What to wear in December?

[annz53]

Hi there, we will be in DL during December this year. My question is what clothes do I pack; as in tops and bottoms. From Anaheim we head to Canada for Christmas with the weather being possibly -15deg; so I have to pack smart. Thanks in advance

 

[LivingforDisney]

Was in DL last Dec 16th to 20th and it was cold.
Had a bit of rain as well, so would suggest rain coat or poncho, long pants, jackets, even scarf ect.
Depends if you feel the cold or not, u can always wear layers.

 

[zanzibar138]

When we went to DL in February most days I wore jeans and a t-shirt with a hoodie. We also packed raincoats, and sometimes I wore mine at night as an extra windbreak layer. We also carried scarves and beanies to put on at night. I would just use some of your lighter layers from your Canada stash (like maybe a t-shirt and fleece jacket), but you won't need thermals or big jackets at DL.

 

[elphaba91]

We were there in December 2014. We wore jeans with t-shirts often with hoodies or down vests. We also had Santa Mickey hats which helped keep us warm. We actually didn't bring any t-shirts or hoodies with us as we knew that we would want to buy some as souvenirs.

 

[viaggiamo]

We were in DL two years ago in December and we froze! We wore scarves, beanies, woollen undergarments, boots, socks, jumpers...it was surprising actually. Apparently it was a cold snap but man we felt it.
For your Canadian part, I would order online and have it all sent to your hotel either in the USA or directly to Canada. Hannah Andersson, REI, GAP, Banana Republic are some favourites of ours.

 

[Zosha]

Oh wow...Really? I didn't think it got cold in California... We will be there in December also, and was thinking shorts and tees - will have to rethink!

 

[viaggiamo]

Oh wow...Really? I didn't think it got cold in California... We will be there in December also, and was thinking shorts and tees - will have to rethink!

It was a cold snap apparently but we were not prepared at all. I would say it is like the East coast during Winter here. Like between the Gold Coast and Sydney temperatures.

 

[jacs1234]

We have been there a few time and some times it's been freezing and we needed gloves and scarves and sometimes just a light jacket would be fine. My little ones had those puffy jackets which were perfect for night time.

 

[lffam]

We were there in December last year. Days started out with shorts Tshirt with a light jacket. Ditched the jacket around mid morning then it came back for the evening. I just double checked some of our DLR photos over at my trip report and yep that was right

 

[lorryx3]

I was there on boxing day. It was cold! think about 5-10 c tops!
it's ok if you are moving but standing around in a queue or watching a parade is tough.
just have lots of layers and a beanie and a scarf! Merino is thin and not too itchy but very warm. I love a layer!
i also had those great handwarmer things you can get from chemist warehouse.