help me pack please

[TeresaWen]

coming down on Friday and the weather looks awesome. High 70's to mid 80's. Will shorts and Capri pants work for day? We have a few nice dinners planned. One California Grill - would a silver gray sleeveless maxi dress look out of place. It is a bit on the summer side. Thanks!

 

[maxiesmom]

A maxi dress will be just fine for the California Grill. You may want a shrug or something over it, it dose tend to be a bit on the chilly side. As far as the day goes, what is the predicted low? If you are up early it may be quite a bit cooler than 70. I would take a sweater along for early morning or late at night.

 

[nono]

One thing to look at is the wind...10 mph will knock the "feel" of the day back a couple degrees. Your maxi dress sounds great! But a sweater would be a good idea esp. for the end of the night. I'm the loon wearing shorts/sweatshirt/fleece headband/gloves in Dec. in FL. I love soaking up the sun, but always forget to go "home" and change for the evening!

 

[TeresaWen]

Thank you! I will make sure to pack a shrug. Friday cannot come soon enough!!

 

[Hopefully]

I think you also need to pack for cool weather as well. The weather changes greatly quickly.

 

[AL_Girl]

I would layer. I'm usually fine with capris but would probably wear a light jacket over a shirt sleeve.

 

[jmccoy18]

We have gone this time of year for a few years and I can tell you from experience that you need to pack for all types of weather. On our trip two years ago, we experienced in 1 week: 80 degrees, 70 degrees with afternoon shower, 50 degrees, and a very chilly and windy upper 30s! We were not prepared for it to get that cold and we had to buy hats and gloves at the park for a rediculous amount of money to not be miserable all day.

So I would definitely pack a few things for cooler weather like a good fleece or a sweatshirt that can be taken off halfway through the day.

 

[DebbieB]

I'm here now. This morning it was cloudy and on the cool side. I wore jeans, jersey and a jacket. By 11:00 the sun came out and the jacket wasn't needed. It's supposed to be in the 50s tomorrow morning, so it will probably be the same.

 

[cluvsdisney]

We're going this weekend too. If the forecast holds (61-82 degrees) , I'm planning to wear capris and a summer shirt during the day with a light cover up for the evening. DH is planning shorts during the day and jeans for the evening with a sweatshirt or long sleeve shirt.

The maxi dress with a shrug or sweater sounds perfect for CG.

 

[hamilkm]

We are also coming this weekend. We are going to be doing the parks comando, so my plan is for jeans, a t-shirt, and a sweat shirt which i can put in my bag when not needed during the day! Can't wait!

 

[lustergirl]

This is something I am wondering about as well. Going in the end of January on a solo trip. Not sure what the weather is going to be like. Think I will be fine with capris and shirt during the day and add a sweater at night. Will pack extras though, such as a jacket and gloves.

 

[DISNEY CHICKIE]

Same issue here! We arrive this Sunday and based on what the temps are showing I was thinking capris and tanks/tshirts during the day and a fleece/sweatshirt at night. I usually visit in May, June or September, so I am not really sure what to expect or pack. 60 degrees here in Buffalo may feel different than 60 degrees in WDW. Either way, I am going to make sure I am prepared for all seasons by layering! Let the over-packing begin!

 

[lustergirl]

hello fellow WNYer. 60 degrees here in Buffalo during the winter is hot for us.

 

[NinaBella]

Light sweatshirt, hoodie, or jacket is needed this morning taking my kids to school.

By the way, whatever you are comfortable in to wear is fine (maxi dress). Florida is a super casual dress code almost everywhere. Women wear workout clothes to dinner.

 

[DisneyWishes14]

We were there last February and will be there during Christmas week. Biggest lesson I learned in Feb. was to dress in layers as the temp fluctuation was pretty big. This time I'm bringing light weight pants/jeans that can be turned into capris as the temp warms up during the day and most importantly SOCKS! I wore flats and capris in Feb and my ankles were freezing! I will also bring a cotton sweater and a windbreaker. All things that I can roll and stash in a bag or wear around my waist as the temps warm up during the day.

 

[hakepb]

60 degrees during the winter feels awesome ..... When you are walking from your car to a shopping mall, or when you are playing an outdoor sport.

... But set your home's A/C to 60 degrees and most people will think it feels like a meat locker, and need to bundle up. The amount of time spent below 70 can be a big impact. That's kinda why most people need layers when WDW is a high of 60, and need winter coats when it's a high of 50

 

[BarbieGal457]

I think your maxi dress would look great! I would bring a light sweater/wrap though to be safe.

I leave tomorrow and the weather looks great, but I took all the advice I see here and packed in layers. I brought some tanks, some tees, and sweatshirts of varying warmth to layer. I also am taking a lightweight North Face to block wind, because I learned the hard way that a very windy day at MK in the mid- to high 60s is BRUTAL and feels much colder.

I also brought shorts, capris that hit mid-calf, long jeans, and long leggings. I am wearing my Uggs down (hey those things are warm!) and packed sneakers in my bag and flip flops in my carry-on because it's supposed to be too warm for Uggs when we get there tomorrow.

I also brought a knit winter hat just to play it safe. Cold ears stink! I went in January twice and we had mid-80s weather and low- to mid-70s at night and it was gorgeous, however both weeks surrounding each trip were mighty cold! So layers for sure!

 

[kwdw]

Here now and it was 59 degrees at 8 am and I was glad I had a sweatshirt with my shorts. At night, you will definitely need something warmer than just a sleeveless dress .... Bring something long sleeve to wear over that as I suspect you will need it. It's 11 am now and beautiful shorts and t shirt weather.

 

[focusondisney]

Another WNYer headed down this weekend. Is there gonna be anybody left in Buffalo?? Looks like we'll have great travel weather. Hope it's still in the 50's & 60's when we get back. After last winter's 7 feet of snow in 24 hours, I need a break!

And I agree with everyone else, pack a little of everything. You never know how the weather will change while you're there.

 

[ForeverDisney6793]

Heading down tomorrow and I packed a bit of everything. We are driving so extra hoodies will be thrown in the mini van. Can't wait!