Pools in early Feb? - The DIS Discussion Forums

nfceagles · 08-20-2009, 11:45 AM

I've trying to book our families first Disney World trip. This is the last year before my oldest starts school so I'm eager to pick a low crowd/cheaper time. I'm also eager to get a break from New England winters. But I'm starting to wonder if we'll be able to use the pools. It'd be great for DH to be able to take DS to the pool while DD naps in the afternoons.

I'm considering something in the first half of February. I know weather's unpredictable, but if weather is "normal" will we be up for using the pools?

THANKS.

alyssa810 · 08-20-2009, 11:59 AM

We've been in early February several times. February 2009 had us dealing with record lows so pools were not in our plans...I think it was actually warmer in Massachusetts than it was at WDW! February 2008 was much milder; during the day we could have probably gone swimming, but we were at the parks so we didn't...and my DS was only 4 and half months at the time. Both trips were the first week in February. This is usually a great time to go crowd-wise though, unless it's during Mardi gras- we made that mistake once. It seems like the entire state of Louisiana congregates in WDW!

In our experience, typically this time of year is warm enough to swim during the day, especially for us Northerners!

bwolfe · 08-20-2009, 01:12 PM

We were there in Feb. 2009. The kids swam several nights. We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge...heated pools...I think.

JohnsonsRUs · 08-20-2009, 03:45 PM

We have gone in Feb the last 5 years and DD has always gone swimming. Of course, like you we are coming from the north, so high 60s and sunny with a heated pool is definitely swimming weather for us. This year it was probably the coolest year that we have had in Feb, but we still hit the pool a few times.

Carlyzmom · 08-20-2009, 04:35 PM

We went in late April and I found the pool to be too cold. But, I HATE cold water. There were a lot of swimmers though.

jacksmomma · 08-20-2009, 04:39 PM

We were in WDW in early Feb in 2008 and we did not swim. It was all adults with an 18 month old so we did not have that itch or nagging to go. It seems that kids can handle the weather better and we saw many kids in the water, but not too many parents.

LWatson · 08-20-2009, 05:04 PM

We were there Feb 2-7th this year and FROZE!!!! The parks sold out of gloves one of the days we were there. It was warmer in TN than it was there.

wrighter · 08-20-2009, 06:22 PM

We have gone in early February for the past three years, and regardless of the unpredictable weather, we swam every year.

February 2007 was perfect weather for us. Light jackets in the mornings, tank tops by afternoon. Our kids were 17 months and almost 4. Swam three or four days that trip. (Stayed at OKW.)

February 2008 was a heat wave. Beads of sweat on our faces by 10:00 a.m. Swam EVERY day of that trip. :-) Kids were 2 and almost 5. (Again at OKW.)

February 2009 was cold. Hats, gloves, and scarves required. We still swam on two of the days. Kids were 3 and almost 6. (Stayed at BWV.)

The resorts keep the pools heated in the low 80 degree range, I think. As long as you're in the water you're good. It's when you get out and that cool air hits you that it hurts! We brought the kids' bathrobes with us down to the pools and it worked great for the walk back to the room.

I would think, especially considering you're coming from The North, that you'll be fine in the pools.

08-20-2009, 11:45 AM	#1
nfceagles Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 37	Pools in early Feb? I've trying to book our families first Disney World trip. This is the last year before my oldest starts school so I'm eager to pick a low crowd/cheaper time. I'm also eager to get a break from New England winters. But I'm starting to wonder if we'll be able to use the pools. It'd be great for DH to be able to take DS to the pool while DD naps in the afternoons. I'm considering something in the first half of February. I know weather's unpredictable, but if weather is "normal" will we be up for using the pools? THANKS.

08-20-2009, 11:59 AM	#2
alyssa810 It's much more fun on the boat Must have creme brulee Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Stoughton, MA & OKW Posts: 1,677	We've been in early February several times. February 2009 had us dealing with record lows so pools were not in our plans...I think it was actually warmer in Massachusetts than it was at WDW! February 2008 was much milder; during the day we could have probably gone swimming, but we were at the parks so we didn't...and my DS was only 4 and half months at the time. Both trips were the first week in February. This is usually a great time to go crowd-wise though, unless it's during Mardi gras- we made that mistake once. It seems like the entire state of Louisiana congregates in WDW! In our experience, typically this time of year is warm enough to swim during the day, especially for us Northerners! __________________ WDW Day trip 2/1985Offsite 5/97, 1/99, 2/00, 2/01Offsite DL 8/01WL 11/02; ENGAGED @ MK 11/7/02AKL 2/03CSR 5/03CBR&AKL 9/03WL 1-2/04NB@DLP 4/04POR 9/04WL&OKW 12/04CBR&SSR 1/05PC&OKW 4/05DLH 8/0512/05 CSR1-2/06- BWV&POFQDLH 4/06PC&OKW 8/06OKW 12/06CSR&POR 3-4/07SSR 5/07CBR 12/07-Joel's 1st trip!!AKV 2/08POR 5/08CBR 9/08OKW 11/08OKW 2/09OKW 5/09OKW 10/091/10 OKW

08-20-2009, 03:45 PM	#4
JohnsonsRUs Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Farmington Hills, MI Posts: 221	We have gone in Feb the last 5 years and DD has always gone swimming. Of course, like you we are coming from the north, so high 60s and sunny with a heated pool is definitely swimming weather for us. This year it was probably the coolest year that we have had in Feb, but we still hit the pool a few times. __________________ DH , DD , Me ________________________________________ Feb 2005 First time to DW for Me and DD Wilderness Lodge Feb 2006 Wilderness Lodge Feb 2007 Suprise last minute trip Pop Century Feb 2008 Grand Gathering Pop Century Feb 2009 Pop Century

08-20-2009, 04:35 PM	#5
Carlyzmom AXIOM Crew Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: S.E. Texas Posts: 627	We went in late April and I found the pool to be too cold. But, I HATE cold water. There were a lot of swimmers though. __________________ 1976 Off site - age 5 1979 Off site - age 8 1992 Dixie Landings - Honeymoon 1995 Disneyland Hotel - California 1997 Fort Wilderness 1998 Fort Wilderness 2009 Animal Kingdom Lodge Me DH DD 9 DS 6

08-20-2009, 04:39 PM	#6
jacksmomma WWMD?~ What Would Mickey Do? Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,427	We were in WDW in early Feb in 2008 and we did not swim. It was all adults with an 18 month old so we did not have that itch or nagging to go. It seems that kids can handle the weather better and we saw many kids in the water, but not too many parents. __________________ Me DH DS Bailey Dog 6/89 Caribbean Beach 3/04 Honeymoon Pop 6/04 Yacht Club 8/04 Disneyland 6/05 Disneyland 2/08 POFQ 6-7/08 ASSports

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08-20-2009, 01:12 PM	#3
bwolfe Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Loganville, GA Posts: 132	We were there in Feb. 2009. The kids swam several nights. We stayed at the Wilderness Lodge...heated pools...I think.

08-20-2009, 05:04 PM	#7
LWatson Hey Ferb I Know What We're Going To Do Today Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Clarksville, Tn Posts: 811	We were there Feb 2-7th this year and FROZE!!!! The parks sold out of gloves one of the days we were there. It was warmer in TN than it was there. __________________ DH, ME, DS1 (4), DS2 (2)

08-20-2009, 06:22 PM	#8
wrighter DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NJ and AKV Posts: 816	We have gone in early February for the past three years, and regardless of the unpredictable weather, we swam every year. February 2007 was perfect weather for us. Light jackets in the mornings, tank tops by afternoon. Our kids were 17 months and almost 4. Swam three or four days that trip. (Stayed at OKW.) February 2008 was a heat wave. Beads of sweat on our faces by 10:00 a.m. Swam EVERY day of that trip. :-) Kids were 2 and almost 5. (Again at OKW.) February 2009 was cold. Hats, gloves, and scarves required. We still swam on two of the days. Kids were 3 and almost 6. (Stayed at BWV.) The resorts keep the pools heated in the low 80 degree range, I think. As long as you're in the water you're good. It's when you get out and that cool air hits you that it hurts! We brought the kids' bathrobes with us down to the pools and it worked great for the walk back to the room. I would think, especially considering you're coming from The North, that you'll be fine in the pools. __________________ August 2004 Swan and Dolphin-----February 2007 Old Key West-----February 2008 Old Key West February 2009 Boardwalk Villas-----May 2009 Saratoga Springs-----March 2010 Saratoga Springs

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