what do you do if it rains?

tinkerbell · 06-07-2003

Ok so we are going in august and heck the heat there in august from everything I have read is nothing compared to what its like in Texas .. and we sure dont have the rain in august. But stealing another idea for a thread ..this time from goofygal1975, who had posted that the storms knocked out the systems today at WDW.
I wondered what everyone does when it rains at the parks.
personally we just put on the ponchos and keep going ..only a couple of times have we had to really take shelter due to storms, because most of the time they pass so quick. ok dont anyone hit me for this but we always hope everyone else will leave the park *grin* if it rains.

iluvwdw · 06-07-2003

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Originally posted by tinkerbell
Ok so we are going in august and heck the heat there in august from everything I have read is nothing compared to what its like in Texas .. and we sure dont have the rain in august. But stealing another idea for a thread ..this time from goofygal1975, who had posted that the storms knocked out the systems today at WDW.
I wondered what everyone does when it rains at the parks.
personally we just put on the ponchos and keep going ..only a couple of times have we had to really take shelter due to storms, because most of the time they pass so quick. ok dont anyone hit me for this but we always hope everyone else will leave the park *grin* if it rains.

We do the ponchos and keep going, or if it gets too bad, we either go eat at a sit down restaurant (if it's about that time), or we go to Disney Quest!!! :D

**BDavis932** · 06-07-2003

We do ponchos, too!

I can handle the heat, but that humidity there is horrible! The rain is welcome in my opinion. It also runs the crowds away, and the rain usually doesn't last that long. Then when the rain lifts, *poof* the crowds are gone!

JOANN · 06-08-2003

You just have to be like the "ENGIZER BUNNY", and just keep on going!! Keep those poncho's handy, because I'm sure you will need them!!
I also feel, that the heat I can take, but the humidity is sometimes just awful!!!
Had heat & humidity when we were there in May. Glad we did, because since we've been back from DW, our weather here in Chicago has not been the greatest... So, I feel we did get a taste of summer, and where better place to have that happen, of course DW!!!!

JOANN:)

tiggerlover1971 · 06-08-2003

I break out the umbrella unless its a real downpour then we go for shelter and wait it out

WEDINDISNEY · 06-08-2003

Ponchos Ponchos Ponchos Ponchos Ponchos...... The funny about this and I just realized this now is that both times that we got stuck in a "DOWNPOUR" was while we were waiting on line for splash mountain. Kinda doesnt make sense to get even more wet......But ya know we went on since we were allready wet.... :D

mattomouseman · 06-08-2003

Well the last time we were at WDW (last July) it rained quite a bit. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO we got ponchos and just treked around in the rain. It was the usual quick showers but on our last full day it POURED almost the entire day. We hit EPCOT and went around the world in our ponchos, we had a blast even in the rain!:)

Storm59 · 06-08-2003

Ponchos, yes. We were at Epcot one year to see Illuminations, and we stepped out of Captain Eo a drop hit us. 'Oh, one of those quick downpours' we told ourselves. Over an hour before the show started, plenty of time.

Not. We watched Illuminations (the ONLY time we've ever been able to see it!) in an absolute Drenching downpour. After the show, we took off our shoes and socks and waded through puddles that were 6 or 7 inches deep to the bus stop. It rained all night and only stopped the next morning.

Drowned lol.....

We'll see Illuminations this year, we have reserved seating, whatever that is! Hopefully not in the rain!!

lucycoe · 06-08-2003

Thank goodness for the poncho!
Last year it started raining while we were in MGM.
We put on our ponchos and away we went!:) :)
It was funny watching people run :!: :!:
You would
think they never saw rain before:!: :p :p
It usually clears up quickly.

mickaholic4077 · 06-08-2003

By all means,use ponchos and umbrellas and carry on!!!!

LRTJS · 06-08-2003

Epcot is a great place to be when it rains! There are so many large pavillions to go into. We have spent a few hours in the land and Journey into Imagination. Of course you must have ponchos. It might be good to get your ponchos before you go. When it rains in DW eveyone just about has on the same color ponchos and you might loose your kids! As others have said there is a silver lining with rain, many people leave!

sandanv1 · 06-08-2003

Ponchos are a must during the rainy summer months in FL.
We always pack ours, and usually keep on going. The only thing that sends us under cover is those nasty FL lightning storms. They come fast and furious at times.

The sign of a true WDW fan is the ability to "do it in the rain":D

ilvminnie · 06-08-2003

It really depends on how much & severe it is. Generally, just throw on the ponchos (which I always have stashed in our backpack) & keep going or hide in an attraction for awhile. Land is a great place to go in EPCOT, as is Imagination. Of course no matter what park you're in there are ALWAYS the shops!!!!! (Twist my arm!):laugh :laugh

dab · 06-08-2003

We too put on the ponchos and brave the rain. Here's a tip some of you may not know.... If you buy your poncho from WDW and it rips, just take it to any place that sells them and they'll give you another one at no charge. You don't have to have a receipt or anything!

The stroller cover like the one pictured here works great and is only $9.99. They don't have any in stock but I've seen them at the local Babies R Us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=baby

iluvwdw · 06-08-2003

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Originally posted by dab
We too put on the puddles and brave the rain. Here's a tip some of you may not know.... If you buy your poncho from WDW and it rips, just take it to any place that sells them and they'll give you another one at no charge. You don't have to have a receipt or anything!

The stroller cover like the one pictured here works great and is only $9.99. They don't have any in stock but I've seen them at the local Babies R Us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=baby

Dab, although they don't have this online, they DO have them in the Babies R Us stores and they are better than this one. They offer great mesh venting on both sides...and it's still only $9.99! I just bought one, from Graco...

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tinkerbell Neverland Tour Guide ® Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: The Ark-La-Tex Posts: 7,596	what do you do if it rains? Ok so we are going in august and heck the heat there in august from everything I have read is nothing compared to what its like in Texas .. and we sure dont have the rain in august. But stealing another idea for a thread ..this time from goofygal1975, who had posted that the storms knocked out the systems today at WDW. I wondered what everyone does when it rains at the parks. personally we just put on the ponchos and keep going ..only a couple of times have we had to really take shelter due to storms, because most of the time they pass so quick. ok dont anyone hit me for this but we always hope everyone else will leave the park grin if it rains. __________________ Stinkerbell, so named by Darth Official Defender of Swiss Family Treehouse MB chitchatter. We don't need no stinkin' post counts Protect Texas!!! Arm A Dillo

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,608	We do ponchos, too! I can handle the heat, but that humidity there is horrible! The rain is welcome in my opinion. It also runs the crowds away, and the rain usually doesn't last that long. Then when the rain lifts, poof the crowds are gone! __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 27 days 17 hours 6 minutes

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JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	You just have to be like the "ENGIZER BUNNY", and just keep on going!! Keep those poncho's handy, because I'm sure you will need them!! I also feel, that the heat I can take, but the humidity is sometimes just awful!!! Had heat & humidity when we were there in May. Glad we did, because since we've been back from DW, our weather here in Chicago has not been the greatest... So, I feel we did get a taste of summer, and where better place to have that happen, of course DW!!!! JOANN:) __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,068	I break out the umbrella unless its a real downpour then we go for shelter and wait it out __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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WEDINDISNEY Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NOW NJ SOMEDAY WDW Posts: 1,587	Ponchos Ponchos Ponchos Ponchos Ponchos...... The funny about this and I just realized this now is that both times that we got stuck in a "DOWNPOUR" was while we were waiting on line for splash mountain. Kinda doesnt make sense to get even more wet......But ya know we went on since we were allready wet.... :D __________________ 2009 AKV KIDANI VILLAGE 2008 OKW 2008 WLV 2007 AKV & SSR 2007 OKW 2006 SARATOGA SPRINGS (X-MAS) 2006 POFQ 2005 WYNDHAM PALACE DTD 2003 AKL 2002 POLY (WEDDING & HONEYMOON) "YOUR DREAMS CAN COME TRUE IF YOU HAVE THE COURAGE TO PURSURE THEM." WALT DISNEY "WHEN YOU'RE CURIOUS, YOU FIND LOTS OF INTERSTING THINGS TO DO." WALT DISNEY Members I have met: timkelmom & dznycropper My Disney Countdown Counting down to:

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mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	Well the last time we were at WDW (last July) it rained quite a bit. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO we got ponchos and just treked around in the rain. It was the usual quick showers but on our last full day it POURED almost the entire day. We hit EPCOT and went around the world in our ponchos, we had a blast even in the rain!:) __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

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Storm59 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 560	Ponchos, yes. We were at Epcot one year to see Illuminations, and we stepped out of Captain Eo a drop hit us. 'Oh, one of those quick downpours' we told ourselves. Over an hour before the show started, plenty of time. Not. We watched Illuminations (the ONLY time we've ever been able to see it!) in an absolute Drenching downpour. After the show, we took off our shoes and socks and waded through puddles that were 6 or 7 inches deep to the bus stop. It rained all night and only stopped the next morning. Drowned lol..... We'll see Illuminations this year, we have reserved seating, whatever that is! Hopefully not in the rain!! __________________ "You cheated!" "Pirate!" ~ CBR 5/93 ~ ASM 2/95 ~ CSR 7/03 ~ AKL 2/04 ~ PC 2/05 ~ ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Thanks for noticin' me...´¨)

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lucycoe Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Jersey Posts: 108	Ponchos Thank goodness for the poncho! Last year it started raining while we were in MGM. We put on our ponchos and away we went!:) :) It was funny watching people run :!: :!: You would think they never saw rain before:!: :p :p It usually clears up quickly. __________________ Contemporary. Carribean beach Carribean beach all Star movie [image noborder]http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt/d/4;10716;6/st/20061110/e/DisneyWorld/dt/-15/k/4e90/event.png[/image] [/link] s

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	By all means,use ponchos and umbrellas and carry on!!!!

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LRTJS Southern Disney Belle Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,403	Epcot is a great place to be when it rains! There are so many large pavillions to go into. We have spent a few hours in the land and Journey into Imagination. Of course you must have ponchos. It might be good to get your ponchos before you go. When it rains in DW eveyone just about has on the same color ponchos and you might loose your kids! As others have said there is a silver lining with rain, many people leave! __________________ Laughter is timeless,Imagination has no age, and dreams are forever! SUPER SOAP WEEKEND!!!!! DW Trip 30 ....CSR ROCKS!! French Quarter All Star Sports All Star Music Pop Century ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving Trip what a way to give thanks!!

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Ponchos are a must during the rainy summer months in FL. We always pack ours, and usually keep on going. The only thing that sends us under cover is those nasty FL lightning storms. They come fast and furious at times. The sign of a true WDW fan is the ability to "do it in the rain":D __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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ilvminnie House of Mouse Hostess Join Date: May 2002 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 2,443	It really depends on how much & severe it is. Generally, just throw on the ponchos (which I always have stashed in our backpack) & keep going or hide in an attraction for awhile. Land is a great place to go in EPCOT, as is Imagination. Of course no matter what park you're in there are ALWAYS the shops!!!!! (Twist my arm!):laugh :laugh __________________ I WISH I WAS IN DISNEYWORLD NOW!!!

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dab Perpetual Trip Planner Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 1,604	We too put on the ponchos and brave the rain. Here's a tip some of you may not know.... If you buy your poncho from WDW and it rips, just take it to any place that sells them and they'll give you another one at no charge. You don't have to have a receipt or anything! The stroller cover like the one pictured here works great and is only $9.99. They don't have any in stock but I've seen them at the local Babies R Us. http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...=glance&s=baby __________________ http://www.magicalkingdoms.com/timer...8lwbwx9enz.png Last edited by dab; 06-09-2003 at 10:41 AM.

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