Hurricane Irma

[DisAl]

I envy those of you with national health.

Yes, wonderful national healthcare like an ambulance not even called to an emergency until a guy on a motorcycle comes first to see if you really need an ambulance. And then the ambulance won't take you to the hospital until the emergency room gives them clearance to bring you in.

 

[disney4life2008]

Are the toll ways still free?

 

[JBIRDTO]

Looks like they have him in a holding pattern.

Yes, wonderful national healthcare like an ambulance not even called to an emergency until a guy on a motorcycle comes first to see if you really need an ambulance. And then the ambulance won't take you to the hospital until the emergency room gives them clearance to bring you in.

Which country are you speaking of? Never experienced that in Canada.

 

[bclane]

I'm going to post this last comment and then move on. My power just came back on so it's time to clean out the fridge and restock, put the hurricane supplies away, and clean up my property, now that the rain has stopped and the sun is out.

Irma is still causing misery. People in South Florida are just starting to see what they've lost. The military is just getting to the Keys to see if there are any Florida Keys left. We don't know what the death toll in the Keys will be, both human and other animals. Several members are very worried about loved ones and friends. Most of us are worried about our own The Mom - she lives in the Jax area that was flooded. My niece, who also lives in Jax, has not posted an update since yesterday afternoon - we just hope it's because she has no power and her phone died. My brother is ready to jump into his truck and drive 3 hours to rescue her. I got my first good night's sleep last night, in spite of having no power, in days. This is what we in Florida have been going through for the past days as the storm headed our way. So, yeah, @BoarderPhreak, your comment about betting on next year's season was not appropriate right now and a tad insensitive considering what some of us on this thread have just gone through - and the season isn't even over. And before you lecture ME about climate change, I will let you know I spent 10 years working at DEP and 23 years working at FSU with some of the preeminent climate scientists in this country.

Too soon, dude, too soon.

Peace out

So glad to hear you got your power back. It is amazing how much better you will feel after a nice hot shower and a good nights rest. Those little things we don't appreciate as much as we should until we lose them... Good luck with your recovery efforts!

 

[Figgy1]

So glad to hear you got your power back. It is amazing how much better you will feel after a nice hot shower and a good nights rest. Those little things we don't appreciate as much as we should until we lose them... Good luck with your recovery efforts!

My neighbor has a whole house generator so we were able to shower there during Sandy's aftermath but as soon as my water was heated I hopped in my own and took a very long shower, nothing like having your own again

 

[LAKid53]

DEP = Department of Environmental Protection (Florida agency) for anyone who may not recognize the acronym.

Created by the merging of the Departments of Environmental Regulation and Natural Resources July 1, 1993.

 

[38053WDW]

My sister in Pompano Beach (North of Ft Lauderdale) area still without power but all is good for her / family. Found this video of opening MK this AM of a family.. They also have some video of there stay at Port Orleans aftermath ....

 

[Raineman]

Which country are you speaking of? Never experienced that in Canada.

Canadian here, and I've never experienced that either. I have, however, experienced ER wait times from 5-9 hours-I waited 6 hours once with excruciating kidney stone pain sitting in those hard ER chairs.

 

[JBIRDTO]

Canadian here, and I've never experienced that either. I have, however, experienced ER wait times from 5-9 hours-I waited 6 hours once with excruciating kidney stone pain sitting in those hard ER chairs.

That is one drawback, somewhat longer wait times, higher taxes but if critical you get queued up petty fast.

 

[JohnD]

A quick note on Jungle Cruise. It's closed at least through 9/17. I had a FP+ for it at 5:30pm. It's been replaced with an open ended FP+ (For eligible attractions listed). for any time of the day until closing.

More info here: http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...osed-for-cleanup-following-hurricane-irma.htm

 

[Andrew C]

A quick note on Jungle Cruise. It's closed at least through 9/17. I had a FP+ for it at 5:30pm. It's been replaced with an open ended FP+ (For eligible attractions listed). for any time of the day until closing.

More info here: http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...osed-for-cleanup-following-hurricane-irma.htm

I have a FP for it on Saturday the 23rd. It is still showing in MDE...for now.

 

[21stamps]

Who lives in Florida and doesn't have buried lines and doesn't get a generator with 2 weeks notice a hurricane might hit? FPL is not to blame for that.

If you read the post- they have a generator. Guess what though? You need gas to run a generator.

FPL should not take 2 weeks. They have had 12 Years to prepare for this and correct their previous faults.

 

[JohnD]

A quick note on Jungle Cruise. It's closed at least through 9/17. I had a FP+ for it at 5:30pm. It's been replaced with an open ended FP+ (For eligible attractions listed). for any time of the day until closing.

More info here: http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...osed-for-cleanup-following-hurricane-irma.htm

Text of email I just received:

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Hello John,

There has been an unexpected change in the operating schedule of an attraction or show during your upcoming Walt Disney World® visit. Your FastPass+ selection for Jungle Cruise from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM on 09/17/2017 is no longer available.

As a replacement, you may now visit one (1) of the following FastPass+ experiences any time from 9:00 AM on 09/17/2017through end of normal attraction operating hours.


Experiences
Haunted Mansion
The Magic Carpets of Aladdin
Tomorrowland Speedway
Mad Tea Party
Space Mountain
Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor
"it's a small world"
The Barnstormer
Meet Cinderella and Elena at Princess Fairytale Hall
Meet Ariel at Her Grotto
Meet Rapunzel and Tiana at Princess Fairytale Hall
Meet Mickey Mouse at Town Square Theater
Pirates of the Caribbean
Dumbo the Flying Elephant
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Meet Tinker Bell at Town Square Theater
Enchanted Tales with Belle
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Mickey's PhilharMagic
Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin
Under the Sea ~ Journey of The Little Mermaid
There is no action needed to select the experience in advance. During the designated day and time, just arrive at the one (1) FastPass+ experience of your choice and touch your MagicBand or Theme Park Ticket to enter!

Valid Theme Park admission is required. FastPass+ selections cannot be redeemed during Extra Magic Hours.

Visit My Itinerary on My Disney Experience for more details.

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The funny thing is I could never get a FP+ for HM. (Yes, I'll ride during MNSSHP later that evening.) Now, I got it. LOL.

 

[joup7]

Real branches or painted-plastic branches?

Not sure. They were cleaning up rivers of light seating earlier. It's definitely not perfect but it's in good shape all things considering.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

I'm not lecturing anyone. And don't be so dismissive and righteous. I lived through Hurricane Sandy.

I'm going to post this last comment and then move on. My power just came back on so it's time to clean out the fridge and restock, put the hurricane supplies away, and clean up my property, now that the rain has stopped and the sun is out.

Irma is still causing misery. People in South Florida are just starting to see what they've lost. The military is just getting to the Keys to see if there are any Florida Keys left. We don't know what the death toll in the Keys will be, both human and other animals. Several members are very worried about loved ones and friends. Most of us are worried about our own The Mom - she lives in the Jax area that was flooded. My niece, who also lives in Jax, has not posted an update since yesterday afternoon - we just hope it's because she has no power and her phone died. My brother is ready to jump into his truck and drive 3 hours to rescue her. I got my first good night's sleep last night, in spite of having no power, in days. This is what we in Florida have been going through for the past days as the storm headed our way. So, yeah, @BoarderPhreak, your comment about betting on next year's season was not appropriate right now and a tad insensitive considering what some of us on this thread have just gone through - and the season isn't even over. And before you lecture ME about climate change, I will let you know I spent 10 years working at DEP and 23 years working at FSU with some of the preeminent climate scientists in this country.

Too soon, dude, too soon.

Peace out

 

[KCheatle]

Any word on if Stormalong Bay is open yet? If it is closed any word on when it might reopen?

I just scrolled through Twitter. I don't see anything saying it ISN'T open?? I assume if it was closed we would have heard about it?? The fact that no one is commenting on Twitter about a closure or taking pictures of disrepair or something makes me think they got it cleaned up. But, again, nothing official. Just my logic.

 

[RSoxNo1]

Looks like Kali River Rapids isn't showing up at all on the app.

 

[disney4life2008]

I bet pandora is the saving grace at animal kingdom. Without it there would be no purpose in going to animal kingdom.

 

[DisAl]

Which country are you speaking of? Never experienced that in Canada.

England. (London in particular)
Some guy jaywalked in front of a bus. And because they don't have Good Samaritan laws like we do here the guy lay in the street with nobody helping him until the motorcycle paramedic arrived.

 

[DisAl]

If you read the post- they have a generator. Guess what though? You need gas to run a generator.

FPL should not take 2 weeks. They have had 12 Years to prepare for this and correct their previous faults.

Obviously you understand nothing about major storm restoration work. Even with thousands of out of state utility crews brought in you can't get six million people back on in just a day or two. It doesn't matter if you have a hundred years to prepare, you can't rebuild an electrical system that took years to build rebuilt overnight. I know. I am retired now but served on several storm teams over the years working 18 hours a day to get the lights back on.