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    Default Irma at WDW Trip Report - The Ugly

    1. The heat and humidity. It was beautiful on Saturday before Irma. But once Irma left, it got up into the 90's each day, with little/no breeze, and it was just sticky. We would get to the park 30 minutes before opening, and by 11, we were worn out. We went back to the hotel for naps, homework, swimming, etc, until the heat broke around 6pm, and then we would head back out. But it was fairly brutal.

    2. Flooding and damage along the east coast and the Keys. We were planning to spend two days on the Jacksonville-area beaches, and then spend a day in Savannah, and then Charleston before heading home. All of those areas had power loss, river flooding, etc, so that all of the historic sites we wanted to see were closed. Also, we have never been to south Florida, and had hoped to go see the Everglades, Biscayne, Key West, and Dry Tortugas in March, but after Irma went through, it may be a long time before those areas recover. I feel for those living in the areas that were damaged/devastated by Irma. Our vacation inconveniences are nothing compared to those who lost homes and loved ones in those areas.
    2002 - 2022: 20+ visits (POR, BW, All Stars, VWL, CSR, BLT, BC, SSR, CB, Dolphin, OKW, Poly, offsite x8)
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    Next up - January 2023 short trip! We just want to try that 50th Anniversary chocolate monstrosity at Mexico!

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    I will second the brutal humidity at times!! We were back at the resort mid day just about everyday for a swim and cool down before heading back out. I think it was pretty manageable up to about Tues, then Wed started getting bad, Thursday, Friday, and Sat were awful. We also used Uber a few times to get back to the resort mid day to avoid waiting for a bus in the heat. My mission towel and
    personal fan were key, it provided just enough relief between A/C to keep going.

    Recent Trips:
    -OKW Aug 16 - Aug 23 / Royal Pacific Resort Universal Studios Aug 23 - Aug 26, 2013
    -Universal Studios Hard Rock Hotel Nov 14 - Nov 18, 2014
    -Saratoga Springs June 11 -18 2016

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    -Port Orleans Riverside / Saratoga Springs Sept 8 - 17, 2017

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    I'm glad it wasn't just us, I know it's still summer but we too ended up back at the resort seeking shade, pool or AC everyday by 2pm (or earlier.)
    Janet, aka JanetMegan


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    It's heartbreaking to hear of so much loss for so many who will be struggling with recovery for a long time to come!!
    Linda aka: Faline
    INTERCOT Staff: Vacation Planning,Trip Reports and Disney Camping
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