Comments on: Social post: What’s your best tip for enjoying the parks in the rain? https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/ #1 Universal Orlando vacation planning website Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:04:17 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 By: julie y https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2398 Sun, 09 Jun 2013 18:04:17 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2398 Dont let it stop you doing  single thing!! Jump on the water rides and embrace the madness!!!! Its probably raining at home(I live in the UK!!!)

]]> By: matthewlynch91 https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2397 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:47:43 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2397 Due to it already being rather wet, I always try to get on the water rides they seem even better, when it’s pouring down as you go down the drop on Ripsaw Falls! Or if it seems a quick rain shower, grab some food inside at a fast food place! I bet Simpsons Fast Food Boulevard will be packed when it rains now.

]]> By: OrlandoInformer https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2396 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:18:01 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2396 In reply to Heather Bedor.

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]]> By: dwhite56 https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2363 Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:10:32 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2363 Rain?  What rain?  Like others have mentioned, we always have dollar store ponchos on hand….several, so we don’t have to worry with trying to   fold them once we’re done with them.  Also, as aforementioned….flip flops!

]]> By: Heidi Bliss https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2395 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:27:47 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2395 a great idea is to go to USF as most of the rides are all inside and close together so you don’t get very wet

]]> By: Robert Thomson https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2394 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 07:51:59 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2394 Get wet and enjoy!

]]> By: Moshe Zafrany https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2393 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 04:05:52 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2393 Thanks for the tips. We are planing a September vacation. Rain for sure…

]]> By: Jared Collins https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2362 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:56:39 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2362 We always purchase ponchos at the dollar store- much cheaper than inside the parks. Also use nice flip flops for no soggy socks and shoes. This is true for both water rides and rainy days.

]]> By: Danny Maynard https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2392 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 03:19:27 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2392 The world is mud-luscious and puddle wonderful! I love rain!

]]> By: Mercedes Sanchez https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2391 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:16:38 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2391 buy their cheapy rainy plastic coats, and enjoy the rain and the fun, what else can you do after expending 90 dollars for your tickets?????

]]> By: iamdollie https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2361 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:28:40 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2361 We carry inexpensive rain capes with us in the bottom pocket of our daughter’s wheelchair, along with a collapsible Universal umbrella.  We only use them for downpours, which can even feel great in the hot summer months.  We’ve spent the whole day in a pouring rain before, only because we live 1-1/2 hours away and I’ll not waste our time due to a little Orlando rain.

]]> By: Jill Sands Curtis https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2390 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 01:08:21 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2390 Bring a cheap rain poncho from home to wear, and go on your merry way!

]]> By: Angela Buckley https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2389 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:30:05 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2389 No outdoor rollercoaster in rain usually because rain in florida = T storms. Seaworld is a good park to go to on a rainy day-plenty of theatres covered and less rides. Epcots also a good plan because you can spend plenty of time in future world inside ‘the seas’, ‘the land’ or ‘innoventions’ 🙂
Buy a poncho or take one with you if its expected to be rainy season, it will be put to good use! Make sure you clean them and dry them out after every use back at the hotel/villa though or they can get mouldy.

]]> By: Kathryn Simpson https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2388 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:19:22 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2388 Plan lunch at 3 when the rain is sure to come, usually gone by the time you’re done. Ponchos are ovens agreed. Not a bad idea to pack dry socks in a backpack. Water parks are dead when its raining all day so those are good bets, you’re already wet!

]]> By: CassieRyan https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2360 Thu, 06 Jun 2013 00:05:03 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2360 A few hours in the Florida sun after the rain clears up and you’ll be dry anyway. Don’t mind the rain, enjoy the water rides and just go for it! If it’s expected pack a change of clothes in the car or in a sealed plastic bag and you’ll be fine without the air conditioning giving you pneumonia.

]]> By: Amy Files https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2387 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:46:53 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2387 We always pig out at the Monster Cafe during the rain. If we are at IOA we go to the Dino Institute area and play.

]]> By: Sugarlumples https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2359 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:37:23 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2359 Definitely do the water rides! Grab a poncho and go with the flow. You’re on vacation, try not to stress. 🙂

]]> By: annabanna https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2358 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 23:22:28 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2358 Shop til  ya drop

]]> By: trishd https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2357 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:53:57 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2357 Do the water rides, that way, when the sun comes back out, you’ll only have got wet once. xx

]]> By: Tony Armijo https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2386 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:51:16 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2386 Rain or shine, moisture wick clothing. Dries fast. Small sling back pack with poncho or small umbrella, water bottle, snacks, plastic zip lock bags and sunscreen.

]]> By: Heather Bedor https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2385 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:48:42 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2385 The best park to enjoy in the rain is Hollywood Studios…every attraction is indoors…and mostly shows…so you’re not stuck waiting on a long and gigantic line because the theaters can seat a ton of people comfortably. Happy visiting!

]]> By: Bas https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2356 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:47:02 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2356 Be a man and don’t give a s***. It’s still warm and the sun will be shining again within 30 minutes, so you’ll be dry in no time. Use this time to do some of the busier attractions, as people will be hiding in the cafeteria.

]]> By: WendyL https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2355 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:45:06 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2355 Put on ponchos and have fun! You’re on vacation!

]]> By: redneckotaku https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2354 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:35:17 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2354 Get a dollar poncho at Wal-Mart or the Dollar store and keep in your pocket. Just have a dry pair of shoes to keep your feet from getting wet. Then Hope from attraction to attraction in low crowds.

]]> By: Andre Somma https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2384 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:34:55 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2384 First off, before you leave the hotel be sure to shower and put on good deodorant. Then don’t forget to put on your good waterproof shoes. During the inevitable 4:00pm daily summer storm and subsequent outdoor attraction suspensions find a good spot under shelter while you wait for the 15minute storm to pass. Then prepare for it to get very muggy after the storm passes as the water evaporates off the ground once it heats up again. Stay hydrated and be sure to reapply the deodorant that you brought with you in your park backpack.

]]> By: JeremyLawrence https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2353 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:30:21 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2353 Last time we were there we left the park and ate at Margaritaville, when we returned to the park after the rain had slowed down and eventually stopped, the park had pretty much cleared and wait time were low. All of the rides had returned to normal operation with very little wait times. I suggest leaving the park and grabbing a bite to eat indoors at City Walk when it rains!

]]> By: Universalfreak1208 https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2352 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:28:57 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2352 Best advice- When you see rain in the forecast, unless it is a huge storm it is usually a good thing. This creates less crowds, which means shorter lines! If it is raining, go to Universal Studios as most of the park is indoors. If you don’t care about getting wet, then you should be the only ones walking in the rain, but the only ones hitting everything!

]]> By: Jessica An https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2383 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:28:43 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2383 It’s just rain…go with it. Ditch the ponchos, get some water shoes and have fun. Until the lightning comes, then EAT.

]]> By: Tony Armijo https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2382 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:19:12 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2382 Go to the dollar store or publix and pick up a poncho and an umbrella.

]]> By: forestpagan https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2351 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:05:09 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2351 My best memory last year was coming off the last hulk ride before it closed for a storm, then sitting by the lake looking across to hogwarts and taking pictures of the lightning looking as if it was striking the towers! Brilliant! Always fun to see a reallky good storm….:-)

]]> By: cubbish https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2350 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:04:39 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2350 Even though I’m English I was completely taken aback by the near monsoons in Orlando! Don’t hide from it, just get out there and get drenched!

]]> By: Tammy Stewart Westbrook https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2381 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:04:01 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2381 When we vacation we don’t let a little rain stop us unless the ride closes and in that case we get under an awning and people watch!! 🙂

]]> By: Nicole Stamberger https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2380 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:03:55 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2380 Just suck it up and have fun!! Walk under coverings as much as possible but if you get wet you get wet no big deal. When it’s in the 90’s all a poncho will do is make you even hotter. Those things are ovens. Laugh in the rain and create fun memories.

]]> By: Ryan Kenney https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2379 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:01:42 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2379 yup

]]> By: achatts https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2349 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:01:30 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2349 Pray for a hot day – dress in swimwear and get to the park on time, do all the water rides and who will know its even raining!

]]> By: Sandra Craig https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2378 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:58:25 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2378 We always head to Mels before the crowds build up and have a yummy burger lol xxx

]]> By: Callhimatourist https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2348 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:58:19 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2348 It’s great definitely a welcome relief from the heat more if a fun convenience than an inconvienience 😀 I have very fond memories of the parks in the rain 🙂

]]> By: Aengus Mackenzie https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2377 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:57:29 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2377 bring poncho’s from home , much cheaper and your family will be easy to identify in the sea of universal ponchos

]]> By: Bianca A. Nunez https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2376 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:56:11 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2376 Hit the indoor rides buy a poncho a umbrella won’t help much

]]> By: April Carpenter Thomas https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2375 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:54:59 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2375 If there is lightening, they will close the rides for safety. Just make a b-line to the closest indoor ride and prepare to wait. We will use this time to eat in the park, or we’ll go out to our van and eat the lunch we packed in our cooler.

]]> By: Tracey Nicol-lewis https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2374 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:51:59 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2374 Go to a water park you get wet anyway, that’s what we did

]]> By: Sylvia A Cardo https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2373 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:50:51 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2373 Hit the indoor rides, shows and a poncho is your best fried! Packing mine for this weekend already!

]]> By: TheFishFace97 https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2347 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:50:41 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2347 Jump around in the rain and have fun. It makes the trip more fun if you don’t let it ruin your day. Just run around in it and have fun.

]]> By: Christian Guthrie Hill https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2372 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:48:24 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2372 I would suggest grabbing a poncho and using the time to see all the shows. Or, go crazy and ride all the water rides!

]]> By: Zander122 https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2346 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:48:19 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2346 Take pictures of the kids as they jump in the puddles.

]]> By: Nicola Burke https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2371 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:48:17 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2371 Just carry on as normal. That’s what we have done this week. A bit of rain doesnt hurt anyone. 🙂

]]> By: Jo Bloggs https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2370 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:46:54 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2370 We still had an amazing time running from ride to ride in torrential rain. Get on The Revenge of the Mummy if you need to dry your clothes and warm up a bit.

]]> By: Jason Lanick https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2369 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:46:32 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2369 getting to a shop or restaurant before it rains.we beat it today at Discovery Cove.

]]> By: Ron DeViso https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2368 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:46:26 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2368 #1 – You’re probably going to get wet.
#2 – There are some attractions that will be closed.
#3 – The ground might be slick, be careful.
#4 – Have a great time!

]]> By: Jennifer Dupont https://orlandoinformer.com/best-tip-for-enjoying-the-parks-in-the-rain/#comment-2367 Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:45:55 +0000 https://orlandoinformer.com/wpold/?p=57285#comment-2367 There is something to be said for playing in the rain as an adult. Splash in the puddles, take lots of photos and laugh. A fun day in and of itself. The fact that you are in an Orlando theme park makes it fun times 1000!! 😀

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