Does Disney monorail run in the rain?

To simplify things, you may want to get to the Magic Kingdom area hotels (Grand Floridian, Polynesian, and Contemporary) and hop amongst them. The monorail connects each of resort and you don't have to get out in the rain.



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The truth is, when it is rainy outside, the parks will be a lot less busy. So if you can handle it, you will often find that you can get a lot done during a storm. But, if you prefer to stay totally out of the rain, there are other things you can do on property that are still a lot of fun.

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The Skyliner doesn't run in bad weather! Having to use an alternative form of transportation can complicate your plans, however, so the possibility of the Skyliner closing is just something to keep in mind if you are planning to visit Disney World during a particularly stormy season (like the summer).

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Lucky for us, ponchos are available for purchase at Disneyland if it starts to pour. Child-size ponchos go for $10 and adult-size ones for $12. But remember, Mirsa: prices and availability of these items are subject to change at any time.

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A notable “exception” is Tower of Terror, which can (ironically) operate through severe weather. With no lightning, its incredibly rare for heavy rain to shut down a ride for very long, if for no other reason than exceptionally heavy rain usually just can't fall that long.

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The wet months at Walt Disney World are June, July, August, and September. During that time, you can expect that it will rain almost every day.

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The wet months at Walt Disney World are June, July, August, and September. During that time, you can expect that it will rain almost every day. Most of the time you will get an intense drenching for an hour in the late afternoon which then passes quickly.

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When Is Rainy Season at Disney World?
  • January: 2.7 inches.
  • February: 2.8 inches.
  • March: 3.8 inches.
  • April: 2.5 inches.
  • May: 3.3 inches.
  • June: 8.7 inches.
  • July: 7.1 inches.
  • August: 7.8 inches.


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The accident occurred when the Pink monorail backed through an improperly aligned switch-beam and struck the Purple monorail. An operator and six passengers were on board the Purple monorail at the time of the collision.

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On July 5, 2009, an operator was killed after Monorail Pink and Monorail Purple collided on the Epcot line near the Transportation and Ticket Center. Before the collision, up to four guests could sit in the front cabin with the operator. After the incident, no passengers are allowed in the operator's cabin.

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Here are some things you may want to consider bringing with you to the parks if rain is in the forecast.
  1. 1) Poncho/Raincoat. ...
  2. 2) Umbrella. ...
  3. 3) Waterproof Shoes. ...
  4. 4) Extra Socks. ...
  5. 5) Ziploc Bags. ...
  6. 6) Washcloth. ...
  7. 7) Athletic Tape. ...
  8. 8) Hat.


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Bottled beverages are also available for purchase throughout Disney World. Bottled waters are typically $3.50 each. Bottled soda is typically $5, offering Coca-Cola products such as Coke, Diet Coke and Sprite.

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Rain means smaller crowds On rainy days most guests decide to forgo visiting the theme parks entirely. This means that the attractions have much shorter wait. In fact, sometimes you practically feel you have the park to yourself.

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Slinky Dog Dash is in Toy Story Land at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Since it's an outdoor attraction, it shuts down in heavy rain and if there's severe weather or lightning in the area. Much of the queue is exposed to the elements, and even the portion of the queue that's covered isn't enclosed. And it can get HOT.

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The truth is, when it is rainy outside, the parks will be a lot less busy. So if you can handle it, you will often find that you can get a lot done during a storm. But, if you prefer to stay totally out of the rain, there are other things you can do on property that are still a lot of fun.

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This probably seems obvious, but the weather can and does affect the Skyliner and how it operates. When it's raining hard or storming, it can close down completely. This is especially true if there is lightning!

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Often Skyliner will start running 30-60 minutes prior to park opening. Ask at your hotel what time it will start running. Don't forget to allow time to board Skyliner during rush hour, wait times can be 15-20 minutes during this period. Yes, another reason to get an early start on your day at Walt Disney World!

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