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Should we postpone
Hello all! My family has been planning and looking forward to our first Disney trip scheduled for next week sept 2-sept 7. We are coming from Cleveland, OH and were surprised to see the Cleveland forecast is currently better than Orlando's We've been on the emotional roller coaster watchin the forecast go back and forth trying to figure out if we should postpone. As it stands it shows 60% rain for like half our trip and 30% the other half. We've even seen it say 0% within past couple days but no more. I feel awful for all the folks suffering as a result of Isaac and know our problem here pales in comparison but this is likely the only time we'll be able to take our kids to Disney (while they are kids) so we really want it to be a great time. Any advice? I'm almost of the mind we wait a few weeks but who is to say it will be any better? Plus I know my kids will flip if we postpone. Any advice??????
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Second, I just looked at our resident Strmchsr's report here and don't think you have much to worry about. When it's hot likes it's been, afternoon storms as just part of Disney life. We usually just put on our ponchos and carry on. Last week it rained every afternoon for 2 or so hours and it never slowed us down.
I say go ahead with the trip and don't let a little rain dampen your spirits.
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Welcome to Intercot!
By September 2nd, the remnants of what was Isaac will be heading towards the Northeast and should not be affecting weather in Disney World.
The forecast for this time of year in the Orlando area is pretty monotonous. Every day when you wake up and turn on the weather it will show some chance of rain which typically will vary from 30 - 60% on a daily basis. It it's 2:00 p.m., it must be raining somewhere in the greater Orlando area. Pop-up thunderstorms are a daily occurrence. Will you get one every day? Not likely. You could even find that a day in Epcot stays entirely dry while the Magic Kingdom was soaked with a thunderous downpour.
Some of the storms that form in the afternoons and roll through can be pretty intense but they are usually short lived. Bring ponchos or umrellas with you and go about your daily plans.
I suspect you'll have a wonderful time!
Linda aka: Faline
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When we go in August there is normally a shower/thunderstorm every day; they last about 30 minutes or so and then you could never tell it even happened. There are plenty of things to do at DWD even if it is raining. I wouldn't cancel if I were you!
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At Disney now. There have been days it said100% chance of rain, it did rain but only for a little while. The rain never kept us out of a park, and it never rains for very long. Even during Isaac it only rained a couple hours during the morning. I say go for it.
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As you can see by your poll, we are pretty much of the mind that unless there is a dire emergency (financial, physical, familial, etc.,) there should be no reason to postpone a scheduled WDW trip.
Weather is pretty much a non-issue in planning trips --
Summer: Hot - temps CAN get into the 100's and rarely drop out of the 80's for highs, humid (90%), chance of rain (pop up thunderstorms, normally) daily.
Fall: Not quite so hot - temps in the low 90's down to the low 80's for highs - and humid (75%), slightly lesser chance of daily rain.
Winter: Cooler and drier, although there can still be days that hit the high-70's, there can also be days where the temps barely get into the 40's.
Spring: Warm, dry (wildfire season!), but variable temps - 90's down to 50's for highs
If there should be inclement weather during your visit, there are lots of indoor activities -- rides, shows, shopping (in parks OR Downtown Disney [DTD],) eating (my favorite!!) -- as well as just enjoying getting wet in a Disney park!! If they are calling for rain, grab a poncho (get some at your local Dollar Store/WalMart/KMart/etc. and bring with you) and enjoy the lower crowd levels (some people really don't like to go out in the rain!! LOL)
Make the most of your visit, whatever happens! Get 1st Visit buttons and wear them wherever you go; If you are celebrating anything - birthday, anniversary, etc. - let them know at your resort, at table service restaurants, etc. -- you might (no promises) get some very pleasant surprises! [Wish I knew about these on our first visit!!!]
Enjoy!!!!
-Bud
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to Intercot!!!
Keep a check on the WDW forecast at the link Linda gave you above (though that changes with a new thread Sept 1, still same forum, though). You shouldn't have any worries.
Chris, aka Strmchsr
INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning, Guests with Special Needs, and Weather Guru
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Here in Florida it can rain just down the street from you and be sunny. The showers do not last, but it will be very warm and humid. Don't let the weather ruin your fun. Listen to Strmchsr. He knows his stuff.
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Welcome to Intercot....
I leave on the 2nd as well, as far as weather I am hoping that Issac does not delay my flight.
As for the weather at WDW a little rain adds to the fun.. I have been there between two hurricane and a couple of tropical storms and its still WDW.
Have a great time and get a poncho and go for it..
Itchy for another trip
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I used to joke to my family that it rains in Florida every day for 15 minutes. As others have said, rain is an expected daily occurrence in the warmer months. If you wait for a better week, you may not get it.
A few trips ago, on our last day in the MK, it rained all day. It was one of the only trips we've ever had when that happened (it was in June). But we spent the whole day in the rain and had a great time. And compared to Chicago, or probably Cleveland, a day in the rain in Florida is very different from a day in the rain here. You will be fine.
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Go. Don't even worry about it. It rains all the time in Florida. You will never be able to plan a trip around a time where rain is not a possibility.
Take some crocs for the kids and if it looks like rain, put those on for the day. Bring ponchos and grab a small towel from the hotel (like a hand towel) and bring that with you as well. If it does rain, duck into a ride, shop, or restaurant to wait it out. The towel is nice to have to dry off wet little arms and legs that will feel REALLY cold once you go into the arctic blast Air Conditioned WDW buildings.
Natalie
INTERCOT Staff: Disneyland Resort-California, The Water Cooler
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Another vote for going.
Over that last 7 days it has rained every day at my house. As many others have said rain patterns are a little different in FL. I think the longest storm lasted an hour.
And there is plenty of time for the forecast to change. We went in April for my daughter's birthday. All the forecasts said 1005 chance of rain every day. We had rain 1 day and not even for the whole day. The last day we were there was supposed to be the worst and it ended up clear and sunny.
Don't worry and have fun.
Cindy aka AgentC
INTERCOT Staff: Accommodations, Dining, Movies, TV, Music & Musicals
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Welcome to Intercot!
And as others have said, don't let a little rain stop you from all the magic that is WDW!
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As others have mentioned rain is part of life at WDW. Pack umbrellas, ponchos, and if you plan to use a stroller get a rain cover for that too. It can be super hot in early September so a little rain might not feel too bad.
Michelle
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I agree with everyone else...no reason to postpone! We usually go to WDW in late May/early June and have the same 30%-60% chance of rain in the forecast every single day. We usually end up with only one or two showers or quick thunderstorms during the whole trip! One thing that's great about WDW is that a lot of the rides and queue areas are indoors or covered, so there are lots of places to duck into if it does rain and lots of things to still enjoy. And as others have said, be sure to check out Strmchsr's forecasts right here on Intercot. His weather predictions are always more accurate than any weather website out there!! Have a great trip!
Laura
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GO! We LOVE the rain at Disney. Our best vacation memories as a family all involve rain. On this last trip we managed to have Blizzard Beach all to ourselves for two hours after a thunderstorm closed the park for an hour. I remember one May it rained everyday, almost all day for an entire week. We were soaked but had a fantastic trip. If given the choice of fighting crowds or rain, I choose rain everytime! Go and have a great trip.....but take a poncho.
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