Originally Posted By XandersMom I am going to be going to WDW for the first time ni December this year. I have never been in December and I really do not know what to pack in terms of the weather. What is it like? What is a must see during this time of year?? I am taking my children so they can watch our high school team play in the Holiday classic basketball tournament at the Milk House, but I am sure we will have time to visit the parks.... I welcome your advice if you have been there before in December!!!
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, in the first half of the month, at least, figure maybe shorts or pants during the day, t-shirt, and pack a sweather for the evening.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 The days are nice, shorts most of the time. Sometimes you have to wear pants, definitely a sweater at night. You can go swimming during the day but it will get a bit chilly at night. The Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights at MGM is a really nice thing to see as well as the Holidays Around The World at Epcot. Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party at MK is another nice thing to do but it is a separate ticket price. It is not included in your park tickets. If happen to stop in the GF make sure you see the Ginger Bread house that they have in the lobby. It smells scrumptious and the ginger bread is yummy. I normally don't like ginger bread but this is good. The holiday decorations at the parks and resorts are nice to see as well. You all will have a great time. We go every December and can't wait for this December.
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy I'd say plan for all kinds of weather. I've been the last two years early in December. Two years ago our first two days it was 90. Three days later it was 60 during the day and got down to like 40-something that last night! I ended up wearing the clothes I planned on wearing on the plane ride home to Wisconsin! We are definitely going for a 3rd annual trip this December. It is a wonderful time of year to go. The holiday decorations are spectacular and for when we go (first weekend of December) its a great way to get into the holiday spirit but still leaves us plenty of time when we get back to prepare for festivities at home.
Originally Posted By jodiefra You guys have me even more excited : ) We're going Dec 2 - 10 and have our Mickey's VMCP tickets also. Sounds like we'll need a variety of clothes...we've always gone in the summer and have melted on occasion...I'm looking forward to Animal kingdom at less than 90 degrees! Yahoo!
Originally Posted By Labuda OOOOOOOOOO You are SO going to be htere at the BEST time of the year, jodie!
Originally Posted By wendebird >>You guys have me even more excited : ) We're going Dec 2 - 10 and have our Mickey's VMCP tickets also.<< I'll be there the same time. So will the baloo family. What night did you do MVMCP. We are doing it on December 7th.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo It is indeed a wonderful time of year. I am thinking aboutsorting an LP meet for then as a few southern posters had talked about wanting to hook up too! The key is layers - when we were there in 2000 for 2 weeks, we had 40 degree to 85 degree temps. don't forget the celebtrations around the world in Epcot, the tree lighting ceremony, and the Candlelight Processional (Carol concert with celebrity narrator).
Originally Posted By ILuvMyPirate The World is a wonderful place during the holidays. My husband and I went last year in mid-December. It was the best trip we ever had! It did get chilly at night. During the day the temps were generally in the 60's, we found ourselves in jeans most of the time. A small blankie came in handy at night while waiting for fireworks/parades to begin. We will be heading down this December and can not wait!!! Don't miss the Osborne Lights!!! AK is awesome at that time of year, we found that we were able to really enjoy the park as we weren't sweating to death!
Originally Posted By hightp I was to WDW in December of 1998 (Wow, that's a long time ago), and it was one of the best trips down there. The crowds were light, but the weather was warm. Every day was in the 80s, but later we found there was a heat wave passing through. We packed some long sleeves, but I don't think we ever wore them. Make sure you see the Osborne display, and if you can swing it, Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party. MGM has snow during the evenings, and the Magic Kingdom's Main Street at the end of MVMCP. The decorations are great. Make sure you take the Monorail around to the different hotels and see how they've dressed up the place.
Originally Posted By BeastieGirl we went two days after Christmas (won't do that again- WAY too busy!), but it was definitely chilly at night- a sweater is a must, although if it's sunny, you should be fine without during the day. Pants and closed toed shoes are also not a bad idea to bring. Hope you have fun! -Echo
Originally Posted By smeeeko we gst to WDW for the r.a.d.p meets most every December. Last year it was raining cats & dogs the last couple days we were there when trying to show my mom around for the holidays.. she still had fun but it was very frustrating as the days before that were pretty nice. I think layers will get you by just fine. Think San Francisco.. sort of. shorts & tees are usually fine during the day but be sure to bring pullovers or windbreakers for the evenings.. check the weather forcast before you head out to make any last minute additions to your carry on bag.. if you go the campfire program at Ft Wilderness in the winter hats and gloves are especially handy. =) If you can bring hoodies that would help with the hat thing I noticed. We went to MVMCP the night we arrived to Florida and it was pretty breezy & cool.. but not freezing like when we went in Dec 99. =)
Originally Posted By Crazy4WDW It's my fav time of year to visit. I love all the decorations in the parks and the resorts. Definitely resort hop! The GF has a huge gingerbread house. Checkout the holiday photos on allearsnet.com. I've found that with the weather that time of year, it's good to pack in layers. I alway pack a sweatshirt, wind pants and those magic stretch gloves in my packpack. It may be nice and warm during the day, but some nights it can get into the 40's.
Originally Posted By XandersMom Thank you so very much for all of the great information! So basically I have to pack for all weather! I am looking forward to seeing all of the things that you mentioned! It is also my 15th anniversary when we are going. That is another reason I am very excited!!
