Mom and Daughter at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort Room
  • On Aug 3, 2009
    Saem from NY Asked Note: This answer was provided prior to the change to planDisney and may still contain references to Disney Parks Moms Panel.

    Experiences, policies, pricing and other offerings are subject to change and may have changed since the date of this answer.

    Me and my little sister is going to WDW on August 9~15. I checked the weather and it's going be rainning all day and some scattered thurnder storms. Have you ever went to WDW when it was thurnder storming? How was it? What kind of attractions are closed?

    Hi Saem,

    First, congratulations on the fact that your trip is days away!  How exciting!  Second, don't worry about the rain...you're going to Disney World!  In most cases, the vast majority of attractions remain open during passing rain storms, except in the event of lightning, when they may be closed for safety concerns.  (This is a tiny percentage of attractions, and they'll reopen as soon as the storm passes in most cases.)  Most Disney guests have saved and anticipated for a long time for their trips, and won't let rain put a damper on their fun.  In fact, when it starts to drizzle, you'll see the parks erupt in a sea of Mickey ponchos that are adorable (albeit not particularly fashionable!)

    If it's truly a "wash out" kind of day, I like Epcot, because most of the attractions (and lines) are indoors.  Test Track is really the only ride that tends to stop because the track can get slick, but I've even been on that in the rain.  Hollywood Studios is another good choice, as, again, many queues and rides are indoors.

    Have a wonderful trip, rain or shine!

    Tanya

    PS- I arrive at Disney on August 9th too, so say hi if you see me screaming on Big Thunder Mountain Railroad!
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Meet the Panelist: Tanya, New Jersey

I am Tanya from FL, full-time mom to two fun-loving boys. I have an array of planning tips and believe I offer a unique perspective on how to make Disney an amazing adventure for individuals with a variety of needs and abilities. Learn More About Tanya

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