Late January at DLR - what's it like?

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    Originally Posted By ctp09

    We--married 40-somethings, no kidlets--always go in late November to mid-December. This year it's not possible so we booked for late January. Sad that the holiday decor will be gone by then. Anyone know what DLR is like that time of year--crowds, weather, refurbishments, etc? Looking forward to hearing from all of you and thanks. :)
     
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    Originally Posted By LuLu

    Crowds should be light! Weather varies at that time of year, so be sure to keep checking forecasts before you leave. Be prepared for rain and chilly nights. Sometimes it can be quite warm during the day, maybe the 80s, but that's atypical. Have a great time!
     
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    Originally Posted By tashajilek

    I went early last February and the rain was terrible! As Lulu mentioned keep checking the weather. If the rain is supposed to be heavy i swear bring rubber boots, poncho's and umbrellas if needed. The crowds are wonderful with almost no waits for anything.
     
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    Originally Posted By avatarmickey115

    Splash Mountain and Main Street Cars will be closed. Main street is getting repaved probably...Splash Mountain is down for a major refurbishment. Annndddd, what else?

    Here: <a href="http://disneyland.disney.go.com/calendar/?name=CalendarMonthlyPage#/default/2011/01" target="_blank">http://disneyland.disney.go.co.../2011/01</a>

    :D Have fun! I'm going late January too!
     
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    Originally Posted By fkurucz

    >>I went early last February and the rain was terrible!<<

    IIRC, January - April is when SoCal gets the most rain. We got hit one March by rain at the park. It was cold and miserable. The park was empty and for good reason.
     
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    Originally Posted By ctp09

    Thanks much to everyone for the info--especially about the weather! I always bring hat and gloves but not always a rainproof coat. Good to know the crowd will be light! :)
     
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    Originally Posted By alexbook

    Here you go. Historic average monthly temps and rainfall for Anaheim:
    <a href="http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/monthly/graph/USCA1306" target="_blank">http://www.weather.com/weather...USCA1306</a>

    January is our wettest month, but that still only means about 3" of rain for the whole month.
     
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