Hurricane Matthew

[Jimmy Thick]

Turning pretty grim when the Weather Channel makes a statement begging people to get out of the evacuation areas.

145-150 mph winds in Orlando with the latest computer model?

 

[LAKid53]

Not as bumpy as this #sorrynotsorry #goheels

Seriously, though. Stay safe!!

Yeah, we had hopes before that game....

 

[Bolt]

They've been relocated earlier today. The resort closed by 11 this morning. Someone was whining in the thread earlier about being moved to the All Stars, they wanted the Grand Fla and was told no.

Some did get Deluxe though randomly

 

[GrumpyFan]

MDE appears to be backup. Website shows all parks closed except HS tomorrow. I'm sure that's just a glitch.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/calendars/2016-10-07/

LOL - DHS showing they will be open tomorrow, plus EMH!!!
Whoohoo!

Who's in?

 

[Princess Leia]

Rain?! I think they are going to experience more than just rain....

They finally were able to change their vacation plans, thank goodness. No hurricane weather for them.

 

[Princess Leia]

Then please tell them to go to California. My home state could use some rain right now.

They actually looked at going to Disneyland, but it would have been a little over their budget.

 

[LAKid53]

They've been relocated earlier today. The resort closed by 11 this morning. Someone was whining in the thread earlier about being moved to the All Stars, they wanted the Grand Fla and was told no.

You know, I'd want to be in a concrete block building when a Category 4 storm comes knocking. All Star would be just fine for me.

 

[LAKid53]

They finally were able to change their vacation plans, thank goodness. No hurricane weather for them.

Good. Nice to hear.

 

[prberk]

They've been relocated earlier today. The resort closed by 11 this morning. Someone was whining in the thread earlier about being moved to the All Stars, they wanted the Grand Fla and was told no.

Some did get Deluxe though randomly

They probably put people wherever they could find availability, with the exception of some of the most expensive accommodations. I posted above that almost all availability for tonight and tomorrow shows sold out on the WDW reservations system. Only a few resorts, all deluxe or villas, were available. I think WDW resorts probably filled up somewhat with evacuees.

 

[ScarletBegonias]

My parents are on their way back to MD right now because they were evacuated from Surfside, SC at noon today.

I am keeping everyone in FL in my thoughts. This looks like a really bad storm.

 

[Minthorne]

Since the Poly bungalows are evacuated maybe they could blow away and harmlessly sink into the lagoon?

 

[CaptainAmerica]

Since the Poly bungalows are evacuated maybe they could blow away and harmlessly sink into the lagoon?

#getrekt

 

[prberk]

You know, I'd want to be in a concrete block building when a Category 4 storm comes knocking. All Star would be just fine for me.

You know that might actually be somewhat safer than some parts of the Contemporary, but that would be debatable. I wonder if the first floor on the moderates and values would easily flood. I would think so, but who knows?

 

[DisneyOutsider]

You know, I'd want to be in a concrete block building when a Category 4 storm comes knocking. All Star would be just fine for me.

Concrete block is an apt way to describe almost all of the resorts on property... Some are just more well- decorated concrete blocks than others.

 

[mousehockey37]

What are they going to do with the Fort Wilderness people?

I'm surprised with the amount of people that think Florida is just going about life as normal through this.

There's a thread somewhere else where the person's arrival day at Disney was today at the campground. They were driving in... Everyone told them to just stay put wherever they were and stay away. There hasn't been any update to that discussion...

People who have flights or are driving in need to use common sense and realize that with all the warnings and orders be given that there may be no one available to help you. For those driving, I imagine that you'll get so far South in Florida and you'll be met with signs telling you to turn around (or authorities)... For those with flights, just because the airport may be open til 8 tonight, doesn't mean you'll make it out of the airport once you arrive.

Disney is not a place to die for. Yes, it sucks if you're vacation is being altered or canceled but it's nothing worse losing your life or those of you family to get there. The place is closed starting later today through tomorrow.

As authorities are saying, once this ramps up, they won't be coming to help you.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

This is being reported as the worst hurricane in Central Florida history.

I saw that too on a special news statement. Not just the storm itself but the afterward damage and power outages are going to make it the worst. I guess it's a waiting game.

 

[WDW862]

This is being reported as the worst hurricane in Central Florida history.

Worse than Bonnie, Charley, and Andrew? Get lost.

 

[MOXOMUMD]

It's not exactly a joke, it's pretty much a proven fact.

Same with snowstorms here. You gotta keep warm, right?

 

[LAKid53]

You know that might actually be somewhat safer than some parts of the Contemporary, but that would be debatable. I wonder if the first floor on the moderates and values would easily flood. I would think so, but who knows?

I'd want to be on the third floor, but no higher.

 

[Corylancaster]

When do you guys think it would be okay to drive in to Florida after this hits? Do you think the evacuation traffic would be cleared up going back to Florida by Sunday?