How to Enjoy a Rainy Day in Animal Kingdom

You can never predict the weather when you go away—especially in Florida, where it can start raining at the drop of a hat. However, you can't let rain ruin your day at Animal Kingdom. Always have a rainy day plan; start by following these steps.

Instructions

1. Do not immediately call it a day and head back to the hotel. Sometimes, the rain will be heavy and only last half an hour and the Florida sun will be back out before you know it. Besides, lots of other people could be panicking and leaving the park, greatly decreasing lines. The majority of rides will continue to run unless there is severe thunder and lightning.

2. Stop worrying about how silly you'll look and buy a poncho. They can be easily folded into a compact size for when the rain stops, and can cover you and most of your belonging when it does rain.

3. Head to an indoor location (but be prepared that this is what the majority of other guests will be doing as well). Shows are a good bet—"Festival of the Lion King" or "Finding Nemo, the Musical" are both shown in enclosed amphitheaters, and offer good distractions from the rain. If you don't mind getting wet in the queue area, you could go to the "It's Tough To Be A Bug" 3D show. If you catch it at an off time early or late in the day, it could be deserted and you could immediately dry off inside the "Tree of Life" where this show is shown.

4. Consider having a meal while it is raining. The Rainforest Cafe is a wild place to dine and shop for all guests, and various other counter top service restaurants throughout the park such as Pizzafari will be able to provide you with covered seating. Gift shops also offer shelter and shopping while waiting for a storm to pass.

5. If you have your poncho, and it's not a torrential downpour, continue your touring as planned. As those unprepared for the rain duck for cover, you can continue walking around the park as desired. Many of the rides will still be running unless it is a severe storm with thunder and lightning, in which case rides such as Expedition Everest, Kilamanjaro Safari and Kali River Rapids may be temporarily closed.

6. If it is still running, head to Kali River Rapids - and even consider riding multiple times. After all, you'll already be wet from the rain so what better time to tackle the rapids?