Make the most of your Disney vacation, even when it rains. Often times in Florida the rain showers are just in passing. When it starts to rain here are the 15 best attractions to head to and wait for the rain to pass, instead of leaving the park. These 15 attractions are perfect for a passing shower.
Magic Kingdom
1. Carousel of Progress – See how technology has changed as you follow one family through the 20th century.
Location: Tomorrowland
Attraction will keep you dry for: 20 minutes
2. Country Bear Jamboree – This country show with hilarious Audio-Animatronics bears is great for all ages
Location: Frontierland
Attraction will keep you dry for: 16 minutes
3. Enchanted Tiki Room – Watch the first Audio-Animatronics show ever created for Disney,
Location: Adventureland
Attraction will keep you dry for: 15 minutes + a preshow
4. The Hall of Presidents – Watch all the U.S. Presidents as Audio-Animatronics under one roof.
Location: Liberty Square
Attraction will keep you dry for: 30 minutes + entry way with plaques to read.
5. Haunted Mansion – Enter if you dare for a ride on your own Doom Buggy.
Location: Liberty Square
Attraction will keep you dry for: 8 minutes + a mostly covered queue and indoor preshow.
6. it’s a small world – Travel the world with singing dolls and s song sure to be stuck in your head the rest of the day.
Location: Fantasyland
Attraction will keep you dry for: 10minutes + covered queue.
7. Monster’s Inc. Laugh Floor – Step inside for a hilarious comedy show with Monster’s Inc. Characters including host, Mike Wazowski.
Location: Tomorrowland
Attraction will keep you dry for: 15 minutes
Epcot
8. American Adventure – This show featuring Audio-Animatronics can accommodate 1,024 guests, so you can duck in here any time of say with little to no wait.
Location: America Pavilion in the World Showcase
Attraction will keep you dry for: 28 minutes + a large lobby inside
9. Living with the Land – Get a behind the scenes boat ride through the greenhouses at The Land Pavilion and more.
Location: The Land Pavilion, Future World
Attraction will keep you dry for: 14 minutes + the Land Pavilion is fun to explore with food options and also hosts Soarin’
Hollywood Studios
10. Disney Junior Dance Party! – Sing and dance with Vampirina and more at the Disney Junior Dance Party! The new show features special effects, songs to get you dancing and Characters. Everyone is invited to the party by host Finn Fiesta and DJ Deejay!
Location: Animation Courtyard
Attraction will keep you dry for: 20 minutes
11. Voyage of the Little Mermaid – Disney’s The Little Mermaid is retold using puppets, live performers, special effects, movie clips and even stars the Little Mermaid herself.
Location: Animation Courtyard
Attraction will keep you dry for: 17 minutes
Animal Kingdom
12. Festival of the Lion King – Watch a live action performance retelling the story of Disney’s The Lion King.
Location: Harambe Theater located in Africa
Attraction will keep you dry for: 30 minutes
13. Finding Nemo – The Musical – Watch a live action performance retelling the story of Disney’s Finding Nemo.
Location: DinoLand U.S.A.
Attraction will keep you dry for: 40 minutes
14. Avatar – Flight of Passage – Take a breathtaking ride on the back of a banshee.
Location: Pandora – World of Avatar
Attraction will keep you dry for: 5 minutes + a preshow and this attraction is not uncommon to have 2+ wait times. The incredible queue makes this a great line to wait on a rainy day.
15. Na’Vi River Journey – Take a peaceful boat ride through Valley of Mo’ara and all its incredible caves, plants and creatures.
Location: Pandora – World of Avatar
Attraction will keep you dry for: 5 minutes, however this attraction currently experiences longer than average waits as well.
Thanks, Sara
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