Hurricane Milton

[JM_97]

From DCL:​

• TROPICAL WEATHER ADVISORY​

  Disney Cruise Line is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton and will notify Guests of operational updates, as needed.
  
  Last updated on Monday, October 7, 2024 at 2:30 PM ET.

 

[yowcruiser]

Magic itinerary altered. Guests on the Wish informed to debark today before the ship left, if they had to be off the ship on Friday as PC is unlikely to be opened if current forecast prevails. Port conditions currently set at x-ray, so open for now

 

[DWillowBay]

Blessings of Safety to all concerned.

 

[emchen]

Guests on the Wish informed to debark today before the ship left

Source please. I would like to read more about this.

 

[yowcruiser]

Source please. I would like to read more about this.

Guest on board via Twitter. For clarity, only those who had to be off the ship on Friday were invited to visit guest services to arrange for such.

Source please. I would like to read more about this.

 

[ladyofthetramp]

Scott Sanders just posted on X that Friday's Wish sailing is cancelled. All refunds to original form of payment and a 20% off future cruise discount

 

[auntlynne]

MCO is closing at 8 am tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct 9.

No ships were due in/out tomorrow at Port Canaveral.

Thursday:



Friday:

 

[ofcabbagesandkings]

Scott Sanders just posted on X that Friday's Wish sailing is cancelled. All refunds to original form of payment and a 20% off future cruise discount

We're on the Monday Wish sailing. Given the state of things, I'm surprised they're not offering to let people rebook with no fees. A lot of people were planning to fly in Thursday-Saturday and might not be able to now depending on the state of the airport and roads. Will they even be able to refuel and resupply the ship, or should they if those resources are needed elsewhere? We have travel insurance and I just booked a backup flight for Sunday using points but I'm not sure if we'll even be able to get there.

 

[erionm]

Scott Sanders just posted on X that Friday's Wish sailing is cancelled. All refunds to original form of payment and a 20% off future cruise discount

I sent him that information as we were supposed to be sailing on that one.

 

[auntlynne]

I sent him that information as we were supposed to be sailing on that one.

Sorry to hear that. Not just an anonymous source. Someone we see here and join with in their excitement of our shared interest.

 

[RedHead0186]

MCO is closing at 8 am tomorrow, Wednesday, Oct 9.

No ships were due in/out tomorrow at Port Canaveral.

To clarify, MCO is not closing. It's ceasing all commercial passenger operations (meaning, no passenger flights in/out). But the airport itself is still open, and there will be a 'ride out' team staffing it. MCO will remain open for emergency/aid and relief flights. (They have clarified MCO is not a shelter so people can't just wait it out there, but the airport itself will be open).

 

[ladyofthetramp]

I sent him that information as we were supposed to be sailing on that one.

Sorry to hear. Hope that you will be able to sail soon.

 

[WRLeGrand]

We are supposed to sail on the Fantasy Saturday, what does everyone think??!?

 

[erionm]

We are supposed to sail on the Fantasy Saturday, what does everyone think??!?

Milton should be close to Bermuda by then, so I don't think it should be an issue. Seas may be rough though. If the return of the Wish is delayed, one of the ships will need to use a different terminal.

 

[holula]

Milton should be close to Bermuda by then, so I don't think it should be an issue. Seas may be rough though. If the return of the Wish is delayed, one of the ships will need to use a different terminal.

As they have cancelled the Friday sailing of the Wish, she could come back Sunday instead so they don’t have to worry about using a different terminal.

 

[RedHead0186]

As they have cancelled the Friday sailing of the Wish, she could come back Sunday instead so they don’t have to worry about using a different terminal.

That's what they did with Ian two years ago (I was on the Fantasy at the time, and honestly a little bummed that the Wish sailing got two extra days but we returned on time, lol).

 

[RedHead0186]

We are supposed to sail on the Fantasy Saturday, what does everyone think??!?

Depends on how bad the damage is at Port Canaveral. I don't think the Port will open Friday (at least not early Friday), based on what the Wish is doing. They'll need time to assess the damage and check the canal, which could take some time (and then any repairs if there is damage).

We were on the Fantasy sailing two years ago during Ian, and we didn't know until after dinnertime on Friday night that we would be able to dock at Port Canaveral on time. Part of the issue was that although Ian had passed, it was still windy so they couldn't get a 'clear look' at the channel in Port to see if there was any debris/damage. I imagine it could be similar again this time.

 

[holula]

That's what they did with Ian two years ago (I was on the Fantasy at the time, and honestly a little bummed that the Wish sailing got two extra days but we returned on time, lol).

I was on the September 27th Wish cruise where we boarded 5 hours late because of Helene and I was bummed as I was hoping for 20% off a future cruise if they cancelled.

 

[gatordoc]

It’s been a disappointing travel week for us. It’s my birthday, and we were going to spend a few days at WDW then go on the Wish cruise on Friday. All cancelled. I’m trying to stay positive, though, and hopeful that it’s for the best and that we come through the storm safely and without damage to our home. Plenty of other people have way more serious problems than my vacation being cancelled.

 

[RedHead0186]

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