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News Major Hurricane Dorian impacts to Walt Disney World 2019
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WDWTank
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Yep
beertiki
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South is not better unless it's 150 miles south. The North side of the storm is the strongest. Irma hit here at MM 21, the most damage was from MM 28 to 60.
Models are converging showing it going up the middle of the state.
Still way to early to tell. Ensemble models which are a good precursor for how the next operational model will turn out are indicating a possible turn before the coast and it hugs the coast. Up until 48 hours prior these models are still very low confidence.
I have mixed feelings on this path. Since I own a home on the Southwest coast near Ft. Meyers the path is better for us. However, owning several DVC contracts and being a stockholder, I don't want to see this go over WDW. I hope for the best and that this is the only Hurricane to hit Florida as I will be at WDW on 9/20 for our anniversary trip.Models are converging showing it going up the middle of the state.
Oddysey
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I have lived in Polk County most all my life and have had the eye of 4 hurricanes pass right over me when it was often forecasted not too. That said, we purchased all needed supplies yesterday, and down the road will make a decision on whether to board the windows or not. I am slightly nervous at the moment, but to your point, levity is appreciated in times like these. It helps keep the nerves light while the local news attempts to drive one into a panic. I especially appreciated the "Dorian wanting to visit Galaxy's Edge on opening weekend" meme. It made me laugh in an uncertain moment.
On a side note, I am not sure this will be true this time due to GE opening, but historically the best days to visit Disney are the day after a hurricane. I have done it many times, and it reminds me of the old days when there were off-seasons. Walkways are open and attraction wait times are short. Not to mention, Disney historically has power and my house does not so I especially enjoy the areas with A/C.
Be safe everyone!
If this storm hits Florida - 4 years in a row of major hurricanes - we get a reprieve for the next 2 decades.
durangojim
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We’re supposed to fly out of mco at 2pm on Sunday. Should I try to get a flight out on Saturday or would early Sunday morning be sufficient?
Beacon Joe
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I'd love that one. I'd rather take my last minute surfari to NC instead of FL.
I'd try for Saturday.
durangojim
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That’s what I’m thinking too
rodserling27
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Keep in mind that these things almost ALWAYS hit later than predicted. Already in the last 24 hours, the arrival times at each designed spot have moved back by a few hours. Remember that the timing predictions (particularly the wind force estimations) are based on the data RIGHT NOW, assuming there are few changes. That being said, it might not hurt to be prepared just in case. Always better safe than sorry.
I am driving down from Delaware this afternoon with an old college buddy. We are going to do as much as we can Friday and Saturday and plan to leave and at least get out of FL late Sat night or early Sun morning, based on this track. If Dorian takes his time coming in, we may try to hit a few things Sunday, but I'll keep my eyes on the wind forecasts. (I also would hate to get stuck in traffic for 6+ hours). Hopefully this thing keeps taking its time getting to FL or swings up north entirely! Anything is possible.
I hope we get a few years reprieve. Charlie went right over us. Then we go hit by Sandy at our Jersey Shore home and Staten Island. Can you believe that, two homes in one storm.
Fortunately we were not hit too hard at either place. I am not complaining because many were hurt much worse than we were. I thank God for that and that we are fortunate enough to have everything we have and get to vacation at WDW as many times as we do. All I can say is I hope everyone here will make a contribution to those less fortunate than us. who get hit by this storm. It is up to all of us to help our fellow Americans.
bpadair32
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I find it in very bad taste to use a thread where people are trying to get useful information about a potential natural disaster to start taking shots at management. There are plenty of other threads here for those types of complaints.
The issue is trying to determine when MCO will close and when that announcement is made.
Make sure you keep your gas tank full - you'll be leaving FL when people will be evacuating north.
rodserling27
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Yep, gas tank is one of my main priorities! I'm prepared to sit in traffic whenever we leave, so plenty of gas, some great CDs and a few snacks will make it a little more bearable.
Yep, gas tank is one of my main priorities! I'm prepared to sit in traffic whenever we leave, so plenty of gas, some great CDs and a few snacks will make it a little more bearable.
There will be gas shortages in the state. If you haven't, download an app that shows where supplies are....don't want to waste gas hunting for gas.
Have a great trip and safe return! Galaxy's Edge is awesome
rodserling27
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Thanks! Any suggestions on an app?
I was underwhelmed by GE in DL, but now that I know what to expect, I think I'll have a good time.
Any recommendations on the "gas app"? Is there one for water lol, my kids can't find any in Windermere and going to try Costco tonight.
This is their first hurricaine and I agree the local news has them thinking they are in the apcolapse. I basically told them to plan like a blizzard up here. Am I m issing anything important to tell them?
This is their first hurricaine and I agree the local news has them thinking they are in the apcolapse. I basically told them to plan like a blizzard up here. Am I m issing anything important to tell them?