Tropical Storm Possible Mid to Late Week

[arich35]

https://weather.com/storms/hurricane/news/2024-09-22-gulf-tropical-storm-florida-hurricane-season

Of course pretty much the day we get in this could hit the coast and cause rain/storms/wind the first few days. Hopefully this pushes more west as it forms. But just a heads up for people coming this week/weekend.

 

[John park hopper]

It doesn't look like it will develop into anything according to the national hurricane web site so I would not worry to much about it.

 

[KDM31091]

Models are all over the place but none of them are showing a very impressive storm. At most probably a tropical storm. Which, don't get me wrong, can still bring heavy rain and flooding, but either way, at this stage doesn't look to be impacting central Florida. We will get plenty of residual clouds and rain but nothing to be overly worried about.

 

[arich35]

Looks like this will hit Thursday, hopefully other days will be normal Florida weather

 

[ethnt]

We're in the same boat — arrive Wednesday, Thursday through Sunday in the parks, leave Monday. National Hurricane Center is probably going to put out an announcement around 11am ET, and they're sending out Hurricane Hunters this afternoon. Hopefully by this evening there will be a more concrete idea of where this thing is headed

 

[The Mighty Tim]

I'm currently visiting WDW from the UK. I was also here during Ian. How does this incoming storm compare?

Is this likely to be another "parks closed and stay in your resort" situation?

 

[Andrew25]

I'm currently visiting WDW from the UK. I was also here during Ian. How does this incoming storm compare?

Is this likely to be another "parks closed and stay in your resort" situation?

It's a very messy storm, we should get more details later today and early tomorrow. It will bring rain into the area, but the parks will more than likely remain open. I'd just prepare now and get some extra ponchos and be prepared to stay in your room for a day.

 

[The Mighty Tim]

It's a very messy storm, we should get more details later today and early tomorrow. It will bring rain into the area, but the parks will more than likely remain open. I'd just prepare now and get some extra ponchos and be prepared to stay in your room for a day.

Thanks for the heads up. I'll probably be ready for a resort day by then anyway!

 

[Dead2009]

This is looking like it's almost taking the same path as the last hurricane that hit Florida did and I only need to know 2 things

A. will the Orlando airport be closed even though Orlando probably wont be directly impacted outside of a little rain and wind

B. should I doom and gloom everyone ahead of time?

 

[John park hopper]

There was a storm in the Atlantic that fizzled out the one off the Yucatan looks like it may affect Orlando especially if tracks more east

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[arich35]

Hopefully Thursday will be the only day that is a complete wash.
How bad can the winds get at Disney compared to the coast? First time dealing with this. Luckily we get in early Wednesday and don't leave until late Sunday night

 

[IanDLBZF]

Gov DeSantis declared state of emergency across 41 Florida counties.

 

[some other guy]

https://www.wftv.com/news/local/hurricane-helene-these-florida-theme-parks-are-closed-inclement-weather/

Hurricane Helene: These Florida theme parks are closed for inclement weather – WFTV | Ghostarchive

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looks like it's the water parks and some of the extra stuff closing so far

 

[TsWade2]

Wow! I'm glad I don't live in Florida! Well, even though I'm disappointed that WDW has been closed due of the hurricane, I have one thing to say, stay safe.

 

[some other guy]

Wow! I'm glad I don't live in Florida! Well, even though I'm disappointed that WDW has been closed due of the hurricane, I have one thing to say, stay safe.

so far I'm seeing Typhoon Lagoon, mini golf, and the extra hours stuff, but MK is opened an extra hour or two in general?

Walt Disney World said due to Hurricane Helene, the park has decided to change its normal operation hours.


Changes will include:

• Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park and miniature golf courses will be closed on Thursday, Sept. 26.
• Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party is canceled for Thursday, Sept. 26.
• Magic Kingdom was scheduled to close Thursday, Sept. 26 at 6 p.m., but operating hours have been extended until 8 p.m.

The theme park released the following statement regarding Hurricane Helene:

“Walt Disney World Resort is currently operating under normal conditions. We are closely monitoring the path of the storm as we continue to prioritize the safety of our Guests and Cast Members.”

 

[wutisgood]

dbag streamers hoping for a more empty resort are probably dissapointed with this storm.

 

[some other guy]

dbag streamers hoping for a more empty resort are probably dissapointed with this storm.

it was ages before streaming, but ngl in my day the summer torrential downpours was a nice way to have the parks mostly to yourself (as long as you were a big enough dummy to not get out of the rain )