*** The Official August 2019 thread ***

FP day today. I was unable to get FOP or SDD on any day up to 60+5. There was some late times available for SDD at 60+6 but we're heading home that day. Pretty much everything else had availability. I'll keep trying to modify for FOP and SDD, otherwise we'll rope drop or go late in the day. If crowd levels stay as low as currently predicted, I won't worry. Our countdown chain is getting short!
 
FP day today. I was unable to get FOP or SDD on any day up to 60+5. There was some late times available for SDD at 60+6 but we're heading home that day. Pretty much everything else had availability. I'll keep trying to modify for FOP and SDD, otherwise we'll rope drop or go late in the day. If crowd levels stay as low as currently predicted, I won't worry. Our countdown chain is getting short!

Oh man. That’s not good about FOP & SDD.
 
FP day today. I was unable to get FOP or SDD on any day up to 60+5. There was some late times available for SDD at 60+6 but we're heading home that day. Pretty much everything else had availability. I'll keep trying to modify for FOP and SDD, otherwise we'll rope drop or go late in the day. If crowd levels stay as low as currently predicted, I won't worry. Our countdown chain is getting short!

FP day for us too - We got SDD on 60+7 but in the afternoon. I wanted to avoid HS that close to SWGE opening but I the call of FP+ was too strong. If it's like DL it might even be quiet but I won't get my hopes up.

I was also able to get FOP for 60+6, also in the afternoon. Other than that I got most of what we wanted. It is exciting to see the countdown chain get short after making 200+ links for it!!
 


Okay so I know that we need to rework some of our days and move some stuff around. I was really hoping we wouldn't have to but all the FOP reports and SDD plus I just checking TP to see what fastpasses are left so I know my plans won't work unless more were to open up. But it might just be less stressful to move my days around now. FP day isn't until Sunday so dh and I can possibly sit down and try to figure it out.
 
Okay so I know that we need to rework some of our days and move some stuff around. I was really hoping we wouldn't have to but all the FOP reports and SDD plus I just checking TP to see what fastpasses are left so I know my plans won't work unless more were to open up. But it might just be less stressful to move my days around now. FP day isn't until Sunday so dh and I can possibly sit down and try to figure it out.

I was really surprised. My FPs for my Feb/March trip I was able to get SDD earlier in the week and earlier in the day than this time around. I think pushing it later (or at least having a backup plan ready for FP day) is a good idea.
 
I was really surprised. My FPs for my Feb/March trip I was able to get SDD earlier in the week and earlier in the day than this time around. I think pushing it later (or at least having a backup plan ready for FP day) is a good idea.

That's what I'm going to try to do. I've been stalking the fast pass availability tool on TP and it was looking pretty good until the most recent days popped up. I didn't have a problem the last 2 July trips with FOP and even last July with SDD and that was one of the first days it was open. Bummer but it is what it is. And at least I have a heads up so it won't be a shock on fastpass day. It's less stressful knowing now.

Okay now to rework some plans and start stalking dining again. Does Disney planning ever end? :P
 


We also decided to drop our Cape May dinner for Homecomin' last night. We like Cape May but we've done it before and decided to try something new. Anyone eat there? I have only seen one bad review. The rest I've read were glowing.
 
August 2019 roll call

Wayland 10 Jul 28 - Aug 6 AKL Jambo
Timhags Jul 29 - Aug 5 Holiday Inn, Disney Springs
DisneyDreamer Jul 29 - Aug 8 CBR
Corrine 1973 Jul 30 - Aug 5 CBR
angelinaxox Jul 30 - Aug 7 GF
beltane Jul 30 - Aug 13 IDrive
mindystar Jul 31 - Aug 6 POR
Sanda Thorne Jul 31 - Aug 6 Poly
TheSouthernBelle Aug 2 - Aug 6 BWI
fire616 Aug 2 - Aug 9 POP
JoshMom5 Aug 2 - Aug 10 Boardwalk
kippynumber1 Aug 2 - Aug 10 BCV
KNJWDW Aug 2 - Aug 10 Coronado Gran Destino Tower
PlutoIsHerFav Aug 2 - Aug 7 CR Aug 7 - Aug 10 YC
RoundtownGirl Aug 2 - Aug 11 POR
Samantha Morgan Aug 3 - Aug 6 CSR
dachsie Aug 3 - Aug 7 CBR
Derek Demsher Aug 3 - Aug 10 CSR
Aurora2017 Aug 3 - Aug 10 PoP
Bama Mom Aug 3 - Aug 10 WL
JJJDisneyBuckeyes Aug 3 - Aug 10 CSR
Mary Alberts Aug 3 - Aug 10 BWI
ChimneyJim Aug 3 - Aug 11 Coronado
dancergirlsmom Aug 3 - Aug 4 POP Aug 4 - Aug 11 SSR
Funfire240 Aug 3 - Aug 11 POP
Diogo Inheiro Aug 3 - Aug 12 Poly
ReelRedHead Aug 3 - Aug 14 POR
123SA Aug 3 - Aug 17 ASMu
MouseDad Aug 4 - Aug 10 ASMu
Vickie Mabey Aug 4 - Aug 10 CBR
AsDreamersDo Aug 5 - Aug 10 POP
ChimneyJim Aug 6 - Aug 11 Contemporary
Becky Mouse Aug 6 - Aug 13 Split stay Fort Wilderness & The Swan
czechplz Aug 6 - Aug 13 BC
Harmacist Aug 6 - Aug 14 YC
OurLaughingPlace Aug 6 - 14 PORS 14 - 16 Beach Club 16 - 17 Contemporary
Tomh Aug 6 - Aug 20 Off Site Venetian Bay
kylenne Aug 7 - Aug 12 POFQ
sfbank Aug 7 - Aug 17 BWI
Disneylover99 Aug 7 - Aug 21 POP
cmarsh31 Aug 8 - Aug 12 CSR
manfred4247 Aug 8 - Aug 15 ASMu
Deleys on whEleys Aug 8 - Aug 13 ASMu
Erinmc3 Aug 8 - Aug 16 POP
YesterDark Aug 8 - Aug 14 POR Aug 15 - Aug 16 CBR
Minkishly Aug 8 - Aug 23 PoP / AoA
iivye Aug 9 - Aug 12 BWV
InWonderlandMom Aug 9 - Aug 12 AOA
Templemom Aug 9 - Aug 12 ??
Nikki0401 Aug 9 - Aug 13 BC Aug 13 - 17 Poly
rlk Aug 9 - Aug 13 POP Aug 13 - Aug 20 BCV
PixiePins Aug 9 - Aug 16 ?
22Tink Aug 10 - Aug 17 POP
dtaylor98 Aug 10 - Aug 24 POP
ScaryTales Aug 11 - Aug 15 OKW
MT813 Aug 11 - Aug 14 POP Aug 14 - Aug 16 YC
MDHoss Aug 11 - Aug 17 POP
jmg5324 Aug 11 - Aug 18 POP
DISNEY1975 Aug 11 - Aug 19 Poly
ISeeTheLight105 Aug 12 - Aug 20 Fort Wilerness Campsites
MLB1974 Aug 12 - Aug 17 AKL Aug 17 - Aug 20 POP
omniscientmommy Aug 12 - Aug 22 offsite
MISSYLEXI Aug 13 - Aug 26 OKW
Jaimetropmickey Aug 13 - Aug 27 POP
AdrienneP23 Aug 13 - Aug 20 SSR
luvmy2babies Aug 14 - Aug 20 ASM?
eeyore29 Aug 14 - Aug 23 AKL
pd1138 Aug 14 - Aug 23 CSR
skysmom99 Aug 15 - Aug 19 ASsports
KimmiP Aug 15 - Aug 22 Wilderness Lodge
winnieofpooh Aug 15 - Aug 23 GF
CruisinPetey Aug 16 - Aug 23 CBR
The13thLetter Aug 16 - Aug 24 BC
TI double-GUH ER Aug 16 - Aug 26 Contemporary
mom2clr Aug 17 - Aug 21 PoP
Lakegirl Aug 17 - Aug 23 VWL/BRV (expecting to change resorts)
kbender295 Aug 17 - Aug 24 Wilderness Cabins
Mousemommy1 Aug 17 - Aug 24 AOA
DaniMoon Aug 17 - Aug 26 AS Sports
disneyAndi14 Aug 17 - Aug 20 YC Aug 20 - Aug 26 GF
Aimee Wolfe Aug 17 - Aug 31 ASMU
Ferrentinos Aug 17 - Aug 24 AoA Aug 24 - Aug 31 BWV
krd315 Aug 18 - Aug 24 AS Sports
Newsies Aug 18 - Aug 24 Poly
han22735 Aug 18 - Aug 28 BMW
Squirrel29 Aug 18 - Aug 29 CBR
ToddlerMom311 Aug 19 - Aug 23 POP
trackchik6 Aug 19 - Aug 24 AKL
Vdh730 Aug 19 - Aug 24 CCV
BasilofBakeryStre Aug 19 - Aug 25 CBR
spurk5532 Aug 19 - Aug 27 CBR
capegirl Aug 19 - Aug 29 SOG
BlondePirateofSC Aug 20 - Aug 25 AoA
Halloweenqueen Aug 20 - Aug 23 POP Aug 23 - Aug 26 WL
McFlea Aug 20 - Aug 26 POR
Nanaji Aug 20 - Aug 27 ASM
hattrickmom Aug 20 - Aug 29 POP
dec2009mama Aug 21 - Aug 31 POP
Rileygirl Aug 21 - Sept 1 Poly
Jonese1977 Aug 22 - Aug 27 GF
Mascara&MouseEars Aug 22 - Aug 28 YC
Diasmom Aug 22 - Aug 26 AKL Aug 26 - Aug 30 BC
Soph&HanMom Aug 23 - Aug 25 POFQ
NJlauren Aug 23 - Aug 30 YC
dnllmz Aug 23 - Aug 31 BC
succorso1 Aug 23 - Aug 31 CS
Aj1129 Aug 24 - Aug 29 GF
my2lovedisney Aug 24 - Aug 30 POR
OhanaMomma Aug 24 - Aug 31 Grand Floridian Villas
Tinker_Belle Aug 24 - Aug 31 Pop to BCV
Trinity88 Aug 24 - Aug 31 PoP
Wood Nymph Aug 24 - Aug 31 WL
Mrs Grumpy Aug 24 - Sept 4 POP
TheOneWithThbeTriplets Aug 25 - Aug 28 BC
MarkinNM Aug 25 - Sept 1 AKL
Pirate princess 2 Aug 25 - Sept 1 POP
Princess Michele Aug 25 - Sept 1 AKV
loislane Aug 26 - Sept 2 POP
siren0119 Aug 26 - Sept 3 ASMu
JacLynne Aug 26 - Sept 8 OKW
melana Aug 28 - Aug 31 ASM
beck00 Aug 29 - Sept 2 POP
Glam Aug 29 - Sept 3 CS
caylene44 Aug 29 - Sept 5 CBR
mamamelody2 Aug 29 - Sept 7 POP
Karl66 Aug 30 - Sept 2 OKW
TJ Bryant Aug 30 - Sept 2 Off site Hyatt Place Lake Buena Vista
ArielSRL Aug 30 - Sept 3 CSR
MamaJessie Aug 31 - Sept 7 CBR
LSchaal. August 10- 18th Cabins Fort Wilderness
 
I feel like everyone is talking like there will be lower crowds this August before SWGE opens, but based on FP availability for FOP and SDD, I’m not so sure. Last year, availability for my party of 4 was better.
 
I feel like everyone is talking like there will be lower crowds this August before SWGE opens, but based on FP availability for FOP and SDD, I’m not so sure. Last year, availability for my party of 4 was better.

If it's any respite: I had a hard time booking for August 2017, and it was a lot less crowded than it was when I went Thanksgiving week 2019-- where I was able to book everything I wanted, including Slinky Dog Dash exactly when I wanted it (didn't book FOP, dad couldn't do it at the time, but there were several times open on booking morning). Anecdotal, I know, but I don't think I want to necessarily gage the crowds based off of advance FP+ booking, which just seems to be an increasingly popular service.
 
Ekkk FP day is Sunday and FoP is my only worry ideally I want it on 60+2 but will take 60+4 as a 2nd choice or 60+5 or 60+6 in that order....

I’m not sure where to look first I’m thinking 60+4 then go back to 60+2. I’m not worried about anything else as this point.... so stressful!!!
 
If it's any respite: I had a hard time booking for August 2017, and it was a lot less crowded than it was when I went Thanksgiving week 2019-- where I was able to book everything I wanted, including Slinky Dog Dash exactly when I wanted it (didn't book FOP, dad couldn't do it at the time, but there were several times open on booking morning). Anecdotal, I know, but I don't think I want to necessarily gage the crowds based off of advance FP+ booking, which just seems to be an increasingly popular service.

That makes me feel better!

Ekkk FP day is Sunday and FoP is my only worry ideally I want it on 60+2 but will take 60+4 as a 2nd choice or 60+5 or 60+6 in that order....

I’m not sure where to look first I’m thinking 60+4 then go back to 60+2. I’m not worried about anything else as this point.... so stressful!!!

Sunday is my day too. I would look at 60+4 first.
 
We also decided to drop our Cape May dinner for Homecomin' last night. We like Cape May but we've done it before and decided to try something new. Anyone eat there? I have only seen one bad review. The rest I've read were glowing.
We ate at Homecomin' last trip. I liked it, DH was not impressed but not disappointed, if that makes sense. The best thing we had was the fried green tomatoes. :) I had a chicken and donut platter, which was good. Drinks were fun - and the place was very cute and laid back. The kids did not like the breading on the chicken, but they are ridiculously picky, so I wouldn't go by them. DH and I both said we wouldn't mind going back, but it's not a must do. Hope that helps!
 
We also decided to drop our Cape May dinner for Homecomin' last night. We like Cape May but we've done it before and decided to try something new. Anyone eat there? I have only seen one bad review. The rest I've read were glowing.

I think you made a really great call. Homecomin' is my family's favorite restaurant on property! If you're a southern homestyle comfort food fiend like we are, you're going to have the best time there. The southern "vibe" is warm and welcoming without being over the top, the service is great, and of course: the food is among the best we've ever had at Disney. Here's my review of our Nov. 2018 visit, and here are some photos of what we ate:

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Ahhhh... so close, but yet so far!

Did my FPs at my 60. No SDD ( is 2nd day of trip), but I did get FOP for anytime I wanted at 60+5. Everything else I wanted was available at 7am on my 60, though when I went to work and showed a coworker the message about no availability for SDD, I saw many many other attractions were not available as well. I guess booking at 7am is key.

Starting to slowly pack..really just going through clothes, seeing what I still need to buy. Got a good 30% off entire purchase coupon for CVS a few days ago, so stocked up on our sunscreen and sundries. Amazon orders of pool shoes, ponchos and MNSSHP shirts have been placed. My daughters custom made (Etsy) Evie costume should arrive any second now. Scored on Disney Store's twice upon a year sale for apparel, autograph books and a cute tote bag. Cracked and bought H2O Glow Party tix this morning :)

Its all coming together and our trip will come quickly. What scares me is it will go quickly too :( Why cant we extend day hours on vacations? We should get 50 hours a day on our trips!
 
We got a package in the mail yesterday, our second set of luggage. The third set was just shipped today, and should be here by the middle of the week. We got the first set a couple of weeks back, and have been slowly placing things we will take with us into it. Not in any particular order, just together in the luggage so we know where it all is when the time comes to pack it. I spent some time yesterday putting together a list on the Wal Mart website so we can quickly order for pick up on our arrival day.
 
Does anyone here fly with a C-PAP? Just curious if the resort gift shops have distilled water for purchase so we do't have to worry about packing that and worry about it leaking.
 

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