We , myself, DH and 4yr old daughter are plannig to visit Disneyworld @ Orlando in Feb.
I would like to know if it is a good time to visit since I have heard some rides remain closed during this time for maintainence.
Also, any other information is highly appreciated
thanx

It can really be cold in Orlando in February ---- I mean a high only in the 40's. It all depends on cold fronts coming from up north. Keep in mind, Orlando, being in the middle of the state, is not moderated by the ocean. This means July and August are terribly hot, whereas the coastal cities are moderated by the ocean.

Have you thought about April or May? Perfect weather and no crowds.

Like said by Castleblanca, it can be chilly, but it all depends on the fronts.

Also, lines will be shorter that time of year, so that is a plus.

In terms of ride closures, it is not that bad, maybe 3 or 4 rides closed at a time, and if a major ride is closed (i.e. splash mountain), Disney often works on it every other day.

thanx for your replies!! i will definitely consider the weather. Is it expensive in April( accomodation, travel tickets etc) ?

As long as you are not expecting a February trip to be a balmy, "spend lots of time at the pool" experience, it's a great time to go to WDW. No lines as long as it's not President's Day weekend. We took our kids to WDW several times in February when they were around 4. It's so nice not to deal with crowds with a preschooler. The parks are not open as many hours as in the summer, but you own't need the extra hours. You'll see and do everything you want.

If you go to Disney's website and fish around the parks/trip planning section, you can find what attractions will be closed for maintenance. In February, just one water park will be open.

Could it be 40 degrees in February? It's possible, but unlikely. The average high temp in Orlando in the first two weeks of February is 71.

Try using weatherunderground's trip planner, and you'll see: http://www.wunderground.com/tripplanner/index.asp

As for what is closed for maintenance, go to allearsnet.com, click on "theme parks" and look on the left side for "rehabs and closures." It will tell you what you need to know.

By April, you are risking spring break crowds. February is advantageous for off season rates with higher weather risk.

By late February the race crowd is arriving for Daytona, and often Disney attracts events like the National Cheerleading Convention that can fill every room on the property.

If you haven't made reservations ask about occupancy rate and events while you are there.

Respecting all the weather advise you have received, your 4 year old will have shorter lines and smaller crowds in February than April no matter what.

The weather in Orlando could also be quite mild!

February is great! I live here, and recommend it.

Rides can be up or down at anytime. The Haunted Mansion was down all summer. One of the water parks might be closed in February, but rides go down all year long.

Hope for the best, plan for the worst. We went last February and it was BRUTALLY cold for all but one day of our trip. If you're coming from a cold weather climate, presumably you'll have winter coats just in case.

If your budget allows, have you considered one of the Disney cruises? They usually provide a nice discount in February, especially the weeks not part of the long weekend national holiday.

As you asked for other information, I might suggest that again if budget allows, a hotel on the monorail is far better when traveling with a young child. The ease of getting to and from the Magic Kingdom can really help keep your child happy.

As stated, rides will close all the time for updates and repair. It isn't limited to Febraury. I don't know that I've ever seen more than one major ride closed at a time, however. I would not let that prospect cause you to cancel.

Everything you need to know and MORE here:

www.allearsnet.com

touringplans.com gives day by day predictions of crowd levels at WDW parks. The predicted crowd levels for the first part of Febrary and the first part of May are fairly similar. If swimming is very important, I would choose may since Feb can be very cool. Also, even in cool weather, the pools at some Disney resorts, like the Polynesian, are so warm, that you can swim pretty comfortably in some fairly cool weather. Just make sure you bring clothes down to the shower rooms, because they keep those really, really warm. You can avoid a long, cold walk back to your room by getting changed right next to the pool. For people, like me, who really hate park touring on very warm days, the cooler Feb. temps are a great. Some rides will be closed, but rides can be closed for unexpected repairs to. When my kids were very young, I really enjoyed the monorail resorts, and the Polynesian in particular.

Hi

Also check out www.mouseplanet.com for heaps of info on Disneyworld. Read the park updates and check out the discussion boards for the best time to visit, ride closures etc.