hurricanes info anybody please?

[grittyreid]

we are going to pb next weekend for 5 days. do they keep the parks and or rides open in bad (hurricane) weather? can anyone tell me if they were ever there during one and how did park/hotels take care of people. any info appreciated. thanks

 

[Metro West]

we are going to pb next weekend for 5 days. do they keep the parks and or rides open in bad (hurricane) weather? can anyone tell me if they were ever there during one and how did park/hotels take care of people. any info appreciated. thanks

The parks will stay open unless there is a major hurricane coming and/or lightning within a certain mile radius. In the case of lightning...they will shut down all outdoor rides until the storm passes. In the case of a hurricane...they will shut down the parks only if they feel guests safety can not be certain. In 2004 with Charley, I think the parks closed one day...that's it. The rest of the time it was business as usual.

 

[shadowryter]

we are going to pb next weekend for 5 days. do they keep the parks and or rides open in bad (hurricane) weather? can anyone tell me if they were ever there during one and how did park/hotels take care of people. any info appreciated. thanks

We were there right in the middle of Tropical Storm Fay. The rides outside were shut down several times due to heavy rains and winds. The inside rides were all open. We got stuck at the park and at the Portofino when the boats canceled their runs. Our boat rammed the dock. Most of the onsite restaurants closed and the ones that were opened offered a limted buffet. We went to Sal's and stayed in our room. The boats resumed late at night and oh, the elevators stopped working. We put on ponchos and braved the weather but never will I go to Orlando during hurricane season again. It wasn't worth getting soaked to the bone and now sitting at home sick. IMHO.

 

[macraven]

the on site hotels have a weather cancellation policy.
due to extreme weather, hurricanes, etc, you can cancel at any time with no penalty.

if you live in an area where tornados have hit and your airport is closed down, you can cancel with no penalty.

if you are going to drive to one of the on site hotels and a hurricane is about to hit, you can cancel with no penalty, even on the day you are to check in.


the website states the dates this is allowed on:

"No Questions Asked" Cancellation Policy

At Universal Orlando Resort, we know how important your vacation is to you and your family. We appreciate how much you've been looking forward to riding the all new The Simpsons Ride™, experiencing The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®, kicking back by the pool, and enjoying all the action and excitement of Universal Orlando Resort.

And while we can guarantee an incredible vacation experience here at Universal Orlando, we unfortunately can't make any guarantees about the weather. However, we can make your travel planning stress-free with our "No Questions Asked" cancellation policy. In the event you are not able to travel to Orlando due to an active named storm, we'll help you re-schedule your vacation or give you a complete refund - no questions asked. Your safety and peace of mind come first when you're visiting us, and we hope to see you here soon!

Additional elements including air, car rental or other theme park tickets are separate and not part of this policy.

About Orlando, Florida

Orlando is located 40 miles from the Atlantic coast, which means it is rare that our area is severely impacted by hurricanes. In fact, Orlando's inland location makes it a primary destination for coastal residents and visitors who are seeking shelter from an approaching storm. The Orlando community puts a tremendous amount of resources into planning and preparing for guest safety in the event of any emergency situation, including severe weather.

Terms & Conditions:
Waiver of penalties for cancellation applies to onsite hotel accommodations and Universal Orlando theme park tickets only booked through Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort), Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations, or any Universal Orlando confirmed or contracted third party vendor. Additional elements including air, car rental or other theme park tickets are separate and not part of this policy.
This policy is in effect for travel from June 1 through November 30, 2008
Reservations must have been booked a minimum of 7 days in advance and cancelled before 6pm the day prior to arrival.
Does not apply to guests staying at group rates

 

[Bluer101]

the on site hotels have a weather cancellation policy.
due to extreme weather, hurricanes, etc, you can cancel at any time with no penalty.

if you live in an area where tornados have hit and your airport is closed down, you can cancel with no penalty.

if you are going to drive to one of the on site hotels and a hurricane is about to hit, you can cancel with no penalty, even on the day you are to check in.


the website states the dates this is allowed on:

"No Questions Asked" Cancellation Policy

At Universal Orlando Resort, we know how important your vacation is to you and your family. We appreciate how much you've been looking forward to riding the all new The Simpsons Ride™, experiencing The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man®, kicking back by the pool, and enjoying all the action and excitement of Universal Orlando Resort.

And while we can guarantee an incredible vacation experience here at Universal Orlando, we unfortunately can't make any guarantees about the weather. However, we can make your travel planning stress-free with our "No Questions Asked" cancellation policy. In the event you are not able to travel to Orlando due to an active named storm, we'll help you re-schedule your vacation or give you a complete refund - no questions asked. Your safety and peace of mind come first when you're visiting us, and we hope to see you here soon!

Additional elements including air, car rental or other theme park tickets are separate and not part of this policy.

About Orlando, Florida

Orlando is located 40 miles from the Atlantic coast, which means it is rare that our area is severely impacted by hurricanes. In fact, Orlando's inland location makes it a primary destination for coastal residents and visitors who are seeking shelter from an approaching storm. The Orlando community puts a tremendous amount of resources into planning and preparing for guest safety in the event of any emergency situation, including severe weather.

Terms & Conditions:
Waiver of penalties for cancellation applies to onsite hotel accommodations and Universal Orlando theme park tickets only booked through Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando (Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel and Loews Royal Pacific Resort), Universal Parks and Resorts Vacations, or any Universal Orlando confirmed or contracted third party vendor. Additional elements including air, car rental or other theme park tickets are separate and not part of this policy.
This policy is in effect for travel from June 1 through November 30, 2008
Reservations must have been booked a minimum of 7 days in advance and cancelled before 6pm the day prior to arrival.
Does not apply to guests staying at group rates

This is good to know because we are going to be there 12-14 of Sept, next weekend. They are forecasting Ike to hit right now South Florida around Tuesday or Wednesday before we go. I hope it goes more north and avoids us alltogether. We also have Blue Man Group tickets that are paid for, they told me that they are non-refundable, maybe that would be refunded also. We really want to go so hope it does not hit.