DisneySOS
Mouseketeer
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- Feb 10, 2015
So, the other week in another thread I was quite vocal about it being silly to worry without better info, that it was too far out to predict, etc. I still stand by those statements. That said: We have the better info now - and lots of the models are in relative agreement of this very powerful storm making a Florida strike. Florida is flat and wet. Our peninsula probably won't weaken the storm much on its journey north from Miami and/or the Keys. If it cuts straight up the middle of the state (which is not a sure thing - it could still go east or west) this has the potential to bring us some very strong winds in the WDW area.
If I were an out of state tourist with plans to visit in the next week, I would stay home. I personally don't think a Disney vacation is worth even a slight risk of experiencing the full force of a major hurricane.
I'm no panicking alarmist, but I may well board up my house's windows and brace the garage door if my landlord gives the okay, depending on what models show in the next couple of days. As of now, Disney expects me at work as usual or I'd consider a road trip to see some friends in Huntsville, Alabama. I'm not scheduled a day off until the 12th. We'll see.
If you do come, and I think most people won't change their plans that much, CMs will be there to take care of you as best we can. In return for our dedication to show up for our jobs when we probably shouldn't, please heed all warnings and instructions we give you, to ensure your safety and ours.
As someone who has experienced the devastation of Sandy I would never dismiss someone's concerns. I have a daughter in the college program who has been there about a month. I know she already has her supplies and I am trying my best not to feed into any fears she may have. Her role was not listed as one that could sign up to work the ride out crew. However I'm concerned about housing - they are not allowed to board up the windows. They have some pretty big windows so I anticipate if it gets bad the group of them may very well end up in the closets! Part of me is wondering if I should try to book her a room at a resort? So many people are cancelling, I know I could get a value room & would totally let her roommates go with her. Am I being paranoid?
Folks, I keep seeing Disney is ready and will be prepared.
While that might be true to a degree, this could be something like they've never seen.
Worth noting while Disney may be prepared that doesn't mean their employees are. Keep that in mind if mandatory evacuations are told to Orlando area.
THAT's what I'm most worried about. If my DD does have to evacuate I have no idea where she will go.