Hurricane Irma

[s8film40]

Souvenirs!

I still have a piece of the wedding pavilion somewhere from 2004.

 

[ChaseTuff]

No power in Clermont and can't sleep due to the noise. Oh well, hard to complain when your living space is still intact.

 

[Alicia]

Seeing and hearing explosions from power lines every hour or so near us. Power goes out for 30 seconds. Comes back on.

Keep on keeping on power. Keep on.

 

[s8film40]

Seeing and hearing explosions from power lines every hour or so near us. Power goes out for 30 seconds. Comes back on.

Keep on keeping on power. Keep on.

Pretty much the same for me. I saw a big one, lit up the sky. Power went out I thought that was it then came back on.

 

[epcyclopedia]

 

[Brian G.]

It weakened I'm hoping we are still good to come down 9/22?

I think my biggest worry is traffic back into Florida. But hopefully all the evacuees are home within the week. 11 days!!!!!!! Can't wait!

I have my friend's wife and godson hiding in a closet while I'm sitting here worrying whether a tree may crash through my window. But yes, by all means, let's worry about whether your vacation may be impacted.

 

[Alicia]

Super bad winds coming to Altamonte in 10 mins. Little scared.

Giant tree just fell behind my house.



My fence is looking like it's about to rip outta the ground. Flipping back and forth.

I'll be happy when this is all over.

 

[Alex23]

Hope everyone is ok and continues to stay safe, thinking of you all!

 

[epcyclopedia]

The big scary wall passed and I swear the wind is worse now. Probably because it's coming from a different direction.

 

[Frank Drackman]

Still windy in SE fl, still no power for me, but we are safe. These things take so dang long to pass through.

I am sure the worst is over for us, my personal experience is that Wilma was worse for us, where we lived....but we were very lucky that we did not see the heart of the storm, just the outskirts. Many tress down, but no way to know what things are like outside of our little development.

Be safe folks, down here, mor folks seem to get hurt in the cleanup period than in the storm.

 

[Nick]

Seems like the winds here in Winter Garden are very slowly calming down, but the gusts continue to be incredibly strong.

 

[Jon84]

Can't even begin to think what it's like for those of you in your homes. We've been watching CNN on and off in the UK - Instagram seems to just show the people making a drama and a joke out of it which is sad.

I hope you all stay safe, and have minimal damage

 

[Porkchop]

I have my friend's wife and godson hiding in a closet while I'm sitting here worrying whether a tree may crash through my window. But yes, by all means, let's worry about whether your vacation may be impacted.

Didn't mean to be insensitive. That question was before it was getting crazy there. I hope you're all healthy and safe.

 

[snayberry]

Good morning guys, I'm alive and safe. FPL just put my power back on an hour ago (5am EST). That was quite an experience.

 

[Andysol]

I'm still on lockdown over here at the garden wing of the contemporary. When I get out of here I'll try to get up to the cali grill and snap some pics of Magic Kingdom. Only have my iPhone- so apologies in advance

As for the garden wing- mousekeeping came in at 9:30PM and put towels by window/door- I'm on ground floor. It was one knock and they were in. They weren't waiting for anyone- moving Quick.

This morning there are lots of wet towels by windows and doors and sandbags keeping all hallway doors closed. It's a lot calmer this morning but we're still getting some really really strong gusts. I'm shocked the entry/Lobby awning to the wing is holding up. No broken glass anywhere or serious landscaping that I can see so far- but again- I'm limited to the garden wing, so if I can get to the main building at 7, I'll update.

 

[Andysol]

7am and all through the contemporary, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
Literally just me and two employees in here

Walked around to assess some damage (disregarding the safety signs- don't tell)

Mickey topiary standing strong

Some minor flooding in between Mickey topiary and bay lake

They lost a trash can- all trash cans were serran wrapped two to a pole. This one that was nearest to south wing got free

Found it by bay lake tower

And this area has a bunch of blown over smaller trees. About 7-8 I believe (look in background too)

Outside of that, just some small branches and lots of leaves. Luckily it doesn't seem that bad here.
They said cali grill isn't open but I'll see if I can sweet talk my way up in a couple hrs.

Thoughts and prayers to all those without power!

 

[Nick]

7am and all through the contemporary, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
Literally just me and two employees in here

Walked around to assess some damage (disregarding the safety signs- don't tell)

Mickey topiary standing strong

Some minor flooding in between Mickey topiary and bay lake

They lost a trash can- all trash cans were serran wrapped two to a pole. This one that was nearest to south wing got free

Found it by bay lake tower

And this area has a bunch of blown over smaller trees. About 7-8 I believe (look in background too)

Outside of that, just some small branches and lots of leaves. Luckily it doesn't seem that bad here.
They said cali grill isn't open but I'll see if I can sweet talk my way up in a couple hrs.

Thoughts and prayers to all those without power!

Wrapping trash cans like that was incredibly stupid. You'd think they'd have a better plan.

 

[Joshua Porter]

7am and all through the contemporary, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
Literally just me and two employees in here

Walked around to assess some damage (disregarding the safety signs- don't tell)

Mickey topiary standing strong

Some minor flooding in between Mickey topiary and bay lake

They lost a trash can- all trash cans were serran wrapped two to a pole. This one that was nearest to south wing got free

Found it by bay lake tower

And this area has a bunch of blown over smaller trees. About 7-8 I believe (look in background too)

Outside of that, just some small branches and lots of leaves. Luckily it doesn't seem that bad here.
They said cali grill isn't open but I'll see if I can sweet talk my way up in a couple hrs.

Thoughts and prayers to all those without power!

Miraculous that more damage hasn't been done. My worry is for suburbia, though. You'd expect (hope) things in Disney/Universal to be strong far beyond code. Great pictures, can't believe that topiary is still standing strong!

 

[randompixel]

7am and all through the contemporary, not a creature was stirring not even a mouse.
Literally just me and two employees in here

Is that a monorail and tractor parked up inside? Do / can they close the doors on the beam?

 

[Teebin]

So, I think everyone is accounted for except joecamel...