WDW Hurricane Policy

[Strmchsr]

I don't think it's going to be an issue for anyone with Erika, but since there's been a lot of anxiety over guests coming in with a potential Florida strike, here's the WDW hurricane policy FAQ that should help you know what to expect just in case.

Click here (https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/hurricane-policy/)

[VWL Mom]

Good to hear Chris! Just in case, this is from the JetBlue site


Tropical Storm Erika
Last Updated: 8/28/2015 6:09:00 PM EST
Travel Agents Waiver Code: Click Here

Due to Tropical Storm Erika, we will waive change/cancel fees and fare differences for customers traveling on Sunday, August 30, 2015 and Monday, August 31, 2015 to/from the following cities:

· Nassau Bahamas (NAS)
· State of Florida
o Fort Lauderdale (FLL)
o Fort Myers (RSW)
o Jacksonville (JAX)
o Orlando (MCO)
o Sarasota (SRQ)
o Tampa (TPA)
o West Palm Beach (PBI)

Customers may rebook their flights for travel through Thursday, September 3, 2015 prior to the departure of their originally scheduled flight. Customers with cancelled flights may opt for a refund. Original travel must have been booked on or before Thursday, August 27, 2015.

To rebook travel or request a refund online, click here. If you are already checked in for your flight, go http://checkin.jetblue.com, find your itinerary and click on "Cancel Check-in".

Customers are encouraged to check the status of their flight online prior to leaving for the airport. Customers with web-enabled cell phones may check the status of their flight at mobile.jetblue.com .

[Donald]

We were there during the 2004 Hurricane seasoN. The WDW co. had TV stations continually running weather, park, and local "curfew" updates. Prior to the curfew, they had as many cast members they could get staffed and helping guests ...making sure they were aware of curfews...stressing that each guest had food and water for a 24 hours while they were in their guest room. They had foam coolers available for purchase and plenty of food for purchase. They dining staff allowed me to take extra cutlery and plates/bowls back to my room. There was a flash light provided to each guest room and a paper explaining safety policies.

We never lost power. Never lost phone (land line). Always had Disney movies streaming on the TV. We spent at least 24 hours in our room. That is difficult to do with a 3 year old that wants to swim in that pool "right there", but he survived and so did we.

The key is to be prepared. They stressed that the entire day leading up to the curfew.