Flash Flooding at Magic Kingdom

[chimchimcheree]

Not a local so I don't know, but is this a common occurrence at WDW? I don't recall any drainage issues that were THIS bad. Feel free to clue me in, though. Photos/video here: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/photos-kids-swim-in-flooded-streets-at-disneys-magic-kingdom

 

[donsullivan]

It happens occasionally during an extreme sudden downpour and we’ve had a few of those in recent weeks. It has happened before over in Tomorrowland near PeopleMover as well. It’s not an everyday thing but sometimes the rain comes down so fast the drainage can’t keep up. It’s usually only like that for a short time and then drains out normally.

 

[Notes from Neverland]

Unfortunately, this is pretty common during strong rain. The Tomorrowland Lake is no joke.

 

[iowamomof4]

Yeah, we got caught in that Tomorrowland Lake once. Eek!

 

[Ayla]

Happens all the time.

 

[dmw]

Not a local so I don't know, but is this a common occurrence at WDW? I don't recall any drainage issues that were THIS bad. Feel free to clue me in, though. Photos/video here: https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/photos-kids-swim-in-flooded-streets-at-disneys-magic-kingdom

love the comment about the $50 upcharge for water park entrance!

 

[Ayla]

love the comment about the $50 upcharge for water park entrance!

I saw that, too and laughed.

 

[celluloid]

One of the rough issues with being on top of the Utilidoors, when custodial CMs and Coordinators cannot get to the clogged debris drains fast enough it happens rather quickly.

 

[denyuntilcaught]

Okay, but swimming in that is absolutely disgusting.

 

[ToTBellHop]

That’s just the set-up for Men’s 200m Fly final at the Olympics. I hope the guy with the tattoo sleeve wins.

That little girl’s breaststroke form looks impeccable. Look out, Brisbane 2032!

 

[dreamfinder]

Definitely been in a few storms that have left puddles over ankle deep for a while. I recall one over at the Dumbo stroller parking. We were in the Big Top Souvenirs, but I had to venture out to make sure the rain cover was secure. Also think a few of the pathways by the scary clown pool had similar issues. I'm sure there are plenty of others, but those come to mind.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Well the moat's certainly full now!

 

[Bullseye1967]

Remember this?

 

[marni1971]

The famous Nemos corner from quite a few years ago

 

[DBF John]

The sad thing is the park level is 14 feet above the surrounding ground level, water should be flowing like Niagara out of the place. I can only imagine what the utilidor entrance looked like.

 

[marni1971]

The sad thing is the park level is 14 feet above the surrounding ground level, water should be flowing like Niagara out of the place. I can only imagine what the utilidor entrance looked like.

Because of the utilidors the park is not level. Water will pool in the dips and the drainage can fail.

 

[Cadbury]

Forget the water parks. Now you can swim at the MK!

 

[SteveAZee]

The famous Nemos corner from quite a few years ago

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"Journey of Water" preview?

 

[vikescaper]

Why didn’t they announce this new attraction for the 50th?

 

[LudwigVonDrake]

Not only does the Magic Kingdom get flooded but the Pop Century has a bad problem at the bottom of the stairs heading toward the pool level