Camping in a tent... In Jan?

[d1sn3ycr@zy]

I Will be graduating from college this December (woo hoo!), and to celebrate the occasion I want to take a trip to Disney with some friends. Well, seeing as we have spent all our money on tuition we were looking into camping... In a tent... In January. We are all mid/early twenties so the tent aspect isn't a big deal, and this is a bucket list thing for me. My question is how bad is the cold weather? I am from MS and also did the College Program spring of 13, so I understand the ways if Florida weather. But have I completely lost my mind? Will we survive without them hating me for dragging them into this? Any tips? I love Disney! It is my happy place! I have worked extremely hard to finish school while working one to three jobs at a time. I need my Disney/escape from reality fix, but am I crazy?

 

[disneylove69]

I've been there in January when it was 20 degrees. You could bring a small heater if you have electric available.

 

[2goofycampers]

If you're prepared it is certainly doable. Heater, sleeping bag, blankets and warm clothes. Or it may be 80 during the day and 50's at night, you never know.

 

[RoyalMom]

Awesome! Congrats, btw...

I camped this past Feb. in a tent. It might have been warmer than usual; temps went down to 40 at night. We used air mattresses, lots of blankets and a space heater so we were FINE!

I say it beats a wet August or 100+ degrees any day, plus the days were warm enough for swimming! Make sure you hit that hot tub at the Meadows Rec. Area, too!

 

[North of Mouse]

I Will be graduating from college this December (woo hoo!), and to celebrate the occasion I want to take a trip to Disney with some friends. Well, seeing as we have spent all our money on tuition we were looking into camping... In a tent... In January. We are all mid/early twenties so the tent aspect isn't a big deal, and this is a bucket list thing for me. My question is how bad is the cold weather? I am from MS and also did the College Program spring of 13, so I understand the ways if Florida weather. But have I completely lost my mind? Will we survive without them hating me for dragging them into this? Any tips? I love Disney! It is my happy place! I have worked extremely hard to finish school while working one to three jobs at a time. I need my Disney/escape from reality fix, but am I crazy?

For me, NO WAY! For college age kids, I would say very doable. Just bring sleeping bags that will keep you warm in case of very cold (which doesn't happen often) even in Jan. ('but' it 'can')!!

Take a small heater - but be extremely vigilant in a tent - and don't leave it on unattended - OR at night!!

Have fun!! Sounds like you earned it!!

 

[d1sn3ycr@zy]

I know how unpredictable the lovely Florida weather can be. I guess at this point if I'm going, I'm going rain or shine. I would much ether pack extra blankets than camp during the lovely August heat! Any tips for camping in a tent there? I've stayed at the campgrounds before so I'm familiar with the area, but any helpful bits as far as safety of items and such would be great.

 

[Teamubr]

Looks like the weather is covered. Being from MS, you have a pretty good idea what "January" is like. One thing I have seen others mention besides a space heater. Since you will have electricity, borrow someone's electric blanket. Other's have said they are much better than a space heater.

There is another active thread about keeping valuables safe when tent camping. Overall, the Fort is pretty safe. I have never 'lost' anything and I leave chairs, toys, grill, bicycles (locked), and lights outside. Of the reports on here about items getting stolen, it sounds more like easy opportunity items, not someone going through a tent rummaging through everything. Basically, lock things in your car you want to keep safe. For smaller items, there are lock boxes at the Outpost Guest Services building.

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