what to bring?!

jenp0827

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ok, so this is my first trip to disney and i have no idea what to bring! i leave on sunday (WOOHOO!!!!)! basically, my questions are: what's the weather like the begining to mid november? jeans, shorts, capri's... tanks, t shirts, long sleeves, hoodies??? is there anything that i should prepare for (sunscrean, rain coats, etc)? also, is there something that i MUST bring that most people dont think about...? my camera is an obvious one, as i am huge on taking pictures.... lastly, are there certain things that i should or should not bring in the parks with me?




any thoughts and suggestions would be very helpful!
 

SMS55

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ok, so this is my first trip to disney and i have no idea what to bring! i leave on sunday (WOOHOO!!!!)! basically, my questions are: what's the weather like the begining to mid november? jeans, shorts, capri's... tanks, t shirts, long sleeves, hoodies??? is there anything that i should prepare for (sunscrean, rain coats, etc)? also, is there something that i MUST bring that most people dont think about...? my camera is an obvious one, as i am huge on taking pictures.... lastly, are there certain things that i should or should not bring in the parks with me?




any thoughts and suggestions would be very helpful!

You can go to Weatherchannel.com and type in Disney World and it will give you averages for the time of year you want. Here you go http://www.weather.com/weather/wxclimatology/daily/USFL0615?climoMonth=11

It depends where you are coming from. If you are from somewhere like Minnesota this is beach weather for you. I'm from Miami so the morning's for me will be a little cool. My kids will have sweaters when we go next week. Bring something in the event a cold front comes through. It can get a little on the cool side if we get one. We are out of the summer thunderstorm season, so it shouldn't rain much and the humidity this time of year is very comfortable. Just check the 10 day forecast before you leave adn you'll be fine. The most important thing to bring is comfortable sneakers and a big wallet. Mickey can get expensive and you will be doing alot of walking. Play around here a bit, ask some questions and get some tips to save a little. Also always get to Magic Kingdom when it opens. You'll get to do a fair amount of rides before the big crowds arrive. It's the park the gets the fullest.
 
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lbrad

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Just looked at the 10 day forecast for Orlando ... high 70's with low in 60's at night. Pack your shorts, bathing suit & sunscreen !!! Looks like fabulous weather for the week. Isolated thunder storms on Friday Nov. 4th ... poncho in your pocket just in case.

Remember to get your "First Visit" button!!!

Have a magical trip :wave:
 
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minniemickeyfan

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I don't know if you have access to a car, but we always bring our own bottled water. My next trip though I purchased a Brita individual filtered bottle and a bobble water bottle that you can get at Target so I don't have to lug all those water bottles around for the day. I hope they take some of the taste out of the water.
Good walking shoes! and a 2nd pair! Have a great first trip!
 
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RonAnnArbor

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Weather.com is your friend.

70's days and 60's nights = layers...shorts and t-shirts, and a sweatshirt for the evenings. If you've never been, here is your chance to buy that sweatshirt you really like in one of the parks and just wear that if it gets too cold.

60 degrees at night will feel colder than it does up north because of the humidity -- because things are "moist" it feels colder at night.

In general, you should have great weather - go have fun. Bring a camera, your sunscreen, and your money.
 
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TheMouseFan

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You'll want to make sure to take a few warmer clothes with you. When we went at this time of year in 2008 they were forecasting similar weather, and the first few days we were there were nowhere near that warm. In fact, it was warmer in Ohio than it was in Florida!! By the end of the week we were wearing shorts though! Have fun!
 
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GOT2SAMMIES

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We went last year in November and it was shorts during the day and jackets at night (with pants). If you are attending any of the MCMCP you will want a jacket for after the sun goes down. We did get in the pool (they are heated but not by much) so bring your swimsuit and sunscreen. Sunglasses, Comfy shoes are a must and the water is a good idea. I always bring my little backpack to lug around all the stuff (so I dont have to bring a full size bag) that hold my wallet, cell phone and camera. If you have a droid/iphone there are very cool apps you can get (some are free, some are not) that will help you while in the parks with wait times and such. HAVE FUN!
 
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jlevis

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I don't know if you have access to a car, but we always bring our own bottled water. My next trip though I purchased a Brita individual filtered bottle and a bobble water bottle that you can get at Target so I don't have to lug all those water bottles around for the day. I hope they take some of the taste out of the water.
Good walking shoes! and a 2nd pair! Have a great first trip!

Ditto on the Brita water bottle. We used them on our last trip and they work extremely well.
 
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Autumnly

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As pp-ers have said, do not forget sunscreen. Even in the winter, you can get a burn in Florida, especially if you're fair. The sun is also brutally brightm so sunglasses are a must, but bring cheap ones (I lost a $250 pair last time I was there. My toddler kept pulling them off my head so I handed them to my husband and never saw them again). I live only a few hours north of Orlando, and the weather can change without much notice, so be prepared for different weather. Layers are always good. If it does start raining, this is a good thing! Crowds will thin out quickly, especially families with children, and you can enjoy shorter lines. It's also pretty common for rain to not last long, so you might have sun an hour later. Wear something with pockets so you can stick your map and schedule in there and pull it out without messing with a bag, but if you keep your tickets or ID/cards/cash in your pockets be sure nothing will fall out.

If you can use a belt-pack or something along those lines, do it. Some rides won't let you bring a back-pack and you'll have to use lockers. Make sure the camera you bring is pocket-size, and a zip-lock bag to protect it from water (from a ride or the sky) is a good idea. In general, take as little into the parks as you can get away with, but nothing loose that could fly off on a ride, or valuable that you might lose.

If you're staying at a Disney resort, you can charge purchases to your room with your room card, meaning less cash to carry. The Magic Kingdom is dry, but for the others you'll want your driver's license on you if you plan to purchase a drink.

I wasted precious time once by planning to eat breakfast at the Magic Kingdom. Stupid. Eat before you go or bring something, and spend the early hours doing as many rides as possible before the crowds pick up. Then, at lunchtime when you're ready for a break you can enjoy a nice sit-down meal. Any of the non-counter-service restaurants will require reservations, though, so if that's on your agenda book now if you haven't already done so.

Study the maps before you go so you'll spend less time trying to figure out what's where while you're there. That said, take with you also patience and flexibility. When you're stuck in a line, enjoy the general atmosphere, and be ready to change your plans to adjust for what is and isn't crowded, and how you and your traveling partner feel at the moment.

Hope you have a blast!!
 
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jayhawkmickey

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Water bottle sized instant drink pouches like crystal lite take just about all the yucky taste out of Florida water. Comfortable shoes, a light weight waterproof bag (I prefer a drawstring backpack), over the counter meds like advil, tylenol and stomach relief pills in a travel case for the parks, ziplock bags for water rides, poncho, and babypowder. All things I wished I'd had on our first trip. PS google WDW packing lists. Lots of great lists with things I would have never thought of. Have fun!
 
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