which to catch them so the 280 is staying in my pocket! It's not that much to Disney but it's my little protest.

 

[DizzieMom2]

We just finalized our trip! 10 days/9 nights Aug 25th-Sept 3rd @ POR. It'll be my first trip staying on site, so that is exciting. We haven't been to Disney in 9 years and the last time we went my youngest was only 18 months old, so it is like her first time...

 

[Tomh]

I joined an August trip planning group on facebook. Never done that before, pretty cool. Looks like we might be putting together a memory maker share there as well. I hadn't planned on getting memory maker this time around, so I'm kind of excited about that. I am usually the photographer, so I'm not in most of my family pictures.

 

[mommymanda]

I joined an August trip planning group on facebook. Never done that before, pretty cool. Looks like we might be putting together a memory maker share there as well. I hadn't planned on getting memory maker this time around, so I'm kind of excited about that. I am usually the photographer, so I'm not in most of my family pictures.

I purchased MM last trip. Was unsure, but since I scrapbook I wanted a lot of photos including myself in some. I am no professional, but am the only one in my house who will snap a picture. I loved the MM shots, between the character interactions with my youngest and the looks on my oldest a face during rides it was worth it. Not to mention the magic shots and family pic we still have hanging on the wall. I just hope this years turn out the same.

 

[Tomh]

I purchased MM last trip. Was unsure, but since I scrapbook I wanted a lot of photos including myself in some. I am no professional, but am the only one in my house who will snap a picture. I loved the MM shots, between the character interactions with my youngest and the looks on my oldest a face during rides it was worth it. Not to mention the magic shots and family pic we still have hanging on the wall. I just hope this years turn out the same.

At $150 I wasn't going to do it, but with a share bringing the cost down to $30 or less per family, I'm all in!

 

[Happy2BGoofy]

Heading home for August 28 to September 1st!!! Please add us to the list.

BTW:
For those asking, according to My Disney Experience and Fastpass reservations the MK will be open until 11 pm on August 31, 2016.

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

I am really getting excited about spending some quality time with my family at WDW in only 32 days!
What things are you looking forward to the most? Trying anything new?
We are excited about trying these things for the first time ...
Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise
EMM at MK - REALLY excited about this event!
Illuminations Dessert Party by our TA
Contemporary

It's been fun passing the time with you August Disers! Now, hurry up and get here August

 

[anjalee6]

I am really getting excited about spending some quality time with my family at WDW in only 32 days!
What things are you looking forward to the most? Trying anything new?
We are excited about trying these things for the first time ...
Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise
EMM at MK - REALLY excited about this event!
Illuminations Dessert Party by our TA
Contemporary

It's been fun passing the time with you August Disers! Now, hurry up and get here August

We are looking forward to our baby's first trip.

We looking forward to trying the Poly since the renovations.

Looking forward to AKL (our happy place)!

Star Wars fireworks.

 

[Disneylover99]

I am really getting excited about spending some quality time with my family at WDW in only 32 days!
What things are you looking forward to the most? Trying anything new?
We are excited about trying these things for the first time ...
Pirates and Pals Fireworks Cruise
EMM at MK - REALLY excited about this event!
Illuminations Dessert Party by our TA
Contemporary

It's been fun passing the time with you August Disers! Now, hurry up and get here August

We're also looking forward to so many brand new places/things/experiences this trip.......

Driving down
Hard rock Hotel and Universal
The Poly
Coronado Springs
The water parks (I can't believe I've never been before)
Hoop de Doo and Spirit of Aloha
And all those new restaurants at Disney Springs - I'm hoping to eat somewhere new this trip, but I can't decide where.
It's really coming quick now!!!!

 

[OurLaughingPlace]

We're also looking forward to so many brand new places/things/experiences this trip.......

Driving down
Hard rock Hotel and Universal
The Poly
Coronado Springs
The water parks (I can't believe I've never been before)
Hoop de Doo and Spirit of Aloha
And all those new restaurants at Disney Springs - I'm hoping to eat somewhere new this trip, but I can't decide where.
It's really coming quick now!!!!

Typhoon Lagoon is so much fun! My personal favourite is the lazy river, but my kids absolutely LOVE the wave pool. Seriously hang on in the wave pool. It can really take you out! We also enjoyed the swimming at shark reef and the great family slides. Warning... wedgie will occur on Humunga Kowabunga

 

[Disneylover99]

Typhoon Lagoon is so much fun! My personal favourite is the lazy river, but my kids absolutely LOVE the wave pool. Seriously hang on in the wave pool. It can really take you out! We also enjoyed the swimming at shark reef and the great family slides. Warning... wedgie will occur on Humunga Kowabunga

The lazy river sounds like my speed.
Thanks for the wedgie advice!