Can kids swim in mid 60's?

[OhDannyBoy]

If there's a heated pool, yes.

If not, probably because you're northerners.

It'll be cold when you get out of the water so have a towel ready.

Florida weather changes very quick. It can be in the 40's in the morning and get to the upper 70's in the afternoon.

Wear layers. Stuff easy to take off and stash.

 

[plumsiren]

I actually prefer swimming when it's cool out to swimming when it's blazing hot - the water (assuming pool is heated) feels soooo much warmer when the air temp is low!

 

[McLaughlinS]

We are from Kansas City. And if you've seen Saving Mr. Banks, you know it can get cold in the winter in Kansas City.

When we went to WDW last February, my daughters (4 & 6) insisted, absolutely insisted, we had to swim every chance we had. We even "had" to go after closing down MK. One night it was about 52 degrees at midnight, steam rising above the 80 degree water, and two little girls happily splashing the night away.

At the parks, we started with jackets and sweatshirts, usually peeled them off by 1030. I wore "Dad Shorts" every day.

So, it's all a matter of perspective, I suppose.

 

[emmababy]

We are from Kansas City. And if you've seen Saving Mr. Banks, you know it can get cold in the winter in Kansas City. When we went to WDW last February, my daughters (4 & 6) insisted, absolutely insisted, we had to swim every chance we had. We even "had" to go after closing down MK. One night it was about 52 degrees at midnight, steam rising above the 80 degree water, and two little girls happily splashing the night away. At the parks, we started with jackets and sweatshirts, usually peeled them off by 1030. I wore "Dad Shorts" every day. So, it's all a matter of perspective, I suppose.

Thanks!! Do you remember the highs?

 

[jon18uk]

As a Brit where it is around 50 Fahrenheit currently in London and I'm rarely wearing gloves, the idea of packing gloves to wear in Florida seems very strange!
I've never been to Florida when it was less that 70 though, but that is still nice and warm to me, would swim in a heated pool. Last time I couldn't even get into a hot tub when its 85 outside!

 

[summermac]

I think it really depends on if the sun is out or not more than anything. Even at home (I'm from Ohio too) swimming when it's nearing 80 and overcast still sucks to me.

 

[4xmom]

We went in Feb. a few years ago. My 4 kids were determined to swim. The temps were in the low 40's. So off we went. I was bundled in sweats and a ton of towels while they swam. I got them out of the pool one at time so I could quickly dry them off and get sweats on them. They loved it though. Oh and they weren't the only ones in the pool. We met a nice couple also bundled in towels-lol.

 

[BudgieMama]

No problem.

Our local lido opens over Christmas- DH went every day it was open, said there were loads of kids. The outdoor temp never got higher than 5℃... so that's what? 40℉?

 

[robinb]

As a Brit where it is around 50 Fahrenheit currently in London and I'm rarely wearing gloves, the idea of packing gloves to wear in Florida seems very strange!

I recommend that people bring lightweight "stretchy" gloves to WDW in December & January. It gets chillier than 50-degrees once the sun goes down.

 

[csmom]

My kids were always happy to swim in a heated pool, regardless of what the air temp was. Of course, I think once you've been swimming in Lake Superior, your perspective is a little off.

 

[Autumnslight]

It was in the 60's for a couple of days during our trip in December, and into the 50's at night. My kids happily swam, even at night, until they were forced to get out! Meanwhile, some of the lifeguards were wearing jackets and seemed to be freezing cold. I guess it just depends on what you're used to.

I'd say go ahead and let them swim. Just make sure to have towels and something warm for them to put on as soon as they get out. That's when it REALLY feels cold.

 

[machusko]

We are leaving Wed and trying to see if kids could swim. Bummed to see that the weather isn't to get out of mid 60's.

Now, what to pack? Capris? Jeans?

Looks like we will need everything from sweatshirts and gloves to tshirts. Was so hoping to be wearing shorts and flip flops!!

We've done several winter trips. You are correct on the clothing. You may need hats and gloves in mornings/nights but also might be in shorts and t shirts at some point.

The pools are heated but can be cool. Some pools will stay warmer than other and recent rain and sun levels are factors too. I was talking a life guard last month at POFQ and he told me they set the pool temp at 82 but the pool was at 78. He said that pool was a little hard to keep warm due to it's size, shape and features. It was 80 air temp at the time.

 

[perdidochas]

We are leaving Wed and trying to see if kids could swim. Bummed to see that the weather isn't to get out of mid 60's.

Now, what to pack? Capris? Jeans?

Looks like we will need everything from sweatshirts and gloves to tshirts. Was so hoping to be wearing shorts and flip flops!!

The main part is that it will be cold when out of the water. Most Disney pools are at 80 degrees, so they are swimmable.

 

[LindsR]

Does anyone know if the water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated? We are taking an adults trip in 10 days and are contemplating to try and do TL for a few hours. We love it so much and are excited it is opened - but are worried about being cold and miserable - so not sure if its even worth trying!

 

[Minnesota!]

My kids were always happy to swim in a heated pool, regardless of what the air temp was. Of course, I think once you've been swimming in Lake Superior, your perspective is a little off.

Exactly!

We swim at WDW no matter the temp. The pools are heated, and we are tough like that, lol! I know people have commented as they walk past the pool about how we must be from AK or Canada...I say MN and they reply "Close Enough".

We, like others, much prefer swimming when the air is cold and the water warm.

 

[richmo]

Getting in a heated pool when its 60 out isn't bad...getting out is the hard part.

 

[robinb]

Does anyone know if the water at Typhoon Lagoon is heated? We are taking an adults trip in 10 days and are contemplating to try and do TL for a few hours. We love it so much and are excited it is opened - but are worried about being cold and miserable - so not sure if its even worth trying!

We went to TL right after Christmas and the water was fine (for us). Disney WILL close TL when it's too cold and they did during that same stay. The water isn't an issue, but walking around from one attraction to the next in the cold can be a problem.

 

[gwmort]

We find we acclimatize after a few days.

A few years ago we went in January and flew out of snow a foot deep and arrived with temps in the low 60s and it felt warm to us and we swam the first couple of days while the life guards wore jackets and tried to keep warm.

By the end of the week we were getting chilly and broke out the sweatshirts and wind breakers, even though the temperature didn't get lower, it felt cooler to us.

 

[perdidochas]

Exactly!

We swim at WDW no matter the temp. The pools are heated, and we are tough like that, lol! I know people have commented as they walk past the pool about how we must be from AK or Canada...I say MN and they reply "Close Enough".

We, like others, much prefer swimming when the air is cold and the water warm.

My Florida boys will be in the pool, if the water's warm enough.

 

[maplevale]

To me it's all about water temperature! I can sit in a hot tub in the middle of winter with a touque on (and for the record I totally said that to fit the stereotype of a crazy Canadian!).

My kids swam in Grandpa's pool all summer - we never got the darn thing about 72 degrees! (It was chilly but the air would be so hot you had to cool down).

We head down in 3 weeks and I imagine we will be int he water! Not sure the waterslide will be as much fun if it's cold but we will be swimming!