Hurricane Matthew

[PhotoDave219]

Due to the shift to the east, expected winds at WDW have dropped 10mph to 45-55 mph max sustained, gusts to 70 mph

Hey predicting this with only a 10 mile difference between track and forecast? I'll take it. Thats pretty much dead on. Especially that its 10 miles in the good direction....

 

[21stamps]

So? That doesn't change what local officials were telling people to do.

I didn't know that Orlando imposed a 5pm curfew. I thought it was later. My apologies.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Pro tip: Never click on "Show Ignored Content"

 

[DisneyDoug85]

VERY good 11pm update on the storm. It shifted roughly 15 miles to the East and most models don't have it making a FL landfall. Still very strong winds expected on the coast though. Remains a Category 4 hurricane at 130 mph

Great news!!

 

[Disneyhead'71]

Officials wanted everyone sheltered in place by 6pm. A cerfew went into effect at 10pm.

This is a major weather event.

It's just getting stated. We should probably wait until it's over before declaring people over reacted.

 

[PhotoDave219]

officials wanted everyone sheltered in place by 6pm. A cerfew went into effect at 10pm.

This is a major weather event.

It's just getting stated. Wait until it's over before declaring people over reacted.

Some people arent happy unless bodies are floating in the streets....

 

[AEfx]

Yes they do, we had that woman earlier in the thread whining about only being moved to the All Stars from Wilderness Campground instead of the GFla.

Agreed with the rest, but just to clarify - because I don't think she was really out of line:

1) They had a cabin, which is pricier than just a campsite

2) She was willing to pay the difference to stay at a different resort (just no availability)

3) I think she was just expressing her disappointment, she has come back several times and said to the effect of "hey we still are at Disney so yay".

Just don't want her lumped in with what are sure to be horror stories of really out of line crazy guests.

I think you put it well - yes people need some personal responsibility, but so does Disney have a responsibility as the owner of the resort - but in both cases, people who really do act crappy to others when everyone is in the same boat (CM or guest) are the ones that you want to put outside in the rain...

 

[21stamps]

Officials wanted everyone sheltered in place by 6pm. A cerfew went into effect at 10pm.

This is a major weather event.

It's just getting stated. We should probably wait until it's over before declaring people over reacted.

It is out of South Florida. That is what I said. That is correct information.

 

[PhotoDave219]

officials wanted everyone sheltered in place by 6pm. A cerfew went into effect at 10pm.

This is a major weather event.

It's just getting stated. Wait until it's over before declaring people over reacted.

Given that a Cat4 storm with 130mph sustained winds was forecast to make landfall - or come damn near close - I haven't seen anyone overreact. Ive seen a lot of dumb people doing dumb things. Storm shifts 15 miles the other way and its absolute devastation.

 

[PhotoDave219]

Agreed with the rest, but just to clarify - because I don't think she was really out of line:

1) They had a cabin, which is pricier than just a campsite

2) She was willing to pay the difference to stay at a different resort (just no availability)

3) I think she was just expressing her disappointment, she has come back several times and said to the effect of "hey we still are at Disney so yay".

Just don't want her lumped in with what are sure to be horror stories of really out of line crazy guests.

I think you put it well - yes people need some personal responsibility, but so does Disney have a responsibility as the owner of the resort - but in both cases, people who really do act crappy to others when everyone is in the same boat (CM or guest) are the ones that you want to put outside in the rain...

300+ people dead in Haiti with this storm, she can suck it up and be happy with the steel and concrete around her instead of the manufactured home material of the "cabins."

 

[Disneyhead'71]

It is out of South Florida. That is what I said. That is correct information.

Right, but others are saying Orange Co. over reacted.

The jury is still out on that one. I'm pretty sure Orlando is going to get hammered.

 

[fngoofy]

Any reports in from the Vero Beach Resort? Looks like the eye is going to come closest to shore at Melbourne, that's 30mi North of Disney's Vero Beach Resort.

 

[mikeh]

Right, but others are saying Orange Co. over reacted.

The jury is still out on that one. I'm pretty sure Orlando is going to get hammered.

Prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

We're not in the clear yet in Orlando, and there are still some really life-threatening conditions on the coast.

 

[Bayoubengal88]

Thanks for all the updates guys. I'm currently on my way to Louisiana to be with family during a difficult time. I'm not able to check news sources or cable.

 

[AEfx]

Right, but others are saying Orange Co. over reacted.

The jury is still out on that one. I'm pretty sure Orlando is going to get hammered.

The mainstream press has picked up that the parks are closed tomorrow. But I think it got lost a few pages back where @wdwmagic posted that they hope to have at least one park open tomorrow night.

My guess is, unless something drastically changes now, that by tomorrow it's going to just be a matter of staffing more than anything else how much actually ends up opening up.

 

[TeriofTerror]

We're just watching the Redsox, NFL & waiting for the new episode of 'Pitch' to come on here in Dr. Phillips. Waiting to see what the night bring us with this storm.

It brought... a Tribe victory! (Happy Dance)

 

[No Name]

I've been busy all week so I haven't been able to drop in. But wow, this is quite serious. I hope that everyone stays safe.

 

[erstwo]

Agreed with the rest, but just to clarify - because I don't think she was really out of line:

1) They had a cabin, which is pricier than just a campsite

2) She was willing to pay the difference to stay at a different resort (just no availability)

3) I think she was just expressing her disappointment, she has come back several times and said to the effect of "hey we still are at Disney so yay".

Just don't want her lumped in with what are sure to be horror stories of really out of line crazy guests.

I think you put it well - yes people need some personal responsibility, but so does Disney have a responsibility as the owner of the resort - but in both cases, people who really do act crappy to others when everyone is in the same boat (CM or guest) are the ones that you want to put outside in the rain...

Here, here.

We left yesterday. We were staying at Coranado Springs. No way I was staying at a resort where I'd have to walk between 5 to 10 minutes in pouring rain and wind gusts to get to the front desk.

When you are traveling with kids, moving from a cabin with a full kitchen and mini living area to a small room isn't ideal if you're willing to pay to upgrade. It's mostly frustrating.

For the record - I've built an entire neighborhood of houses in La Hatte, Haiti - block houses. (Well, actually, Hatians built the houses, I just provided the funds) I love Haiti and am heartbroken for them to have to face yet another disaster. .
ETA - I say that so I don't get blasted for wanting to stay in a deluxe resort while Haiti is suffering.

 

[21stamps]

Right, but others are saying Orange Co. over reacted.

The jury is still out on that one. I'm pretty sure Orlando is going to get hammered.

I don't think anyone over reacted. Well, not totally accurate.. Obviously it wasn't going to hit the entire "warning" area.. But I think the state needed to act in the exact way that they did.

FPL has been doing a TREMENDOUS job.
Gas stations had fuel. Stores has groceries.
This was a different preparation than I've ever seen before.
It's better to be safe then sorry!

 

[MOXOMUMD]

I agree. Common sense says its a hurricane coming. If i was restricted to the food court i would have purchased food and drink for the next 24 hours. If i had transportation, there are numerous of stores they could have went to.

If I knew I would be at WDW with a hurricane approaching, I would have packed some food in my suitcases. PopTarts, Crystal Light singles, and Starfish tuna/cracker pouches are awesome.