What to wear?

[tinkerbell615]

I am not quite sure where to post this question, so I apologize if this is in the wrong place. DH and I are going to WDW at the end of October for a few days to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We have never been in October before and I am wondering what type of clothes we will need to pack. I have looked at some weather sites and it looks like it is usually pretty warm still. I really want to wear shorts and maybe a sundress to dinner one night. For those of you that visit this time of year, is it usually warm enough for shorts, t-shirts etc... ?

 

[darkwing818]

We visit in October (mid month) fairly regularly, usually after a Disney cruise. We usually spend another 4 to 5 days doing the F&WF at EPCOT. We both pretty much wear shorts & tee shirts during the day. In the evening DW may take a windbreaker for the parks (depending on the forecast). She'll usually wear slacks & a nice top if we're dining out, outside the parks, e.g Yachtsman Steak House, Flying Fish etc.

 

[galaxygirl76]

We visited last November and only wore shorts and t-shirts but we are from Iowa and it was a lot colder there(actually, it was snowing at the time we were at Disney) so low 70's, which happened a few nights, felt nice to us.

 

[tinkerbell615]

Thank you! I appreciate your responses.

 

[MataHari22]

Majority of my trips have been in October. Three have been between the 2nd and 10th, and last year, was the 21st-29th. I have been lucky in that I only had two days where it rained just a tiny bit, and I wore shorts or skirts the entire time. The weather was perfect. This year, I am going in November and a bit more nervous, because there's a chance for more of a temperature swing. I am hoping my luck holds out.

 

[minniemous]

Majority of my trips have been in October. Three have been between the 2nd and 10th, and last year, was the 21st-29th. I have been lucky in that I only had two days where it rained just a tiny bit, and I wore shorts or skirts the entire time. The weather was perfect. This year, I am going in November and a bit more nervous, because there's a chance for more of a temperature swing. I am hoping my luck holds out.

I always go in October and the weather is how you describe it. We went November last year and the weather was very nice (shorts and t-shirt) but we had two days that were very cold. Disney was selling out of gloves and hats. We bought blankets to wrap around my daughter in her stroller. I would bring one pair of jeans and a sweatshirt/jacket just in case. I was funny to see everyone purchasing winter clothing. The rest of our 10 day stay was excellent swimming weather. It was just a strange cold snap that can happen. It can happen in October for that matter but I think November it is more of a possibility.

 

[bsbrady]

Ive been there when it was 85 in December. Shorts will work. Just bring a sweater or light jacket for nights, if you tend to get chilly

 

[MataHari22]

I always go in October and the weather is how you describe it. We went November last year and the weather was very nice (shorts and t-shirt) but we had two days that were very cold. Disney was selling out of gloves and hats. We bought blankets to wrap around my daughter in her stroller. I would bring one pair of jeans and a sweatshirt/jacket just in case. I was funny to see everyone purchasing winter clothing. The rest of our 10 day stay was excellent swimming weather. It was just a strange cold snap that can happen. It can happen in October for that matter but I think November it is more of a possibility.

Since I'm coming from Pennsylvania, I usually wear warmer clothes down anyway. I've actually left for the airport when we were having snow flurries. Lol. I thought about tossing a hat and gloves in just in case. Especially the latter, because I have peripheral neuropathy and my hands really bother me even more when it's cold. So hoping my luck holds out.

 

[epcotty]

Check the forecast and bring warm clothes in a bag in a locker, it can be cooler sometimes

 

[Fizban]

I am not quite sure where to post this question, so I apologize if this is in the wrong place. DH and I are going to WDW at the end of October for a few days to celebrate our 30th anniversary. We have never been in October before and I am wondering what type of clothes we will need to pack. I have looked at some weather sites and it looks like it is usually pretty warm still. I really want to wear shorts and maybe a sundress to dinner one night. For those of you that visit this time of year, is it usually warm enough for shorts, t-shirts etc... ?

The same clothes that you would wear in July wherever you are from.

 

[samsteele]

If the sun is shining, normally it is warm enough from mid morning through to late afternoon to wear your light summer stuff. Last Fall, it was a bit chillier than usual and so a lightweight sweater or sweatshirt for early morning rope drop and for after dinner was needed. Definitely pack at least 2 prs of long pants (or use the pants/jeans you wore on the flight in) as your comfort level may vary depending on what you are used to. In the first week of Nov last year, I saw people wearing gloves and toques/beanies as well as lined jackets in the early morning bus line. I am Canadian so am good with shorts, t-shirt or polo all day with just a light sweater for the early a.m. or later p.m. 55-65 F is balmy weather for us in the Fall & we'll take it and squeeze a couple extra days of shorts weather out of it. However, if you are used to the heat, then you'll be miserable in shorts/sundress in those temps. For a bit of piece of mind, watch the weather forecast carefully the week before you get on the plane. That should give you a better idea closer to the date. Only you know your cool weather tolerance and if you feel the chill of early mornings/late evenings, consider packing at least 2 sweaters/hoodies, long pants, stretchy mitts/gloves and a hat. Hopefully you won't need them!

 

[tinkerbell615]

I really do appreciate all of your comments. We live in Ohio, so in October, it can be cool or down right chilly. I will definitely keep an eye on the weather forecast and make sure to take jeans and a jacket. DH wears shorts all winter here, so I am sure he will be fine in shorts.

 

[maxiesmom]

Check the weather right before you go. Sometimes October is sizzling hot, sometimes it is freezing cold. And one year it was both within a 10 day period. Arrival day I had on a tank top and shorts. 6 days later we were all buying hoodies in order not to freeze.

 

[marthachick]

We were there immediately after a hurricane (day after) and it was cool for October. As a PP said, check weather forecast before you go. October is a great time to go!

 

[ZoZo]

October weather can be all over the board, from blazingly hot and humid (mid-90s), to warm and pleasant, to even windy and somewhat chilly -- all in the same trip! I went in early October 2009. I packed according to the weather forecast before leaving home, which predicted 90s and very humid every day. So I packed shorts, sleeveless shirts and sandals, for the most part. Perfect clothes for the hot, humid weatherthe first six days of the trip. However . . .

I went over to the gulf coast for three days, and when I returned to WDW the temps had dropped about 25 to 30 degrees and it was really windy! The last few days of the trip were pretty uncomfortable; I layered the best that I could, but really, really wished I'd packed a few warmer clothes! And I was reluctant to buy a $60 sweatshirt two days before I left WDW. Now, no matter what time of year I go, I always pack a little bit of everything, just in case!

 

[marthachick]

I'm not sure if I want to know or ask what this is!

On another thread someone was talking about guests wearing transparent yoga pants. Sometimes without underwear.

 

[OurLittleLove]

On another thread someone was talking about guests wearing transparent yoga pants. Sometimes without underwear.

Yikes!!

 

[tinkerbell615]

Yikes!!

I agree! Yikes!!! Not this girl.

 

[marthachick]

Yeah! Yikes!

 

[RustManFan]

On one early November trip there was a run on warmer clothes at World of Disney and a sweatshirt was impossible to find anywhere. That lasted 2 days of the trip and then pants and a T were fine.