Is it too cold to swim at Disney in December?

Can you swim in December? Even though it may be too cold to swim in December where you live, at Disney World the pools are heated which means even if the air is a bit chilly, the pools are still a comfortable temperature. In addition to the pools at the resorts, at least 1 of Disney's 2 water parks will remain open.



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Can you swim in December? Even though it may be too cold to swim in December where you live, at Disney World the pools are heated which means even if the air is a bit chilly, the pools are still a comfortable temperature. In addition to the pools at the resorts, at least 1 of Disney's 2 water parks will remain open.

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Disney World in December is the peak of the holiday season where you can find festive holiday decor and Disney magic at its finest. But not just Magic Kingdom gets into the holiday spirit, you will see holiday magic inside each theme park at Disney World.

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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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Yes, the ocean is never closed. The weather is warm enough in south Florida to swim all year, its rare for the air temp's to go below 50f in winter. North Florida is usually warm enough to swim in December also, but it does get the occasional cold spell to make it chilly.

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You are welcome to bring small swim floats, pool noodles, swim rings, or other similar pool toys for your little ones. The point to remember is that they do need to be small. The lifeguards at the Resort pools are very focused on safety and they do need to be able to see all the fins flipping around underwater.

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Off-peak times fall around January, February, September, and early November. Discounts on vacation packages booked directly through Disney (which combine park tickets and hotel stays) can be found year-round, though they're most common at these less-crowded times.

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They provide everything for the whole family, places to relax, to enjoy the water, with great food choices and even a refillable drinks mug that you can use for the whole day. You are permitted to wear a two-piece swimsuit, and the official dress code is: Swim attire must be appropriate for a family environment.

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It's still busy but nowhere near as bad as summer. Plus with cooler weather even when it is crowded it is much more bearable. The decorations and the Epcot festival of the holidays also make it a great time to go. First 2 weeks of December are low crowds because it is between holidays.

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