Crowds/Weather in August&Sept

Dmom93 · 04-08-2007

Hi Everyone!
Does anyone have information as to the crowds for either August or September? Also, I'm assuming it's very hot during this time. Is there any difference between Aug and Sept as far as the heat goes? Any help

would be appreciated!

AnnaBanana · 04-08-2007

We were there in August '06. Of course it was hot, but manageable. The crowds were not too bad.....It was the first time we were there in Aug. and we had some initial hesitations (though we had been encouraged by other family members that Aug. was a good time to go), so off we went! Really, we were pleased with our trip. We just tried to pace ourselves with the heat. There are usually summer storms that will cool things off and thin the crowds. We had a great rate with AAA with our on-site room. All in all - very happy with our trip.

skwak · 04-08-2007

We are going this Aug/Sept and I anticipate that it will be hot and wet. Not ideal but you go to WDW whenever you can.

bethishooked · 04-08-2007

I've done both. We did September first, and the place was empty. Walk on many rides, with a wait no more than 10 minutes at most. It was hot, but very managable. Our last trip was in August. I thought there wouldn't be too much of a difference, but there was. August seemed so much more humid. Everything was sticky within minutes of walking outside. It was very crowded also. To the point that the kids voiced their opinions they would rather not go if we choose August again. Now, I'm assuming it wouldn't of been as bad had we not gotten spoiled by going in September first. So, if you are choosing, September - hands down!

missy131 · 04-09-2007

We went in August twice, the only problem we found was it seemed to always rain in the afternoon atleast 2 or 3 days during our week. But crowds were fine, most everything we got right on.

leslieh · 04-09-2007

August 31st is much hotter than September 1st

Just kidding, of course... If school is not an issue, September is better for both crowds and weather.

tonyksl · 04-09-2007

The last part of September is way better than the first part of August. I live in Florida, there is a huge difference when it comes to the weather. The crowd levels at Disney are so much more better during the last half of September as well.

**ddoll** · 04-09-2007

I wouldn't let the rain thing be a deterrent. Summer rain is the norm every afternoon at that time of year. Just plan for the deluge in the afternoon and work around it. Carry your umbrella/poncho and keep going. It actually feels good to have the rain cool it down in the afternoon. It also reduces the park crowds too! And it doesn't last long either.

After the first 2 weeks of August, you can expect park attendance to drop as the southern schools go back in August.

missymouse · 04-09-2007

We have been twice in August, and it was pretty hot, but bearable, and we've been once in September. It was a little more crowded in August, too--we had practically no wait time in September! If I had a choice of August or September, I would pick September.

momof3gals · 04-09-2007

I would go with September, but was there in early May - hadn't rained in 60 days and it was unbearable in the high 90's every day - so you never know - crowds aren't too bad end of August, but better in September

**Dopey** · 04-09-2007

Here is what the Unofficial Guide predicts in the way of crowds:

best worst
Wed, 01 Aug '07 9 MK DS AK
Thu, 02 Aug '07 8 AK MK EP
Fri, 03 Aug '07 9 EP AK MK DS
Sat, 04 Aug '07 8 MK EP DS AK
Sun, 05 Aug '07 7 DS AK MK EP
Mon, 06 Aug '07 8 EP DS AK
Tue, 07 Aug '07 7 DS MK EP AK
Wed, 08 Aug '07 7 MK DS AK
Thu, 09 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP
Fri, 10 Aug '07 7 EP AK MK DS
Sat, 11 Aug '07 7 EP DS MK AK Pirates & Princess
Sun, 12 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP
Mon, 13 Aug '07 7 EP DS AK
Tue, 14 Aug '07 6 DS MK EP AK
Wed, 15 Aug '07 6 MK EP DS AK Pirates & Princess
Thu, 16 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP
Fri, 17 Aug '07 7 EP AK MK DS
Sat, 18 Aug '07 6 EP DS MK AK Pirates & Princess
Sun, 19 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP
Mon, 20 Aug '07 7 EP DS AK
Tue, 21 Aug '07 6 DS MK EP AK Pirates & Princess
Wed, 22 Aug '07 6 MK EP DS AK
Thu, 23 Aug '07 6 AK MK EP
Fri, 24 Aug '07 6 EP AK MK DS Pirates & Princess
Sat, 25 Aug '07 6 MK EP DS AK
Sun, 26 Aug '07 6 AK MK
Mon, 27 Aug '07 6 EP DS AK
Tue, 28 Aug '07 5 DS EP AK Pirates & Princess
Wed, 29 Aug '07 5 MK DS AK
Thu, 30 Aug '07 6 EP AK MK
Fri, 31 Aug '07 5 AK MK EP DS Pirates & Princess
Sat, 01 Sep '07 5 MK EP DS AK
Sun, 02 Sep '07 5 DS AK MK
Mon, 03 Sep '07 5 EP MK DS AK Labor Day / Pirates & Princess
Tue, 04 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK
Wed, 05 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK
Thu, 06 Sep '07 5 EP AK MK
Fri, 07 Sep '07 4 MK AK EP DS Night of Joy
Sat, 08 Sep '07 4 EP MK DS AK Night of Joy
Sun, 09 Sep '07 5 AK MK
Mon, 10 Sep '07 6 EP DS AK
Tue, 11 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK
Wed, 12 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK
Thu, 13 Sep '07 5 EP AK MK
Fri, 14 Sep '07 4 AK MK EP DS MNSSHP (est)
Sat, 15 Sep '07 5 MK EP DS AK
Sun, 16 Sep '07 4 AK MK
Mon, 17 Sep '07 6 EP DS AK
Tue, 18 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK
Wed, 19 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK
Thu, 20 Sep '07 6 EP AK MK
Fri, 21 Sep '07 4 AK MK EP DS MNSSHP (est)
Sat, 22 Sep '07 6 MK EP DS AK
Sun, 23 Sep '07 5 AK MK
Mon, 24 Sep '07 6 EP DS AK
Tue, 25 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK
Wed, 26 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK
Thu, 27 Sep '07 6 EP AK MK
Fri, 28 Sep '07 5 AK MK EP DS MNSSHP (est)
Sat, 29 Sep '07 6 MK EP DS AK
Sun, 30 Sep '07 6 AK MK

errr...kind of hard to decipher. I hope it helps

queensmama · 04-09-2007

Dana dear we can not see your colors.

I have to say with free dining these past two years it has increased attendance dramatically. We have been the past 3 years in Sept, and it just keeps getting busier and busier. Everyone wants that free dining.

Dmom93 · 04-10-2007

Thank you so much! This advice is terrific!

iluvwdw · 04-10-2007

6's and 5's for my August trip. I'll take it!

I've been at the end of August into Labor Day before and we were PLEASANTLY surprised with the lack of crowds!!! Even Labor Day weekend was VERY manageable!!!!!! Of course, it was HOT. We are going at the same time this August and plan to take FULL advantage of the pool and water parks!!!

tonyksl · 04-10-2007

I like the last weekend of September and here is why:

1. Still in value season. Great room discounts for us passholders.
2. Food and Wine Festival starts that weekend.
3. MNSSHP.
4. Free dining on the DDP ends the week before.
5. Low crowd levels.
6. The weather is nice. (Barring any hurricanes)
7. Schools are in session worldwide.

04-08-2007	#1 (permalink)
Dmom93 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	Crowds/Weather in August&Sept Hi Everyone! Does anyone have information as to the crowds for either August or September? Also, I'm assuming it's very hot during this time. Is there any difference between Aug and Sept as far as the heat goes? Any help would be appreciated!

04-08-2007	#2 (permalink)
AnnaBanana Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 53	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept We were there in August '06. Of course it was hot, but manageable. The crowds were not too bad.....It was the first time we were there in Aug. and we had some initial hesitations (though we had been encouraged by other family members that Aug. was a good time to go), so off we went! Really, we were pleased with our trip. We just tried to pace ourselves with the heat. There are usually summer storms that will cool things off and thin the crowds. We had a great rate with AAA with our on-site room. All in all - very happy with our trip.

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skwak Pay me in Disney Dollars! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,489	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept We are going this Aug/Sept and I anticipate that it will be hot and wet. Not ideal but you go to WDW whenever you can. __________________ 2008 Oct. ~ SSR & 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2008 Aug ~ Our New Vacation Home 2008 Apr. ~ Our New Vacation Home 2007 Dec. ~ Swan & VWL 2007 Aug. ~ POR & Contemporary 2006 Nov. ~ SSR, ASM and 7 Days on the Disney Magic! 2005 Oct. ~ VWL 2005 Apr. ~ BWV 2004 Oct. ~ OKW 2004 Sept. ~ SSR 2003 Oct. ~ POR & Caribbean Beach 2002 Sept. ~ POR & AKL 2001 March ~ ASSports 2000 Feb. ~ All Star Sports & Coronado Springs My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 8 Nights at Goofy's Grotto with the Entlers and Bussenos!! Gone to our Happy Place!

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bethishooked Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 903	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept I've done both. We did September first, and the place was empty. Walk on many rides, with a wait no more than 10 minutes at most. It was hot, but very managable. Our last trip was in August. I thought there wouldn't be too much of a difference, but there was. August seemed so much more humid. Everything was sticky within minutes of walking outside. It was very crowded also. To the point that the kids voiced their opinions they would rather not go if we choose August again. Now, I'm assuming it wouldn't of been as bad had we not gotten spoiled by going in September first. So, if you are choosing, September - hands down! __________________ 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!!! 138 days 21 hours 11 minutes

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missy131 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 190	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept We went in August twice, the only problem we found was it seemed to always rain in the afternoon atleast 2 or 3 days during our week. But crowds were fine, most everything we got right on. __________________ Disney 101 Racoon Lane Fort Wilderness 1986 Music 1996 Movies 1998 Off Site 2001 Off Site 2002 Pop Century 2005 Pop Century 2007 Pop Century 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney/Universal 315 days 20 hours 11 minutes

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leslieh Drawing a blank here... Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Not close enough to WDW Posts: 1,900	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept August 31st is much hotter than September 1st Just kidding, of course... If school is not an issue, September is better for both crowds and weather. __________________ Leslie Avatar: The royal toilet in Cinderella Castle Suite (really!) 1974,1998,1999,2000- offsite 2001- offsite, CBR 2002- offsite, POR 2003- offsite, CSR 2004- PC, FW Cabins, POFQ 2005- off-site 2006- PC, offsite, PC 2007- WL, FW, offsite, WL 2008- PC, AKL, BW, offsite, Poly, FW Cabins, BCV 2009- Beach Club Villas, AKV Concierge, SSR, Beach Club Villas, Bay Lake Tower My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first stay at our newest DVC home- BLT! 41 days 1 hours 41 minutes

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept The last part of September is way better than the first part of August. I live in Florida, there is a huge difference when it comes to the weather. The crowd levels at Disney are so much more better during the last half of September as well. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,253	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept I wouldn't let the rain thing be a deterrent. Summer rain is the norm every afternoon at that time of year. Just plan for the deluge in the afternoon and work around it. Carry your umbrella/poncho and keep going. It actually feels good to have the rain cool it down in the afternoon. It also reduces the park crowds too! And it doesn't last long either. After the first 2 weeks of August, you can expect park attendance to drop as the southern schools go back in August. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 31 days 20 hours 11 minutes

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missymouse Appalachian Girl Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Appalachian Mountaineer Country Posts: 1,692	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept We have been twice in August, and it was pretty hot, but bearable, and we've been once in September. It was a little more crowded in August, too--we had practically no wait time in September! If I had a choice of August or September, I would pick September. __________________ Melissa "And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it!" ~Roald Dahl Going to Disney since 1980

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momof3gals Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 73	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept I would go with September, but was there in early May - hadn't rained in 60 days and it was unbearable in the high 90's every day - so you never know - crowds aren't too bad end of August, but better in September __________________ Tracy

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,412	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept Here is what the Unofficial Guide predicts in the way of crowds: best worst Wed, 01 Aug '07 9 MK DS AK Thu, 02 Aug '07 8 AK MK EP Fri, 03 Aug '07 9 EP AK MK DS Sat, 04 Aug '07 8 MK EP DS AK Sun, 05 Aug '07 7 DS AK MK EP Mon, 06 Aug '07 8 EP DS AK Tue, 07 Aug '07 7 DS MK EP AK Wed, 08 Aug '07 7 MK DS AK Thu, 09 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP Fri, 10 Aug '07 7 EP AK MK DS Sat, 11 Aug '07 7 EP DS MK AK Pirates & Princess Sun, 12 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP Mon, 13 Aug '07 7 EP DS AK Tue, 14 Aug '07 6 DS MK EP AK Wed, 15 Aug '07 6 MK EP DS AK Pirates & Princess Thu, 16 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP Fri, 17 Aug '07 7 EP AK MK DS Sat, 18 Aug '07 6 EP DS MK AK Pirates & Princess Sun, 19 Aug '07 7 AK MK EP Mon, 20 Aug '07 7 EP DS AK Tue, 21 Aug '07 6 DS MK EP AK Pirates & Princess Wed, 22 Aug '07 6 MK EP DS AK Thu, 23 Aug '07 6 AK MK EP Fri, 24 Aug '07 6 EP AK MK DS Pirates & Princess Sat, 25 Aug '07 6 MK EP DS AK Sun, 26 Aug '07 6 AK MK Mon, 27 Aug '07 6 EP DS AK Tue, 28 Aug '07 5 DS EP AK Pirates & Princess Wed, 29 Aug '07 5 MK DS AK Thu, 30 Aug '07 6 EP AK MK Fri, 31 Aug '07 5 AK MK EP DS Pirates & Princess Sat, 01 Sep '07 5 MK EP DS AK Sun, 02 Sep '07 5 DS AK MK Mon, 03 Sep '07 5 EP MK DS AK Labor Day / Pirates & Princess Tue, 04 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK Wed, 05 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK Thu, 06 Sep '07 5 EP AK MK Fri, 07 Sep '07 4 MK AK EP DS Night of Joy Sat, 08 Sep '07 4 EP MK DS AK Night of Joy Sun, 09 Sep '07 5 AK MK Mon, 10 Sep '07 6 EP DS AK Tue, 11 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK Wed, 12 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK Thu, 13 Sep '07 5 EP AK MK Fri, 14 Sep '07 4 AK MK EP DS MNSSHP (est) Sat, 15 Sep '07 5 MK EP DS AK Sun, 16 Sep '07 4 AK MK Mon, 17 Sep '07 6 EP DS AK Tue, 18 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK Wed, 19 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK Thu, 20 Sep '07 6 EP AK MK Fri, 21 Sep '07 4 AK MK EP DS MNSSHP (est) Sat, 22 Sep '07 6 MK EP DS AK Sun, 23 Sep '07 5 AK MK Mon, 24 Sep '07 6 EP DS AK Tue, 25 Sep '07 4 MK DS EP AK Wed, 26 Sep '07 4 MK DS AK Thu, 27 Sep '07 6 EP AK MK Fri, 28 Sep '07 5 AK MK EP DS MNSSHP (est) Sat, 29 Sep '07 6 MK EP DS AK Sun, 30 Sep '07 6 AK MK errr...kind of hard to decipher. I hope it helps __________________ 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 6 days 23 hours 11 minutes

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queensmama VMK Know-it-all Join Date: May 2004 Location: Stuck with the Children of the Corn Posts: 1,821	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept Dana dear we can not see your colors. I have to say with free dining these past two years it has increased attendance dramatically. We have been the past 3 years in Sept, and it just keeps getting busier and busier. Everyone wants that free dining. __________________ Did you ever know that you are my hero!

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Dmom93 Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 12	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept Thank you so much! This advice is terrific!

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,399	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept 6's and 5's for my August trip. I'll take it! I've been at the end of August into Labor Day before and we were PLEASANTLY surprised with the lack of crowds!!! Even Labor Day weekend was VERY manageable!!!!!! Of course, it was HOT. We are going at the same time this August and plan to take FULL advantage of the pool and water parks!!! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 96 days 12 hours 41 minutes

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	Re: Crowds/Weather in August&Sept I like the last weekend of September and here is why: 1. Still in value season. Great room discounts for us passholders. 2. Food and Wine Festival starts that weekend. 3. MNSSHP. 4. Free dining on the DDP ends the week before. 5. Low crowd levels. 6. The weather is nice. (Barring any hurricanes) 7. Schools are in session worldwide. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!