Disney and cold weather

[Lauralaylin]

I've been to WDW well over 20 times, but I have always been lucky with the weather. It's going to be pretty chilly later this week when I am down there, and I'm wondering what everyone wears. I'm going to bring layers, but do you wear jeans? Leggings seem like they'd not be warm enough. I feel like I might be overthinking this, but I'd love to hear what others think. We're driving, so I'm okay overpacking a bit. TIA!

 

[Genie+]

I wear jeans or leggings, and sneakers. Layers on top. Jacket that’s easy to stow if I get too warm midday (not bulky to roll up or tie around my waist) along with hat, scarf and thin dollar store type gloves. I find those last 3 are the biggest help on frigid mornings or evenings, and they are quite small and lightweight to carry.

 

[tinkerjo]

On a cold January day a couple years ago I just wore leggings and a hoodie. DH wore jeans. I was perfectly comfortable but we came from Ohio where it was COLD.

 

[gottalovepluto]

Hot hands hand warmers! That was my favorite thing to help keep warm when we hit Disney in a cold spell. Just put them in jacket pockets. I wore jeans, don’t really do leggings. If you return to the room before night you can switch to a longer jacket.

Layers matter because it’s cold outside but then warm inside so you gotta be able to shed.

 

[Lauralaylin]

Thank you all!

 

[jo-jo]

If it really really cold and warmth is more important than fashion. Put on a poncho. The plastic layer helps to keep body heat in.

 

[jo-jo]

Hot hands hand warmers! That was my favorite thing to help keep warm when we hit Disney in a cold spell. Just put them in jacket pockets. I wore jeans, don’t really do leggings. If you return to the room before night you can switch to a longer jacket.

Layers matter because it’s cold outside but then warm inside so you gotta be able to shed.

We used a bunch of hand warmers in dec. After we got back, I saw rechargeable ones on Amazon. Got a set for DS , he is very active in coaching his son’s sports teams. Wish I had found them before the trip. I had no idea they existed.

 

[bdrex28]

On this same note, we've been so many times and not had any cooler than a light jacket in the late evening or early morning. We are going Jan 28-Feb 2 and we were excited that perhaps the highs would be lower 60s and even into the 50s. Just a nice change!!

But nope, forecast is showing mid to upper 70s, after being cool for weeks!

Bummer

 

[Simba's Mom]

As someone told me when we were going to Alaska-"Pretend you're an onion!" Dress in layers. I'll be there next week-have one pair of shorts (as my relatives used to say, "Hope springs eternal") but also turtleneck jerseys and short sleeve shirts, sweatshirt, jacket, wool hat and gloves-so I'm ready for anything.