SharkTums Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Since we live here and a lot of people visit and want info I figured we could use a thread like this to keep everyone updated on schedules/closures/damages/etc. This thread is for facts and not crazy speculation or rumors. I will updated as much as I can! -------------------- Disney - https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/hurricane-irma-info/ As of now, Disney has cancelled Night of Joy for Saturday night and MNSSHP for Sunday night. Blizzard Beach is also currently closed. Guests are being told to leave Fort Wilderness as that will close at 2pm on Saturday. Parks and Disney Springs will be closed all day Sunday and Monday. Parks will be open Saturday morning at normal times and close between 7-9pm (depending on the park). No fireworks or big nighttime shows. *9/11 Update - All theme parks will open as normal tomorrow, Tuesday 9/12! Disney Springs is also open normal! Water Parks remain closed. -------------------- Universal - https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/plan-your-visit/hours-information/policies-restrictions/index.html#hurricane-policy As of now, Universal has cancelled Saturday's Rock the Universe and Sunday mornings worship service. Just announced - Both parks will close tomorrow (Saturday) at 7pm and remain closed Sunday and Monday. *9/11 Update - All parks will open as normal tomorrow, Tuesday 9/12! -------------------- Sea World/Busch Parks - https://seaworld.com/orlando/blog/hurricane-irma/ Sea World will close by 5pm on Saturday and remain closed Sunday and Monday Busch Gardens will be closed Saturday through Monday Aquatica will be closed Saturday thru Monday Adventure Island will be closed Saturday thru Monday Discovery Cove will be closed Sunday and Monday * Update 9/11 - Sea World will NOT open tomorrow. Probably open Wednesday after cleanup. *Update 9/12 - Sea World, Busch Gardens, and Aquatica will all open Wednesday. Discovery Cove will open Friday. Adventure Island will possibly open for the weekend. ------------------- Legoland - https://www.legoland.com/florida/about-us/hurricane-policy/ Legoland will be closed Saturday - Monday Legoland hotel will remain open for guests, Lego Beach Retreat hotel will evacuate guests to the main hotel. *9/11 Update - Legoland and the Resort are still without Power!!! (Polk County!!!!) They have not set a reopening date at this time. *9/12 Update - Legoland Hotel will reopen Wednesday, the Park and Beach hotel will reopen Thursday, and the water park is still not dated at this time. ------------------- Fun Spot - https://fun-spot.com Fun Spot(s) are open normal operating hours today 10am - Midnight (Friday 9/8) and will make a decision about closures as needed. Edited September 12, 2017 by SharkTums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Obviously I know Orlando is about as inland as you can get on the Florida peninsula but it sounds like it'll still be really nasty there. Stay safe guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boldikus Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 I have two buddies, one in Fort Lauderdale, the other in Miami, both of which are not evacuating. They're crazy. Very worried. Stay safe you guys, and anyone else who is reading this from Florida. This does not look like its going to be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Stay safe you guys, and anyone else who is reading this from Florida. This does not look like its going to be good. Still rather be hanging out here than riding most Vekoma SLCs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 ^I can always duck under a table with my bike helmet here...I've only been on one roller coaster that let me wear a helmet! (and I chose against it as I didn't want Chinese lice!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 (edited) Updated 9/8 11:30am to include Legoland and Fun Spot(s) Edited September 8, 2017 by SharkTums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenbowl Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Stay safe you guys, and anyone else who is reading this from Florida. This does not look like its going to be good. Still rather be hanging out here than riding most Vekoma SLCs! You sure you don't want to ride an SLC? Wild Adventures is offering Free Admission this weekend to anyone in an evacuation-ordered county! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 ^Ha! They're in the new path of the storm I think! But not till Monday... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Universal just announced additional closures for Sunday and Monday. See original post for details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Updated thread with additional Disney closures. Is this the first time Disney has ever been closed for two full days in a row? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoinItForTheFame Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Is this the first time Disney has ever been closed for two full days in a row? I think it is. From what I could find most of the times they have closed they re-opened the next day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Stay safe you guys, and anyone else who is reading this from Florida. This does not look like its going to be good. Still rather be hanging out here than riding most Vekoma SLCs! BWAAA-HAAA-HAAAA glad you're keeping sense of humor, Robb. hoping Florida just get's a "swipe" and not a lot of major damage, and that you and Elissa (and Kidtums) stay safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nrthwnd Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Thinking good safe thoughts for all of you over there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DorneyKid14 Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 Busch gardens Tampa is now closed all day tomorrow, Saturday the 9th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Updated with new BGT closure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Stratosphere Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 How are things going so far for you guys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thrillrider Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Wild adventures just made it official as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharkTums Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 How are things going so far for you guys? Nothing really yet. Just normal Florida storms the last few days. Finally got cloudy now and a nice breeze. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbalvey Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 How are things going so far for you guys? This is a good site to check it you want to keep up to date on the status of the hurricane: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/093751.shtml?gm_track#contents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alice Kane Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 How are things going so far for you guys? This is a good site to check it you want to keep up to date on the status of the hurricane: http://www.nhc.noaa.gov/refresh/graphics_at1+shtml/093751.shtml?gm_track#contents Thanks so much for this helpful site. With some family and friends living along BOTH coasts of Fl. (non-evacuation zones, but still darn close!), I've been following YouTube updates off and on, all day. Mostly 'on!' Stay safe. (Hurricanes in NYC have always been sort of exciting, but NOT so in Fl!) Alice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgtlover Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Fun Spot Parks will be closed tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Zo Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Just using familiar landmarks as reference points, here are the official forecasts for Busch Gardens and Magic Kingdom. For both locations, the strongest winds are going to occur between 9PM Sunday night and 6AM Monday morning. Orlando's going to have some problems from this, with 60-80 MPH winds. That'll do widespread minor damage, probably a few more significant issues here and there, though far from a major disaster. Newer, well-built homes should withstand it fine. For Tampa, and especially areas along the coast? It just isn't good news, not with the potential for gusts exceeding 100 MPH. Expect more significant structural damage and probably some lengthy power outages (not to mention water issues in coastal/bayfront areas). And not that theme parks are the most important thing in the world, but don't expect BGT to open right back up. Of course, if anyone has any interests in the lower keys, it's as bad of news as it gets. They're within a few hours of a direct hit. But I can't end this post without some levity, so please laugh at this idiot earlier Saturday in Key West. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasterbill Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Fun Spot Parks will be closed tomorrow.[attachment=0]fsclosed.JPG[/attachment] Yeah I'm not shocked they only announced a one day closure so far. I wouldn't be at all surprised if they attempt to open tomorrow afternoon / evening. They did that during Matthew to attempt to capitalize on the fact that every other park in Orlando was closed and there were tons of tourists stuck in their hotels with nothing to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfc Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 But I can't end this post without some levity, so please laugh at this idiot earlier Saturday in Key West. Yep--don't flip out and panic, but don't be stupidly "brave," either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert425 Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 don't have Twitter, so can't repond or re-tweet -- tho I can see it from front page of TPR. . . so going to say here, Robb: your response on Twitter to the trolls upset you were at Disney last night is SPOT on. very well said, and it's a shame that there are enough morons with Twitter access that some even questioned the parks being open and that folks wanted to go. Growing up in Houston? I TOTALLY understand doing something to take one's mind off an upcoming Hurricane -- *especially* if a place has evaluated the data, and determined it was going to be safe (at that time) for them to be open and for people to attend. good for you on the response, and i only wish I could share to a larger audience. y'all stay safe, and see you on the other side! bert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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