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I have been charged with the job of making packing lists for each person in our party for our upcoming July trip. I have read the various threads in the packing section posted here and consulted my trusty pp but I am still a little unsure.
Will we need long pants or sweatshirts for this time of year? I remember it rains every day but I cant recall if the temperatures drop during a storm or in the late evenings. In Connecticut you never know what the temp is going to be but Im not really sure about the southern climate. Not having to pack heavy garments would sure free up a lot of our packing space. Any advice?
We have gone in July for the last 7 years and have never needed sweatshirts. If you get cold in air conditioning then you might want to bring one or a sweater. We are from Ohio so it always seems very hot to us!
Im going to WDW from connecticut..
But im not bringing any sweat shirts or long pants..
I remember last july when we went. HOt HOT HOT and when the storms came in the afternoon, it brought the temps to NICE!
This is my first WDW trip but my wife's 2nd and she says it's hot and humid regardless of the rain. I'm bringing shorts, t-shirts, tank-tops and tevas (oh yeah, and my bathing suit!)
It will be very hot and humid. Even with that, I always bring a sweatshirt jacket, because I get chilled in the air conditioning sometimes. I usually only use it in the hotel room, because DH freezes me out! It is also handy for me if it is raining.
You quite likely might need a sweatshirt or light jacket. We've been many times in July and never needed anything warm until a couple of years ago. We hit a particularly rainy July and DD and I froze in every building we were in. While outside we tied our jackets around our waists. Now, I never go to WDW without my MICKEY jacket.
tenya
It's so sweltering hot in WDW at that time of year that it actually makes packing a lot easier. All you need are shorts and t-shirts, bathing suits, and rain gear. If you're prone to feeling a little chilled in air-conditioned restaurants, then bring a long a sweater but when we were there in August for two weeks, not once did I need to wear a sweater or long pants.
I packed a sweater for DD just in case (we leave next week), but I don't have anything long-sleeved packed for the rest of us. I'm not a shorts person, I always wear capri pants and I never have a problem (or meltdown).
The rain can cool it off sometimes; in July 2001 the day we went to EPCOT was cold and rainy so it's not always sweltering.
I always take a pair of sweatpants for the drive down and back, and for lounging in the room because my husband likes it so much colder than I do.
But for wearing out at the parks, I always do shorts and T-shirts.
Unless there's a cold front involved, rain in the south typically just makes things more humid and sticky, unless it's later in the evening and the sun has gone down. But if it is just your typical summer afternoon thunderstorm, it will get hot again fast. Walking across pavement with steam rising from rain puddles is not much fun!
Now the air conditioning in the shops and restaurants might seem like ice, especially later in the day, so you might consider a lightweight windbreaker for your backpack just in case, if you've got room to keep up with it all day.
Hey, Donna! We're going down for a month in July, and I'm packing a whole assortment of things I'm bringing 6 pairs of shorts, a bunch of short sleeved shirts and sandals. However, I'm also bringing 1 pair of pants and a sweatshirt I REALLY doubt I'll need the pants, but I get cold pretty quick and I know I'll want my jacket to cover my legs while we're freezing in the car, and to bring to restaurants if the air conditioner is cranked up I would maybe bring a pair of pants and a light jacket for just in case!
My DD and I are also going in July. We are both rather cold natured, so I'm packing one pair of jeans each and a lightweight jacket. Even though it's really hot and humid outside, we get chilly inside the restaurants. Shorts only during the day, though. We're as used to the weather in the midwest as you can get, and I expect it will be more of the same there.
I'm in Miami....trust me, it will be <font color="red">HOT </font> and <font color="red">HUMID</font>, day and night. Shorts and t-shirt weather for sure. HOWEVER....interior locations (i.e, restaurants, WDW busses, shops, hotels rooms etc.) are <font color="blue">notoriously cold </font> due to AC being pumped out at a ferocious rate. If you are apt to be cold in these situations you may want a light jacket or sweatshirt (which you won't need the second you go back outside!).
One more thing...sunscreen is an absolute must for everyone, especially children. You will <font color="red">burn up </font> faster than you can imagine and no one wants to start a vacation with a <font color="red"> lobster-red sunburn </font> . I live here and even though i have a tan, I still hit the SPF 45 before i hit the parks. Remember...you will be in the sun ALL DAY. The back of your neck, nose and ears will be bright <font color="red"> cherry red </font> .
Also...it is likely it will <font color="blue">rain</font>. Strongly suggest you bring more than one pair of shoes per person.
I would say not to even bother. Maybe bring a light jacket to wear in restraunts in case it is cold inside but you DEFINITELY won't need it for time outside at the parks. Florida is nice and steamy this time of year!
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I'm bringing 6 pairs of shorts, a bunch of short sleeved shirts and sandals. However, I'm also bringing 1 pair of pants and a sweatshirt 
I REALLY doubt I'll need the pants, but I get cold pretty quick and I know I'll want my jacket to cover my legs while we're freezing in the car, and to bring to restaurants if the air conditioner is cranked up 
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