I've never thought of Disney as having the responsibility of providing a storm shelter for locals. Locals have had plenty of time to make reservations and frankly should know better. I have no ill will toward "outsiders" i.e. tourists who have chosen to be at Disney right now. Welcome, stay safe. It will be a trip to remember.
Hard morning. Finally cancelled today's trip late last night to find the storm has be downgraded this morning. (SO thankful for that!). Im a glutton for punishment as I keep second guessing what I did even though I did what was the right thing for me to do in the moment. So, so sad this morning. We were supposed to be getting ready to leave for the airport right now. Lol - even looked at rebooking our trip this morning but nothing available.
All will be better in a few days but it's just hard right now.
Praying for all in FL.
I agree which is why I said each track west helps Orlando but hurts TampaOrlando is on the EAST side of the storm if Irma continues on the expected track. Typically in the US, not always though, the east side gets higher rain amounts and tornadoes.
Totally agree with your first comment, respectfully disagree with your second...don't go with your gut, you go with logic and warnings from FEMA, the Governor and locals who tell you not to come to down. Gut not necessary.It's still a massive, strong storm, and it's likely to strengthen again, once it clears Cuba and is back over the open water. Fingers crossed that isn't the case, of course! You have to go with your gut instincts, so please don't be too hard on yourself.
Really?
This storm's path has changed multiple times over the last few days; it went from going straight up the peninsula, to hugging the east coast, to back to straight up the middle, to now over on the west coast. We all knew we would be impacted, but no one knew how much until the last day or two. We've been trying to find a room for the six of us since Thursday, when it became more likely that the eye would come right over Central Florida. Nothing is available. I understand why, if people are stuck at Disney and can't get home then they need a room and Disney is holding rooms for that very purpose. Disney is also holding rooms (as well as other spaces) for the many CMs working Ride Out Crew. So don't tell me that as a local I should have just known better and booked my reservation with the "plenty of time" that we didn't have. No one said Disney had a responsibility to shelter people.
How confident are you feeling about arriving 9/12. This is my arrival date as well and I don't know if I should cancel. So much conflicting information.I was able to get my package moved from 9/10-9/14 to 9/12-9/17 but this is not not reflecting in MDE. I made the change yesterday by phone. ANy ideas when it will update?
How confident are you feeling about arriving 9/12. This is my arrival date as well and I don't know if I should cancel. So much conflicting information.
My Southwest Flight for Tuesday out of Atlanta just got cancelled. Southwest's computer system must be on overload since I'm unable to access it to see if I need to move the flight to Wednesday and if there is anything available.
Yeah that's my problem. This whole wait and see game. My anxiety is through the roof. And I have talked to a few CM who have said they are planning to be open and operational on Tuesday. My concern is getting into Disney. Even if airport is open, roads may not be clear to get into WDWDon't cancel until the very last minute if you can help it. Monday morning you will know so much more.
And don't let any of the posters here make you feel guilty about it.
Yeah that's my problem. This whole wait and see game. My anxiety is through the roof. And I have talked to a few CM who have said they are planning to be open and operational on Tuesday. My concern is getting into Disney. Even if airport is open, roads may not be clear to get into WDW
And more chance of flooding? Let’s face it no side is really good to be on..,and yes I know about one side being worse then the otherI agree which is why I said each track west helps Orlando but hurts Tampa
That is great you have more room. Also glad you got in your CG ressie!
I would hope that would apply to mods too they will be in same situation right? I really think that are much better prepared for this then Matthew. One reason that there has been a lot more warning.