How is the Weather in Winter? O_O

[ichachan]

Hello,

My family is paying me a visit this December and I'm planning to take them to Disney World

However I'm not sure if the weather permits.. how is the weather down there usually in December? My parents are not used to cold weather; we are all coming from a tropical country in equator :/

Thanks!

[Carol]

It does get cold in Orlando in December/January. We were there two years ago and in early January it got down to absolute freezing and they had to close all the water rides at all the parks.

However, that being said - just wear layers of clothes and make sure you have heating at whatever accommodation you book.

December is a magical time to visit WDW, with all the parades, lights, Xmas trees and it is well worth visiting - just take hats, scarves and gloves and thermal underwear!

[Return_of_Phos]

well its not gonna be that cold but this thread gave me a reason to post this video clip

I love Bill Murray in this movie

[crazybones27]

Definitely make sure you have a few layers so you're prepared. You can always take a few off if you need if it's to warm. I wouldn't buy snow boots or anything

[MsDisneyFan]

The idea of it being cold in Disney is so foreign to me

[ichachan]

Cool! (no pun intended)

I better call my folks to pack up some jackets and coats then thanks everyone!

[ichachan]

Another quick question.... what is the probability of rain or thunderstorm at DisneyWorld...? hopefully slim chance...

[Carol]

Another quick question.... what is the probability of rain or thunderstorm at DisneyWorld...? hopefully slim chance...

Yeah - I would say slim chance. Cold but mild, can't remember much rain the year we were there but there was one tornado that went thru slightly up from WDW but it passed quickly.

[peaches magee]

It really depends. Sometimes it is a little cool and other years I have been there it has been really chilly, especially at night... like almost in the 30s! Usually it is pretty sunny in the day and walking around so much with that sun it can feel comfortably warm. Definitely prepare to have some layers in case it does get chilly as the days go on. Dec- Jan is my favorite time to go. I feel like I have way more energy to endure long hours in the parks when it is cooler Have fun!

[ichachan]

Awesome thanks all!

[crazybones27]

It really depends. Sometimes it is a little cool and other years I have been there it has been really chilly, especially at night... like almost in the 30s! Usually it is pretty sunny in the day and walking around so much with that sun it can feel comfortably warm. Definitely prepare to have some layers in case it does get chilly as the days go on. Dec- Jan is my favorite time to go. I feel like I have way more energy to endure long hours in the parks when it is cooler Have fun!

I definitely !! We get soooo much more done in the cooler months.

[ichachan]

One more random question: how many days do you usually spend in DisneyWorld? It's going to be my family's 1st trip, so is 5 days enough?

[Carol]

One more random question: how many days do you usually spend in DisneyWorld? It's going to be my family's 1st trip, so is 5 days enough?

You can spend 5 or 15 days in Orlando - there is so much to do - but you just need to prioritize what you want to do.

If I was there for only 5 days I would spend 1 day in each of the 4 Disney parks and the last day at Downtown Disney. If you can push your trip out to say 7 days I would definitely go to Universal Islands of Adventure and see Harry Potter World and also have dinner at Bubba Gumps there.

[BandE710]

I'll be going in January. Hoping the weather is nice. When I went last October it was too hot and humid. If its cooler I feel like ill be able to enjoy it more.