This storm in the Gulf… now Hurricane Idalia

[lovethattink]

What are the chances the parks will close?

Slim.

 

[2vets]

Yep. I'm a nervous flyer to begin with and don't relish the idea of flying anywhere near a tropical storm or hurricane.

We went ahead and moved our flight to Monday. I'm sure this will guarantee that our original flight will make it on time just fine and I can kick myself over the money wasted. At least we are now flying from our home town rather than driving two hours to begin our journey.

Now to go cancel/reschedule a bunch of other park plans!

I fully support your expediture!! Rearranged all of my park res as well. Aka, deciding where I wanted to be (or what I could sacrifice) in torrential rain. “See” you next week !

 

[shosh1530]

I fully support your expediture!! Rearranged all of my park res as well. Aka, deciding where I wanted to be (or what I could sacrifice) in torrential rain. “See” you next week !

Solidarity!

So which parks and resorts do you think are best in torrential rain? We were planning to do the extended evening hours at MK on Wednesday night and still could if it is a go.

Time to assess our rain gear and figure out what all we need.

 

[deannaf87]

Solidarity!

So which parks and resorts do you think are best in torrential rain? We were planning to do the extended evening hours at MK on Wednesday night and still could if it is a go.

Time to assess our rain gear and figure out what all we need.

I think Hollywood Studios is the best in the rain. Other than Slinky Dog, I can't think of anything else that might shut down. I'm sure I'm missing something though. It also helps that its pretty compact so easier to get around in the rain. Next for me would be Magic Kingdom. Animal Kingdom and Epcot are just so big.

These are my favorite shoes for the rain: Shoes

 

[mhmcduff]

I fortunately had enough miles to come in a day earlier as a safeguard - I’d rather be on lockdown at Disney than at home working because air travel is messed up. But otherwise, yep, yep. Not much else to do.

Good strategy and I agree if possible be in lockdown in Disney instead of home!!!! Be safe

 

[2vets]

These are my favorite shoes for the rain: Shoes

Teva Voyas FTW!! I have these and flips and prefer the flips, but they feel stable even when it’s dumping.

 

[2vets]

Solidarity!

So which parks and resorts do you think are best in torrential rain? We were planning to do the extended evening hours at MK on Wednesday night and still could if it is a go.

Time to assess our rain gear and figure out what all we need.

Same, I’m at YC Mon-Tues and CR Wed-Sat. Tuesday am looks…ok so far. Planning MK… then back to resort and hop to Epcot for Guardians, snacks.Wed, I switched to Epcot, but it’s just me most of the trip, and I’ve done everything a kazillion times. I can semi-stack some LLs and buy Guardians again, and (this is the one thing) I have a Shiki-Sai res for 3, I had a couple things I really wanted to try!

All parks are open for res now, so hopefully we can adjust if needed…

 

[tlmadden73]

If the track holds .. it just means probably a DAY of solid rain (which stinks) maybe Tuesday through Wednesday. If it shifts east .. then there is trouble. Just plan on inside things those days and bring those ponchos.

 

[Mathmagicland]

Thanks, all for the very helpful info shared. Just moved plans around to hopefully avoid most of the possible worst of the storm.

 

[hertamaniac]

Slim.

Agree 100%. I've lived in Orlando for 20 years and this should have no or minimal impact on WDW operations.

 

[Turn the Page]

We are heading down next week as well. We fly down Monday so should be ok that way. We are planning MNSSHP on Friday, then I think one park day Wednesday I think and Typhoon Lagoon Tuesday and Thursday. We aren't married to anything but MNSSHP of course so we can adjust if necessary.

 

[DCLMP]

Agree 100%. I've lived in Orlando for 20 years and this should have no or minimal impact on WDW operations.

I think it's the flights people worry about. I had to connect through LAX when Hillary hit and I stressed about it. My flight was fine. It didn't really impact the coast of Cali.... more so the inland desert. On my last trip to WDW in January 2023 my flight was cancelled due to the ice storms in Texas. In 2019 we had a canceled flight due to a winter storm on the east coast and in 2012 it was tornadoes in Dallas. Any big storm can screw up flights and it could be days before you get a replacement. You are right though it will most likely have no impact on WDW operations.

 

[Lsdolphin]

I arrive 9/3 coming out of BWI so hoping storm will not impact my flight next Sunday…

 

[lovethattink]

Looks like mostly a Wednesday impact on Orlando. Depends if it keeps its westward trend.

We need rain badly. Weathermen are saying if we don’t get this much needed rain, we’ll have wildfires in the spring and summer.

 

[2vets]

Looks like mostly a Wednesday impact on Orlando. Depends if it keeps its westward trend.

We need rain badly. Weathermen are saying if we don’t get this much needed rain, we’ll have wildfires in the spring and summer.

I’ll happily deal with rain for that reason alone.

 

[2vets]

Upgraded to tropical storm this morning.

 

[OKW Lover]

Upgraded to tropical storm this morning.

Looks like it's a bit further delayed in moving north.

 

[lovethattink]

Since this is a gulf coast of Florida storm, I’m following Denis Phillips at ABC action news, Tampa. I like him because there’s no hype and he often has live broadcasts on his Fb, IG and other social.

 

[georgina]

I don't see Orange County on the state of emergency list (33 other counties are)

 

[2vets]

Looks like it's a bit further delayed in moving north.

It actually shifted south last night! There is some shear holding it there, but that’s supposed to lift.

Since this is a gulf coast of Florida storm, I’m following Denis Phillips at ABC action news, Tampa. I like him because there’s no hype and he often has live broadcasts on his Fb, IG and other social.

I’ll check him out! Thanks!

I don't see Orange County on the state of emergency list (33 other counties are)

It looked like it was mainly coastal counties right now, right?