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We Wore a Disney World Rain Poncho on a Stormy Day. Here’s What Happened.

April showers have already begun in Disney World as we experienced a “severe weather warning” in the parks today!

The Lunching Pad

The thunderstorms, rain, and winds have caused discarded snacks in a flee for shelter, the Disney Skyliner to be stopped with guests inside for over an hour, and guests to hide out in dry places from the storm. As we braved the storm to bring you with us on our rainy day in the parks, we opted to wear a Disney-brand poncho to see how it would stand up in severe weather. And, we’re breaking down the good, the bad, and the surprising parts about our experience!
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Dear Disney World Snacks, You Didn’t Deserve This

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It’s been quite a rainy day in Disney World today.

Time to leave?

The scene today in Magic Kingdom, under a “Severe Weather Warning,” was definitely ominous (and wet), but still, that wasn’t the most disappointing part of our day. We’ve seen things been abandoned in Disney World before, like Dole Whip and Mickey balloons. But today, we saw something that shook us to our core.

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What a ‘Severe Weather Warning’ Day Looks Like in Disney World

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Considering Florida’s nickname is the “Sunshine State,” you might assume that the weather at Disney World is constantly sunny, perfect, and warm…but you’d be mistaken!

A rainy day at Magic Kingdom!

Even outside of hurricane season, the weather at Disney World is notoriously unpredictable, and at times SEVERE. Such was the case today, when an actual “Severe Weather Warning” was issued for the area. And in case you were wondering what a day like that looks like at Disney, we have the videos and photos from Magic Kingdom to show you!

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4 Important Tips for Handling Severe Weather Warnings in Disney World

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Looking for tips to navigate a stormy day in Disney World? We’re here to help!

Storm Clouds Over Disney’s Hollywood Studios

It’s not uncommon for guests to find themselves in the middle of a rainy day at Disney World. And while you might be willing to push through the rain, it’s important to be aware of the weather, as sometimes the thunderstorms can get severe. Here’s what you need to know if severe weather is headed your way in Disney World.

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Disney, Just What Are You Doing With All That Sand?

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Well, it was ANOTHER rainy day at Disney’s Animal Kingdom!

Pandora is just so breathtaking, even in the rain

But we’re never going to let a little rain spoil a day at Disney World, so we made our way around the park to see if we could find anything new since our last visit (which was, ironically, rainy, too).

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20 Photos and Videos From Our Rainy Day in Disney World!

By Keira Sheehy 1 Comment

We had a very busy day in Disney World today!

Magic Kingdom Entrance

It was certainly a gloomy day, but we made the most of it by visiting Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and Animal Kingdom Lodge! We’re bringing you along with us for our trip allll around Disney World today.

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22 Photos & Videos From Our Rainy Day at Disney World!

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Hello, friends! We spent the day at Disney World, reporting in on new Donut Minnie Ears (!) new drinks, and a water leak at the Polynesian Resort!

Rainy day

It’s been a busy and rainy day, but that doesn’t stop us from just taking time to enjoy everything at the parks so that we can get tons of photos and videos to share with you. Because it’s just not the same if we can’t bring y’all along with us!

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15 Rainy Day Photos and Videos From Disney World

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Well, things have started to clear up a little — but we’ve had a pretty rainy day so far in Disney World! Hey, we were sure to have a wet one today!

Rainy Animal Kingdom

After all, Tropical Storm Eta is passing over Florida and you can pretty much expect to have a wet one in Central Florida at any given moment. Missing out on the damp Disney World times? We’re bringing you some rainy day pics and vids!

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NEWS: Tropical Storm Eta is Headed Towards Florida

By Emily Burrus 3 Comments

It was recently announced that a tropical storm would be making its way towards Florida.

Magic Kingdom

While Tropical Storm Isaias hit Florida in August of this year, we have not seen a big tropical storm since. Now, Tropical Storm Eta is moving to Florida.

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Grab Your Umbrella! We Spotted A Fun Rainy Day Version of a Character Cavalcade in Disney World!

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Florida weather is notoriously finicky. Thunderstorms and rain can happy at any time, even at Disney World, but that doesn’t mean an end to the fun!

Magic Kingdom

In fact, a rainy day at Disney World can be one of the best times ever! Not only does the rain occasionally clear out crowds from the parks, but it also brings its own fun events, like the Rainy Day Cavalcades!

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