Looking at NOAA's 5:00 path prediction for Jeanne, the 2pm Monday projection puts it just about at my doorstep. I'm at that point that sticks out in SE North Carolina just above the 2pm dot. :eek:
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Looking at NOAA's 5:00 path prediction for Jeanne, the 2pm Monday projection puts it just about at my doorstep. I'm at that point that sticks out in SE North Carolina just above the 2pm dot. :eek:
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I hope it changes course and heads out to sea.
We are scheduled to fly out of Hartford to Orlando on Sunday morning, I'm watching things closely.
That is not good. I can't belive the how much this storm has bopped around, it's been all over the place. It's making me mad :mad: NO MORE HURRICANES.
And did you see that Ivan was back out in the Gulf of Mexico again as a tropical storm? :eek: How insane is that? Just die out already!
Drummerboy, hope she heads away from you. Keep safe, sending prayers.
We were going to fly in Saturday afternoon. Now I have a big decision to make tomorrow. We stand to loose a few hundred dollars in penalties because of cancellations but what has really gotten me bummed out today is that our grandson is going to be sooo disappointed! We didn't tell hem till last week about our plans and now all he can talk about is Disney and eating lunch with Pooh and Tigger.
Please, if anybody hears of any news post it here.
We're by the 2am Sunday dot :mad: Not only did things just start to get back to normal this week but it's my DD's 3rd birthday. We finally got the plywood down and now it looks like it may have to go back up. DH will be no help this time since he ended up with an umbilical hernia after the last hurricane. He not only did our house but all his construction sites. Good luck to all in this path.
Looks like they've changed the projection, but the wrong direction. It needs to go waaay further east and north. I'm going to start glaring at the projection maps :mad: and hope Jeanne gets the hint.
Since the latest projections have Jeanne heading at Florida again, I'm going to move this to News so we keep all the hurricane discussion in one place.
Hey Drummerboy we were thinking that if everyone put out fans and faced them east maybe we could make it go away. [img]graemlins/silly.gif[/img] I think we've been at work to long already and it's only 10 am :rolleyes:
Jeri Lynn so are we from NY!!! I am tempted to try and fly out early Saturday but don't know if that would be a good move?!?!? I can't believe this!Quote:
Originally posted by Jeri Lynn:
We are scheduled to fly out of Hartford to Orlando on Sunday morning, I'm watching things closely.
Hang in there Drummer!Quote:
Originally posted by drummerboy:
Looking at NOAA's 5:00 path prediction for Jeanne, the 2pm Monday projection puts it just about at my doorstep. I'm at that point that sticks out in SE North Carolina just above the 2pm dot. :eek:
Is that the western portion of southeastern North Carolina or the eastern portion of northwestern South Carolina??? [img]graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/crazy.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/crazy.gif[/img]
Seriously, be careful!
Looks like we got dibs on 8am Monday
As if Mondays weren't bad enough... [img]graemlins/shakehead.gif[/img]
I can't believe it, enough with the hurricanes already. Now Jeanne is headed right for Orlando on Sunday. Not again.
NHC forecast track: Jeanne
Looks like it will come right through the Orlando area. Not again!
Sigh [img]graemlins/shakehead.gif[/img]
OK, I am a Kansas guy... don't know much about hurricanes. Will we be in any real danger at the Poly? Are those buildings built to withstand 100+ MPH winds? My wife is from the Philippines and has survived thirty or forty hurricanes and she says we should go ahead with our plans. I have to admit I am scared. :confused: After all, we will be bringing our 3YO grandson. Loosing a couple days in the parks to rainy weather is one thing but I do not want to put our grandchild in harm's way. Should I stand up to my Filipina and just say "NO"?Quote:
Originally posted by WDWdriver:
Looks like it will come right through the Orlando area.
I hope there's a break after this one for at least a week or two! We leave for WDW next Thursday!
OK, Should I stand up to my Filipina and just say "NO"? </font>[/QUOTE]You will be very safe at the Poly, other than some winds and rain, for a day or two, I don't think you'd be putting your grandson in any real danger. Just be smart about it. Stay inside in the safe areas they instruct you to stay in.Quote:
Originally posted by xpogi:
</font><blockquote>quote:</font><hr />Originally posted by WDWdriver:
Looks like it will come right through the Orlando area.
Stay safe and have an awesome vacation!
We are supposed to fly to Orlando Saturday and begin a Carnival Cruise that afternoon. It has not been cancelled yet. Waiting anxiously.... [img]graemlins/shakehead.gif[/img]
:( Please keep us in your prayers. It is suppsed to come in right around here. We still have damage from the last one that needs to be repaired.
[ September 24, 2004, 07:18 AM: Message edited by: Lizzy ]
I am scheduled to leave tomorrow and I am concerned for my trip but before I go on about our trip my thoughts and prayers go out to all of the great people who live in Florida.
I have concerns for our trip though. We leave Wisconsin tomorrow at 6:00am. As of now all of our plans are still unchanged. My DW says we should go and ride out any storm in the Dixie Landings. I am torn though. The last thing the residents of Florida need is more tourists to care for when they have there own homes and families to worry about.
Plus I hate to put my family in harms way.
What have others done in this situation?
The way things are with this storm, cancellations and closures aren't going to be decided for airlines, businesses, etc 'till at least tonight at the earliest. It all depends on when Jeanne clears the high pressure system to the north of it. If you have flights, cruises, reservations, etc, and the airports or ports close, you can usually reschedule at that point for no penalty. Call your airline, etc. We're supposed to go down for 4 nights at AKL starting next wednesday, this thing needs to hurry up and clear out.
Here we go again... [img]graemlins/shakehead.gif[/img] We're under a hurricane watch this morning as is most of the Florida east coast.
Folks, I would not cancel plans to WDW. The official forecast track as well as most of the models predict Jeanne will skirt the east coast as it moves north. At the very worst, the WDW area will get rain and maybe some wind on Sunday. I would venture to guess that the parks will open on Sunday, but they may open late on Sunday.
The buildings at WDW are built to survive much stronger winds than they have seen this season and Jeanne will not be affecting that area too much, so don't worry, it'll be okay.
Enjoy your trips!
What is her projected strength supposed to be as some comes on shore? I think the last projection I saw she was at a category 2, which is still bad, but much better than a 4 or 5. Is she projected to gain much strength by landfall?
You are all in my thoughts and prayers, lets hope she loops back north and only brushes our coasts with some rain.
Hello,
We made our decision and are flying down to Orlando tomorrow morning instead of Sunday morning. Luckilly making all the hotel, limo and airline changes went off without a problem. The only negative is that we can't sit together on the way down, but that's not that bad.
Stay safe everyone!!
I can't believe this. Three weeks ago we were scheduled to arrive at the World along with Hurricane Frances so we rescheduled. Now I will be arriving this Sunday along with Hurricane Jeanne. I must be a hurricane magnet. Plus I am living through TD Ivan right now.
We are still uncertain about leaving Saturday night for a Sunday arrival. We are driving so we could postpone for a day. How are the locals handling this new storm? Any problems yet?
Hoping she will turn north soon.
Disney is waiving their cancellation policy due to Hurricane Jeanne.
Their Statement:
Guests with reservations arriving between Friday, September 24 and Monday, September 27, 2004, may, if they wish, modify or cancel their reservations by calling 407-W-DISNEY.
Any deposit and cancellation fees will be fully refunded (with the exception of airline tickets issued for a WDTC air inclusive package. For airline modifications or changes, guests should contact the airline directly.) This policy change only applies to guests or Travel Agents who booked their reservation directly through Walt Disney World. Guests who booked a Walt Disney World reservation through another intermediary must contact them directly.
Just heard form Jeanne (no not the storm, Piglet822) and she said from what she has heard so far, the Magic is comming in tonight to Cape Canaveral, then riding out the storm out at sea with no guests, then embarking on Monday from Ft Lauderdale, and the Wonder on Tuesday, also from Ft Lauderdale. That is all she knows about the cruise line so far.
Cruise Line ChangesQuote:
Originally posted by Lizzy:
Just heard form Jeanne (no not the storm, Piglet822) and she said from what she has heard so far, the Magic is comming in tonight to Cape Canaveral, then riding out the storm out at sea with no guests, then embarking on Monday from Ft Lauderdale, and the Wonder on Tuesday, also from Ft Lauderdale. That is all she knows about the cruise line so far.
Those of you planning on arriving/leaving this weekend:
Orlando International Airport (MCO) will CLOSE at 6:00 PM on Saturday, 9/25, and will re-open at approximately 12:00 Noon on Monday, 9/27.
There will be no incoming or outgoing flights between those times.
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Yamaha RD400
I think this is all Jeanne's (Piglet822) fault. This hurricane is obviously coming to visit the person it is named for. [img]graemlins/thedolls.gif[/img]
The latest forecast track has the storm smacking the Orlando area sometime Sunday. Here we go again.
Latest Statement Form Disney:
Based on updated information from the National Weather Service and consultation with emergency preparedness officials, Walt Disney World® Resort has taken several steps to ensure the safety of guests staying on our property.
All Walt Disney World® Resort hotels will remain open throughout the storm, with the exception of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and Disney's Vero Beach Resort. Guests with reservations at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground or Disney's Vero Beach Resort arriving from September 24 through September 26 are being relocated to other resorts. Guests who have scheduled reservations at either one of these resorts arriving before Monday, September 27 are encouraged to call (407) W-DISNEY†.
Oh yeah, Jeanne is a trouble storm all right!!! LOL!!!! [img]graemlins/laughing.gif[/img] and back to the road of her favorite drive to Fort Lauderdale!!! LOL!!!!Quote:
Originally posted by WDWdriver:
I think this is all Jeanne's (Piglet822) fault. This hurricane is obviously coming to visit the person it is named for. [img]graemlins/thedolls.gif[/img]
Will this ever end???? I really feel so sorry for the Floridians!!! :(
Well, down in Vero Beach - my dad's - they're looking at a early Sunday landfall, with the eye coming right through downtown Orlando at about 2:00pm. That means we'll probably start seeing the outer bands here in WDW probably late Saturday night, since she's (that'd the *hurricane*, not our beloved Piglet...LOL) so BIG across. Right now, the storm is a high 2 - low 3, but is supposed to pick up over the next day or so. I see that they're evacuating Brevard County again, and the Space Center and Visitor Complex is staying closed.
We'll see what happens. We're still scheduled to go into work on Sunday, but the Triathlon that was supposed to run has been cancelled and NOT rescheduled.
Just got back from my Disney cruise on the Magic. We arrived in Port Canaveral around 8:00pm and began disembarking around 9:45pm.The entire cruise staff was wonderful in this situation. Anyone who wanted to was offered a night at the Swan or Dolphin with breakfast included Saturday morning. We opted to just come home since we must get ready for Jeanne. We also will recieve 50 percent off a future cruise. Not too bad for missing one night and Castaway Cay. More info to come in a trip report tomorrow. Must get some sleep now.
Prayers and pixie dust for all you poor Florida folks...I can't believe you have to deal with this yet again!
[ September 25, 2004, 02:11 AM: Message edited by: Dopey's Girl ]
So sorry that this storm won't stay out to sea. All our Southern East Coast friends, here at intercot, or like wise, please stay safe.
And Hurricane Jeanne go away... [img]graemlins/shakehead.gif[/img]
Prayers and thoughts coming your way to all the Florida residents. When will these darn hurricanes end? We have a trip planned for Oct. 30-Nov. 5. I am wondering if I should cancel and change dates to next year. This is our first trip in 7 years and our kids first time at Disney. I don't want everything to be a mess. We are driving down from Ohio and I want to enjoy my vacation.... What do you think? Cancel or not?
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we were supposed to fly into MCO on sunday but i just changed our flight to tampa. i hope it works out and we make it to wdw. ugh. go away jeanne!! and go away lisa too.
I'm still thinking something's gonna happen to this storm and we'll all be fine (SUDDEN LEFT TURN BACK TO SEA!!)
Why I think this is simple...days before Francis came knocking my mom called me all panicky. She did not get panicky and never once thought Ivan would come...and he didn't hit our area. She still has not panicked called me about Jeanne so I'm thinking good vibes here....
Either that or I'm seriously deluding myself and am in denial about another round of this.
You know a hurricane is bad enough, but we haven't had time to clean up from Francis yet, all that debris is going to make things worse. :mad: