Universal/IOA Inclement Weather Policy

[speller95]

Hi all!
My family and I will be leaving for our Universal trip on Friday, and there is a 60% chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday, and a 50% chance on Monday. What is the inclement weather policy for rides (especially coasters) at the two parks? I know that Universal Studios is mostly indoors, however IOA is outdoors, so I was just wondering when would the outside rides shut down?

TIA,
Nick

 

[macraven]

if lightening is within a # of miles away, coasters shut down, water taxis shut down.

i have been on plenty of outdoor rides in the ride.
the steady, beating down on your face rain........

 

[escriven75]

The pools too....if they see lightning you have to leave the entire pool area not just get out of the water.

 

[bumbershoot]

If they get reports of lightning in something like 5 miles radius from the area then pools close and rides and water axis. Same as Disney with the pools fwiw.

 

[lborne]

Rip Ride Rocket closes for a light shower and then they have to run every train (5 usually) once empty.

 

[flateacher]

Hi all!
My family and I will be leaving for our Universal trip on Friday, and there is a 60% chance of rain on Saturday and Sunday, and a 50% chance on Monday. What is the inclement weather policy for rides (especially coasters) at the two parks? I know that Universal Studios is mostly indoors, however IOA is outdoors, so I was just wondering when would the outside rides shut down?

TIA,
Nick

The rain will mostly be afternoon - maybe even after 3. We are in our summertime rain pattern. Look for afternoon thunderstorms. The mornings should be ok - but hot. As the day heats up the clouds will build. So you should be ok riding the roller coasters etc. until it starts thundering/lightning.

 

[speller95]

The rain will mostly be afternoon - maybe even after 3. We are in our summertime rain pattern. Look for afternoon thunderstorms. The mornings should be ok - but hot. As the day heats up the clouds will build. So you should be ok riding the roller coasters etc. until it starts thundering/lightning.

I'm from Louisiana, I know all about heat! But that was very useful, thank you!

 

[speller95]

Rip Ride Rocket closes for a light shower and then they have to run every train (5 usually) once empty.

Are you saying that Rip Ride Rockit closes even if it's just raining?

 

[rangebob]

Yes, I've seen it close with just rain going. Not a light rain but heavier rain.

 

[lborne]

It closed on us this weekend during a sun shower - light rain and the sun was shining.

 

[nkereina]

Are you saying that Rip Ride Rockit closes even if it's just raining?

It did for us. No thunder or lightning, just rain. It was a steady rain but by no means a downpour. We were actually seated in the car, car moving with lap bars secure, when all of sudden it came to a halt and they made us get off because the rain had picked up a bit.