Weather now - What to bring to prepare for rain/thunderstorms

[ohiomomof3]

We are getting ready for our first trip to Disney and the forecast shows constant rain/thunderstorms. What should we bring to make the trip enjoyable? Ponchos, umbrellas, something else? Or am I worried for nothing? I just hate the idea of not getting to enjoy the parks with the kids! We are staying at Ft. Wilderness.

 

[Bob P]

Hi and to the DIS!

Since thunderstorms are a possibility every day in the summer in Florida, we always bring disposable ponchos. You can usually find them at Dollar Store, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

Bring one for everyone, times the number of days you will be there, and you'll be good to go. Enjoy your trip!

 

[OKW Lover]

Ponchos are the way to deal with the rain.

Umbrellas are a bad idea on a number of levels:

• The rain will be coming sideways
• The wind will blow an umbrella inside out
• The ends of an umbrella do not play well in crowds since they wind up about eye level
• The umbrella is awkward to carry when not needed

 

[StitchBuddy]

We always wear a good pair of water shoes/sandals to the parks. Nothing is worse than wet shoes.

 

[hsmamato2]

all of the above Plus I wear glasses, so I bring a baseball type hat to keep the rain off those

 

[sequoia 14]

I know for me i have to wear sneakers due to knee issues so to prepare for rain i put a pair of sturdy sandals in my backpack along with a lightweight jacket for light drizzles. I also throw a cheap poncho in my bag to cover my backpack if it gets really bad rain wise. I also wear hiking shorts or another type of pant that is moisture wicking. It is a bit of a pain lugging the backpack around but when the forecast calls for rain im always thankful i have my gear because i can continue touring uninterrupted and without having wet clothes/shoes.

 

[lizzyb]

Ponchos are a must!

 

[dyna]

Been doing Disney regularly since 1998 several trips a year including summer trips.

Now live near Disney.

GUESS what I never take poncho or umbrella into the parks haven't for years. NO I don't leave either just go inside an wait out the storm, DH an I would rather do that than carry things we may or may not use. But then if it doesn't fit in our pocket it not going in the parks with us.