Michael was supposed to take an jog to the right as it approached the Big Bend. Fortunately for those of us in that area, it continued to track to the west. But bad for Marianna, PC, Mexico Beach. Those 60-80 miles made a big difference for us.
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News Major Hurricane Dorian impacts to Walt Disney World 2019
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Michael was supposed to take an jog to the right as it approached the Big Bend. Fortunately for those of us in that area, it continued to track to the west. But bad for Marianna, PC, Mexico Beach. Those 60-80 miles made a big difference for us.
You too. We don't need another Michael.
SirWillow
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Cat 4 expected now? Wow this thing is getting big.
Disney is probably the safest place to be during a hurricane. Outside of staying in the resort for a full day and the parks possibly being closed Monday more than likely, which is an inconvenience, guests at Disney likely may barely realize there is a storm blowing. Disney has in the past even brought food to people's rooms (sandwiches and things as I recall).
While I was in Florida, I went through Charley (landfall 25 miles south of me), Frances (eye went right over us) Jeanne (another eye over us) in Tampa, then Wilma and numerous tropical storms at Disney. Those that haven't been through a hurricane, especially in Florida, don't understand- that state is built for them, and most of them make a bit of a mess for a couple of days similar to what an ice storm does up north. (honestly the damage levels and types are really similar having dealt with both).
Will it make a mess? yes, especially on the coast, lesser so as you get inland. Is it dangerous? yes, especially if you're stupid and don't leave the coast where it could hit. But if you're inland what it means for the most part is, usually, a couple of days of camping inside, perhaps without power, and some yard cleanup afterwards.
And hopefully this one won't be like Irma was. That one was the rare exception that created a mess through the whole state.
That's where people will notice it, absolutely. Disney the day after you won't be able to tell. But those around, especially those still cleaning up from Michael a bit, may have some issues. So much of it depends on the exact storm track. But honestly, the biggest deals will be downed trees and power lines, and some roof damage. On the coast will be a much bigger deal, and that's where you'll see the real damage. But as you make it inland and around Orlando that will go down.
Disney is probably the safest place to be during a hurricane. Outside of staying in the resort for a full day and the parks possibly being closed Monday more than likely, which is an inconvenience, guests at Disney likely may barely realize there is a storm blowing. Disney has in the past even brought food to people's rooms (sandwiches and things as I recall).
While I was in Florida, I went through Charley (landfall 25 miles south of me), Frances (eye went right over us) Jeanne (another eye over us) in Tampa, then Wilma and numerous tropical storms at Disney. Those that haven't been through a hurricane, especially in Florida, don't understand- that state is built for them, and most of them make a bit of a mess for a couple of days similar to what an ice storm does up north. (honestly the damage levels and types are really similar having dealt with both).
Will it make a mess? yes, especially on the coast, lesser so as you get inland. Is it dangerous? yes, especially if you're stupid and don't leave the coast where it could hit. But if you're inland what it means for the most part is, usually, a couple of days of camping inside, perhaps without power, and some yard cleanup afterwards.
And hopefully this one won't be like Irma was. That one was the rare exception that created a mess through the whole state.
Which has zero to do with this thread.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
initial attendance is the LEAST accurate measure of success these days at WDW
Ahhh...the “fluff index”To get this back on track, I find this graphic very helpful to understand hurricane wind effects.
JohnD
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Correct..just like 2 unprompted personal shots from no where
Can we move on? Where’s the 11 am track at ?
SirWillow
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Well, they did rebuild everything after those other hurricanes utterly flattened the parks, destroyed them completely and leveled the resorts killing all of those guests, so I guess they can do it again...
Oh, wait, that didn't happen. They came through with barely a scratch because everything is built with withstand the hurricanes without any issues.
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Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Was that the one that was supposed to crush Naples 2 years ago and completely missed?
kong1802
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JohnD
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I'll reach into my pocket and get out 5 bucks for the game.
BoarderPhreak
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Oh, my.
It's a noon game, so you know it will be a steamy one in Doak.
JohnD
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OTOH. . . Noon games require a morning commitment. Maybe I'll show up late and purchase a ticket at the gate.
Andrew C
You know what's funny?
Models are converging showing it going up the middle of the state.
That TABD route looks "exciting."