August?

[PrettyMinnie]

We are contemplating a trip for this August. We have only been to WDW in April/May, what should I expect as far as crowds, heat, etc?

We are warm weather people and don't mind the Florida summers, I just would like a general idea.

Thanks!

[faline]

Very hot and very humid - almost daily thundershowers - some of which can be quite intense but are usually short lived.

Crowds are heavier at the beginning of the month and begin to ebb throughout the month with the end of the month being much less crowded than the beginning.

[SBETigg]

As Faline said. Keep in mind that the very hot and humid can seem even more intense when you're out in parks all day, on pavement. It's manageable, but you do need to stay hydrated and look for frequent opportunities to get out of the sun. I love the heat, but even I find that the sheer intensity and humidity does wear me down faster and we move at a slower pace in August than we do at other times of year.

[PlutoPlanet]

We go in August every year. The first half of the month is crowded as summer is. The second half of the month is less crowded as parts of the country start school. You do get thunderstorms just about every afternoon and many evenings. We even got stuck in Orlando because of a hurricane one year.

[barnaby]

Ditto for what everyone said - hot, humid, daily rain, low crowds the end of month.
Although my last trip, it was hotter in NJ, then it was at WDW.

We went 2 years ago the 3rd week of August and liked so much we are booked the end of August this year.

If you don't mind the weather, it is a great time to go.

[mgmnut]

Hot, Humid, sticky!

We are in the same boat, going at the end of Aug this year. We went in July last year, we were fully prepared for the heat (mentally) and didn't think it was too bad. Although, I think July last year was pretty cool weather for FLA standards.

As long as you preare yourself, and don't think it is going to feel like May (My favorite time to go), I think you will be fine.

Try to get out of the sun mid day. Try something like a Park in the morn, pool in the afternoon, back to a park at night. Or, save indoor attractions (A/C) for the times of 11am - 2 or 3pm like Hall of Presedents, POTC, Carousel of Progress, etc. Eat TS for lunch (or indoor CS) out of the heat to recharge the batteries. Aug should deffinately be doable with the proper plan. At least that is what I am telling meself.

Remember, plenty of water (and frozen Mickey Bars )

Have fun planning!