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Does it rain a lot at Disney in October?

In the wet season (June through October) for Florida, it is not uncommon to see afternoon rain showers in the forecast almost every day. Make sure you are prepared for the rain, even if it is clear sunny day when you are heading out to the parks.



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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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In general, Disney World is a 365 day a year operation. It never closes, even for rain, with basically one exception. Hurricanes.

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Below average crowds, average prices, good weather. With kids in school most of the month, crowds during October (the holiday weekend excepted) tend to be pretty low. Combined with the good weather (post-summer) and average prices, this is one of the best times to visit if you can fit it into your schedule.

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Disney's official policy is that it does not offer refunds for rain. What is this? The show must go on, and even when it is rainy, Disney World is open. Now, of course if Disney does happen to close for a weather event (like a hurricane) they will issue refunds then.

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What is this? The show must go on, and even when it is rainy, Disney World is open. Now, of course if Disney does happen to close for a weather event (like a hurricane) they will issue refunds then. But, if it is just a rainy day at Disney, the parks will remain open and no rain checks or refunds will be given.

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Disneyland in the Rain Park Operations Disneyland Resort is open rain or shine and many guests still make it to the parks during the rain because they don't want to miss out on their vacation time. There are a few attractions that will close during rain, but many remain open and Genie+ still works in the rain too.

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The rain keeps the crowds away, so the lines are shorter! Only a few attractions are closed when it's actually raining, so you can get a lot done and even walk on some rides! Just go prepared for the rain and enjoy the shorter lines and less people!

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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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Below average crowds, average prices, good weather. With kids in school most of the month, crowds during October (the holiday weekend excepted) tend to be pretty low. Combined with the good weather (post-summer) and average prices, this is one of the best times to visit if you can fit it into your schedule.

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The following will close during rain:
  • Expedition Everest.
  • Kali River Rapids.
  • Kilimanjaro Safaris.
  • TriceraTop Spin.
  • Wildlife Express Train.


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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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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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They remain open if there is rain without lightning. Very rarely, they will close for air temperature reasons, like if the outdoor temperature won't be getting out of the 40s during the day. And of course if there are hurricane warnings, guests will be kept away from the pools.

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While a rainy day in the parks is better than not being in the parks, I understand the choice to reschedule. Disneyland tickets are nonrefundable.

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You will often find us splashing around during a mid-day break, having an evening swim or even enjoying the attractions at the Disney Water Parks all year round. I am happy to let you know that all of the Disney Resort hotel pools are open year round.

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Crowds will remain elevated across the board as Halloween transitions to Christmas. However, attendance won't be as high as Thanksgiving or Christmas. Nevertheless, November is a good month to visit Walt Disney World due to mild weather, moderate crowds much of the month, and the start of the holiday season!

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The next cheapest time to visit Disney World would be late August through early September and non-holiday weekdays during October, November, and December. Let's examine the least expensive dates for a vacation in 2023 and why these season dates are cheaper.

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