PhotoDave219
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I have a disposable camera with pictures on it from SADCT in a monsoon back when i worked there.
Someday I'll get it developed.
Someday I'll get it developed.
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Celebrate a Dream Come True nearly washed away!!!
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elisatonks
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Unless the floats were already in place before the storm appeared. I know for a fact the BBP has to run through DHS after it is lined up backstage, regardless of the weather, as there is no way of turning it around and sending it back to base, so I wouldn't be suprised if this is also the case with Celebrate a dream come true parade (and even Spectro could poss be affected by this.) Plus the weather at set up time can vary alot from what appears an hour or two later. (if i also remember rightly our weather radio went off at about 2.30pm with a storm watch for the orlando area, and the floats would have been well on the way to being ready for showtime.)
Billy6
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Try riding BTMRR in the rain...fun stuff....
I had the priviledge, first week of June. Rain closed the ride, but when it reopenned, my family got in line. The 5 minute walk to the ride gate, and we were next on, when we saw the train come in, and everyone was soaked. Low and behold, No poncho in my bag(it was drying on top of my DD's stroller), So me, my GF and daughter got absolutely drenched. The worst was the second lift hill.....BTW, my daughter's(3 1/2) first ride on BTMRR..She did not like it, obviously...
I had the priviledge, first week of June. Rain closed the ride, but when it reopenned, my family got in line. The 5 minute walk to the ride gate, and we were next on, when we saw the train come in, and everyone was soaked. Low and behold, No poncho in my bag(it was drying on top of my DD's stroller), So me, my GF and daughter got absolutely drenched. The worst was the second lift hill.....BTW, my daughter's(3 1/2) first ride on BTMRR..She did not like it, obviously...
Disneyson 1
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Very funny!!
Kudos to the characters!
Kudos to the characters!
joanna71985
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Wow, that is crazy! I must say, kudos to all the character performers (and I think it's sweet that Belle stayed out with the Beast).
hrcollectibles
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Note to anyone vacationing During the Summer Months. I would suggest staying away from wearing white T-Shirts... Heavy rain and white t-shirts do not mix.. Kudos to the Cast
luvlifeinfl
New Member
Yea, I read this yesterday in the Orlando Sential online I try to go online & read it every day, especially the travel section since they have good stuff on what is going on in Disney. I do find though that some things I find out first on here and then a few days later it is in the news.
accord99cutie
Premium Member
Oh my goodness! that is sooo funny! it also shows just how great all the cast members are! to stay in character and smile the whole time! horray for them!!! Just another reason why I love Disney so much
DisneyDellsDude
New Member
Great article. Thanks for sharing it!
PaisleyMF
Active Member
If I am not mistaken, back in my MK days they had a Rain version of the parade, that is just the Main street vehicles with the characters and the Dancer well dancing in the rain. There was a different soundtrack and was a lot of fun to watch.
Now, I can imagine that they track the weather but after all is Florida and weather changes as fast. And if I am not mistaken the parade was on its way so there is no turning back.
This was not the case unfortunately. The weather may have appeared to guests that it came out of nowhere...
But Channel 9's meteorologists were telling everyone it was coming, and to get inside. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were IN PLACE for all of Orange County. I particularly remember this day.
And the parade managers sent the parade out anyway. Same thing at Studios...they dispatched Block Party anyway...even though they knew what was coming...AND knowing that the cells that were on the way included frequent lightning.
The Incredibles were bouncing up on top of their parade floats with lightning within a mile.
But Channel 9's meteorologists were telling everyone it was coming, and to get inside. Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were IN PLACE for all of Orange County. I particularly remember this day.
And the parade managers sent the parade out anyway. Same thing at Studios...they dispatched Block Party anyway...even though they knew what was coming...AND knowing that the cells that were on the way included frequent lightning.
The Incredibles were bouncing up on top of their parade floats with lightning within a mile.
elisatonks
Active Member
indeed they should have maybe paid morre attention the the radar, but still there is the fact that the storm watch wasn't even issued till it was nearly on top of us. (for example my noaa radio went of at 2.30 and the storm appeared over my home in northen davenport at approx 3.10pm, which is well after the floats are lined up. I am however suprised that BPB did full show, I was expected to hear that the rain show was performed.
drew81
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mpaul32001
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I was there as well too. I saw the storm coming in from directly behind the castle and thought for a fact the parade would be scrubbed. As soon as I heard the audio I knew exactly what was about to happen. The wind tunnel that is Main Street was blowing wind directly down towards Town Square and right into the characters. It's a good thing the characters are all latched onto the floats.
I think I was about the only person out on the sidewalk following the floats the whole time to see what the situation was and how characters and entertainment staff were handling it, which was of course marvelously. Great Job to everyone there! Just one more reason I want to be in Entertainment at Disney someday! :wave:
I think I was about the only person out on the sidewalk following the floats the whole time to see what the situation was and how characters and entertainment staff were handling it, which was of course marvelously. Great Job to everyone there! Just one more reason I want to be in Entertainment at Disney someday! :wave:
SinginSarah
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Costuming DOES hate life after a rainy parade. It's bad enough dealing with sweat-soaked fur, this is totally soaked fur.
And as for the question of whether or not the parade managers watch the radar, they do and do plan accordingly, but if it's not raining at step-off time they must go out because there's still a chance the parade will get through before the rain starts. No parade means unhappy guests and hell for guest services, so they won't cancel on the chance of rain.
I've never worked day parade, only Jammin' Jungle, but in my experience, if it starts raining, the parade will speed up quite a bit. I remember once it started raining during MJJP, and they sped up to about 3x as fast, so fast that the dancers had to stop dancing and were pretty much running to keep up with the floats. However, MJJP floats are basically all regular cars and are a bit easier to manuever than day parade floats are.
I also remember being at MK one day and is started raining just as MiSiCi came out, so they didn't stopm they just went around the circle and back. Short street party that was.
Again. Rain...sure. Lightning is NOT something that should ever be messed with. It is the result of deaths every year...most in the south/in Florida. Lightning capital of the world.
If there is lightning in the path...regardless of whether or not it has arrived...it should be taken seriously.
If radar shows that it's stepoff time, and it won't arrive for another 5-8 minutes...and it takes 12 minutes to blow through full speed...that means that cast members are in danger of serious injury or death for an additional 4-7 minutes. And yes, it IS that serious.
There's no reason anyone should be riding along on a metal parade float when there is lightning in the immediate vicinity. No guest is worth the consequences of that.
But yes Sarah, you are correct. Unfortunately the unwritten policy usually states that if it is not raining at step-off...it goes out.
FlynnRider
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Does anyone have an updated link for this? I can't find the article anywhere!
Irie
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The article is from 2009.