Disneyland umbrella question:
Do the umbrellas they sell the "push a button, it opens. push the button again, it closes" types of umbrellas?
Disneyland umbrella question:
Do the umbrellas they sell the "push a button, it opens. push the button again, it closes" types of umbrellas?
1 more rain question: does jungle cruise run in the rain?
that ride looks like fun in the rain...it would add more of a jungle feel hah
Yes, Jungle Cruise runs in the rain. Just don't sit near the exit openings, They have no tarp coverings.Originally Posted by ryanvalle
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Disneyland in the Rain Reply
I have been to DLand all of the seasons and yes I know, Cali doesn't truly have 4 seasons, but it does have a "rainy season". I love Dland in the rain as there are NO lines. You can literally walk on HM, POTC, and ride them over and over again, if you wish. You get through so many rides so quickly, that if you still have energy, you can then start going through things you may not have ever tried before (I typically don't do Toontown but during rain I get through it all after all of the classics).
Dland's rides are primarily inside so the only time you are uncomfortable is walking around. I imagine though with IASW open now, that may be the only outside line that could get cool so I'd try it early. They sell children's and adult's ponchos really cheap at the gift shops and if is anytime from now through mid April - go ahead and bring along gloves for all and even possibly a hat to put under the ponchos so you won't get too cold. As long as your hands are covered & your head and of course your feet with nice socks, you won't even notice it as you're walking so much. Also, a nice thing about Cali is typically the rain stops mid afternoon so you have a beautiful sunny day with absolutely no one in the park.....
FYI, they are not "really cheap". I went last Saturday and it was 22 dollars for 2 kid and one adult poncho. Not horrible, but definitely wouldn't consider it really cheap.
I've seen people wear large trash bags as ponchos. It works, and doesn't cost nearly as much as the ones they sell at Disneyland (or anywhere else for that matter).
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a) but, unlike Florida, many of the queues are outside, which means that if there are people around, you get wet waiting.
b) Stops mid afternoon? Really? The would have made the last two weeks much more bearable if the rain wasn't a nonstop downpour...You'd be amazed how resourceful cheap high school students can be...
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Cool, that was going to be my next question: where to find them. I'll definitely have to check them out.I have no ideaThey look and feel like normal socks, except slightly thicker. In case you wish to buy some, I got mine at Target.
Lol, good one!
A very merry unbirthday to you!!
Well, Monday I will be at the park again...70% chance of rain!!!! yeah!!!!
does anyone know what DL or DCA rides close like clockwork whenever it rains?
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For sure you will see Alice In Wonderland, Almost positive about Matterhorn. Also I think Winnie the Pooh. Other than that I dont know!
Oh I think they do the Canal Boats as well.
And maybe Casey Jr cause of the outside track but not sure...
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actually there is another thread about this and PanFan said they don't close Casey or the boats.
All the outdoor coasters close.
I have been on Storybook and Jungle Cruise in the rain. Not sure about Splash, but it probably does close if the water level gets too high.
Not sure about the subs, but I can imagine if it's raining hard enough the water would be disturbed and it would be hard to see. Also, my guess is Tarzan's might close. And at the very least the open top Main Street vehicles probably stop running, and the horse drawn one.
I wonder if no parade is scheduled, will they do Mickey's Rainy Day Cavalcade anyway? Do they even do that one anymore?
I've rode (ridden?) Splash, BTMRR, Matterhorn, and Screamin' in the rain. Screamin's is painful in the rain. For some reason, we rode it 3 times in a row, even though it hurt... Matterhorn, they vacuum out the water when the bobsled comes in.
They don't close the coasters in the rain.
Planning 3 trips at once...
I've ridden Big Thunder in light rain, but I've seen it close every time I've been there in the rain. I've also seen Screamin' close. It also depends on how hard it's raining.
I've ridden BTMR in the rain. It really enhanced the whole "possessed train ride" vibe.
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I've been on Matterhorn in the rain.
The teacups will close if the rain is heavy enough. No one wants to sit in wet teacups, lol! But I've ridden them in light rain, so I don't know where the cutoff is for that.
A very merry unbirthday to you!!
Don't bet on this... we get rain that starts in the afternoon and goes all night as well - our storm last week for example.
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I've been on Winnie the Pooh in the rain, it does not usually close. Only the loading area is outside (but pretty covered by trees actually), the rest is all indoors
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I think alot of closures depend on safety. How heavy is the rain, how fast does it run off, and if the cast members will look like drowned rats at the end of their shift.
The teacups are closed in the rain, because they use rubber tires to turn the big turntable, and when they get wet, they slide, and the turntable becomes unpredictable.
Alice in Wonderland closes because the car going down that outdoor ramp is also too slick to hold the car to the track safely.
There was a similar issue with the people mover. but it really has nothing to do with wet seats, or Splash Mountain would never be open.
God gives every bird its food, but He does not throw it into its nest.
I figured it also had something to do with the track (for the teacups), but they do seem to hold water in the seats more than other rides do as well.
A very merry unbirthday to you!!
I think WDW does a better job handling the rain as EVERYTHING is indoors, for the most part. They know it rains every afternoon at 4 PM. Here we are not used to this much rain.
FYI it is absolutely pouring out there right now and they are not expecting it to lighten up anytime soon. Thsi may be the least busy president's day DL has seen in awhile.
President's Day - Special RAINY DAY REPORT
Name: Whamo
Travel Date: February 16, 2009
Travel Method: SUV, HONDA
Resort(s): Disneyland, California Adventure
Ages: 45-56.
Experience: From opening day '55 to "been a long time"
The night before I got the weather report: 1 inch of rain, winds 10-20 MPH (South), and prepared for DL accordingly: extra socks, poncho, layers of clothing. But when morning broke, the weather was worse: 1-3 inches of rain, stronger winds. Nevertheless, we tred on, driving the 55 miles in light traffic (Holiday) without a tick.
The crew: my brother-in-law (his birthday), his wife, my wife, and myself were delighted when we got "ROCKSTAR" parking at the parking structure at about 7:30AM. However, I was ticked. Disneyland made me pay $12 for parking when I'd already paid almost $60 for annual parking. Why? Today was blocked out for So Cal AP holders. On top of that, I'd have to pay $40 for a ticket. So, at the ticket booth, I upgraded to delux for $83 rather than pay $52 for one day, and got my parking fee exponged. In line, which was in the rain and wind, I learned from a guy "who'd been to Disneyland over 200 times" that rainy days were the best. Last month he'd been to DL on one and rode everything twice by 2PM.
Finally we were in the park. We rode down main street in an old car, cool, after shopping at the Mad Hatter. We had breakfast at the Riverboat Terrace. I had the fruit plate, and the rest had eggs, potatoes, bacon, etc. The rain and wind were hitting hard! Then we jumped on POC, no line! It was the coolest! We got to ride it twice in a row without getting out! It wasn't boring because you notice different things the second time around. Then we did Haunted Mansion, again, no line! We tried to go on "Toy Story", but the ride was down (it seems like it's always down these days). My brother-in-law and his wife opted for the rollercoaster. I watched from afar with my wife, who's back was acting up.
My brother in law was anxious to see California Adventure (never been there), so then we went to SOARING, no line. Next was the TOWER OF TERROR, no line. Then we saw ALADDIN, which was different from the previous performances I'd see, with updated jokes, including one about the bailout a few references to Hollywood scandals. One cast member was irritating. She asked us not get the seats wet after making us wait in the rain, in line, for 10-20 minutes. The cast members had a hard time seating everyone too, as they seemed to be short on staff.
Then the rain came down hard on us as we had snacks at the "Best Supporting Roll" stand: I had the portabello mushroom sandwich, the others had hot dogs. The eating area sucked because it didn't offer much protection from the rain. After that, it was into "On the Page", which I renamed "Off the Street" because everyone was seeking shelter from the rain.
The rain cleared, so we took in "A Bug's Life", which I always enjoy. Then it was back to Disneyland for some shopping. My brother-in-law wanted to go on Nemo but there was a 45 minute line. So we shined that on, and jumped on Buzz Lightyear, no line. I lost! Then, we split up, my wife's back was having spasms, so she didn't go on the Jungle Cruise. I kicked back for awhile listening to a jazz band play big band music. They had a large horn section, and were pretty tight. They were from Santa Clarita. DISNEY MAGIC: one little girl really got into dancing to the music. There was also some eye candy (pretty girls) in the audience. The saxophone player blew his heart out.
After some shopping in New Orleans Square was the highlight of the day, 4:00PM dinner at the Blue Bayou. Despite my 10% discount, dinner with dessert and tips was $170 for four, pretty high. I didn't think it was worth it, and won't be in a hurry to return. I didn't like our table, but it was okay. The good was good, but not great, like what you'd expect for that much cash. The POC theme dessert, with ice cream on top, and a cookie/cake combo underneath, well, I wouldn't order it again.
By then, night was falling on the park, and, of course, it looked beautiful. We stopped by lost and found (note, it's located near the "C" just to the left of the entrance to California Adventure Park, where my wife filed a report on a missing hat.
Then it was time to drive home, after a magical, if expensive, day the park.
I should note that later in the day, it being a holiday, the crowds picked up. Evidently, they lounged around in their hotels during the heavy rain, and came out when it cleared up. But if you're the type that likes to avoid the crowds, rainy days appear to be the hot ticket.
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