Hurricane Ian expected to impact Florida (updates and related discussions)

[flynnibus]

I worry about flash flooding.

Flash Flooding from where?

Flash floods are from a concentration of upstream drainage. Disney is basically a swamp with drainage canals - they have to worry about flooding due to overflows and lack of drainage - not violent flash floods.

 

[Ayla]

They are adults, they can make their own decision to leave. Does not matter when Disney/Universal makes an announcement. To place blame on the parks as whether one stays of leaves is foolish.

You must be new to disney fandom.

 

[Ayla]

Not only that, but I saw people with flights on Monday and today that were still flying in for parties (at both Uni and Disney). There are people out there that believe since the events haven't been canceled that means its safe to still come. The expectation being if the situation were critical the places affected and with relevant experience would be proactive.

It tells me that people without hurricane experience are relying on those that do for guidance. And when the social media accounts are saying, there are no closure plans, people believe them.

Yep.

 

[plutofan15]

Not only that, but I saw people with flights on Monday and today that were still flying in for parties (at both Uni and Disney). There are people out there that believe since the events haven't been canceled that means its safe to still come. The expectation being if the situation were critical the places affected and with relevant experience would be proactive.

It tells me that people without hurricane experience are relying on those that do for guidance. And when the social media accounts are saying, there are no closure plans, people believe them.

I call it Darwinism. If people have to be told to not go to an area that is expecting hurricane conditions, they only have themselves to blame. Why the need to blame others for one's own action?

 

[plutofan15]

You must be new to disney fandom.

Nope - just tired of the constant need to blame others for something that is their own responsibility.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

 

[ToTBellHop]

I believe WDW will close its theme parks tomorrow and Thursday.

Stay safe!

 

[IanDLBZF]

Seems like Disney’s gonna be closed tomorrow and Thursday as well with Thursday’s MNSSHP cancelled.

 

[Disney Analyst]

I would expect Disney's announcement shortly then.

 

[Slpy3270]

MCO currently expecting to resume operation sometime on Friday -

Assuming Orlando isn't Houston 2.0 (it probably won't, but if flooding ends up being so widespread the county is uninhabitable....*shrugs*).

 

[Tha Realest]

Always that person who goes with the negative narrative without having a clue as to what is actually happening. Disney puts enormous resources into helping cast members, guests and even the general public during events such as this. It is going on now as we speak.
If you want to push your agenda as portraying Disney as a money grubbing corporation, feel free to do so but this situation is not the time nor is it even remotely accurate.

LOOL. Tell it to the DVC family that they’re booting from the resort on the same day all flights are cancelled

 

[Brian]

Parks will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. Disney Springs closed Wednesday, probably Thursday as well.

 

[fgmnt]

They are adults, they can make their own decision to leave. Does not matter when Disney/Universal makes an announcement. To place blame on the parks as whether one stays or leaves is foolish.

Adults also are required to staff the parks, and there are a lot of coercive factors in hourly wage employment that would have cast members putting themselves in danger even if they know they should not. Parks don't run on pixie dust.

 

[IanDLBZF]

Parks will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. Disney Springs closed Wednesday, probably Thursday as well.

If I’m not mistaken, that also means Thursday’s Halloween party has been canceled

 

[Brian]

If I’m not mistaken, that also means Thursday’s Halloween party has been canceled

Indeed. Official announcement incoming, likely momentarily.

 

[donsullivan]

 

[Brian]

Meh.. you'll know you're toast if Waffle House closes.

Edit: No pun intended.

 

[DryerLintFan]

 

[Gringrinngghost]

 

[IanDLBZF]

That confirms it then.