dc in late november

[stwyatt]

we will be in orlando around thanksgiving, are considering going to dc. is it worth it to do dc for the dolphin swim? assuming its an okay day weather wise--probably a low 70's i can't see my cold natured wife doing much more after the swim. any advice?

 

[Mom2Rae]

we will be in orlando around thanksgiving, are considering going to dc. is it worth it to do dc for the dolphin swim? assuming its an okay day weather wise--probably a low 70's i can't see my cold natured wife doing much more after the swim. any advice?

We just returned from DC and LOVED it.

But, I am cold natured, too. The water for the dolphin swim, sting ray lagoon and coral reef lagoons is VERY CHILLY. It rained about 90% of the day we were there so there was a heavy cloud cover. I couldn't get into the coral reef and sting ray lagoons no matter how hard I tried and I did have a spring suit on. There was zero sunshine to warm us a bit. I'm not sure if in the colder months if they offer you a full body wetsuit which would help alot. But, even as cold natured as I am...once you get into that lagoon with the dolphins you totally forget how chilly it is. You're too excited.

There are mosaic looking showers all over the "island" with warm/hot water to warm yourself up and they work wonders!

I think your wife would enjoy herself. Even if you don't do the other lagoons..the "river" you snorkle in that goes about 1/4 mile is heated and incredible! Not to mention you can get some "adult drinks" to get you warmed up, too! Also..hot chocolate.

Go For It...it's amazing!

 

[Syndrome]

November will be hit or miss. We went Friday after T-giving last year and it was nice........75-80 and sunny. It was a GREAT day! We had originally planed to go Tuesday before t-giving, but Orlando had a freak cold snap with temps into the high 20's.........it snowed in Orlando that night !!!! We took advantage of D.C's 1 free reservation change and went Friday instead.........worked out great. The river and pool are approx 85 deg, and awesome.........I think we stayed in there most of the day warming up, after quick trips to the coral reef. The coral reef is kept at 75 deg. from what the lifeguards said.........but it felt colder! Still we were O.K. wearing just the neoprene jackets. We started out with shorty wetsuits, but they were a bit uncomfortable, so we switched to jackets..........much better! Here is a "old school" water skier tip if its to chilly for you in the reef.........Before you go into the reef, fill up your wetsuit (full or shorty) with warm water from the showers........your body will have an easier time keeping the water warm and will make it nicer to enter the water. You will slowly get used to the water instead of shocking your system!
If I were you I would plan 2 dates and be flexible to change with the weather forcast. You will have 1 free reservation change, but just hope that some other date is available. In Nov. you should be fine........we re-booked for a full capacity Friday after T-giving just days before with no problem.
BTW......"black friday" was at FULL capacity and still it was a very nice un-crowded day!!! Well worth the money imho!!! Great day to just kick back and relax,swim and eat/drink all you want.
We will be back in about 2 weeks....August 7th, for another day at DC! Its hard to justify the big $$$ it costs for admission, but once you go.........you will see its worth it! We CANT wait to get back!
Good luck...........Syndrome