Tips for August

[Isafari]

Most of you know that we have only ever been to WDW in December/January.
We are going back in December but for a shorter length of time. So, seeing as we have AP's to most parks, we are fitting an extra trip in this August.

We are going on a budget....any tips for me?
Also, I am assuming the weather will be quite a bit different to what we're used to in December so, what can I expect? Any tips to deal with the heat?
Will we need mosquito spray etc?

:thankyou2:

[arkvilla]

We go every August and it's very hot & very humid

Take water with you wherever you go. Slap on high factor suncream.

Applebees and Chili's do 2 people eat for $20 so that's a really good deal, share a appetiser, main course each and share a dessert.

We've never taken mosquito spray and haven't been bitten

Sandra

[Britchick]

drink lots! go to the parks early in the morning and have a break in the air con after lunch.

[Johnie]

Get up early and go. Book your main meal of the day in the 2-4pm range. The afternoon storm usually comes around that time.

Take advantage of all the indoor shows and queues. Make sure you drink lots of water and wear light colors and lightweight colors. Ponchos are not needed because you will suffocate in them.

[Isafari]

drink lots! go to the parks early in the morning and have a break in the air con after lunch.

Thanks:thumbsup:


Slap on high factor suncream.

Applebees and Chili's do 2 people eat for $20 so that's a really good deal, share a appetiser, main course each and share a dessert.

We've never taken mosquito spray and haven't been bitten

Sandra

Is the suncream less expensive at Publix etc than buying it in the UK?
We quite like Chili's....is this offer on all the time?
Wow, pleased to hear about the mosquitos :yes:


Book your main meal of the day in the 2-4pm range. The afternoon storm usually comes around that time.

Does this mean that a lot of the afternoon parades get cancelled then? :unsure:

[Johnie]

I haven't heard of anything getting cancelled except Fantasmic.

I haven't been bothered with mosquitos in Aug either.

[Isafari]

I haven't heard of anything getting cancelled except Fantasmic.

I haven't been bothered with mosquitos in Aug either.

Brilliant, what happens with the afternoon storms then, do they just postpone the parades until it dries up?

[Johnie]

I truly don't know. I don't know that I have ever watched an afternoon parade in Aug. It's just too hot to stand in that heat.

[Isafari]

I truly don't know. I don't know that I have ever watched an afternoon parade in Aug. It's just too hot to stand in that heat.

ok, thanks Johnie:thumbsup:
I so hope to see the parades though as the parades and shows make the holiday for me :yes:

[arkvilla]

Check out both websites and put them on your favourites and you'll be able to see when they have them.

Applebees have had that offer since last August so I assume it's going to be a long term one.

They also have 1/2 price appetisers between 12-4pm and I still only eat half so take the other half home with me for later on :thumbsup:

I think Chilis do it on and off

We tend to buy our sunscreen in walmart of Publix ( we check to see if they have any on special offer

Sandra

[foreverducky]

I never really experienced the mosquitos either and I tend to attract them for some odd reason. I'm just that sweet, I guess. ;)

Yes drink tons (more water than alcohol though)! Which leads to taking your time, don't rush. If you want to rest, then sit and rest.

Don't let the rain scare you away, the parks and alike clear out when it rains. I think a lot of people believe they will melt. :lol: I think a small travel umbrella works out nicer than the poncho. Those are cheap at lots of places.

The rain storms are pretty normal and tend to be like clock work. And in reality, when it doesn't rain it's even more hot.

[BUTTERHEAD1]

I have been to WDW a few times during August and I agree that you should drink a lot of water. I also welcome the afternoon rain because it seem to chase people with small children away which leads to shorter lines. Definitely make all reservations well in adavnce because August is free dining time and getting a seat at a restaurant last minute is next to impossible. The heat and humidity makes the pool time even more enjoyable.

[Dawn]

The factor system is different for US sunscreen compared to the UK stuff. We'll be taking our own for Steven definitely so we know what we're putting on him.

Sunscreen needed if you venture to Kennedy - speaking from experience here. :eek:

And I'll be in chef mickeys on the 16th, teppan edo on 18th, dine with shamu on 20th, 50s prime time on 22nd and 1900 park fare on 27th - feel free to say hello. :D

[tb2830]

i got bitten four times on the august trip i would still take some stuff just incase

[Tinkfan]

:wave: When we went in September we went into the parks later it was so hot . We went swimming alot that trip at the pool and the waterparks for Tyler. We didn't rush and we love the parks at night so it worked for us!Seems cooler when it's getting dark lol! Yes lots of sunscreen for swimming or anything!