lorddunlow Posted October 7, 2016 #276 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm hoping the Port Everglades is a contingency plan, but at least it seems the cruise will still happen. How does the port arrival work in these instances? Do you just show up to Port Canaveral whenever you were going to normally and they put you on a bus to Ft. Lauderdale? Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tljcruiser Posted October 7, 2016 #277 Share Posted October 7, 2016 I'm trying to figure out where we will be leaving from! Is the Fantasy arriving and departing from Port Everglades on Sunday or Port Canaveral? It appears that Port Everglades has the ship on their schedule but DCL still shows Port Canaveral? Will be driving down tomorrow and trying to figure out where to go. Along with trying to figure out new excursion plans and be somewhat productive at work :) This wait and see approach while necessary is frustrating all the while keeping in mind that other people are in harms way and feeling guilty about even worrying about vacation plans :( This is the first fall cruise we have attempted (may be the last) normally do Disney World in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smheese Posted October 7, 2016 #278 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Sorry if this has been answered, a lot to read through. So what happens to the ships that are supposed to dock, and leave Cape Canaveral this weekend? Also, any status on how Castaway Cay held up? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted October 7, 2016 #279 Share Posted October 7, 2016 If Matthew loops around as is predicted, Miami and Fort Lauderdale will not likely be options in a couple of days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted October 7, 2016 #280 Share Posted October 7, 2016 At this point even Port Canaveral is not guaranteed. They had 107mph gusts earlier this morning. I haven't heard any status updates on any of the Bahama ports yet. The worst of the hurricane went over PC between 5 and 7 this morning. One newscast said the maximum winds were 115 mph which was a lot better than the 145 predicted. Haven't heard anything as to damage or status. As of 7, they were waiting for daylight and less wind and said they would start inspecting the area about noon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belle907 Posted October 7, 2016 #281 Share Posted October 7, 2016 Has anyone found the official Port Canaveral schedule? I've only found this past fiscal year's schedule not the one that starts this month. I'm hoping the PE is a back up plan as well. Seems the PC area is still being surveyed and I would think would be hard to do if there's no power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex techie Posted October 7, 2016 #282 Share Posted October 7, 2016 We are hopeful that the October 10 Disney Dream sailing will be able to complete its planned itinerary to Nassau and Castaway Cay. Should that not be possible, we are always prepared to visit alternate ports or spend days at sea. ex techie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorddunlow Posted October 7, 2016 #283 Share Posted October 7, 2016 (edited) Causeways were just reopened in Cape Canveral/Merritt Island. https://twitter.com/jodiewsb/status/784467404965367809 Also reports that Coast Guard might not be able assess the port until tomorrow: Apparently the port was flooded. I can't confirm any of this other than the causeways being opened as that is being reported by news sources. Sent from my HTC6525LVW using Tapatalk Edited October 7, 2016 by lorddunlow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted October 7, 2016 #284 Share Posted October 7, 2016 My understanding is that there were only two vessels that remained in the port, the Victory Casino ship and the SpaceX barge. Wonder how they fared? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex techie Posted October 7, 2016 #285 Share Posted October 7, 2016 My understanding is that there were only two vessels that remained in the port, the Victory Casino ship and the SpaceX barge. Wonder how they fared? There were more than two, a tug and another vessel mored at Fishlips that broke free during the night, then crashed in to the Grills Seafood Deck https://www.facebook.com/Port.Canaveral.Webcam/photos/a.203053929738021.47729.200193260024088/1198691010174303/?type=3&theater They ended up here: https://igcdn-videos-a-0-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xal1/t50.2886-16/14567698_194746357618240_8632240427887493120_n.mp4 ex techie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex techie Posted October 8, 2016 #286 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) The fantasy and dream will both be going to port Everglades this week. Just like your spoof picture yesterday, you posted this as fact when it was a contingency plan. Port Canaveral Sustained Minimal Damage From Hurricane Matthew – Set to Resume Full Operations Saturday Afternoon http://disneycruiselineblog.com/2016/10/port-canaveral-sustains-minimal-damage-hurricane-matthew-set-resume-full-operations-saturday-afternoon/ ex techie Edited October 8, 2016 by Ex techie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpabobby Posted October 8, 2016 #287 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Just like your spoof picture yesterday, you posted this as fact when it was a contingency plan. Port Canaveral Sustained Minimal Damage From Hurricane Matthew – Set to Resume Full Operations Saturday Afternoon http://disneycruiselineblog.com/2016/10/port-canaveral-sustains-minimal-damage-hurricane-matthew-set-resume-full-operations-saturday-afternoon/ ex techie +1 Bobby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex techie Posted October 8, 2016 #288 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Someone on the DIS found a FB account of a partner of a CM that stayed on the island during Matthew. Firstly I'm stunned that DCL would do this. Shame on them. Every human should have been evacuated IMO. Secondly, the storm shelters...... Not even mattresses, just floats to sleep on? The FB message says everyone survived OK and the hurricane did not destroy the island. If these are authentic genuine pictures, DCL really cheaped out on the crew welfare budget. I know it's not going to be the Ritz, but mattresses, pillows and sheets at least? ex techie Edited October 8, 2016 by Ex techie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awaywego0000 Posted October 8, 2016 #289 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm not sure but it looks like twin size mattresses under that wooden structure on the left hand side of the picture. Maybe they planned to sleep under that for added protection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byanks7 Posted October 8, 2016 #290 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Please tell me the Pelican Plunge survived the storm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka's Skipper Posted October 8, 2016 #291 Share Posted October 8, 2016 (edited) Hey there Buddy, I can see at least 5 mattresses and some pillows under the tables. As you pointed out we don't know if these are real and we don't know WHEN it was taken. AKK Edited October 8, 2016 by Tonka's Skipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ducklite Posted October 8, 2016 #292 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I'm not sure but it looks like twin size mattresses under that wooden structure on the left hand side of the picture. Maybe they planned to sleep under that for added protection? Doubtful, storm surge/flooding would be a far greater problem in the Bahamas. I spoke to my friend who is a researcher on CC, she is on her WDW schedule right now and wasn't there. She said this time a handful of people did stay on the island. She isn't sure why they weren't evaced which is SOP for a storm like Matthew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KBD1516 Posted October 8, 2016 #293 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I heard the Dream is due to dock in PC at 4:00 pm today. Anyone know if that is true? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted October 8, 2016 #294 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I heard the Dream is due to dock in PC at 4:00 pm today. Anyone know if that is true? Sent from my iPad using Forums What we heard was initially between 12 and 6, and then revised with arrival between 3 and 6......so 4 is not a bad guesstimate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenBelle Posted October 8, 2016 #295 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Currently on the Dream. We were just told we would be heading into port 3:15-3:30. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moki'smommy Posted October 8, 2016 #296 Share Posted October 8, 2016 And then there is the issue of what the times mean....is "heading into the port" the same as "tied up and ready for people to disembark?" Bottom line--they can't be exact, but it will be sometime a few hours from now. Safe travels home to everyone on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenBelle Posted October 8, 2016 #297 Share Posted October 8, 2016 I think it means it's our turn to go through the channel into port/docking. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenBelle Posted October 8, 2016 #298 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Just trying to give updates as we get them. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska_planner Posted October 8, 2016 #299 Share Posted October 8, 2016 carnival magic and carnival valor just came into PC.. the disney dream should be in shortly....it seems to be just a few minutes behind the carnival ships.. you can watch it on the PC webcam . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaska_planner Posted October 8, 2016 #300 Share Posted October 8, 2016 the disney dream is on the PC webcam right now!! . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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