What To Do If It Rains?

[disneyorbust09]

I, the perennial worrywart, have recently come up with a new problem. I'm going in July, and I was wondering:

a) If it rains alot during July

b) What to do if it rains

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!

 

[Master Yoda]

The typically weather pattern for Florida during July is a strong 15 minute to one hour thunder storm around 3 PM almost daily. The best thing to do is bring ponchos and if at all possible wear clothes that will dry quickly and wear sandals or flip flops. Duck out of the rain when it hits...movie style attractions and the pavilions at Epcot are great for this...and wait out the storm. You will be greeted by a cooler, less populated park after the storm as most guests run for the hills when it starts to rain.

 

[disneyorbust09]

The typically weather pattern for Florida during July is a strong 15 minute to one hour thunder storm around 3 PM almost daily. The best thing to do is bring ponchos and if at all possible wear clothes that will dry quickly and wear sandals or flip flops. Duck out of the rain when it hits...movie style attractions and the pavilions at Epcot are great for this...and wait out the storm. You will be greeted by a cooler, less populated park after the storm as most guests run for the hills when it starts to rain.

What a response I couldn't have asked for a better one. So it doesn't typically rain all day? That's music to my (first time at Disney) ears!

 

[KingStefan]

Yeah, it rans a lot in July, but not every single day, and usually only for a few minutes in the afternoon (but very, very strong).

Sometimes it's a lasting rain, too, but that's the exeption.

If you are among the cogniscenti (and you are now that your have consuted these boards!), you know that the rain will scare away lots of people, and that the park is less crowded after the rain stops, so you just stick it out and enjoy the respite from the crowds.

Some people just toss on ponchos and keep going. Some duck into shops and see if the rain will pass soon (it often does).

Some people just simply don't like the rain. If you are one of these and you are staying at a nearby resort, a the rain looks like it will last a while, you can always nip back for a change of socks and shoes (and other things depending on how wet you get), have a bite, and head back to the same or a different park. Just be aware that a lot of other folk will be doing the same thing.

For me, if rain is predicted at all, we either wear sandals or bring dry socks with us, and stick it out. I view a rainstorm as an opportunity to enjoy the lack of crowds, rather than as a disapointment. Sure, some attractions will close due to safety; just do other stuff, like HOP or COP, etc. Those other attractions will open soon when the rain stops.

One way to avoid the rain most days is to get to the parks early, early in the morning. In July it almost never rains early in the day.

Have a magical trip!

 

[Master Yoda]

What a response I couldn't have asked for a better one. So it doesn't typically rain all day? That's music to my (first time at Disney) ears!

Typically no, but as with everything there are always exceptions. I look at it this way, there is absolutely nothing you can do to control the weather. All you can do is prepare for it and hope for the best.

 

[fosse76]

Most rides and attractions are indoors, so rain should have no effect on what to do. While some rides and attractions would be affected...Stunt shows, the Mountains, there is plenty to do before the rain clears up.

 

[ClemsonTigger]

Also see the poncho thread! :lol:

http://forums.wdwmagic.com/showpost.php?p=3543638&postcount=1

 

[MichRX7]

The typically weather pattern for Florida during July is a strong 15 minute to one hour thunder storm around 3 PM almost daily. The best thing to do is bring ponchos and if at all possible wear clothes that will dry quickly and wear sandals or flip flops. Duck out of the rain when it hits...movie style attractions and the pavilions at Epcot are great for this...and wait out the storm. You will be greeted by a cooler, less populated park after the storm as most guests run for the hills when it starts to rain.

I couldn't have said this any better. Every time it rains early at the parks we have the greatest time with the shortened post-rain wait times on rides. Summer rain is almost always guaranteed and always brief. I can't tell you the # of times we have gotten in line for Space Mountain and exited wondering why the sidewalks were so wet and the sky was clear blue.

 

[disneyorbust09]

Excellent! Thanks for putting my mind at ease guys

 

[DizneyPryncess]

We've hit long rain storms in Florida lots of times, but typically they are brief storms. It's more of a freak thing if they last all day. This past trip we hit 3 days of 6-7 hours of rain - but that's not typical for July.

One thing we did during the rain was eat & drink around the world in Epcot. It was the perfect time to do it because so many people left. We would just run from country to country - it was a blast!

We did DTD one night too during the rain, which was fine because we were in stores most of the time. The rain helped the crowds stay small so it was actually a nice time to shop there. And the last night of rain, we ordered room service & had a nice evening in. It wasn't our ideal plan, but we still had a wonderful time!

 

[MichRX7]

All said, just remember you are at one of the happiest places one earth. We were there in January of 2000 and at the Magic Kingdom. It was cold and drizzly all day and it only hit 60 for a high. My parents, wife and infant son went back to the motorhome and I told my 10 year old stepson we had come for him so if he wanted to stay in the park it was his choice.

Of course he stayed and I bought him the Mickey hands he wanted. All day long we walked around damp in our Disney rain gear and after every ride he had to run at me, jump and slap me 5 with his Mickey hands.

He's 20 now and I overheard him telling his girlfriend about it the other day as he was prepping her for her first trip down there with our family this winter. (yes, I've turned him into a Disney-nut)

Probably the greatest day we've ever had together, and one that I'll cherish the rest of my life.

 

[krankenstein]

It rained all last week when I was down. All I can say is bring extra clothes and enjoy the parks. I slapped on a raincoat and went at it.

 

[Tink313]

Get a poncho and keep on moving. :lol:
Dont let the heavy rain ruin your fun

 

[DVCOwner]

When it is raining, I finish one ride and than run to the next. Lines are always shorter.

 

[ClemsonTigger]

All said, just remember you are at one of the happiest places one earth. We were there in January of 2000 and at the Magic Kingdom. It was cold and drizzly all day and it only hit 60 for a high. My parents, wife and infant son went back to the motorhome and I told my 10 year old stepson we had come for him so if he wanted to stay in the park it was his choice.

Of course he stayed and I bought him the Mickey hands he wanted. All day long we walked around damp in our Disney rain gear and after every ride he had to run at me, jump and slap me 5 with his Mickey hands.

He's 20 now and I overheard him telling his girlfriend about it the other day as he was prepping her for her first trip down there with our family this winter. (yes, I've turned him into a Disney-nut)

Probably the greatest day we've ever had together, and one that I'll cherish the rest of my life.

You mean 4, right? :animwink:

 

[I_heart_Tigger]

My method of dealing with rain is quite a methodical, complicated process but seems to work for me.

1. Observe people lining up to buy Disney ponchos
2. Walk past them as I pull out my rain poncho (only for heavy rains, if it's a lighter rain, then I don't use one...I'm not sugar, I won't melt)
3. Dance and splash my way happily to the nearest attraction with an outside line up (ie Spaceship Earth) feel free to kick up your heels and sing, my sister and I both do
4. get to the front of the line in minutes because everyone else has left because apparantly they ARE sugar and they WILL melt
5. Enjoy the attraction
6. Exit into the beautiful sunshine and occasionally the last 5 minutes of a light shower
7. Try not to laugh when the large family next to you complains about spending $100 for ponchos they used for 6 minutes

 

[NadieMasK2]

Just put on a smile, don't fret, go about your day as planned and splash in a few puddles on the way. Just let your inner child have a blast, and don't give a flip about how your hair looks (women, you know).

IF you are wearing tennis shoes, do pack a dry pair of socks - that is a miserable feeling to have wet rotting feet.

 

[Nansafan]

We have found that reverse psychology works with the rain in Florida. We always travel in the summer (June 20-29 this year) and have had to deal with the rain. What we have discovered, when we carry our ponchos, it DOES NOT rain. When we don't have our ponchos with us in the park, it pours. We suck it up and keep going. Vacation at WDW is not for the feint of heart.

 

[PrincessBitty]

we always bring ponchos from home and then run to the rides while laughing at the fools dishing out for ponchos, when it will just stop raining in 15 - 30 minutes!! :ROFLOL::ROFLOL::ROFLOL: The rain isn't too bad ... it's so hot you dry off quickly and there have been times that we've been there that it was pouring outside the Living Seas but it was sunny and clear over by Mission Space!

 

[WDWRLD]

The rain storm are no big deal. Find anything to get on that takes a while to go through. The circle vision movies work well as does the Universe of Energy. If you are at MK and it looks like its going to storm I always head to Frontierland and Adventureland. These areas have quite a few connecting porches,walkways, and hallways that will allow you to move a bit while staying dry. The Studios try the GMR or Muppet Vision. AK is about the worst place to be in a downpour. There isnt that much covered space and nowhere to really hide for any length of time. I just love the afternoon storms, it cools things off, and to watch some of the things people do when its raining is just too funny.