Leaving on Wednesday... HELP - The DIS Discussion Forums

redsoxman119 · 09-19-2010, 08:42 PM

Hi Everyone!

I am leaving for WDW this Wednesday! We are so excited going down there. My question is when looking at the weather on weather.com it says chance of rain/showers every day while I am down there (22 - 29). I then look at accuweather.com and every day is sunny but one. Which one is more accurate in your opinion?

My first ever MNSSHP on 9/23!!!

vicki_c · 09-19-2010, 08:45 PM

I like weatherunderground the best. I don't know where their forecast models come from. But I also used those for hurricane tracking when living in Florida and thought they were the most comprehensive.

Look there and see what they have to say.

Raenstoirm · 09-19-2010, 08:45 PM

It rains every afternoon (plus or minus) in September. It usually only rains for a little while though.

redsoxman119 · 09-19-2010, 08:51 PM

Thanks for the help! I never have gone in September before, I have always gone in February. Glad to see some Halloween decorations!

PirateKate · 09-19-2010, 08:54 PM

It looks like both sites are predicting possible afternoon storms. That is pretty normal Florida weather. It may rain for about fifteen or twenty minutes, usually in the afternoon and then it will clear back up. When I lived Florida, we actually sometimes looked forward to the afternoon rain, as it would help cool everything down a bit. I wouldn't worry about it too much.

Have a great time!

momtoejanda · 09-19-2010, 08:55 PM

We are going Thursday, and I have been watching the forecast as well. I know I shouldnt look often but I can say over the past 3 days the forecast for the 23rd-30th has changed probably about 30 times. Dont stress out...bring a poncho and it will only last a short amount of time. I like the forecast that is on there right now, so I am not going to look again!

roxiepenguin · 09-19-2010, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by redsoxman119

Hi Everyone!

I am leaving for WDW this Wednesday! We are so excited going down there. My question is when looking at the weather on weather.com it says chance of rain/showers every day while I am down there (22 - 29). I then look at accuweather.com and every day is sunny but one. Which one is more accurate in your opinion?

My first ever MNSSHP on 9/23!!!

how funny--- you're on our exact trip!

Sam's_Mom · 09-19-2010, 09:34 PM

Our trip is close to those dates too!! The 23rd-29th

momtoejanda · 09-19-2010, 09:42 PM

Sams mom...we are with you 23rd to 30th...see you all there! In the cloudless skies!

maryj11 · 09-19-2010, 09:50 PM

We went Labor Day week this month the weather was calling for thunderstorms almost the whole week. It only rained two times and lasted less then an hour. It was sunny and hot and actually the rain felt good lol.

mwmom · 09-19-2010, 09:58 PM

I have found that the most accurate forecasts I can find when traveling is on the local TV stations. Just search for Orlando News and several of the local news stations will be listed. Go to their weather page and look at the 7 day forecast.

09-19-2010, 08:42 PM	#1
redsoxman119 Disney Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 30	Leaving on Wednesday... HELP Hi Everyone! I am leaving for WDW this Wednesday! We are so excited going down there. My question is when looking at the weather on weather.com it says chance of rain/showers every day while I am down there (22 - 29). I then look at accuweather.com and every day is sunny but one. Which one is more accurate in your opinion? My first ever MNSSHP on 9/23!!!

09-19-2010, 08:45 PM	#2
vicki_c DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 21,632	I like weatherunderground the best. I don't know where their forecast models come from. But I also used those for hurricane tracking when living in Florida and thought they were the most comprehensive. Look there and see what they have to say. __________________ June 1978 - Poly / Nov 1996 - Yacht Club / Jan 2001 - Poly / Jan/Feb 2004 - Wilderness Lodge / 2004-2006: Animal Kingdom Lodge, Nick Hotel, Caribbean Beach, Port Orleans Riverside, HI Sunspree, Buena Vista Suites, Caribe Royale / Jan 2008 - Poly / June 2008 - Saratoga Springs and Villas @ Wilderness Lodge / Nov 2008 -Boardwalk Villas / Dec 2008 - WL, Beach Club Villas and Beach Club / June 2009 - POFQ and Poly / Jan 2010 - AKV, 4 night DCL & BCV / Nov 2010 - POFQ / April 2011 - SSR / Nov 2011 Swan / Jan 2012 - BC/ April 2012 OKW

09-19-2010, 08:45 PM	#3
Raenstoirm BL6 Team Challenge Tracker Lets go get me your numbers! Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Near DC Posts: 3,692	It rains every afternoon (plus or minus) in September. It usually only rains for a little while though. __________________ First trip 1986 and going ever since! Loving our annual passes! Just me (Carla Rae), dh, and the critters Misty, Adonis, Arabella, Charlie, Angel, Timothy, Sebastian, Raja, and Oswald Trying to stay at every resort, but we are creatures of habit! Caribbean Beach/Riverside/Wilderness Lodge/All Star Movies/Beach Club/Contemporary

09-19-2010, 08:54 PM	#5
PirateKate DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paradise Posts: 2,324	It looks like both sites are predicting possible afternoon storms. That is pretty normal Florida weather. It may rain for about fifteen or twenty minutes, usually in the afternoon and then it will clear back up. When I lived Florida, we actually sometimes looked forward to the afternoon rain, as it would help cool everything down a bit. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Have a great time! __________________

09-19-2010, 09:34 PM	#8
Sam's_Mom Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 168	Our trip is close to those dates too!! The 23rd-29th __________________

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09-19-2010, 08:51 PM	#4
redsoxman119 Disney Addict Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 30	Thanks for the help! I never have gone in September before, I have always gone in February. Glad to see some Halloween decorations!

09-19-2010, 08:55 PM	#6
momtoejanda DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,213	We are going Thursday, and I have been watching the forecast as well. I know I shouldnt look often but I can say over the past 3 days the forecast for the 23rd-30th has changed probably about 30 times. Dont stress out...bring a poncho and it will only last a short amount of time. I like the forecast that is on there right now, so I am not going to look again!

09-19-2010, 09:42 PM	#9
momtoejanda DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,213	Sams mom...we are with you 23rd to 30th...see you all there! In the cloudless skies!

09-19-2010, 09:50 PM	#10
maryj11 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,752	We went Labor Day week this month the weather was calling for thunderstorms almost the whole week. It only rained two times and lasted less then an hour. It was sunny and hot and actually the rain felt good lol.

09-19-2010, 09:58 PM	#11
mwmom 5th Time Disney Visitor Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 415	Weather updates I have found that the most accurate forecasts I can find when traveling is on the local TV stations. Just search for Orlando News and several of the local news stations will be listed. Go to their weather page and look at the 7 day forecast.

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