While I was recently visiting Universal Studios Orlando we had a rainstorm and I asked one of the employees about ride closures. They told me that the rides stay open if it is just raining. If there is lightening within five miles of the park then they will close all of the outdoor rides, but indoor rides will remain open. Bring a poncho or a lightweight rain jacket. If there is any chance of rain in the forecast it is wise to bring a poncho or rain jacket with you to the park.
You can store it in a locker until you need it. A poncho or jacket will be easier to wear while still going on rides, as opposed to an umbrella.
Bringing one you already own will also save you from shelling out a lot of money for the ones they sell at the park. Even if you have a poncho your feet are likely to get wet anyway as there will be large puddles and pools of water. Sneakers and socks will not feel very good on your feet soaking wet and flip flops might be hard to walk in when they are slippery.
A sturdy sandal with straps, or even water shoes, are a good choice for staying comfortable and safe. Wear quick drying clothes. With all of the lightweight, quick drying clothing options available it is easy to find some attractive and comfortable options that will dry quickly if they get wet.
These are great options for the Florida heat in general, as they wick away sweat and help keep you cool when it is not raining. I saw many people walking around with bathing suit tops once it started raining as well. While it was an incredibly wet day at the park, we discovered there are so many benefits to visit a theme park on those wet and rainy days!
Almost no lines — When it rains at a theme park, the ride lines are rarely full. It literally felt like we were walking right on up through the queue and onto the ride. With the incredibly short wait times, we took advantage of the opportunity to ride on our favorites a couple of times, before moving on to the next big ride.
My favorite ride from the day was Griffon — a free fall dive coaster. Then, the coaster is released and you find yourself screaming harder than you ever have in your life as you drop in a degree free fall at 75 mph. It definitely pushes the rush and excitement of thrill roller coasters to a whole new level. To be able to literally walk onto a ride like this, twice in a row, is unheard of, and worth the rain every time! I would pick a cool day, even a wet and rainy day, over a hot and humid day every time.
You will actually see the other attractions — Sometimes, a visit to the theme park means hit as many big coasters as possible and go-go-go until you crash. They have animals in the park including eagles, wolves, and our favorite the Lorikeet exhibit where you could feed the birds and they would fly right to you. They have a couple of animal shows to learn more about the different animals at the park. They even had massive Clydesdale horses out for a photo opp. This park is really so much more than just coasters.
You can also check out some of their performances including the All For One production under the stars with sword fights and loaded with action. You might even end the night with a Fireworks show or a concert on select evenings. For us, that was the tea cups ride, Turkish Delight. We had a blast spinning around and around and trying and the whole world around us, with all its downpour, was the farthest thing from our minds. Busch Gardens even hosts concerts in the park throughout the summer that are included with your ticket admission price.
We were there the day MercyMe came to the park. While the fans, ourselves included, huddled under umbrellas in the open amphitheater seating waiting for the showtime to start, there came a point when the band would be coming out soon and it was time for the crowd to embrace the rain.
One of the hosts came out to ask the crowd to collapse all umbrellas before the show began and rallied us up for the amazing band that was there to perform for us that day. There was a special bonding moment for our family—and the crowd—as we sang our hearts out along with MercyMe even with the rain pouring down for the first 15 or so minutes of the show.
Maybe Knott's has better weather forecasters than the National Weather Service, but starting from mid-morning there was basically no rain until about in the afternoon.
I didn't get to the park until about , but I was amazed at how empty the park was. The roller coasters I saw operating had maybe one or two people on board.
I estimate that there were maybe people in the park around noon. Throughout the day I saw ride operators standing around waiting for riders. Popular attractions like Ghost Rider and Hangtime were basically walk-ons. Slow loaders like the stagecoach had no more people waiting than would fit the next ride. Also, the entertainment schedule is very light right now.
The Calico Saloon show, Peanuts meet and greet, and a street show in Ghost Town were the only options on the schedule. For example, at Blackpool Pleasure Beach:. Unless something has changed regarding the crowds at Knotts, weekdays in January have always been totally dead. Actually Knotts pretty much any time other than weekends and holidays not counting Haunt is totally dead.
In the past 15 years every time I have gone to Knotts I have never actually seen any kind of crowd whatsoever. I used to sit on Xcelerator for as many times as I want without having to get off when it was operating , in the middle of the day, and that was the norm even though it was still a relatively big new ride.
Unless it's torrential rain, the crowds are not a lot lighter for a gray, wet day here in Orlando. People still have their designated days to visit a park, so it's either go, or miss out completely. Cold seems to keep the tourists away more I don't mind wandering around in the wet, but riding the coasters is a whole other ball game.
The worst ride of my life literally was on the Mako a couple of years ago.
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