Hurricane Irma?

[SpookyJ]

Are you flying in?

Yes, I am... or was. Or might be? As of right now I'm crying and eating an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's trying to decide whether or not to take my dog to my parents or just take my lorazepam and go to bed at 4pm... at least the sense of humor is starting to come back after 3 days...

 

[ITALIANNYC]

http://thedisneyblog.com/2017/09/05...alt-disney-world-vacation/?platform=hootsuite

 

[laurabelle]

Yes, I am... or was. Or might be? As of right now I'm crying and eating an entire pint of Ben & Jerry's trying to decide whether or not to take my dog to my parents or just take my lorazepam and go to bed at 4pm... at least the sense of humor is starting to come back after 3 days...

Is it on Southwest? Honestly, the fact that you aren't trying to drive there is a good thing. Ice cream, check, sense of humor, double check!

 

[lovethattink]

I know it's a very uncertain time and emotions are peaking. But please remember to keep it friendly.

If you don't like what someone says there is always the option to ignore/block the poster.

 

[laurabelle]

I know it's a very uncertain time and emotions are peaking. But please remember to keep it friendly.

If you don't like what someone says there is always the option to ignore/block the poster.

Great reminder! Let's help each other folks. It's Disney!

 

[ITALIANNYC]

On a side note, if you listen to WISHES right now feeling this way, compared to Happily Ever After, you realize who the true king of all Disney shows truly is

WISHES

 

[ncmomof2]

I completely sympathize as I'm in a similar boat. As I mentioned a few pages ago, clearly I made a mistake in booking now and forgetting insurance but it's the only trip I have ever booked and I'm not from anywhere that ever gets hurricanes. I genuinely, truly didn't know, and all the research I did just said "omg wow September so great, kids in school, low crowds, still warm, great!" Nothing that indicated I had such a high likelihood of having my entire trip devastated by the worst storm to have ever been recorded in the area...

I know lots of people here are veteran travelers, FL residents, people who can afford to make changes and I get it, I'm sure it's frustrating to see people like myself mope around. But I'm very low income and already mentally fragile on a good day, and seeing "you should have known better" is like twisting the knife. I do want to sincerely thank everyone who has been so helpful and informative, I've learned a lot and still trying to figure out what to do. I am leaning towards just going at this point because I don't know that I'll be able to cancel and afford to go again and only have til tomorrow morning to choose. I should have known better, but I didn't, and nothing can change that now.

This is our 12th trip to DW in September/October. This has never happened to us before. There is NO way you could have guessed this. Don't let insensitive people get you down. We are suppose to leave Thursday. We will see...

 

[SpookyJ]

Is it on Southwest? Honestly, the fact that you aren't trying to drive there is a good thing. Ice cream, check, sense of humor, double check!

The humor is only coming back after I ate the ice cream... looks like not eating all day for anxiety doesn't help my mood, shocker there! I definitely would not be driving. Our reliable vehicle was totalled 2 weeks ago by a texting-while-driving teenager. Which just makes this situation all the worse. It was only worth a grand through insurance as it was old and ugly, but worth much more than that to us of course.

And yes, Southwest. I should be able to change to leave much later in the week at no cost, and we're staying at all-star music and rooms are available for next week still, so should be ok. Would be more affordable than having to try and reschedule to November when I'm sure rates are higher. I just don't know if the Disney vacation I have fought tooth and nail for for the past 2 years is literally worth dying over.

 

[tmcd1126]

I am currently on hold with Travelex trying to get a clearer idea of what's covered if I do have to cancel my trip or if my flight is cancelled due to the hurricane. Ideally I'd like to wait it out as long as possible and see if our flight is cancelled or if they close MCO, but I don't know if I can wait that long and still have my trip insured? I haven't even tried calling Disney directly yet because I figure this is why I purchased travel insurance so might as well start there. Almost 20 minutes on hold and I'm sure a much longer wait ahead of me...

 

[SpookyJ]

This is our 12th trip to DW in September/October. This has never happened to us before. There is NO way you could have guessed this. Don't let insensitive people get you down. We are suppose to leave Thursday. We will see...

Thanks, I am supposed to as well. Hopefully we can ride it out together

 

[snowybelle]

At WDW now. Arrived yesterday, scheduled to be here until Tuesday the 12th. Staying at Wyndham Bonnet Creek. Can't decide if I should hunker down here and cross my fingers that things will be clear by Tuesday afternoon, or try to book a flight home for... Friday?

Hate to cut the trip short but... oy! Stressed out by this hurricane thing!

 

[Rowab]

At WDW now. Arrived yesterday, scheduled to be here until Tuesday the 12th. Staying at Wyndham Bonnet Creek. Can't decide if I should hunker down here and cross my fingers that things will be clear by Tuesday afternoon, or try to book a flight home for... Friday?

Hate to cut the trip short but... oy! Stressed out by this hurricane thing!

I'd stick around. You're there now and they'll look after you if the worst does hit.

 

[ITALIANNYC]

I'd stick around. You're there now and they'll look after you if the worst does hit.

Might not be able to get a flight home after it hits though.

I would wait till thursday to make that decision when things get more clear

 

[laurabelle]

The humor is only coming back after I ate the ice cream... looks like not eating all day for anxiety doesn't help my mood, shocker there! I definitely would not be driving. Our reliable vehicle was totalled 2 weeks ago by a texting-while-driving teenager. Which just makes this situation all the worse. It was only worth a grand through insurance as it was old and ugly, but worth much more than that to us of course.

And yes, Southwest. I should be able to change to leave much later in the week at no cost, and we're staying at all-star music and rooms are available for next week still, so should be ok. Would be more affordable than having to try and reschedule to November when I'm sure rates are higher. I just don't know if the Disney vacation I have fought tooth and nail for for the past 2 years is literally worth dying over.

It sounds like you have a plan thought out that should work. When you are ready to call Disney, specifically ask for guest services. That will take you to the person who should know what they're talking about.

 

[Tigger's ally]

On a side note, if you listen to WISHES right now feeling this way, compared to Happily Ever After, you realize who the true king of all Disney shows truly is

WISHES

IT SAYS ILLUMINATIONS IN WISHES?

 

[SL6827]

there is no need to be nasty. like i mentioned in a previous post, i have depression, very severe depression, and this trip is/was basically my livelihood. it was kind of the only thing i had to look forward to. making these plans and everything gave me a reason to be happy. trying to actually make it to a new trip date, is going to be very hard for me. i know for some people it's just "oh it stinks", but for me, it's so much more than that.

I feel for you. I know planning a Disney trip, going on them, ect gives me something to look forward to in life as well. And it can lift my spirits at times when nothing else can.

 

[laurabelle]

I am not sure which date I'll fly in if I have to change it 9/11-18. Again, flying into MCO, going to the gulf beaches. Planning to go the F&W on first and last days. Checking out FP+ I snagged one for FOP on the 13th!

 

[SpookyJ]

It sounds like you have a plan thought out that should work. When you are ready to call Disney, specifically ask for guest services. That will take you to the person who should know what they're talking about.

I am all about backup plans, and backup-backup plans, and alternate plans, as someone with anxiety and OCD. I guess I am just alarmed at the idea that the park itself could be so damaged that it won't matter if we extend by 3 days.

 

[famsen]

Looking for opinions please. Would you be thinking of cancelling now if your trip was scheduled to begin September 22nd? I see another likely hurricane developing after Irma; probably 5 days after, of course no idea at this point where it's headed. We are driving from Chicago on the 22nd getting to WDW on the 23rd. My worry is gas shortages in the south and what conditions could be once we get down to WDW. The last 2 years that we have driven this time of year there have been gas shortages anyways for really no reason. Any thoughts, opinions, advice is appreciated.

 

[SpookyJ]

I feel for you. I know planning a Disney trip, going on them, ect gives me something to look forward to in life as well. And it can lift my spirits at times when nothing else can.

Yeah, I drive for work and have spent the past 3 particularly difficult months listening to DIS podcasts and ride soundtracks on loop. It's a bit crushing.