Hurricane Matthew Closes WDW - Reopens Saturday, October 8th

[csgsu]

I didnt see one started so if there is one please just delete this, but I leave fri and would love if there was a thread we can look at for everyone with updates to go to. I guess as of right now we are still in wait and see mode. If anyone else has an updates please share.....hopefully everyone stays safe

 

[meaganmusing]

We were scheduled to arrive Thursday, but just added a night Wednesday - moved our SW flights without a problem. I figure that way we'll for sure make it in. I didn't want to lose a whole day not being able to land on Thursday. Looks like Thursday and Friday will be pretty much a wash out, but on the bright side, maybe the parks will be less crowded??

 

[csgsu]

yea just saw an update from the weather channel and "IF" they are right based on everything right now looks like eye will be off the coast and only the coast will get tropical storm force winds....hoping they are right supposed to drive in on fri

 

[SaintsManiac]

Keep an eye on this link and good luck on your drive! Stay safe.

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/

 

[ravenclawtrekkie]

http://nhc.noaa.gov

The forecast track shifts a bit with every update.

 

[nancipants]

yea just saw an update from the weather channel and "IF" they are right based on everything right now looks like eye will be off the coast and only the coast will get tropical storm force winds....hoping they are right supposed to drive in on fri

The coast is going to get hurricane force winds. Probably Orlando as well.

 

[loril13]

Safe travels to all who are heading to WDW this week. (Well, safe travel wishes to anyone travelling anywhere actually.)
We have 11 days before we leave. I am hopeful it will all be calmed down by then. We travelled from Boston 5 days after Sandy without issue.

 

[csgsu]

Great links thanks everyone

 

[Skywise]

This is one of those times the CR is the perfect place - with all the restaurants and activities under the same roof.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

The coast is going to get hurricane force winds. Probably Orlando as well.

This is far from certain. Based on the models, Orlando sits at about 40% probability for tropical storm force winds. Unless the storm strengthens or moves closer to the coast than they predict, Orlando will not get hit with hurricane force winds. Orlando/WDW can handle tropical storm force winds without any disruptions.

 

[csgsu]

This is far from certain. Based on the models, Orlando sits at about 40% probability for tropical storm force winds. Unless the storm strengthens or moves closer to the coast than they predict, Orlando will not get hit with hurricane force winds. Orlando/WDW can handle tropical storm force winds without any disruptions.

thats what I heard as well...unless it comes closer than maybe a little rain and some20mph winds

 

[Zim]

Someone just told me they ground planes at 40mph winds. We fly in Friday afternoon so my fingers are crossed... we can't get in any sooner. We could switch to Saturday morning flights but it's just a long weekend excursion that would be a bummer. Oh well, better late than never! I'm not interested in crashing because I want to ride the storm!!

 

[Skywise]

Oh well, better late than never! I'm not interested in crashing because I want to ride the storm!!

So long as you meet the height requirements!

 

[OKW Lover]

http://nhc.noaa.gov

The forecast track shifts a bit with every update.

Best link for unbiased, non-hype info on the track of the storm.

 

[joelkfla]

yea just saw an update from the weather channel and "IF" they are right based on everything right now looks like eye will be off the coast and only the coast will get tropical storm force winds....hoping they are right supposed to drive in on fri

This is far from certain. Based on the models, Orlando sits at about 40% probability for tropical storm force winds. Unless the storm strengthens or moves closer to the coast than they predict, Orlando will not get hit with hurricane force winds. Orlando/WDW can handle tropical storm force winds without any disruptions.

Actually, the official 5AM forecast has Orlando at 65% probability of TS force winds; 9% hurricane force. The next forecast will be out in about 30 minutes.

 

[BuckeyeBama]

Actually, the official 5AM forecast has Orlando at 65% probability of TS force winds; 9% hurricane force. The next forecast will be out in about 30 minutes.

Still, WDW can handle TS force winds without a hiccup. Nothing to worry about at this point.

 

[csgsu]

Still, WDW can handle TS force winds without a hiccup. Nothing to worry about at this point.

yea disney is really equipped to handle this but im worried about me and all the other people that are planning on traveling....this is a really busy weekend

 

[SaintsManiac]

Still, WDW can handle TS force winds without a hiccup. Nothing to worry about at this point.

I think people are concerned about actual travel, not necessarily the parks themselves.

 

[Pesky]

Hope it doesn't interfere with folks' Disney plans too much! We're slated to be in Saturday afternoon so looks like we will miss the brunt (or so I'm hoping -- you never know with hurricanes).

 

[BuckeyeBama]

I think people are concerned about actual travel, not necessarily the parks themselves.

Thanks - totally different perspective.