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1ST year in 10 that we havnt been to florida missed it all year so just booked 1st 2 weeks in november!! CANT wait always gone february may and august before never this late in the year couple of questions please to you wonderful people. what weather can we expect staying 1st week at st petes so would like a few rays [8D] also anything going on in the parks will haloween still be on if not any early xmas decs?? any other ideas would be appreciated. thanks
Great news that you are going to be able to go to Florida very soon.
The weather 'should' be perfect and the days should be sunny and warm and you would be extremely unlucky not to get some 'rays'. The days will be a little shorter as it gets dark earlier so get up earlier!!
Most stores will be decorated for Xmas as they usually like to be done in time for Thanksgiving. Not sure whether the parks will still have the Halloween themes but have a look at their websites.
Enjoy your vacation. I go next week for 10 weeks[clap]
Sandra
I think the theme parks tend to switch over to their holiday (Christmas) decor and schedules from about Thanksgiving onwards (end of November). You might be just a little too early to catch them. [msnsad]
That said, I'm sure I've photographed the Osborne Family Spectacle of Lights in early November in the past so you might just catch a couple of the Christmas events kicking off. They're well worth the day at Disney Studios if they're running while you are there. The extra bit on the end of Illuminations at Epcot is just awesome too.
Don't forget Thanks Giving on Thursday 25th and the Fantastic Black Friday Sales the next day!! most shops/Malls go to Half Price!!
We go every November and the Weather is superb! maybe not sunbathing weather but the further south you go the higher the tempreture! we where in Clearwater in December one year and it was in the early 90's
Mark.
thanks guys will miss thanksgiving sadly tbh more than happy lazing on st petes beach and then hitting the parks 2nd week for the ummmm kids [msnwink] will be booking the car and tickets via this site as they are brill! cheers all
Have a great Holiday Sharon
Mark.
Sharon, we have been a couple of times in November, and we have never been disappointed with the weather. Actually, it is one of my favourite times to go, along with May. It is not as hot and humid as August, for example, but there is usually a lot more sunshine about. The evenings can get a bit cooler, so make sure you have a fleece if you plan to go out to the parks in the evening.
If Celebration has started "snowing", it is worth making time to visit there in the evening. Snow in Florida.....who'd have thought!
Have a great holiday.
Nuala
You will definately get a few rays [8D] I usually pop out late November and would expect to return with a bit of a tan :D It does cool down at night, so would take a fleece.
If you want to do something a bit different, why not look up the hot spings in Florida as the manatee go there in the winter to keep their toes warm [msnwink]
In November we have visited Blue Springs park where you usually get to see lots of Manatees at that time of year, if you visit their website nearer the time I am sure they have updates on current Manatee numbers.
Also my husband went swimming with manatees at Homosassa State park, which he said was brilliant. Here is the link to Homosassa State Park Brochure http://hswsp.com/05brochure.pdf
Have a great trip.
ooooh the manatees adventure sounds a must!! i am always up and buzzing at around 4am in florida so early start for me may have to wait for hubby and kids to get up. Really stupid question but remember the gulf sea being so very warm, I know it is a vast expanse of water but would the water temperature still be that warm this time of the year??
just found out that MK has the very merry christmas celebrations on when we are there :D
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Went last November to Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party and enjoyed it so much that we are going again this November. Well worth going and you can access the Magic Kingdom from 4.00pm until Midnight.
We go over every May and November and I have to say that November is my favourite time. Nice and warm and the parks are not crowded. I'm sure you will have a wonderful time.
Dont forget the Ice show at Gaylord Palms
well worth a visit
carol
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Sorry can't help there, I have the pool heated to bath temperature before I can stick a leg in so the sea is certainly cold for me in November [msneek]
If you go swimming with the manatees in the river, the water is not that warm, but they do provide wet-suits which helps a bit. It is certainly an early start, but being on holiday just have an afternoon siesta and then you'll be revived for the evening.
We have been to the gulf-side beaches in November - we had lovely sunny weather, hired a boat and went jet-sking - the water temperature was ok but certainly more refreshing than summer and does not feel like bath water as it does in the summer.
We enjoy November too. Sunny, warm but no humidity. We even had the windows open at night......... Very nice time of year.
Love November in Florida-No humidity. We are in Florida as I am writing and the weather has been very hot and humid, not been over in September before and think in future we will give it a miss and plan more for March/April and late October/November much more pleasant.
Yesterday we had a great trip, we went on a Air boat Nature tour with "Captain Fred". Now I can here you all saying been on lots, well so have we in the Everglades but I have to say it was the best I have ever been on, he was so informative regarding the gators and all the birds plus the flowers and vegetation of the area. Highly recommend. Tel:863 696 1637, Address 10730 Camp Mack Road. Lake Wales. Florida 33898.
I think the Mickeys not so scary Halloween party may be on in October and imo is worth paying for the evening for.
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Yesterday we had a great trip, we went on a Air boat Nature tour with "Captain Fred". Now I can here you all saying been on lots, well so have we in the Everglades but I have to say it was the best I have ever been on, he was so informative regarding the gators and all the birds plus the flowers and vegetation of the area. Highly recommend. Tel:863 696 1637, Address 10730 Camp Mack Road. Lake Wales. Florida 33898.
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Sounds great,what sort of cost is it please.
Hi Extreme you will be there a few days before us, hope you have a great time, we can't wait. Been in early October (last year very hot) and early December (2008 very nice) but never late October and November hoping for perfect weather[msnwink]
One of the last remaining Space Shuttle launches is due to go on 1st November and is well worth taking the time to go and see if you get the chance.