umbrellas on the plane??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

GRUMPY D · 11-20-2009, 04:30 PM

The last time we were in WDW there was a tropical rain storm, that lasted most of the week. We had rain coats, and a little umbrella that helped. I would like to take our large umbrella (golf size) But it won't fit in our luggage, can I take it on the airplane? Or want should I do with it? Or should I buy more little ones so everyone has one?
Thanks!

esk · 11-21-2009, 03:25 PM

In England, they confiscated our umbrellas at security. And if there is anywhere you need an umbrella, it's England.

So no, I don't think you can bring it on the plane.

pepe of ohio · 11-21-2009, 05:04 PM

Don't know about the plane but in the parks, a big umbrella can be a hazard to others. Never had the need, ponchos have served us well and with the afternoon shower in Florida, it's over before you know, alot easier to pop into an attraction for the duration then carry an umbrella all day or don a poncho. Just my 2 cents.

vicki_c · 11-21-2009, 06:39 PM

I agree -- showers pop up so often and quickly in Florida - I wouldn't want to be carrying a golf umbrella around until you needed it. Ponchos work so much better to carry around. (And you don't really see too many umbrellas in the park either - probably for the reasons pepe suggested -- too easy to be banging into people with an open umbrella).

Hannathy · 11-21-2009, 07:38 PM

I can't imagine walking thru crowds with a golf umbrella. How would you pass people on sidewalks? and I think it would be very dangerous to children or shorter people with a huge umbrella. It is also quite rude to take up a whole sidewalk if you plan on walking in a group under one big umbrella.

Also what would you do with an umbrella that big on rides?

larryz · 11-21-2009, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by GRUMPY D

The last time we were in WDW there was a tropical rain storm, that lasted most of the week. We had rain coats, and a little umbrella that helped. I would like to take our large umbrella (golf size) But it won't fit in our luggage, can I take it on the airplane? Or want should I do with it? Or should I buy more little ones so everyone has one?
Thanks!

I have a soft-sided leather attache I carry on when I fly, and I keep a personal folding umbrella in one of the side pockets. Nobody's stopped me yet from carrying it on a plane in the U.S., and that includes trips spanning the country coast-to-coast.

It has kept me dry in Chicago more than once when I was forced to exit United Express CRJs far out on the ramp and walk -- in pouring rain -- to the terminal.

Robo · 11-21-2009, 11:48 PM

Disney discourages the use of umbrellas due to the likelihood of lightning striking the guest carrying the 'brella, as well as the wind blowing them into other guests causing the possibility of eye or other injuries.

11-20-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
GRUMPY D DVC Member SSRS please stand clear of the doors Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ellwood City PA Posts: 260	umbrellas on the plane??? The last time we were in WDW there was a tropical rain storm, that lasted most of the week. We had rain coats, and a little umbrella that helped. I would like to take our large umbrella (golf size) But it won't fit in our luggage, can I take it on the airplane? Or want should I do with it? Or should I buy more little ones so everyone has one? Thanks! __________________ (me)(dw)(dd11)(ds 5) :ds(25)ddl(26) ASM Dec 07 - SSRS May 07, Oct 08, May 09,

11-21-2009, 05:04 PM	#3
pepe of ohio DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hubbard, Ohio, northeast Ohio 7 miles from Pa. border Posts: 3,652	My point of view............. Don't know about the plane but in the parks, a big umbrella can be a hazard to others. Never had the need, ponchos have served us well and with the afternoon shower in Florida, it's over before you know, alot easier to pop into an attraction for the duration then carry an umbrella all day or don a poncho. Just my 2 cents. __________________ "May you live as long as you want and never want for as long as you live". DIS Dads Club Member

11-21-2009, 06:39 PM	#4
vicki_c DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 7,046	I agree -- showers pop up so often and quickly in Florida - I wouldn't want to be carrying a golf umbrella around until you needed it. Ponchos work so much better to carry around. (And you don't really see too many umbrellas in the park either - probably for the reasons pepe suggested -- too easy to be banging into people with an open umbrella). __________________ June 1978 - Poly / Nov 1996 - Yacht Club / Jan 2001 - Poly / Jan/Feb 2004 - Wilderness Lodge / 2004-2006: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Nick Hotel, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, HI Sunspree, Buena Vista Suites, Caribe Royale / Jan 2008 - Poly / June 2008 - Saratoga Springs and Villas @ Wilderness Lodge / Nov 2008 -Boardwalk Villas / Dec 2008 - WL, Beach Club Villas and Beach Club / June 2009 - POFQ and Poly / Jan 2010 - AKV, 4 night DCL & BCV

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11-21-2009, 03:25 PM	#2
esk Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 236	In England, they confiscated our umbrellas at security. And if there is anywhere you need an umbrella, it's England. So no, I don't think you can bring it on the plane.

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11-21-2009, 07:38 PM	#5
Hannathy When I stop laughing I will answer you Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5,779	I can't imagine walking thru crowds with a golf umbrella. How would you pass people on sidewalks? and I think it would be very dangerous to children or shorter people with a huge umbrella. It is also quite rude to take up a whole sidewalk if you plan on walking in a group under one big umbrella. Also what would you do with an umbrella that big on rides?

11-21-2009, 11:48 PM	#7
Robo Attention: There's a '71 Castle in the Hub with its lights on! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: At home near the DEAD CENTER of the USA Posts: 42,397	Disney discourages the use of umbrellas due to the likelihood of lightning striking the guest carrying the 'brella, as well as the wind blowing them into other guests causing the possibility of eye or other injuries.