Originally posted by julieannbabe
what do i do?
YOU GO!
September, honest to Pete, is one of the best times to be there. Great deals, low crowds. The hours on the parks are shorter, but with the lack of crowds you get more done, in a more leisurly fashion. There's a downside and a gray area:
The downside. It does rain in September. You can count on one or two showers per day, usually late afternoon/early evening, lasting fifteen minutes to a half hour. It IS hurricane season, but we've never run into one (although Isidor tried last year!). Personally, I've never found the occasional storm a problem, and I think many here agree with me. It's actually opportunity knocking. When it starts raining, put on rain gear (you WILL have rain gear, won't you?). Head through the by now barren park and shoot for you're favorite ride (accept outdoor rides, which shut when it rains). Hop right on, no wait! And look for rainbows.
The gray area: It's still pretty hot (90's and humid). For us, this was a PLUS. We went in late October a lot and DW, a sun bunny at heart, didn't like going to Florida and wearing pants during the day and wind breakers at night. So to us, September feels more like Florida. However, some people avoid July through September because they hate the heat. Depends where you stand. As you can see, it's a plus for me.
Beyond those two things, I can't think of a better time to be in Disney. If you have the money (and you need less of it in Septemer) and the time, GO. There's no better time to go solo. Spend time in Pleasure Island (a great place for a solo. And hit a water park. It's one of the few times you can have Typhoon Lagoon at your disposal and pick where you want to sit.
I'm going to consider it a personal achievement if you go. What else do you need to know? I'll tell you. Because I know when you get back, you'll want to do it again, and again, and again...
Pat