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So I've checked all the 'typical' weather patterns, but I'm still stumped! Yes, it's been a while since I've been to WDW in Nov/Dec! Would I be safe packing capri pants and jeans and tees, with a jacket handy just in case? Or should I pack heavier things like sweatshirts?? I'm hopeful that it will be comfortable enough for capris and such during the day and a jacket in the evening, but maybe I'm wishful thinking?? I don't want to pack a lot b/c I have no intention of checking any luggage for our flights! So, anyone who has been during this time recently, could you let me know? The last time I was there in Nov was 1997! In the video, I'm in jeans and tees and tennies, but, well, that was 1997 and, well, I was also about 60 to 70 lbs heavier back then, so I don't think I can put too much into that one! LOL!! TIA!
Again, I would suggest checking out the historical weather for December for a better idea of what the weather has been like in recent years (use "Kissimmee, FL" for the city).
And other than that -- since weather is never predictable (don't they know we need to pack!? ) -- my best advice is: layers, layers, layers. . .which means a little bit of everything.
Florida weather, especially, is just so unpredictable and depending on your tolerance for heat/cold, being able to wear capris, a tank, and a say a hoodie that you can put away/tie around your waist, will be your best bet for trying to pack for Disney in December.
We always go with layers for that time of the year. We've had temperatures hit the low 80s and then days where it's not got above the low 40s. Usually, we bring the stuff we'd wear to fly out (e.g winter coat/sweatshirt/jeans etc.) and then go with T-shirts, vest tops, capri pants as well, so we can combine them as required on colder days.
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The last time we went in late December, it was coats at night and jackets during the day. Definitely long pants or capris for the legs. You really have to bring layers with you and you'll want to bring your winter coat just in case it does dip down a lot at night, as it did with us (mittens too). It was gorgeous during the day in the sun, but not shorts and t-shirt weather really.
I just realized your trip was really the beginning of December, not the end. I have a completely different answer for that. My only first weekend in December trip was hot. I wore jeans on our first day and was so sweaty. Shorts and t shirt weather with a light jacket one night.
We were there from 12/2-6 a few uears ago, so very similar time frame. The first two days we were in light winter gear (coats, gloves, scarf) and then we had one day that was warm enough for the pool! Layers are definitely key. I wore a short sleeved shirt with a cardigan and a hoodie over it. Sometimes the day starts off chilly, warms up mid-day, then gets cold when the sun goes in.
It usually isn't too bad but that timeframe last year was cold. The actual temps were in the high 40's low 50's but the wind was horrible. We ended up at the outlets buying hats, gloves and scarves.
OH WOW!!! Thanks for all the great advice! I'll definitely bring my fuzzy lined jacket (almost a coat!) b/c I'll wear it when we fly out (we live in KS, so it will be chilly here!), and I'll pack warmer stuff to wear home. I can always break them out in between times if needed! Maybe an extra sweatshirt will be nice, too! Thanks again for all the advice!
We have been there around that time for the last 2 years....first year I wished for some shorts as we had record breaking heat (it got to 95 one day); So last year I brought some shorts as well as my winter stuff. I used no shorts and all the winter as we had record breaking cold! I actually saw grown men walking around with Mickey bathrobes over their clothes because they couldn't find anything else to wear to stay warm enough. Even my very warm all the time DH wished for gloves. I recommend a warm jacket that can be layered with a sweater underneath; as well as ear muffs and gloves. Those items are small, and if you don't need them you can leave them in your room. I had people coming up to me all day every day trying to buy my earmuffs! Just think versatility . We'll be there a week later than you and I will have all of the above....Good Luck!
What to wear at that time depends on what climate you are used to. We are from the north and take only shorts - t shirts and a light jacket. We usually go during Thanksgiving week and the weather is always pretty comfortable but it can get cool at night.
We have been there around that time for the last 2 years....first year I wished for some shorts as we had record breaking heat (it got to 95 one day); So last year I brought some shorts as well as my winter stuff. I used no shorts and all the winter as we had record breaking cold! I actually saw grown men walking around with Mickey bathrobes over their clothes because they couldn't find anything else to wear to stay warm enough. Even my very warm all the time DH wished for gloves. I recommend a warm jacket that can be layered with a sweater underneath; as well as ear muffs and gloves. Those items are small, and if you don't need them you can leave them in your room. I had people coming up to me all day every day trying to buy my earmuffs! Just think versatility . We'll be there a week later than you and I will have all of the above....Good Luck!
I totally forgot about the bathrobes. They were every where. One person must have gotten the idea and then a whole park load of people followed along.
What to wear at that time depends on what climate you are used to. We are from the north and take only shorts - t shirts and a light jacket. We usually go during Thanksgiving week and the weather is always pretty comfortable but it can get cool at night.
Exactly! Being from Alaska, we are pretty used to cooler temps. We LOVE that time of year primarily because we don't melt into puddles because of the heat. Only once have we needed to buy anything there because we were cold. The temps that day were in the 50s, it was off and on rainy and the wind was blowing. It wasn't the temp so much as the wet and the wind chill that got to us. Even so, all we bought were some zip up hoodies (from heavy sweat shirt type material) and we were good.
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I was there in 2010 about the same time frame. The weather was freaky. I was so glad I had layers. It was getting down to the 30's when the sun went down.
I only wore capri's and a t-shirt one day.
The rest of the time I'd start out in jeans/t-shirt/long sleeve shirt and hoodie. then in the middle of the day, I was down to jeans/t-shirt and long sleeve shirt.
Then at the end of the day I was back up to the full layers and added a fleece jacket on top of it. I also needed my fleece gloves and hat and one night at Epcot, I was wishing I hadn't left my long johns in the room because I would have loved to wear them.
I would bring a backpack with me and put the clothes in there. At the beginning of the day it was empty, middle of the day had lots of stuff in it and by the end of the evening it would be empty again.
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