Originally Posted By a4tgr4 I'm sure this has been asked many time but I cant find a link to the topic We are going to DL December 4 & 5. We went a couple of years ago in Nov (just before Thanksgiving) It was so cold, and pretty crowded. I am taking my mom and handicap brother (their first time) My brother has really bad joint pains that get worse when it is cold. I want them to see DL at christmas. But I don't want him not to enjoy the magic. Have I made a bad choose?
Originally Posted By oneroberta Well I can tell you growing up in Southern California that it is about 70º in december but at night it can get cooler.. down to high 40's or low 50's... Since moving to the East Coast and now living in the North West I can safely say that its not cold and dont worry... just hope for no rain... December can be hit or miss but mostly Sunny.... SO.... My question is where are you coming from? Because if you are use to a warmer climate.. then dress warm and be prepared and you'll have a great time... Layers are great and get a locker to store a warmer sweater and possibly gloves, for the evening ... But You know everyone needs an overpriced Mickey sweatshit so why not splurge....... That being said .... IT IS SOOO BEAUTIFUL AT CHRISTMAS AND THEY HAVE GREAT PARADES.... Have a very MERRY TRIP
Originally Posted By dlkozy If your brother is in a wheelchair, bring a space blanket, (folds up very small-would fit in your purse) as it can get chilly-especially if you are just sitting. My Mom who is in a wheelchair most of the time says that it is hard on the tooshie-(we bring a chair pad), and that she can get cold sitting (hence the space blanket). Remember that people will steal anything nailed down even from a wheelchair-so don't bring the goodstuff!
Originally Posted By a4tgr4 We are from AZ. we went in Nov a 2 years ago, it was so cold. I had brought sweat shirts and light jackets, thinking to dress in layers(we own no coats) But we ended up speanding appox $600 on coats hats and gloves. We saved te gloves;D dlkozy Thanks for the great advice, He is not in a wheel chair but we were going to get him one, I was thinking that we could use it to store snack... I guess not
Originally Posted By tlovesdis Just be warned, December 2-3 is the Candlelight Processional and on the 4-5 DL will close at 6pm both days to have their annual CM Christmas parties. It will probably be pretty crowded on those days.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I've been to DL the past 4 years in a row during Candlelight and the parks are very manageable. Just understand that Main Street will be set up for the Candlelight and it will become very congested starting in the afternoon. Once you get past that area, it's not that bad at all. We've had a blast each year. The weather has been all over the map from 90's in the day time to low 40's at night. Pack and bring layers of clothes, including gloves and scarves. You'll be fine. As for those in wheelchairs, I recommend a lap blanket and you can pick up foot warmers, just fold up within the blanket and they make for a nice little personal heater. <a href="http://www.scoutgear.com/cg0047.html" target="_blank">http://www.scoutgear.com/cg004 7.html</a>
Originally Posted By a4tgr4 tlovesdis thanks for the 411 on the CM party,I called DLR and they confirmed. We rebooked, because I want my brother to see the fireworks. thanks again
