Knott's Berry Farm, Magic Mountain CLOSED today due to water falling from sky

[TP2000]

One of my favorite things about SoCal is the locals reaction to light to moderate rainfall. It's doing that today, and the media has dubbed it a "Winter Storm!". For folks in the other 49 states it is simply light to moderate rain showers on and off throughout the day, with temps in the low 60's.

Another fascinating thing is how local theme parks like Knott's Berry Farm and Magic Mountain close for the day due to this phenomenon.
https://www.dailynews.com/2018/03/2...southern-california-parks-closed-due-to-rain/

According to realtime weather data from the County, the city of Buena Park has received 0.28 inches of rain in the last 24 hours. Let's round up and say three tenths, since we're all friends!

Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are still open, and appear to be much less crowded than yesterday but still modestly busy. According to the Disneyland App at 2:00pm, a handful of rides are closed (Alice, Luigi's, Treehouse) and Space Mountain has a 60 minute wait, Mission:BREAKOUT! is at 80 minutes, Radiator Springs Racers is 60 minutes, Peter Pan's Flight is 40 minutes, etc.

 

[Hatbox Ghostbuster]

I can't imagine anyone actually wanting to go to Magic Mountain in the rain. Nothing screams "fun" more than getting whipped by falling water at high rates of speed.

 

[Phroobar]

Sure most of the rides are outside at Knotts, SFMM and Legoland. Disneyland has a lot of rides that are indoors.

 

[TP2000]

Legoland and Universal Studios remain open today. It's just Knott's and Six Flags that are closed "due to rain".

 

[Phroobar]

Here are 8 rainy day hacks to survive even the worst spring showers.

1. Salvage Broken Umbrellas With Enameled Wire.
2. Buy Microfiber Towels.
3. Keep Newspaper Handy At Home.
4. Choose The Right Umbrella.
5. Always Pack Back-Up Socks.
6. Save Suede Shoes With Paper Towels.
7. Put Wet Gadgets In Rice.
8. Carry (Dry) Plastic Grocery Bags.

 

[drizgirl]

"Water Falling From the Sky"........

 

[Rich T]

I remember riding the Tidal Wave shuttle loop coaster at Great America in the late 70's in the rain. Needles. In. The. Face.

 

[Rich T]

Here are 8 rainy day hacks to survive even the worst spring showers.

1. Salvage Broken Umbrellas With Enameled Wire.
2. Buy Microfiber Towels.
3. Keep Newspaper Handy At Home.
4. Choose The Right Umbrella.
5. Always Pack Back-Up Socks.
6. Save Suede Shoes With Paper Towels.
7. Put Wet Gadgets In Rice.
8. Carry (Dry) Plastic Grocery Bags.

I'm glad I'm not the only one who carries spare socks with me during rainstorms.

 

[Phroobar]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who carries spare socks with me during rainstorms.

I really don't want to know where you keep your spare socks during a rainstorm.

 

[Rich T]

I really don't want to know where you keep your spare socks during a rainstorm.

Eeeeeewwwww!!!! Dude! MY INNER COAT POCKET!

I do this in case I get my feet soaked walking to my commute bus.

 

[Phroobar]

Eeeeeewwwww!!!! Dude! MY INNER COAT POCKET!

I do this in case I get my feet soaked walking to my commute bus.

Oh good. I was hoping you weren't trying to be popular with the ladies.

 

[castevious]

Maybe these parks closed, because they wouldn't get enough guests to visit for the day. Disneyland doesn't run into that problem.

 

[Professortango1]

Maybe these parks closed, because they wouldn't get enough guests to visit for the day. Disneyland doesn't run into that problem.

Exactly. Disney used to not be open 7 days a week when there wasn't demand. Knotts isn't going to pay to staff their theme park when attendance will be dismal. Especially since I can count only 6 covered attractions (bumper cars, Iron Reef, train, Mystery Lodge, Calico Mine Train, Timber Mountain Log Ride..)

 

[FerretAfros]

California may have a high number of amusement parks, but unless they can stay open in a light drizzle, it's tough to take any claims of the "theme park capital of the world" seriously. Even DL and DCA occasionally close early due to rain, which is a joke for anything that claims to be a world-class destination. Yes, the weather is lovely most of the year, but when it's not it's comical to see how ill-prepared the region and its people are

It rained 24" during my 10-day visit to WDW in 2009, which is more than double Anaheim's annual rainfall for those keeping track at home. Other than a couple entertainment modifications and temporary pool, water park, and coaster closures due to nearby lightning, everything was business as usual. Guests and cast members broke out the rain gear and carried on as best they could; some of my favorite Disney park memories are odd rain-related snafus from that trip! (Pro tip: wearing ponchos while drinking around the world reduces the chance of a drink getting spilled on you...or so I've heard)

 

[Travel Junkie]

Californian's are allergic to rain. As has been said they are closing because nobody shows up when it rains.

It's pretty hilarious though. I've been in Irvine all day and my car is barely wet.

 

[Professortango1]

California may have a high number of amusement parks, but unless they can stay open in a light drizzle, it's tough to take any claims of the "theme park capital of the world" seriously. Even DL and DCA occasionally close early due to rain, which is a joke for anything that claims to be a world-class destination. Yes, the weather is lovely most of the year, but when it's not it's comical to see how ill-prepared the region and its people are

It rained 24" during my 10-day visit to WDW in 2009, which is more than double Anaheim's annual rainfall for those keeping track at home. Other than a couple entertainment modifications and temporary pool, water park, and coaster closures due to nearby lightning, everything was business as usual. Guests and cast members broke out the rain gear and carried on as best they could; some of my favorite Disney park memories are odd rain-related snafus from that trip! (Pro tip: wearing ponchos while drinking around the world reduces the chance of a drink getting spilled on you...or so I've heard)

Rain is a part of life in Florida. Its not in California. If people don't want to attend the park in the rain, there's little reason to keep the park open.

 

[westie]

I just got back from a rainy day in Disneyland. The crowds were mild but the fact that many outdoor rides were closed and many eateries had no dry outside seating made it seem like a regular crowded day. Luckily the wife and I got the famed porch seat on Main St. right when a really good down pour happened and sure enough, people screamed like Henny Penny and ran into all the shops for cover. You know, it's the little things like memories you cherish on a Disney day!

 

[George Lucas on a Bench]

I remember riding the Tidal Wave shuttle loop coaster at Great America in the late 70's in the rain. Needles. In. The. Face.

My first and last experience riding a non-Disney roller coaster in the rain was Top Gun at Paramount King's Island. Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer should have been waiting at the exit issuing apologies.

 

[Disney Irish]

My first and last experience riding a non-Disney roller coaster in the rain was Top Gun at Paramount King's Island. Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer should have been waiting at the exit issuing apologies.

And you did that without a flight helmet? Bruh, you're brave...

 

[Phroobar]

My first and last experience riding a non-Disney roller coaster in the rain was Top Gun at Paramount King's Island. Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer should have been waiting at the exit issuing apologies.

Well if your dumb enough to go on it in the rain.

Fast coasters in the rain are exhilarating. It's that fear that your hope the break stations work in the rain and the car doesn't hydroplane off the track.