How to Save a Rainy Day

Florida weather is not the most predictable, especially during the summer months.  Rain showers and thunderstorms come and go as many times as you see Mickey Mouse in the Magic Kingdom! Don't let the rain get you down because Disney World actually has a lot of ways to save a rainy day!

1. Take a shopping break- Every theme park has a very wide array of shops to choose from, and luckily they are usually indoors.  Browse the stores and buy souvenirs for your family while its raining.  You are going to do it at some point during your trip, so why not when its raining.  If you don't want to worry about carrying your merchandise around in the rain, Disney has a policy in which they can send your packaged merchandise to guest relations in the front of the park and you can pick it up later.  So buy anything you want, you only need to carry it from the park exit to your hotel!

2. Take a food break- Everybody can always go for a quick snack, so stop by any quick service restaurant and grab fries or a drink while you wait for the rain to stop.  While you eat you are having quality family time and can even plan the rest of the day.  If it starts raining within a half hour of any table service reservation, head to the restaurant because you may be able to get seated early.  And even if you end up waiting, you can enjoy the atmosphere of the waiting area of the restaurant.  Usually there is seating available, plus you will be dry!

3. Head to indoor rides- Many rides in Disney World are indoor and have indoor queue lines.  Just because it is raining, doesn't mean your day is ruined!  I will give a list of indoor rides below so you can make sure to head there in case a storm hits your vacation!!

Magic Kingdom

• Space Mountain 
• Buzz Lightyear Space Ranger Spin
• Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
• Stitch's Great Escape
• Carousel of Progress
• The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
• It's a Small World
• Peter Pan's Flight
• Mickey's Philharmagic
• The Haunted Mansion
• The Hall of Presidents
• Pirates of the Caribbean
• The Enchanted Tiki Room

Epcot

• Spaceship Earth
• Turtle Talk with Crush
• The Seas with Nemo and Friends Attraction
• Living with the Land
• Soarin
• The Circle of Life
• Captain EO
• Journey into Imagination with Figment
• Mission: Space
• Universe of Energy
• Maelstrom
• Gran Fiesta Tour

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror
• Rock 'n' Roller Coaster
• The Magic of Disney Animation
• Voyage of the Little Mermaid
• Toy Story Mania
• The Great Movie Ride
• The American Idol Experience
• Star Tours-The Adventure Continues
• Muppet Vision 3D

Animal Kingdom

• It's Tough to be a Bug
• Expedition Everest
• Dinosaur
• Festival of the Lion King

4. Buy Rain slickers- All over Disney World, Rain slickers are available.  Don't forget to save them for your next trip so you don't need to buy new ones.  They will keep you dry and fold up to almost nothing.  Use them as you walk from place to place and you will be able to enjoy the park as if it were sunny!