Hurricane Dorian / WDW Theme Parks Discussion

[mousefan73]

MCO now not closing on Monday. Feel for those who spent all day changes. Got off the Fantasy today and so many are now on the road in rentals iso flying.

 

[cakebaker]

They still don't have a "for sure" handle on this hurricane. Anyone planning to travel early/mid this week should be really aware of any updates from MCO, their airlines and local news.

This is true too.

 

[Geoff_M]

First thing I said when they announced they were closing was it was way too early to do that. Glad they were able to change it, but no telling how many people cancelled plans that they didn’t need to.

Quite frankly, I'm glad I was wrong and they were able to reverse the decision to close MCO on Monday. I was one of the ones that changed our departure from Monday to Sunday once United offered the waivers, but I'm OK with that decision.... even now. While we lose one park day, the crowds have been light enough that we accomplished more in the days we had here than we expected. It's been a great short stay for us. Also, I was a little worried about having zero margin of error if there was a problem with our flight on Sunday. My wife is a teacher and their school year starts on Tuesday.

 

[yorkieteacher]

I have become a huge fan of Brian Shields FB page as a trusted source for Dorian info, and I found out about him from this board. As I live in north Georgia, my main source about Disney weather has been The Weather Channel. So glad to learn about this additional reliable source. And he says we are all still on alert.......

 

[dachsie]

She just became a Cat 5

 

[DisneyGirlMI]

She just became a Cat 5

And I saw the track has shifted slightly back west.

 

[CastAStone]

Slightly west, yes, but the chance of hurricane force winds remains under 20% for Orlando.



Disney World is still likely (60-70% chance) to experience tropical storm level winds and probably the accompanying rain. It may not close the parks but it will still likely close a bunch of rides.

 

[dachsie]

@Haley R - I am really concerned for you. Hope you will evacuate to AKL today.

 

[Tonyz]

This thing can’t make up its mind!

Stay vigilant - everything is up in the air right now. If it keeps shifting West, that’s not great.

 

[Tara8595]

A really great video on the danger that still remains for WDW:

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=528845211222164

 

[cakebaker]

Disney removed the blurb about contacting guests staying at the campgrounds and other more risk prone resorts. So that's a good sign at least.

 

[Lifeisthebubblesbeach]

I’m pondering buying a ticket to Monday’s MNSSHP. Either this is genius and no one will be there or this is stupid ... thoughts?

 

[Disneylover99]

I’m pondering buying a ticket to Monday’s MNSSHP. Either this is genius and no one will be there or this is stupid ... thoughts?

I’d wait til the last minute and decide. I wouldn’t make any decisions til tomorrow afternoon.

 

[Southernmiss]

This storm is now packing 175 mph winds. The track is shifting as the storm wobbles and gets closer.

Disney and MCO are not in the all clear, yet.

Forecasters are increasing their messages of not letting your guard down across Florida.

 

[StormyCA]

Late last year, when we were planning our cross-country RV drive and FW stay, DH and I had debated doing it just about this time (right after Labor Day). DH had a 'feeling' he couldn't shake about our planned date so we went in May.

Best wishes to all of you as you make your decisions and 'venture forth'.

 

[xuxa777]

I am bet in the next or the following advisory shifts the forecast a bit further west with a possible landfall in central florida. It is moving a bit faster west then they forecasted. HH are seeing 200mph wind gusts. It is still strengthening

 

[hsmamainva]

So much uncertainty!!

We leave at 8am on Wednesday!!!

Watching the hurricane track every hour as we're driving right down I-95 through the Carolinas and Georgia to get to Florida

 

[disneymagicgirl]

I’m pondering buying a ticket to Monday’s MNSSHP. Either this is genius and no one will be there or this is stupid ... thoughts?

Same here.

 

[yulilin3]

At ak now, looks like a regular ak crowd but definitely less than regular holiday weekend crowd

 

[rteetz]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1168165122235232257