When most people imagine the Walt Disney World Resort down in Orlando, Florida, they typically think of bright suns, high temperatures, and warm feelings as they approach Cinderella Castle. However, recent weather reports show a rather surprising development.
A cold weather advisory went out across the park just this week, causing many visitors (including this longtime fan) to raise an eyebrow. A cold front in central Florida is almost unheard of, but it might actually give many guests an unnatural advantage.
The cold never bothered us anyway.
In this writer's opinion, the colder months from December to March are the absolute best time to go to the Walt Disney World Resort. Why? Because the chill factor plays into Disney's "slow season."
Granted, Disney never has a true "slow season," but there is definitely a decrease in activity once those temperatures drop. However, recent reports of temperatures in the 20s and 30s are more than a little bizarre. Better bundle up before storming the castle.
That all being said, guests shouldn't let the cold weather deter them from enjoying the parks. If anything, they should take advantage of the temperatures to get their rope drops in. After all, Disney sells coats and hoodies for a reason, right?
Even at the time of writing, the only ride with an extraneous wait time is the ever-popular TRON: Lightcycle/Run, with iconic features like Space Mountain being 10 minutes or less (shown here). However, that will certainly change as the temperatures rise.
If you want this writer's advice, the best thing to do is enjoy it while it lasts. What we are witnessing is a meteorological rarity, and it won't last forever. The minute those temperatures start nearing the 40s, the crowds will start flooding back in. Might as well take advantage of the elements, right?
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