What do You do if it Rains??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

rkwier · 11-09-2009, 02:46 PM

We leave Thursday for a 3-night on the Wonder. I am concerned that with the current storm, our weather will be more on the rainy side. What suggestions do you have for inside activities during the day? Do they do anything special? It is just DH and I.

kcashner · 11-09-2009, 02:56 PM

Um.....you get wet???

Seriously, they move as many activities as possible inside, the captain sails around the storm if at all possible. Rainy days on Castaway are not a lot of fun; fortunately after some rainy mornings, we're generally had it clear in the afternoon. Basically, you stick to sheltered areas--read in the Cove Cafe, see a movie, go to the spa, hit the work out center, etc.

rkwier · 11-09-2009, 04:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kcashner

Um.....you get wet???

Seriously, they move as many activities as possible inside, the captain sails around the storm if at all possible. Rainy days on Castaway are not a lot of fun; fortunately after some rainy mornings, we're generally had it clear in the afternoon. Basically, you stick to sheltered areas--read in the Cove Cafe, see a movie, go to the spa, hit the work out center, etc.

Thanks for the laugh and the ideas!

LVaughn · 11-09-2009, 05:17 PM

I was thinking the same thing. You get wet. We had a rainy day at CC, but it didn't stop us from having fun. We were in our swimsuits, anyway, and it wasn't really all that bad. They showed movies on the deck that night, and a lot of us sat out there in the rain or off to the side just out of the rain. It was a blast either way.

Mickey4me! · 11-09-2009, 08:03 PM

SPA!!!!!!

kc5grw · 11-09-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by kcashner

Um.....you get wet???

That's the first thing I thought when I saw the thread title.

bridget · 11-09-2009, 08:39 PM

It rained when we were at CC. My husband was in the water the whole time. My children built sand castles. My boss always joked that a rainy day at disney beats a day at the office. He is right

It was fun!

bbwex · 11-09-2009, 11:36 PM

Given that Ida is a cyclone, the ship will definitely steer clear. The storm will likely be pretty well gone after it crosses land, but ships will always give a tropical storm a wide berth. (I won't get into details about where a ship goes in relation to the direction of the storm, but there are detailed calculations as to the safe zone.)

Other than some rain from wide area bands from the storm, you might experience some heavier-than-average seas. It is always possible that the ship's route may be changed to keep you away from the storm, but the seas might catch up with you.

At the same time, there is no shortage of things to do while aboard that do not require you to be on deck. If there is one thing Disney knows it is entertainment.

scootch · 11-10-2009, 01:14 AM

Here is the forecast, looking dry..... http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...opnav_business

rkwier · 11-10-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by scootch

Here is the forecast, looking dry..... http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...opnav_business

Whoo hoo!

bwcb4 · 11-10-2009, 11:28 AM

DISNEY takes care of your needs and keeps you safe.

One time we couldn't dock at CC because of high winds. During the morning they added extra activities onboard for us. Then a little before noon the captain decided conditions would not improve for docking and we "flew" to Key West for the day. That ship can really move or it's a lot closer then you think to Key West. When we got there DISNEY had free transportation at the dock to take you downtown and also on a tour of the area.

On one of the 7-day cruises...I forgot which country we were at...again the waves were too high to dock or tender in to land. There were several ships in the port and all of them just sat there for the day. Somehow DISNEY made arrangements to dock on the other side of the island where the waves were calm. But there were only TWO spots for "parking". We got off a little later then planned but DCL had us on land for the day. Again, busses were waiting for us and took us on about a 20 minute ride to get to the populated /tourist part of the island. We were told that we could get back to the ship by taking ANY shuttle or TAXI and tell them we were on DISNEY and the ride would be FREE back to the ship. Disney also had DCL CMs all over the town available for help and information. They were standing on many street corners. The preprinted maps and information we had about the area no longer matched where we were so real people were placed to guide us to what we wanted to do. Amazing service and attention to detail. And the other ship that also went to the other side of the island with us....they were there but had to find their own way to get to the tourist areas. I heard many of them saying it was nice they got on land but now what do they do and how?

When you travel, no company can control the weather and the traveler accepts the odds of an itinerary or activity change and that's just the way it goes. It's a risk you take and the company doesn't have to compensate you in any way---just make the best safety decision they can for the situation. BUT DISNEY takes care of you no matter what! THAT'S WHY DISNEY COSTS MORE. Extra service takes money. Maybe the extra is used on your cruise maybe it's used on someone else's.

Well that's part of my WHY I TRAVEL WITH THE MOUSE!

Back to the original poster---I hope you have Great Weather

on your cruise and you have a Wonderful or Magical time with your family!!

Barb

jnadelman · 11-10-2009, 11:46 AM

Yes, if it rains, you get wet. But don't believe what everyone is saying about them adding extra activities.

We just got off the Magic and it rained ALL day in Cozumel. We got off the ship, walked around and got soaked to the bone. But other than them adding a movie or two, nothing else was added. They only seem to add more activities on sea days.

They have a hard time adding activities since staff has days/time off etc (or so we were told). The best they can do is try to move activities indoors.

Tinkerkell123 · 11-10-2009, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mickey4me!

SPA!!!!!!

Oh yeah! You know that's right!!

cehkmh · 11-11-2009, 07:41 PM

Well I was on the Magic just a few days ago with the storm and everything and it rained in Cozemel and my cataymarn snorkeling was canceled, it was also very very very windy during the whole trip I stood in the front of the boat one night and the wind was literally knocking me off my feet. But they tried to put a million activities inside and add alot more activites if there is rain. We couldn't do fireworks on pirate night because it was to windy that night to.

ontariomonkey · 11-11-2009, 08:30 PM

if it's warm enough, definitely swim

11-09-2009, 02:46 PM	#1
rkwier DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 585	What do You do if it Rains??? We leave Thursday for a 3-night on the Wonder. I am concerned that with the current storm, our weather will be more on the rainy side. What suggestions do you have for inside activities during the day? Do they do anything special? It is just DH and I. __________________

11-09-2009, 05:17 PM	#4
LVaughn Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 38	I was thinking the same thing. You get wet. We had a rainy day at CC, but it didn't stop us from having fun. We were in our swimsuits, anyway, and it wasn't really all that bad. They showed movies on the deck that night, and a lot of us sat out there in the rain or off to the side just out of the rain. It was a blast either way. __________________

11-09-2009, 08:03 PM	#5
Mickey4me! Lost my screen name so I'm starting from scratch! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Goochland, VA Posts: 259	SPA!!!!!! __________________ CBR - Dec 95, BW/DCL - Oct 98,HHI - June 99,OKW - Dec 00, DCL/Vero - July 02, BWV - Jan 03, OKW - Nov 03, YC - Oct 04, WLV - Nov 04, BWV - Nov 05, BCV - Jan 06, SS - Nov 06, OKW - Nov 07, HHI - Jan 09 DCL - Oct 09 DCL - Dec 10 Our Magical 10.17 Trip Report

11-09-2009, 11:36 PM	#8
bbwex Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 46	Storm Given that Ida is a cyclone, the ship will definitely steer clear. The storm will likely be pretty well gone after it crosses land, but ships will always give a tropical storm a wide berth. (I won't get into details about where a ship goes in relation to the direction of the storm, but there are detailed calculations as to the safe zone.) Other than some rain from wide area bands from the storm, you might experience some heavier-than-average seas. It is always possible that the ship's route may be changed to keep you away from the storm, but the seas might catch up with you. At the same time, there is no shortage of things to do while aboard that do not require you to be on deck. If there is one thing Disney knows it is entertainment. __________________ Ben and Susan Previous cruises: U.S.S. HANCOCK (CVA-19) 1969-71, two WestPac cruises -- oops those weren't pleasure cruises Carnival Fantasy '90 or '91 - 3 day cruise Oceania REGATTA - Scandinavian Splendor August, 2009 Disney WONDER - 3-Day Bahamas - December, 2009

11-10-2009, 01:14 AM	#9
scootch DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,099	Here is the forecast, looking dry..... http://www.weather.com/outlook/trave...opnav_business __________________ WDW for ONE day in 1980(it was 105 degrees!!) Nov 2004 Polynesian with my 2 princesses , ages 2 1/2 and 5 Nov 2005 Contemporary November 2006 Contemporary/POFQ Making memories with my 21 year old niece with cancer ~Sweet Lindsey passed March 2007 November 2007 WL Nov 08 VWL Nov 09 WDW Bay Lake Tower/DiscoveryCove/SeaWorld with a 3 day DCL

11-09-2009, 02:56 PM	#2
kcashner DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 15,741	Um.....you get wet??? Seriously, they move as many activities as possible inside, the captain sails around the storm if at all possible. Rainy days on Castaway are not a lot of fun; fortunately after some rainy mornings, we're generally had it clear in the afternoon. Basically, you stick to sheltered areas--read in the Cove Cafe, see a movie, go to the spa, hit the work out center, etc.

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11-09-2009, 08:39 PM	#7
bridget Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 268	It rained when we were at CC. My husband was in the water the whole time. My children built sand castles. My boss always joked that a rainy day at disney beats a day at the office. He is right It was fun!

11-10-2009, 11:28 AM	#11
bwcb4 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 106	Don't Worry! That's Why You're on DISNEY! DISNEY takes care of your needs and keeps you safe. One time we couldn't dock at CC because of high winds. During the morning they added extra activities onboard for us. Then a little before noon the captain decided conditions would not improve for docking and we "flew" to Key West for the day. That ship can really move or it's a lot closer then you think to Key West. When we got there DISNEY had free transportation at the dock to take you downtown and also on a tour of the area. On one of the 7-day cruises...I forgot which country we were at...again the waves were too high to dock or tender in to land. There were several ships in the port and all of them just sat there for the day. Somehow DISNEY made arrangements to dock on the other side of the island where the waves were calm. But there were only TWO spots for "parking". We got off a little later then planned but DCL had us on land for the day. Again, busses were waiting for us and took us on about a 20 minute ride to get to the populated /tourist part of the island. We were told that we could get back to the ship by taking ANY shuttle or TAXI and tell them we were on DISNEY and the ride would be FREE back to the ship. Disney also had DCL CMs all over the town available for help and information. They were standing on many street corners. The preprinted maps and information we had about the area no longer matched where we were so real people were placed to guide us to what we wanted to do. Amazing service and attention to detail. And the other ship that also went to the other side of the island with us....they were there but had to find their own way to get to the tourist areas. I heard many of them saying it was nice they got on land but now what do they do and how? When you travel, no company can control the weather and the traveler accepts the odds of an itinerary or activity change and that's just the way it goes. It's a risk you take and the company doesn't have to compensate you in any way---just make the best safety decision they can for the situation. BUT DISNEY takes care of you no matter what! THAT'S WHY DISNEY COSTS MORE. Extra service takes money. Maybe the extra is used on your cruise maybe it's used on someone else's. Well that's part of my WHY I TRAVEL WITH THE MOUSE! Back to the original poster---I hope you have Great Weather on your cruise and you have a Wonderful or Magical time with your family!! Barb

11-10-2009, 11:46 AM	#12
jnadelman DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 849	Yes, if it rains, you get wet. But don't believe what everyone is saying about them adding extra activities. We just got off the Magic and it rained ALL day in Cozumel. We got off the ship, walked around and got soaked to the bone. But other than them adding a movie or two, nothing else was added. They only seem to add more activities on sea days. They have a hard time adding activities since staff has days/time off etc (or so we were told). The best they can do is try to move activities indoors. __________________ JEFF - "I'm too excited to sleep." CB Sept 1999 PO Aug 2002 ASMov Oct 2006 Pop Dec 2007 Pop Feb 2008 Magic Oct/Nov 2009

11-11-2009, 07:41 PM	#14
cehkmh Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 46	Well I was on the Magic just a few days ago with the storm and everything and it rained in Cozemel and my cataymarn snorkeling was canceled, it was also very very very windy during the whole trip I stood in the front of the boat one night and the wind was literally knocking me off my feet. But they tried to put a million activities inside and add alot more activites if there is rain. We couldn't do fireworks on pirate night because it was to windy that night to.

11-11-2009, 08:30 PM	#15
ontariomonkey Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 335	if it's warm enough, definitely swim

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