Mid- dec weather - swimming?

sleeping beauty · 10-16-2005

We were to GF in October, but had to end our vacation early due to a death in the family. We now want to make it up to our 3 kids and take them for the Christmas celebrations. We have tentative plans for Dec 10 - 16th at GF. But now I am reading that the weather is unpredictable. My kids love swimming in the hotel pools, will they be able to?

luvmy2prncss · 10-16-2005

Last year we went during the same time and it was cold.
The weather is unpredictable.
I would pack your suits there's no telling how the weather's going to be.
The pools are heated but sometimes you freeze when you get out.
I'm praying for warmer weather since we will also be there during this time!

chris5568 · 10-16-2005

We were there during that time last year and were able to swim some days and others were quite cold.I always pack my suit though.

**Dana** · 10-16-2005

I have gone in January twice now and both times my DD was in the pool. They are heated, so even if it's a bit chilly, they can still go in and not catch a cold. I brought along a heavy, ankle-length nightgown for her to put on when she got out and made her change immediately after swimming. You can't believe how many people are in the pools then. You should be just fine with the pools in December. Just bring warm clothes for them to put on and make them change when they get out.

**ddoll** · 10-16-2005

I concur with Dana. The pools themselves are heated, so that's not a problem. It's hitting the cold air when you get out all wet (and there's no way to tell if the weather will be nice and warm, or truly chilly when you go in December). I now pack a fluffy bathrobe when I go at that time of year. That way I'm warm and dry when I get out and can enjoy the pools fully.

Amie · 10-16-2005

We went in Feb and it was cold, but my DD went swimming anyway! The life gurads had on sweatsuits...but compared to our weather at home it was hot! I must admit, I thought I was going to die when we got out, but she was fine!! The water was WARM!!! Take you suit...oh, good idea about the long gown...

GrumpyDad · 10-16-2005

We have only had two years when we wouldn't swim, both in February. But Dana hit it on the head with the warm wraps between the pool and the room.

-harry

DisneySusie · 10-17-2005

The weather will really vary here in December. I remember last year wearing tank tops on day in December and a few days later a cold front coming in and wearing jackets. Just be prepared for anything.

lovemysons · 10-17-2005

We were at WDW mid Dec. last year and we did swim. I agree with the majority, bring a big heavy robe and you will be all set. The water temp is lovely.

KarenT · 10-17-2005

We have gone to WDW in early/mid December for the last 7 years. The weather is very unpredictable. As other posters have stated the pools are heated, so you can swim, it is just the getting in/out that can be tough! Bring a robe/cover up to wear back and forth and you should be fine!

WDWNutCase · 10-18-2005

December is so incredibly unpredictable. I've seen 85 degree weather and 32 degree weather in the same week. Craziness.

quakercub · 10-18-2005

We were there last December and it was in the mid-70's during the day, low 50's at night. Swimming was definately possible, especially as the pools are heated. It was beautiful watching the steam rise from the pool at night when it turned chilly. I would say definately bring your swimsuits because you never know when a good warm day will spring up and be perfect for the pools or waterparks

tragic312 · 10-18-2005

i know that the tempartures for the pools are about 82 degrees year round. i don't know what the weather is like in december. we never been to WDW in december but, the bright side is that the pool is heated all year round.

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sleeping beauty Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 85	Mid- dec weather - swimming? We were to GF in October, but had to end our vacation early due to a death in the family. We now want to make it up to our 3 kids and take them for the Christmas celebrations. We have tentative plans for Dec 10 - 16th at GF. But now I am reading that the weather is unpredictable. My kids love swimming in the hotel pools, will they be able to?

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luvmy2prncss Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Virginia Posts: 79	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? Last year we went during the same time and it was cold. The weather is unpredictable. I would pack your suits there's no telling how the weather's going to be. The pools are heated but sometimes you freeze when you get out. I'm praying for warmer weather since we will also be there during this time! __________________ 2006 SSR 2005 SSR SSR 2004 CBR 2003 AS-Sports 2002 AS-Music 2001

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chris5568 Big Cheese Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Va. Posts: 832	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? We were there during that time last year and were able to swim some days and others were quite cold.I always pack my suit though. __________________ Chrissy http://www.myspace.com/chrissy505 http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZchris5568_2007

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? I have gone in January twice now and both times my DD was in the pool. They are heated, so even if it's a bit chilly, they can still go in and not catch a cold. I brought along a heavy, ankle-length nightgown for her to put on when she got out and made her change immediately after swimming. You can't believe how many people are in the pools then. You should be just fine with the pools in December. Just bring warm clothes for them to put on and make them change when they get out. __________________ ~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. 269 days 17 hours 56 minutes

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Amie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 194	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? We went in Feb and it was cold, but my DD went swimming anyway! The life gurads had on sweatsuits...but compared to our weather at home it was hot! I must admit, I thought I was going to die when we got out, but she was fine!! The water was WARM!!! Take you suit...oh, good idea about the long gown... __________________

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,182	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? We have only had two years when we wouldn't swim, both in February. But Dana hit it on the head with the warm wraps between the pool and the room. -harry __________________ . Jan 2008 Yacht Club ~* Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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DisneySusie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 212	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? The weather will really vary here in December. I remember last year wearing tank tops on day in December and a few days later a cold front coming in and wearing jackets. Just be prepared for anything.

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lovemysons Single digits!! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,715	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? We were at WDW mid Dec. last year and we did swim. I agree with the majority, bring a big heavy robe and you will be all set. The water temp is lovely. __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 7 days 5 hours 26 minutes

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KarenT Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Chicago, Il Posts: 1,025	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? We have gone to WDW in early/mid December for the last 7 years. The weather is very unpredictable. As other posters have stated the pools are heated, so you can swim, it is just the getting in/out that can be tough! Bring a robe/cover up to wear back and forth and you should be fine!

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WDWNutCase Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: New Brunswick, Canada Posts: 374	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? December is so incredibly unpredictable. I've seen 85 degree weather and 32 degree weather in the same week. Craziness. __________________ Resorts We've Stayed In ASM, CBR, CSR, WL, WL Concierge, GFR&S, POR, BW Villas, BC Villas, OKW December 17-24, 2005: Saratoga Springs! Brother & Sis in Law's first ever Disney Trip! Have a Zip-a-dee-doo-da Day! DVC Members since March 2003

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quakercub Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: st petersburg, florida Posts: 1,088	Re: Mid- dec weather - swimming? We were there last December and it was in the mid-70's during the day, low 50's at night. Swimming was definately possible, especially as the pools are heated. It was beautiful watching the steam rise from the pool at night when it turned chilly. I would say definately bring your swimsuits because you never know when a good warm day will spring up and be perfect for the pools or waterparks __________________ WDW MY HOME AWAY FROM HOME

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