Hurricane Irma

[andysol]

Wow that first picture is so eerie, looks like an end of the world type of picture, really hope all will be well in Florida and everywhere else

Not gonna lie. It felt a little like I am legend.

On Saturday when I went to Diagon alley about 45 mins after opening it looked like this:

This whole trip has been an experience. From eerie empty areas with no wait times and walk-on "calm" before the storm- Heck, volcano bay was "ride now" for every ride. To watching the crews hustle and prep. To the impeccable service of the Contemporary resort. I'm honestly thankful to be here, as strange as that sounds. But I'm just a tourist here- I don't have personal property here- so my viewpoint is entirely different than the locals.
Regardless- I'm glad I get to share this stuff with y'all.

 

[LAKid53]

Wow, nearly 6 million without power. That's close to 1/3 of the residents of the state.

Now that it's daylight, I'm watching the trees blow. Hoping that we don't get much stronger winds. But I'm glad I can have a hot breakfast this morning.

My sympathies to the residents of Naples and Fort Myers and nearby communities. They took a real pounding.

Glad WDW made it through okay.

 

[andysol]

Uh-oh

That was from the townhomes in that area. Twitter had them all losing power right after that happened.

MK still had its bus lights and Main Street lights on this morning- same as what was on last night around 8pm

 

[John park hopper]

Andysol: great pictures hard to believe it is 7 am, on a normal day it would be crowded with people. To all the CM who stayed on WDW property during this and not knowing what the storm would bring a big thumbs up. I would hope WDW would do something special for you all when this is all over.

 

[Hobnail Boot]

Aaaaaand I awaken to total darkeness. Looks like the power went out around 5:30. Wind sounds mean outside!

 

[Cosmic Commando]

I'd really like to say I'm sorry to anyone I offended with my comment It was not meant to be selfish but I can see how it was taken that way I am praying for everyone in Florida and all affected areas

You didn't use any hyperbole (Rescheduling my trip is the worst thing ever!!!). You didn't make any off-color jokes. You didn't steal any food out of a storm refugee's hands. You don't have to apologize. You did exactly what some of the people shouting you down were pleading for you to do earlier in the thread-- don't come to Florida in the direct aftermath of the storm. The people shaming you should be thanking you. It's just something about the Internet where people can't wait to jump down someone's throat.

Edit: And Flower & Garden is very beautiful, with a mini-Food & Wine added now, too!

 

[andysol]

Finally getting some light. "Good morning, good morning"

Here is a shot of MK for everybody

Town square with lights on

Some more leaned over trees near entrance and one tree behind them on its side

 

[LAKid53]

Someone at the Tallahassee Democrat really needs to proof read their online stories. According to an article I just read, 58.7 million, or 60 percent of all utility customers in the state, are without power. Did Florida suddenly double its population over night? Last time I checked, like yesterday, there are only 21 million residents in Florida. I realize we get a lot of tourists......

Using the numbers the paper published, the total population of Florida would be nearly 99 million. So I guess we just passed California, which has 39 million residents, as the most populated state. Who knew....

Sometimes misplaced decimals matter.

 

[Princess Leia]

Finally getting some light. "Good morning, good morning"

Here is a shot of MK for everybody

Town square with lights on

Some more leaned over trees near entrance and one tree behind them on its side

Andy, what is the wind like right now?

 

[prfctlyximprct]

Wow so many trees down all over the resorts! Wondering what the parks look like! Hope everyone is safe

 

[fiftiesdean]

Photo outside of our room.

 

[Disneydreamer23]

glad everyone is safe

 

[prfctlyximprct]

I am super thankful there are no flights in to Orlando today.

 

[donsullivan]

You didn't use any hyperbole (Rescheduling my trip is the worst thing ever!!!). You didn't make any off-color jokes. You didn't steal any food out of a storm refugee's hands. You don't have to apologize. You did exactly what some of the people shouting you down were pleading for you to do earlier in the thread-- don't come to Florida in the direct aftermath of the storm. The people shaming you should be thanking you. It's just something about the Internet where people can't wait to jump down someone's throat.

Edit: And Flower & Garden is very beautiful, with a mini-Food & Wine added now, too!

I’m sorry but I’m not thanking anyone for asking to be ‘cheered up’ for having to reschedule their vacation in the midst of this disaster. If you are not here experiencing it I’m sorry but you don’t get it. The message was inappropriate at a minimum and at best terribly insensitive and selfish in this thread full stop.

It’s fine to be disappointed but don’t be so insensitive to all of us going though this to put it in this thread.

 

[drizgirl]

Someone at the Tallahassee Democrat really needs to proof read their online stories. According to an article I just read, 58.7 million, or 60 percent of all utility customers in the state, are without power. Did Florida suddenly double its population over night? Last time I checked, like yesterday, there are only 21 million residents in Florida. I realize we get a lot of tourists......

Using the numbers the paper published, the total population of Florida would be nearly 99 million. So I guess we just passed California, which has 39 million residents, as the most populated state. Who knew....

Sometimes misplaced decimals matter.

They're probably counting all the tourists who came to town for a magical Disney hurricane experience.

I mean, bloggers alone could probable account for half of that total.

 

[xdan0920]

I’m sorry but I’m not thanking anyone for asking for support for having to reschedule their vacation in the midst of this disaster. If you are not here experiencing it I’m sorry but you don’t get it. The message was inappropriate at a minimum and at best terribly insensitive and selfish in this thread full stop.

It’s fine to be disappointed but don’t be son insensitive to all of us going though this to put it in this thread.

Stuff like this is why I rarely post here anymore.

 

[ToyStoryMiss]

Glad everyone is safe!

 

[21stamps]

A follow up to my post yesterday.. this was 6 hours ago. Still no word from some people down there.

And then there's all the people who evacuated to Orlando and Tampa who have no idea how their homes or businesses made it thru the storm surge and wind.

Please everyone, send prayers, and if you don't pray- please send good thoughts. It's going to be a long time to rebuild in many areas. Let's hope the death toll is as low as possible.

 

[LAKid53]

Looking at the photos of downtown Jax and the St. John's, I hope @The Mom is okay.

Just found out from my daughter that my niece never evacuated from Jacksonville. But they are okay and apparently have power. Her dad's gonna kill her....

 

[Jordanaous]

Irma has been downgraded to a Tropical Storm, still strong winds though - and considering the debris I've seen on the roads in Central Florida, I would definitely stay inside until the all clear is given...