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MinnieMommy07 · 09-22-2009, 09:40 AM

Which resort is it best to be stranded in? The worst?

polkadotminnie · 09-22-2009, 09:53 AM

AKL would be great to be stranded in. It is all under one roof so no need to get wet to refill your mug. There are lots of activities at the lodge. You can sit on the balcony and watch the animals in the rain.

POLy was awful when it rained. We got soaked going to the main bldg.

TagsMissy · 09-22-2009, 10:24 AM

Why would you be stranded if there was some rain... you won't melt!

♥♥LittleSeaRose♥♥ · 09-22-2009, 10:39 AM

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♥♥LittleSeaRose♥♥ · 09-22-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TagsMissy

Why would you be stranded if there was some rain... you won't melt!

I can see rain putting a damper on vacation especially if you have your hair and makeup done and you were looking forward to some time at the pool sunning your skin.

pooh2001 · 09-22-2009, 11:11 AM

At any resort ask the front desk if they have any games - normally they may have coloring books, checkers/chess, deck of cards to lend, use, borrow.

BUT - the Parks are great in the rain.
If it is a warm day - wear flip flops, sandels or crocks which can dry quickly.
EPCOT has lots of inside activities.
Even MK can be great running between the rain drops.

Tour a resort - AKL and WL I think offer free tours - just ask at your resorts front desk.

Ride the monorail, go to DTD or visit gift shops in all the resorts - great fun items to buy/look at which are resort related. AKL has nice wood animals, POFQ has Mardi Gras items, CR has(had a great Disney themed home goods store, YC/BC has nautical themed items, and the list goes on......

Consider the Parks - they empty out and you will have a great time on the inside rides.

inthemood · 09-22-2009, 11:14 AM

I'm not sure rain would get you stranded, but a hurricane sure would!!

We were stuck in the WL during hurricane Jeanne.
It was a great time!!! our trip was extended 2 days and WDW was wonderful in accommodating us all!
Not so sure if it was then, but it is now the highlight of that trip!

I would say, any room at a Deluxe resort, with a lobby in the same building.

HTH

Tony-NJ · 09-22-2009, 11:28 AM

Rain shouldn't keep you stranded in a resort. It rained 8 out of 11 days of our last trip - buy ponchos - where flip flops or shoes that easily dry and have fun.

pooh2001 · 09-22-2009, 11:32 AM

The Dolphin is hurriane ready - when it was built - hurricanes were considered when it was buildt.

Florida hurricane season, -> peaks from August to October

justcantwait · 09-22-2009, 11:49 AM

When we arrived at WL last June, it was raining. Rained the whole day. Since we didn't want to go to the parks in the rain on our first day there, and our room wasn't ready yet, we walked around the resort, did the Hidden Mickey scavenger hunt (or at least tried - it's hard!), checked out the gift shop, and hung out on the couches on the various floors, and the rocking chairs by the fireplace. It was cozy, kept the kids occupied, and gave us a better understanding of the layout of the resort while we killed some time. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I had to! HTH

Kathy

Baltazar · 09-22-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TagsMissy

Why would you be stranded if there was some rain... you won't melt!

Ha ha ha, indeed.

Rain never stranded us, a tornado warning closed the monorail so we were stuck at the transportation center for a bit. The ferry was running so we went to MK. We were soaked clean through but it was August.

broberts · 09-22-2009, 12:04 PM

I would think one of the monorail resorts. You could easily go from one to the other without getting out in the elements.

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 09-22-2009, 02:38 PM

I would say the best one is the Contemporary Tower, because everything is located in one building.

As for the worst one I would say that could be any of the WDW Resorts where you need to walk outside when going to you're room.

djblu883 · 09-22-2009, 03:50 PM

Thete is no bad placed to be stuck in the rain at Disney! I got stuck outside during a hard rain on BTMR and got soaked before we could get our ponchos out of our packs but we just laughed and kept on going!!! Heck you are washable what is the problem???? Lol

buzznina · 09-22-2009, 03:58 PM

Unless it's pouring rain, we just keep on going. On a rainy day we like to go to AK because the animals seem to move around more & Epcot becasue they have a lot of inside areas. I cannot wear flip flops on rainy days, once my feet get wet they start sliding all over the place in my flops

I usually a couple of pairs of tennis shoes. As for resorts, AKL, GF and CR would be my top 3.

09-22-2009, 09:40 AM	#1
MinnieMommy07 Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 398	Hope this doesn't happen..but if it was a rainy day... Which resort is it best to be stranded in? The worst? __________________

09-22-2009, 09:53 AM	#2
polkadotminnie I still like the idea of a glass slipper I'd love a Mickey bar right now! It would be great fun to grant pixie dust to an unsuspecting family Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: AL Posts: 1,906	AKL would be great to be stranded in. It is all under one roof so no need to get wet to refill your mug. There are lots of activities at the lodge. You can sit on the balcony and watch the animals in the rain. POLy was awful when it rained. We got soaked going to the main bldg. __________________ Have a Magical Day!!!!

09-22-2009, 10:24 AM	#3
TagsMissy Counting down the days... It's not always easy being the wife of a soldier. Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 3,903	Why would you be stranded if there was some rain... you won't melt! __________________ Me& Hubby/79-95 Numerous Disneyland Trips/98 - POFQ /08 - POR/09 - POR, SSR, AKV Kidani & BLT/11 - BWV & BLT - Celebrating my hubby's 40th!/12 - Aulani & Disneyland & Club 33 Anniversary Celebration /13 May DL & Wonder Pacific Coast Cruise & Sept BLT/BWV / 14 Aug Fantasy Cruise

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09-22-2009, 11:11 AM	#6
pooh2001 been there, done that, TRYING to go back Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 100 Aker Woods Posts: 6,780	At any resort ask the front desk if they have any games - normally they may have coloring books, checkers/chess, deck of cards to lend, use, borrow. BUT - the Parks are great in the rain. If it is a warm day - wear flip flops, sandels or crocks which can dry quickly. EPCOT has lots of inside activities. Even MK can be great running between the rain drops. Tour a resort - AKL and WL I think offer free tours - just ask at your resorts front desk. Ride the monorail, go to DTD or visit gift shops in all the resorts - great fun items to buy/look at which are resort related. AKL has nice wood animals, POFQ has Mardi Gras items, CR has(had a great Disney themed home goods store, YC/BC has nautical themed items, and the list goes on...... Consider the Parks - they empty out and you will have a great time on the inside rides. __________________ The Pooh Crew & tigger bullseye Past resorts:Dolphin (EPCOT view), CR tower (MK view), WL (pool view), Dolphin (pool view), Dolphin (resort view), CSR (Rancho - quick visit)

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09-22-2009, 11:14 AM	#7
inthemood My dad called me POOHEY Loves KEEN sandals Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Not close enough.... Posts: 397	I'm not sure rain would get you stranded, but a hurricane sure would!! We were stuck in the WL during hurricane Jeanne. It was a great time!!! our trip was extended 2 days and WDW was wonderful in accommodating us all! Not so sure if it was then, but it is now the highlight of that trip! I would say, any room at a Deluxe resort, with a lobby in the same building. HTH __________________ DH Me DS DD WL 2003,2004,2005,2006,2007 CBR 2008 2009 2006DCL .. 7Day ...Magic "Nine planets around the sun, only one does the sun embrace. ."

09-22-2009, 11:28 AM	#8
Tony-NJ Ready for Spring!!! Needs at least 8 hours Loves weeping willows Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Bloomfield, NJ Posts: 6,931	Rain shouldn't keep you stranded in a resort. It rained 8 out of 11 days of our last trip - buy ponchos - where flip flops or shoes that easily dry and have fun.

09-22-2009, 11:32 AM	#9
pooh2001 been there, done that, TRYING to go back Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: 100 Aker Woods Posts: 6,780	The Dolphin is hurriane ready - when it was built - hurricanes were considered when it was buildt. Florida hurricane season, -> peaks from August to October __________________ The Pooh Crew & tigger bullseye Past resorts:Dolphin (EPCOT view), CR tower (MK view), WL (pool view), Dolphin (pool view), Dolphin (resort view), CSR (Rancho - quick visit)

09-22-2009, 11:49 AM	#10
justcantwait DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Connecticut Shoreline Posts: 644	When we arrived at WL last June, it was raining. Rained the whole day. Since we didn't want to go to the parks in the rain on our first day there, and our room wasn't ready yet, we walked around the resort, did the Hidden Mickey scavenger hunt (or at least tried - it's hard!), checked out the gift shop, and hung out on the couches on the various floors, and the rocking chairs by the fireplace. It was cozy, kept the kids occupied, and gave us a better understanding of the layout of the resort while we killed some time. I'd do it again in a heartbeat if I had to! HTH Kathy __________________ Me DH DS(14) DD(10)

09-22-2009, 12:04 PM	#12
broberts Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 383	I would think one of the monorail resorts. You could easily go from one to the other without getting out in the elements. __________________ [img]http://www.********************/timers/tickers/svq6iae59iirapa5.png[/img]

09-22-2009, 02:38 PM	#13
CR Resort Fan 4 Life DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 39,674	I would say the best one is the Contemporary Tower, because everything is located in one building. As for the worst one I would say that could be any of the WDW Resorts where you need to walk outside when going to you're room.

09-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#14
djblu883 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa,Alabama Posts: 2,205	Rain Thete is no bad placed to be stuck in the rain at Disney! I got stuck outside during a hard rain on BTMR and got soaked before we could get our ponchos out of our packs but we just laughed and kept on going!!! Heck you are washable what is the problem???? Lol __________________ Oct. 18-24th is fall, hoping for FREE dining....it's a gamble but well worth the fun of trying yet a new to me resort

09-22-2009, 03:58 PM	#15
buzznina DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: The White Sugar Beaches of the Florida Panhandle, 7 hours away from the Magic Place. Posts: 1,339	Unless it's pouring rain, we just keep on going. On a rainy day we like to go to AK because the animals seem to move around more & Epcot becasue they have a lot of inside areas. I cannot wear flip flops on rainy days, once my feet get wet they start sliding all over the place in my flops I usually a couple of pairs of tennis shoes. As for resorts, AKL, GF and CR would be my top 3. __________________ DW DH DD(7) DD(2):tink AKL-SV(2), POLY, GF, CR, POFQ(3), POR(6)(RGR(2)), CSR(10), CBR, FW CABINS, POP(3), ASMU(2), ASSP, ASMO

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