Universal Swimming in Winter

[captainkidd]

Been to Disney many times in the winter months, but will be at Universal for the 1st time in February during a colder month. First, I'm guessing all the pools stay open at the hotels, correct? Second, since they're all like bathtubs in the summer, is it safe to assume they are warm enough to swim in February?

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Been to Disney many times in the winter months, but will be at Universal for the 1st time in February during a colder month. First, I'm guessing all the pools stay open at the hotels, correct? Second, since they're all like bathtubs in the summer, is it safe to assume they are warm enough to swim in February?

Yes, all the pools are heated.

 

[JoeCamel]

Been to Disney many times in the winter months, but will be at Universal for the 1st time in February during a colder month. First, I'm guessing all the pools stay open at the hotels, correct? Second, since they're all like bathtubs in the summer, is it safe to assume they are warm enough to swim in February?

Pools will close if the weather is too cold. I don't think the lifeguards can do their job wearing parkas. I think it is 40F that is the break point.

 

[captainkidd]

Pools will close if the weather is too cold. I don't think the lifeguards can do their job wearing parkas. I think it is 40F that is the break point.

That's too bad. The pool area at Hard Rock in the evening is our favorite spot. I know 40's in February at night are pretty common.

 

[JoeCamel]

That's too bad. The pool area at Hard Rock in the evening is our favorite spot. I know 40's in February at night are pretty common.

40's yes but below 40? Not so much
http://www.holiday-weather.com/orlando/averages/february/

 

[trr1]

Pools will close if the weather is too cold. I don't think the lifeguards can do their job wearing parkas. I think it is 40F that is the break point.

what about the hot tubs?

 

[JoeCamel]

what about the hot tubs?

I think the whole pool area closes for cold as there is no staff. If it is just cold and you don't swim you can still get to the tubs.

 

[quackmar]

I agree that your comfort will depend on where you are from.

I've personally swam at CB in late Feb and felt very comfortable. My car read -12*F on the way to the airport that year so that may have skewed my perception on what is warm.

 

[Pixieish]

I would say where are you from? No way am I going in a pool in February unless it's heated to about 85 degrees or so. Air temp needs to be at least 80 for me to get in a pool. I'm not cold tolerant any more. My kids will go in the ocean by us in February and their lips turn blue. Doesn't seem to bother them.

Same here - I can't be completely wet if it's lower than at least 80, but 85 is even better. And I live in New England, so freezing winters are common for us.

 

[matt9112]

Same here - I can't be completely wet if it's lower than at least 80, but 85 is even better. And I live in New England, so freezing winters are common for us.

70s is cold at first but once your in your good to go