We’ve probably all heard the saying, “A rainy day at Disney, is better than a day at home,” but is it true?
Main Street USA
Hopefully, you won’t have to find out and it’ll be clear skies throughout your Disney World trip, but just in case you do experience some inclement weather, we’ve got a few things you might need to be prepared for!
We recently set out for a day of adventure at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World and got quite the shock before entering the park. The weather was a bit yucky as it had been raining but if we hadn’t checked the My Disney Experience app we wouldn’t have seen so many rides close!
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Well, that certainly could put a damper on things (pun intended) if you didn’t realize all these attractions were closed as you were planning your day out. Most of the rides with closures were ones that would be obvious choices to need to close with inclement weather like Astro Orbiter, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, and even Jungle Cruise.
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As we scrolled there were even more closed including transportation attractions like the Walt Disney World Railroad and its boarding stations. From time to time, Disney will make decisions to close experiences for your safety and the safety of Cast Members working these attractions. While it might be a disappointing find, you can bet there’s solid reasoning behind being safe.
Magic Kingdom Parking Lot Tram
So how would this affect you and your day at Magic Kingdom? First, for the attractions that are still open and mostly indoors, expect an uptick in those wait times and even for a bit after the closed attractions reopen. It will take some time for the lines to subside and for the crowds to disperse if the weather improves. Also, it’s a great time to re-evaluate your plans for the day; maybe this gives you the perfect excuse to try out a new snack or restaurant. If you haven’t already checked into using Genie+ for your day, this is going to be a very important time to grab those Lightning Lanes!
Rainy day in Magic Kingdom
We also want to stress the importance of caution as Disney will also have expectations of guests to use reasonable judgment and walk slowly from place to place. This will be especially important walking indoors (especially those shops) where you may encounter a slick floor.
Rain Jacket
If you’ve forgotten to bring along a poncho, rain jacket, or umbrella, visit the nearest shop. They’re very prepared for rainy weather and can swiftly get you back about your park day after you’ve picked up a few ponchos!
So there you have it, these are our best tips to help you continue with your day in the parks without having to stray too far from your original plans. We update on Disney park news all the time, so for the latest in updates stay tuned with us here at DisneyFoodBlog.
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Love it when it would rain in Orlando. Being from Washington State rain in common. WE get so much rain we have webs between our fingers and toes.
When it started raining at WDW people rushed inside. My wife and I just walked to the next venue like we were at home on our daily walks.
Can’t be any worse that a good soaking on Splash Mountain or Kahali River. Rain only last 10 minutes at the most in Orlando.
My wife and I found that the weather stations near WDW have it down to a science, when they say it will start raining at 4:25, It really does start at 4:25