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I have been to WDW many times, but never in Jan. I have book at room at GF in Jan 09 but I am a bit concerned about the weather (cold). Would it be better to book in March/April when I know that the weather is nicer (70's).
From what I am hearing, it really runs the gamet. Anywhere from 50s to 80s! lol We are going in Late January. But we are New Englanders so even 50s is nice.
I'm planning on Jan. 09 as well. I prefer the cooler weather because it's easier for me to tour when I'm not having heat stroke. And being from New Hampshire, anything over 60 degrees is T-shirt weather! I think you'll be ok, just bring an extra sweater.
Hi Kristie. Unless you have a real cold snap, the weather in Orlando will be chilly in the mornings and evenings and 70 to 80's in the afternoon. Since you are coming from Illinois I don't think you'll find it too cold.
Once, in 1995 I went in the middle of February and everyday the temperature only hit a high of 50 degrees. It was great, no one went to the parks.
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I've been in late Jan before and the weather was perfect! Considering I'm from Upstate NY where it was in the single digits, tht 50 and 60 degree weather was a heat wave! It is a lot more comfortable then going when it is hot and humid. Been there, done that!
I have been to WDW many times, but never in Jan. I have book at room at GF in Jan 09 but I am a bit concerned about the weather (cold). Would it be better to book in March/April when I know that the weather is nicer (70's).
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Hi,
We have been going in Jan since 2003 and we enjoy it very much. The weather can be all over the place but we are from the Boston area so even when it is cold in Orlando it has always been better than the weather that we were getting back home. It you are big into water rides then it might not be the best time for you to go but we find it a good time overall.
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It will be cool in the morning ./ evenings, but usually fairly warm during the day. The crowd levels at the parks are very low though, so it'w worth it
One of my January trips (first week of January) was my coldest Dtrip ever - but it was totally manageable. It was cool in the am 50s - hotter in the afternoon 65-70s - and cool in the evening 50s again. It was perfect for touring the parks!
I would just wear my skirt, shorts in the am with a light jacket. Take it off mid-day and then change before dinner usually into jeans and a jacket.
All of my trips to WDW have been in January, except for this past August. We had a great trip , however due to ts fay and then the wicked heat and humidity , we will return to our Jan. trips.
We have always been lucky with temps, and we never became overly tired due to the heat.
We have been in December and February and have had nice weather each time. However, even though I am northern I found December too cold to swim. In February, my son spent hours in the pool and I was fine sitting at the pool with him. We also have a trip planned this January and August. I am much more worried about the weather in August. I really enjoy the parks at the lower attendance times.
Thanks everyone for their replies!! Jan. was my husband's idea; he is a big guy and is always hot. This will be my first time staying at the GF (we are normally at BC/YC or Swan/Dolphin). I have booked our trip, but currently waiting for AP rates to be released. Under 120 days now until the trip!!
We were there in January of this year for three days after our Disney cruise. The first two days were very warm (t-shirt and shorts), and the third day was cool (sweatshirt and jeans). I'd say pack a variety of clothes because you can have a variety of weather at that time of year.
I've been there two Januaries. During the first the temps were in the 70's/low 80's, even warm enough to go swimming. The second trip the temps were in the 60's most of the day. It was the kind of weather where we felt good in the sunshine, but a little chilly in the shade. We just packed for it and had a great time!
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