Welcome to planDisney, Danielle, and thank you for this refreshing question. As a Florida resident, I've learned to splash in the puddles, so I have some strategies for your upcoming
Walt Disney World Resort visit...rain or shine!
Danielle, have you heard the saying that if you don't like Florida's weather, stick around for five minutes? I've found that to be sound advice! But if you decide you'd rather reschedule your park day, you can do so. Although Theme Park Tickets are non-refundable, you should be able to change the date of your one-day ticket on your
My Disney Experience Mobile App. You'll need to make the change before midnight on the day you arrive. Tap on the Tickets and Passes tile in the app, select the ticket you'd like to reschedule and follow the prompts. Also note that if the new date is more expensive, you'll pay the difference; there are no refunds for a less-expensive ticket.
On rare occasions, severe weather during hurricane season could cause the parks to close. If that happens during your visit, you will have the option to reschedule your ticket to a future date. We don't even say the "H" word out loud in Florida, Danielle, so here's hoping "one of those" doesn't come into play for your trip!
But my main tip is to embrace your visit to
Magic Kingdom Park no matter the weather. Florida rain is typically a pop-up shower, and I've found these often cool things down nicely. During the rain, my family spends time in the shops or watching classic indoor shows like
Country Bear Jamboree or
Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. You can grab a bite to eat or head to an indoor attraction like
"it's a small world." And a secret surprise is the Rainy Day Cavalcade! This short but upbeat parade can only be seen on blustery days.
I suggest you pack a disposable poncho or purchase one inside the theme park. And if rain looks imminent, I always wear a pair of lightweight rubber shoes so I can splash through those rain puddles. I've also learned that crowds are almost always thinner during wet weather, so wait times will be shorter at many attractions. While outdoor rides might close during the rain, they will reopen as soon as it is deemed safe. The show always goes on at Disney!
Danielle, I hope I've given you some options for enjoying your day at Magic Kingdom Park. After all, a rainy day at Disney beats a sunny day anywhere else! Please
stop by planDisney anytime. I'll have an umbrella waiting.
Magic awaits,
Elaine