Watch Out For Fallen Iguana in Disney World on New Year's Eve…No, REALLY.

Although most people think of sunshine and hot weather when they visit Florida destinations like Disney World, the truth is that it actually can get pretty cold. We’re talking cold enough that you’ll want your winter coat, a hat, a scarf, and gloves.

But there’s a strange phenomenon that happens when it gets that cold in Florida…iguanas literally fall from the sky. And that’s exactly what meteorologists expect to happen on New Year’s Eve, which certainly adds a little extra excitement to the celebration.

Chief WINK meteorologist Matt Devitt is warning Florida visitors that New Year’s Eve temperatures in Florida are going to be pretty chilly. Some parts of the state will get down to 27 degrees on that evening, although Disney World might be a little warmer, at 40 degrees. This, obviously, means you’ll want to leave the shorts at home and bundle up if you’re hitting the parks that day.

However, something else is also expected to happen on New Year’s Eve. When the temperature drops below 50 degrees, iguanas start becoming sluggish and may fall from trees because they can’t maintain their body temperature.

They become immobilized, but don’t worry…it’s only temporary. Once the temperature rises, the iguanas will gradually recover. So if you see a fallen iguana, leave them alone and let them stay where they are. They’ll eventually warm up in the sun and recover. The day will eventually warm up, and the iguanas will be okay.

Just don’t be surprised if you walk out of your Disney World hotel room and see frozen iguanas on the ground.