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2 Sep 05, 12:07 PM |
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Why would this put you off going on holiday? Apart from obviously if all the looters got out and started causing mayhem down Downtown Disney ... I'm all for helping the people out... and by putting some of my hardearned dollars into their economy I will be doing my bit.
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2 Sep 05, 12:10 PM |
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Next year will be our 4th trip in August. Yes,we take a risk but so far so good. Last year we were only slightly affected, having come in just after the hurricane ended.
I do like the last 2 weeks of August. The Floridian kids have gone back to school and the parks are easily managed. The heat is tough but never takes away from our enjoyment. Margaret
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2 Sep 05, 12:16 PM |
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First time me and the missus went on our own was about 3 weeks after Hurricane Andrew (which was a massive storm) hit... we done a lot of touring that year... Orlando was not touched what we saw... some of the coastal places we visited had some cosmetic damage but it was life as usual... I saw Floridians in a different light... We have been out there for Tropical Storms (one in April and one in November... so it's not just Aug/Sept that is hit)... it is part and parcel of life out there... I have got good friends and family that have lived there for years... now these are Brits who have chucked in their life in comfortable old Uk to go and live there... they do not feel they are living on a timebomb. One bit of advice if I can give people is not to go swimming the day after a tropical storm... If it scares and worries people so much I would emplore that you find safer havens in European holidays etc where the climate is not so volitile... I mean you want to enjoy your holiday experience not to be constantly looking over your shoulder. Keep the faith people...
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2 Sep 05, 12:18 PM |
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We've been visiting Orlando during the hurricane season for the last fourteen years and will continue to do so for as long as the money and our health holds out!
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2 Sep 05, 12:26 PM |
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We were there then and there was loads of damage particularly south of Miami. Places totally flattened. We went to the Keys and couldn't believe the devastation on the way down. Pete |
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2 Sep 05, 12:26 PM |
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Looking at your considerations I'd say give Aug a miss.
The Hurricaines you do nothing about and is total pot luck (or not!). The heat and crowds are a known factor and could make the experience less fun than it should be. At Easter you have the variance of Spring Break but the heat is much more bearable. |
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2 Sep 05, 12:33 PM |
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2 Sep 05, 03:44 PM |
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Florida has never had a direct hit as strong as Katrina in modern times,so how can you be sure what procedures are in place? or how capable they are of dealing with largescale displacement of people etc. Do you really believe the custodians of the city of N Orleans are not as capable as the Floridians to deal with the problems? I think most people will still choose to go at whatever time of year suits their personal circumstances regardless of whether it is hurricane season or not, but my point is that we should not be under the impression that IF we are caught up in a hurricane that we will always escape unscathed. We have been in several tropical storms and believe me they in no way equate to the power/violence of a hurricane. |
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2 Sep 05, 03:47 PM |
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I wouldn't let "if's" and "mayby's" put me off going.
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2 Sep 05, 03:51 PM |
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