andysol
Well-Known Member
Really? Didn't know. Security or a grounds crew JUST got there. All gates are open now. Can't tell you how tempted I was to sprint an take a pic. But I'm not that crazy.
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Hurricane Irma
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Really? Didn't know. Security or a grounds crew JUST got there. All gates are open now. Can't tell you how tempted I was to sprint an take a pic. But I'm not that crazy.
TheGhostWithTheMost
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Don't expect to ride Jungle Cruise anytime soon and I hear that parts of DHS/Animal Kingdom really took a beating.
Jacksonville is going through a mess right now. They're currently in the northeast quadrant and are dealing with major flooding around the St. Johns River, especially in the downtown and Riverside areas. I hope that @The Mom is doing well. I just heard the Governor say that, in addition to Irma, Jax is also being impacted by Jose. With Jose stationary in the Atlantic, it's pushing water toward the east coast, worsening the flood. In fact, it's the worst flooding Jacksonville has had since hurricane Dora in 1964. Long-timers remember Dora (not me-wasn't born yet), but weather forecaster for Channel 4 George Winterling famously forecast that Dora would make a turn to the west into Jax after heading up the Florida east coast.
donsullivan
Premium Member
Animal Kingom took a serious beating back in 2004 as well and opened a day later than the other parks. There is so much foliage there it was reported to just be a mess.
andysol
Well-Known Member
Has some gusts. Only once during the hour or so I was out there did I think "whoa" and have to lean into it. I would take pics when it wasn't blowing and stay aware when when was blowing. Gotta juke those branches
I could have- and I was tempted- I just didn't want to end up in jail.
peter11435
Well-Known Member
I wouldn't count on that
Zipadeelady
Well-Known Member
Can you elaborate? We are scheduled to arrive Thursday and still aren't positive if we should cancel. It will all depend on what we hear today.
TheGhostWithTheMost
Well-Known Member
That's all I know. The Cast Member Ride Out Crews are just getting above ground to walk the parks and access damage now. I think Martin and I are getting our updates from the same place, everyone will try to keep everyone updated through the day.
andysol
Well-Known Member
The extent of your connections is unreal. Literally watched two golf carts of people open the gates and were the first ones that went into MK. So one of those 4-8 people are talkin to Marni
Has some gusts. Only once during the hour or so I was out there did I think "whoa" and have to lean into it. I would take pics when it wasn't blowing and stay aware when when was blowing. Gotta juke those branches
I could have- and I was tempted- I just didn't want to end up in jail.
Anything to see going down the walkway from the resort boat dock toward the Water Pageant boat dock / Grand Floridian?
There's a lot more cast inside than just the cart peopleThe extent of your connections is unreal. Literally watched two golf carts of people open the gates and were the first ones that went into MK. So one of those 4-8 people are talkin to Marni
thanks for the photos btw.
andysol
Well-Known Member
No- nothing really. And I didn't get too close because the waves were hitting pretty high still. Rather be safe than sorry.
thehowiet
Wilson King of Prussia
Agreed. I would be very surprised if the MK isn't open tomorrow. As for the likes of AK, that may be a different story.
xdan0920
Think for yourselfer
Don't you dare complain about Animal Kingdom losing some foliage. How dare you bring this up? Honestly. Some people. Priorities.
tractor tipper
Well-Known Member
Just wish he had a little drone with him or real long selfie stick.
Jordanaous
Well-Known Member
JetBlue are a little more optimistic than Southwest Airlines, they're anticipating having 0 flights out of MCO today. Limited service tomorrow afternoon.
DryerLintFan
Premium Member
I had to open the thread on my phone to see them.
It partly depends where the planes and crews are coming in from.JetBlue are a little more optimistic than Southwest Airlines, they're anticipating having 0 flights out of MCO today. Limited service tomorrow afternoon.
mikeymouse
Well-Known Member
Wow, amazing to see it so barren and lifeless. Reminds me of Walley World or any abandoned theme park. Even when arriving early for a tour or reservation, you can still see some sort of activity and the gates aren't closed.
ToyStoryMiss
Well-Known Member
You should most likely be fine. Our flight is still scheduled for tomorrow (the only flight from Frontier going down, as it's limited flights) so I believe everything should be fine for Thursday.