Its the holiday season and you are thinking of racing off to Walt Disney World to get the second most wonderful picture of a baby with Satna Claus ever.
Of course the first is this one –
In my husband’s humble opinion that is.
But now back to the topic – can you take a baby to Walt Disney World at Christmas?
It’s crowded.
Yep, it’s crowded. Christmas is the busiest time of year at Walt Disney World. But guess what? It’s crowded everywhere at Christmas time! Have you been to the grocery store? The mall? Target? Packed – all of them. Unless you have a medically fragile child who should not be exposed to more than a few people, don’t let the crowds stop you!
It’s cold. No, it’s hot. No, it’s snowing!
Believe it or not, weather can be a concern in Orlando during the holidays. December is a very unpredictable month. One day, you may have temperatures soar into the 80s. The next day, you may be lucky to get out of the 60s. And there are even some days in Orlando in December where reaching 50 was a struggle! Average temperatures are in the low 70s, but if you prepare for cool mornings and cold nights, the baby should be fine. I always plan for a nice fall day when I visit Orlando in December – wear layers, so when the midday sun warms you up, you can wrap your sweater or sweatshirt around your waist. For a baby, bring a lighter weight blanket and a heavier one.
It’s almost impossible to get dining reservations!
Dining reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance, and many people planning to be at Walt Disney World for the holidays are on the phone or online as soon as that window opens. But a baby doesn’t care where they eat! There is a really good variety of counter service meals available at Walt Disney World – from the theme parks to the hotel food courts. You will find something to eat. You may not get a window table at the California Grill during the Magic Kingdom fireworks, but you may even luck into a last minute sit down meal. Browse the online tool at www.disneyworld.com to see what may be left for your last minute trip. If you can’t find anything, fear not. I’ve made more than a few holiday meals out of a turkey leg!
Now that I’ve gotten rid of all the big excuses, why not? I’ve got way more happy memories of my babies at Walt Disney World than stressful ones. And as if Walt Disney World isn’t magical enough the entire rest of the year, the holidays at Disney will simply take your breath away! Everything from the decorations and the gingerbread to the Candlelight Processional and the carolers will instill the holiday spirit in your heart and cement it there throughout the season.
Would I take my baby to Walt Disney World for Christmas? A thousand times, yes.
