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Rain can be a common occurance in Orlando,
especially during the summer months, so what can you do if
it rains when you're at WDW?
 You
don't actually need to do anything different than you would
if it wasn't raining. As soon as it starts raining, many people
will leave the parks, leaving them a lot emptier & with
short queues for the rides. Take advantage of this, buy yourself
a rain poncho & head for the rides! Make sure you have
an extra pair of socks (& shoes) with you to change into
if they get wet.
Discover
a treasure trove of 300 shopping venues that make the 47-square-mile
resort a merchandise mecca. There's everything from authentic
wares at Epcot World Showcase to character and specialty merchandise
at World of Disney at Downtown Disney Marketplace -- the largest
Disney character showplace anywhere.
Go
to the attractions that are indoors, e.g. Lion King Show, Tower
of Terror, Animation Tour, Little Mermaid Show, Pirates of
the Caribbean, Dinosaur, etc.
The
best parks to do on a rainy day are probably MK, MGM, & Epcot
Futureworld, as a lot of the attractions are under cover & closer
together.
Take
the time to explore the resorts & what
they have to offer. Jump on the monorail (ask to go in the
driver's cabin) and explore the Grand Floridian, Contemporary & Polynesian.
Take
the free tour at the Wilderness Lodge or Grand Floridian.
Catch
the latest flick at the AMC 24 movie theater complex at Downtown
Disney West Side. There's something on the silver screen to suit
all ages.
Design
and "ride" gravity-defying roller coasters at DisneyQuest, an
indoor -- and weatherproof -- interactive theme park at Downtown
Disney West Side. This family-entertainment complex features
high-tech rides, simulators, games and virtual-reality attractions.
Stay
to watch the fireworks at MK or Epcot, as they aren't cancelled
because of rain, so it should be easy to find a good spot to
watch them, as a lot of people will have left the park due
to the rain.
Get
soaked -- in a Secret Garden bath at Disney's
Grand Floridian Spa & Health Club, which features pampering
possibilities such as manicures, pedicures, massages, facials
and more. For reservations contact 407/824-2332.
Curl
up with hot imported tea and a warm scone at Disney's Grand Floridian
Resort & Spa. High tea is served daily
from 3-6 p.m. with fruit tartlets, tea sandwiches and freshly
baked pastries. Guests are entertained by the sounds of a grand
piano. For reservations, contact 407/WDW-DINE.
Head
to the gym and hire a personal trainer at nearly a dozen Disney
resort health clubs that feature state-of-the-art
fitness equipment. Call 407/824-4321.
Check
out the action in the Milk House fieldhouse at Disney's Wide
World of Sports complex, which hosts everything from basketball
and cheer competitions to volleyball and wrestling. Contact 407/939-1500
for ticket information.
Enjoy
the "fun wet" at one of two Disney water
parks -- Blizzard Beach, and Typhoon Lagoon.
Duck
into one of the restaurants or clubs along Disney's BoardWalk.
Upscale and family dining, a piano bar, brewery and sports club
are among the adventures at this resort with a seaside theme.
Tame
your tresses at one of the several full-service hair salons located
at select Disney resort hotels.
Boogie
down at Downtown Disney Pleasure Island with eight themed nightclubs;
or enjoy a concert inside House of Blues at Downtown Disney West
Side.
Test
virtual skills -- racing a car, golfing or even skiing -- with
an array of indoor simulator video games at ESPN Club, plus video
arcades in Disney resort hotels.
Be
amazed at the artistry, athleticism and theatrics of La Nouba,
a 90-minute original Cirque du Soleil® production
at Downtown Disney West Side. For ticket information, contact
407/939-7600.
Clap
you hands and stomp your feet at the "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue," a
popular family-style dinner show at
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Contact 407/WDW-DINE
to make reservations.
Dine
around the world at Epcot World Showcase, or savor the
culinary delights at hundreds of other eateries throughout
the Walt Disney World Resort. Dining adventures include Wolfgang
Puck Café and Bongo's Cuban Café at Downtown
Disney West Side and the award-winning California Grill at
Disney's Contemporary Resort.
Enjoy
the downpour of fun in Rainforest Café at Downtown Disney
Marketplace. This lush eatery is decorated with banyan trees,
tropical fish and waterfalls, plus special effects recreate
tropical storms with lightning and thunder. Not to worry, savvy
guest. You stay nice and dry.
"Stay
in the park, because their are some funny sites when its raining..and
when its not...play minigolf at Blizzard Beach Winter/Summerland
or Fantasia Minigolf at the Swan and Dolphin."
"A couple of tips: let
your kids go crazy in the bathtub! During Hurricane Charlie, we
were hotel bound for a very long time with our 3 and 5 year olds...we
plopped them in the tub with hotel cups, wash cloths and kept refilling
the warm water...they had a blast. Also, we put our boys
in sandals, swim trunks and their slickers, and went on a "Puddle
Hunt" finding some HUGE puddles, and letting
them spalsh about! They loved it, and still talk about it today!"
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