Originally Posted By Kidz-n-k9s Of all my trips to DL, I haven't had a one where we had to deal with rain, just scattered showers. Looks like next week that will not be the case. I've been to WDW in the rain, but that park is set up for that. I'm looking for an opinion of which is better - umbrella or rain poncho? Any other rain tips?
Originally Posted By darcy-becker I haven't done the park in the rain but I'd go for the poncho in that situation. I'm always hoping for light rain to keep the locals away but it never happens.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros DL is great in the rain, since it tends to scare away the crowds. If you're ready for the rain and commit to it, it can be a lot of fun, particularly during the holidays when the lights look even better I definitely recommend ponchos, since it frees up your hands and makes it easier to transition from indoors to out (plus you'll probably encounter wet seats on rides). As a taller person whose eyes are level with the pokey ends of umbrellas, I find them particularly troublesome
Originally Posted By Marlin Perkins Ponchos for sure. Easier to pack and much more useful when on a ride. And, as crowded as it is going to be next week, you probably wont be able to raise an umbrella up over your head.
Originally Posted By ecdc >>I definitely recommend ponchos, since it frees up your hands and makes it easier to transition from indoors to out (plus you'll probably encounter wet seats on rides). As a taller person whose eyes are level with the pokey ends of umbrellas, I find them particularly troublesome<< I hate the look and feel of wearing a poncho but these posts are correct: it's a much better Disneyland option. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that the parks are inundated with rain to keep crowds down When I was there two weeks ago...yikes on the crowds.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip At DL ponchos are the best choice. During WDW's rainy season (the summer) I've found ponchos to be deathly HOT so I don't use them there. My favorite option at WDW is just a baseball cap on my head to keep the rain out of my face and just get wet. It is usually so hot at WDW during the summer being wet feels good.
Originally Posted By fkurucz Some years ago we went during March and a big storm hit. The rain was bearable during the day but once the sun set the park emptied out as it was bone chilling cold. There were few lines and we tried to tough it out after the sun set as there were few lines, but after an hour we just couldn't handle it anymore, we were cold, wet and miserable, even though we had ponchos; and left for the warmth of the hotel room. My advice would be to bring waterproof footwear and raincoats/ponchos. Good luck.
Originally Posted By shonny I've been there in the rain several times. Bring your own rain gear don't rely on the ones you buy at the Park or the ABC store. They don't fit well and they don't last. So just bring a good rain coat with a hood and you're set. I'm from Oregon so rain is a way of life here and would never even slow me down on a trip to DL. The only real problem is if your feet get wet. Then you can get cold and miserable. As an adult you can avoid this but if you travel with little ones they love the puddles. They actually are made to have to step in them. They can't avoid it according to my Grandson. Don't do an umbrella they are a real pain. Putting them up and down and carrying them when the rain stops is just not fun. Who wants to carry anything extra in the Parks. Go, have fun and enjoy the rain. We Oregonians live with it all the time.
