Really starting to rethink going

[mommy2_3]

at least going in Feb. i dont know what to do i hear that in Feb. it could be really cold and then there are days where you can go swimming. I am in Kansas but from Chicago, so i can handle the cold. but it will be me, hubby, my bff and mine and hubbys 5 kids ages then will be 2 1/2 months (almost 3 months) to 6. We are planning on going Feb. 18th-26th. so end of Feb. i will be bringing sweaters, pants, jackets and hats just in case and a car seat cover for the new little one. so anyone been to Disney end of Feb. Is it really that bad? i know we may hit crowds a bit, but hopefully not to bad. Presidents Day is on the 18th this year. the day we will be arriving. we only plan on doing DTD that day. and then just resting up in the hotel. we also really want to check out a beach while there. but if its going to be chilly, not sure i really want to. i want my kids to be able to go into the water and splash around and have fun. not just walk on the beach freezing their butts off lol!

 

[DopeyDame]

February is one of our go-to times of year to go (the other is October). The weather in Feb is definitely hit or miss, though. I have been FREEZING and wearing full-up winter clothes, and I have been walking around in a tank top and shorts. The pools are heated, but not exactly warm. Little kids are crazy, and usually don't mind the cold water.
Even if it's cold, we always have a fantastic time. You're from the midwest, so I'm sure you know "there's no bad weather, just bad clothing" Pack in layers and have fun!

 

[mommy2_3]

February is one of our go-to times of year to go (the other is October). The weather in Feb is definitely hit or miss, though. I have been FREEZING and wearing full-up winter clothes, and I have been walking around in a tank top and shorts. The pools are heated, but not exactly warm. Little kids are crazy, and usually don't mind the cold water.
Even if it's cold, we always have a fantastic time. You're from the midwest, so I'm sure you know "there's no bad weather, just bad clothing" Pack in layers and have fun!

yeah here we have been having alot of hit and miss weather! its been crazy! early March was in the 80's, by the time April hit it was in the 50-low 60's. now its in the high 80's to low 90's. im just hoping the whole time we are there we wont have to be bundled up. im hoping that since we are going at the end of Feb. we may have more warmer weather the colder weather.

 

[mater82]

We are from MI so we are use to the cold. But this will be my 5th time going to disney at the end of Feb. One year we got in the 90s and then there was one year were we had to wear jeans and a hoddie. But nothing to bad and it seems like when we go at the end of Feb and it is a little chilly we get lucky and have a least one or two nive days to go swimming. We have never went to the beach when we are there so i do not know about that.

 

[mjkacmom]

I don't know much about the weather (I think that time of year is very iffy), but you will get some pretty big crowds - most of the NE schools have off that whole week. I'd go the week before or after.

 

[Butterbunkins]

I don't know what "typical" weather should be, but we where there the first week in March once and weather was 85 almost every day. One day it cooled down but it was still nice. That night was our only cold night.

But the warmest birthday I've ever had!

 

[mommy2_3]

I don't know what "typical" weather should be, but we where there the first week in March once and weather was 85 almost every day. One day it cooled down but it was still nice. That night was our only cold night.

But the warmest birthday I've ever had!

how were the crowds the first week of March? Was it crazy busy?

 

[momof2+1]

We were just there March 4-10, with five kiddos ranging from 11 months to 7 years. The crowd levels were not too bad. The only time we had issues was the night we stayed for the fireworks in Magic Kingdom. The crowds were exiting and we were trying to head into the park. We obviously didn't plan well that night. Other than that it was a great week to be there. Our first day was chilly (sweatshirts) and we were in Epcot so it did get kind of windy. We're from upstate NY so we're used to it. As the week wore on it got progessively warmer, to the point that it was *almost* uncomfortable by the day we left. It started to get quite warm and humid. I personally would rather need a light jacket or sweatshirt than be all sweaty and need a shower by mid-morning. Have fun planning!

 

[An_Island_Girl]

Our district has off the 13-21st of February. If the MA schools are out, then most of the North East is on vacation then too... crazy busy... not sure I'd want to do school vacation with a newborn.

 

[deuceswild10]

It's true, you never know. When we went in February it was very cold, especially at night. But, from what I was told, that wasn't the normal temperatures.

I say go and have fun. You can't control the weather so just go and enjoy.

 

[DisneyGal24]

My family (me, dh, and dd4) went in Feb. 2011 and the weather was awesome. Mid 70s the entire week. We went the week before President's Day and the crowds were not too bad. From what I understand the week of President's Day is very crowded since many schools have a break during that time.

 

[redrosesix]

February is one of our go-to times of year to go (the other is October). The weather in Feb is definitely hit or miss, though. I have been FREEZING and wearing full-up winter clothes, and I have been walking around in a tank top and shorts. The pools are heated, but not exactly warm. Little kids are crazy, and usually don't mind the cold water.
Even if it's cold, we always have a fantastic time. You're from the midwest, so I'm sure you know "there's no bad weather, just bad clothing" Pack in layers and have fun!

We always go in Feb. and ITA with this.

Since we're flying in from winter, I normally dress in layers -- tank top, turtleneck, down vest. And I wear all of those at some point during our trip. I find a windbreaker a necessity for night time at MK -- the temperature seems to drop as soon as the sun sets, although there are lots of times I've been in shorts and a tank top at night too. Honestly, I'm not sure I'd want to do the parks when it's high 80s and 90s every day. Feb. is usually just warm enough to do wet rides and not freeze while you're drying off -- that works for me.

Crowds used to only be bad during Pres. Week, but this year they had free dining the week before and that made it crooooooowwwwwded. Honestly Pres. Week seemed a lot better this year (because so many people came the week before instead). Week after Pres. Week is usually great (wknds are still busy though).

 

[DH-2-mamaduck]

I was in Orlando and Daytona Beach last year in February. First Two days were nice, next two cooler, windy, more gloomy, but coming from Minnesota, shorts everyday for us (see my IOA trip report) I would go again in February. June was way too hot. October was awesome but had two 90 degree days.

 

[SweetMissy]

We just went in Feb. and it wasn't too bad. We went the last week. It was a bit chilly at night so we brought sweatshirts and whatnot. However some nights were nice enough for the kids to go in the pool once we got back to the resort and one day it poured for a little bit. We had 75-80 degree weather during the day...nice compared to NY!

 

[Cappy81]

We were there first week of march this year. We found it too chilly to go in the pool. Great weather during the day but jackets at night.

 

[Kdutton]

We went in February and I hated it! It was 30 degrees some nights and I'm from NH and use to the cold.

 

[Darcy03231]

I'm from NH and our winter break is always the last week in February. We've gone that week quite a few times. Weather is iffy. Sometimes its warm, sometimes its cool, and sometimes its downright cold! The last two weeks of February tend to be more crowded too as most of the northeast is off from school one of those two weeks.