Family favorite things at WDW in the RAIN ? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Dusted · 08-24-2009, 03:35 PM

Only days to go...and seeing sights for rain in the forcast.

What r some suggestions for a family of 4 with two little ones (6 and 1) to do in the rain?

As much as possible, I would like to keep the littlest one dry...

lacrosse_lady72 · 08-24-2009, 03:37 PM

Personally, I like to wear quick drying light clothing so that I can go out in the rain. Most of the indoor attractions are usually SWAMPED when it rains so if you don't mind getting wet... wait times are minimal during and right after it rains.

PatsMom · 08-24-2009, 03:44 PM

Do you have a rain cover for the one year old's stroller? I've seen a lot of those around Disney. We pretty much just keep going rain or shine. If you are at Epcot, Innoventions can be fun but expect it to be mobbed with people just like you trying to get out of the rain!

Dusted · 08-24-2009, 03:56 PM

I don't have one, I have just relied on the strollers overhead cover in the past. I wonder if it gets all sweaty in there? I HATE the ponchos for the same reason! Too hot under there!!

: )

Ktharee · 08-24-2009, 04:17 PM

We just put on Ponchos and have at it. If you are in the MK-ride the TTA (if it's open) then you are kinda sorta outside but covered. Exhibition Hall seems like a good place that would absorb some people and there is a room that plays cartoons which would be good for the kids. You could also get on line to meet Mickey, it will take so long to get there, but you'll be dry while you wait.

The stroller covers are not bad, you can get ones with ventilated sides.

Kim1964 · 08-24-2009, 04:23 PM

One of the best MK touring days we ever had was in 2008 during Fay. It was raining but there were NO wait times for anything. The kids and I wore ponchos but DH didn't and we were all fine.

Ktharee · 08-24-2009, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim1964

One of the best MK touring days we ever had was in 2008 during Fay. It was raining but there were NO wait times for anything. The kids and I wore ponchos but DH didn't and we were all fine.

I agree! One of our best days was during whatever hurricane came the same week at the 9/11 tragedy. Put on our ponchos and had a great time!

TiffinyKC · 08-24-2009, 04:28 PM

Slap on an overpriced WDW poncho and hit it.

OK that's the easy answer, but with a little one it's difficult. Shopping during the hard rains always works. We also once went into Ellen's Energy Adventure (or whatever they're calling it now) when it started to rain and by the time we came out it was no longer raining.

Hannathy · 08-24-2009, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim1964

One of the best MK touring days we ever had was in 2008 during Fay. It was raining but there were NO wait times for anything. The kids and I wore ponchos but DH didn't and we were all fine.

So you were the other family there that day! We even got on Astro Orbiter something we had never been able to do in years of going to Disney!

MK is great in the rain everything is close together and you run between an then get inside for a bit.

my little guy actually loved the rain the most, I quit trying to keep him dry. Just take dry clothes and shoes for him for when it stops.

dejr_8 · 08-24-2009, 04:53 PM

go to DAK.

The best safari ride we ever had was during a downpour. All the extra running water enhances the theming and the animals seemed to enjoy the rain.

08-24-2009, 03:35 PM	#1
Dusted Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 301	Family favorite things at WDW in the RAIN ? Only days to go...and seeing sights for rain in the forcast. What r some suggestions for a family of 4 with two little ones (6 and 1) to do in the rain? As much as possible, I would like to keep the littlest one dry... __________________ Survived Wilma !!!

08-24-2009, 03:37 PM	#2
lacrosse_lady72 I <3 Disney Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Hillsboro, Oregon Posts: 3,782	Personally, I like to wear quick drying light clothing so that I can go out in the rain. Most of the indoor attractions are usually SWAMPED when it rains so if you don't mind getting wet... wait times are minimal during and right after it rains. __________________ WDW: JULY/AUGUST 2002, MARCH 2004, MARCH/APRIL 2005, SEPTEMBER 2006, SEPTEMBER 2007, SEPTEMBER 2008, SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2009 DLR: APRIL 1998, DECEMBER 2005 wdw: beach club villas april 18-21 & boardwalk villas 21-25, 2010 dlr: grand californian september 3-10, 2011 wdw: wilderness lodge december 14-26 & hard rock hotel december 26-29, 2012

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PatsMom Sometimes has Dory moments! I have two brothers and either of them would have been proud to be suspended for stinking up the bus Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Northern NH Posts: 3,586	Do you have a rain cover for the one year old's stroller? I've seen a lot of those around Disney. We pretty much just keep going rain or shine. If you are at Epcot, Innoventions can be fun but expect it to be mobbed with people just like you trying to get out of the rain! __________________ 1981 to 1983 - Disneyland many times November 1987 - Fairway Villas (prior to the Disney Institute) September 1996 - Fort Wilderness (DD and DH's first trip) October 1999 - Fort Wilderness November 2001 - Fort Wilderness November 2004 - Fort Wilderness November 2005 - Saratoga Springs December 2006 - Saratoga Springs February 2007 - All Star Sports August 2007 - Boardwalk Villas November 2007 - Saratoga Springs February 2008 - Villas at the Wilderness Lodge August 2008 - Old Key West December 2008 - Saratoga Springs February 2009 - Beach Club Villas September 2009 (50th birthday trip) - Bay Lake Tower January 2010 - Animal Kingdom Villas (Kidani Village) May 2010 - Old Key West September 2010 - Saratoga Springs

08-24-2009, 03:56 PM	#4
Dusted Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Jersey Girl Posts: 301	Rain covers for stroller...good idea ! I don't have one, I have just relied on the strollers overhead cover in the past. I wonder if it gets all sweaty in there? I HATE the ponchos for the same reason! Too hot under there!! : ) __________________ Survived Wilma !!!

08-24-2009, 04:17 PM	#5
Ktharee Love the Mouse! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 991	We just put on Ponchos and have at it. If you are in the MK-ride the TTA (if it's open) then you are kinda sorta outside but covered. Exhibition Hall seems like a good place that would absorb some people and there is a room that plays cartoons which would be good for the kids. You could also get on line to meet Mickey, it will take so long to get there, but you'll be dry while you wait. The stroller covers are not bad, you can get ones with ventilated sides. __________________ 1978 Offsite • 1983 Contemporary • 1990 Caribbean Beach • 1992 Offsite • 1999 Caribbean Beach 2001 • Contemporary • 2002 Disneyland • 2005 Disneyland • 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter • 2007 Disneyland • 2008 Polynesian • 2008 Disneyland • 2009 Coronado Springs!!!! 2009 Free Dining at Coronado Springs Trip Report

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08-24-2009, 04:23 PM	#6
Kim1964 Was intimidated by her bug, but don't worry she's conquered it! Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,805	One of the best MK touring days we ever had was in 2008 during Fay. It was raining but there were NO wait times for anything. The kids and I wore ponchos but DH didn't and we were all fine. __________________ Thanks, lovingthemouse!

08-24-2009, 04:28 PM	#8
TiffinyKC Mouseketeer Likes Tag Fairy music (The Clash, VF, Ramones and U2 rule!) Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 383	Slap on an overpriced WDW poncho and hit it. OK that's the easy answer, but with a little one it's difficult. Shopping during the hard rains always works. We also once went into Ellen's Energy Adventure (or whatever they're calling it now) when it started to rain and by the time we came out it was no longer raining. __________________

08-24-2009, 04:53 PM	#10
dejr_8 DIS Veteran PhD - Who wants Pizza? Pretty far out is a relative term Join Date: May 2001 Location: Chapel Hill NC Posts: 2,772	go to DAK. The best safari ride we ever had was during a downpour. All the extra running water enhances the theming and the animals seemed to enjoy the rain. __________________ I'd rather be approximately correct than absolutely wrong. Ick and Yuck Russell Hantz: Sole Survivor and Winner of Survivor Samoa SHEEPLE: my new favorite word.

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