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msmith07101 · 09-15-2009, 12:19 AM

Thinking about visiting the week before Christmas. Never been in the winter and have always wanted to see the decorations and feel the excitement in the air! I know it is a busy time to go, but need to work around school breaks. Wanted to take a short cruise, but didn't make that happen...so looking at WDW..CBR. Have stayed there a couple times and it is one of my favorites. What is December weather like?? It's got to be better than cold & snowy Ohio...right???

abubu919 · 09-15-2009, 07:07 AM

It tends to depend. Being from Florida, the weather always changes. Usually it is around 30s to 60s in Orlando. But it can sometimes get higher than that. Very unpredictable

But definitely beats Ohio weather

BiggFam8 · 09-15-2009, 07:46 AM

I too am from Ohio and this will be our second Christmas trip (going 12/11-12/20). Like the last post said, it depends. On our last trip, we had highs in the 80's some days but we also had one low at 30! Layers that can be carried easily are your best bet. Start off with short/pants and t-shirt and wear a hoodie or sweatshirt which came be easily tied around your waist or put in stroller (if you have one). Mornings tend to be chilly, afterrnoons tend to be warm (not hot). Rain wasn't a problem though. Good Luck!

msmith07101 · 09-15-2009, 09:14 AM

Thanks for the feedback. Does anyone know if the pools are heated...at CBR??

aka-mad4themouse · 09-15-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by msmith07101

Thanks for the feedback. Does anyone know if the pools are heated...at CBR??

All Disney pools are heated. My kids went swimming in Dec one year. A friend went the following year and found it to be too cold to tolerate being out of the water and wet. They only swam one time during their stay. The weather can vary so much from one year to the next.

williamson_ja · 09-15-2009, 12:56 PM

What about crowds??

BiggFam8 · 09-16-2009, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by williamson_ja

What about crowds??

The first 8 days we were there we walked on just about every ride. 15 minutes was our longest wait. Starting the Friday before Christmas, things started to get more crowded. Sautrday the crowds grew to where Saturday night was extremely crowded! Sunday we were leaving so we went to DD to shop. You couldn't get anywhere without mobs and mobs! If you are there the weekend before Christmas, prepare to get nothing done that Saturday or Sunday. Good Luck!

09-15-2009, 12:19 AM	#1
msmith07101 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 469	Christmas at WDW?? Thinking about visiting the week before Christmas. Never been in the winter and have always wanted to see the decorations and feel the excitement in the air! I know it is a busy time to go, but need to work around school breaks. Wanted to take a short cruise, but didn't make that happen...so looking at WDW..CBR. Have stayed there a couple times and it is one of my favorites. What is December weather like?? It's got to be better than cold & snowy Ohio...right??? __________________ '94 Port Orleans French Qtr '95 Caribbean Beach Resort '97 Coronado Springs '01 All Star Music '02 Sandals Royal Caribbean Jamaica '05 Caribbean Beach Resort '07 Disneyland & California Adventure- offsite '08 Beaches Boscobel Jamaica May 23,09 Magic to Tortola

09-15-2009, 07:07 AM	#2
abubu919 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 429	It tends to depend. Being from Florida, the weather always changes. Usually it is around 30s to 60s in Orlando. But it can sometimes get higher than that. Very unpredictable But definitely beats Ohio weather __________________ Me DBF Our Trips-Countdown to Staying at All Disney Resorts Oct. 2008-Swan, Dec. 2008-Dolphin, May 2009-DCL Western Caribbean, May 2009-POP, Aug. 2009-All Star Sports, Oct. 2009-BW Villas

09-15-2009, 07:46 AM	#3
BiggFam8 6 Kids & 2 Kids-at-heart! BCV DVC Members Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Spencer OH Posts: 117	Hello from ohio! I too am from Ohio and this will be our second Christmas trip (going 12/11-12/20). Like the last post said, it depends. On our last trip, we had highs in the 80's some days but we also had one low at 30! Layers that can be carried easily are your best bet. Start off with short/pants and t-shirt and wear a hoodie or sweatshirt which came be easily tied around your waist or put in stroller (if you have one). Mornings tend to be chilly, afterrnoons tend to be warm (not hot). Rain wasn't a problem though. Good Luck! __________________ We believe in Disney Magic. WDW - JUNE 1993 (All-Star Movies) WDW - SEPTEMBER 1995 (Off-site at Wally World!) WDW - MAY/JUNE 1997 (Off-site at rental home) WDW - MAY/JUNE 2000 (off-site at rental home) WDW - DECEMBER 2003 (First time with DVC at BCV) DCL - SEPTEMBER 2005 (7-day Western Cruise - DVC paid!) OKW - AUGUST 2006 POF - September 2007 SS - September 2008 SS - December 2009

09-15-2009, 09:14 AM	#4
msmith07101 Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 469	Thanks for the feedback. Does anyone know if the pools are heated...at CBR?? __________________ '94 Port Orleans French Qtr '95 Caribbean Beach Resort '97 Coronado Springs '01 All Star Music '02 Sandals Royal Caribbean Jamaica '05 Caribbean Beach Resort '07 Disneyland & California Adventure- offsite '08 Beaches Boscobel Jamaica May 23,09 Magic to Tortola

09-15-2009, 12:56 PM	#6
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