Originally Posted By judyf Okay last question before we leave. We are going. It will rain at least two full days while we're there, (I think) hoping not more but we will go with the flow. I will of course check the message boards again in the morning beofre we leave. Any tips what to do when it rains in WDW? What parks are best to visit in the rain? We got the ponchos and we're ready to just get wet but looking for some tips for some who have been there and done it! Thanks for all the help planning our trip! Thanks Judy
Originally Posted By vbdad55 We always have one trip in June -- as rainy a month as they get. EPCOT to me is the best for a rainy day - MS / Soarin / SSE /Crush etc inside. You lose Test Track but really that is it. Even British Invasion plays in the rain ( as we found at last time there when it poured for like 3 hours and we sat in put ponchos ( with a lot of others) - and listened to two sets. ( and yes, they did play Rain by the Beatles ! The Studios my second choice for rain, but now you wold lose the stunt show also- but many inside attractions, and a nice lunch at Brown Derby -- all good. Good luck and we are all hopin' this storm breaks down before it gets to Florida -- at least weaken significantly
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Here's another vote for Epcot. That is where we always head on a rainy day. Almost all of the queues are indoors, which makes it ideal when the weather is wet. The absolute WORST park is Animal Kingdom. Virtually everything is outdoors... I spent one very miserable day at Animal Kingdom when it was raining -- never again!
Originally Posted By judyf Thanks for the tips. Epcot sounds like a good choice in the rain. Plus we planned this park for our first day Sunday. I think we will keep with that plan. Altough we had planned MK for Monday due to an ADR at Cinderella's table for lunch. Hows Fantasylabd ibn the rain? We will have two days at MK, what would be the best things to do on the rainy day? Can't sleep so checking the boards and of course the weather channel.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Fantasyland in the rain is a mixed bag. Peter Pan, Small World, Snow White, Pooh and Mickey's Philharmagic all have queues that are largely covered. Dumbo, the Carousel and Teacups are out in the open. Many attractions at the MK are not bad at all in the rain. Pirates has a long queue which is all indoors. Shows like the Tiki Birds and Hall of Presidents are always good bets with indoor queues and they are not usually crowded. Space Mountain's queue is usually entirely indoors (except at peak times) so that can work well too. I'm not a big fan of ponchos. I think they are incredibly hot and uncomfortable. Unless it is raining REALLY hard, my wife and I have decided it is much more pleasant to just wear a baseball cap to keep the rain out of your hair and face, and not bother with a poncho.
Originally Posted By MsLindanne How about Downtown Disney when it rains? We've be to WDW a total of 4 times in the heat of the summer and whenever it rained...we usually shopped. ha..ha...also I agree that the ponchos are hot, so we always carry a little umbrella. Maybe you'll luck out and not have any rain...yeah right! ha..ha.. Have fun!
Originally Posted By judyf Thanks for the tips. I will keep checking till we leave at 10am to see if any more are added. We have pouchos and umbrellas packed. I know we will have rain a lot of it and really hard at times. LOL We know what we flying into. But the forecast here in NY is rain all weekend too. Wish us luck and everyone else in the area, especially those that live there. I have a close friend that lives near Miami and we are praying for them. Judy Judy
Originally Posted By trailsend Everybody has great info here ~ for my family, some of our best times have been in the rain!!! People scatter and you find yourself not having to wait in lines for many things. Just cover comfortably and trek on and enjoy!! You would get wet on most rides anyway!! This is probably something everybody knows but I'll tell it anyway. The WDW ponchos used to be yellow and suggestions came in to make them clear because then people could identify the people in their party easier! I have tons of yellow ponchos!!!
Originally Posted By Crazy4WDW I have one suggestion. Carry a sweatshirt with you when it rains. I found that I freeze in the AC once I get wet. Brrrrr.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose do everything you'd normally do when it rains, except bring an umbrella (i hate ponchos they never fit right)crowds tend to thin when it rains, so i always take advantage.
Originally Posted By AuroraRose ^^^^woops i meant do everything you'd normally do when its dry, when its raining
Originally Posted By Tigger-n-Pooh We found that with a little planning we could do anything in the rain that you could do while it was sunny. We went to REI and got those ponchos in tiny pouches and just whipped them out when the rain started coming down. It was really kind of fun, but I agree with the comment stating to bring a sweatshirt too, those AC units are evil and will send you shivering in no time. Also bring a portable umbrella as well.
