Keeping an eye on Tropical Weather 2024

[Mango7100]

I get it. If I had a Disneyworld trip planned that I have been waiting a year for etc, I would probably be thinking the same way.

Yes, I get it to. It sucks. This is a possibility anytime you plan a trip in hurricane season. But people need to be realistic as well.

It doesn’t help that Disney hasn’t announced anything about closures even though everyone knows it’s happening. Just rip the bandaid and let people know for sure. Universal and Seaworld announced.

 

[MommaKetch]

No less than a late opening on Friday, depending on debris cleanup.

We also need to remember that CMs may not be able to get to work,

I agree with this based on our experience with Ian. Parks had a delayed opening the day after. We heard it was heavily dependent on getting the buses staffed and running.

 

[mom2cinderella]

The AMC theaters at Disney Springs have apparently marked movies as “sold out” on Wednesday & Thursday and Friday until 12:30pm. So that’s *probably* a clue as to what is going on. Hopefully WDW makes an announcement soon.

 

[MommaKetch]

Is anyone else scheduled to get to WDW in the next few days? We're scheduled to fly in mid-day on Thursday

We were also scheduled to arrive on Thursday. I moved our flight to Friday, but know that might not happen.

MCO will be closed for commercial flights but will remain open for emergency and aid. Because of this, I am hoping they will be able to open on Friday once Milton has moved out. If that happens, airlines will be eager to get their planes in to fill the flights waiting to go out. Now transport & road conditions from MCO to WDW are another concern.

 

[Avasmama]

Fully agree. I don’t know if it’s wishful thinking or just really not understanding the situation. It seems like people are thinking that the hurricane will arrive Thursday, be done Thursday night, everyone will pick up some sticks and leaves that fell, power will be fine, airport will reopen at 8 am Friday so my 10 am flight will be just fine.

Well, I think in my comment I did say the I expect to be delayed on Friday. So, I would say that is a realistic expectation.

 

[jwolfpack]

We were also scheduled to arrive on Thursday. I moved our flight to Friday, but know that might not happen.

MCO will be closed for commercial flights but will remain open for emergency and aid. Because of this, I am hoping they will be able to open on Friday once Milton has moved out. If that happens, airlines will be eager to get their planes in to fill the flights waiting to go out. Now transport & road conditions from MCO to WDW are another concern.

We have done the same. Originally scheduled to fly in 10/10, moved to mid-day 10/11. Fully realize this could go either way and thankful for Disney's flexible cancellation policy which gives us time to wait and see a little longer.

 

[mom2cinderella]

I don’t think it has been officially announced but supposedly:

DAK and DHS close at 1pm
MK EPCOT and Springs 2pm

eta: this is for tomorrow

 

[Lehuaann]

BREAKING: Walt Disney World Announces Theme Parks Closures Due to Hurricane Milton

https://blogmickey.com/2024/10/breaking-walt-disney-world-theme-parks-more-closing-due-to-hurricane-milton/

https://wdwnt.com/2024/10/walt-disney-world-closures-hurricane-milton/

 

[mom2cinderella]

“Effective immediately, they will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences.

Pre-paid bookable experiences will be automatically refunded within 7 to 10 business days.”

 

[herewegooo]

Are Fastpasses included in those?

 

[0FF TO NEVERLAND]

Little more south on the latest. Remember though, its like a windshield wiper affect so don't get too caught up in the difference. I hope it goes more south, but I hate saying that, because it still is going to hit someone. Also going more south will not change any affects regarding airports etc . Those bands are big on the north side of the storm.

 

[AustinTink]

Is anyone else scheduled to get to WDW in the next few days? We're scheduled to fly in mid-day on Thursday (I think there's a good chance that won't happen as planned). We talked about trying to push our plans back a couple days, but then we would get into the issue of trying to add a couple days at the other end. At least we weren't planning to hit the parks until Friday afternoon (Animal Kingdom). As of now, we're still thinking we'll head out Thursday morning, fly as far as Austin, TX, where we change to the plane that supposedly going to take us to WDW. Anyone else?

Just a note that Austin is full right now for ACL Fest. If you end up needing hotel accommodations they will be scarce.

 

[neverlandsky]

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/experience-updates/weather-updates/

Monitoring Hurricane Milton
We continue to closely monitor the path of Hurricane Milton. Based on the latest projection, we are making additional operational adjustments for the safety of our Guests and Cast Members beginning Wednesday, October 9.

The Walt Disney World Emergency Operations Center is connected to weather experts and community leaders. Please know these adjustments have been made in order to leave plenty of time for our Guests and Cast Members to return to their Resort hotels or homes safely hours before higher winds are expected to reach Central Florida.

Last updated on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM ET.
Operational Impacts include:

Walt Disney World Theme Parks
On Wednesday, October 9, our theme parks and Disney Springs will be closed in phases beginning at 1:00 PM.

• Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park will close at 1:00 PM
• Magic Kingdom park, EPCOT and Disney Springs will close at 2:00 PM.

It is likely the theme parks will remain closed on Thursday, October 10. We will consider opening Disney Springs on Thursday in the late afternoon, with limited offerings.
This includes the cancellation of Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom park on Thursday, October 10. Event tickets will be refunded.
Disney Resort Hotel Closures

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground and the Treehouse Villas at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa will temporarily close beginning at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 9. They are likely to remain closed until Sunday, October 13.
Transportation

Walt Disney World Transportation will stop operating on Wednesday, October 9 after Disney Springs and the Walt Disney World theme parks close.
Limited Minnie Van and Mears taxi service will be available to Walt Disney World Resort Guests.
Recreation

Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water park, Winter Summerland Miniature Golf and Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf will be closed on Wednesday, October 9. Disney’s Blizzard Beach water park remains closed for planned refurbishment.
There are no events planned for ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex until the weekend.
Reservations for Dining and Other Experiences

Effective immediately, we will not enforce cancellation policies until further notice for dining and other experiences.
Prepaid bookable experiences will be automatically refunded within 7 to 10 business days.

 

[AnnaKristoff2013]

This is back to a category 5 with 165 mph winds and 905 mb central pressure. There is still likely a tiny bit of time to leave if you have a car with gas. The window to do so safely is rapidly closing.

 

[lucky978]

We are supposed to land at MCO at 11PM on Friday. Likely going to just cancel and head to DL or skip the vacation.

Us, too. Going to wait and see until tomorrow.

 

[goopysolelady]

Is anyone else scheduled to get to WDW in the next few days? We're scheduled to fly in mid-day on Thursday (I think there's a good chance that won't happen as planned). We talked about trying to push our plans back a couple days, but then we would get into the issue of trying to add a couple days at the other end. At least we weren't planning to hit the parks until Friday afternoon (Animal Kingdom). As of now, we're still thinking we'll head out Thursday morning, fly as far as Austin, TX, where we change to the plane that supposedly going to take us to WDW. Anyone else?

Almost exact plans that we have! Flight leaves Austin 5:45 Thursday; AK Friday afternoon. Staying at POP; granddaughter is currently living in Melbourne and plans to meet us Friday at POP. We're just in holding pattern now; will depend on when airport reopens so don't want to change any plans! We can deal with any changes at DW when we get there...just need to GET THERE! Good luck to you and your family!

 

[pigletto]

Us, too. Going to wait and see until tomorrow.

Us three. My airline allows one change or cancel without fees so I want to be clear on what I’m doing before I make a change.

Adding to that, I rented with an agency to stay at Bonnet Creek and don’t have a clear answer on what will happen if I cancel. Last I heard they were only refunding those checking in on the 10th. We check in on the 12th.

I’m trying to wait and make the most rational decision possible and not lose thousands in the process.

The final piece of the puzzle is that my adult daughter and her husband were visiting my sister and are currently evacuated with my sister and her family. My sister lives in Tampa and is going to have major damage to her home. I don’t know how to get my daughter and her husband home if we cancel.

It’s all a mess. This isn’t “not understanding the magnitude”. This is just not knowing what to do.

 

[Dave006]

Adding to that, I rented with an agency to stay at Bonnet Creek and don’t have a clear answer on what will happen if I cancel. Last I heard they were only refunding those checking in on the 10th. We check in on the 12th.

Why do you think that you might need to cancel your trip? Things should be almost back to a normal weekend at WDW by Saturday.

We will all know by 7 AM or so on Thursday what things look like for the Orlando area and a confirmation by 2 PM Thursday as to what recovery will be needed between MCO and Disney.

Dave

 

[100AcreWood]

Are you going to Disney? How do you plan on getting there? The airport might be open on Saturday but that doesn't mean the planes will be there. Power outages will for sure by going on by Saturday. There is also a gas shortage here where places are running out of gas. Not only talking Tampa, talking the entire central FL. While the storm may be passed by then, I don't think anything will be going on normally by then personally

Tough call. Not sure what I would do in that situation

Not sure why they wouldn't move you to MCO for free based on all this. Not saying it will be much better there either though

We're doing a water park trip this time. Originally we were planning to visit Clearwater. Booked the trip in April for August, moved it to October when Debbie hit.

I would feel better if we were flying into MCO, but the gas shortage is concerning. I remember what that was like here and it was scary.

 

[Mouse Tracker]

I don’t know how to get my daughter and her husband home if we cancel.

How did they get there?