We are looking into planning a 10 day trip to Disney from July 3-13. We have been to the world several times, but never in the dead of summer. Are we crazy? Is it so hot it is unbearable? Are crowds insane? Suggestions, thoughts, advice are always welcomed!
I love going during that time! We have done it a few years now and we have 3 bdays in our family during the first week in July so it makes for a great celebration.
Last year we went from July 1 to the 11 and it was great.....the year before we did July 3 - 13 and loved it. I've been in August and to me July was much more bearable than August humidity. We usually sleep in, swim, and then later in the afternoon get ready to go to the parks and stay 'til closing. We are not early risers anyway so this plan works great for us.
Last July there were evenings where I would have even worn a light sweater if I had one. It was beautiful. The days are HOT, but they weren't awful. It often rains in the late afternoons so that is when we leave the pool & get ourselves ready for park time and when the rain passes we head out.
We wear hats in the pool and either stay in the water or shade. Drink lots of fluids. Walk thru shops as much as you can while in the parks. I didn't think the crowds were horrid either, although we have been at Xmas, Thanksgiving, spring break.....I have also been during slower times which spoiled me - but compared to the holiday seasons I didn't think July 4 was too bad to handle. If you can close the parks the crowds leave after the fireworks/parades etc.
It is a different trip - definitely not a park marathoner, but we take it slower and it is more restful & relaxing than some of our WDW trips at other times of the year. Just make sure you make ADRs so you have a place to rest/cool off if you need it. #We do not go to AK. It is just TOO HOT AND HUMID. Both DH and I thought we were going to faint while at AK during our first summer trip. I actually felt panicky...neither of us spoke up about how awful we felt until later when we were back at the resort. AK is not our favorite park anyway, so we don't miss it. AK is torture in the summer heat.
Happy planning! We are booked for June 21 - June 29 this year to use up the last of our APs.
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. I think he has lost his mind
. Last year we went the first week of June, and the heat was bearable. I've been there many times in late June and July, and the last time I vowed NEVER to do it again (never say never, right?). As many people say on these boards, and my advice as well, just hit the parks early and late, and take breaks in between. Read your children and go at their pace, and of course keep everyone hydrated. It is hot, hot, hot, but it can be managed.
