End of August Crowds?

[mbtohill]

After years of going in early May and enjoying light crowds and beautiful weather we are going to have to switch our travel dates to the end of August because my oldest DD is starting High School and the district docks her grade 2 points for every unexcused absence.

We are trying to avoid "vacation weeks" so Spring Break and Christmas week are out. My thought was go sometime near the end of August just before we start school here in CT, when most southern schools are back in session.

Would love to hear from those of you who have gone during this time to get a feel for crowds.

Thanks in advance.

 

[afar28]

I go in late August every year (I'm here right now actually) and the crowds are pretty light. It's probably the best time to go if you can't go during the school year.

 

[Master Yoda]

The end of August tends to be pretty good. Most schools are back in session by the second or third week and the country of Brazil has gone home. The heat and humidity will be about as bad as it gets though.

 

[Brer Rabbit 33]

I was there at that time last year and it wasn't that crowded. If I could go at that time I would.

 

[graphite1326]

Yep I agree with above. We have gone the last two times in mid to late August for this very reason. Crowds weren't bad at all.

 

[DizneyPryncess]

We went in late August once, and I thought the crowds were small & very easy to deal with. It was extremely humid - definitely my hottest trip to Disney. But I like the heat and I will take that any day if it means low crowds.

 

[luv]

It's still crowded. It's not as crowded, but I don't consider it "light" crowds. The days of the parks being totally uncrowded now are few and far between...and mostly in the winter. Late August is better, but don't plan on an uncrowded park.

It is hot. It's very, very humid. And there is a good chance there will be some rain each day, starting between three and seven p.m. Today, it started about forty minutes ago. It's down to a drizzle now, but I hear the thunder and see the gloominess in the distance, so I think there will be more.

When I look out the front windows of my house, I see sun, blue sky and white fluffy clouds. When I look out the back windows, it is all dark and stormy looking. Florida weather is so weird.

Usually, mornings are best to avoid the rain. I had one of the best trips of my life over eight days that had three total washouts - all-day rain. EVERY afternoon and evening brought heavy rain. And we (seriously) had one of the best times we've ever had.

 

[mbtohill]

Thanks for all the help.

Sounds like late August is a pretty good option. We are OK with the heat and even in May you get the afternoon rains.

 

[Marc Gil]

Late August is a great time to go. It's good that you don't mind heat and humidity, because it's gonna be HOT! The crowds shouldn't be anywhere near as bad a spring break or summer vacation crowds. It may get a little crowded Labor Day weekend though (when I'm going)....
Anyway, I hope you have a great time! Have fun and be safe!

 

[Goofnut1980]

I can't believe the school takes points away... I mean really??? if you are doing your work, who cares... It's Disney... Shame on that school! lol

 

[mbtohill]

I can't believe the school takes points away... I mean really??? if you are doing your work, who cares... It's Disney... Shame on that school! lol

Tell me about it. She's a straight A student too!!! Not happy about it at all since we've been going in May forever and this certainly messes up our routine. But it sounds like late August is a viable alternative