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michelleiada · 03-09-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by DebbieB

I've gone a few times at the beginning of December. Weather definitely varies. I've had trips where everyday was in the 80's, others where it was never warmer than 60's. Others in between. I remember one time it was a high of 48 on our arrival day. I just got back today from a cool week, only one day in the 70's (Tuesday). Sunday was only in the 50's. I'm reconsidering my Dec 8 to 13 trip, I don't want to risk another cold trip.

We are from Massachusetts. 60's in December sounds wonderful to me...LOL!

DebbieB · 03-09-2013, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by michelleiada

We are from Massachusetts. 60's in December sounds wonderful to me...LOL!

I'm from PA and used to cold weather also. If the sun is out, it's not bad during the day, you may just need a jacket. If it's cloudy and windy, it's not comfortable, especially after dark.

CynBeth · 03-09-2013, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by DebbieB

I'm from PA and used to cold weather also. If the sun is out, it's not bad during the day, you may just need a jacket. If it's cloudy and windy, it's not comfortable, especially after dark.

I am from MD. What part of PA are you from?

Maleficent Dragon · 03-09-2013, 09:31 PM

You have been given all of the advice and offered details I would offer... I just wanted to pipe in and say that Disney is December is the ABSOLUTE best time to go!!

snuggly duckling · 03-09-2013, 10:26 PM

Subbing in...

We're planning a Christmas week trip. I'm equal parts giddy and terrified.

CynBeth · 03-11-2013, 05:18 PM

How was everybody's weekend?

Maloy · 03-11-2013, 10:03 PM

I am so glad to see this thread. We have always wanted to have a Disney Christmas but were scared of the crowds. This year is super special for us. My daughter's high school chorus is singing the weekend before Christmas at DTD! So of course I just booked our Christmas vacation, Dec 19 - 26th. This is our 3rd time to the world and we can't wait. Hoping the weather cooperates and we can swim some. We will be at the POP. Hope they don't mind us putting up a table top tree.

CynBeth · 03-12-2013, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Maloy

I am so glad to see this thread. We have always wanted to have a Disney Christmas but were scared of the crowds. This year is super special for us. My daughter's high school chorus is singing the weekend before Christmas at DTD! So of course I just booked our Christmas vacation, Dec 19 - 26th. This is our 3rd time to the world and we can't wait. Hoping the weather cooperates and we can swim some. We will be at the POP. Hope they don't mind us putting up a table top tree.

That's exciting, congrats!

lilstutt · 03-12-2013, 08:30 PM

I am hoping to convince my husband to go back to Disney and would love to see it all done up for Christmas. I have seen people posting about a Mickey Christmas party in Magic Kingdom, and how it is a separate admission. Does anyone know if there is a website I can go to and get information about this?

DisneyHeather · 03-12-2013, 10:18 PM

I'm taking my 2 year old for our first December trip from 2-12. We're staying at Animal Kingdom Villas right now but I might try to switch to Bay Lake Towers not sure yet. I'm super excited to see it for Christmas as I've been to Disneyland many times when it's decorated but not to WDW for decorations yet.

canadawithboys · 03-13-2013, 01:28 AM

Thanks so much everyone for your answers! I'll admit, the weather issue is kind of scaring me, lol! When we went the end of September/ beginning of October last year, I found it unbearably hot! But "chilly" doesn't sound too exciting either! I would love to go when it's warm enough to get sun by the pool but you don't feel like you're in a sauna! But no cold! Isn't there a nice happy medium like that? ;P And if so, any time during Christmas season? (I really want it all, don't I? I know I'll have to give up something! Lol!!)
Either way, I really am excited!!

disney2014plan · 03-13-2013, 02:08 AM

Hi there

I've only ever been at Xmas time. I'm guessing you are from Canada so the comparison that the weather is like an early British summer doesn't mean much to you.

The atmosphere is fabulous, the place is all decorated. If you have a car you can also drive out to Celebration town and see the "snowfall" in the evening (again, guessing if you are from Canada, you are used to real snow

)

If you are staying in a villa make sure you get the pool heated though.

CynBeth · 03-14-2013, 06:16 PM

What part of Canada are you from?

CynBeth · 03-17-2013, 02:19 PM

Happy St. Patrick's Day to those who celebrate!

canadawithboys · 03-17-2013, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CynBeth

What part of Canada are you from?

Alberta, so it gets pretty cold here!

I'm thinking my idea of "chilly" definitely could be different from others on here who are more used to Florida weather. My sister visited DW at the end of February and thought it was chilly though, so that caused me to wonder even more about December weather!

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snuggly duckling Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Drexel Hill, PA Posts: 91	Subbing in... We're planning a Christmas week trip. I'm equal parts giddy and terrified. __________________ Our Christmas Pre-Trip Report

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Maloy Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern Illinois Posts: 78	I am so glad to see this thread. We have always wanted to have a Disney Christmas but were scared of the crowds. This year is super special for us. My daughter's high school chorus is singing the weekend before Christmas at DTD! So of course I just booked our Christmas vacation, Dec 19 - 26th. This is our 3rd time to the world and we can't wait. Hoping the weather cooperates and we can swim some. We will be at the POP. Hope they don't mind us putting up a table top tree. __________________ "Next to creating a Life, The finest thing a man can do is Save one." Abraham Lincoln 8/05 All Star Sports June'09 2 nights @ POP & MK after cruise.

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DisneyHeather Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: California Posts: 459	I'm taking my 2 year old for our first December trip from 2-12. We're staying at Animal Kingdom Villas right now but I might try to switch to Bay Lake Towers not sure yet. I'm super excited to see it for Christmas as I've been to Disneyland many times when it's decorated but not to WDW for decorations yet. __________________

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lilstutt Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10	I am hoping to convince my husband to go back to Disney and would love to see it all done up for Christmas. I have seen people posting about a Mickey Christmas party in Magic Kingdom, and how it is a separate admission. Does anyone know if there is a website I can go to and get information about this?

03-13-2013, 01:28 AM	#71
canadawithboys Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 10	Thanks so much everyone for your answers! I'll admit, the weather issue is kind of scaring me, lol! When we went the end of September/ beginning of October last year, I found it unbearably hot! But "chilly" doesn't sound too exciting either! I would love to go when it's warm enough to get sun by the pool but you don't feel like you're in a sauna! But no cold! Isn't there a nice happy medium like that? ;P And if so, any time during Christmas season? (I really want it all, don't I? I know I'll have to give up something! Lol!!) Either way, I really am excited!!

03-13-2013, 02:08 AM	#72
disney2014plan Earning My Ears Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 71	Hi there I've only ever been at Xmas time. I'm guessing you are from Canada so the comparison that the weather is like an early British summer doesn't mean much to you. The atmosphere is fabulous, the place is all decorated. If you have a car you can also drive out to Celebration town and see the "snowfall" in the evening (again, guessing if you are from Canada, you are used to real snow ) If you are staying in a villa make sure you get the pool heated though.

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CynBeth Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 409	What part of Canada are you from?

03-17-2013, 02:19 PM	#74
CynBeth Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 409	Happy St. Patrick's Day to those who celebrate!