Can you swim in January at Disney?

The good news is that the pools across the resort are heated. And, in fact, one of Disney's 2 water parks is also typically open in January. But, just because you can swim doesn't mean it won't be chilly. We generally hear from people that if you are from a cold climate, swimming during January isn't bad.



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The weather at Disney World in January is some of the best you'll find all year, with average lows in the 50's and highs in the 70's. Crowds after the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday through the end of the month are typically some of the lowest you'll find all year.

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Hi Kimberly! All of the Disney World resort and park pools are heated all year round to 82 degrees.

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It is never too cold to visit the Walt Disney World theme parks! The temperature in January in Orlando can obviously vary, but the historical average high is 71 degrees, and the average low is about 50.

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One water park has been open at a time, according to the following schedule: Blizzard Beach reopened March 7, 2021. Typhoon Lagoon opens / Blizzard Beach closes January 2, 2022. Blizzard Beach opens / Typhoon Lagoon closes November 13, 2022.

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The cheapest time to go to Disney World is January, with prices increasing from the end of January into Presidents Day weekend. Once that weekend passes, the cheapest times are July through mid-September and a few scattered dates—particularly at Value Hotels—in October through December.

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The Magic Kingdom park at Walt Disney World is the most visiting theme park in the world so one of the other most popular questions we receive is, which day of the week is the slowest at Magic Kingdom? And as a general rule of thumb Tuesdays tend to be the slowest day at Magic Kingdom park.

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While some Guests may prefer higher temperatures before splashing around in their Disney Resorts Collection swimming hole, the great news is all Disney Resort pools are heated to approximately 82° and are open year round (as long as there are no storms or exceptionally cold weather in the area).

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It can be be chilly from early November til end of March but it can also be pretty hot. If you are coming from a cold place then your kids would be happy to swim in an Orlando pool in January or December. Orlando goes from overly hot to chilly nights without many “perfect” days in between.

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Yes, year round. What is the water temperature like? The pools are heated throughout the year to a uniform 82 degrees Fahrenheit. You can swim in warm water even when the outdoor temperature is chiiiilly.

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Just like there are more expensive times, there are also times of the year when it is cheaper to go to Disney World. As a rule, January, February, August, and September are the cheapest seasons, as long as you avoid any holidays in those months.

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When considering both ticket prices and hotel prices, Early January through Presidents' Day weekend is the cheapest time to go to Disney World. The next cheapest time to visit Disney World would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, and December.

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December is one of the busiest times of year for Disney World, and, as such, sees the highest average ticket prices. The most expensive day to visit Disney World at the end of the year is, again, not a surprise, the period of time right before Christmas until New Year's Eve.

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Highest Crowd Level When Visiting Walt Disney World The week before Christmas through the first two weekends of January, with the weeks including Christmas Day and New Year's Eve bringing in the historically highest crowd level each year.

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Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World will close early on January 29 2024 due to the annual Cast Service celebration event. Park hours at Magic Kingdom for January 29 2024 are not yet available, but previous service celebrations days have seen a 4:30pm close.

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Located in Bay Lake near Magic Kingdom and several Disney hotels, Discovery Island was once a subtropical oasis that welcomed guests for 25 years before closing in the late '90s.

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