Hurricane Irma Updates ***Check First Post for closures and more info***

[circus4u]

The National Hurricane Center has issued their 11am advisory. Irma is a Category 5 major hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 180 MPH.

This is the first advisory that puts Central Florida and Walt Disney World within the cone of uncertainty. Right now, if Irma were to hit Central Florida, it would be from Sunday 9/10 through Monday 9/11.

http://blogmickey.com/2017/09/hurricane-irma-walt-disney-world-closures/

Update: 9/5 1:22PM

National Hurricane Center updates for Hurricane Irma and the new Tropical Storm Jose can be found at:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Irma is currently a Cat 5 with sustained winds at 185 mph.

Update: 9/5 1:59PM

Florida tolls have been suspended and Miami evacuations are set to begin Wednesday.

Update: 9/5 3:45PM

Southwest Airlines offering flight rescheduling

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/sever...e-flight-rescheduling-to-florida-airports.htm

Update: 9/5 6:54PM

Sandbag locations in Central Florida

http://www.wftv.com/weather/eye-on-...ag-locations-across-central-florida/603457637

Update: 9/5 7:20PM

DCL cancels three sailings!

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories/disney-cruise-line-cancels-three-cruises-due-to-hurricane-irma/

Update: 9/5 7:25PM

LEGOLAND Florida Resort Releases Hurricane Policy Information

Update: 9/6 8:53AM

Characters in flight suspending operations.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/attractions...d-of-possible-impacts-from-hurricane-irma.htm

Update: 9/6 10:20AM

From CNN:
http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/06/us/irma-florida-latest/index.html

"The Category 5 hurricane is one of the most powerful ever recorded in the Atlantic.

• The Tropical Storm force wind field from Irma stretches more than 300 miles from end to end.
• If the storm were centered over NYC, the tropical storm force winds would stretch from Baltimore to Boston.
• The tropical storm force winds cover more than 65,000 square miles, which, coincidentally enough, is the same as the area of the state of Florida."

"France’s Interior Minister Gérard Collomb says the four strongest buildings on Saint Martin have been destroyed by Hurricane Irma. It's very possible that all other old buildings on the territory have been totally or partially destroyed, too, he said."


"Gov. Rick Scott said the approaching storm was "bigger, faster and stronger" than Andrew, which hit in 1992 as a Category 5."


"There are three named storms in the Atlantic right now: Irma, Jose and Katia.

Jose is located in the middle of the Atlantic, and is forecast to become a hurricane later today. It's forecast to track a little north of the track that Irma has taken, and could be very near the Leeward Islands over the weekend. Future impacts on the US are unclear at this moment

Katia has formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico. The forecast is for the storm to drift very slowly to the south and have little or no impact on Texas."

Update: 9/6 2:40PM

Blizzard Beach to be closed Friday and Saturday

http://www.wdwmagic.com/amp/attract...ay-and-saturday-due-to-forecasted-weather.htm

Update: 9/6 6:30PM

Airlines cap prices for Hurricane Irma evacuees
http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/06/news/companies/jetblue-hurricane-flights/index.html

Update: 9/6 10:20PM

Orlando International will close at 5PM Saturday.

https://orlandoairports.net/

Update: 9/7 7AM

Orlando International will not close at this time.

https://twitter.com/wesh/status/905758807028064256

Update: 9/7 12:25PM

Disney has cancelled Night of Joy for Saturday.

http://www.wdwmagic.com/events/nigh...-saturday-cancelled-due-to-hurricane-irma.htm

Update: 9/7 12:30PM

From WDWMAGIC

All performances of Disney On Ice presents Dare To Dream previously scheduled for Friday, September 8 through Sunday, September 10 at Amway Center have been postponed due to Hurricane Irma. A return engagement is scheduled for May 2018. Specific dates remain to be determined. Tickets will be honored for the rescheduled performances.

Update: 9/7 12:30PM

Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party cancelled for Sunday

Update: 9/7 3:30PM

Ft. Wilderness will close on Saturday at 5PM.

Update: 9/8 10AM

Port Canaveral to Close Today at 3pm; Orlando International Airport to Close at 5pm Sat

Update: 9/8 10AM

Kennedy Space Center is closed from 9/8-9/12

Update: 9/8 10AM

Disney is not accepting any additional ADRs for 9/10 or 9/11.

Update: 9/8 10AM

All public education institutions are closed Friday and Monday in Florida.

Update: 9/8 10AM

Disney will not be enforcing dining cancellation policies this weekend due to the hurricane.

Update: 9/8 10AM

SeaWorld and Busch Gardens will be closed starting 5PM Saturday and will be closed all day Sunday and Monday.

Update: 9/8 2PM

ALL WALT DISNEY WORLD AND UNIVERSAL PARKS WILL BE CLOSING SATURDAY STARTING AT 7PM AND WON'T REOPEN UNTIL TUESDAY 9/12.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/news-stories...eptember-10th-and-11th-due-to-hurricane-irma/

 

[circus4u]

National Hurricane Center updates for Hurricane Irma and the new Tropical Storm Jose can be found at:
http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/

Irrma is currently a Cat 5 with sustained winds at 185 mph.

 

[rteetz]

To early to tell what impact it will have on Orlando. The situation is being monitored. DCL has modified some itineraries. WDW will surely have updates as we get closer and have more certainty of the track.

 

[circus4u]

To early to tell what impact it will have on Orlando. The situation is being monitored. DCL has modified some itineraries. WDW will surely have updates as we get closer and have more certainty of the track.

This is true, but the governor has already declared a state of emergency. Wind speed predictions for the Orlando area are border line tropical storm force within 5 days. Also, people planning trips in that time frame may want to monitor their airlines as schedules may be changing within the next day or two.

 

[rteetz]

This is true, but the governor has already declared a state of emergency. Wind speed predictions for the Orlando area are border line tropical storm force within 5 days. Also, people planning trips in that time frame may want to monitor their airlines as schedules may be changing within the next day or two.

Declaring a state of emergency opens the door for federal assistance and doesn't mean the Orlando area will be greatly affected. The track is still uncertain. Orlando/WDW is in relatively a good place because it is inland and not on the coast.

 

[rteetz]

Florida tolls have been suspended and Miami evacuations are set to begin Wednesday.

 

[Gastonecrosse]

One of my friends who had plans to fly out to Disney tomorrow was able to get his trip (room/tickets) rescheduled by Disney. He did lose his Free Dining though. Either way if you are worried it looks like Disney is already willing to work with you.

 

[umichigan10]

Declaring a state of emergency opens the door for federal assistance and doesn't mean the Orlando area will be greatly affected. The track is still uncertain. Orlando/WDW is in relatively a good place because it is inland and not on the coast.

Inland is such a relative term in Florida. It takes an hour or so to go coast to coast as the crow flies, so you're not gonna get a ton of weakening when it initially reaches Orlando

 

[rteetz]

Inland is such a relative term in Florida. It takes an hour or so to go coast to coast as the crow flies, so you're not gonna get a ton of weakening when it initially reaches Orlando

I agree but in terms of Florida it's in the best spot it could be in.

 

[circus4u]

Inland is such a relative term in Florida. It takes an hour or so to go coast to coast as the crow flies, so you're not gonna get a ton of weakening when it initially reaches Orlando

This is true. Hurricane force winds currently extend 60 miles in each direction from the center and tropical force winds extend 160 miles. Have gone through many hurricanes in Florida and participated in disaster relief on a couple of them as a former govt. employee. Day after Andrew hit Homestead, I was on hurricane relief. After seeing the total annihilation, I decided then and there it was time to "get out of Dodge" and transferred at the first available chance. One of the reasons there was not more devastation, was the area past Homestead was Everglades and no improvements. The state has built up so much now, that it will take days to evacuate and that would be if the impact area was known. Don't think I would want to be heading to the area for a vacation at the moment. Of course, Irma could just go through the Keys and head to Houston too, or go up the West coast of Florida. Too early to tell, but the further North it goes to make landfall, the closer it is to Orlando. All is only my opinion.

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/05/us/hurricane-irma-florida-prep/index.html

 

[rteetz]

Southwest Airlines offering flight rescheduling

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/sever...e-flight-rescheduling-to-florida-airports.htm

 

[TomServo27]

Southwest Airlines offering flight rescheduling

http://www.wdwmagic.com/other/sever...e-flight-rescheduling-to-florida-airports.htm

Offering for flight 5-11 I fly out 7:30am on the 12 lol

 

[Gatita78]

One of my friends who had plans to fly out to Disney tomorrow was able to get his trip (room/tickets) rescheduled by Disney. He did lose his Free Dining though. Either way if you are worried it looks like Disney is already willing to work with you.

Do you know why did he lose his free dining? I am thinking of reschedule my Disney vacation but that make me worry. I can't go without free dining.

 

[rteetz]

Do you know why did he lose his free dining? I am thinking of reschedule my Disney vacation but that make me worry. I can't go without free dining.

Free dining is only available during certain times. If you reschedule your vacation it is likely that timeframe you reschedule to would not have it as an option especially at this point when free dining is basically sold out.

 

[rteetz]

Sandbag locations in Central Florida

http://www.wftv.com/weather/eye-on-...ag-locations-across-central-florida/603457637

 

[AUdnachick]

My son is the drummer for Zach Williams, who is slated to perform at Night of Joy! Any word on Night of Joy status??

 

[rteetz]

My son is the drummer for Zach Williams, who is slated to perform at Night of Joy! Any word on Night of Joy status??

Disney won't cancel anything until they have more certainty on what will happen to Central Florida.

 

[MommaBerd]

Offering for flight 5-11 I fly out 7:30am on the 12 lol

I'm in the same boat - we were supposed to fly down on the 12th. Right now there are reports of other airlines extending through the 12th, so maybe SW will follow suit...

 

[MommaBerd]

My son is the drummer for Zach Williams, who is slated to perform at Night of Joy! Any word on Night of Joy status??

Someone on the Irma thread called earlier today about NoJ. The cast member said that no decisions/announcements had yet been made.

 

[Roxyfire]

I know people are very concerned about losing free dining. But take it from me, it won't do you a whole lot of good while you're hunkered down in your resort room. We were very lucky last year that the damage and impact on Orlando was minimal. Hopefully the same happens this time around!