August Disney World crowds

In August Disney World crowds magically disappear. The beginning of the month starts out very busy and crowds steadily decline the rest of the month. I can't say the same for the temperatures.

The first week of August will be very busy. Crowds will be mostly wall to wall on the weekends and pretty heavy during the week. Lines for the major attractions will regularly be over an hour and sometimes two. The rest of the month crowds dwindle. Weekends will have moderate to heavy crowds as Florida residents get in those last few weekend trips before school activities get in the way.

Weekdays are mostly calm and serene (but hot). Light to moderate crowds are pretty normal on weekdays during August.

August Disney World Crowds and Epcot's Sounds of Summer

"Stayin Alive Canada" a Bee Gee's Tribute Group performs Jive Talkin'

August Disney World Events

Even Disney events decline during the month. The Sounds Like Summer series comes to a close in Epcot. This is a series of daily concerts performed in the American Gardens Theater by bands that pay tribute (mimic) great rock bands of the 80's and 90's. It's one of the great extras that Disney puts on all during the year. And the best part is ...

It's Free!

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Dad's Crowd Calendar Disclaimer

This calendar is based on historical facts, as I know them today. The Walt Disney World Resort is an ever-changing environment and you might find things significantly different from below.

(There, Dad's Mr. Lawyer friend, are you happy?)

August 2012 Disney World Crowds

Avoiding Disney World crowds

Crowds at Disney World are a fact of life. In August those crowds diminish, but are still a factor. As schools start back in session, the crowds at the parks get smaller and smaller. By the end of the month the parks are almost empty (compared to the first of the month.)

There are ways to minimize the disruption that August Disney World crowds can cause to a vacation. In fact Dad's got a whole section full of how to avoid those pesky crowds.

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Crowds from Touringplans.com

Touringplans.com knows August Disney World crowds. This is the place to go to get everything you need to know to help plan your trip. From up to the minute reports on lines, to the history of crowds for the last 8 years, it's all there. They have crowd projections for the next 365 days for each park with recommendations about which park to avoid and which parks are the best to visit.

Their "Lines" smart phone app gives you up to the minute reports showing how long the lines are at the rides in the parks. Bop on over and subscribe today.

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Dad's Bottom Line

August is a great time to visit Walt Disney World (if you like things hot and sweaty). Late in the month the throngs go away and it gets downright peaceful.