When it comes to the parks, nothing can spoil your day quite like a Florida thunderstorm. While you can go months with very little rain, in the summer the storm chances are usually 50/50, making it impossible to know if it’s going to rain or not on your visit to the parks.
Fortunately, there are ways to ensure you get the most out of your visit, no matter what the weather is like.
And the key is to have a plan. Just have a plan please! That means, if it’s going to rain, try to hit the indoor attractions or perhaps snag a last-minute dining reservation.
For instance, if you’re at Epcot, head to the Land, where you can ride two attractions (Soarin and Living with the Land), eat at the Garden Grill, and even watch Awesome Planet, a short film about global climate concerns. Next thing you know, three hours has gone by and voila, the storm is history.
If you’re at the Magic Kingdom, you can always snag a dining reservation, or enjoy one of the many indoor shows such as Monsters Inc. Laugh Floor, the Hall of Presidents, Tiki Room, etc.
The important thing is to have a plan! And your umbrella handy too, Ponchos are helpful as well. Don’t buy at Disney world where you’ll pay about 5x the price. And consider wearing sandals. It’s no fun walking a mile to your car at the end of the evening with soaking wet sneakers.
And finally, a word about fireworks. They will go forward unless there’s lightning in the area.