Is pool access included in the resort fee?

Yes, included in the resort fee.

How warm is the pool kept?

80°F during the heated season.

Is the hot tub also available in winter?

Yes — the hot tub sits alongside the pool and is part of the resort fee year-round.

What's the weather like in Orlando in December?

Quieter and cool in the evenings early in the month, mostly dry, then very busy from Christmas through New Year.

Is pool access included in the resort fee?

Yes — the pool and hot tub are covered by the $20.00 plus tax resort fee.

Does the heated season cover all of winter?

It covers mid-October through mid-March, which includes all of November, December, January, and the first half of March.

Is the pool heated during the summer months?

No — outside mid-October through mid-March the pool is unheated, though Central Florida's warmer air usually keeps it comfortable anyway.

Is a winter visit generally quieter than other times of year?

January in particular is called out as quieter once the New Year week ends, per WorldQuest's own planning guide.

Is the Pool Heated if I Visit WorldQuest Orlando in December or January?

Yes — the outdoor pool is heated seasonally to 80°F from mid-October through mid-March, so a December or January visit falls right in the middle of the heated season.

Winter travel to Orlando raises an obvious question about the pool — here’s exactly what’s published, month by month.

The Heated Window

Mid-October through mid-March, heated to 80°F. Both December and January sit comfortably inside that window, along with November and the first half of March — so a trip anchored around the holidays or the start of the new year always lands during the heated stretch.

Depth and Setup

3 ft at the shallow end to 5 ft at the deep end, with a hot tub, loungers and umbrellas on the deck. The hot tub runs year-round and is part of the same $20.00 plus tax resort fee that covers the pool itself.

December Weather, Specifically

December is described as quieter early in the month, then very busy from Christmas through New Year, with weather that stays cool in the evenings and mostly dry. A heated pool matters more in the evenings, when the air cools down but the water stays at 80°F.

January Weather, Specifically

January brings cool mornings and evenings — pack layers for outside the pool — and settles down once the New Year week passes, making it one of the quieter windows in WorldQuest’s own planning guide. A heated afternoon swim is a natural way to make the cooler air more comfortable.

Why the Pool Isn’t Heated Year-Round

The heated window runs specifically through the cooler months of the year; from mid-March through mid-October, Central Florida’s own air and water temperatures are typically warm enough on their own that heating isn’t part of the published schedule.

How This Compares to a Summer Visit

A summer stay (June through August) doesn’t get pool heating, but doesn’t need it — the tradeoff there is hot, humid days and regular afternoon storms rather than cool evenings. December and January flip that: cooler air, but a heated pool to compensate.

Packing for a Heated-Pool Winter Trip

Because the pool stays at 80°F while the air can be cool — especially in the evenings — packing layers for outside the water and a swimsuit for the pool itself covers most of what a December or January trip needs. Mornings tend to be the coolest part of the day, warming up by afternoon, which is often when pool time is most comfortable.

Combining a Winter Pool Day With Lighter Crowds

January in particular overlaps with one of WorldQuest’s three quietest windows — once the New Year week ends, crowds ease noticeably. Pairing a heated pool afternoon with a quieter theme park day is one of the more comfortable combinations the calendar offers, especially compared to a summer visit where the pool isn’t heated but isn’t needed to be, given the heat outside.

What a Rate Alert Adds for a Winter Trip

Since suite rates vary by date, setting a rate alert for December or January specifically surfaces offers and rate news for that window rather than the whole year. That’s especially useful heading into the Christmas-to-New-Year stretch, when rates and demand shift quickly compared to the quieter early-December and January weeks around it.

How a Heated Pool Changes the Feel of a Winter Trip

Without a heated pool, a December or January trip might mean the pool is more of a visual amenity than something families actually use. With the water held at 80°F, an afternoon swim stays realistic even when the surrounding air is cool enough for a light jacket — a meaningful difference for anyone planning pool time as part of a winter itinerary rather than just theme park days.

Winter Trip Planning Beyond the Pool

Cool mornings and evenings in December and January are also the backdrop for the season’s other advantages — quieter theme parks once the New Year rush passes, and, in December’s case, the added atmosphere of holiday decorations and EPCOT’s holiday festival, which typically begin after Thanksgiving and run into the new year.

Combining a Heated Pool With Off-Season Savings

Since December and January include both a quieter window (January after New Year) and a busier one (the Christmas-to-New-Year stretch), the heated pool is a constant across the whole two-month span regardless of which part you choose — the crowd and price differences come from the calendar, not from any change in pool heating.

The Bottom Line for Winter Travelers

A December or January trip to WorldQuest means a functioning, heated pool at 80°F regardless of which part of those two months you choose, cooler air that a heated pool is specifically designed to offset, and — in January’s case — the added benefit of one of the calendar’s quietest windows once the New Year week passes.

A Quick Recap

Both December and January fall inside WorldQuest’s heated pool window, which runs mid-October through mid-March at 80°F. Pack for cool mornings and evenings outside the water, and expect the pool itself to feel like a warm-weather amenity even when the surrounding air says otherwise.

One More Practical Note

If you’re planning a trip right at the edge of the heated window — the very start of October or the tail end of March — the exact heating status can shift week to week, so a quick check with the Front Desk before your trip is more reliable than assuming based on the calendar month alone.

Final Takeaway

A December or January visit to WorldQuest means a heated pool at 80°F no matter which weeks you choose within those months, cool air outside the water that the heating is specifically designed to counter, and, in January especially, one of the year’s quieter windows once the New Year rush has passed.

Last Word

If confirming exact seasonal heating status matters to your specific travel dates, especially near the edges of the mid-October to mid-March window, the Front Desk can confirm current status directly — a more precise answer than relying on the general seasonal guide alone for a borderline date.

Weighing December Against January

Both months sit inside the heated window, but they offer different trade-offs beyond the pool itself: December pairs the heated pool with holiday decorations and, later in the month, the year’s busiest crowds, while January pairs the same heated pool with one of the calendar’s quietest stretches once the New Year week passes. Neither choice sacrifices the heated pool — the difference is entirely about crowds, atmosphere, and price.

Pack accordingly, book with the season in mind, and the heated pool takes care of the rest regardless of which of the two months you land in.