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1. Jungle Cruise, Magic Kingdom

Jungle Cruise

Image: Disney

Everything about the Jungle Cruise is outside so you won’t escape the weather at all here. The queue is often long so you’re left sweating it out by the river for quite a bit before you get onboard. If you’re riding the Jungle Cruise in the rain, be prepared to sit on wet seats. There’s just no way around it. On this attraction, you’re as hot or cold as the weather outside.

2. Kilimanjaro Safaris, Animal Kingdom

Like Jungle Cruise, Kilimanjaro Safaris leaves your exposed to the elements. The queue is shaded but outdoors, and if you don’t have a Fastpass the line is consistently long. The ride, while worth a visit, offers little relief from the elements. The only conciliation is that the animals enjoy the rain far more than most guests and often come out to frolic.

3. Liberty Square Riverboat

The Liberty Square Riverboat and its waiting area are outside with no air conditioning. The ride lasts for 17 minutes and does not offer a place to sit. Depending on where you stand, you may even end up in the sun. There’s no relief from the elements here and you’re on this slow-moving boat for longer than many people anticipate. It’s also worth noting that this is not a means of transportation. For all the time you spend on board, you will still get off in exactly the same place where you got on.

4. Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show

Lights, Motors, Action! Entrance

  Image: Brittany DiCologero

Note: This attraction closed forever in 2016 to make way for Star Wars Land

The Lights, Motors, Action Extreme Stunt Show is entirely outdoors. The bleacher seating is just that, and if you’re already sweaty and uncomfortable, you’ll probably feel even more so after 35 minutes on the stiff seats. This is a popular show so you will be packed in with other guests. When it’s hot, this just adds to the discomfort, as do the numerous explosions and pyrotechnics.

5. Expedition Everest

Image © Disney

Image: Disney

Expedition Everest has a long queue that’s mostly outdoors, as is most of the ride, so you won’t escape the heat or cold. To make things worse, you will only enjoy a three-minute attraction for all the time you spend in line. If the skies look stormy, you may even waste your time in line entirely as the attraction will close if there’s lightning in the vicinity.

If you’re frustrated with the weather during your stay, avoid the worst attractions for escaping uncomfortable conditions and refresh indoors to perk up your day.

 
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Ellen's Energy Adventure is the best napping ride ever!

Good to know. I struggle with the forces if nature. They affect my fibromyalgia with a vengeance. Si I am happy to learn FL is not the right location for me to relocate to. Visit yes, but not stay!

I would have to add another ride for worst in bad weather. Years ago I got stuck on Main Street during a summer rain storm at the Magic Kingdom with a lot of wind. I was watching the train station and the people getting off the train when it came in were totally drenched.

The Hall of Presidents in Liberty Square in the Magic Kingdom and the Carousel Of Progress in Tomorrow Land (also in the Magic Kingdom) are both great long shows in cool, air conditioned comfort and dimmer lighting. Both nice places to relax and cool off.

I really like the people mover. Line is short, ride is cool. if the line is short enough they don't make you get off. To bad they messed up the one in Disneyland, let's hope they fix it.

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