Hurricane Milton coming to FL

[Gringrinngghost]

From yesterday

 

[jlhwdw]

I'm not sure why everyone thinks they would close 24 if not 48 hours prior to landfall. That has never been protocol. Nothing they are doing (or not doing) is anything different than the way it's done every time.

 

[Quietmouse]

Does Disney world not have a connection of underground emergency tunnels?

Seems like that would be the ideal place for cast members to be if they aren’t allow to leave.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Does Disney world not have a connection of underground emergency tunnels?

There is Utilidors at Magic Kingdom and a small tunnel system over Future World at Epcot.

 

[esskay]

Does Disney world not have a connection of underground emergency tunnels?

Seems like that would be the ideal place for cast members to be if they aren’t allow to leave.

Nope, altho on multiple occasions people have been told by cast that they have them under the hotels "just incase", no idea why but apparently the thought of going UNDER the water calms people down . If you go on a few of the trip report sites and read peoples accounts from hurricanes in the 2000s it seemed to be a pretty common thing, some even going as far as to say they have tunnels connecting all hotels for emergencies, which of course is a massive fib!

If we're going to feel for anyone its the ones that get left over at castaway cay in the storm shelter - its perfectly safe but still...private island, storm...I'd be worried about the T-Rex.

 

[TalkingHead]

The 24/7 local Orlando coverage can feel like sensationalism. WESH just showed a map with Cat 2 over Orlando, which is absolutely not the case if they’re also saying Polk can expect 70-80mph sustained winds.

 

[jlhwdw]

Perfect conditions to be preparing the parks without guests in them.

They've never done that before. Why would they now?

 

[Gringrinngghost]

 

[Andrew25]

I'm not sure why everyone thinks they would close 24 if not 48 hours prior to landfall. That has never been protocol. Nothing they are doing (or not doing) is anything different than the way it's done every time.

Nobody is suggesting a 4-5 day closure, but providing enough advance notice to park guests that a park may close earlier than expected in order to allow CMs enough time to prepare their own homes is necessary.

We knews for a few days now that the Central Florida area will be impacted somehow by heavy rains and winds for Wed/Thr, why not start giving notice in advance? Central Florida has been in the center of the track for days now.

 

[FigmentFan82]

Nobody is suggesting a 4-5 day closure, but providing enough advance notice to park guests that a park may close earlier than expected in order to allow CMs enough time to prepare their own homes is necessary.

We knews for a few days now that the Central Florida area will be impacted somehow by heavy rains and winds for Wed/Thr, why not start giving notice in advance? Central Florida has been in the center of the track for days now.

Since it's been known, why does Disney need to also inform people. If you're in a area that could be affected badly, do something. Don't wait for Disney to say something.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

Since it's been known, why does Disney need to also inform people. If you're in an area that could be affected badly, do something. Don't wait for Disney to say something.

Now be an employee and try to have time to prep without calling out.

At UOR some back of house departments are work at home starting tomorrow due to them finding it unsafe for staff to come in… but front of house, y’all have to come in.

 

[plutofan15]

Nobody is suggesting a 4-5 day closure, but providing enough advance notice to park guests that a park may close earlier than expected in order to allow CMs enough time to prepare their own homes is necessary.

We knews for a few days now that the Central Florida area will be impacted somehow by heavy rains and winds for Wed/Thr, why not start giving notice in advance? Central Florida has been in the center of the track for days now.

Just to be clear, those who are upset regarding not announcing plans for closures are bent out of shape at Universal and Sea World as well, correct? Considering all three are essentially saying the same thing.

 

[Gringrinngghost]

An operations update from Universal Orlando is due shortly as per an email to team members I have received word about.

 

[jrhwdw]

Just to be clear, those who are upset regarding not announcing plans for closures are bent out of shape at Universal and Sea World as well, correct? Considering all three are essentially saying the same thing.

Yep! UOR and SWO have the same responsibility WDW has!

 

[esskay]

Nobody is suggesting a 4-5 day closure, but providing enough advance notice to park guests that a park may close earlier than expected in order to allow CMs enough time to prepare their own homes is necessary.

We knews for a few days now that the Central Florida area will be impacted somehow by heavy rains and winds for Wed/Thr, why not start giving notice in advance? Central Florida has been in the center of the track for days now.

What would you like them to say? If they've not actually figured out when they will close (which isnt unreasonable nor unexpected, you dont make calls like this early and end up with parks sitting empty when they didnt need to be) then all they can say is what every single person knows - they MAY close at some point.

This is no different from any other closure operationally speaking, you make the call as late as possible, and only once you've got all the details. They're following the same practices as every other park in the area has followed for decades.

We'll no doubt be getting that announcement very, very soon so its a bit of a non issue.

 

[LAKid53]

Well, she keeps going back and forth. But honestly, a good chunk of the neighborhood stays every hurricane. Having said that, I have a feeling if the fire department comes and knocks on everyone’s door telling them to evacuate - which is what they do when they anticipate it to be particularly bad – she’ll head out and join us.

I hope so. If she were my mom, I'd be so worried about her safety I couldn't sleep.

 

[Lilofan]

Perfect conditions to be preparing the parks without guests in them.

2012 a team advised Disney the day before that one not to be mentioned wanted to make a speech on tourism in front of the MK castle. MK was closed to the public all morning next day , prepared the park for one VIP and even Iger and Staggs flew last minute from Burbank to attend.

 

[LAKid53]

I'm talking about people who aren't in evacuation zones at all. Voluntary evacuation zones should get out as soon as there is a decent likelihood of the storm hitting where they are. I'm talking about people who live 10 miles inland on highish (for Florida) ground that evacuate because they don't want to have to live without power for a few days.

The governor and local officials are telling people who CAN'T live without power for a few days due to medical issues to evacuate or go to a shelter. It won't be "without power for a few days".

 

[Lilofan]

If a strong Cat 4 rolls through Orlando, how sturdy are the larger buildings at Disney (castle, SSE, Tree)

WESH is advising 100 mph hurricane force winds going through Central Florida 8 am Thursday . Charley in 2004 winds topped 106mph which severely damaged roofs and wrecked a number of neighborhoods in Orlando and Kissimmee.

 

[cr3346]

Could be ramping back up. Eye has closed back up on NW side, but with some dry air outside the eyewall, and pressure of 925mb was found in the latest pass through