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Hurricane Ian expected to impact Florida (updates and related discussions)
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plutofan15
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I used the roads situation as an example of some of the problems which are occurring in the area. Staffing will more than likely be reduced and crowd control will be a consideration. Years ago we took a trip to Europe and had one day to visit Venice. We pre-purchased tickets to tour St. Mark’s Basilica. Turns out that the previous week there was some flooding in the square which caused cancellation of scheduled events, one of which was some large ceremony at the Basilica. The event was rescheduled for the day we were there and all tours were canceled. Of course we were disappointed but there was nothing we could do. Considering what is going on in FL with the flooding, storm damage, people being forced from their homes, homes being destroyed and people not all that far away getting hurt and dying, throwing a hissy fit because you can’t get to ride Soarin’ seems pretty petty and selfish to me. Consider the bigger picture and situation.
This is huge, the airport must have some big damage. Wow
nickys
Premium Member
That’s somewhat better then. I thought it was essential workers only.
Vegas Disney Fan
Well-Known Member
Are these areas designed to flood?
I’m not familiar with Universal but every flood photo I’ve seen seems to be ponds that are up a couple feet, the lagoon that’s up a couple feet, a canal that’s up a couple feet… in other words low lying areas of water that are now higher than normal. Curious if this is intentional as a type of retention pond or if this is an unprecedented situation.
Brian
Well-Known Member
The roads around the airport are flooded, from what I understand. That alone could have lead to this decision, though there is likely more damage to the airport than that, given how the surrounding area fared.
I'm guessing terminal C was probably impacted as well, which would be very disappointing to hear considering they've barely opened it...
I think MCO's main issue is flooded roadways, not building damage.
This is as far as I'm aware an unprecedented situation. I've never seen flooding at Universal that badly, and it really wouldn't make sense considering that multiple attractions have been what can at the very least be said to be adversely impacted...
Sounds like a lot of flooded ATC infrastructure. Runway lights, ILS (Instrument Landing System), communications, radar, Fuel Delivery all are or have critical components which are on or bellow ground.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I’m surprised it’s that quick…to be honest.
The Mighty Tim
Well-Known Member
There's nothing on the official MCO feed or website though.
She is a reporter with a local news channel - they likely sent it directly to the newsroom.
The Mighty Tim
Well-Known Member
Ah ok. Fair enough.
MrPromey
Well-Known Member
I believe most of that building is just a shell to hide the elevated flume system so hopefully, the damage is mostly cosmetic.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
For those people with less common reasoning ability than their cat?
Well…without waking up this morning to check, the “playbook was set”:
Sun-Mon: Floridians “ha ha…I ain’t paying no taxes…y’all are stupid…look at my view!!”
Wed: Storm hits
Thursday-2024: “what the hell? Where’s the damn government? What am I paying all these taxes for? Why ain’t my insurance paying?!?
”…same guy.
Unfortunately for the rest of you…I DID wake up today and it’s lining up. Maybe better luck tomorrow?
The morning of H.Michael's dissipation, I thought for sure everything was going to be closed for the whole day. But, they opened up Disney Springs that evening and bussed Disney Resort guests there.
The flooded roadways may make that impossible today.
The flooded roadways may make that impossible today.
lazyboy97o
Well-Known Member
These are not small ponds. Open up an aerial of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and you’ll see that the lagoon at the hotel is part of the resort wide waterway system. It’s a massive area to be raised even a foot or two.
