Hurricane Matthew

[Mr. EPCOT]

It's official, Universal theme parks closing at 5 PM, Wet 'n Wild closing at 2 PM, everything closed tomorrow, HHN cancelled tonight and tomorrow night.

 

[adjjb]

I think Disney will follow suit now.

 

[s8film40]

Although Saying that, my sadistic side has always wanted to experience one, wrong I know but the curiosity has always intrigued me, so much so that part of me is still wishing I was there with you, chugging defiant hurricanes in the face of the storm.

Obviously no one want to see anyone get hurt or property damaged, but there is something exciting about seeing how powerful nature can be. Staying safe is most important but if your in a good place it's something that is interesting to experience.

 

[Hockeyman55]

This sucks. Im in West Palm Beach, pretty much the bottom of the cone. Not looking forward to this

 

[Parkscope Joe]

That makes me wonder, what do they, or can they, do with the animals at DAK? Do they have the ability to cage the Safari Animals?

None of the animals LIVE IN the exhibits, all have enclosures.

 

[ThemeParks4Life]

I'm not looking forward to these next few days one bit. At least if it circles back around to us, it won't be as severe. Stay safe everyone.

 

[mitchada04]

We studied hurricanes heavily in Geography at school and it amazes me and I love learning about them. Always feel so sorry for anyone in their paths, especially when they get serious like this.

Stay safe everyone, hope it isn't too harsh on you.

 

[Teebin]

None of the animals LIVE IN the exhibits, all have enclosures.

What's really cool is that they have special (clicker?) sounds for each animal species to call them in. I guess the sounds are associated with food...

 

[IAmFloridaBorn]

I'll be working in this tonight/tomorrow. Hope everyone stays safe.

 

[adjjb]

Be safe!

Disney announced they're closing also. Disney World parks and Disney Springs are closing at 5 today and will be closed all day Friday.

 

[STL]

I've been checking out the Miami webcams this morning. It appears the outer bands are just starting to reach Miami

Miami Beach Cam | MiamiAndBeaches.com

 

[Jon84]

Stay safe everyone, sending thoughts from the UK

Orlando could really do without another tragedy this year, fingers crossed it weakens again.

 

[IzzyB]

Another tip that I can offer that few think of: Heat and serve soups like Chunky or Progresso are safe, cold right out of the can. Note that none of them say boil the soup, just merely heat/warm it. No one at my Publix seemed to figure that out so I ate like a king while others roamed the supermarket like zombies.

Yep, already stocked up on soup and Spaghetti O's. We also have a grill with a side burner that is only there for these situations. So we are all set.

 

[GadgetGuru]

Please stay safe everyone!

 

[Teebin]

Yep, already stocked up on soup and Spaghetti O's. We also have a grill with a side burner that is only there for these situations. So we are all set.

I remember a woman screaming at the Publix meat dept because she wanted to purchase Oscar Myer cold cuts that had been hanging there warm for over 24 hours. The answer was no.

 

[amityboattours]

Hope for the best, but please provision for the absolute worst and keep yourselves safe guys x

 

[Bobharlem]

Disney requested all guests out by 5PM, not planning to reopen until Saturday.

 

[IzzyB]

I remember a woman screaming at the Publix meat dept because she wanted to purchase Oscar Myer cold cuts that had been hanging there warm for over 24 hours. The answer was no.

Wow, no way I would touch something that had been warm for over 24 hours, that is just crazy!!! There are so many other options like Tuna, canned Chicken, beans, Spam, etc. when it comes to meat over really rotten meat. lol

 

[wizwit]

I've heard that both Disney and Universal try to make things as comfortable(and safe) as possible for the guests who find themselves stuck in their hotels during events like this (free movies on TV, characters and games in the lobbies, snacks, water, etc).

Has anybody here ever been one of those hotel guests?

 

[Scott W.]

Just seen this on reddit:

Stay safe everybody.