Hurricane Matthew

[the.dreamfinder]

Governor Rick Scott on Matthew, "This storm will kill you"
http://nytimes.com/2016/10/06/us/hurricane-matthew-us.html

 

[LAKid53]

145 mph sustained winds, with gusts up to 165 - that's Category 5 level winds. And it's still over water.

I'm 262 miles away up in NW Florida, and I'm concerned. Prayers to everyone in SE Florida. This is going to be a big one.

 

[21stamps]

Sirens are going off in my area alerting.

Where are you? None have gone off in Palm Beach.

 

[HRHPrincessAriel]

Still not officially announced by Disney, but we are being advised that all parks will be closing at 5pm today, and closed all day Friday.

Does closing at this time still give CM time to get home? Will they make people get out of lines etc?

 

[oceanbreeze77]

Does closing at this time still give CM time to get home? Will they make people get out of lines etc?

Im wondering if it'll be adjusted if need be.

 

[21stamps]

Does closing at this time still give CM time to get home? Will they make people get out of lines etc?

Some people are still at work in South East Florida.. Most will be leaving soon as everything is starting to close. But yes, I would think the CMs have plenty of time.

 

[John C. Shepherd]

Be Safe everyone who is at Disney or arriving in the next couple days.

 

[blueboxdoctor]

Does anyone know what some of the structures are rated at in terms of winds? Like spaceship earth. I am sure there is some standard building code, but these are very large structures. It looks like this thing will be a monster. Talking about Port Canaveral being hit very hard partly b/c of it being an island and all but WDW is only like 50 miles or so away. Heard some discussion this could be a CAT 5 soon

I heard, and this may not be true, but I heard that part of the castle comes off can be secured in the center of Bay Lake Tower. I'd imagine the buildings there, at least the newer ones and newer resorts, are pretty strong in intense wind situations.

Though, I'd be concerned about vehicles in the parking lots. I'm sure all movable objects will be secured in the parks and around resorts, but obviously not everything can be secured.

 

[HRHPrincessAriel]

Just a thought on casting members working. Why hasn't Disney set up a certain percentage of rooms for cast member immediate families in evacuation areas if working? Disney is supposed to be a family place and if the CMs family is taken care of the less stressful their jobs would be.

That would be a lot of rooms.

 

[LAKid53]

Sirens are going off in my area alerting.

Sirens as in tornado warning sirens?

That's my biggest fear about hurricanes, the tornados they spawn.

 

[Yellow Strap]

Stay Safe everyone. Please.

 

[21stamps]

Sirens as in tornado warning sirens?

That's my biggest fear about hurricanes, the tornados they spawn.

I am much more afraid of tornadoes than hurricanes. Severely afraid of them. I've never been in the path of a tornado, hope to continue that trend.

 

[wdwmagic]

Disney releases FAQ for guests impacted by Hurricane Matthew

 

[LAKid53]

Just a thought on casting members working. Why hasn't Disney set up a certain percentage of rooms for cast member immediate families in evacuation areas if working? Disney is supposed to be a family place and if the CMs family is taken care of the less stressful their jobs would be.

That would be a lot of rooms.

And Disney's first priority, after employees, should be guests. They need to have rooms for those guests who will be evacuated from vulnerable resorts, like Ft. Wilderness.

 

[LAKid53]

I am much more afraid of tornadoes than hurricanes. Severely afraid of them. I've never been in the path of a tornado, hope to continue that trend.

One touched down a mile from my home last year. It was a weak F1, but it was a little disconcerting, to say the least, that that powerful rain storm produced a tornado that close to my house.

 

[21stamps]

One touched down a mile from my home last year. It was a week F1, but it was a little disconcerting, to say the least, that that powerful rain storm produced a tornado that close to my house.

Oh wow! That's scary!

 

[Piebald]

Guys I've lived in South FL all my life and moved to Orlando right after the horrible storms here. I am glad everyone is freaking the fark out because it shows a sense of respect and fear for this storm. Nothing is worse than people not respecting nature and being careless. Especially with so many people who have moved here in the last decade and have absolutely no idea what they're in for. This one is going to be bad. I hope everyone stays safe and has a place to stay with sufficient supplies. If at all else make sure you have water.

 

[Patcheslee]

That would be a lot of rooms.

I'd rather give up my vacation for a family that need a safe place... that's just me. Yes it would sucks, but vacations can be rescheduled, lives can't be brought back.

 

[gwhb75]

Just read somewhere Disney Springs and the Parks are closing at 5PM tonight and closed tomorrow. Stay safe.

 

[Disney Analyst]

Just read somewhere Disney Springs and the Parks are closing at 5PM tonight and closed tomorrow. Stay safe.

Read the same but can't find official word from Disney.

 

[wdwmagic]

Just read somewhere Disney Springs and the Parks are closing at 5PM tonight and closed tomorrow. Stay safe.

That is most likely, but not yet publicly announced by Disney. Cast are being informed.