Hurricane Irma

Yeah, Category 3 Katrina wiped out Mississippi, but a 2 is nothing

If it floods, watch out for alligators.

May the force be with you.

I posted this as a sticky topic, but putting it here also, WDW has announced closing of their parks for IRMA

Walt Disney World theme parks will be closed Sunday and Monday (9/10 and 9/11). Mk and Epcot will close at 9pm on Saturday (9/9) and DHS and DAK will close at 7pm on Saturday (9/9)

I canceled my entire trip very early this morning. Got a full refund on everything. Almost forgot to cancel all my dining and FP+ until I got the dining email reminder! Am having a lot of trouble booking a different week though. :( Magical Express is awesome as always but they can't make rooms appear. I might have to stay off-site for the first time in over a decade. I need my Disney fix!

For those who are braving it, stay safe. And keep posting here so we know you're okay. I'll keep checking in.

AvonleaCF;2506797 wrote: I canceled my entire trip very early this morning. Got a full refund on everything. Almost forgot to cancel all my dining and FP+ until I got the dining email reminder! Am having a lot of trouble booking a different week though. :( Magical Express is awesome as always but they can't make rooms appear. I might have to stay off-site for the first time in over a decade. I need my Disney fix!

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Maybe you could make the Intercot20 Meet in October (12-15)?????

AvonleaCF;2506797 wrote: I canceled my entire trip very early this morning. Got a full refund on everything. Almost forgot to cancel all my dining and FP+ until I got the dining email reminder! Am having a lot of trouble booking a different week though. :( Magical Express is awesome as always but they can't make rooms appear. I might have to stay off-site for the first time in over a decade. I need my Disney fix!

For those who are braving it, stay safe. And keep posting here so we know you're okay. I'll keep checking in.

I think that is great. Kudos. Don't need to add more people to a disaster area. Responders will have enough to do. Plus, why intentionally go to a Cat 2 or 3 hurricane? Finally, those that work there will have plenty to do on and off the clock in regards to the hurricane. I think people who are coming down amidst all this, are probably the same folks who go to the grocery store Thanksgiving or Xmas day.

Watch some disney shows, plan the next trip! You made the right choice.

Imalismom;2506803 wrote: Maybe you could make the Intercot20 Meet in October (12-15)?????

Maybe!! I was actually looking at arriving October 14. I just don't understand why the crowd levels are so high that week! Sheesh! Will miss my after Labor Day light crowds.

Also in my original post I wrote Magical Express but I meant Magical Journeys! I don't know how to edit a post (or if you can).

But back to the point... I was living in a bubble up until this morning really hoping the hurricane wouldn't be that big of a deal and it was mostly hype. I just wanted my vacation, since I plan for over 6 months, picking the perfect week and then the perfect resort and the perfect ADRs and FP+ and what days to go to each park, etc.

I finally came to my senses while I was getting ready this morning. I felt sick to my stomach from the stress of it all and didn't feel better until I put the cancelation plan into motion.

AvonleaCF;2506811 wrote: Maybe!! I was actually looking at arriving October 14. I just don't understand why the crowd levels are so high that week! Sheesh! Will miss my after Labor Day light crowds.

Also in my original post I wrote Magical Express but I meant Magical Journeys! I don't know how to edit a post (or if you can).

But back to the point... I was living in a bubble up until this morning really hoping the hurricane wouldn't be that big of a deal and it was mostly hype. I just wanted my vacation, since I plan for over 6 months, picking the perfect week and then the perfect resort and the perfect ADRs and FP+ and what days to go to each park, etc.

I finally came to my senses while I was getting ready this morning. I felt sick to my stomach from the stress of it all and didn't feel better until I put the cancelation plan into motion.

You did the right thing. It will all come together again.

texas211;2506711 wrote: I'd be curious how wind affects the Contemporary. Do they have doors that close that centerway?

Nope. They use what they call the "5 Million Dollar Corks". You and I know them better as "monorails" . They park them with most of the train inside the building and the end in those openings. Helps cut down on the airflow and protects the monorails at the same time.

azcavalier;2506767 wrote:
I also found footage of a parade running in the Magic Kingdom smack in the middle of Tropical Storm Fay. Even in a Cat. 1, they don't close the parks, but will just close some attractions.

I lived in Central Florida quite a bit of my adult life and don't recall the WDW parks staying open during a direct impact from a Cat 1 hurricane. Did the article say which storm that was?

The people on the west coast of Florida will have a very wild ride, but Disney World is far enough inland that most of the damage will be limited to roof damage, downed trees and tree limbs and localized widespread power outages (similar to what happened with Charley in 2004). The resorts and parks are well-equipped to handle that. Good luck with your vacation and Irma!

........ listening to various FLA radio stations online and live hurricane and tornado coverage .....I live in NJ ....but I'm an American ....and am right there with all the FLA residents.

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texas211;2506808 wrote: I think that is great. Kudos. Don't need to add more people to a disaster area. Responders will have enough to do. Plus, why intentionally go to a Cat 2 or 3 hurricane? Finally, those that work there will have plenty to do on and off the clock in regards to the hurricane. I think people who are coming down amidst all this, are probably the same folks who go to the grocery store Thanksgiving or Xmas day.

Watch some disney shows, plan the next trip! You made the right choice.

I guess I'm just one of those stupid people you speak about then because I still came on my vacation. Do you always put people in a generalized bucket for their actions when it's just one you don't agree with?

Some of us can't change our vacation plans on a dime, so don't make us sound like inconsiderate idiots for following through with our plans.

I hope I can function through the holidays this year

AvonleaCF;2506797 wrote: I canceled my entire trip very early this morning. Got a full refund on everything. Almost forgot to cancel all my dining and FP+ until I got the dining email reminder! Am having a lot of trouble booking a different week though. :( Magical Express is awesome as always but they can't make rooms appear. I might have to stay off-site for the first time in over a decade. I need my Disney fix!

For those who are braving it, stay safe. And keep posting here so we know you're okay. I'll keep checking in.

I'm glad you were able to reschedule and get a full refund. We still came down and have all our provisions to get us through, pleanty of food, soft drinks, water, and games to play.

texas211;2506808 wrote: I think people who are coming down amidst all this, are probably the same folks who go to the grocery store Thanksgiving or Xmas day.

That's kind of an offensive generalization of those of us that kept our plans and came down!! What does this mean I'm some sort of idiot, or Am I just inconsiderate?

Dealer's choice.

Wasn't naming someone specific, but regardless, you can pick your own. I never said anyone was an idiot.

Ed;2506832 wrote: Nope. They use what they call the "5 Million Dollar Corks". You and I know them better as "monorails" . They park them with most of the train inside the building and the end in those openings. Helps cut down on the airflow and protects the monorails at the same time.

Wow, I hope I can find some video later.

Great info, thanks!