Hurricane Jeanne Updates Last update: 9/29/04 2 p.m.

Remember to be kinder than normal to Cast Members —
many folks received damage to their homes again!

If you'd like to help Floridians affected by hurricanes:
http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html

WDW has set up a Cast Member Hurricane Relief Fund
To donate to this fund send your check to:

Vista Federal Credit Union
Attn: Cast Member Hurricane Relief Fund
13705 International Drive
South Orlando, FL 32821

You do NOT have to be a Cast Member or Credit Union Member to donate to this fund.

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WDW Operational Updates

As of 9/29/04:

— Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, which evacuated campers on Saturday, September 25, is scheduled to reopen noon, September 29.
— Hard-hit Disney's Vero Beach Resort remains closed while damage is assessed and recovery efforts take place. Guests with reservations through October 31, 2004, are being contacted.
— The Coral Reef Restaurant, in Epcot's Living Seas pavilion, sustained some damage and is closed, but is slated to reopen October 3. The Living Seas Pavilion itself is open during regular park hours.

—Honey I Shrunk the Kids Movie Set Adventure at the Disney-MGM Studios is closed until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Jeanne.

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WDW Operating Hours for Monday, 9/27

The following operating hours have been updated for Monday, September 27:

Magic Kingdom – 9am – 8pm
Share a Dream Come True parade – 3pm
SpectroMagic – None
Wishes – 8pm

Epcot
Future World – 10am – 7pm
World Showcase – 11am – 9pm
Illuminations – 9pm

Disney-MGM Studios – 10am – 8pm
Disney Stars and Motor Cars parade – 3:30pm
Fantasmic! – 8pm

Animal Kingdom – 9am – 5pm
Mickey's Jammin' Jungle Parade – 4pm

Downtown Disney
Marketplace – shopping & dining – 12 noon – 11pm
Pleasure Island – Shops – 7pm – 2am; Clubs – 7pm – 2am
West Side – Shops – 12noon – 1am; Dining – 12noon
DisneyQuest – 11:30am – 11pm

Typhoon Lagoon – Closed
Blizzard Beach – 10am – 5pm

Fantasia Gardens & Winter Summerland Mini Golf – 12pm – 11pm

Golf Courses: Osprey & Magnolia golf courses – Open; Remaining golf courses – Closed

Living Seas Closed Thru 10/3 – Due to the impact of Hurricane Jeanne, the Living Seas pavilion, the Coral Reef restaurant, and the Dolphins in Depth tour at Epcot will not be operating until Sunday, October 3.

Guests of Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground were temporarily re-located to other WDW resort properties as of Saturday, September 25. Fort Wilderness is scheduled to re-open on Tuesday, September 28, 2004.

Disney's Vero Beach Resort closed due to weather on Friday, September 24, and is scheduled to re-open on Saturday, October 2, 2004.

Area Airport Updates – Orlando International Airport is currently closed and anticipates re-opening the ticket counter at 10:30am on Monday. If Guests have existing reservations, they may proceed to the airport. If they are not holding a ticket, they should contact the carrier to make arrangements in advance.

The Orlando Sanford International Airport is currently closed and anticipates re-opening at 6:30pm on Monday.

Tampa International Airport is reporting no flights in or out at this time.

All Airports suggest Guests should contact their specific airline carrier directly for specific details.
Information is subject to change at any time.

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All Walt Disney World Theme Parks, Water Parks, Downtown Disney venues, and Recreation areas will be closed Sunday, September 26, due to weather. (9/25/04, 6:00pm)

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Resort in-room television will be broadcasting the following movies for Guests:

Channel 14

Armaggedon
The Count of Monte Cristo
Dead Poets Society
Pearl Harbor
The Sixth Sense

Channel 18

Pirates of the Caribbean
Remember the Titans
Shanghai Noon
Holes
The Parent Trap

Channel 23

The Little Mermaid
The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh
Finding Nemo
Tarzan
Toy Story

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Vacationers at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground are being relocated to other WDW resort properties as of Saturday, September 25, in anticipation of severe weather from Hurricane Jeanne.

Also, Disney's Vero Beach Resort is temporarily closed as of Friday, September 24.

Weather Updates

OrlandoWeather.com

9/26 – 11:18 a.m.: Damage Reported At OIA – Flight operations at Orlando International Airport are suspended until the impact of weather conditions associated with Hurricane Jeanne pass. At this time, high winds and rain conditions prevent normal flight activity. There are preliminary reports of damage that include water intrusions in the main terminal and airsides. At this time, maintenance and operations staffs are assessing the damage for a more complete evaluation of storm impact. Recovery and clean-up operations will begin as soon as possible. — WESH.com Web staff

9/26 – 6:56 a.m.: FPL Reports Nearly 1 Million In Dark – Florida Power and Light says nearly 1 million customers without power after Hurricane Jeanne. Approximately 166,000 of those are in Brevard County, and 16,000 are in Volusia County. Progress Energy reports about 80,000 customers without power, and Kissimmee Utility Authority reports 11,400 customers in the dark. — WESH.com Web staff

9/26 – 6:55 a.m.: Jeanne 50 Miles South Of Orlando – At 7 a.m. Jeanne was centered near latitude 27.7 north, longitude 81.4 west, or about 50 miles south of Orlando. Maximum sustained winds are 100 mph, and Jeanne is moving west-northwest at 12 mph. WESH meteorologist Mike O'Lenick

Orlando International Airport Updates

Southwest Airlines will keep their website updated on flight information: http://www.southwest.com/about_swa/press/hurricane_jeanne.html

At 5 p.m. on 9/25/04, Orlando International Airport will close due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Jeanne. There will be no flights until Monday, September 27, 2004, at NOON.

For information on all arrivals/departures for Orlando International Airport (MCO), visit:
http://www.orlandoairports.net/goaa/fids/fidsform.htm