Orlando realy that bad in Summer?

Question

Hi all.

Just wanted to ask some people who really know!

We are planning a family holiday to orlando for next year - but due to family constraints we can ONLY go the first two weeks of August. Obviously its pretty rainy and stuff but is it really that bad in florida at that time of year that I should deny my kids a trip to Disneyland? Im in scotland btw so im pretty used to the weather being a bit crap - and ive been to africa as well so freek weather ive seen also! Hail stones the size of your fist... OUCH!!

Would really appreciate your answers - thanks people.

:)

Answer 1

No matter what happens you will have a wonderful time. If it really starts to rain, go into one of the shops or an indoor show. The park will clear out and you will have all the rides to yourself. It will be hot though so be sure to pack light clothing and lots of sunscreen. The best web-site for planning your trip is www.allearsnet.com. You can research all of the restaurants, hotels, parks, shows etc.
Here are a few words of advise for planning your trip.
1.Make your priority seating reservations as soon as possible. Most of the restaurants accept them 180 days from the first day of your vacation. You are aloud to start calling at 7:00 am. Start dialing at 6:58 am and keep hitting redial until you are through. You might even want to call ahead of time and write down the number sequence that you have to punch in. You can get through to a real person faster that way. For instance Cinderella’s Castle usually books up by 7:05am. Call (407) WDW-DINE and ask them the exact date that you can call.
2.I always buy the park hopper pass, because I try never to stay at the Magic Kingdom after 11:30am. I get there when they open. The opening celebration is really neat. They sometimes open early for Disney Hotel Guests. Check on line for the extra magic hours. You can find them at www.Disney.com. I go directly to the rides that my kids want to ride. We may pick up a Fast Pass on the way. If you have more adults then kids then you can spread out your fast passes. (pick up more than 1 ride at a time, One adult with each child). For instance my daughter loves the Honey Pots so we go directly there sometimes at 7:00 am. We never have a line. Sometimes they even let us ride 2 or three times without getting out of our car.
3.Mickey’s Toon Town Fair usually opens later then the park. You will have Minnie’s House and Mickey’s House practically to yourself. And no line to see Mickey.
4.Always plan your afternoon reservations at one of the other parks. Unless you have lunch at the Castle (try to make it early)
5.The Hoop – De – Doo and the Luau (at the Polynesian) are great evening shows. Your ticket covers an all you can eat meal at your table (not a buffet) and all you can drink Beer, Wine and soft drinks. I believe that you can call up to 2 years in advance. Call ASAP for the best table. My One year old had a blast this Christmas.

Have Fun!!!!

Answer 2

Every time I have been in August it has been scorching hot and pretty humid. It does rain for a few hours about 4 days in 7 but mostly the rain pours down like a monsoon for a bit and then stops - everything dries in an hour or less from the sun and you can resume the day out.
I have been 3 times in August and it only hailed once, in the evening at that and the stones were the size of popcorn. Not bad enough to dent a car but bad enough to sting the skin (but nobody walks there anyway).
I'd risk it if that is the only time you can go. You will get at least 4 or 5 good days if not 9 or 10 and there are lots of great things indoors to see and do.

Answer 3

Ive been there in August and it usually rains in the afternoon but it's only for a couple of hours. Everyone always say the crowds are awful but we didnt have that much of a problem. Use the fast pass system it is really good and if you do have to queue the area is usually covered and protected from the sun. Make sure you have loads of water, sunscreen and a hat. Getting to the parks early in the morning means that you will be at the front of the line. Depending on the age of your kids also look at Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. Renting a villa is always a plus because you have your own pool but you would need a car.

Answer 4

At least in Scotland it isn't about 100 degrees and 98% relative humidity!

It will be hot and humid. Rain showers almost daily.

I would go, but be prepared for the heat with appropriate clothing, lots of sunscreen, good walking shoes, and stay hydrated. Plan to get to the parks early in the morning. Stay on Disney property at one of their resorts so you can take mid-day breaks to rest, maybe take a swim, then return to the parks in late afternoon. At that ime of year, the parks will be open late, so you can stay until bedtime!

If you have the time, don't do all the parks at once. Spread them out over a few days and do other things in between. I would recommend the Unofficial Guide to Disney. That book will give you lots of pointers about the best way to see the parks. Also www.mousebuzz.com has great forums.

Go to Cape Canaveral while you're there. Enjoy your trip!

BTW: Disneyland is in California. Disney World is in Orlando.

Answer 5

I've never been to Scotland so I'm not quite sure what kinds of temperatures you get in August there but I can tell you that I moved from Canada to Orlando at the end of August and it was triple digits before the humidity. Yes, it rained a lot at that time of the year (ie. at least once a day from when I moved to December) but it was the heat when I first moved there that just about killed me. I was sick for a couple of days while my body adjusted. However, if you are used to extreme heat at that time of the year, you may fair better than I did. Drink lots of water and have a hat - hopefully that will be all you need.

Answer 6

i have been living in orlando florida for over 7 years the time of the year that you want to come is just fine, yes it rains but mostly in the evening aroung 4:00 or 5:00 for about 1 hour and then its stops, the air smells so fresh after the rain, i love it, its just part of florida. Disney has alot of indoor activities as well so in the morning and afternnon you can walk around the park and ride the rides outside and then if it rains you can do the indoor shows and rides. I work in the hospitality industry so trust me i know a whole lot about all florida theme parks. You will have a great time in orlando florida. Try to visit miami also.

Answer 7

I would go. I have been there many times in August. It is the hottest time of the year and it is hurricane season plus it does rain during the day.

But all in all I would still go. The weather is not too bad to deal except possibly during the middle of the afternoon. You can always go back to your hotel and swim in the pool, visit one of the water parks or eat indoors if you get too hot. My recomendation is to stay on Disney property this way you have free transportation to and from your hotel and all Disney parks and the airport which is very cost effective and convenient. They also sell ice cream and little spray bottles you can fill with water that have fans these help a lot. I like to buy the waterparks and more option with my Disney pass it is well worth the extra cost. The water parks are lots of fun and a great way to spend the hot part of the day when you just don't feel like wasting time in your hotel but are too hot at the theme parks.

Also if you do go make your dining reservations as soon as you book your trip or if you book it too early then be sure to make them 180 days in advance.

If you would like more info on Orlando weather then here's a link http://weather.yahoo.com/climo/USFL0372_f.html

Answer 8

I go to Florida for vacations, usually the First week in September, after kids have gone back to school. It is hot, steamy hot, and sweltering hot in August and September. The temps get up to 95 degrees and 95% humidity.

Walking and standing on black asphalt all day can get uncomfortable.

If you go mentally prepared, drink a 50-50 mix of Gatorade and water, and stay out of the sun in the early afternoon, you all will have a great time.

If you can afford it, rent a full-size or luxury car. With the cheap, small cars and lots of people in the car, the air conditioning can get overloaded.

Answer 9

Yes it is that bad!!The rain over there is totally different to what we get here-it's like a tropical storm (I've experienced it and it aint nice so pack plenty of extra waterproofs!!).It's peak hurricane season that time of year.Not to mention the heat,humidity and on top of that the crowds.If you have younger kids then I wouldn't fancy trying to keep them calm and amused while standing in line for hours with thousands of other peoples screaming kids. I was lucky that our kid was 13 so able to understand the weather and waits.I've found the best time to go is April,but if that's the only time you can go then you have no choice. You have been warned!!!

Answer 10

We went to Orlando in the summer. You'll be fine! Yes, you get get torrential downpours in the afternoon, but they are short lived and quite spectacular when accompanied with thunder and lightning. It doesn't stop you going about your day, you just go get a coffee for hour or have lunch. So I would say, go!

We had a hurricane once when we were there, though that was at Easter, it was fine...mostly through the night, got up next day, sun beds in the pool etc. But carried on and went to theme parks.