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We're leaving tomorrow night and are only taking shorts, one pair of jeans and maybe a long sleeved shirt. When it's 55, we probably won't be outside. It'll probably be 60-65 by the time the parks open up.
With all of that said, we're used to that temperature here in Texas. It's been that since September it seems. So, that's why we're packing shorts.
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I was there in March 2 years ago, and it was 42 degrees in the morning at the bus stop. Brrrr!
When the lows are in the 50s, I bring a light sweater or jacket that I can stuff into my backpack when it warms up, and wear cropped pants so my legs average out to comfortable.
Pack a warm hat and gloves just in case you get as unlucky as we've been on three different stays with half our stay COOOOLD (highs in the 40's, mid-20's windchills, lows near freezing). With all that humidity, we felt much colder than we do in those temps at home.
And then, go figger, the whole of the week preceding Christmas last year was as hot as summer. Even CM's were complaining that was too hot for December.
It's Florida with flip-a-coin weather. Ya just never know.
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I would definitely bring the sweatshirt. I'm at the world right now (leaving today), and I can't believe how many people didn't read the weather report for this week. Disney has made a small fortune on sweatshirts! It seems that every other person is in a Disney shirt, not that all were new or not a planned purchase, but..... I like to wear a zip up sweatshirt or jacket that way I can adjust the coverage as temps change, not just on or off. As to going back to the room, that would be personal choice. Many like an afternoon break anyway.
In same boat here. We leave March 18. Touring Plans say historical temps are high 70's in day and high 50's at night. Not sure how to start planning to pack.
Hoping someone who is going down in the couple weeks will report back here about the temps.
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In november we had similar weather and I wore shorts/capries each day. I usually only needed a sweatshirt in the morning. I like a zip hoodie so I can tie it around my waist. But we never go back to the room in during the day.
In november we had similar weather and I wore shorts/capries each day. I usually only needed a sweatshirt in the morning. I like a zip hoodie so I can tie it around my waist. But we never go back to the room in during the day.
That is us, we stay off property and hate to have pack new clothes for the middle of the day. Going back is not really an option. So it has to be something we can carry with us.
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I'm in Seattle & those temps are pretty typical in the summer & possibly late spring. I highly recommend layers. Lightweight pants, a tshirt, sweatshirt/fleece & a windbreaker should get you through morning, noon & night. In fact when I travel I don't bring a coat but a sweatshirt/fleece & a windbreaker. They can be worn separately or together for something warmer. I'd either bring a bag that you can stuff them in (either one big one for everyone or everyone has their own depending on ages & what works for your group) or be prepared to wear them tied around your waist for most of the day.
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