Hurricane Charley Hits Central Florida

Hurricane Charley hit Central Florida, the evening of Friday August 13th bringing with it winds up to 100 mph.

• Eisner praises employees' diligence - Orlando Sentinel (8/19/2004)
  The Orlando Sentinel reports Michael Eisner visited the Orlando theme parks to thank the cast members for their efforts during the recent hurricane.
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• Natives weather Hurricane Charley while at Disney - (8/18/2004)
  Walt Disney World guests share their Hurricane Charley experiences.
• Walt Disney World Announces Relief Efforts for Central Florida - (8/17/2004)
  To assist Central Florida families and Cast Members adversely impacted by Hurricane Charley, the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney World Resort today announced an array of relief initiatives. Individuals who are not members of the Vista Federal Credit Union should contact 800.83.VISTA for information on contributing to the Fund.
• Theme parks quickly clean up, reopen - Palm Beach Post (8/16/2004)
  Palm Beach Post discusses the clean up efforts for Central Florida theme parks.
• Huricane Aftermath: Trees, Part of City's Beauty, Help Storm Thrash Orlando - New York Times (8/16/2004)
  The New York Times offers descriptions of the impact Hurricane Charley had on Orlando.
• Some tourists head to park -- others head home - Orlando Sentinel (8/16/2004)
  The Orlando Sentinel reports Central Florida's tourism returns to business as usual.
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• Theme parks reopen after brief intermission - Orlando Sentinel (8/16/2004)
  The Orlando Sentinel offers the experiences of guests who were staying at hotels along the edge of the Walt Disney World resort.
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• Saratoga Marine Facility Sends Animals to Epcot for Safety - (8/16/2004)
  Several marine mammals including two manatees, two dolphins, four sea turtles and a number of beach hatchlings were to be moved to The Living Seas at Epcot and to SeaWorld from the Mote Marine Mammal Research and Rehabilitation Center in Sarasota.
• Disney gets lift after Florida theme parks reopen - (8/16/2004)
  Russ Britt reports Disney shares got a boost Monday after the company's key theme parks in Florida reopened shortly after Hurricane Charley passed.