Preparing for rain

[julesann]

I'm packing today and the rain forecast keeps changing --what would you suggest I bring to be prepared (and stay dry) for heavy rain?

 

[amyg1975]

Rain jacket, ponchos, umbrella, extra plastic bags to keep things dry within your bag/purse, and extra shoes. We went once when it was flooding, and our shoes didn't dry for days (we did not have shoe covers). We rode Hemilich's Chew Chew train 4 times in a row, and when we finally got out, out laps had a pool of water in the poncho.

 

[JerrodDragon89]

Extra Socks are for sure not a bad idea along with the recommendations above

 

[Tinkaboo]

I bought my clear umbrella, shoe covers arriving today and then...I just decided I didn't want to deal with it. Dapper Day in the rain just wasn't going to cut it for me. Rescheduled my trip for mid-December and will hope I'm not caught in a blizzard leaving home...as Roseanne Roseannadnr would say..."it's always something "...

I've done both WDW and DL in the rain before and it's always been a memorable experience that we still laugh about and it's great for no crowds and you can still have fun. Go out there and enjoy!

But at my age...nah, been there, done that.

 

[Jawwdoc]

We have done DLR many times in the rain. Waterproof/water resistant shoes are nice, bring an extra pair or two of shoes and multiple pairs of synthetic socks (ex smartwool). I prefer an athletic rain jacket with arm pit ventilation and a hood vs a poncho/umbrella. Some water resistant pants are also nice. If you have a reasonably short walk to your hotel, an occasional break to dry out and change clothes is a game changer. Watch out for puddles, DLR is notorious for poor drainage. Most of the time rain = blissfully short wait times.

 

[Wildcat1144]

Bring all your rain gear and get a locker on main street.