December Weather?

vanessa_lynn · 11-10-2007

I am leaving December 10. What is the weather like in Florida in December? I am from PA so the winter can be kind of bitter here. I mean do people swim outside? Are we talking tanktops and capris with flip flops? I was planning to bring a few hoodies (some lighter and some heavier). I have just been assuming it will be warm during the day and just a little cool at night. My mom is doubting it and thinks I need to pack for cooler weather. What do you think?

MickeyRon · 11-10-2007

Well, it can be really warm one day and really cold the next... I am in Ohio and the pools at Disney are heated, so we swim!! I don't think my girls would tolerate not swimming!

Anyway, I suggest layers and clothes for the seasons... COLD/HOT

It can be a challenge to pack for a Dec trip

KarenT · 11-10-2007

Take you Mom's advice! It can be cool. My best advice it watch the weather channel or go to weather channel on line before you leave and check the weather. We live in Illinios so we are used to cold weather. Since 1996 we have gone to WDW in December about 8 times. We have experienced all types of weather, from shorts and t-shirts to jeans and winter coats.
But for the most part, it is warm during the day ( shorts or capris, T-shirt or sweatshirt) but once the sun goes down it can be cool.
I would be prepared at have at least one or two pairs of pants and a lightweight jacket. We always pack a few cheap pairs of gloves also. Those strechy ones you can get for $ 1.00 at walmart are $6.00 at WDW! We have used them many times at night!
Have a great trip. We will be there 12/14 to 12/17 for a short trip for MVMCP!

WDW Rules · 11-10-2007

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Originally Posted by KarenT

Take you Mom's advice! It can be cool. My best advice it watch the weather channel or go to weather channel on line before you leave and check the weather. We live in Illinios so we are used to cold weather. Since 1996 we have gone to WDW in December about 8 times. We have experienced all types of weather, from shorts and t-shirts to jeans and winter coats.
But for the most part, it is warm during the day ( shorts or capris, T-shirt or sweatshirt) but once the sun goes down it can be cool.
I would be prepared at have at least one or two pairs of pants and a lightweight jacket. We always pack a few cheap pairs of gloves also. Those strechy ones you can get for $ 1.00 at walmart are $6.00 at WDW! We have used them many times at night!
Have a great trip. We will be there 12/14 to 12/17 for a short trip for MVMCP!

That's what we experienced. One year we wore summer clothes the whole week we were there except at night. Had to wear a jacket or sweatshirt. Another year we had to wear fall jackets during the day and a winter jacket and gloves at night. No swimming that year. Be prepared for everything.

timsha · 11-10-2007

We have experienced the same as others have said. Hot and cold, so you have to pack a little bit of everything. Even though it can change in a day, the best advice is to start watching the temperatures down there a couple of weeks before you go.

nannyandpoppop · 11-10-2007

We live in Orlando. Watch the weather channel before trip to see if we are getting a cold front. It was 41 degrees last night and 75 degrees today. Pools at Disneey are heated.

unamadreditre · 11-10-2007

Check the extended forecast before you leave and pack accordingly. December weather is so fickled. Make sure you can bring items you can layer because the temps at the beginning of the day vary greatly towards the end of the day.

The first time we went in the winter it was freezing. I think the high was in the 50s everyday we were there. The next year I figured the temps would be similar to the prior year so I packed all warm clothing.............. wrong!!! The highs were in the upper 80s everyday. I had to go to the Nike outlet and buy the kids a bunch of shorts. I was a rookie then and learned my lesson the hard way.

**Dana** · 11-10-2007

I have gone in january twice and packed layered owfits. The morning is chilly and the afternoon can get warm enough for a Tshirt. I would stick with that kinda idea...you should pack a few pair of shorts, but I wouldn't break out the tank tops...capris would be ok if you bring hoodies.

vanessa_lynn · 11-10-2007

Thank you Thank you Thank you. I appreciate this so much. I would have possibly froze my tush off if it weren't for all of you.

I still plan to pack summer things (they are tiny and don't take up much room). But I will be packing about twice as much warm stuff. I also plan to include gloves, a hat, and a scarf. If nothing else the hat and scarf will be cute for the MVMCP.

I am also going to bring a jacket. Can't hurt and I don't want to have to buy one.

You are all awesome! Thank you so much.

iluvwdw · 11-10-2007

DEFINITELY bring a jacket...a warm one! And bring cheap gloves. We have been in Dec a bunch of times and have NEEDED our winter coats! Like MickeyRon said, it can be really warm one day, and really cold the next! I really think summer clothes are out, though. I might pack capris and tees for during the day, and bring a hoodie for night time. I might even change into jeans for nighttime. Oh, each trip, we haven't really been able to wear flip flops much either in Dec!

HAVE A BLAST!

missy131 · 11-12-2007

thanks for the advice, I too will be there in Dec. We always bring jeans and a coat. You never know and DH likes to stay as late as possiable in the evening. But it will not be as cold as Maine, that I dio know!

vanessa_lynn · 11-12-2007

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But it will not be as cold as Maine, that I dio know!

Same goes for PA. I know Maine is a little colder than PA. But it gets really bitter here in December and January. So I have a feeling it's still gonna feel warm in comparrison.

WDW Rules · 11-12-2007

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Originally Posted by vanessa_lynn

Same goes for PA. I know Maine is a little colder than PA. But it gets really bitter here in December and January. So I have a feeling it's still gonna feel warm in comparrison.

One year we went in January and it was in the 50's during the day. Now that felt pretty good for us folks from Wisconsin. We wore light jackets or sweatshirts. We had to laugh though. All the cm's had on their jackets of course, but also wore wool hats and gloves. Every year we have the same conversation with a cm. "How can you stand the cold winters". We ask "How can you stand the HOT summers".

Caseys Corner · 11-12-2007

Prepare for anything. we went from shorts and tees to sweats.

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vanessa_lynn Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 111	December Weather? I am leaving December 10. What is the weather like in Florida in December? I am from PA so the winter can be kind of bitter here. I mean do people swim outside? Are we talking tanktops and capris with flip flops? I was planning to bring a few hoodies (some lighter and some heavier). I have just been assuming it will be warm during the day and just a little cool at night. My mom is doubting it and thinks I need to pack for cooler weather. What do you think? __________________ "In dreams begin responsibilities" -U2 My Disney Blog! *Postcard Pixie* -pm me your details if you want one in Dec!

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MickeyRon Grand Sorcerer Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,353	Re: December Weather? Well, it can be really warm one day and really cold the next... I am in Ohio and the pools at Disney are heated, so we swim!! I don't think my girls would tolerate not swimming! Anyway, I suggest layers and clothes for the seasons... COLD/HOT It can be a challenge to pack for a Dec trip __________________ Mickey Fan! Planned Nov/Dec 2007... BWV, Shareton Safari, SSR... 2007... WLV (Rented Points!!) 2006... ASMOV and RENTING DVC POINTS @ SSR 2004... ASMOV -- ON SITE!!! FIRST TIME! 2003... Silver Lake Resort (off property) 1982... Epcot Only Trip (off property) I forgot about this trip! 1976... Camping somewhere in Orlando (off property)

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: December Weather? Take you Mom's advice! It can be cool. My best advice it watch the weather channel or go to weather channel on line before you leave and check the weather. We live in Illinios so we are used to cold weather. Since 1996 we have gone to WDW in December about 8 times. We have experienced all types of weather, from shorts and t-shirts to jeans and winter coats. But for the most part, it is warm during the day ( shorts or capris, T-shirt or sweatshirt) but once the sun goes down it can be cool. I would be prepared at have at least one or two pairs of pants and a lightweight jacket. We always pack a few cheap pairs of gloves also. Those strechy ones you can get for $ 1.00 at walmart are $6.00 at WDW! We have used them many times at night! Have a great trip. We will be there 12/14 to 12/17 for a short trip for MVMCP!

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,255	Re: December Weather? We have experienced the same as others have said. Hot and cold, so you have to pack a little bit of everything. Even though it can change in a day, the best advice is to start watching the temperatures down there a couple of weeks before you go. __________________ Next trip?? some time in 2009

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unamadreditre Killer of threads! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,553	Re: December Weather? Check the extended forecast before you leave and pack accordingly. December weather is so fickled. Make sure you can bring items you can layer because the temps at the beginning of the day vary greatly towards the end of the day. The first time we went in the winter it was freezing. I think the high was in the 50s everyday we were there. The next year I figured the temps would be similar to the prior year so I packed all warm clothing.............. wrong!!! The highs were in the upper 80s everyday. I had to go to the Nike outlet and buy the kids a bunch of shorts. I was a rookie then and learned my lesson the hard way. __________________ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxx ~Redtire~ *´¨)

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: December Weather? I have gone in january twice and packed layered owfits. The morning is chilly and the afternoon can get warm enough for a Tshirt. I would stick with that kinda idea...you should pack a few pair of shorts, but I wouldn't break out the tank tops...capris would be ok if you bring hoodies. __________________ ~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 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 14 hours 6 minutes

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vanessa_lynn Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bethlehem, PA Posts: 111	Re: December Weather? Thank you Thank you Thank you. I appreciate this so much. I would have possibly froze my tush off if it weren't for all of you. I still plan to pack summer things (they are tiny and don't take up much room). But I will be packing about twice as much warm stuff. I also plan to include gloves, a hat, and a scarf. If nothing else the hat and scarf will be cute for the MVMCP. I am also going to bring a jacket. Can't hurt and I don't want to have to buy one. You are all awesome! Thank you so much. __________________ "In dreams begin responsibilities" -U2 My Disney Blog! *Postcard Pixie* -pm me your details if you want one in Dec!

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: December Weather? DEFINITELY bring a jacket...a warm one! And bring cheap gloves. We have been in Dec a bunch of times and have NEEDED our winter coats! Like MickeyRon said, it can be really warm one day, and really cold the next! I really think summer clothes are out, though. I might pack capris and tees for during the day, and bring a hoodie for night time. I might even change into jeans for nighttime. Oh, each trip, we haven't really been able to wear flip flops much either in Dec! HAVE A BLAST! __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 78 days 13 hours 36 minutes

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missy131 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 190	Re: December Weather? thanks for the advice, I too will be there in Dec. We always bring jeans and a coat. You never know and DH likes to stay as late as possiable in the evening. But it will not be as cold as Maine, that I dio know! __________________ Disney 101 Racoon Lane Fort Wilderness 1986 Music 1996 Movies 1998 Off Site 2001 Off Site 2002 Pop Century 2005 Pop Century 2007 Pop Century 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney/Universal 297 days 21 hours 6 minutes

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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: December Weather? Prepare for anything. we went from shorts and tees to sweats. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

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