Pressure rising might be temporary. I think they are predicting it to regroup and strengthen as it moves over the warm gulf stream. Water temps are supposed to be at record highs. What I heard on the last update there is no wind shear or anything to really weaken it.I do not like the models!
Pressure continues to rise. That's good.
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Someone from the other site for our cruise date (October 7th Magic) said they called Sydney and was told the Magic would be in Sydney, Halifax and St. John.
Another person said they called DCL and DCL was adamant that we were still going South.....so, who knows!!!
MJ
You would think they would of starting thinking of a plan a week ago. They had plenty of warning that this was a possibility.
I'd say it's going to Canada. Earlier in this thread, I posted an article from the Cape Breton Post that the Disney Magic will be making an 'unexpected' visit to Sydney on 10/10/16 due to Hurricane Matthew. I also saw the Disney Magic listed on the cruise schedule for Halifax for 10/12/16.Someone from the other site for our cruise date (October 7th Magic) said they called Sydney and was told the Magic would be in Sydney, Halifax and St. John.
Another person said they called DCL and DCL was adamant that we were still going South.....so, who knows!!!
MJ
Sweatpee..I'm in Boston. I just got off the phone with DCL customer relations (5 mins ago) and was told that I should plan on being at PC at the scheduled departure time on Friday as the cruise itinerary has not been modified and no changes have been announced. I was verbally advised that I should plan on traveling there if I want to sail. That to me is nothing other than, if you don't want to lose your money, than show up in a place that has been evacuated. Clueless.Has Disney sent notification to guests to still come to Florida? Unless they have, I don't call that encouraging.
They definitely need to call the cancel on the 3-night. Definitely. I'm highly doubtful of the cruises next week. If she comes in a strong 3 or better they'll need to find alternative ports of embarkation or cancel even more. If it loops around the way the morning models on Wunderground are showing....I don't even want to know. It's insane.
Ps. Be safe. Take care. I've lived along the gulf coast my whole life. Done a lot of storms (including Katrina & Ike). I'm thinking of everyone over there hoping she makes a better shift for y'all.
Totally disagree. The storm has progressed as forecast for over a week. The actual track has remained within the generally forecast cone with no material deviation. As the forecasts have changed over the past few days, every scenario has only painted a worse picture.I don't think anyone knew what this was going to blow up into. Of course they have some contingency plans or ideas, but this thing has become much more than originally predicted and has a mind of its own. Much like Sandy which changed paths more than once before deciding it wanted to see Broadway and the Jersey Shore.
Wow....Port Canaveral closed, flights into Orlando canceled and DCL still telling people to show up. The ignorance on their part is just appalling and just goes to show that DCL is just a side business for Disney and isn't a real cruise line as they don't seem to have a clue how to handle or manage this situation.Sweatpee..I'm in Boston. I just got off the phone with DCL customer relations (5 mins ago) and was told that I should plan on being at PC at the scheduled departure time on Friday as the cruise itinerary has not been modified and no changes have been announced. I was verbally advised that I should plan on traveling there if I want to sail. That to me is nothing other than, if you don't want to lose your money, than show up in a place that has been evacuated. Clueless.
Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. And losing cruise fare money (while not fun) is not a big deal, and far less valuable than my family's safety and convenience.
I'm sorry. IMO this is totally irresponsible and contrary to the current realities and facts associated with the storm, as we know them at this time.
Of course the storm can change and nobody knows what will actu
Totally disagree. The storm has progressed as forecast for over a week. The actual track has remained within the generally forecast cone with no material deviation. As the forecasts have changed over the past few days, every scenario has only painted a worse picture.
Disney has totally failed. You make the best decision with the information you have at the time. And all of the information is getting worse by the hour for them Total fail.
5 days ago the forecast had the storm being a good bit east of castaway cay and no where near Florida at this point. So to say the storm has progressed as forecast is incorrect.Sweatpee..I'm in Boston. I just got off the phone with DCL customer relations (5 mins ago) and was told that I should plan on being at PC at the scheduled departure time on Friday as the cruise itinerary has not been modified and no changes have been announced. I was verbally advised that I should plan on traveling there if I want to sail. That to me is nothing other than, if you don't want to lose your money, than show up in a place that has been evacuated. Clueless.
Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere. And losing cruise fare money (while not fun) is not a big deal, and far less valuable than my family's safety and convenience.
I'm sorry. IMO this is totally irresponsible and contrary to the current realities and facts associated with the storm, as we know them at this time.
Of course the storm can change and nobody knows what the storm will ACTUALLY do until it has ALREADY happened. How long do you need to wait?
Totally disagree. The storm has progressed as forecast for over a week. The actual track has remained within the generally forecast cone with no material deviation. As the forecasts have changed over the past few days, every scenario has only painted a worse picture.
Disney has totally failed. You make the best decision with the information you have at the time. And all of the information is getting worse by the hour for them Total fail.
How can a forecast be "a good bit west of Castaway Cay" AND "no where near Florida"?5 days ago the forecast had the storm being a good bit west of castaway cay and no where near Florida at this point. So to say the storm has progressed as forecast is incorrect.
We are scheduled to leave on the Magic on Friday. The ports are showing the Magic at Sydney on 10/10 and Halifax on 10/12 If they announce that the itinerary has changed, can we choose not to go and apply our payment to another sailing? I have NO desire to spend that much money to go to Canada. We we really looking forward to a warm vacation.
Sweatpee..I'm in Boston. I just got off the phone with DCL customer relations (5 mins ago) and was told that I should plan on being at PC at the scheduled departure time on Friday as the cruise itinerary has not been modified and no changes have been announced. I was verbally advised that I should plan on traveling there if I want to sail. That to me is nothing other than, if you don't want to lose your money, than show up in a place that has been evacuated.
We are scheduled to leave on the Magic on Friday. The ports are showing the Magic at Sydney on 10/10 and Halifax on 10/12 If they announce that the itinerary has changed, can we choose not to go and apply our payment to another sailing? I have NO desire to spend that much money to go to Canada. We we really looking forward to a warm vacation.
The Vessel, either before or after proceeding toward the port of destination and though not required by any maritime necessity, may remain in port, proceed by any route and deviate from or change the advertised or intended route at any stage of the voyage and may proceed to and stay at any places whatsoever, although in a contrary direction to or outside of or beyond the usual route, once or more often, in any order, for loading or discharging fuel, stores, laborers, stowaways, Guests, or members of the Vessel's company, for this or any prior or subsequent voyage and/or for any purpose whatsoever that the Carrier or Master may deem advisable. Any such procedure or occurrence shall be considered not to be a deviation but within the voyage herein intended as fully as if specifically described herein. The above-mentioned provisions are not to be considered as restricted by any words of this Cruise Contract whether written, stamped or printed.
10/7 sailing has been CANCELLED!