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Lousy Weather Next Two Weeks
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Gail Hayden
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ISUBob said:
I would not ever bank on a weather forecast. They change minute to minute. Usually the rain is a brief shower or Thunderstorm. I will be there the 8th-15th and Accuweather is calling for humid, sun and showers, not a lot of rain. Grab a poncho and have fun.http://wwwa.accuweather.com/forecas...dc=0&traveler=1&zipcode=34741&fday=6&metric=0
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I just checked the weather channel and the weather does not look promising, but dont loose hope. Some of these storms will start out strong and end quickly and the sun will be out. I have been there before when it rained all day every day (ironically it stopped every evening so we got to watch the fireworks). Even if it does rain a lot, just get a poncho and keep going. It will still be fun. Dont let it ruin your trip.
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Moustronaut
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MICKEY YELLOW RAIN PONCHOS RULE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
yea I know they are clear now, but I spent half my honeymoon in a yellow Mickey rain poncho so they will always have a special place in my heart.
Don't worry about the weather. It's summer. It rains every day in Florida at 3pm. You can almost set your watch by it. The rain will help keep the crowds down in the theme parks, especially if it's later in the afternoon. People will go back to the resort for a nap. Just bring comfortable shoes that can dry out quickly.
yea I know they are clear now, but I spent half my honeymoon in a yellow Mickey rain poncho so they will always have a special place in my heart.
Don't worry about the weather. It's summer. It rains every day in Florida at 3pm. You can almost set your watch by it. The rain will help keep the crowds down in the theme parks, especially if it's later in the afternoon. People will go back to the resort for a nap. Just bring comfortable shoes that can dry out quickly.
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nibblesandbits
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I thought the same thing before I went on my trip. The weather channel was saying there was a decent chance for rain each day (decent meaning somewhere around 40-50%) and truthfully, it only rained one day the entire trip and that was for 20 minutes or less. So don't believe what the weather says. Just relax and have a good time and hey, if it rains, well, most rides are inside, so it shouldn't be too bad.
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Locals....
Does the rain tend to keep locals and/or non-brave guests away?
I guess I'm hoping that more rain equals less people.
June 5th - 10th looks busy according to TouringPlans. http://www.touringplans.com/BestDays.htm
bt
Does the rain tend to keep locals and/or non-brave guests away?
I guess I'm hoping that more rain equals less people.
June 5th - 10th looks busy according to TouringPlans. http://www.touringplans.com/BestDays.htm
bt
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Florida weather during the summer months (June-August) is pretty much the same every day. Hot, humid, and a chance of rain. Normally it will rain between 3:00-5:00pm. Lately, we have been getting late night/early morning storms.
Crowds tend to lighten up a bit during the rain, but the storms are usually so short, it really doesn't matter. Plus most attractions are inside or covered.
As someone who can go to the parks any day of the year, I usually stay away during the summer. More so, because of the heat and humidity, not the rain.
One suggestion: Buy ponchos or rain gear at home (in a color other than yellow or clear.) Not only will you save money, but in a sea of clear and yellow ponchos, it is much easier to find your family and friends in red, blue, or other colors.
Crowds tend to lighten up a bit during the rain, but the storms are usually so short, it really doesn't matter. Plus most attractions are inside or covered.
As someone who can go to the parks any day of the year, I usually stay away during the summer. More so, because of the heat and humidity, not the rain.
One suggestion: Buy ponchos or rain gear at home (in a color other than yellow or clear.) Not only will you save money, but in a sea of clear and yellow ponchos, it is much easier to find your family and friends in red, blue, or other colors.
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savannahsmiles
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We go every year in either June, July, or August. It always says 40-60% chance of rain...and it usually does rain in the late afternoon. No worries! People tend to run out of the parks when it rains. :drevil: :drevil: All the better for those of us who stay. Just carry your poncho every day and remember that most rides are inside! I will be there June 9-17. Look for me in the clear Mickey Poncho!!! :lol: :lol:
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Don't pay any attention to what the weather channel says. When we went May 17th through the 23rd, they called for anywhere from a 30-60% chance of rain everyday. Ended up the only day we had rain was the first day for about 30-60 minutes while we were eating dinner and that was it.
Kim
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BadTigger
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Weather from now till mid august is crazy in florida. It will rain everyday, how much rain is the big question, a quick 5 min drizzle or a long rain storm, and the other craziness is that it might rain at Magic Kingdom but not rain at any other parks. Usally late afternoon is rain time, when you feel the humidy go up crazy then expect some rain.
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captcanada
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nemobruce said:
I have to agree 100%!
When I went last may (of 04), it rained every day, really really hard, for all of 15 minutes. And I got pretty soaked. And then the rain stopped and I was dry again within about 10 minutes (if that). It really was something to experience. I kinda liked it
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Gail Hayden
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ypcat said:
I have been using my AK poncho for better than 4 years now. I use it, hang it to dry, fold it well and it simply lasts. The .99 ones are generally a toss away after one use, I would rather use a trash bag, it would be less expensive.
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Gail Hayden
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zuzudog said:
Actually, watching the guests during a rain storm is one of the better attractions. In reality, it is a major hoot.
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Figment1986
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Appearently Orlando got Tampa's weather.. and Tampa keeps getting rain during the dark.. so their is always a chance during the summer months for rain.. (just watch out.. cause i fear Africa..)
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mousermerf
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Hehe, I just made my own day.
I was reading the weather because I gotta be over-yonder today, and it said winds "SSE 8mph" and instead of "south-south-east" I momentarily thought it said "spaceship earth 8 mph" like the wind would be coming off ot the ball at roughly that speed.
I was reading the weather because I gotta be over-yonder today, and it said winds "SSE 8mph" and instead of "south-south-east" I momentarily thought it said "spaceship earth 8 mph" like the wind would be coming off ot the ball at roughly that speed.
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PamelaNiebergal
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Don't feel too bad about the weather. Rain in WDW can be really fun. I'm getting married on Saturday (and then going on my WDW honeymoon!) and it's rained all week with a forecast for more rain this weekend. Oh well. I'm just going to make the best of it.
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