Walt Disney World Resumes Normal Operations Today Following Hurricane Helene

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Posted: Friday September 27, 2024 7:20am ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Following the passage of Hurricane Helene, all Walt Disney World theme parks will open as scheduled today, Friday, September 27, 2024.

Despite windy conditions and minor disruptions caused by the storm, there are no reports of significant damage at the resort.

Tropical Storm Helene Update

As of the 5 AM update from the National Weather Service, Helene has weakened and is continuing to move northward across the southeastern United States. Tropical Storm Warnings have been lifted across East Central Florida, including the Orlando area, though lingering winds and humid conditions are expected throughout the day. Wind speeds in the region are forecast to range from 20 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph this morning.

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Ayla1 hour ago

Correct. Your toilet will not refill, though.

Nubs701 hour ago

You can take buckets of rain water and pour them into toilet and it will "flush" assuming you have a gravity drain field or powered lift drainfield that is not saturated or a functional municipal system.

JohnD1 hour ago

Quick update. Still in Jax. My home never lost power because my security app still says system is armed. Will wait until Sunday to stay clear of any tree removal and power restoration teams before returning home. I-10 west appears clear on Florida 511 app. Road blockages all around it though on the smaller roads.

Ayla2 hours ago

Any one on a well loses water and flushing toilets during a power outage once their pressure tank is empty.

Nubs702 hours ago

Depends on the elevation of flood water in reference to the toilet. If flood water is below, you will be OK. If flood water is above toilet and you have no check valve in home sewer line, sewage will back up into home. If you have a check valve, your toilet contents will end up on your floor.

JoeCamel3 hours ago

You can still flush them but the waste will not be treated and will flow directly into a waterway. Regular sewage discharges during storms and people go play in the water......

Quietmouse4 hours ago

So it seems like a category 4 hurricane it wasn’t too bad and weakened fairly quickly after making landfall?

LSLS4 hours ago

I'm surprised this isn't getting more coverage. 48 hours without flushing toilets? Draining water will cause sewage to back up into homes and businesses. The city released a Q&A about what this means. Why did this happen? Due to the high levels of storm surge and to ensure the safety and sustainability of sewer services post-storm. How long will sewer service be impacted? It will take at least a minimum of 48 hours to resume plant operations after it's turned off. City staff will need to carefully inspect the plant to be sure it can be safely restarted and make any repairs if necessary before resuming operations. What else should I know? Drinking water has NOT been shut off. Running water is still accessible. However, it is critical to not drain water out of sinks, tubs, or toilets. Draining water may cause sewage to back up into homes. St. Pete Fire Rescue made contact with all special needs facilities in the impacted area. Crews are monitoring impacts to the plant and standing by to resume service as soon as possible. https://baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2024/09/27/st--pete-officials-say-northeast-sewer-treatment-taken-offline

Mark Dunne7 hours ago

From the UK, sending you all kind thoughts, whomever this effects, these must be truly frightening times when these are announced, take care all 🤞 👍

Vacationeer10 hours ago

Captain Barbossa12 hours ago

Tallahassee is by no means out of the woods, but it appears that Helene ended up making landfall east enough so that the city is on the west side, luckily.