Tell me about January please!!

[Carrieberry]

Just wondering what it's like as far as crowds and weather at the end of January, beg of Feb. We have only ever been to WDW in April, May and the 1st week of Dec (our fave) just wondering if the weather and crowds are comparable to Dec. Thanks!

 

[Jordan's MOM]

We have done early January and LOVE it. The weather for us was good and there were NO crowds at all. I think there weather would a little better and the crowds a little higher as you go toward Feb, but it should still be a great time to go.



jordans' mom

 

[NLK]

We love going in Jan. It's empty! It's so much fun because you can do everything at a very nice relaxed pace. Many things are closed for rehab during that time, like BB, we never had a problem with that though. Just remember that the early mornings and the nights are cold. Bring jackets and blankets for the kids. It's a great time to go, have a great trip.

 

[deb305]

We went the last week of January this year. It was so cold there was ice in the GF fountain. It was one of the coldest spells ever in Florida. Being snowbirds (Dayton,Oh), we found the weather to be pleasant.
We love January!!!. No lines, instant seating in most restaraunts, no crowds, the parks still have all of the shows, no crowds, 5-10 minute wait in Stand by, able to actually see the parades without waiting for hours on the curb, no crowds, no sweating, no heat exhaustion, no crowds.
If you are a swimmer you may be disappointed. Though the resort pools are heated, we didn't swim. Others did, it was funny seeing people swim in the steam. A few times a family of ducks would land in the pool and swim in the steam.
January park hours can be short, but with no waits you'll be able to fit most things in.
Also the on-site hotel rates are at their lowest in January. The only problem we see in the future is convincing the kids teachers that this is an educational experience.
Go and have a great time. Get a chuckle from the locals who are all dressed in wool coats in 60 degree weather, while you go in short sleeves and jeans.

 

[deb305]

OOOPs OP didn't notice you were from AZ. I lived in Tucson for a couple of years. I would say Florida's January was milder than Tucson's. You can still get some high 70 degree low 80 degree days. We lucked out and there was no rain while we were there.

 

[Carrieberry]

Thanks everyone! I think this will be the perfect time for us to go. It was cold when we were there in Dec, but the lack of crowds made it worth it and it only rained once or twice and we didn't mind it at all! We are not big swimmers (my son will be fine with just the resort pool) and plan on just buying regular hoppers with no plus options anyway. Yes, we are from AZ (Phoenix area) so we will be some of those people with gloves on and tons of layering! Thanks!!!