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Hurricane Irma
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TylerFromMI
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Waking up at Grand Floridian and from our room, we see minimal damage. Nothing that a broom and a brush clipper can't take care of. We have been asked to stay in our rooms (not resort, our rooms) until given clearance on Channel 3. Guessing they don't want folks roaming the resort until they've completed a damage assessment.
Last night was interesting. We were originally told bars/restaurants would stay open until 10pm, and then around 8:15 we suddenly received "We are now closed, please return to your rooms immediately. Thank you."
Last night was interesting. We were originally told bars/restaurants would stay open until 10pm, and then around 8:15 we suddenly received "We are now closed, please return to your rooms immediately. Thank you."
rocketraccoon
Well-Known Member
From Twitter
andysol
Well-Known Member
I wasn't a dick about it. I said it was fine to feel sad- heck, I would- but just to keep things in perspective right now- considering the storm was still ongoing and there's lots of locals on this board. It wasn't an unwarranted feeling, it just wasn't the right time and place. Let people wake up and see if they have power or windows first, right? Is that unreasonable?
I was also supposed to be out of here but flights got pushed back and I'm delayed 3 nights here. My biggest worry is my kid missing school and stuck here. But I also realize that is trivial in the scope of what is going on.
So to summarize, yes, be sad. But is it so hard to post about it tomorrow?
Can we drop it please, it's all water under the bridge now anyways. @PhilliesPhan93 is a good guy and it's all fine and well now.
Magic Feather
Well-Known Member
I know @marni1971 and @TheGhostWithTheMost had already touched on it, but seriously don't expect Jungke Cruise up within the next few days. Based on what I know, I personally expect MK and Epcot to definitely be open. I'd give HS a 60% of opening on time, and AK a 20%. Most likely, a delayed opening for DHS and a Wed or Thurs for DAK, with certain chunks of Bradley Falls (or whatever they call it now, Caravan Road?), and possibly the trails/ Safari closed. As for certain other parks. It sounds like all ORL Waterparks won't be up tomorrow, with a possible exception, but all Wizard based parks should be fine for Tues. Still haven't heard on Seaworld.
I still haven't changed plans or cancelled my trip for arrival on 9/16. I'm ready to be flexible.
Jordanaous
Well-Known Member
From Twitter
Whenever there's heavy rain Epcot's Future World becomes a pond. There seems to be a major issue with drainage at that park... Of course this time it's a little more understandable, but there have been many times I've seen quite deep puddles round the back of Club Cool near Journey Into Imagination...
From Twitter
Is that one of the monorail beams?!
Yeah. That's the front plaza. Epcot tombstones are to the left.
Do you mean to the left of the tree? That's a Leave a Legacy monument. Behind the tree (running horizontally) is the monorail beam.
rocketraccoon
Well-Known Member
Yeah, but the bend to the left is just weird perspective as it wraps around SSE. We'd probably hear if it was severely damaged already.
wdwgreek
Well-Known Member
I can imagine Jungle Cruise to be a mess, did they drain the water way prior to the storm? I also wonder if they removed or brought inside any of the static or basic AA figures.
Yeah, the perspective of the photo threw me off.
kadybat
Well-Known Member
I’m very glad to see the hurricane has passed. Thank you to everyone on this site who reported from their resorts - your stories made me feel a lot better.
My flight is still scheduled for tomorrow, according to Virgin. Waiting to see what MCO says. I’d love to be at Disney tomorrow, so I’ve got my fingers crossed.
My flight is still scheduled for tomorrow, according to Virgin. Waiting to see what MCO says. I’d love to be at Disney tomorrow, so I’ve got my fingers crossed.
Raineman
Well-Known Member
I never thought there would come a time where the entrance to MK would look anything but exciting and welcoming, but...there it is. Kinda creepy in a post-apocalyptic way. As @andysol mentioned earlier, a horde of zombies pouring out from under the train station would not have looked out of place.
21stamps
Well-Known Member
Was the monorail damaged during Charlie? I can't remember what damage Disney had at that time. I thought they opened up relatively quickly just after though, so I'd assume after this storm they will be back fairly fast.
subvelocity
New Member
Saw this posted on another (non-disney) forum. Damage to and around the Poly. Credit to peteykirch on NeoGaf.
https://imgur.com/a/WcbHm
https://imgur.com/a/WcbHm
prfctlyximprct
Well-Known Member
Getting emotional seeing disney property like this. I can't imagine if a tree fell on my car or my house, or my entire home was destroyed. Thinking of everyone in Irma's path. From the islands to Florida to Georgia and all in between my heart is with you.