Hurricane Dorian / WDW Theme Parks Discussion

[DisneyGirlMI]

Was it a weather related anytime?

Yes, it was.

 

[SaintsManiac]

Yes, it was.

Interesting. I’ve never had one like that.

 

[DisneyGirlMI]

Interesting. I’ve never had one like that.

Ok, let me clarify. It was either weather related or it was because the ride we had it for was down (BTMRR), either way I looked at the list and only M&M were excluded

 

[Lyons Family]

I wonder with the evacuations from parts of Florida has had any impact on the traffic and the Magical Express transportation getting back to MCO on time for travelers to get their flights with time to spare.

Just curious.

 

[Geoff_M]

I bet MCO might reverse and not close on Monday once this evenings forecast update comes out

I may be wrong, but I doubt it. They made the announcement early to allow airlines enough time to make changes to their logistics systems to move planes and flight crews out of the area. My guess is the airlines have changed things accordingly. I doubt they can just pivot things on short notice if MCO says "nevermind!"

 

[Haley R]

Some are saying the new track is showing it heading more west again up the state and not up the coast

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

I empathize with all who are trying to nail down vacations for this coming week. Brings back memories from 4 years ago when we did a trip over Labor Day weekend in which we had to dodge a hurricane that was making its way to the FL/GA line just as we were driving down I-95. I was on pins and needles the whole time, but we wound up having a fantastic vacation with minimal if any effects from the storm. May Dorian get himself out of y'all's way ASAP

 

[RBZ]

I may be wrong, but I doubt it. They made the announcement early to allow airlines enough time to make changes to their logistics systems to move planes and flight crews out of the area. My guess is the airlines have changed things accordingly. I doubt they can just pivot things on short notice if MCO says "nevermind!"

They are still predicting tropical storm force winds in Orlando the next few days, so they would just have to close again. Also, now that they announced the closure, who is going to use the airport? Anyone flying in on Monday most likely already changed their plans, and airlines, also, probably canceled their flights. They could decide to stay open, but they would have no business.

 

[RBZ]

Some are saying the new track is showing it heading more west again up the state and not up the coast

I saw that, also. If I were in Orlando, or any where in Florida, really, I'd assume I'm getting hit by some pretty nasty weather in the coming week. This thing is proving to be extremely unpredictable. I would only trust the 48 hour forecast right now. Any predictions further out can and will change.

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Some are saying the new track is showing it heading more west again up the state and not up the coast

Who’s some? Literally every recent track that’s come out and news org I’m watching in florida has it even more east then before. Even the 2pm model has it off coast

Hopefully it keeps going east

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EDUPaXVUEAAnliU?format=jpg&name=900x900

 

[bookbunny]

We've been keeping a watch on the weather. We are to arrive on 4 Sep. I am keeping a positive thought and praying this does not cause us to have to cancel or change plans. AA is accepting cancellations at this time with refund but the status of flight isn't up yet for us.

 

[Haley R]

I saw that, also. If I were in Orlando, or any where in Florida, really, I'd assume I'm getting hit by some pretty nasty weather in the coming week. This thing is proving to be extremely unpredictable. I would only trust the 48 hour forecast right now. Any predictions further out can and will change.

The problem with knowing so late is we might not be able to leave

We are deciding by tonight if we’ll be going to Orlando tomorrow through Thursday

 

[Haley R]

Who’s some? Literally every recent track that’s come out and news org I’m watching in florida has it even more east then before. Even the 2pm model has it off coast

Hopefully it keeps going east

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EDUPaXVUEAAnliU?format=jpg&name=900x900

They’re just models that have been run recently. Two to three different models have shown it possibly coming closer to land and moving north.

 

[IluvMGM]

the hotel was on them????

Yep. They said it would be $360 extra but because of the situation they took care of it for me. I was shocked, already had my credit card out and ready to go. I usually have bad luck, so this was a really amazing bit of good luck.

 

[RBZ]

The problem with knowing so late is we might not be able to leave

We are deciding by tonight if we’ll be going to Orlando tomorrow through Thursday

It's a difficult decision. We made our decision to cancel yesterday morning. MCO validated the decision by announcing their closing a few hours before our plane was scheduled to land. In the long run, I'm glad we made the decision we did as the stress over it was ruining the vacation. I'm sad we're not going, but at least I'm content with our decision.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Some are saying the new track is showing it heading more west again up the state and not up the coast

I saw that, also. If I were in Orlando, or any where in Florida, really, I'd assume I'm getting hit by some pretty nasty weather in the coming week. This thing is proving to be extremely unpredictable. I would only trust the 48 hour forecast right now. Any predictions further out can and will change.

At this point the only source you should trust in terms of track updates is the National Hurricane Center. Also please keep in mind that the track is merely a forecast. The cone shows all possible places that the eye could make landfall. It has changed dramatically in the past 24 hours and could do so again in the next 24.

 

[Haley R]

At this point the only source you should trust in terms of track updates is the National Hurricane Center. Also please keep in mind that the track is merely a forecast. The cone shows all possible places that the eye could make landfall. It has changed dramatically in the past 24 hours and could do so again in the next 24.

We’re still in that 1-3 day cone and I honestly think we’ll stay in it. None of our neighbors have left so I’m still wondering if we should just stick it out.

 

[Selket]

I just want to put in a good word for this weather site - it's very technical and more the place to read than post but it has good insights by pro mets and experienced hurricane watchers generally without the hype. If you are interested in the model runs and analysis in real time. It starts at the beginning of the thread but it's over 50 pages long at the moment FYI so go to the end: https://www.americanwx.com/bb/topic/52488-major-hurricane-dorian

 

[Jesh]

Still waiting to decide if we're going to fly in on Wednesday (if the airport is even open). Think the final decision will be late Monday. I can always push it up to the next week but I picked this week because of the crowds. Maybe the week of the 11th will be good for crowds, too. Best case is I just end up coming in on September 9th for a few nights.

 

[Nohal]

Still waiting to decide if we're going to fly in on Wednesday (if the airport is even open). Think the final decision will be late Monday. I can always push it up to the next week but I picked this week because of the crowds. Maybe the week of the 11th will be good for crowds, too. Best case is I just end up coming in on September 9th for a few nights.

We are in the same boat but we are flying in Thursday. This is so stressful. Waiting till Monday also to make a final decision. As we have cancelled the last two years (one for hurricane 2 years ago and last year due to medical issues) I really don't want to re-book. I think you will fine that many people who have cancelled will either go next week or the following week. So the low crowds we were expecting won't be that low.