Rain is here at DL (1/5), plan accordingly

[Bud Ice]

Forcasted rain is here, expected to be with us for awhile. Plan accordingly.

 

[Chris9ty]

Knott's Berry Farm closed today- 1/5 due to inclement weather. Just a heads up.

 

[Angrose]

I just checked Hojo's Mattercam, and it looks miserable. I hope the rain doesn't last long for those who are there right now. I know that we need the rain, but apparently rain in SoCal doesn't really help the drought situation that much.
Stay dry everyone and hope you all still have fun!!

 

[chickapin parterre]

.....and remember...this is a three month or longer event. Don't get the idea that once it happens , its over and won't return. and everyone should be dry because all the kind folks here have been telling 2016 visitors that this wet rain was coming and $1.00 ponchos was not going to do the trick for these events

 

[sherilaine]

.....and remember...this is a three month or longer event. Don't get the idea that once it happens , its over and won't return. and everyone should be dry because all the kind folks here have been telling 2016 visitors that this wet rain was coming and $1.00 ponchos was not going to do the trick for these events

A lot of people who are visitors to DLR live in places that receive a lot more precipitation than Southern California - I'd say it might be the drought stricken state that may be shocked with as much rain as is coming - although I certainly hope this helps resolve some of the issues brought on by the drought. Most people should already own sufficient rain wear and that stuff is easily packed - we were there when it rained for a few days and it did not stop our fun - being prepared is the key and once you are prepared then you can relax. However this issue with the BBQ is unfortunate - as it really is one of those things you need fair weather to enjoy.

 

[tarheelalum]

It is as dead as I've seen it here in years. If you have the proper gear, it's not bad at all. We have been at DCA all morning and it's been a lot of fun. We rode toy Story 6 times after rope drop.

 

[Christ0pher]

It is as dead as I've seen it here in years. If you have the proper gear, it's not bad at all. We have been at DCA all morning and it's been a lot of fun. We rode toy Story 6 times after rope drop.

Is DCA still dead? At Disneyland right now and its starting to get packed. Might head over to DCA.

 

[Susie63]

I am going to Press n' Seal my socks next month lol

 

[Tasscrapper]

Is it worth getting waterproof pants? Both dh and I have waterproof jackets but not pants. We arrive on the 9th and so far that is the only day showing rain for us.

 

[AddictedtoDoleWhip]

A lot of people who are visitors to DLR live in places that receive a lot more precipitation than Southern California - I'd say it might be the drought stricken state that may be shocked with as much rain as is coming - although I certainly hope this helps resolve some of the issues brought on by the drought. Most people should already own sufficient rain wear and that stuff is easily packed - we were there when it rained for a few days and it did not stop our fun - being prepared is the key and once you are prepared then you can relax. However this issue with the BBQ is unfortunate - as it really is one of those things you need fair weather to enjoy.

I think the problem sometimes stems from the fact that people don't expect it to rain like it does in other places in SoCal, somteimes SoCal can get some pretty nasty rain (not always) and if people aren't prepared for it they get all upset over it and say how it ruined their trip because its not supposed to rain here or they say
oh the forecast said it was going to rain, but Socal weather is never really accurate so we just assumed it would not rain" (i've heard that before too). its all about being prepared. I think Disneyland in the rain is fun, as long as you are prepared. I loved WDW in the rain, I wasn't prepared for that (whoops.. but we were able to get Ponchos.. still a lot of fun though)

 

[AddictedtoDoleWhip]

Is it worth getting waterproof pants? Both dh and I have waterproof jackets but not pants. We arrive on the 9th and so far that is the only day showing rain for us.

It never hurts to be overly prepared.

 

[VandVsmama]

A friend of mine is at DL today and she said that it's totally dead. Nobody is there. They are having a WONDERFUL time, though! Be prepared with good footwear & raingear and you will have a wonderful time.

 

[Winnowill]

I've been watching wait times on the app. 35 minutes for Peter Pan at 1:30 in the afternoon? Count me in!

Except for being at work. In Phoenix.

 

[Eosphotog]

So we have a Feb trip, rain or shine. We don't have rain gear really, aside from a jacket or two. Are there recommendations for decent ponchos (not $1 ones) for adults and kids? We're also staying in GCH so we have a fast path "home" in the event of a needed change of clothes (though no suite this time, so no in-room dryer unfortunately)

 

[tarheelalum]

Is it worth getting waterproof pants? Both dh and I have waterproof jackets but not pants. We arrive on the 9th and so far that is the only day showing rain for us.

If you know it's going to rain a lot it is 100% worth it. Without rain pants today we would have been miserable.

 

[Tasscrapper]

If you know it's going to rain a lot it is 100% worth it. Without rain pants today we would have been miserable.

Thanks. I wondered if the top would be enough but it sounds like it won't. I am going to order some from amazon.

 

[starry_solo]

So we have a Feb trip, rain or shine. We don't have rain gear really, aside from a jacket or two. Are there recommendations for decent ponchos (not $1 ones) for adults and kids? We're also staying in GCH so we have a fast path "home" in the event of a needed change of clothes (though no suite this time, so no in-room dryer unfortunately)

I actually like the ones you can buy at DLR. If it gets a tear in it, Disney will replace it for you for free.

 

[xenon2000]

So how about today 1/6? Weather online says heavy Thunderstorms? Anyone at the park today?

 

[luulu1999]

So how about today 1/6? Weather online says heavy Thunderstorms? Anyone at the park today?

The hojo cam doesn't look like it's raining but it is cloudy

 

[SMD]

I just checked Hojo's Mattercam, and it looks miserable. I hope the rain doesn't last long for those who are there right now. I know that we need the rain, but apparently rain in SoCal doesn't really help the drought situation that much.
Stay dry everyone and hope you all still have fun!!

Because we don't get enough rain. Seriously? Let's all hope we continue to get periodic rain for as long as possible to ease the drought, despite the minor inconvenience to people choosing to visit a theme park.