Packing now... and have no idea what to pack! - The DIS Discussion Forums

mykidsrock76 · 11-21-2009, 05:19 PM

So, we are leaving in 6 days!

But I have no idea how to pack. I was planning on mostly shorts, but throwing in a couple pairs of pants. I looked at the 10-day forecast on weather.com and also the 15-day on accuweather.com. But seriously, how can they predict the weather 15 days in advance?

Based on those sites, the temps range from mid-60's to upper-70's. That is a BIG difference. I am debating if we should even pack shorts. The last thing I want is for my kids to be cold in shorts all week. I know it will not be too hot, so do you think we should just pack pants and throw a couple pairs of shorts in, just in case?

I am really confused about this. Would love to hear from anyone that has gone this time of year. Thanks!!!!!

2kidletsmom · 11-21-2009, 05:22 PM

We leave on the 1st and my husband-who is a meterologist-just said to expect below average temps and above average rain. It's an El Nino. Normal average temps should be 70's and mid 50's at night. I'm going to keep checking the National Weather Service site-NWS.noaa.gov-type in lake buena vista,fl right before we go. Good Luck!

DisneyBum303 · 11-21-2009, 05:34 PM

I know it's REALLY hard to wait to pack, but Florida in December is impossible to predict. I grew up there and I remember some days wearing a big coat and gloves and two days later back in shorts.

I'm going 12/5-12/11 and I will get warm weather clothes and cold weather clothes ready, then check the weather forecast the day before we leave to see which wardrobe I'm going to need.

Have fun!!!

mykidsrock76 · 11-21-2009, 05:39 PM

I am guessing I will have to wait as well. I have all the stuff gathered up. Just need to do laundry and gather up more pants! And I guess I will shove them all in the suitcase on Wednesday. Becuase I am not packing on Thanksgiving. Just one more thing to add to my stress this week!

knieriem · 11-21-2009, 05:44 PM

I'd bring half and half with shorts and pants then bring a lightweight jacket to wear over your shirts in the evening. Today it was 80 down here but it has been in the low 70s.

nothnbutherainsir · 11-21-2009, 05:52 PM

Honestly I end up wearing the same few outfits all week! I'd say pack 1/2 shorts 1/2 pants, a few jackets and maybe long sleeved shirts. I'm also throwing in some gloves and a scarf just in case!

Maggi May · 11-21-2009, 05:58 PM

Yep, the only thing that's predictable about Florida in December is that it's unpredictable. Definitely pack shorts, as well as long pants and warmer clothes. Even if it's warm during the day, it can get cool enough in the evening to need to change into warmer clothes.

December is a great time to go, though, as far as weather. Hope you have a blast.

Phil'sFrontier · 11-21-2009, 06:10 PM

No matter the weather my stradegy is usually the same. Layers. Lightweight technical clothing that breathes well and dries fast. I will try to avoid cotton like the plauge

It is heavy, does not breath very well, and once wet it has no insulative properties.
Another advantage is clothes such as I described take up very minimal room in your suitcase.

mickeysaver · 11-21-2009, 06:22 PM

I have been doing mega laundry all week. I have made sure that everything from shorts, to jeans, to nice clothes have all been freshly washed and are ready to be packed. I hate packing clothes that haven't been washed in the past month because most of the good fresh smell has worn off by then and I love opening a suitcase with fresh smelling laundry. I know, I'm weird.

We have gone in December 3 times in the past and depending on the trip we have had everything from low 30's at night to upper 80's during the day. We leave on the 5th and both have the afternoon of the 4th off. Being that everything in the forecast is so variable, I hate to do it, but the suitcase won't be packed until then. We are gathering the rest of the stuff together next Saturday, but the clothes are waiting until the last minute.

DISchick · 11-21-2009, 06:31 PM

I'm packing now and I'm totally confused....I thought it should be all capris and jeans but now I'm thinking about throwing in some shorts? I think I may go over the weight limit for baggage...

Who cares? I'm going to Disney World...TOMORROW! Woo!

Dan Murphy · 11-21-2009, 06:39 PM

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Originally Posted by mickeysaver

....We leave on the 5th...

I look forward to seeing you there, Maggie.

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Originally Posted by DISchick

I'm packing now and I'm totally confused....I thought it should be all capris and jeans but now I'm thinking about throwing in some shorts? I think I may go over the weight limit for baggage...

Who cares? I'm going to Disney World...TOMORROW! Woo!

I'll miss you guys? When do you return home? Would be great to see you again, has been ages.

nothnbutherainsir · 11-21-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Murphy

I look forward to seeing you there, Maggie.

Woah! THE Dan Murphy will be there the same time as me?! Rad!

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DISchick · 11-21-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Murphy

I'll miss you guys? When do you return home? Would be great to see you again, has been ages.

Awwww, man! We'll be there the 22nd-27th. I sure wish our dates matched up Dan. It has been too long!

Dan Murphy · 11-21-2009, 07:31 PM

Darn

Do say hello to Dave, have a great trip, and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season.

Back to the topic.....

I have gone quite often at this time of the year, early Dec, and always bring everything from shorts and short sleeves to my regular Chicago winter wear (well, not the sub zero stuff), including gloves and something for the ears. Layers work well.

Dan Murphy · 11-21-2009, 08:25 PM

Hope to see you there, nothnbutherainsir.

11-21-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
mykidsrock76 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 291	Packing now... and have no idea what to pack! So, we are leaving in 6 days! But I have no idea how to pack. I was planning on mostly shorts, but throwing in a couple pairs of pants. I looked at the 10-day forecast on weather.com and also the 15-day on accuweather.com. But seriously, how can they predict the weather 15 days in advance? Based on those sites, the temps range from mid-60's to upper-70's. That is a BIG difference. I am debating if we should even pack shorts. The last thing I want is for my kids to be cold in shorts all week. I know it will not be too hot, so do you think we should just pack pants and throw a couple pairs of shorts in, just in case? I am really confused about this. Would love to hear from anyone that has gone this time of year. Thanks!!!!! __________________ Myself DH DD (16) DD (6) DS (5) 2001- All Star Music Jan 2007- POP Century Dec 2007- Cruise to Caribbean Dec 2008- Another Cruise Nov 2009- Port Orleans Riverside

11-21-2009, 05:34 PM	#3
DisneyBum303 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Frisco, TX Posts: 16	I know it's REALLY hard to wait to pack, but Florida in December is impossible to predict. I grew up there and I remember some days wearing a big coat and gloves and two days later back in shorts. I'm going 12/5-12/11 and I will get warm weather clothes and cold weather clothes ready, then check the weather forecast the day before we leave to see which wardrobe I'm going to need. Have fun!!! __________________ Me (44) Mom (66)

11-21-2009, 05:39 PM	#4
mykidsrock76 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 291	I am guessing I will have to wait as well. I have all the stuff gathered up. Just need to do laundry and gather up more pants! And I guess I will shove them all in the suitcase on Wednesday. Becuase I am not packing on Thanksgiving. Just one more thing to add to my stress this week! __________________ Myself DH DD (16) DD (6) DS (5) 2001- All Star Music Jan 2007- POP Century Dec 2007- Cruise to Caribbean Dec 2008- Another Cruise Nov 2009- Port Orleans Riverside Last edited by mykidsrock76; 11-21-2009 at 05:58 PM.

11-21-2009, 05:44 PM	#5
knieriem Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 244	I'd bring half and half with shorts and pants then bring a lightweight jacket to wear over your shirts in the evening. Today it was 80 down here but it has been in the low 70s. __________________ "I only hope that we don't lose sight of one thing - that it was all started by a mouse." ~ Walt Disney My first trip report! - November 2009

11-21-2009, 05:52 PM	#6
nothnbutherainsir I wish we had a YETI smiley! Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: IN Posts: 313	Honestly I end up wearing the same few outfits all week! I'd say pack 1/2 shorts 1/2 pants, a few jackets and maybe long sleeved shirts. I'm also throwing in some gloves and a scarf just in case! __________________ DHMe

11-21-2009, 05:22 PM	#2
2kidletsmom Earning My Ears Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 21	We leave on the 1st and my husband-who is a meterologist-just said to expect below average temps and above average rain. It's an El Nino. Normal average temps should be 70's and mid 50's at night. I'm going to keep checking the National Weather Service site-NWS.noaa.gov-type in lake buena vista,fl right before we go. Good Luck!

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11-21-2009, 05:58 PM	#7
Maggi May DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Tallahassee, FL Posts: 690	Yep, the only thing that's predictable about Florida in December is that it's unpredictable. Definitely pack shorts, as well as long pants and warmer clothes. Even if it's warm during the day, it can get cool enough in the evening to need to change into warmer clothes. December is a great time to go, though, as far as weather. Hope you have a blast. __________________ ...next trip: December '09 - POR

11-21-2009, 06:10 PM	#8
Phil'sFrontier Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Yukon Posts: 368	No matter the weather my stradegy is usually the same. Layers. Lightweight technical clothing that breathes well and dries fast. I will try to avoid cotton like the plauge It is heavy, does not breath very well, and once wet it has no insulative properties. Another advantage is clothes such as I described take up very minimal room in your suitcase. __________________

11-21-2009, 06:22 PM	#9
mickeysaver WINNER of the world's worst limerick contest! ;) I am a LARGE toddler! No one wants to contemplate their mortality while their broccoli is getting cold Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 5,443	I have been doing mega laundry all week. I have made sure that everything from shorts, to jeans, to nice clothes have all been freshly washed and are ready to be packed. I hate packing clothes that haven't been washed in the past month because most of the good fresh smell has worn off by then and I love opening a suitcase with fresh smelling laundry. I know, I'm weird. We have gone in December 3 times in the past and depending on the trip we have had everything from low 30's at night to upper 80's during the day. We leave on the 5th and both have the afternoon of the 4th off. Being that everything in the forecast is so variable, I hate to do it, but the suitcase won't be packed until then. We are gathering the rest of the stuff together next Saturday, but the clothes are waiting until the last minute. __________________ PeaceLoveandMickey!

11-21-2009, 06:31 PM	#10
DISchick DIS Veteran Has more Refillable Mugs than she knows what to do with! Join Date: May 2000 Location: Keller, TX Posts: 347	We leave tomorrow! I'm packing now and I'm totally confused....I thought it should be all capris and jeans but now I'm thinking about throwing in some shorts? I think I may go over the weight limit for baggage... Who cares? I'm going to Disney World...TOMORROW! Woo! __________________ DISchick DVC/BWV 2000 "Everybody neat and pretty? Then on with the show!"

11-21-2009, 07:31 PM	#14
Dan Murphy We are family. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chicago area, IL Posts: 68,481	Darn Do say hello to Dave, have a great trip, and best wishes for a wonderful holiday season. Back to the topic..... I have gone quite often at this time of the year, early Dec, and always bring everything from shorts and short sleeves to my regular Chicago winter wear (well, not the sub zero stuff), including gloves and something for the ears. Layers work well. __________________ *Dan-'Let's Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand'--We are Family* Why she runs..... Random acts of kindness, no matter how small, are never really lost. They live forever in the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of them---------Lady M *Link to picture threads, many pictures ///Are You a DIS Oldtimer (or New)? ///LOTS of Resort Photos* dmurphydis@sbcglobal.net

11-21-2009, 08:25 PM	#15
Dan Murphy We are family. Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Chicago area, IL Posts: 68,481	Hope to see you there, nothnbutherainsir. __________________ *Dan-'Let's Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand'--We are Family* Why she runs..... Random acts of kindness, no matter how small, are never really lost. They live forever in the hearts of those who are fortunate enough to be on the receiving end of them---------Lady M *Link to picture threads, many pictures ///Are You a DIS Oldtimer (or New)? ///LOTS of Resort Photos* dmurphydis@sbcglobal.net

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