Hurricane Irma?

[MrInfinity]

I thought I read no refunds on F&W events did the policy change?

If the "policy" was being used, none of this would have been happening but Disney has been going above & beyond.

 

[flatlandcycle]

Nice story... Kristen Bell saved Josh Gad's family and has them staying in her hotel in Orlando.

https://www.google.com/amp/people.c...en-bell-saving-his-family-hurricane-irma/amp/

So that means Kristen Bell is in town!? Can she please visit AKL. I'm kinda in love with her.

Saved by the Bell?

 

[mom2rtk]

If the "policy" was being used, none of this would have been happening but Disney has been going above & beyond.

How does "policy" even apply when the park is going to be closed?

 

[MandyLovesMulan]

So, for those of us still planning to go post-Irma, how is the weather following a hurricane? Does it tend to stay rainy, get cold, get hot, etc. . . . or is the weather post-hurricane as unpredictable as a hurricane itself?

*Just doing my final packing in hopes of leaving next week. Need to know if I should pack warmer clothes, etc.

 

[wdw2009]

Presently at wdw. Hollywood studios today. Parks quiet. We are ready. I'm more concerned about the staff and their families. My family will only endure this by choice for the next few days. This storm can impact these people's lives in a much greater proportion. Praying for safety for all involved.

 

[MrInfinity]

How does "policy" even apply when the park is going to be closed?

Disney isn't acting on a policy. The policy refers to a hurricane warning and refunds and they were acting way before any such actual warnings. Disney is just offering to do pretty much everything for everyone without obligation, ignoring their non refundable rules, and at immense financial loss. It's really great how they're handling it.

 

[Wood Nymph]

So, for those of us still planning to go post-Irma, how is the weather following a hurricane? Does it tend to stay rainy, get cold, get hot, etc. . . . or is the weather post-hurricane as unpredictable as a hurricane itself?

*Just doing my final packing in hopes of leaving next week. Need to know if I should pack warmer clothes, etc.

The weather was great after Hurricane Matthew cleared out last October. The sun was out and the humidity had dropped from what is was before the storm hit.

 

[Ametista]

The weather shouldn't be any different. I am just worried that the parks will be damaged/closed. I really hope they have restocked supermarkets shelves too. We arrive the 16th, were originally arriving today. Now I wonder if we should have moved it to October!

So, for those of us still planning to go post-Irma, how is the weather following a hurricane? Does it tend to stay rainy, get cold, get hot, etc. . . . or is the weather post-hurricane as unpredictable as a hurricane itself?

*Just doing my final packing in hopes of leaving next week. Need to know if I should pack warmer clothes, etc.

 

[ceccyboo]

For anyone flying from the UK on Tuesday with Virgin Atlantic please check your flights ours have just been cancelled and the TA has no idea when we will be able to now fly out.

 

[paisleys]

So, for those of us still planning to go post-Irma, how is the weather following a hurricane? Does it tend to stay rainy, get cold, get hot, etc. . . . or is the weather post-hurricane as unpredictable as a hurricane itself?

*Just doing my final packing in hopes of leaving next week. Need to know if I should pack warmer clothes, etc.

Long time Floridian here--it's usually hot after. The exception was Wilma in 2005 when it was very cold, but that was in late October. I would plan for it to be very warm and just buy sweat shirts there in the rare case you do need them. Disney is always good about having warm clothing for sale when needed.

 

[firecracker725]

So, for those of us still planning to go post-Irma, how is the weather following a hurricane? Does it tend to stay rainy, get cold, get hot, etc. . . . or is the weather post-hurricane as unpredictable as a hurricane itself?

*Just doing my final packing in hopes of leaving next week. Need to know if I should pack warmer clothes, etc.

Generally, immediately after a hurricane, it is UNBEARABLY hot and humid. Sticky, oppressive heat.

 

[mom2rtk]

Disney isn't acting on a policy. The policy refers to a hurricane warning and refunds and they were acting way before any such actual warnings. Disney is just offering to do pretty much everything for everyone without obligation, ignoring their non refundable rules, and at immense financial loss. It's really great how they're handling it.

I agree that Disney is doing a great job.

But refunding something for a date they're going to be closed kind of seems like a given.

 

[Tonyz]

Saved by the Bell?

Boo!!

 

[lawboysam]

For anyone flying from the UK on Tuesday with Virgin Atlantic please check your flights ours have just been cancelled and the TA has no idea when we will be able to now fly out.

Thanks for the heads up. My partner leaves with them Wednesday. Still have everything crossed.

 

[ellie05]

Nice story... Kristen Bell saved Josh Gad's family and has them staying in her hotel in Orlando.

https://www.google.com/amp/people.c...en-bell-saving-his-family-hurricane-irma/amp/

So that means Kristen Bell is in town!? Can she please visit AKL. I'm kinda in love with her.

I love her too she is staying at either the dolphin or swan from what she said on Instagram

 

[MrInfinity]

I agree that Disney is doing a great job.
But refunding something for a date they're going to be closed kind of seems like a given.

It's not for a day they're going to be closed, it's for the afternoon before they were going to be closed.

 

[hiroMYhero]

I thought I read no refunds on F&W events did the policy change?

DINING UPDATES
Effective immediately we will not be enforcing dine reservation cancelation policies so no need to cancel dine reservations through Monday, September 11.

Pre-paid dining and premium experiences will be automatically canceled and refunded.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/hurricane-irma-info/

 

[ceccyboo]

Thanks for the heads up. My partner leaves with them Wednesday. Still have everything crossed.

I have just called Virgin and was told that we have been placed on a Wednesday flight glad I checked as my TA didn't have a clue.

 

[Tonyz]

I love her too she is staying at either the dolphin or swan from why she said on Instagram

Oh my god she's actually on property!! I'm gonna knock on every door at both hotels.

 

[JerseyJanice]

Generally, immediately after a hurricane, it is UNBEARABLY hot and humid. Sticky, oppressive heat.

The weather on the day after Matthew in WDW was fabulous. Sunny, breezy, not hot or humid. Around here, it would have been called a Top Ten Day of the year weather-wise.

The weather after we left was a big improvement over the week leading up to Matthew, which was my trip week.

We had a torrential downpour that lasted hours and caused flash flooding the night we arrived on 10/1/16, the 45th anniversary at MK. It set the tone for remainder of our trip, which included Matthew.