DAP WEATHER: Updated 12/09/09 Last Update

[Castaway Dave]

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Here is a 10 day forecast from weather.com.

Updated 12/09/09: Rain still in the forcast. THis is my last update to this thread. Leaving DFW Thursday at 12:50pm. See you there!!

[safetymom]

www.wftv.com is a great local weather station. I would bring warm and cool weather clothes.

[mikelan6]

Dressing in layers is best. That way, you can take things on/off as the temperature changes.

[Dodie]

We never go in the winter either. I'm struggling with what to do with the layers that you take off or the layers that you may want to put on later. :confused3 I'm used to only carrying a small bag. With fluctuations from 77 degrees to the low 50s, is a trip back to the resort to change at some point each late afternoon almost a requirement? If not - what do you do with your stuff?

[DVCsince02]

We never go in the winter either. I'm struggling with what to do with the layers that you take off or the layers that you may want to put on later. :confused3 I'm used to only carrying a small bag. With fluctuations from 77 degrees to the low 50s, is a trip back to the resort to change at some point each late afternoon almost a requirement? If not - what do you do with your stuff?

I believe your backpack from 1.0 will hold a change of clothes and small enough to not be in the way. :thumbsup2

[ADP]

The mornings and evening can be significantly cooler than the afternoons in December. Last year I wore shorts underneath some wind pants. In the afternoon when the temps went up I took off the windpants and stuck them in my backpack. Much more comfortable that way.

[Mrs D]

I did 4 days at the world in early Feb this year. I'm excited to see that it should be warmer than that trip. I packed several pants/jeans, 2 pair shorts (did not wear them but may this time), both long and short sleeve shirts (can wear one or other or both!), zip up fleece jacket and rain jacket (I wore everything the day it POURED on us at Epcot).
We packed all extra clothing we needed into a single backpack and rented a locker each day. This allowed us to shed/add/replace wet clothing as needed.

HTH! :wizard:

[Renysmom]

We never go in the winter either. I'm struggling with what to do with the layers that you take off or the layers that you may want to put on later. :confused3 I'm used to only carrying a small bag. With fluctuations from 77 degrees to the low 50s, is a trip back to the resort to change at some point each late afternoon almost a requirement? If not - what do you do with your stuff?

Lockers :)

[jeanigor]

I believe your backpack from 1.0 will hold a change of clothes and small enough to not be in the way. :thumbsup2

Great Minds think alike!

[parrotheadlois]

I believe your backpack from 1.0 will hold a change of clothes and small enough to not be in the way. :thumbsup2

:goodvibes wish we were there

[OKW Lover]

:thumbsup2Dressing in layers is best. That way, you can take things on/off as the temperature changes.

Ding Ding Ding
We have a winner!

This is the way to go. We've been doing WDW in early December for over 15 years and the word to describe the weather then is "variable". We actually have pictures from one visit where we are in shorts/t-shirts on one day and our shirts, sweatshirts and coats 2 days later. :teacher:

[schoen]

I too am a fan of the lockers. You will be chilly in the am, and then hot in the afternoon, and then chilly again at night. I always bring a lightweight hat and gloves too. 50 can be chilly when you are just sitting around waiting for wishes or illuminations.

[jeanigor]

I too am a fan of the lockers. You will be chilly in the am, and then hot in the afternoon, and then chilly again at night. I always bring a lightweight hat and gloves too. 50 can be chilly when you are just sitting around waiting for wishes or illuminations.

A Viking Coffee can help you warm up for Illuminations.:goodvibes

[schoen]

A Viking Coffee can help you warm up for Illuminations.:goodvibes

lol! I can never snack at WDW I always eat so much at the meals that I am WAY too stuffed to snack on anything! Even coffee. It is a real problem for me...

[corky441]

We never go in the winter either. I'm struggling with what to do with the layers that you take off or the layers that you may want to put on later. :confused3 I'm used to only carrying a small bag. With fluctuations from 77 degrees to the low 50s, is a trip back to the resort to change at some point each late afternoon almost a requirement? If not - what do you do with your stuff?

We always make a point of going back to our resort in the afternoon. Even when the weather is more of a constant throughout the day and evening.

After being in a park for several hours, I'm ready to freshen up and put on some clean clothes. And, most days we park hop anyway

[corky441]

A Viking Coffee can help you warm up for Illuminations.:goodvibes

:goodvibes :goodvibes oh yeah, that works :goodvibes:goodvibes

[crazydisneyman]

You could always strip in the hallway of a Disney Resort is you get too hot, right ADP? :lmao:

[AlexDurrani]

Crazyman are you talking from experience? Honestly I saw a climatic change this time last year during Mousefest. We went from mid to upper 70s to 50s in a matter of hours and was caught with out anything warm to wear (left it at resort) during Illuminations dessert party. I would suggest you grab a sweater or jacket that you can layer and do what both ADP and Crazyman suggests and peal the layer off when it is warmer. Looking at the weather here in houston I do not think it will really drop that much till at least Sunday at the earliest. Now the rain may actually change between now and then so maybe get a poncho or something before you leave home so you have something to keep dry in. Cya at DAP

[nenner1]

Bring a little of everything, weather this time of year can be tough to predict.

It can be 50 one day, 85 the next. :thumbsup2

[PeterPan09]

I've also noticed that a 57 degree evening here feels a LOT colder than a 57 degree evening felt back in NW NJ. Back there, if it was 57 I'd be out in a t-shirt and shorts, down here it's jeans and a sweatshirt! This is only my second winter here, so my blood hasn't thinned out that much yet!

[scarlett873]

Dressing in layers is best. That way, you can take things on/off as the temperature changes.No one we know has ever done that before...:rolleyes1

I believe your backpack from 1.0 will hold a change of clothes and small enough to not be in the way. :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

The mornings and evening can be significantly cooler than the afternoons in December. Last year I wore shorts underneath some wind pants. In the afternoon when the temps went up I took off the windpants and stuck them in my backpack. Much more comfortable that way.I'm putting the appropriate music onto the iPod this time...we'll be ready for our show!! ;)

You could always strip in the hallway of a Disney Resort is you get too hot, right ADP? :lmao::lmao::rotfl::lmao::rotfl::lmao: Poor Aaron will NEVER live this down...

[Renysmom]

A Viking Coffee can help you warm up for Illuminations.:goodvibes

Todd I don't drink coffee, if its cold at Illuminations can I just cuddle with you :love: :love: . What, not like we can get into any trouble right ? :)

[jeanigor]

Todd I don't drink coffee, if its cold at Illuminations can I just cuddle with you :love: :love: . What, not like we can get into any trouble right ? :)

As long as you clear it with my fiancée/Vcie Queen...we're golden.

[Renysmom]

As long as you clear it with my fiancée/Vcie Queen...we're golden.

Your engaged???? :lovestruc :lovestruc How did I not know this??? ;) :lovestruc :lovestruc

Does the Queen prefer Chocolate Pie or Chocolate Cake?

[jeanigor]

Your engaged???? :lovestruc :lovestruc How did I not know this??? ;) :lovestruc :lovestruc

Does the Queen prefer Chocolate Pie or Chocolate Cake?

As long as I consume 95% of the points, I don't think she cares....

[shellyminnie]

The mornings and evening can be significantly cooler than the afternoons in December. Last year I wore shorts underneath some wind pants. In the afternoon when the temps went up I took off the windpants and stuck them in my backpack. Much more comfortable that way.

You could always strip in the hallway of a Disney Resort is you get too hot, right ADP? :lmao:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl: Poor Aaron!! Someone needs to remember to pics next time . . .

[suezq55]

Going to the Dsney with MNRA Dec 10th. What do I pack??? Any answers for the weather and clothing from those who have been to the park in December?

Suezq55

[Castaway Dave]

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[Mary Jo]

I've been tracking the 10-day forecast, too. So, layers + poncho is in order methinks.

[Castaway Dave]

I've been tracking the 10-day forecast, too. So, layers + poncho is in order methinks.

Already got mine bought. Bringing small umbrella as well.

[corky441]

I know it's just a few miles difference, but I usually check Lake Buena Vista for my Disney weather.

It's amazing but sometimes a few miles to the southwest of the city of Orlando the weather can be very different

[Castaway Dave]

I know it's just a few miles difference, but I usually check Lake Buena Vista for my Disney weather.

It's amazing but sometimes a few miles to the southwest of the city of Orlando the weather can be very different

I've included it on the first page. Looks a little better.

[safetymom]

I suggest checking www.wftv.com It is a great local weather station and find them very accurate.

[Castaway Dave]

I suggest checking www.wftv.com It is a great local weather station and find them very accurate.

Thanks, I put it on my favorites and added the 5 day forcast to page one.

Dave.

[*NikkiBell*]

December is one of my favorite times to go to WDW!! The weather is kinda wacky though. You'll definitely need to dress in layers and take a bag of some sort during the day for the extra clothing. It will be needed every night though.

[Castaway Dave]

Forcast Updated 12/5/09.

[kswm30b]

Where is all this rain coming from? :( We've gone during hurricane season and it rained once, and now in December I see all this rain. I'm trying not to worry about it.

[Mrs D]

Accuweather, The Weather Channel and Intellicast are all showing No Rain for the 12!

TWC and Intellicast show highs of 81 lows of 62 while Accumweather skews a little cooler - High of 78 low of 60. :thumbsup2

[AlexDurrani]

Where is all this rain coming from? :( We've gone during hurricane season and it rained once, and now in December I see all this rain. I'm trying not to worry about it.

A cold front came through us here in Houston and gave us a real snow day. Anyway that is where the rain is coming from. I am so glad that it isn't going to rain for most of DAP until say monday. Travel day for me anyway.

[Castaway Dave]

Weather Updated 12/7/09

[irishdadx4]

I'm less concerned about the temp changes over the days....but we're there all week starting Sat, Dec 12, and it looks like about a 30% chance of rain every day. That's got me a bit worried. Rain when it's 95-105 in aug is good, rain when its 75-80, I guess that won't be too bad either, hopefully it won't rain at night when the temps dip down into the 50's.

[Castaway Dave]

Updated 12/08/09: Rain still in the forcast. Last post to this will be Wednesday morning 12/09/09. Leaving DFW Thursday at 12:50pm. See you there!!

[Castaway Dave]

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Here is a 10 day forecast from weather.com.

Updated 12/09/09: Rain still in the forcast. THis is my last update to this thread. Leaving DFW Thursday at 12:50pm. See you there!!

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