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| By Ryan Reed |
There’s a pretty funny meme I’ve come across a few
times now that sums up my exact thoughts: A rainy day in Walt Disney World
beats a sunny day at home. This is
absolutely true for the obvious reason: you’re in Walt Disney World! Beyond that though, I’ve actually found even
rain can add to your trip instead of ruining it. No matter what the weather is, it gives you a
unique experience of the parks and resorts.
Atmosphere is huge in Walt Disney World, how else can you explain the
instant sense of ease and relaxation once you step foot on property? I know I’m not the only one who could go to
Disney for a week, not ride a single attraction, and still have the time of my
life. Sure, this can speak volumes for
vast amount of things to do, but I think it also shows that NOTHING needs to be
done to enjoy yourself. A walk down Main
Street USA, a stroll down Hollywood Boulevard, or a seat in the France Pavilion
are things we all dream of doing when we aren’t visiting. Due to this amazing atmosphere, it can absorb
a seemingly bad weather day. Not only
can it allow you to still enjoy your trip, but it also gives you an entire new
experience in the parks and surrounding resorts. Continue after the page break
and see why a rainy day at WDW is beats a sunny day at home…
It’s an overcast day and the rain hasn’t come…
yet. Will it? It sure could but enjoy the
current weather for what it is. Back
home, no one likes an overcast day. It
puts us in a negative mood when all we really want is a day to enjoy ourselves,
but in Walt Disney World, a gloomy day means a new way to look at the parks and
resorts.
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Tower of
Terror in the perfect setting. |
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| An epic backdrop to Disney's most intimidating Mountain. |
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Is there a
better fit for an overcast day than the Haunted Mansion?
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There are so many reasons not to rush out of the parks
when the weather isn’t working with you.
Stick around because when most guests head to the exit, the lines for
your favorite attractions will be shorter allowing you to get more done! As soon as the heavy rain subsides, you will
have a good hour of low attendance at the park. Orlando storms are famous for their violent
yet quick attacks; wait it out. Finally,
put your Mickey poncho on and enjoy the parks in a completely different
way. The overcast skies mixed in with
the light rain allow you to capture some memorable pictures from the newly
created atmosphere.
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| Paris Pavilion after an evening of rain. |
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| A look at a Christmas decorated Magic Kingdom
during a light drizzle. |
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Walt Disney’s Boardwalk glistening following an
evening of rain.
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I’ve shared my thoughts on Disney at night; a rainy
evening takes the atmosphere to a whole new level.
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In the parks or not, strong rain can also add to
your Disney experience. Even if the
rainfall is too much, it doesn’t mean the rest of your day is ruined. This is
when you want to find a nice spot to have a couple of drinks and get some food.
On our most recent trip, my family and I headed over to Rainforest Café in
Downtown Disney for a late dinner and some drinks. Due to the long wait inside the restaurant, we
sat out in the Lava Lounge. While
sitting on the deck we were treated to a light rain eating right next to the
water. We ended up staying longer than
we had originally intended just because of the great atmosphere. A relatively quiet Rainforest Café (rare, I
know) and beautiful views of a soaked Downtown Disney was a perfect way to end
our first night in Walt Disney World.
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| The Lava Lounge offers a great view overlooking
Village Lake. |
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The United
Kingdom Pavilion is home to a perfect restaurant to weather (ha) the storm.
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The Rose and Crown Pub is a perfect example of a nice
spot to hunker down, wait out the storm and grab a pint or two. Not only does it offer a great atmosphere,
tasty food, and a nice beer selection, but the outdoor seating is the main
attraction here. Getting to enjoy
everything Rose and Crown has to offer all while taking in a storm over World
Showcase Lagoon makes this an ideal spot.
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| The outdoor seating area at The Rose and Crown
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I’m such a fan of the ambiance the Disney World Resort
offers to its guests. It’s the first
thing I miss when I’m not down there and the first thing I fall back in love
with when I’m visiting again. I truly
feel I can be down there for a week without riding one attraction and I would
have an incredible time. No matter what
the weather is when you’re visiting, soak everything in! Stop, look around and marvel at the detail
all around you. Never write off a poor
weather day; look at it as a new experience.
After all, you’re in Disney World and a terrible day in Disney is better
than any day at home. So enjoy the rain
and overcast skies! They can add to the
beauty of the parks. Oh, and if you’re
lucky and wait out the storm, you may be left with something like this:
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| Find me a happier picture. |
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