Originally Posted By happyingilbert It looks like it could rain next week while we are there at Disneyland. What can a family of six with four kids under six do for fun at Disneyland in the rain? Oh, we are from AZ and my kids really do not know what rain is so this will be a new experience for them to go out and play in the rain. Also, what rides are usually down? Thanks.
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Very little shuts down, and the park totally empties out. Rainy days at Disneyland are the best! The Teacups close, Storybook, and I think Alice. Take ponchos, bring an extra pair of shoes and have a blast!
Originally Posted By hayden We were there in March and it poured for two days and the parks did not empty out. but its warm rain and get ponchos or not.. If its hot in the afternoon wear light clothing and have fun. Do not bother with wet feet or nag the kids .. Trust me Rain is just wet water and it keeps you pretty cool , those of us from Oregon have a ball and we do not bother with the ponchos or umbrellas , you will have a great wet time dress light and have fun...
Originally Posted By alexbook Of course, if it rains there are no fireworks. Would that ruin your trip? If not, and it's a light rain, I say go for it. (Heavy, cold rains are a different story, but are very unlikely in May/June.)
Originally Posted By danyoung I agree with the above - rainy days in the parks are a totally different vibe. I personally prefer using an umbrella, as it's much less sweaty than a poncho if the temps rise (plus it's easier to fold up than the ponchos when you go inside). Just keep a positive mental attitude and go for it - you'll have a blast!
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I don't have experience with rain at DL, but have MUCH experience with rain at WDW. If it is really pouring we go to the attractions that are inside and have queues that are primarily inside; Pirates for instance. If it is raining lightly we just put on a baseball cap to keep the rain out of our face and do our usual thing. We've also found ponchos to be way too hot and umbrellas way too much of a hassle.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad Remember last year in SoCal - uh record rainfall? We are from AZ too, went in Jan. 2005 prepared for it and had a blast. We were never happier.
Originally Posted By Chumpson AZDLDad -- So what was it like? We are thinking of January as a trip date, but somewhat concerned with the rain with colder temps. Thoughts? Experinces?
Originally Posted By fkurucz It will probably be nicer than most other parts of the country. Just don't expect to go swimming at the beach (or even at the hotel pool). If it doesn't rain (most likely it won't) then it will be very pleasant. On the other hand, if one of those nasty north Pacific storms blows in, it will be miserable.
Originally Posted By AZDLDad Chumpson- Imagine riding Grizzly River Run ten times in a row, at night, then standing under the cooling tower in front of Soarin', then sitting in the front of the log of Splash Mountain just about sums it up!
Originally Posted By Chumpson I imagine coming from Oregon in January it will be quite warmer and dryer, just wondering if we will like it.
Originally Posted By ImTinkerbellsfan Happygilbert I know what you mean. I also live in AZ and have no clue what rain is or looks like. It's the same with snow.
Originally Posted By ImTinkerbellsfan Yeah, we get the monsoons. But that only happens for 2 to 3 months out of the year.
Originally Posted By cindyland A little warning about Small World in the rain. Very slow ride into the tunnel, waterfall effect when you hit the entrance, flooded boat. We were fine all the way through the park in the rain...until we went on Small World. Then we felt like we swam through the ride!!
Originally Posted By Perdie i am from az also and my hubby and i went in january of 04 in the rain-we had fun but it was cold and pouring...also in january lots of rides are down for refurb, and they were preparing for the 50th so a lot was closed! And no fireworks or fantasmic. But we were there this past weekend and on monday there was a light drizzle-and it was nothing! The park was fairly empty at opening and it was great!
Originally Posted By Disney Joy A couple of Dec's ago I went and it was cold and rainy. I hated it and I am from Oregon. That was the last thing I wanted. Then to top it off ~ the day we left after a 5 day trip at the Grand it hit something like 75 for the next week. I think I will leave Dec for everyone else....Thank you.... I also went one March for Spring Break -years ago. It sprikler a bit - we rush to buy pounchos and by the time we got them all on - it quit - But the best part - Lots of people left the park....Now that was cool....))
Originally Posted By SuzieQ ^ LOL! I go every December, and my son had March off school for years (year round), so we went every March. I've had the whole range of weather both months. Anywhere from freezing (literally) to 100 degrees. Sunshine to bitter cold rain. You just never know.
