While the tune states that “It Never Rains in Southern California”, guests to the area have skilled the alternative. We’ve had rain on my final three visits to the Happiest Place on Earth just lately, and this may change your expertise on the theme parks. If you go to Disneyland within the rain, you’ll be able to nonetheless have a lot of enjoyable.
I’ve visited the Disneyland Resort 3 times within the final yr, and have had wet days on all of my visits. In this publish, we’ll provide some recommendation and ideas for nonetheless having an ideal Disneyland expertise (and perhaps even a greater one).
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Guide to Visiting Disneyland within the Rain: Tips and Tricks
You ought to begin monitoring the climate forecast a few week or so earlier than your trip. Keep in thoughts that issues can at all times change as you get nearer to your trip date, however no less than you’ll have a normal thought.
If you see rain within the forecast, don’t despair. Sometimes, the rain will solely be for a part of the day, and typically, it’s late at evening or early within the morning. In addition, there’s nonetheless a lot enjoyable at Disneyland within the rain – typically much more than on sunny days.
Wondering which apps to make use of? I personally discover that the native climate app within the Apple iPhone working system is straightforward to make use of and correct. As you get nearer to the date of your journey, you’ll need to have a look at the hourly versus the each day forecast.
Pack Appropriately for A Day at Disneyland within the Rain
Once you see that there might be some rain within the forecast, you’ll need to just remember to pack appropriately for a wet day. Here are some stuff you’ll need to embody:
Raingear
While rain ponchos can at all times be bought within the parks, it’s finest to convey one thing from dwelling for those who can. You can lower your expenses and have a greater high quality product.
You could also be questioning whether or not to convey a poncho or a raincoat. Both have professionals and cons.
A poncho could be thrown out when you find yourself finished, and can cowl extra of your physique throughout the wet day than a rain jacket will. You may even put a poncho over a bag, digicam, and/or backpack. However, friends are sometimes requested by solid members to take away ponchos earlier than using sure sights, and so they aren’t as sturdy or dependable as a raincoats. They are nice to tuck into your bag for those who aren’t positive of the forecast.
During our wet days within the parks, we introduced raincoats. While they didn’t cowl our complete physique, we discovered that they have been very efficient. They did take up further house in our suitcases, in order that can be a consideration.
Regardless of what you convey, you’ll need to guarantee it has a hood.
Consider packing no less than one further pair of socks and a few further dry garments. That means, you’ll be able to change later within the day for those who get caught in heavy rain.
Waterproof Bag
If you aren’t going to place your theme park bag below a poncho, you’ll need to have one thing that’s rainproof or rain-resistant. Otherwise, it’s possible you’ll find yourself with a soaking moist bag (together with moist belongings).
I’d additionally advocate bringing moist baggage and/or ziplock baggage. These can hold issues dry in your bag, and make it simpler to pack your moist garments to go dwelling.
Towels
You could need to tuck a small towel into your bag for the day. If the rain has stopped, it may be used to dry issues off (like tables and seats) or wipe down your belongings. We tucked small towels into our sneakers at evening to dry them faster.
I struggled with this as a result of whereas I do personal rainboots, I didn’t need to put on them on the Disney theme parks. My rain boots aren’t very comfy (and are powerful to pack), and I desire sneakers.
I ended up sporting my OnClouds, and so they labored nicely. The bigger sole meant that I wasn’t strolling immediately within the shallow puddles (and I averted the deeper puddles).
Because Disneyland doesn’t usually get an excessive amount of rain, you’ll discover that there’s much less drainage and extra slippery pavement. So you’ll need to convey sneakers that aren’t slippery. I did see some friends with waterproof shoe covers.
Waterproof socks are additionally a good suggestion. No one desires to be strolling round with moist ft – it’s extraordinarily uncomfortable.
If you already know there may be rain within the forecast, it is best to make sure to pack an additional pair of sneakers. If yours get moist, they could not dry in time for the following day on the parks.
Phone Cover/Waterproof Case
I didn’t convey a telephone cowl, opting to simply hold mine within the pocket of my raincoat. However, at Disneyland, you’ll be in your telephone regularly as you propose your day, make lightning lane reservations, and so forth. If you propose upfront, it’s a good suggestion to convey a water-resistant case to your telephone.
Umbrella
You could also be questioning if umbrellas are allowed at Disneyland. They are, however you have to to shut them at instances, and so they aren’t at all times sensible in crowds. We did pack umbrellas for our journey to Disneyland however solely used them on the finish of the day when strolling again to the lodge.
Locker leases are at all times an possibility for those who discover that you simply don’t want your rain gear for the complete day. There are lockers inside and out of doors of each theme parks.
Stroller Covers
Whether you’re bringing alongside your stroller or renting one, you’ll need to have a stroller cowl for the rain. This is a good suggestion to convey even for those who aren’t positive there may be rain within the forecast.
Make a Plan For Rides During the Rain
Disneyland gives two stunning theme parks with many outside sights, areas, and queues. The climate in Southern California is often beautiful, making for a nice expertise. But when it rains, a few of these rides and outside areas aren’t essentially sensible.
If it rains throughout your Disneyland trip, you’ll need to monitor wait instances and journey closures. The finest means to do this is thru the Disneyland app.
During our very wet day, some outside rides, akin to Radiator Springs Racers, the Mad Tea Party, Goofy’s Sky School, Storybook Land Canal Boats, and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters, have been closed. In addition, the Incredicoaster went down a number of instances, together with as soon as whereas we have been on it (we have been evacuated and needed to stroll down).
Prioritize rides and sights with a lot of indoor house. You can also contemplate seeing indoor reveals, like Mickey’s PhilharMagic in addition to indoor sights, just like the Animation Academy, the Enchanted Tiki Room, Turtle Talk With Crush, and Great Moments with Mr. Lincoln.
While Southern California is much less susceptible to heavy downpours than Central Florida, it’s possible you’ll end up desirous to dodge one. In that case, a protracted journey, prefer it’s a small world or Pirates of the Caribbean could be a nice possibility. While these do have outside queues, they spend lots of time indoors.
Look at Dining Options
There are additionally a lot of outside eating choices at Disneyland, which could be tough to navigate when it rains. If you discover rain within the forecast, it’s possible you’ll need to attempt to make lunch reservations at an indoor venue or one with indoor seating. Or, attempt to eat across the peak instances so to attempt to get indoor house to sit down down on the quick-service eating places.
Consider Your Hotel
While you’ll seemingly have your lodge booked nicely upfront of figuring out the forecast, it would be best to issue your lodge alternative into how you propose your day. If you have been planning to stroll to the parks out of your lodge (and there are many nice choices inside simple strolling distance), you’ll need to contemplate bringing umbrellas to make use of throughout your stroll again.
Wondering what the very best lodge is for a wet Disneyland go to? The Grand Californian is the closest lodge and has non-public entrances to each Downtown Disney and Disney’s California Adventure Park and is a brief stroll to Disneyland Park. However, I don’t assume it’s value altering your lodge reservation simply because there may be rain within the forecast.
Check Operating Hours and Other Closures
- It’s a good suggestion to concentrate to the app to see the time the parks are closing and ensure that issues haven’t modified resulting from climate.
- In addition, some particular occasions and leisure could also be canceled. While World of Color does run throughout the rain, heavy winds could trigger a closure. Parades and different occasions, nonetheless, are extra susceptible to cancellations.
At each Pixar Place Hotel and Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel, the accommodations held particular indoor actions within the lodge for the reason that swimming pools have been closed. Be positive to examine together with your lodge to see if there’s something accessible in case you have free time.
Benefits of Visiting Disneyland within the Rain
While nobody desires to be soaking moist on their trip, there are some advantages to visiting on a less-than-perfect day. Crowds are more likely to be decrease, particularly as locals could select to plan their theme park day at one other time.
I additionally discovered that the wet day was a good time to get some images of Disneyland with fewer folks. When else are you able to get a photograph of the Mad Tea Party with no folks in it?
Have you ever been to Disneyland within the rain? What have been your must-haves?
