Sunscreen in November?

[Snabbit]

Hi all! Apologies if this has been asked before, or is just a silly question. My husband and I will be coming to Disneyland from Pennsylvania in 23 days (whoohoo!) and it just crossed my mind that it's probably a lot sunnier in California than PA in the fall. So should I pack/wear suncreen?

I do burn extremely easily in the summer, but I've never been burned in the fall or winter so I'm just not sure what to do!

Thanks!

 

[SOCALMouseMommy]

Yep! Pack it! Sunscreen is kind of a year round thing here in CA. The only time I skip it for a day at DL is if it’s raining or very cloudy/cold (and even then I use it daily on my face via my moisturizer.

 

[WonkaKid]

Agree with the post above. I hate wearing sunscreen but I do it every time I go to the park - year round.

 

[Snabbit]

Thank you both! I also hate wearing it, but it sure beats getting burned! I'll definitely bring some and wear it!

 

[Aurora0427]

Thank you both! I also hate wearing it, but it sure beats getting burned! I'll definitely bring some and wear it!

yes!!!! It will hopefully be cooler in November..... if the weather is under 80 I wear my lightweight long sleeve tops from Athleta so at least my arms, shoulders, back etc are protected and I don’t have to wear sunscreen. A hat is also your best friend! And sunglasses! Sun is way more powerful here in Southern California!!!

 

[crystal1313]

We have been in November and it was 90 degrees! LOL. Have a wonderful trip!!

 

[Catvondita]

Hi all! Apologies if this has been asked before, or is just a silly question. My husband and I will be coming to Disneyland from Pennsylvania in 23 days (whoohoo!) and it just crossed my mind that it's probably a lot sunnier in California than PA in the fall. So should I pack/wear suncreen?

I do burn extremely easily in the summer, but I've never been burned in the fall or winter so I'm just not sure what to do!

Thanks!

If your skin is exposed you should always wear sunscreen! Even if it doesn't seem super sunny!

 

[LizzyS]

Hi all! Apologies if this has been asked before, or is just a silly question. My husband and I will be coming to Disneyland from Pennsylvania in 23 days (whoohoo!) and it just crossed my mind that it's probably a lot sunnier in California than PA in the fall. So should I pack/wear suncreen?

I do burn extremely easily in the summer, but I've never been burned in the fall or winter so I'm just not sure what to do!

Thanks!

Yes, sunscreen should be worn year-round if you're outside for extended periods of time. I'm pale and burn easily and I never do DLR without it on any exposed skin.

 

[dina444444]

I wear sunscreen to Disneyland even if it’s cold out and I’m a local. The sun here can be brutal even when it’s cold out.

 

[hyperminimalism]

Yes, yes, yes. You need to be wearing sunscreen regardless of the year/temperature unless you're avoiding direct sunlight. But either way you should be wearing sunscreen outdoors. Last year in November when I went, it was a good 85ish degrees every day. Not sure what it'll be like this November, but I'll be packing the sunscreen for our next trip in two weeks.

 

[Dubb]

UV rays do not care about clouds. You will still burn on a cloudy day.

 

[marcyleecorgan]

You are going to be standing on asphalt=reflection of UV Ray's. Wear it!!!

 

[theluckyrabbit]

Bring it, but don't worry about forgetting your sunscreen. You can buy it throughout the parks and in DTD. There is also a 24/7 CVS and a Walgreens within a block of the parks (corner of Harbor and Katella), plus various mini marts and convenience stores and hotel gift shops. And you can buy sun hats throughout the parks and in DTD, too. Sun protection is serious business in Southern CA!

 

[Snabbit]

Thanks everyone! This has been super helpful! I'm glad I asked!

 

[GatorChris]

We did a November trip for six years in a row. I would usually slather on some 15 or 30 in the morning. And I always wore a baseball cap. I rarely reapplied...unless it just "felt" like my neck was cooking. But that SoCal sun will getcha if you go unprepared.

 

[disneylover102]

I would wear it no matter what. I’ve learned the hard way recently that even if you think it’s not sunny, it still could be and you could get terribly sunburned. This was not in California but the same applies there. A couple years ago my brother assumed he wouldn’t get sunburned in Disneyland and didn’t put sunscreen on the first day and it was bothering him a lot for a couple days at Disneyland after that.