Lots of rain this week - be prepared!

[OklahomaTourist]

Forecasts much beyond three days out are highly speculative and based on models that includes literally hundreds of variables.

The most recent tropical forecast I saw indicated that if the low forms (and the westerly winds are strong enough such that its formation is not given), it will send the worst rain across Florida on Thursday/Friday, and then be off the Carolina coast by Saturday, and the Atlantic seaboard around Sunday.

Other models show the system tracking just north/west of that path, while another goes just east/south of that path. The one common thread, though, is that the general path still puts the worst of the rain in Fla on Thu, maybe Fri.

So, with this info, what do you do about Florida plans on those days? Pack some rain gear, and just take things as they come. And that's about all you can do for Florida this time of year anyway.

We're supposed to be in there Saturday afternoon, so I'm hoping the models hold out and have the stuff pushed out by then. We'll see.

 

[WillAustin]

It's just water... This will be our first trip, and DS6 is so excited - rain isn't gong to ruin it for us. Even on Thursday. ;-) Like I said, it's just water.

Yes! We'll be there right in the middle of it and won't let it ruin our trip.

 

[KelleyGirl]

I think I could handle the rain, its the lightning that ruins my day! Don't get discouraged - thinking about the bad weather is worse than being it! Pack and have fun!

 

[mesaboy2]

I think I might just revisit this thread at the end of the week and see how true these forecasts turned out.

 

[2boysmom1998]

Yes! We'll be there right in the middle of it and won't let it ruin our trip.

Which park are you planning on going to on Thursday?

 

[OKW Lover]

I think I might just revisit this thread at the end of the week and see how true these forecasts turned out.

...and how badly people's plans were really impacted.

 

[lupp2217]

We are going to EPCOT Thursday. I think it is a great rainy day park because so many attractions are inside. The World, however, may pose a problem to trek around. I won't let it spoil our trip though. We just wear ponchos

 

[pumpernickel]

Take flips and a poncho for each person and you will have a great time.

 

[WillAustin]

Which park are you planning on going to on Thursday?

Thursday is supposed to be EPCOT, but if it really rains, I am reserving the right to rethink that. We will be at the CR, so maybe MK instead.

I will say we are lucky to have enough days on this trip to return to a park on another day. We don't mind getting wet though, and the kids laughed about it last time we got rained on for a while. We have the shoes and clothes for the rainy days. I know it's not what people necessarily expect, but it can still be memorable and fun.

 

[VAtink]

We're heading down tomorrow and we are ready to splash around in some puddles! Our plan, as long as it's just rain and not thunder, is to head off to one of the water parks for the day. Figure if we're going to get soaked we might as well do it in bathing suits!

 

[bigbabyblues]

Which park are you planning on going to on Thursday?

You weren't askng me, but we'll be at HS Thursday. It is my DS' bday and he plans to soend it riding ToT. Lol.

 

[TygerHawks]

Start driving over from Texas Wed evening, fortunatly it doesn't seem to drastically impact that trip. For us, Thursday was an explore day doing DTD and resorts. Headed to MK on Friday. Taking sandals and crocs, ponchos, and extra clothes. Due to the cost of this trip, if it rains then it rains. I am still going to meet characters, ride rides, and eat in the park whether I am dry or drenched. It is a vacation, going to leave the worries behind and make the best out of what happens

 

[2boysmom1998]

You weren't askng me, but we'll be at HS Thursday. It is my DS' bday and he plans to soend it riding ToT. Lol.

Thanks for letting me know. We are doing HS on Wednesday!

 

[Fan of Figment]

Having been through one complete washout of a trip back in May 2009, I definitely empathize with everyone heading down there this week! I found Epcot to be the best park in the rain, HS was the worst. Go to the dollar store now and stock up on ponchos. We went through them pretty quickly. We still had a blast regardless. I have pictures of the kids playing in the Epcot water play areas in the rain. Made a memorable trip for sure! Good luck and hope it turns out better than expected!

 

[2boysmom1998]

Having been through one complete washout of a trip back in May 2009, I definitely empathize with everyone heading down there this week! I found Epcot to be the best park in the rain, HS was the worst. Go to the dollar store now and stock up on ponchos. We went through them pretty quickly. We still had a blast regardless. I have pictures of the kids playing in the Epcot water play areas in the rain. Made a memorable trip for sure! Good luck and hope it turns out better than expected!

Were you able to take very many pictures? We have a Photot Pass and I don't even know if it will make sense to use it. We won't be able to take many pics outside, no magic shots. I'm just heartbroken over this weather. I expeted it to rain but this is going to be too much.

 

[bigbabyblues]

The PP photographers will still be out, and you can use your own camera too. Maybe bring a ziplock bag to keep it in when you aren't using it, so it doesn't get wet. No, your hair probably won't look great (I know mine won't, I'm bringing a ball cap or two), but the trip can still be fun, and you will want to look back on it one day. The rain won't ruin your trip unless you let it. Yes, it will be different than you planned, but it doesn't have to be bad. We can't change it, you just have to go with it.

 

[tink70]

We were there this time last year and the whole week was forecasted for rain. I packed ponchos and lots of hats for bad hair days. It ended up really being one crappy day and the others cleared up nicely. But it was HOT! Like surface of the sun hot.
So I realize there is a weather system making the situation worse, but just prepare for it.
And for the record, I will be there on Friday....
I will most likely be wearing a hat.. Lol

 

[luvmy2babies]

It was supposed to rain from 2:00 on today. It was either a 60% or 70% chance of rain every hour. It's now 9:30 and it hasn't rained yet. We toured Epcot from 10:30 to 6:00. I'm not saying it won't rain. I'm just saying try not to be heartbroken over a forecast.

It hasn't rained on this trip but we had 4 straight days of rain on our last one. The day TS Debby dropped her worst was probbaly our best day.

Just be prepared for the storm and the heat behind it. When Debby finally rolled out, , but we hit the pool that and were good to go after that.

 

[Chicago262]

We arrive on Wednesday. I went out and bought waterproof Teva sandals today. Hoping for the best, too!

 

[2boysmom1998]

Went out and got Crocs for everyone today, some extra rain ponchos too. Hope we don't have to use the rain ponchos too much!