Hurricane Irma

[Nick]

There's nothing I can say to this. Some live in a constant state of denial.

Huh?

 

[Disneyhead]

Sounds a daft question but how do you secure the mattresses? closets? fridges? Im curious and it may help others.



Thought that was @Brian G. at first glance, sorry bud :wave:

I'm putting the mattress against the window and a dresser against the mattress.

 

[UK-Trigg]

I'm putting the mattress against the window and a dresser against the mattress.

Sounds like a plan :thumbsup:

Early yet but hows everyone doing over there?

 

[Disneyhead]

We have been in the outer bands since about 2pm yesterday. Breezy and occasional light rain. Nothing too bad, but you can tell there's a storm a brewin' (you have to read that last part in your head with a salty pirate accent).

 

[UK-Trigg]

We have been in the outer bands since about 2pm yesterday. Breezy and occasional light rain. Nothing too bad, but you can tell there's a storm a brewin' (you have to read that last part in your head with a salty pirate accent).

there's a storm a brewin', arghhhh.

 

[Disneyhead]

For the past 24 hours, it has felt like we were standing in the queue for a roller coaster that might actually kill us. Now with the outer bands hitting, we're on the lift hill.

Click, click, click, click.....closer to the top of the hill.

 

[UK-Trigg]

For the past 24 hours, it has felt like we were standing in the queue for a roller coaster that might actually kill us. Now with the outer bands hitting, we're on the lift hill.

Click, click, click, click.....closer to the top of the hill.

Best hold on tight for this one though.

 

[Frank Drackman]

Man, device alerts will drive us batty. The phones and their extreme event warnings that can't be turned off...the constant tornado warnings.

We've had bands of rain and wind all night, news of tornados all around.

Still have power and satellite tv for now.

Be safe everyone!

 

[snayberry]

Key West is getting smacked with the eye wall right now.

 

[Nick]

Key West is getting smacked with the eye wall right now.

Miami Beach is also seeing Hurricane force winds already along with pelting rain. Tornado Warnings there, too.

 

[Andysol]

Supposed to fly in to Orlando next Sunday and stay at Cabana Bay. At this point we're not sure if we should keep the trip or cancel. I think my biggest trip related worry is about power outages at the airport, Universal and Disney. I've been hearing a lot of several week long outages.

Hope everyone stays safe.

I'd keep it. WDW has a better chance of being operational than UOR- but I'd expect both to be ok. When can you cancel? You could potentially know in two days if power even goes out at those resorts.

That said- Can I use this moment as a massive PSA? If anyone is only rocking the Disney credit card, or a person who has a strict "no credit card" policy- make sure you have a credit card that offers A) Trip insurance, and just as important- B) Trip Delay Insurance. Most cards that offer those come with a plethora of other travel insurances in addition (lost luggage, etc).
I believe they all have a fee- most around $95- but it is well worth it-here is a list: https://thepointsguy.com/2016/10/cards-with-trip-delay-reimbursement/

My Chase Sapphire Reserve card is covering my family of four for up to $2k. The claim was easy to make and they've been easy to work with thus far. Because of my cancelled night at the Royal Pacific over at Universal, I'll actually end up making a few hundred bucks to be delayed. I'd obviously rather be home- but to be paying this hotel and food out of pocket would have been salt in the wound. For Perspective, it's a drop in the bucket compared to the locals here who are in my thoughts- but to others who find themselves in a situation similar- your expenses can be avoided with the right card.

 

[anihilnation]

Also, this must be a nightmare for Busch Gardens, must be a nightmare trying to secure things there.

 

[Brian G.]

Cleaned up for the sake of sanity. Please keep this thread to discuss your current situation with the storm, and make sure our peers and friends are safe and OK.

 

[Ryan]

Also, this must be a nightmare for Busch Gardens, must be a nightmare trying to secure things there.

Nervous for them, hopefully they get through this okay.

 

[epcyclopedia]

This one has been driving me nuts because I see it keep getting retweeted.



Echo lake was drained for a schedule rehab. Nothing to do with the hurricane.

Also, Disney resorts opened their dining for breakfast this morning.

 

[Teebin]

I recall them saying on the local Orlando news way back that the order for power restoration was hospitals, nursing homes and finally, the big resorts. The preference being all three at once. Just shows how important an industry tourism is to Florida.

 

[GAcoaster]

There are so many utility and tree trimming trucks staged and ready for this that should we lose power it can probably be restored fairly quickly. The local news is showing trucks staged not only at EPCOT but also at the Orange County Convention Center and Daytona Speedway.

 

[Teebin]

Bio reconstruct is posting cool images of Irma prep at UOR. I am crazy fascinated by park water mngmnt so found this cool.

 

[snayberry]

Welp, I just lost power and wind is picking up outside.

 

[anihilnation]

I'm in Orlando, close to downtown, not much wind, but rain is becoming more steady.