DizneyMommy
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- Sep 3, 2007
In SoCal? Nothing is accurate until the day it happens ;-) Plan but don’t panic.
so if they say 30-35 percent chance of rain, how likely is it
In SoCal? Nothing is accurate until the day it happens ;-) Plan but don’t panic.
Noooooo! Say it isn’t so! Weather bug is the one that has the worst forecast for next week. Lol!!!
Thank you for verifying though.... let’s me know that I should definitely come prepared for rain. Living in AZ, we don’t have much in the way of rain gear but will be sure to pack ponchos, umbrellas and hope for the best It says something like 50% chance of rain but I don’t know if that means a shower throughout the day or a full day pour.
In SoCal? Nothing is accurate until the day it happens ;-) Plan but don’t panic.
Agree with all these -- don't panic, but better to be prepared and plan for rain, than to ignore the forecasts and get soaked in the parks. lf you pack rain gear that you end up not using, so what? But if you decide to risk it and leave it at home? And it rains more than you thought it would? Believe me, you don't want to be the families I have seen in the parks with soaked clothes, soaked shoes, and plastic bags tied over their heads. Yeah, that's effective... NOT. If you only have room to pack a few things, pack a decent rain jacket, extra socks, and waterproof shoes. You can always buy a hoodie and a poncho for more coverage and warmth, if needed. But if your shoes get soaked? Not fun at all.I generally agree, but it really does seem like next week will be a wet one, overall. It is prudent to plan for rain if anyone is coming anytime from Sunday-Thursday of next week. It is almost a certainty it will happen during that window.
I totally understand, it is frustratiing for locals they can can go whenver they want but for the rest of us a trip flights hotel are such a financial commitment, you want the best trip possible, I think sunda and monday are looking good thoughFigures...I'll be there for the first time ever next week and looks like lots of rain, ugh!!! I know, I know, 3rd world problem but when you think about planning a trip, finally save enough to take a trip, book the trip and follow videos/blogs and slog through a Midwest winter you are looking for a light at the end of the tunnel! It seems that it just might be a train....
Meanwhile, in WDW, where we normally go it seems around 80 and mainly sunny next week...grrrrr...
Honestly, sitting in the lobby listening to the piano is one of my favorite things to do at the GCH. There is also a fireplace area you can sit and a few places with covered outside seating where you could listen to the rain but not get wet.I checked the forecast again this morning and looks like it's gotten worse for next week. Monday was looking decent before, but now it's showing considerable rain Monday through Thursday. I'm trying to look on the positive side and thankful we arrive Saturday so we will have two nice days out of our 6 day trip.
I know there are other threads with recommendations, but in light of trying to brighten spirits here - does anyone have fun ideas of things to do in the parks when it does rain? We're staying at the Grand Californian and I read that the pools are heated - maybe even in the rain we'll be able to play in the pool a little if it's not an actual storm? We're not local and have only been to disneyland one other time.
I know me too checking and praying every minuteI am going to be prepared but still not happy about it and still holding out hope that those 40% chance days go the other way,,,60% no rain.
I’m DCA monday & DL Tuesday! Hoping for fun whether it rains or not!Hopefully the forecast bounces back, I'm arriving Sunday a.m. but a non park day. Monday we are headed to Universal Hollywood, Tuesday DL and Wed DCA. I could flex DL and DCA days however depending on weather, we shall see!
Love this! Maybe the crowds will be a bit lower.I'm bummed about the rain too but I keep trying to remind myself that we had a super rainy day last year and it was one of my favorite days in the parks ever. It was quiet in the parks and everything looked pretty. Baby ducks out playing in the water. Not many rides down at all. We only lasted until about 730 but it was a great day and we have great pictures from it.