Hurricane Irma

[21stamps]

@Tony the Tigger

Video of tornado in Ft Lauderdale. They said it's a tornado, not really sure.

https://twitter.com/specialakb/status/906652361644548098

 

[andysol]

Without a doubt- the place to ride out a storm (in particular with kids) is at Disney world.

The staff at the contemporary has been incredible. Several high end managers came and met me and my family during dinner at the wave tonight- General manager of resort, met the food services manager, wave manager, etc.
Staff has been more than willing- almost begging to help. And they're everywhere. Almost Every time we express our thanks to them for serving us during this time they tell us they'd rather be here anyway.

Arcade games are set to free play. I might have played in them for a couple hours. My kids were in there somewhere (I think)- don't tell my wife.

Wave was regular dinner tonight and expected regular dinner tomorrow- 30% DVC and AP still apply. Buffet tomorrow for lunch- 10% DVC and 20% AP apply.

Activities and characters over the next two days

Movie room with popcorn and water

Just overall a really well put together experience. Well done Disney.

https://m.imgur.com/a/HM8qt

 

[cjgren]

@21stamps Broadwave.com is what Weather Channel is using to stream the Keys on their channel (just came back on )

 

[cr3346]

Thank you!!! I can't find the cam.. only photos?

Check out this site. It has all the cams and they can all be watched at once, granted most are dOwn

https://viewsync.net/watch?v=eNCwj3...=X7ld45pUueQ&t=14380&mode=solo&autoplay=false

 

[IanDLBZF]

Without a doubt- the place to ride out a storm (in particular with kids) is at Disney world.

The staff at the contemporary has been incredible. Several high end managers came and met me and my family during dinner at the wave tonight- General manager of resort, met the food services manager, wave manager, etc.
Staff has been more than willing- almost begging to help. And they're everywhere. Almost Every time we express our thanks to them for serving us during this time they tell us they'd rather be here anyway.

Arcade games are set to free play. I might have played in them for a couple hours. My kids were in there somewhere (I think)- don't tell my wife.

Wave was regular dinner tonight and expected regular dinner tomorrow- 30% DVC and AP still apply. Buffet tomorrow for lunch- 10% DVC and 20% AP apply.

Activities and characters over the next two days

Move room with popcorn and water

Just overall a really well put together experience. Well done Disney.

https://i.imgur.com/l1IGYVk_d.jpg?maxwidth=640&shape=thumb&fidelity=medium

This! ^^^^ Kudos to Disney right there.

 

[LAKid53]

They interviewed people at mco tonight. They are required to leave. Airport is shuttling people to shelters (yikes). Or local hotels but many are booked so shelters are only available.

At least they'll have a relatively safe place.

 

[disney4life2008]

Man, that sucks. I can't imagine getting to MCO, thinking you'd make it out on that last flight and then getting stuck - possibly even without your luggage?! - and being sent to a shelter.

They interviewed a family who missed their flight to Chicago. The came for a Disney vacation and it was a nightmare

 

[MrToad_At_BLT]

I'm booked for the 1:40 AA flight out of Philadelphia. No cancellations here yet

I guess I jinxed it. Was notified around 8 o'clock that the flight was cancelled. They weren't able to find a flight with 3 seats until Saturday. I see some people are getting booked on Wednesday for Tuesday cancellations which is annoying, but maybe going later in the week is a safer bet.

 

[WDWtraveler]

I haven't read this entire thread but how does each Disney hotel handle hurricanes? I mean the value and moderate resorts have rooms that open to the outside.

Here is the posted bulletin for all Disney resorts.

And specifically for Coronado Springs, a moderate resort.

 

[cjgren]

They interviewed a family who missed their flight to Chicago. The came for a Disney vacation and it was a nightmare

Oh my god. How awful. I hope they are safe. What a terrible end to a vacation.

 

[disney4life2008]

I guess I jinxed it. Was notified around 8 o'clock that the flight was cancelled. They weren't able to find a flight with 3 seats until Saturday. I see some people are getting booked on Wednesday for Tuesday cancellations which is annoying, but maybe going later in the week is a safer bet.

Im sorry. I think it's safe that Disney will be a mess Tuesday and Wednesday. Between the people who were stuck and leaving and the new people arriving. By Thursday i think operations will be almost normal from a guest perspective.

 

[csmat99]

I guess I jinxed it. Was notified around 8 o'clock that the flight was cancelled. They weren't able to find a flight with 3 seats until Saturday. I see some people are getting booked on Wednesday for Tuesday cancellations which is annoying, but maybe going later in the week is a safer bet.

All flights to orlando will be cancelled probably until at least Monday. I wouldn't even think about trying to book a flight there until at least end of next week or following.

 

[LAKid53]

They interviewed a family who missed their flight to Chicago. The came for a Disney vacation and it was a nightmare

Wonder if they are the parents of the young woman who posted earlier that she was trying to convince them not to go? She said they were from Chicago.

 

[disney4life2008]

Wonder if they are the parents of the young woman who posted earlier that she was trying to convince them not to go? She said they were from Chicago.

Who knows. I would have stayed. But i know in other parts of the country, life is normal so that means work and school. So i know people need to get back.

 

[LAKid53]

I wonder if that varies by state? I guess the best thing is to check with your insurance company.

If I remember, that's standard everywhere.

 

[LAKid53]

Who knows. I would have stayed. But i know in other parts of the country, life is normal so that means work and school. So i know people need to get back.

I think a major catastrophic event is a valid excuse for being late.

 

[andysol]

And then this just happened

 

[monothingie]

Without a doubt- the place to ride out a storm (in particular with kids) is at Disney world.

The staff at the contemporary has been incredible. Several high end managers came and met me and my family during dinner at the wave tonight- General manager of resort, met the food services manager, wave manager, etc.
Staff has been more than willing- almost begging to help. And they're everywhere. Almost Every time we express our thanks to them for serving us during this time they tell us they'd rather be here anyway.

Arcade games are set to free play. I might have played in them for a couple hours. My kids were in there somewhere (I think)- don't tell my wife.

Wave was regular dinner tonight and expected regular dinner tomorrow- 30% DVC and AP still apply. Buffet tomorrow for lunch- 10% DVC and 20% AP apply.

Activities and characters over the next two days

Move room with popcorn and water

Just overall a really well put together experience. Well done Disney.

https://m.imgur.com/a/HM8qt

@andysol If possible can you get some pictures of the Monorails stored inside and the storm doors?

That would be fantastic and greatly appreciated!!

 

[ThemeParkJunkee]

I used to be a manager and an act of god coupled with a flight cancellation is a valid excuse but if you want to be paid you must use accumulated time off for it.

 

[21stamps]

67mph wind gusts in KW.. and the eye is still over 90miles away.

Miami/Ft Laud/Palm Beach have been seeing outer bands as well. This storm is humongous.