Rainy Day Alternatives?

[Emily and Jack's Dad]

Can I get some advice on possible rainy day alternatives at any of the parks or in Orlando?

Is DisneyQuest worth it for a toddler, or is this just teen video games?

 

[tommygirl79]

I would think one alternative to MK or MGM would maybe be Epcot for an extra day or something. It might be a pain walking TO the World Showcase but most of that is inside and I would love to be MADE to spend more time in the shops in that area that I feel like we rush through when we're there. Plus, a leisurely lunch or dinner would be great on one of those days at anywhere in the "world" and the crowds would allow for relaxing and enjoying just sitting at Disney. I wanna go!!!!!!!

 

[iheartdisney]

I second that motion- EPCOT is a definate rainy-day saver.
We were there on 3/17, when it was raining when we woke up and didn't stop all day! Mission: Space has a play area for little ones to play while bigger people ride. Also the Imagination! "labs" have alot to entertain kids, and you can spend forever walking around Innoventions and the Living Seas

 

[weluvpluto]

Don't let the rain stop you, go to the parks! Put on a poncho and enjoy the smaller crowds (make sure you have another pair of dry shoes though )

 

[TheRustyScupper]

1) Unfortunately, Florida is NOT a rainy-day kind of place.
2) They just don't have enough rain to build non-sun activities.

3) On-Site WDW Possibilities
. . . Epcot
. . . DQ
. . . AMC Movie Theaters, Downtown Disney West Side
4) Off-Site Orlando, via car or taxi
. . . WonderWorks, International Drive
. . . Kennedy Space Center
. . . Ripley's Believe It or Not, International Drive
. . . Several Dinner Theaters

 

[lclark0621]

Throw on a poncho & brave the rain! That is what we do. Just make sure to bring a pair of dry shoes & socks! We throw a change in the lockers & when it gets "to wet" we go change.

We have been pretty lucky in our trips though. If it rains it is usually a 20 minute downpour & then it is over. We can usually skip the rain in a shop or in a show.

 

[ziggystardust]

I think some of my favorite days at WDW have been when its raining. I mean a sunny day is great and all, but where else can you splash around in puddles with Peter Pan?!

 

[tjmw2727]

IMHO, Disney Quest is for the 10+ set with the exception of the occasional younger kid that loves video games.

I agree with the posters who recommend going to the parks - Epcot is a favorite of ours for a rainy day as is MGM.

Before you leave invest in a rain cover for the stroller and a pair of rain boots and a raincoat for your dear one. I recommend a kids raincoat because my kids were uncomfortable in the poncho until they were 5-6ish.

Grab some poncho's from the dollar store for the adults and you are good to go. I like an umbrella and I found an adult one that is clear so I can see where I am going and it has wooden pegs instead of the metal just in case someone does get too close - great for crowds.

You may find that depending on when you go you won't have a typical rainy day in FL but more likely a downpour or two in the afternoon. We plan for rain every day even if it means carrying one umbrella with us and storing the rest of the stuff in a locker. One adult grabs the umbrella and heads to the locker while the others wait in a dry place.

One way to help make sure it dosen't rain on your vacation is to plan for it to rain!!

TJ

 

[Dreamflight]

For about every Disneyworld vacation i can remember, we always get at least one or two rainy days...but i kinda have fun with them, I have a lot of fond memories of rainy days.

There is just something amusing about seeing a SEA of panchos walking around the parks. Last time i went there were about 50% yellow panchos and 50% white panchos so i likened it to baby ducks vs. swans

I prefer Epcot over MK in the case of rain, especially the main store near the entrance. I have a lot of good memories just walking around that main Epcot Futureworld store during terrible rains. Also, its a good time to check out the art gallery. The first time i found that place was during a flash rain storm.

A lot of indoor rides in Disneyworld (both Epcot and MK) have a really "cozy" feeling in the rain too...but of course they are a bit busier in the rain. The rain outside makes Tiki Room seem more realistic during their storm

A lot really depends on whether the day starts off rainy or if it just starts to rain suddenly. If it just starts to rain suddenly, AVOID the shops and restaurants if you can. Cause those get really crowded immediately. Free seating at the counter restaurants especially make gettting food there difficult. And the shops/stores also get more busy. So if it rains suddenly, and you dont mind being in the rain, go for the rides that have outside lines cause those will be smaller.

If the day starts off rainy, then the parks will be more empty and you can pretty much go anywhere you want except for any outdoor rides that may have shut down cause of the rain.

Also, even though the Tommorowland Transit Authority will be more crowded then usual in the rain, it will STILL be one of the shortest lines in the park and is fun to ride in the rain (or the sun, or with penguins flying around).

So yeah, i usually brave the rain with pancho as my trusty armor. Unless I already have a cold or something that im afraid will get worse, i wont sacrifice a day of Disneyworld for the rain.