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Is it warm enough to swim at Disney in December?

They are typically heated to a balmy 82 degrees. All of the pools at Disney are open, and you can easily and comfortably enjoy family swimming, so don't leave the swimsuits at home.



Swimming at Walt Disney World in December is definitely possible and often quite enjoyable, primarily because all Disney resort pools and water parks are heated to approximately 82°F (28°C) year-round. While the air temperature in Orlando during December can fluctuate wildly—ranging from 50°F on a chilly night to 80°F on a sunny afternoon—the water itself remains warm. The "real" challenge is usually the walk from the pool back to your hotel room, as the December breeze can feel quite brisk once you are wet. Disney often closes one of its two water parks (Typhoon Lagoon or Blizzard Beach) for seasonal maintenance during this time, but the other remains open unless temperatures drop exceptionally low. If a cold front hits and temperatures dip below 50°F, Disney may temporarily close the outdoor pools for safety. For most visitors coming from northern climates, a sunny 70-degree day in Orlando feels like perfect swimming weather compared to the snow back home.

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The weather at Disney World in December is fairly dry with warmer days and chilly nights making it a great time of the year to visit. The average high for Orlando in December is 73 degrees with the average low being 50 degrees.

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As a general rule, the water anywhere in Florida will be warm enough to swim between April and October. During the cooler months, the farther south you go, the warmer it will be. Fort Lauderdale, Miami, the Keys, Marco Island and Naples will have the warmest water during the winter.

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You would want to have a wrap or light jacket for the evenings just in case, but there is still a good chance of having shorts weather for some or all your days in the parks. The Disney Resort Hotels heat their resort pools year-round to around 82 degrees (about 28 degrees Celsius).

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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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Orlando Water Parks
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