BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 A bit more detail on the closures... Quote Guest at the Fort Wilderness Campground are under a mandatory evacuation and must be checked out by 11:00AM today. Guests who request alternate accomodations at Walt Disney World are being relocated to other resorts, but specific requests are not guaranteed. Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party on Thursday has been cancelled, and guests who had purchased tickets can get a refund or a ticket for another date. The Magic Kingdom is currently scheduled to still close at 7:00PM, when the party would have originally begun. Friday's event is still on the schedule, but Disney may elect to cancel it if conditions are still dangerous. Blizzard Beach water park is closed Thursday and Friday Typhoon Lagoon water park is closed Friday The Characters in Flight balloon at Disney Springs is closed now through Sunday, October 8th. The Spirit of Aloha at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and the and Hoop De Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness have been cancelled for both Thursday and Friday evening. Guests are being refunded and will have a chance to re-book. Select weekend events at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex have been canceled, including the 2016 Disney Cross Country Classic and Baseball Canada’s Friday and Saturday games and practices http://www.themeparktourist.com/news/20161006/32225/hurricane-matthew-hitting-orlando-s-theme-parks-today-here-s-what-you-need-know Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PureTcrazy...rita 380 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 This is what it looked like at my house in kissimmee just a bit ago. Southeast Southwest We are already getting some off and on rain and little breeze. We have had so much rain in the past few weeks that our yard is already soggy. Thankfully, no big trees close to the house. I'll keep y'all posted as it progresses. Sent from my SM-G935V using Tapatalk BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
momof3kids-Yvonne 594 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Praying for the safety of all in the path of this hurricane. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk PureTcrazy...rita 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Can't confirm this but seeing a report on Facebook that all Disney Parks will be closing at 5 p.m. and are closed tomorrow Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MontrealFortLover 1 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 I'm sorry if this was discussed, maybe I missed it, but have they evacuated the cabins as well? If so why? I can see falling trees being a concern, but other than that the actual cabin structures should be secure right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Travisma 1,317 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 7 minutes ago, MontrealFortLover said: I'm sorry if this was discussed, maybe I missed it, but have they evacuated the cabins as well? If so why? I can see falling trees being a concern, but other than that the actual cabin structures should be secure right? The cabins are nothing more than glorified campers/park model mobile homes. They are not a permanent structure like a house, they are held to the ground with straps. That, plus the fact that evacuating everyone from the Fort allows them to keep their staff safe and not have to do housekeeping, open stores, and do everyday chores in a potentially dangerous situation. Those tall pine trees aren't the strongest things. They will snap and uproot in a heartbeat if they get hit with the predicted 90 to 100 mph gusts. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 21 minutes ago, MontrealFortLover said: I'm sorry if this was discussed, maybe I missed it, but have they evacuated the cabins as well? If so why? I can see falling trees being a concern, but other than that the actual cabin structures should be secure right? The cabins are nothing more than mobile homes not the type of dwelling I want to be in during a hurricane. You also have many large trees in the area that could come down so it is best not to be anywhere inside the Fort until the storm is over. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 14 minutes ago, MontrealFortLover said: I'm sorry if this was discussed, maybe I missed it, but have they evacuated the cabins as well? If so why? I can see falling trees being a concern, but other than that the actual cabin structures should be secure right? They are just campers with a log finish on the outside. Not really safe from high winds either. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Now seeing reports that Disney is evacuating the Treehouse Villas and Poly Bungalows. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fladogfan aka Gretchen 259 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 9 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: Now seeing reports that Disney is evacuating the Treehouse Villas and Poly Bungalows. Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk The year of the hurricanes really damaged the tree houses, they took years to reopen them. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 TCD Twin #1 just received confirmation that the Lilly Pulitzer store in Disney Springs will close at 5 today and will remain closed all day tomorrow. She has also heard rumors from many sources that the closure will apply to all theme parks as well. TCD BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DaveInTN 3,247 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 33 minutes ago, BradyBzLyn...Mo said: Now seeing reports that Disney is evacuating the Treehouse Villas and Poly Bungalows. Expecting a high storm surge on Seven Seas Lagoon? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 The reaction to this storm is unprecedented. It's been over 10 years since Central Florida has been in the path of a hurricane. Back in 2004 and 2005, when the hurricanes were coming through on a regular basis, there were no advanced closures of the magnitude we are seeing for this storm. I have a hard time believing that the interior part of Central Florida is going to get walloped the way everyone is acting. I hope I'm right about that. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 27 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: The reaction to this storm is unprecedented. It's been over 10 years since Central Florida has been in the path of a hurricane. Back in 2004 and 2005, when the hurricanes were coming through on a regular basis, there were no advanced closures of the magnitude we are seeing for this storm. I have a hard time believing that the interior part of Central Florida is going to get walloped the way everyone is acting. I hope I'm right about that. TCD We all hope your right as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tri-Circle-D 2,059 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 I just heard that the public schools on my side of the state- Pinellas County, are going to be closed tomorrow. Crazy. TCD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
keith_h 420 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 The weather folks up here are saying given the current track that Orlando will probably see hurricane force winds. I hope it doesn't see those winds but this is a strong storm and it doesn't look like it is going to lower its intensity before it hits Florida. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Posted on disneyworld.com Based on the most recent forecasts for Hurricane Matthew, Walt Disney World theme parks, water parks, Disney Springs, miniature golf courses and ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex will all be closed today by 5 p.m. and will remain closed through Friday, Oct. 7.Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party at Magic Kingdom Theme Park is also canceled for tonight and tomorrow. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 27 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 33 minutes ago, Tri-Circle-D said: I just heard that the public schools on my side of the state- Pinellas County, are going to be closed tomorrow. Crazy. TCD Just closed Hillsborough as well! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cnpsnana 0 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 what are your thoughts for next week? we are flying down tuesday (hopefully) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 3 minutes ago, cnpsnana said: what are your thoughts for next week? we are flying down tuesday (hopefully) Honestly I hope all is back to relatively normal by then. But we will know more I think by saturday morning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 27 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 2 minutes ago, cnpsnana said: what are your thoughts for next week? we are flying down tuesday (hopefully) They're predicting the storm to curve around and come back into central Florida as a tropical storm, but that's too far out to tell as of now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tony 27 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml?5-daynl#contents Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cnpsnana 0 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 i am glued to the weather channel, packing extra ponchos, socks and shoes. Praying for the best for everybody there now and for us next week. We are only able to visit every 2 -3 years so hopefully everything works out. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kadancer 82 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 Hope everyone stays safe! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Katman1356...Jason 1,140 Posted October 6, 2016 Report Share Posted October 6, 2016 I haven't seen this officially but others travel agents are reporting guest being given box lunches for tomorrow and asked to stay in their rooms also in an effort to free up the lines and agents to deal with this situation they are asking agents to only call regarding travel happening in the next 72 hours. BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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