Fox News reports "damage" to WDW

[ScoJo15]

I have no idea what damage there is at the parks. I do know that MK and Epcot are open this evening. Although there does not appear to have been a lot of damage in the Orlando area, there could very well be some minor damage around WDW.

I landed at MCO this morning at 6am. DD and I returned from a trip to LA. It was a very rough landing. The wind picked up just as we were making our descent. I overheard the pilot tell another crew member as we left the plane that the tower had told him the winds were 15 mph with light rain. Instead, we experienced tropical storm force winds and blinding rain. We had to wait for another plane to depart the gate before we could pull in. The plane was rocking from side to side because of the wind gusts. People were beginning to complain of feeling that sea sick feeling. I then drove home from the airport. It was not a fun drive. I could barely see because the rain was so intense and the wind gusts felt like they were going to blow us over. Our only damage at home was a small tree knocked over. So, although Wilma certainly did not affect Orlando like the past hurricanes, it definately was a rather intense experience.

I am glad that you and your DD are safe. It's sometimes easy to think that a Cat 2 or 3 is "nothing" when it can be quite devastating. Thanks for sharing & bringing back some perspective.

 

[JerseyJ]

I have no idea what damage there is at the parks. I do know that MK and Epcot are open this evening. Although there does not appear to have been a lot of damage in the Orlando area, there could very well be some minor damage around WDW.

I landed at MCO this morning at 6am. DD and I returned from a trip to LA. It was a very rough landing. The wind picked up just as we were making our descent. I overheard the pilot tell another crew member as we left the plane that the tower had told him the winds were 15 mph with light rain. Instead, we experienced tropical storm force winds and blinding rain. We had to wait for another plane to depart the gate before we could pull in. The plane was rocking from side to side because of the wind gusts. People were beginning to complain of feeling that sea sick feeling. I then drove home from the airport. It was not a fun drive. I could barely see because the rain was so intense and the wind gusts felt like they were going to blow us over. Our only damage at home was a small tree knocked over. So, although Wilma certainly did not affect Orlando like the past hurricanes, it definately was a rather intense experience.

Thanks for the update on what it is really like in the Orlando area. Just got home & have not been able to reach my sister in the Longwood area. Feel alot better after seeing you post.

 

[Colorado DISers]

WDW, the Happiest Place on Earth, where Libs and Conservatives can live together in harmony

 

[HappyLawyer]

i say it really does not matter if there is or is not damage or even how much, what ever it is we all know that disney will work hard and fast to repair, replace and reopen right?.

 

[LakeAriel]

WDW, the Happiest Place on Earth, where Libs and Conservatives can live together in harmony

If only for one magical moment!!!

 

[disneymama73]

It's time to remember the magic....

Feralpeg: So glad you're safe and sound. Thanks for sharing your experience.

 

[disneymama73]

WDW, the Happiest Place on Earth, where Libs and Conservatives can live together in harmony

 

[SnackyStacky]

WAY too many personal attacks and slinging on this thread.