Splish Splash! What to Do When It Rains at Disney

I know, I know. You planned your trip to Walt Disney World and that forecast is calling for rain every day. Never fear! I'm sharing my pro tips for how to handle the inevitable rain during your trip.

​Plus, a rainy day at Walt Disney World is STILL better than a sunny day anywhere else, right?

The Forecast
First things first. It rains almost every single day in Florida. This is typically a short afternoon storm followed by beautiful weather. However, there are days where it rains all day long, particularly if there's a nearby tropical storm or hurricane. Make sure that you're prepared with a reliable weather forecast and a perfectly packed park bag.

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Get Indoors
Of course, as soon as raindrops start falling, thousands of people are going to run to the nearest indoor spot. (Usually they'll head towards shops or quick-service dining spots.) However, if you've got a great minute-by-minute weather forecast, you can beat the rainy rush to a much better spot. Below are a few family-friendly indoor attractions that help kill the time while you wait out the rain.

• Magic Kingdom - Carousel of Progress, Enchanted Tiki Room, Hall of Presidents, Country Bear Jamboree
• EPCOT - The Seas with Nemo & Friends, Spaceship Earth, Journey into Imagination with Figment, The Land Pavilion (Home to Soarin', Living with the Land, AND Sunshine Seasons quick-service location!)
• Hollywood Studios - MuppetVision 3D, Disney Jr. Dance Party, Walt Disney Presents 
• Animal Kingdom - It's Tough to Be a Bug, The Animation Experience at Conservation Station, Celebration of the Festival of the Lion King​

There are a lot of great places at EPCOT to hide from clouds like these!

Make a Dining Reservation
This one will take some advance planning. However, since most pop-up storms in Central Florida happen anytime between 1-4 pm, make an advanced dining reservation during this time. This will guarantee that you will be happily indoors during those storms. My clients always get my personalized dining recommendations and tips as part of my concierge services. Contact me to learn how to become a concierge-level client.​ 

Embrace the Rain
Life's all about dancing in the rain, right? Throw on a poncho (or don't!) and enjoy your vacation! If you're lucky, you'll also catch the Rainy Day Cavalcade in Magic Kingdom. This particular cavalcade has actually been in place for years, long before character cavalcades were the norm. It features a very catchy song and some of your favorite characters.

The parks clear out big time during a downpour. If you can wait out a storm, you'll be rewarded with cooler temps and shorter wait times as soon as it ends!

Bonus Tips

1. Be prepared for certain rides, attractions, and transportation options to pause operations during heavy rain and/or storms. This includes popular rides like 7 Dwarfs Mine Train and transportation like the Skyliner. Plan accordingly.
2. ​ I recommend ponchos to my clients, rather than umbrellas. Umbrellas are bulky to carry and are especially difficult if you're dashing from one place to another. I also recommend getting a rain cover for any strollers you're traveling with.

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