May vs. August

DereksMom713 · 10-11-2007

I'm in pre-planning stages. It'll be my family and my two friends (and their families) again. Before an hour ago, I thought the hotel was the only issue still up in the air. I was just reminded that the time of year is also up for decision. We went in May and really enjoyed ourselves. Everything was perfect, including the temperature. However, when we returned we tossed around the idea of trying August. Only, I didn't realize that it was never settled. I had gone in July of 2006 and can imagine how much worse August is. But, I know August has a whole lot of benefits to it, as well. So, I've created a list for both months, which lists pros and cons. Please add more to the lists.

May
pros
moderately priced
moderate weather (ability to see and do more)
moderate to low crowds

cons
children are still in school

August
pros
least expensive
low crowds
possible free dining (if on-site)

cons
uncomfortable weather (inability to see and do more)

Do you have any more pros or cons which could help me choose one month over the other?

Thanks.

**Dopey** · 10-11-2007

no, I have no cons to add.

I vote for May

You spend a lot of money, free food or not. You might as well enjoy all that you have listed above

TheGoofy1 · 10-11-2007

Yeah I can see your dilemma. If it were not for the free dinning I would say May but all the food. Whew! I just got back two weeks ago and I'm still full. I say if you can get the free dinning (and I put it that way because I thought they were changing the plan around) then go with August. Brave the heat and any teachers wrath. It's Disney or Bust!!!
Have fun!

maelae11 · 10-11-2007

A con for May is the Love bugs... Depending on the time in the month you go. We went last year during over memorial Day weekend and they were all over the place. They aren't harmful just annoying.

bethishooked · 10-11-2007

I have to suggest to move "low crowds" on the August Pro to a Con and change it to "high crowds" When we went in August, it was incrediably crowded and HOT. As long as your kids are not in high school, I would recommend May.

maelae11 · 10-11-2007

As far as the weather in August, the weather in NYC can get just as hot and sticky as a Florida in August. Northeast Heat waves really do STINK!!!

DereksMom713 · 10-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheGoofy1

Yeah I can see your dilemma. If it were not for the free dinning I would say May but all the food. Whew! I just got back two weeks ago and I'm still full. I say if you can get the free dinning (and I put it that way because I thought they were changing the plan around) then go with August. Brave the heat and any teachers wrath. It's Disney or Bust!!!
Have fun!

I have no idea if Free Dining will still exist in August 2008. I was just being hopeful. However, there is still a large possibility that I will be staying off-site anyway. So, if Free Dining is my only selling point for August, I may have to stay with May.

DereksMom713 · 10-11-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by maelae11

A con for May is the Love bugs... Depending on the time in the month you go. We went last year during over memorial Day weekend and they were all over the place. They aren't harmful just annoying.

I went in early May and the lovebugs were out. They were extremely annoying. But, not enough to reconsider the month of May.

DayDreamer · 10-11-2007

I loooooove May. I've gone twice mid month and didn't really see many love bugs; the weather and crowd level were perfect.

**MissDisney** · 10-11-2007

Hi DM...

We used to take the kids out of school each trip so we could enjoy May in WDW. We'd go the week before Memorial Day, so we were leaving on Saturday when the big crowds were just arriving for the holiday weekend.

The very best part for me was the Epcot Flower & Garden Show (I am an F&G junkie!). Plus that weather issue is a killer for my kids. DD is especially crabby when she gets hot (sorry, LittleMissDisney!). May for us has always been perfect weather! REALLY perfect.

Once, a gardener CM was putting a few extra pieces of ivy on the topiary of Belle in France. They do it with hairpins and little ivy plugs. She showed us how to do it, and I got to stick a tiny piece of ivy into Belle's skirt. A favorite memory!

Anyway, if I had the chance to plan a May trip, I would do it without any regard to any other time. Here is a photo of why:

SuiteDisney · 10-11-2007

Personally, I prefer May.

DayDreamer · 10-11-2007

I had no idea it was less crowded in August.

mousemom · 10-11-2007

You get my vote for May as well. I have been in May and it was perfect for us. I could not imagine going in August. The heat and long lines do not go well together. Perfect weather and able to do more go together.

rlcarmichael · 10-12-2007

Been there both times.

May can be pretty hot but August can be ungodly ESPECIALLY if you are not used to the HIGH humidity and high temp combination.

Schools start earlier there so many of the FL kids are back in school, but it's still plenty of people in the parks.

lovemysons · 10-12-2007

We were just there this past August, and I will not not not go in August again. It was really stinkin' hot, the crowds were pretty big in my opinion, and did I mention it was HOT??!!

I vote for May, lovebugs or not.

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DereksMom713 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: NYC Posts: 409	May vs. August I'm in pre-planning stages. It'll be my family and my two friends (and their families) again. Before an hour ago, I thought the hotel was the only issue still up in the air. I was just reminded that the time of year is also up for decision. We went in May and really enjoyed ourselves. Everything was perfect, including the temperature. However, when we returned we tossed around the idea of trying August. Only, I didn't realize that it was never settled. I had gone in July of 2006 and can imagine how much worse August is. But, I know August has a whole lot of benefits to it, as well. So, I've created a list for both months, which lists pros and cons. Please add more to the lists. May pros moderately priced moderate weather (ability to see and do more) moderate to low crowds cons children are still in school August pros least expensive low crowds possible free dining (if on-site) cons uncomfortable weather (inability to see and do more) Do you have any more pros or cons which could help me choose one month over the other? Thanks. __________________ DEREK's MOMMY is a.k.a. LUCIANA Avatar: Derek enjoying ice cream at Chef Mickey's. JULY 2006 (with family) - Hilton Grand Vacation Club, SeaWorld MAY 2007 (with family and friends) - Sheraton Vistana Villages, International Drive MAY 2008 (with family and friends) - POP Century AUGUST 2009 (with children and mom) - Animal Kingdom Lodge (+ Free Dining)...FINALLY! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Free Dining at AKL

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,486	Re: May vs. August no, I have no cons to add. I vote for May You spend a lot of money, free food or not. You might as well enjoy all that you have listed above __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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TheGoofy1 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Newnan, GA (About 7 hrs from WDW) Posts: 8	Re: May vs. August Yeah I can see your dilemma. If it were not for the free dinning I would say May but all the food. Whew! I just got back two weeks ago and I'm still full. I say if you can get the free dinning (and I put it that way because I thought they were changing the plan around) then go with August. Brave the heat and any teachers wrath. It's Disney or Bust!!! Have fun! __________________ Next trip, September 14, 2008

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maelae11 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Elmwood Park, NJ Posts: 260	Re: May vs. August A con for May is the Love bugs... Depending on the time in the month you go. We went last year during over memorial Day weekend and they were all over the place. They aren't harmful just annoying. __________________ Thanx, Dina 2002- Honeymoon (Boardwalk) 2003- Wilderness Lodge 2005-Contemporary, Became a DVC member 2006 Beach Club- First time using DVC 2006- Dec Wilderness Lodge Villas 2007 Boardwalk Memorial Day Weekend 2008 Boardwalk with the whole family!!! 2008 Boardwalk Nov X-mas with the mouse. 2009 April :Beach Club-Chris' Birthday @ WDW 2009- DEC OKW family gathering @ X-mas 2010 April- Chris' birthday again in WDW My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas with the Mouse 9 days 2 hours 6 minutes

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 920	Re: May vs. August I have to suggest to move "low crowds" on the August Pro to a Con and change it to "high crowds" When we went in August, it was incrediably crowded and HOT. As long as your kids are not in high school, I would recommend May. __________________ Sept, 2002 Animal Kingdom Lodge Sept, 2003 Caribean Beach Resort Jan, 2005 Animal Kingdom Lodge Aug, 2006 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night PopCentury) June, 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter August, 2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge (1 Night Sports) April, 2009 POFQ - Beth & Mom Trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT - MK View!!! 121 days 1 hours 43 minutes

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maelae11 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2006 Location: Elmwood Park, NJ Posts: 260	Re: May vs. August As far as the weather in August, the weather in NYC can get just as hot and sticky as a Florida in August. Northeast Heat waves really do STINK!!! __________________ Thanx, Dina 2002- Honeymoon (Boardwalk) 2003- Wilderness Lodge 2005-Contemporary, Became a DVC member 2006 Beach Club- First time using DVC 2006- Dec Wilderness Lodge Villas 2007 Boardwalk Memorial Day Weekend 2008 Boardwalk with the whole family!!! 2008 Boardwalk Nov X-mas with the mouse. 2009 April :Beach Club-Chris' Birthday @ WDW 2009- DEC OKW family gathering @ X-mas 2010 April- Chris' birthday again in WDW My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas with the Mouse 9 days 2 hours 6 minutes

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: May vs. August I loooooove May. I've gone twice mid month and didn't really see many love bugs; the weather and crowd level were perfect. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,553	Re: May vs. August Hi DM... We used to take the kids out of school each trip so we could enjoy May in WDW. We'd go the week before Memorial Day, so we were leaving on Saturday when the big crowds were just arriving for the holiday weekend. The very best part for me was the Epcot Flower & Garden Show (I am an F&G junkie!). Plus that weather issue is a killer for my kids. DD is especially crabby when she gets hot (sorry, LittleMissDisney!). May for us has always been perfect weather! REALLY perfect. Once, a gardener CM was putting a few extra pieces of ivy on the topiary of Belle in France. They do it with hairpins and little ivy plugs. She showed us how to do it, and I got to stick a tiny piece of ivy into Belle's skirt. A favorite memory! Anyway, if I had the chance to plan a May trip, I would do it without any regard to any other time. Here is a photo of why: Attached Images __________________ Disneyland Moderator Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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SuiteDisney Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: S.E PA Posts: 464	Re: May vs. August Personally, I prefer May. __________________ Laura www.suitedisney.com

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DayDreamer The Executive Gentleman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,246	Re: May vs. August I had no idea it was less crowded in August. __________________ Imaaaaaaginaaaation, imaaaaaginaaaation A dream can be a dream come true, With just that spark in me and you. 2008 - Polynesian & Vacation Village 2006 - Contemporary & Sheraton Vistana 2005 - Orange Lake 1996 - Offsite 1993 - Honeymoon Offsite 1986 - Offsite 1982 - Great Aunt's House 1980 - Great Aunt's House 1977 - Disneyland - Aunt's House

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mousemom Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Havana,Florida Posts: 1,207	Re: May vs. August You get my vote for May as well. I have been in May and it was perfect for us. I could not imagine going in August. The heat and long lines do not go well together. Perfect weather and able to do more go together. __________________ MY DISNEY TRIPS June 2006 Seraton Resort June 2007 Orange Lake Resort April 2008 Marriot Resort Sept. 2008 Old Key West Nov. 2008 Sarratoga Springs Resort May, 2009 Villas at Wilderness Lodge June, 2009 Grand Beach (offsite) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A fun family trip!!

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rlcarmichael Too many DVC points? NST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake VA Posts: 1,998	Re: May vs. August Been there both times. May can be pretty hot but August can be ungodly ESPECIALLY if you are not used to the HIGH humidity and high temp combination. Schools start earlier there so many of the FL kids are back in school, but it's still plenty of people in the parks. __________________ Richard Carmichael, Chesapeake VA DVC Member BLT, VGC & SSR 2009 SSR(x2), AKV, BWV, BLT(x2), VB, DCL Magic; 2008-SSR, WLV, OKW YC; 2007-YC, GF: DCL Wonder; 2006-SSR, SoG, Poly; 2005- Poly (x2), Orange Lake; 1999-Courtyard LB; Disney Inn (RIP - now SoG) '90, '88, '86 Make-A-Wish Volunteer www.wish.org My Wish - no Wish Kids to send to see THE* Mouse.* 2nd Fav Org - Give Kids The World Village www.gktw.org My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT Mk Christmas Trip 14 days 12 hours 28 minutes

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,716	Re: May vs. August We were just there this past August, and I will not not not go in August again. It was really stinkin' hot, the crowds were pretty big in my opinion, and did I mention it was HOT??!! I vote for May, lovebugs or not. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 6 days 5 hours 13 minutes

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