Hurricane Irma?

[DLM1980]

For about the past day, it's had Georgia landfall on Monday afternoon. At that speed, Orlando will see the worst Sunday night. We just don't know what "worst" means.

Maybe the worst will be that 'wurst will fall from the sky. I could go for some brats right now ;-)

Sounds like a new spinoff of sharknado started

 

[Tonyz]

A Saturday closure for MCO does seem a little cautious but I guess the theme of this whole thing is better safe than sorry.

So if your flight is scheduled to take off at like 4:45 and it gets delayed 20 minutes would they still let it go?

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Looks like maybe she's moving faster now? I was thinking that she'd be along the coast near Orlando on Monday

If I had to wager a guess as to why they opted for Saturday at 5pm it would be that Irma is so large and the eye is scheduled to be below the keys Saturday night and that could mean that tropical storm force winds could begin reaching Orlando at that time?

 

[Neverbeast]

We're going to have to cancel. I watched and waited and I just can't intentionally drive my kids into this.

So far our TA hasn't been able to find availability that meets my needs and budget to get a reschedule going. Trying to keep both a suite and a dining plan was going to add 1700$... She's going to make one more try tomorrow but then we'll have to cancel outright and hope we can rebook soon.

I'm just miserable. You guys get it. It's the right thing but it still sucks.

 

[minniegirl19]

No I haven't

Sorry this wasn't supposed to go to you lol! Someone said it wouldn't cause devastation here in Miami because of our structuring but that's not true so I'm sorry!

 

[AngiTN]

Wow! Interestingly I see the banner re: Irma on the mobile site like you show but I don't see it on the full page when I view on my MacBook. Perhaps they haven't finished the updates yet.

It's there, it just on the scrolling portion so you have to wait for it to come up. Probably would be wise of them to put it on a static announcement

 

[ms mouse]

Keep in mind as big as this is some of the outer bands will arrive early. Also I'm sure the airlines want to get their aircraft in a safer location so they will fly them out of Orlando.

 

[KimBean]

Something is up, for sure. Disney has already pulled the plug on Blizzard Beach for the 8th. Link is in my previous post.

Yeah We posted that earlier as well. Not to be snarky just assumed you missed it and probably why no one is commenting on it.

 

[Tonyz]

I was starting to freak a little tonight because I was worrying when the airports would tell us they were shutting down and what would happen if it was before my flight. So I can't pretend that seeing this - while I'm sure is incredibly frustrating for travelers and scary for locals - isn't a HUGE relief.

 

[DLM1980]

I can't remember last year at mco. Did they end up flying the planes out of the airport? If so maybe that's why for the earlier closing

 

[Honeybee0317]

If I had to wager a guess as to why they opted for Saturday at 5pm it would be that Irma is so large and the eye is scheduled to be below the keys Saturday night and that could mean that tropical storm force winds could begin reaching Orlando at that time?

Expected wind times.

http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/030119.shtml?mltoa34#contents

 

[BigMac3001]

Maybe the worst will be that 'wurst will fall from the sky. I could go for some brats right now ;-)

Sounds like a new spinoff of sharknado started

Mmm... Brats.

 

[KimBean]

For about the past day, it's had Georgia landfall on Monday afternoon. At that speed, Orlando will see the worst Sunday night. We just don't know what "worst" means.

Yeah that is what my weather shows too. Storms Monday and Tuesday.

 

[aroundtheriverbend]

I would suggest that you try as often as possible to change your added day to WL. Rooms will probably open up as people cancel or leave early. We have changed resorts the night before and ME picked up on the change and delivered our luggage to the right resort. Good luck!

Completely agree - at AKV Jambi right now and talked to a CM, many people checking out early and new guests cancelling. We had always planned to fly home tomorrow night so we're thankfully in good shape.

 

[Zippa D Doodah]

We're going to have to cancel. I watched and waited and I just can't intentionally drive my kids into this.

So far our TA hasn't been able to find availability that meets my needs and budget to get a reschedule going. Trying to keep both a suite and a dining plan was going to add 1700$... She's going to make one more try tomorrow but then we'll have to cancel outright and hope we can rebook soon.
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I'm just miserable. You guys get it. It's the right thing but it still sucks.

That sure is an empty feeling. But as you say, you made the right choice as a parent. I hope and pray things work out and you have an even more wonderful vacation soon.

 

[Suz333]

So I'm east suburb of Atlanta. Should I get some preps? I've lived here 24 years and never had to consider prepping for hurricane.

I'm east of ATL, too (Tucker). Here's what I suggest:
Prep like you would for tornado warning AND for snow/ice storm.

Tornadoes are very possible. I haven't paid much attention today for the possible Atlanta area impacts, but yesterday it seemed like we might get Tropical Storm strength and tornadoes, around Tuesday. Since tornadoes seem to like to strike at night here, prep a space where you'll be willing to go to when you and yours would rather be sleeping. Basement? Awesome! No basement? Interior room. No room without windows? Clear out a closet.

Snow storm/ ice storm: okay, that part probably won't happen! But you might be stuck in your house for a few days, so stock up like Channel 2 has declared Snowmeggedon. Do you have above ground power lines? Power has a good chance of going out. Below ground power lines and you can't remember when you last lost power? Power outages still a possibility, but probably less likely.

Are you the lowest spot in your neighborhood? Has your house flooded since you've lived there? If yes, get your favorite stuff off the floor. Flooding is probably not a big risk here, but if your location is prone to it, might as well take precautions.

My preparation so far has been buying a few non perishables and toilet paper, lol! I'm probably going to skip the Yellow Daisy Festival this weekend and clean up my basement instead, so that I can get a sleeping area set up. (I used to have a sleeper sofa down there, but it got ruined in a flood. Lowest spot on block + wet summer + massive storm + trees = power outages = no power to the sump pump = 6 inches of water in our basement 4 years ago ) Once the sofa left it became less "spare room" and more "hmm, not sure where to store this, I'll just put it in the basement". So, it's not really tornado warning ready!

I hope everyone is safe in the days ahead!

 

[ms mouse]

A Saturday closure for MCO does seem a little cautious but I guess the theme of this whole thing is better safe than sorry.

So if your flight is scheduled to take off at like 4:45 and it gets delayed 20 minutes would they still let it go?

I'm sure that depends on the weather, but keep in mind they don't want the aircraft to stay in Orlando so they will try to get y'all out of there.

 

[BigMac3001]

We're going to have to cancel. I watched and waited and I just can't intentionally drive my kids into this.

So far our TA hasn't been able to find availability that meets my needs and budget to get a reschedule going. Trying to keep both a suite and a dining plan was going to add 1700$... She's going to make one more try tomorrow but then we'll have to cancel outright and hope we can rebook soon.

I'm just miserable. You guys get it. It's the right thing but it still sucks.

It's one thing for me to fly in and another for you to have to drive. Don't blame you for making that call.

 

[KimBean]

We're going to have to cancel. I watched and waited and I just can't intentionally drive my kids into this.

So far our TA hasn't been able to find availability that meets my needs and budget to get a reschedule going. Trying to keep both a suite and a dining plan was going to add 1700$... She's going to make one more try tomorrow but then we'll have to cancel outright and hope we can rebook soon.

I'm just miserable. You guys get it. It's the right thing but it still sucks.

Only person I've heard be able to do it but someone a few pages back kept free dining (if that is what you have) there start date remained within their original booking window is the only reason I see why... just in case there is anyway that could work and if disney would allow. I'm speculating why they got to keep it though.

 

[lawboysam]

Only person I've heard be able to do it but someone a few pages back kept free dining (if that is what you have) there start date remained within their original booking window is the only reason I see why... just in case there is anyway that could work and if disney would allow. I'm speculating why they got to keep it though.

Someone in this thread (maybe the same one) said they had to talk to guest services, as they were the only ones who could do it.