Will hurricane Matthew impact the Fort or Disney?

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

Just now, Mrs.TN22 said:

this Friday, as in today, sorry for the confusion.

Hmmm... might be possible.  I think the storm has left (or is leaving) the area today.  Better chance is probably tomorrow but, again, my guess is it's current a moment-by-moment thing.

Safe travels and enjoy the trip when you get down there!!!  :) 

[Mrs.TN22 12]

1 minute ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

Hmmm... might be possible.  I think the storm has left (or is leaving) the area today.  Better chance is probably tomorrow but, again, my guess is it's current a moment-by-moment thing.

Safe travels and enjoy the trip when you get down there!!!  :) 

thanks!!!  We plan on enjoying it very much - even though I've lost some fast passes - maybe I can convince a CM to give me a couple for the safari ride at AK :) it has been a rough month for us, and we are so looking forward to this.

 

[Humphrey Bear…Rob 42]

26 minutes ago, dercamper said:

We are scheduled to check-in at the Fort on Saturday.  We did not get an email about rescheduling. 

If you can, let us know if any problems. Saw Orlando Mayor on TV saying that damage was minimal, but I know they have to wait and see.

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

6 minutes ago, Mrs.TN22 said:

thanks!!!  We plan on enjoying it very much - even though I've lost some fast passes - maybe I can convince a CM to give me a couple for the safari ride at AK :) it has been a rough month for us, and we are so looking forward to this.

 

I would imagine that Disney will try to be as accommodating as possible...only hiccup is that others will be in the same boat so...sending extra Pixie Dust your way!!

[Mrs.TN22 12]

4 minutes ago, Humphrey Bear…Rob said:

If you can, let us know if any problems. Saw Orlando Mayor on TV saying that damage was minimal, but I know they have to wait and see.

I just spoke with Guest Services - they are planning on having the Fort reopen sometime tomorrow (Saturday 10/8) but he said that is still not definite as they are still under a warning until 8 tonight. 

[Humphrey Bear…Rob 42]

57 minutes ago, Mrs.TN22 said:

I just spoke with Guest Services - they are planning on having the Fort reopen sometime tomorrow (Saturday 10/8) but he said that is still not definite as they are still under a warning until 8 tonight. 

Sweet!  - wasn't sure how I was going to juggle Em and Zach flying in - sure didn't want to be checking in when everyone else was moving back in. 

[ssilence 0]

1 hour ago, Mrs.TN22 said:

I just spoke with Guest Services - they are planning on having the Fort reopen sometime tomorrow (Saturday 10/8) but he said that is still not definite as they are still under a warning until 8 tonight. 

That sounds great. We will be arriving on Monday for our first trip ever to the Fort. Getting very excited.

[dvccamper 32]

3 hours ago, Seals said:

So they tell people to stay in their rooms and the ones who don't get characters and candy. Nice lesson.

I was there speaking with the concierge and like he said, people are going to come out anyway. It really was not that bad here. If they announced they were opening there would have been a mad rush. People found out and made it there, believe me.

Just got word that Disney Springs is opening tonight.

[CJHokie 43]

3 hours ago, Seals said:

So they tell people to stay in their rooms and the ones who don't get characters and candy. Nice lesson.

LOL, that's exactly what happened to us in '04. They told us to stay in room for 24 hrs. At one point we started hearing people in the hallway, so my husband went to check it out and there were tons of people & characters in the lobby. 

[Katman1356...Jason 1,140]

12 minutes ago, dvccamper said:

I was there speaking with the concierge and like he said, people are going to come out anyway. It really was not that bad here. If they announced they were opening there would have been a mad rush. People found out and made it there, believe me.

Just got word that Disney Springs is opening tonight.

Word is only parts of it and only to resort guests. 

[dvccamper 32]

Just now, Katman1356...Jason said:

Word is only parts of it and only to resort guests. 

They did say it was limited shopping and dining. Dining at the resorts is also for your resort only.

[sjames 1]

Does anyone know if they are starting to call in cast members to start getting things ready

for opening on Sat.

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

Curious about the long term tenants at The Fort...think they made them move out all their stuff? 

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

And ...what about the horses?  Guess the stables were strong enough to handle a storm?

[sjames 1]

all of the animals are well taken care of would not look to good if they were not

peta would have a field day Disney does not need a sea world issue

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

6 minutes ago, sjames said:

all of the animals are well taken care of would not look to good if they were not

peta would have a field day Disney does not need a sea world issue

Right, I know they are loved...I just didn't know if they had room for them all in the stables at the same  time or how sound the stables were (they seem pretty sturdy).

[sjames 1]

the stables were built to the florida building code so I'm sure they would hold up

[Travisma 1,317]

2 hours ago, sjames said:

Does anyone know if they are starting to call in cast members to start getting things ready

for opening on Sat.

Are they open Saturday?  One thing I read said the Fort is closed thru Saturday

[Humphrey Bear…Rob 42]

6 hours ago, Mrs.TN22 said:

I just spoke with Guest Services - they are planning on having the Fort reopen sometime tomorrow (Saturday 10/8) but he said that is still not definite as they are still under a warning until 8 tonight. 

 

4 minutes ago, Travisma said:

Are they open Saturday?  One thing I read said the Fort is closed thru Saturday

Looks like they were being cautious - hurricane info page now says closed thru Fri - (today)

[Cortezcapt (Derek) 156]

Right, I know they are loved...I just didn't know if they had room for them all in the stables at the same  time or how sound the stables were (they seem pretty sturdy).

I don't know what Disney does, however we always put our horse's (as well as most of the stables around) out to pasture during storms with what looked like a big dog collar on them with contact info on it. That way the wouldn't hurt themselves in the stalls if scared or if there was any damage. If the fences came down or they got out they could be identified by their collar. I would assume this is probably what Disney does as well.

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[Katman1356...Jason 1,140]

4 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

4 hours ago, twiceblessed....nacole said:

Curious about the long term tenants at The Fort...think they made them move out all their stuff? 

Yes they had to move out as well. 

[sherryberry 35]

I'm worried about the Hilton Head resort now. We check in next Sunday and we are glued to the Weather Channel right now. It's not sounding too good for them right now.

[GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799]

7 hours ago, dvccamper said:

They did say it was limited shopping and dining. Dining at the resorts is also for your resort only.

People were using Lyft though when other transportation and Uber weren't operating.... at least according to facebook. 

[twiceblessed....nacole 433]

2 hours ago, Katman1356...Jason said:

 

Hmmm...that must have been a pain for some of those folks.  I mean, what ride are you going to do...but still.

 

2 hours ago, Cortezcapt (Derek) said:

I don't know what Disney does, however we always put our horse's (as well as most of the stables around) out to pasture during storms with what looked like a big dog collar on them with contact info on it. That way the wouldn't hurt themselves in the stalls if scared or if there was any damage. If the fences came down or they got out they could be identified by their collar. I would assume this is probably what Disney does as well.

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Good info, makes sense.  I don't know that Disney has enough land to do that (but maybe they moved the animals)...who knows.

[bhall 115]

Justin Scarred was at the fort in a cabin and was evacuated to the Pop Century.  He uploaded a video of the MK yesterday at closing and from the early morning hours of today.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7cm0tFiItBU

...when the video gets near the end, turn your volume down...