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Rainy days and video games: Find refuge from the storms at DisneyQuest, a 5-floor, indoor theme park.<\/p><\/div>\n

By Deborah Bowen<\/em><\/p>\n

Floridians toss around a familiar saying during the summer months: “Don\u2019t like the weather? Wait 10 minutes.” And nowhere is that more evident than the daily thunderstorms that strike from June to August. Fortunately, these storms tend to be brief and cooling. But they can certainly impact a fun day at Walt Disney World<\/a> if there\u2019s not a backup plan ready for action.<\/p>\n

My first suggestion would beto \u201cKeep Calm and Carry On.\u201d Come armed with ponchos (or purchase them at the park) and hang out. Pick a good, long indoor attraction — or commit to a longer queue — and ride out the weather.<\/p>\n

You\u2019d be amazed at how quickly the parks clear out at the threat of rain, and how much more you\u2019ll be able to see and do!\u00a0 Do note:\u00a0 If you plan on this approach, please make sure that every person in your travel party is wearing water-friendly footwear like flip-flops or Crocs. There is nothing more uncomfortable than navigating a park with wet socks and shoes.<\/p>\n

But if you have little ones or are on stroller duty, the idea of marching around in the rain may be pretty unappealing. Easy. Head back to your resort for some downtime. Explore your hotel, check out the d\u00e9cor (and hidden Mickeys) or stop by the check-in desk to learn about a host of family activities.<\/p>\n

Hop on Disney\u2019s famous “Highway in the Sky.” You can take the resort monorail loop and get off at each stop. Make sure you try the Epcot route once, too. It\u2019s a pretty ride from the Transportation and Ticket Center over undeveloped wetlands and around Future World. Since the monorail stations are all covered, there\u2019s no chance of getting wet.<\/p>\n

DisneyQuest is a great indoor option that will take up an entire day. State of the art video games highlight this air-conditioned electronic paradise. It\u2019s especially fun to design and ride your own crazy roller coaster; whip up one that makes Rock \u2018n\u2019 Roller Coaster look tame!<\/p>\n

And finally\u2026 head to the spa.\u00a0 Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort<\/a> boasts a gorgeous spa that welcomes the weary traveler with soothing massages, refreshing facials and rejuvenating pedicures. While these are definitely not for the younger set, surely grownups will appreciate the incredible restorative power of an hour of blissful pampering.<\/p>\n

The rains in Florida should, by no means, deter you from planning your summer getaway to Walt Disney World. They are predictable, and that helps make them manageable. Besides, they\u2019re usually over by the time nighttime events are slated to start, and it\u2019s nice to have the temperature drop a dozen degrees before the night heats up with fireworks, parades, dancing and cocktails.<\/p>\n

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