Rain on Thursday for magic kingdom...last minute tips?

[DisneyOma]

I also bring "Hiking Goo"

The funny thing about wet feet is that most of the problems come from your feet being dehydrated. Yes. dehydrated. In the rain. Ya gotta love physics. Anyway products like hiking goo restore the oils that water washes away and helps keep your feet pain free in the rain. Vaseline does the same thing but pretty much permanently mucks up your socks.

So I bring the Goo, wear my normal light weight running shoes knowing my feet will get wet in prolonged rain but it won't slow me down.

The website you linked to is just an advertisement for the writer and the product. It's also full of mis-information. Also, dehydrated means without water - not oils. Skin actually absorbs water when wet, but not enough to cause the 'pruning'. It's caused by the swelling of blood vessels under the skin.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-our-fingers-and-toes-wrinkle-during-a-bath/
https://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/wrinkles.html
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smith...sonian-why-do-we-get-prune-fingers-180956024/

OP - bring a few extra pairs of shoes, ones that are broken in and comfortable, sandals, water shoes if you have them. Switch out whenever you can, don't wear wet shoes in the morning, and check your feet each day for blisters. We use moleskin for blisters.

 

[SgtTibbs]

The website you linked to is just an advertisement for the writer and the product. It's also full of mis-information. Also, dehydrated means without water - not oils. Skin actually absorbs water when wet, but not enough to cause the 'pruning'. It's caused by the swelling of blood vessels under the skin.

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/why-do-our-fingers-and-toes-wrinkle-during-a-bath/
https://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/wrinkles.html
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smith...sonian-why-do-we-get-prune-fingers-180956024/

OP - bring a few extra pairs of shoes, ones that are broken in and comfortable, sandals, water shoes if you have them. Switch out whenever you can, don't wear wet shoes in the morning, and check your feet each day for blisters. We use moleskin for blisters.

Thanks for the correction, I should have paid more attention before linking.

 

[Neverland98]

Agree about waterproof sport sandals!

Other tips:
-Bring a sandwich bag for phones. Good to tuck them into an extra layer of protection.
-Use the lockers or leave purse/backpacks and extra gear at hotel. I was caught in a downpour between bus and entrance. I shoved my purse under my jacket but it still got soaked!
-Ride Splash Mountain-you are going to be wet anyway! (This is a tip for the rain without lightning, that is!)

 

[GreatLakes]

I would bring a retired pair of trail running shoes. They are made for crossing rivers and can deal with rain. And I second the advice of not wearing cotton socks. Either go sockless or with a well ventilated wicking pair like you'd use in a trail race with water crossings.

 

[FortWildernessLoopy]

Anyone know the cost of the lockers?

Nevermind, found the info. I haven't used the lockers since the 1970s, so it's been a few years, lol

 

[StephMK]

We just got back and it rained almost every day. It really helped clear the parks and we preferred it to the hot daytime visits with crowds. We brought lightweight jackets then threw ponchos over them when needed. It absolutely poured Saturday night but the party went on. There was a dance party, fireworks, and we walked on tons of rides. So much fun!!!

 

[NinaBella]

I live in Tampa and most areas in Central Florida have been getting the Florida torrential downpours where the bottom just drops out the sky into heavy rains. Normally it doesn't last more than 30 minutes at a time, but can be off and on all day. Yesterday it stayed pretty damp with mild sprinkles in between the downpours.

I know ponchos are easier to travel with but I suggest a rain coat and keep moving through the parks.
I just ordered a few of these last night for our upcoming high school football season. Reviews on many websites people remark they are more comfortable than a poncho. You can find various lengths on various website and Amazon. The link below was $7.95 compared to a few dollars more on other websites. Some reviews state they use for camping, attending theme parks, etc. It's not just for cheer. Just most coaches require these so the girls all still match during games with light rain. If you want to read more reviews (I always like reviews) search Amazon for "clear raincoat" or "transparent raincoat." There are a few on Amazon with color seams and more "fun" designs if you want a more fun look.
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https://www.omnicheer.com/Warmups/Rainwear/Chasse-Clear-Rain-Jacket-with-Hood.axd

Here's one a bit more "fun" colors.

 

[BellRN]

So we just got back from our trip. It rained every day and for hours at a time. My biggest tip:
Don't leave! And don't be afraid to get wet. It's just rain. You will dry. We sat in the seats outside the Plaza restaurant. The umbrellas helped keep most of the rain off but we didn't care. We got the Mickey sink sundae from the ice cream parlor and ate it in the rain. We had a great view of the castle and watching all the people run to the exit. Then when it was over we headed to tomorrowland and rode some rides.

Also if you have kids and are renting a stroller from Kingdom Strollers, definitely request the rain cover. It was a life saver for my 10 month old. He took a nap while it rained and stayed dry.

 

[Heluvsme]

Tomorrow is also our MK day. The hour by hour forecast, for now, shows 70'% chance of rain for almost all day. We typically poncho up and make the most of it, but today we went to Disney Springs, and it rained nearly all day, sometimes sideways, and basically was pretty miserable. On the plus side we aren't sweating buckets, it hovered between 71-75 degrees today, but boy that AC is cold in the stores and restaurants.

 

[michael85]

So we are leaving today, just spending the day at our hotel. Thursday was a minor mess, we got to the magic kingdom almost exactly at 11, went on one ride, (jungle cruise) and then the skies opened up for about an hour. By that time we were completely soaked and had to go back to the hotel to get some new clothes, and we had to buy an umbrella in addition to our ponchos. Got back to the park at 3:30 and every ride was 45 minutes plus

Pro tip: the wait times posted almost always are longer. So if the wait time says 30 min, expect 45.

 

[AllieBoo]

We prefer small umbrellas over ponchos. The ponchos are a pain to fold up imho and we stayed drier using umbrellas.

 

[joyjoy]

There's a trick, though. These suckers won't stay on your head unless you clutch them, so bring a baseball hat. Poncho topped with a baseball hat over the hood is the way to go. The poncho hood stays up, and the bill of the hat keeps the rain out of your eyes and off your glasses. Cheap and easy!

O.M.G. I think you may have just changed my life. I've been poncho clutching for years. Thank you!!