Where can I find a packing List for Dec

Kbullz

Kbullz

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I tried doing a few searches for Winter packing list, Dec packing list I didn't find anything that I needed. I'm also open to suggestions for what to pack for heading to the park in Dec. Thanks :)
 
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sxeensweet

sxeensweet

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I'll keep it simple pack for every kind of weather and DO NOT just rely on the weather forecast before you leave as that can change while you are there several times and be a total different forecast from one day to the next. We pack like that every trip as we always go early- mid December and we use all of it most times. Warm/hot, rainy, cold and windy etc. Layers come in handy. :)
 
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luv

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Temps are very difficult to predict, so you should pack some of everything, clothes-wise. Layers, layers, layers! We have a lot less rain in December than in the summer, so packing a poncho or two for each day would be excessive.

Otherwise, packing for December isn't different than July. Toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.

Gum. If you chew gum, you cannot buy it on the WDW property or at the airport.
 
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Matt_Black

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Aside from making sure you have something in case it gets cold (why didn't anyone tell me Florida can on occasion dip into the 30s?!?), other things you might want to bring...

Pepsi- Coke is the vendor, so if you like Pepsi, bring it with you. Similarly, most places have plain Coke and not Vanilla or Cherry (Prime Time 50s being an exception), so if you like the smooth, blissful taste of Vanilla Coke (the only time Coke is superior to Pepsi, in my opinion), bring it.

Cigarettes- There are places on property where you can buy 'em if you've got the habit, but they are ridiculously expensive. Better to just buy a couple extra packs in your hometown and stash them in your suitcase.

Decorations- On my trip last year, I noticed a few rooms at Art of Animation had been decorated by the guests during their stay. If you really want to be in the Christmas spirit, go right ahead.
 
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dreamfinder

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Not to continue to repeat the same message, but I will. Layers. And layers. And maybe even a few more layers. Layers that are easily packable are going to be your best bet. The weather may be in the mid 30s, or it may be in the 80s. And even if it is somewhere in say the low 70s for the high, it could still easily drop down into the 50s in the AM and late night. So a layer that you can pull off and stuff in a backpack will be best. I always suggest a good vest, a long sleeve base/mid layer, and a waterproof shell. Together they take up less space than a normal heavy winter jacket, and I can mix/match the trio for temps from the 30s to the 70s, and in both rain and sun. Packing shorts, wear pants down (save on suitcase space), a mix of long and short sleeve shirts, etc.
 
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Weather_Lady

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Ditto to what @dreamfinder said. Bring short and long-sleeved T-shirts, and layer them under the same vest and/or jacket/sweatshirt/fleece. Capri pants are a good option for ladies when the weather is variable. Wear all of the bulkiest items (jacket, sneakers, a pair of pants) on the plane.

If you don't mind popping in a load of laundry mid-way through the trip and suitcase space is an issue, pack half of the clothes you need.
 
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Weather_Lady

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JillC LI said:
Layers. And possibly cold medicine. (Sadly, I needed it last December, but I didn't let it get me down. If I had to be sick, at least I was still at WDW!)
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Good point! I don't travel anywhere anymore without a bottle of Zicam, as well (meltaway tablet form - they look and taste like Smarties candy)! I know it's one of those remedies about which some are skeptical, but I swear by the stuff: it has singlehandedly transformed me from someone who used to get horrible colds (which would always settle in my lungs, progressing into bronchitis and often then into pneumonia) once or twice per year, to someone who gets a mild, weeklong case of the sniffles (treated religiously with Zicam until the symptoms abate) once or twice a year. If you get a cold on vacation, it should lessen your symptoms and shorten the length of your illness.

Be sure to load up on Vitamin C before and during your trip, as well. :)
 
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Seabasealpha1

Seabasealpha1

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We went for our honeymoon about two weeks before Christmas in 2012...we were surprised at how chilly it can get...especially if a breeze rolls in!

A jacket is a must...fleece works well, as do hoodies...and the folks above are spot on...layers...you can't go wrong there!

I would strongly suggest gloves of some kind...even the little cheap ones would be better than none at all...it gets cold late at night...also, throw a hat (beanie, sock hat, toboggan, whatever you call it) in you bags when you leave...doesn't take up much space...but helps if you need it!

Hand warmers would be good...an umbrella...some warm socks...

Like, you don't have to live like an Eskimo (insert Tom Petty's Refugee for musical reference)...but don't get caught without a litle something...I know we had to leave early because my wife was freezing! It sucked, but we learned the hard way (we're from Indiana...Florida is warm we said...) and got smart overnight...when prepared it's a lotta fun...especially around Christmas when you can still get that winter feeling a bit!
 
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75disney

75disney

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I concur with all of the above. I have been there at Christmas when I wore shorts. I have been there at Christmas when we wore winter jackets, ear muffs, scarves, and huddled under blankets to watch the Candlelight processional. Do like the Boy Scouts: Be prepared.
 
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kfergdisney

kfergdisney

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I will be going in early December. I love being cold, though. Weather is somewhat unpredictable. Our meteorologists are saying we are expecting a cold, snowy winter, which would be much to my delight. Even though I like to pack minimally, I do agree that you have to be prepared when it comes to Florida weather in December. If you want to save room in your suitcase, pack ponchos. You can get ones that fold up to a small square for cheap. A jacket, a scarf, long sleeved shirts...and all the other necessitites. Maybe a hat? Hand warmers? Those might be good to take just in case.
 
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kfergdisney

kfergdisney

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luv said:
Temps are very difficult to predict, so you should pack some of everything, clothes-wise. Layers, layers, layers! We have a lot less rain in December than in the summer, so packing a poncho or two for each day would be excessive.

Otherwise, packing for December isn't different than July. Toothbrush, toothpaste, etc.

Gum. If you chew gum, you cannot buy it on the WDW property or at the airport.
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Never knew you cannot buy gum at WDW. That makes sense, though.
 
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