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Cosmic Commando

Cosmic Commando

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Even if you were to go during the peak of hurricane season, the chances of a hurricane heading towards Central Florida aren't that great. The worst you'll probably get is a couple of days of rain; even then, the chances of a storm headed that way to do that isn't that great. I think they've only closed the parks for one storm (Charlie?) circa 2005. Worrying about a hurricane at WDW is almost like worrying about an earthquake at Disneyland... could possibly happen, but it won't happen during your trip.

Oh, and remember: one-piece suit on those big water slides!
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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I'd go to Arizona over Florida if you're looking for some cool lightning storms. I don't live in Florida but I go down somewhat frequently and don't recall much in the way of visible lightning bolts.
 
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CaliforniaGal

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lazyboy97o said:
I'd go to Arizona over Florida if you're looking for some cool lightning storms. I don't live in Florida but I go down somewhat frequently and don't recall much in the way of visible lightning bolts.
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I've been to the Grand Canyon before and didn't see any thunderstorms at all. I'm primarily going to Florida to see Disneyworld, theme parks, and other attractions in Florida (warm-water beaches, possibly swamp tours, etc) but the thunderstorms are something that I'd like to see in the mix. Do I need to visit Southern Arizona to see lightning bolts? I probably won't do a trip just for thunderstorms unless there is a lot of other attractions as well. I partly want to see thunderstorms because someone told me that most Californians would freak out and totally panic over an average Gulf Coast thunderstorm. I want to see if it's really that intense.

Cosmic Commando said:
Even if you were to go during the peak of hurricane season, the chances of a hurricane heading towards Central Florida aren't that great. The worst you'll probably get is a couple of days of rain; even then, the chances of a storm headed that way to do that isn't that great. I think they've only closed the parks for one storm (Charlie?) circa 2005. Worrying about a hurricane at WDW is almost like worrying about an earthquake at Disneyland... could possibly happen, but it won't happen during your trip.

Oh, and remember: one-piece suit on those big water slides!
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I've felt many small earthquakes (3.0 to 5.0) in my life and maybe 3 or 4 medium sized ones; they are no big deal at all- the ground shakes briefly and it's over in seconds. Never even saw so much as an item fall off of a shelf. A rainy day here is a bigger news event here than a small earthquake. That being said, I certainly do NOT want to experience a major earthquake that causes a lot of damage. I do kinda enjoy the small quakes as they provide a little excitement now and then. Neither do I want to experience a full fledged hurricane even though I wouldn't mind seeing heavy rain and wind and strong thunder and lightning. That being said, I would have still prefered to visit Florida in mid September over October but October worked out better for my friend.
 
lazyboy97o

lazyboy97o

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CaliforniaGal said:
Do I need to visit Southern Arizona to see lightning bolts? I probably won't do a trip just for thunderstorms unless there is a lot of other attractions as well. I partly want to see thunderstorms because someone told me that most Californians would freak out and totally panic over an average Gulf Coast thunderstorm. I want to see if it's really that intense.
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Southern Arizona would be the place.

I think you may have your expectations set a little high. Maybe its because I do not live in Florida, but the storms that I would consider terrifying are not the daily ones but those that are part of a larger storm system.
 
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CaliforniaGal

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lazyboy97o said:
Southern Arizona would be the place.

I think you may have your expectations set a little high. Maybe its because I do not live in Florida, but the storms that I would consider terrifying are not the daily ones but those that are part of a larger storm system.
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Do you know how RARE thunderstorms are in California? We are lucky if we hear thunder once a year......

Last thunderstorm I saw was on April 12, 2012..I even remember the cuz it's THAT rare. I stayed up til 2AM sitting outside on the porch watching the flashes of lightning.
 
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CaliforniaGal

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flynnibus said:
You'd be in for a shocker in the summer :)

The moisture coming off the water and the heat over the land leads to epic thunderstorms that you can literally watch the clouds bloom upwards and then shortly they will unload. Storms that to the unfamiliar... may think the world is ending :) Craazy loud thunder/lightning... and monsoon rain that just approaches like a wall racing towards you.
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bring those on!!! Since they are 'unfamiliar' to me, the storm will probably will give me more adrenalin than going down plummet summit..I luv water slides and xtreme rides btw.
 
erwinalber4

erwinalber4

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CaliforniaGal said:
I'm from California too coming to Florida for the first time from October 7-17 and I WANT to experience at least one thunderstorm and warm rain since I've never experienced warm rain or close up thunder before. I think it would be exciting and different. Is October early enough to see at least one summer thunderstorm? I chose October for low crowds, less humidity but still guaranteed warm enough to swim. Mabye I should have chosen September instead?

I plan on wearing a swimsuit and shorts to run around in warm rain but would like advise on when to go in if thunder is close enough to be dangerous.
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You should try hurricane season ;)
I'm sure you'll catch a thunderstorm or two during your stay. I grew up in FL and trust me, it rains in October.

PS. when you go to Epcot try Beverly at Club Cool.
 

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