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TBBUCS1 · 11-26-2009, 08:14 PM

This may be a silly question but can you take umbrellas into the parks? Ialways here people talk about ponchos but not umbrellas.
thanks tbbucs1

dwsandy · 11-26-2009, 08:16 PM

They sell umbrellas also. They have a blunt end so I'm not sure if they have a policy about umbrellas with a pointed tip

Cheshire Figment · 11-26-2009, 08:18 PM

There are no restriction on umbrellas. Yesterday I saw people coming through the gate with everything from tiny fold-up all the way up to golf umbrellas with easily a six foot span.

Geoff_M · 11-26-2009, 08:20 PM

I always take a "tote" sized umbrella into the parks in my fanny pack. No problems, and no one's said anything.

tinkerfan1 · 11-26-2009, 08:21 PM

We saw LOTS of different umbrellas and ponchos yesterday. The 90% chance of rain was quite accurate!

RMulieri · 11-26-2009, 08:25 PM

people use them...But they are dangerous.Umbrellas with large crowds do not work well together.I have had my eye almost poked out by a wayward person with an umbrella pulled down onto their head and not watching where they are walking

Debbie-TN · 11-26-2009, 10:16 PM

I always take my umbrella. I HATE ponchos. I just try to be careful in a crowd and try to stay over to the side. I use a very small one so it just barely covers my shoulders. I don't like to get my hair wet. If someone's eye is closer than my shoulder, then they are wayyyyyy to close, even in a crowd

I'm sure it is more dangerous if someone is using a huge umbrella. Just use common sense.

Robo · 11-26-2009, 10:21 PM

Very dangerous during rain storms.

They attract lightning strikes to those who carry them when a storm is near,
the same way golfers get struck by bolts of lightning when holding golf glubs.

In the Fantasmic! theater during rain delays, they have special announcements telling guests to
not open umbrellas do to dangers of lightning.

mom2rtk · 11-26-2009, 10:24 PM

It was so hot on our last trip that I actually went through the turnstiles at DHS with my umbrulla up.... in the bright blazing sun! No problems at all... and didn't need it long.... just had a hard time adjusting to the heat that day.....

TheRustyScupper · 11-27-2009, 01:58 PM

1) Umbrellas are fine.
2) Myself, I'd prefer not to carry one when in the parks.
3) But, Mrs. Rust carries a parasol during hot weather.
4) It cools her down and no one comments, except where she bought it.

NOTE: She bought the parasol at Epcot-France, and had it painted/decorated by them. It also includes her name. Very cute.

Judy in Texas · 11-27-2009, 02:03 PM

I have a pair of rain pants and a rain jacket I take if it is going to be wet. Some of my best times have been at WDW in the rain. The people there wanted to be there and were having a great time.

11-26-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
TBBUCS1 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: kingston pa Posts: 31	umbrellas in parks This may be a silly question but can you take umbrellas into the parks? Ialways here people talk about ponchos but not umbrellas. thanks tbbucs1

11-26-2009, 08:16 PM	#2
dwsandy Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 303	They sell umbrellas also. They have a blunt end so I'm not sure if they have a policy about umbrellas with a pointed tip __________________ DH39 me34 dd7 ds5 dd2 May 1990 off site first taste of WDW Dec 1999/Jan 2000 Rang in "The Millenium" Disney style Jan 2004 POP first trip with kids Oct 2008 ASMo "Chang Gang" Grand Gathering MNSSHP Nov 2009 CSR MVMCP and DH 39th bday

11-26-2009, 08:18 PM	#3
Cheshire Figment Friend of Figment Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Poinciana, FL (20 miles to WDW) Posts: 20,478	There are no restriction on umbrellas. Yesterday I saw people coming through the gate with everything from tiny fold-up all the way up to golf umbrellas with easily a six foot span. __________________ 41 WDW Stays Totalling 321 nights between 1987 and mid-2003. Animal Kingdom Lodge; All Stars(2); Beach Club; Boardwalk Inn; Caribbean Beach (9); Contemporary Tower (13); Courtyard (2); Disney Institute; Dixie Landings; Grand Floridian; Grosvenor; Hilton; Old Key West; Polynesian; Port Orleans; Royal Plaza; Shades of Green; Wilderness Lodge; Marriott World Center (3); Other Off-Property (Other Than just 1st or last Night) (8). Now Working Part Time at Walt Disney World! (Guest Services/Ticket Sales/Turnstile Greeter) A few very helpful links which are on DisBoards: Everything About WDW Tickets and this one disABILITIES FAQs

11-26-2009, 08:20 PM	#4
Geoff_M DIS Veteran, DVC Member, "Cum Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc" Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Michigan Posts: 8,934	I always take a "tote" sized umbrella into the parks in my fanny pack. No problems, and no one's said anything. __________________ "Cry 'Havoc', and let slip Tomas Holmstrom!!!" "In-a da crease... Out-a da crease... In-a da crease... Out-a da crease!!!!" "Way, way back many centuries ago... Not long after the Bible began..."

11-26-2009, 08:21 PM	#5
tinkerfan1 DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Unfortunately, not Disney World Posts: 640	We saw LOTS of different umbrellas and ponchos yesterday. The 90% chance of rain was quite accurate! __________________ Pinkerbell

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11-26-2009, 08:25 PM	#6
RMulieri DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 9,848	people use them...But they are dangerous.Umbrellas with large crowds do not work well together.I have had my eye almost poked out by a wayward person with an umbrella pulled down onto their head and not watching where they are walking __________________ Next trip 2011-Disneys Beach Club Villas "Once you Choose Hope, Anything is possible"

11-26-2009, 10:16 PM	#7
Debbie-TN DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Nashville TN USA Posts: 1,120	I always take my umbrella. I HATE ponchos. I just try to be careful in a crowd and try to stay over to the side. I use a very small one so it just barely covers my shoulders. I don't like to get my hair wet. If someone's eye is closer than my shoulder, then they are wayyyyyy to close, even in a crowd I'm sure it is more dangerous if someone is using a huge umbrella. Just use common sense.

11-26-2009, 10:21 PM	#8
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: 42,407	Very dangerous during rain storms. They attract lightning strikes to those who carry them when a storm is near, the same way golfers get struck by bolts of lightning when holding golf glubs. In the Fantasmic! theater during rain delays, they have special announcements telling guests to not open umbrellas do to dangers of lightning.

11-26-2009, 10:24 PM	#9
mom2rtk DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,449	It was so hot on our last trip that I actually went through the turnstiles at DHS with my umbrulla up.... in the bright blazing sun! No problems at all... and didn't need it long.... just had a hard time adjusting to the heat that day..... __________________ Mom2RTK's Flickr Photos

11-27-2009, 01:58 PM	#10
TheRustyScupper FACT OF LIFE: Half of golf is fun. The other half is putting. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 15-minutes from The Mouse Posts: 8,363	1) Umbrellas are fine. 2) Myself, I'd prefer not to carry one when in the parks. 3) But, Mrs. Rust carries a parasol during hot weather. 4) It cools her down and no one comments, except where she bought it. NOTE: She bought the parasol at Epcot-France, and had it painted/decorated by them. It also includes her name. Very cute.

11-27-2009, 02:03 PM	#11
Judy in Texas 1150 miles too far from the Fort Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Benbrook, TX Posts: 456	I have a pair of rain pants and a rain jacket I take if it is going to be wet. Some of my best times have been at WDW in the rain. The people there wanted to be there and were having a great time. __________________ Judy in Texas Pop Century December 2009 Fort Wilderness September 2009 site 1502 All Star Movies Novemeber 2008 All Star Movies November 2007 All Star Music September 2006 Off property 2000

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