When you picture your Disney World vacation, you're probably imagining a beautiful, sunny, clear day where you can't wait to ride Splash Mountain to cool off a little bit.
So it may throw you for a loop when you're about to head out to the park and hear that it's going to rain -- and thunder.
Or worse, that you're happily roaming about the park in great weather, when, with little warning, you suddenly find yourself in a downpour. You not only have to run for cover, but also figure out how to change your carefully-planned itinerary.
It may not be the ideal situation, but fortunately your Disney vacation doesn't need to be ruined when it rains.
When is the Rainy Season at Disney World?
According to TripSavvy, the wettest months in the Orlando area are:
- August
- July
- June
- September
During the summer months, an afternoon thunderstorm is not at all unusual. The good news is that these storms bring a drop in temperature with them (nature's way of helping you stay cool at Disney World in the summer).
What Should I Wear to Disney World When it Rains?
Basically, you want light clothing that won't get soggy and heavy. In other words, a cotton hoodie with denim shorts would not be a good choice.
Dressing in layers is a good idea because you can take off your outer layer of clothing if it gets wet.
A baseball cap can help keep the rain off your face.
Mickey Mouse Old Comic Prints Baseball Cap
Disney Girls Princess Characters Cotton Baseball CapDisney Minnie Mouse Bow Ears Baseball HatDisney Mickey Mouse Hibiscus Floral Baseball Cap
And it goes without saying that you should always have some rain ponchos on hand, whether it's the "rainy season" or not. (Ask me how I know this.)
Of course, if it is the rainy season, or if the forecast looks particularly bad, you might want to be prepared with something more sturdy than a disposable poncho. This a particularly good idea if you're an "outdoorsy" person in general and could use a good poncho for when you're going hiking or camping.
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✅ What are the Best Shoes for Rain at Disney?
Basically, you want shoes that will dry quickly. Walking around for hours is soggy socks and shoes is going to make your feet very unhappy and is likely to give you blisters.
If you're wearing socks, having an extra pair with you is a good idea.
OluKai Men's Ohana Sandals
OluKai Ohana Men's Beach Sandals
These muti-purpose men's sandals are water resistant, quick drying, and come in 19 different colors.
Several reviewers said these were "the best flip=flops they'd ever owned" and loved the arch support, soft straps, and overall style of the shoe.
Amazon reviewer David J. Winkowski said these shoes "saved his vacation":
I love these sandals / flip-flops. I paid $64.99 for them and was desperate because I was going to Guam for a 3-week vacation and was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis. When in Guam I wear flip-flops the whole time I am there and my other flip-flops would have caused so much pain that I was that it would have ruined my vacation.
I used these flip-flops for the whole three weeks and I experienced no pain what so ever! They were very comfortable. My son and I even went on a two mile hike after it had rained and I did the hike in these flip-flops. My son also wore flip-flops and he was slipping and sliding all over the place.
These flip-flops gripped so well that I was truly impressed. I used them to walk over lava rocks many times and looking at the soles you can’t even tell. I even used them in the ocean and made a point to throughly clean them after, hoping that the salt water didn’t ruin them. Well after three weeks of use, they look as good as when I bought them.
Even though they were comfortable right out of the box, the soles molded to my feet over the three week and were even more comfortable which is just unbelievable. I will admit that if it wasn’t for being so desperate because of my circumstance I would never had paid $64.99 for a pair of flip-flops, but I now will never buy any other.
Teva Women's Tirra Sandal
Teva Women's Tirra Athletic Sandal
The Teva Tira is Amazon's Choice in the "Comfort sandal for women" category.
They are a sporty sandal that comes in 28 different colors, so there's sure to be one to match your favorite outfits.
Reviewers loved how the Tirra sandal:
- Were a great fit for wide feet
- Had multiple adjustable parts
- Provided great arch support
- Eliminated the pain of plantar fasciitis
Amazon reviewer Alex Bougherie loves her Tevas Tirra:
I bought these as a replacement for the pair I've had for 4 years and have literally put hundreds of miles through rivers, hiking, swimming, running, and exploring on.
These TEVA's are beasts and will last you so long. I seriously beat my old pair up and included some pics of my old ones next to these new ones so you can see how they wear in.
These are the most comfortable sandals and don't slip or rub anywhere. No hot spots! No breaking in!
I'm not sure if they're meant to get wet as a few small parts are suede, but I did get my old pair wet all the time and they have been completely fine. I live in Florida so I literally wear these almost every single day year round, in the rain, etc.
I have so many problems with my feet and have had reconstructive surgery and I don't find many shoes in general comfy, but I could sleep in these! If you're wondering if these are worth the money compared to cheaper brands, they are!
KEEN Women's Newport H2 Sandal
KEEN Women's Newport H2 Closed Toe Water Sandals
The Keen Newport Sandals are a very popular, sporty shoe with 100% polyester webbing and a hydrophobic mesh lining so they can stand up to rain and dry out quickly.
They come in over 40 color combinations, including:
- Hot coral and yellow
- Neutral grey and beet red
- Azure blue stripe
- Midnight navy and Alaskan blue
- Real teal and vapor
This is a great shoe for you if you enjoy hiking, kayaking, camping, and other similar sports.
Amazon reviewer Nicole says her Keen Newports held up great during her very rainy Disney trip:
I bought these for our trip to Disney. We did 5 full (10-12hr) days walking the parks in a row and not one blister. I had no pain and my feet and legs felt great! I absolutely LOVE these shoes!
It downpoured for 3 straight days while in the parks...walking through puddles, standing in water, wet feet...dried out mostly by the next morning...no wrinkly feet, still no blisters. Would recommend to anyone. These are amazing shoes!!
Native Kid's Jefferson Slip-On Sneaker
The Native Slip-On Sneaker is waterproof and comes in a range of kids' sizes, for toddler to "big kid" (approximately 12 years old).
Parents love how:
- The shoe is durable
- Their toddler can put the shoes on by themself
- The shoes don't slip off
- They're easy to clean
Kids, meanwhile, love how the shoes look and feel.
Amazon reviewer Wife says these shoes are practical no matter what the weather:
Natives are my kids go-to shoe for my toddlers year round. My daughter loves the Hollywood pink color and always wants to wear them. My son has the navy blue which goes with everything.
They both wear them daily and they hold up perfectly. Rain or shine these are wonderful! Look great and very practical. Love that they have arch support too!
Stride Rite Water Shoe
Stride Rite Made 2 Play Water Shoe
Amazon reviewer John Meissner says:
This is the second pair I’ve gotten for my son. These are great! Especially at Disney World where getting wet or playing is splash pad areas is on the agenda ... Hold up great to the abuse that my 6 year old puts his shoes through and he outgrows them before they wear out.
The Best Shoes for Disney World
Should I Buy a Rain Cover for Our Stroller?
Yeah, I would, especially if you have a child under the age of 2.
They aren't very expensive and it's one of those things you might kick yourself about not when you get stuck in a sudden downpour. Plus you can use it again in "real life."
The Bemece Universal Stroller Rain Cover pictured below is a Best Seller with high ratings on Amazon.
It has:
- A large see-through window to keep your baby happy
- A waterproof zipper so that rain doesn't seep in
- Velcro straps to keep the cover from sliding off
- Air holes on both sides of the rain cover
Reviewers liked how the Bemece was easy to use and goes all the way down to the stroller wheels. Some also mentioned that putting the stroller cover on helped their baby sleep, which can certainly be another plus.
Amazon Reviewer Cassandra posted a photo of her rain cover and says she highly recommends it:
So I was super excited to go to Disneyland for the Food and Wine Festival. It's an outside event, and you walk through one of the parks picking up food and drinks.
So when I found out it was going to pour, I knew I needed a cover for my daughter's stroller. We bought this cover, and I didn't have the highest expectations. I just needed it to keep her dry. That was all. I was STUNNED at how much I ended up loving this product!
So it was definitely pouring when we were there. I had to wear a poncho, and that barely kept me dry.
My daughter, however? She was completely dry and loving the rain! She sat in her stroller under her cover, and just watched the rain fall down around her. We would take her out of the stroller by unzipping the front panel. We gave her a little extra fresh air by opening the mesh sections in the upper corners.
This cover never came close to falling off the stroller, as there was Velcro that kept it attached to the stroller. (I have a Graco Modes Stroller, and it was a perfect fit)
On the other hand, if you're both handy and frugal, you want to try putting something together yourself.
Kaismahma from the Disboards had good results with her makeshift stroller cover:
We bought a clear shower curtain liner from Ikea and a couple larger clips (bigger than a clothes pins) from the dollar store. It rolled up nicely and we could cover the entire stroller very easily and we tossed it when we left.
With the canopy and the curtain over the stroller our dd had plenty of breathing room and did not feel as encased as she would have with the actual stroller cover.
We used it every day we were in Disney. When hot in use we rolled it up and clipped it too the stroller.
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