Welcome to planDisney, Gemma! I'm so glad to hear that you're planning to celebrate with your family at Walt Disney World Resort in 2021. December is my favorite time to visit The Most Magical Place On Earth because of the extra layer of pixie dust that gets sprinkled around
the holiday season, and I know that I'm definitely going to be looking for a bit more of that Christmas magic next year too.
First, let's chat about the weather! I wish I had the ability to predict exactly what kind of temperatures to expect when I go on vacation, but I tend to always be surprised when I arrive in Florida at the end of the year. Last December, I packed for crisp chilly weather but was met with beautiful sunny days with temperatures above 80 degrees but this year there's been a bit of a cold snap and Orlando is getting weather that dips down into the 40s and 50s at night time. My best advice is to keep an eye on the 10-day forecast and pack some layers! Light jackets to wear on top of t-shirts and maybe a few pairs of jeans, leggings, and shorts should be perfect for a winter getaway.
It's not a trip to Florida without some time spent in the pool, and no matter the weather you'll find guests enjoying a swim at your
Resort Hotel because the water is kept comfortably heated. In a typical year, the
Water Parks close on a rotational basis between October and March so that they're able to be refurbished but one of them does usually stay open for guests to visit. For example, if
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is closed, guests should still be able to visit
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park but they do close on days where it's going to get really chilly. Be sure to check the
My Disney Experience app on the day you're planning on visiting a Water Park to see which one is open and how long they'll be open that day!
I hope this answers your questions, Gemma, and please let us know if there's anything else we can do to help you plan your magical vacation.
Jessica