Decision Made!

MickeyMcFizzle · 07-16-2007

Well, after much banter back and forth between the husband and I, and some looking at finances, we have made our decision for our post-Christmas holiday.
We are going back to Disney after all!

We were looking at doing an island all-inclusive, but the pricing at the time of year we can go is outrageous, and I don't want to stay at anything less than a 5 star because I'm weird like that. So we will have to save that trip for anther time. Can you believe Disney is actually more affordable for us? Plus we have those annual passes, and what a waste it would be if they didn't get used. lol!

We are taking my mother-in-law with us, as she really wanted to go back as she missed so much during the wedding trip in May.

I have checked availability and am calling to book today. 6 nights at AKL 12/30 - 1/5.

I'm so excited!

I've never been this time of year. What is the weather like?
I'm upset because MVMCP appears to end Dec 22, and I am pretty sure it went on until January some years. But oh well.

Is it warm enough to swim? Is the AKL pool heated?

Oh, so much to learn about Disney at this time of year!

I guess I better finish my wedding trip report... it seems wrong to go on another trip before finishing one TR!

lovemysons · 07-16-2007

Congrats on picking the AKL!!

We swim when we are there in December! People look at us like we are nuts, but, its not too bad. The pools are definitely heated.

**Dana** · 07-16-2007

The AKL pool is definately heated. My DD was swimming in that in january one year and it was cool enough to require jackets. I took a long winter nightgown (disney of course) made of fleece material for her to throw on over the wet bathing suit when she got out....you have to go and change immeidately once done swimming at that time of the year unless you really want to get sick..lol The only thing I know for sure is the first few days of your trip is going to be just a tad crowded, but should get nice and slow for the last days of it. Save the MK for then..

Disney is more affordable then people think. All I know is, I trip to WDW including tickets, airfare and food is cheaper than going to the jersey shore for a week and renting a condo...WAYYYYYYYY cheaper. I have that 5 star thing too. I hate cheap looking hotels....I think WDW spoiled me...even their value resorts are perfect.

**DisneyTeacher** · 07-16-2007

Congratulations!! You are going to have a great time, the decorations are still going to be up but by the end of your trip the crowds should be getting thin.

Cosmicwaves · 07-16-2007

It can be chilly, but compared to the temps in Canada, so you'll probably think it's nice and toasty!
Congrats!

jenbarnwell · 07-16-2007

I am sure the pool would be heated, we have gone in January and swam so I am sure you will be just fine!!

missy H · 07-16-2007

We were there at that time about 2 years ago. We all went swimming in AKL pool and the hottub too!

bransworld · 07-16-2007

Congrats on being able to go back already! I agree it would be a waste to not use the AP's.

MickeyMcFizzle · 07-16-2007

I'm glad to hear the pool is heated at AKL. I will pretty much swim in any weather a long as the pool is heated!

Could anyone tell me what avg. temps are like at this time of year?

Cosmicwaves · 07-16-2007

When I've been in January, the temps ranged from freezing to upper 70's. We had to buy gloves on one trip...brr! There was ice on my friend's car in the morning...yikes!

**Dana** · 07-16-2007

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Originally Posted by MickeyMcFizzle

I'm glad to hear the pool is heated at AKL. I will pretty much swim in any weather a long as the pool is heated!

Could anyone tell me what avg. temps are like at this time of year?

day time (high noonish) temps run between the low 70's to the upper 70's. It can also get quite cold then as well...we had days where it never touched 60. I found it best to dress in layers...

**MissDisney** · 07-16-2007

Yay! AKL, what a treat. What a great way to spend the holidays!

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MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,621	Decision Made! Well, after much banter back and forth between the husband and I, and some looking at finances, we have made our decision for our post-Christmas holiday. We are going back to Disney after all! We were looking at doing an island all-inclusive, but the pricing at the time of year we can go is outrageous, and I don't want to stay at anything less than a 5 star because I'm weird like that. So we will have to save that trip for anther time. Can you believe Disney is actually more affordable for us? Plus we have those annual passes, and what a waste it would be if they didn't get used. lol! We are taking my mother-in-law with us, as she really wanted to go back as she missed so much during the wedding trip in May. I have checked availability and am calling to book today. 6 nights at AKL 12/30 - 1/5. I'm so excited! I've never been this time of year. What is the weather like? I'm upset because MVMCP appears to end Dec 22, and I am pretty sure it went on until January some years. But oh well. Is it warm enough to swim? Is the AKL pool heated? Oh, so much to learn about Disney at this time of year! I guess I better finish my wedding trip report... it seems wrong to go on another trip before finishing one TR!

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lovemysons It's all good Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,887	Re: Decision Made! Congrats on picking the AKL!! We swim when we are there in December! People look at us like we are nuts, but, its not too bad. The pools are definitely heated. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨)

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 24,087	Re: Decision Made! The AKL pool is definately heated. My DD was swimming in that in january one year and it was cool enough to require jackets. I took a long winter nightgown (disney of course) made of fleece material for her to throw on over the wet bathing suit when she got out....you have to go and change immeidately once done swimming at that time of the year unless you really want to get sick..lol The only thing I know for sure is the first few days of your trip is going to be just a tad crowded, but should get nice and slow for the last days of it. Save the MK for then.. Disney is more affordable then people think. All I know is, I trip to WDW including tickets, airfare and food is cheaper than going to the jersey shore for a week and renting a condo...WAYYYYYYYY cheaper. I have that 5 star thing too. I hate cheap looking hotels....I think WDW spoiled me...even their value resorts are perfect. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Coronado Springs~ 10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 153 days 0 hours 22 minutes

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jenbarnwell I need to get a life besides MouseBuzz!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,823	Re: Decision Made! I am sure the pool would be heated, we have gone in January and swam so I am sure you will be just fine!! __________________ Jen # 2 2010 ~ Feb. CBR Pirate Room! 2009 ~ Jan ~All Star Sports ~ On our Own! 2008 ~ Feb ~ Caribbean Beach and off-site ALL by ourselves!! 2007 ~ Sept ~ Coronado Springs Resort with family and Mom 2007 ~ Jan. ~ Pop Century with the family 2006 ~ Caribbean Beach Resort with DMIL 2005 ~ WDW ~ off-site with my sisters My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to the World! 237 days 4 hours 22 minutes

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missy H MB's British Belle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,663	Re: Decision Made! We were there at that time about 2 years ago. We all went swimming in AKL pool and the hottub too! __________________ Missy H Avatar He married me again!! Next Trips Jun 09 28 days Oct 09 7days Dec 09 14 Days June 1998 offsite April 1999 ALL STAR SPORTS Dec 1999 and April 2000 offsite March 2003 offsite June/July 2004 POP Christmas/New year 2005/06 POP CENTURY then AKL July 2006 POFQ Dec 2006 POP June 2008 POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st of 3 trips to WDW in 2009!!! playing at WDW trip number 1! two to go!!!

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bransworld Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Liberty Township, OH Posts: 1,223	Re: Decision Made! Congrats on being able to go back already! I agree it would be a waste to not use the AP's. __________________ Brandon

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MickeyMcFizzle Almost a mommy! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,621	Re: Decision Made! I'm glad to hear the pool is heated at AKL. I will pretty much swim in any weather a long as the pool is heated! Could anyone tell me what avg. temps are like at this time of year?

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Cosmicwaves Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CT Posts: 1,389	Re: Decision Made! When I've been in January, the temps ranged from freezing to upper 70's. We had to buy gloves on one trip...brr! There was ice on my friend's car in the morning...yikes! __________________ 1985-Off site 1986-Off site 1988-DL-Off site August 1989-The Buena Vista Palace March 1997-All Star Music March 2000-All Star Movies January 2002-All Star Music October/Nov 2002-Off site January2005-Off site January2006-Off site September 2006-POR September/October 2007-Off site August 2008-DL-Off site: Alpine Inn My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's Arrival! Baby is Here!

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