Hurricane Dorian – Latest updates for Tourists and Residents.

As of Thursday 8-29-2019, Hurricane Dorian was upgraded to hit land at a Cat 4 Hurricane.

All forecasters are stating , this will be the biggest hurricane in three decades. And very dangerous.

A “State of Emergency” has been announced by Florida’s Governor for the entire state of Florida .

*See current video on Hurricane Dorian :

https://youtu.be/OqVIYNGa6iU

*Current forecast as of 8-29-2019 at 12:48pm :

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.orlandosentinel.com/weather/hurricane/os-ne-hurricane-dorian-florida-threat-20190828-gw3b7npcxvfs5ca5cly2s5gdma-story.html%3foutputType=amp

Its due to come in Sunday into Monday, “Monday & Tuesday” to have most of the impact from the Hurricane. Early storm/hurricane effects will be starting on Saturday .

Expect heavy rain, wide spread flooding, very dangerous winds that could hit 135 miles an hour, downed trees, poles and wires, widespread power outages, structural damage and wide spread evacuations “prior” to storm hitting.

*Florida Hurricane Shelters If/when evacuations announced :

https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/shelters/

*Find your Evacuation Route should they be announced:

https://www.floridadisaster.org/planprepare/disaster-preparedness-maps/

*For tourists already in FL or those due to arrive in next 5/7 days . If you have questions or you wish to reschedule your Disney vacation due to Hurricane Dorian , please call Disney directly : (407) 939-7675

*See all of Disney’s Hurricane information on their website here: https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/faq/hurricane-policy/

(As well, call your Airline/Orlando airport for updates for getting in & our of Florida during this Hurricane ).

*Flights are being cancelled in advance to & from some areas now , check Orlando International’s Flight Tracker here:

http://www.arrowcast.net/fids/mco/fids.asp?

Once hurricane and high winds start, planes will have extreme issues coming and going out of the State” .

*For residents & current visitors, Make sure to start Hurricane preparations “now” (See list below) :

•Gather important papers/insurance papers/medical papers/travel documents, (Keep all in clear sealed bags).

•Make sure Prescriptions are filled.

•Get cash from ATM (credit cards will not work during power outages).

•Make sure gas tanks are filled.

•Get battery’s/battery lights/etc.

•Get a Battery operated radio.

•Flashlights.

•Get cards/games/books for kids.

•Disney Resorts are very careful with their guests, so food/drinks & interior resort entertainment will most likely be available.

•Buy extra snacks/drinks for your hotel rooms.

•If you are a tourist and your due to leave FL on Monday or Tuesday, try changing flights and leave Friday/Saturday . (Monday & Tuesday will be the worst for this storm).

•Get extra Fuel Rods for cell phones.

•Get extra pet supplies (cat litter/puppy pads/animal food/etc).

•Get plenty of water/non-perishable food/snacks for 7 days.

•Mini gas-powered Generator if staying (never run inside enclosed area).

•Mini grill/sternos for warming food(for residents who are staying).

•Wash all clothes before storm hits.

•Fill bathtubs with clean cold water (It can be utilized for drinking/etc should power be out in length).

•Let everyone know where you/your family are (In your home/hotel/A Disney Resort/shelter/or where you are evacuated to).

•Help/check on elderly, sick, frail neighbors.

•Do not abandon pets, call local shelters/veterinary offices for boarding them, if you cannot care for your pets or take them with you if evacuated .

•Secure your home/windows/other structures.

•Gather & pack up anything in your yards/pool areas.

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Universal Orlando Announces New Theme Park – “Epic Universe”

Universal’s Epic Universe will offer an entirely new level of experiences that will forever redefine theme park entertainment.

Guests will venture beyond their wildest imagination, traveling into beloved stories and through vibrant lands on adventures where the journey is as astounding as the destination.

The new location will feature a theme park, an entertainment center, hotels, shops, restaurants and more. Ultimately, this expansion will create more space and freedom to let loose and create lasting memories with the people you love.

Epic Universe will be located near the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando.

The new park will also feature its own hotels and shops. This new area is approximately a 12 minute drive from the current Universal parks.

No additional lands or attractions in the new park have yet to be revealed. Opening date TBD. This new park will bring 14,000+ jobs to Orlando.

According to Brian Roberts, Chairman and CEO of Comcast Cooperation, “Our new park represents the single-largest investment Comcast NBCUniversal has made in its theme park business and in Florida overall, It reflects the tremendous excitement we have for the future of our theme park business and for our entire company’s future in Florida.”