Tropical weather update for Florida-based Disney Destinations
Florida-Based Disney Destinations
Tropical Weather Update
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, 9:00 a.m. EDT Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World® Resort continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm Fay. Recent forecasts indicate that there likely will be rain and wind
conditions that may affect operations as early as Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 19,
2008. At this time, the Walt Disney World Resort is open and operating as usual. Additionally, to ensure our Guests have opportunities to enjoy our Parks
and Downtown Disney® Area offerings, we opened early as follows:
• All four Theme Parks opened at 8:00 a.m. on Aug. 19.
• DisneyQuest® Indoor Interactive Theme Park opened at 9:00 a.m. on Aug. 19.
• AMC Theatres will open at 10:00 a.m. on Aug. 19.
We will announce any changes to our operations as needed. Please continue to check back for updates.
Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line® continues to monitor the progress of Tropical Storm
Fay. At this time, there are no changes to the operations or itineraries.
The Aug. 21, 2008, sailing of the Disney Wonder® will sail as scheduled from
Port Canaveral.
The safety and security of our Guests is always our top priority. If necessary, our Captains are always prepared to alter the ships' course or itinerary to navigate away from inclement weather.
__________________ Tim Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
The Mouse Your Way Travel
Affiliated with Magical Travel--Sponsor of the Walt Disney Boards tim@themouseyourway.com (800) 883-1535, ext. 24
The Following User Says Thank You to go2WDW For This Useful Post:
Re: Tropical weather update for Florida-based Disney Destinations
Thanks for the update Tim.
I have no clients there (or on the way) now. But I do have one going in a few weeks who is now shaking in his boots.
Thanks God for Disney's Tropical Storm policy, and for travel insurance...I know, and he knows that in the event of a storm, we can changes made, and he won't be out a ton of money.
Afternoon update to Aug. 19th tropical weather statement
Tropical Weather Update
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2008, 3:00 p.m. EDT
Walt Disney World Resort
Currently, the Walt Disney World® Resort is operating as normal. We will
continue to monitor Tropical Storm Fay and, if needed, will make appropriate
adjustments. However, at this time, based on the weather forecast, we are not anticipating modifications to our operating hours.
We expect to operate as normal on Wednesday, August 20, 2008.
__________________ Tim Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
The Mouse Your Way Travel
Affiliated with Magical Travel--Sponsor of the Walt Disney Boards tim@themouseyourway.com (800) 883-1535, ext. 24
Florida-Based Disney Destinations
Tropical Weather Update
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, 1:30 p.m. EDT
Walt Disney World Resort
The Walt Disney World® Resort safely withstood the wind and rain associated with Tropical Storm Fay. We have returned to normal operations in all areas.
Disney Cruise Line
The Disney Cruise Line® continues to monitor Tropical Storm Fay very closely.
Tropical Storm Fay has stalled along the eastern coast of Florida near our homeport of Port Canaveral, and its path is uncertain at this point.
For this reason, Port Canaveral has been closed by the Port Authority and the Aug. 21, 2008 sailing of the Disney Wonder® will set sail on its 3-night itinerary from Port Everglades, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Other than the departure port change, we do not anticipate any additional changes in the upcoming Disney Wonder itinerary. Transportation will be provided for Guests with transfers and those arriving by private vehicle at Port Canaveral. It is important that departing Guests park at our terminal in Port Canaveral as the ship is scheduled to return there on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008.
The Disney Magic® is currently on a 15-night Panama Canal voyage and is scheduled to return to Port Canaveral on Monday, Sept. 1, 2008.
__________________ Tim Authorized Disney Vacation Planner
The Mouse Your Way Travel
Affiliated with Magical Travel--Sponsor of the Walt Disney Boards tim@themouseyourway.com (800) 883-1535, ext. 24
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