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dlpcarden · 09-23-2009, 12:38 AM

I was just wondering if there are other people that may be a little nervous about traveling to Disney World with the announcement about the terror alerts?

I fly out of my local airport tomorrow and I have to admit that I am a little but nervous.

I realize that attacks can happen at any time but with it making news lately it just has me thinking a little more about it...

TLSnell1981 · 09-23-2009, 12:44 AM

I was a nervouse flyer BEFORE 9/11....not anymore. I refuse to live my life in fear...worrying about what "could" happen. I will not let some crazy person have that kind of control.

CursedCarolers · 09-23-2009, 12:48 AM

I wouldn't worry. Maybe its just my NYC mentality but if I got scared everytime there was a terror alert I wouldn't be able go anywhere.

Plus if people know about the attack, how would someone go about doing it without being stopped first?

Also, I haven't even heard of terror alerts. I've heard of arrests and a standard procedure bulletin, but that's all.

That's my take. Go, have fun, don't worry. It's a vacation.

dlpcarden · 09-23-2009, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CursedCarolers

Plus if people know about the attack, how would someone go about doing it without being stopped first?

That's my take. Go, have fun, don't worry. It's a vacation.

True

Thanks....

cassiez76 · 09-23-2009, 12:55 AM

i'm driving, but no not worried.

i'm more worried about getting sick (since i'm on humira).

cjb71870 · 09-23-2009, 01:02 AM

Stop!! They haven't softened from searching bags/purses/strollers etc. since 9/11!! Relax and come have a great time!!! Focus on planning your days at the parks!! Have a great time!!!!

dlpcarden · 09-23-2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cjb71870

Stop!! They haven't softened from searching bags/purses/strollers etc. since 9/11!! Relax and come have a great time!!! Focus on planning your days at the parks!! Have a great time!!!!

Thanks...I plan on enjoying myself...

TimandTanya · 09-23-2009, 01:12 AM

Al Qaida creates more scare with potential bombings than they do with actually carrying them out. Hats off to the intelligence agencies and law enforcement that are doing such a great job. But, if we stop living our day to day lives just because Al Qaida has stepped up their potential, then they have won. I believe that this scare is not a coincidence that it comes to light around the same time as the Fed Bank Chairman says that we are officially out of the recession. Al Qaida will do anything to try to keep us scared and intimidated, the way they run the countries that they are in. Enjoy life, enjoy Disney, and be confident that in the grand scheme of things, we are all safe.

cjb71870 · 09-23-2009, 01:26 AM

dlpcarden... what are you still doing up? If you have any questions ask them now.... if not be smart about planning and you'll do everything you want to!!!

dlpcarden · 09-23-2009, 01:30 AM

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Originally Posted by cjb71870

dlpcarden... what are you still doing up? If you have any questions ask them now.... if not be smart about planning and you'll do everything you want to!!!

No more questions....just browsing through the boards...

trac96 · 09-23-2009, 07:22 AM

more nervous about living near pittsburgh this weekend with the g20 summit in town. with all the dignataries in town and all the protestors it's not pretty already. hopefully everything will go as good as can be expected.

as for flying, we are going to disney in december and i'm not worried about it much.

JESW · 09-23-2009, 07:33 AM

We arrive on Saturday and I am more nervous about going into the hotbed of germs during the flu season......

Jill

WillCAD · 09-23-2009, 07:33 AM

Most of these alerts turn out to be nothing but worthless scares created by DHS. This one is related to the guy who was arrested last week. DHS's actual statement on the alert contained this paragraph:

""While DHS and FBI have no information regarding the timing, location or target of any planned attack, we believe it is prudent to remind transit authorities to remain vigilant," Homeland Security spokesman Sean Smith said Monday night."

So don't be afraid, be annoyed.

dburg30 · 09-23-2009, 08:36 AM

Homeland security, or any agency like that is in a 'damned if you do, damned if you dont' catch-22. If you DONT put out things like this and it's found out they had ANY inkling of it, they get blasted for withholding information from the public, if they DO put them out, they get blasted for causing fear and to a lesser extent panic.

nancyc · 09-23-2009, 08:53 AM

I was wondering if they would be beefing up security at the parks?

09-23-2009, 12:38 AM	#1
dlpcarden DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Durham, NC Posts: 577	Anyone Else Nervous? I was just wondering if there are other people that may be a little nervous about traveling to Disney World with the announcement about the terror alerts? I fly out of my local airport tomorrow and I have to admit that I am a little but nervous. I realize that attacks can happen at any time but with it making news lately it just has me thinking a little more about it... __________________ ME DH DS (11) / DS (5) March 2000 - Off site March 2007 - POP September 17-29 2008 - POP with Free Dining!! September 24-29 2009 - POP with Free Dining!! (Mom's Only) September 20 2010 - October 2 2010 - POP for Free Dining!!

09-23-2009, 12:44 AM	#2
TLSnell1981 Sharing kmp1191's Dorfus Chickendoodle Is my laptop stuttering or just slurring my words? Beating my head against a brick wall has been an exhausting experience Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 5,443	I was a nervouse flyer BEFORE 9/11....not anymore. I refuse to live my life in fear...worrying about what "could" happen. I will not let some crazy person have that kind of control. __________________

09-23-2009, 12:48 AM	#3
CursedCarolers Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 266	I wouldn't worry. Maybe its just my NYC mentality but if I got scared everytime there was a terror alert I wouldn't be able go anywhere. Plus if people know about the attack, how would someone go about doing it without being stopped first? Also, I haven't even heard of terror alerts. I've heard of arrests and a standard procedure bulletin, but that's all. That's my take. Go, have fun, don't worry. It's a vacation. __________________ I would like to see some respect for these guys at the Disney Parks, please

09-23-2009, 12:55 AM	#5
cassiez76 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: new orleans Posts: 153	i'm driving, but no not worried. i'm more worried about getting sick (since i'm on humira). __________________ 1st trip 1978 ( 2y/o). best trip jan '07 - engaged in front of cinderella, wife to dan , mom to thomas (12/15/08)), sushi (yellow lab) and sylvester (kitty) 9/28/09 - 10/3/09 POP. thomas' 1st trip at 9 months trip report with pics http://distantcreations.com/insideth...pic.php?t=9725

09-23-2009, 01:12 AM	#8
TimandTanya A Disney Family Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Savannah, GA Posts: 492	Al Qaida creates more scare with potential bombings than they do with actually carrying them out. Hats off to the intelligence agencies and law enforcement that are doing such a great job. But, if we stop living our day to day lives just because Al Qaida has stepped up their potential, then they have won. I believe that this scare is not a coincidence that it comes to light around the same time as the Fed Bank Chairman says that we are officially out of the recession. Al Qaida will do anything to try to keep us scared and intimidated, the way they run the countries that they are in. Enjoy life, enjoy Disney, and be confident that in the grand scheme of things, we are all safe. __________________ DH 43 DW 38 DS 8 Xena 10 Sushi 3 14th Trip to the World! PoP here we come!

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09-23-2009, 01:02 AM	#6
cjb71870 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sarasota,FL Posts: 905	Stop!! They haven't softened from searching bags/purses/strollers etc. since 9/11!! Relax and come have a great time!!! Focus on planning your days at the parks!! Have a great time!!!!

09-23-2009, 01:26 AM	#9
cjb71870 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Sarasota,FL Posts: 905	dlpcarden... what are you still doing up? If you have any questions ask them now.... if not be smart about planning and you'll do everything you want to!!!

09-23-2009, 07:22 AM	#11
trac96 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: leechburg. Pa Posts: 295	more nervous about living near pittsburgh this weekend with the g20 summit in town. with all the dignataries in town and all the protestors it's not pretty already. hopefully everything will go as good as can be expected. as for flying, we are going to disney in december and i'm not worried about it much.

09-23-2009, 07:33 AM	#12
JESW We have 4 cats, 1 anole lizard, and 10, yes, 10 birds - 2 cockatiels and 8 parakeets, but still no partridge in a pear tree It just craps me up! Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: The Village Hidden in The Leaves Posts: 6,262	We arrive on Saturday and I am more nervous about going into the hotbed of germs during the flu season...... Jill __________________ **************** Boardwalk Inn (DVC) April 17th - 25th 2010

09-23-2009, 07:33 AM	#13
WillCAD Where there's a Will there's a way Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Baltimore, MD, USA Posts: 5,845	Most of these alerts turn out to be nothing but worthless scares created by DHS. This one is related to the guy who was arrested last week. DHS's actual statement on the alert contained this paragraph: ""While DHS and FBI have no information regarding the timing, location or target of any planned attack, we believe it is prudent to remind transit authorities to remain vigilant," Homeland Security spokesman Sean Smith said Monday night." So don't be afraid, be annoyed.

09-23-2009, 08:36 AM	#14
dburg30 Ferb, I know what we're going to do today! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 5,150	Homeland security, or any agency like that is in a 'damned if you do, damned if you dont' catch-22. If you DONT put out things like this and it's found out they had ANY inkling of it, they get blasted for withholding information from the public, if they DO put them out, they get blasted for causing fear and to a lesser extent panic. __________________

09-23-2009, 08:53 AM	#15
nancyc Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 24	I was wondering if they would be beefing up security at the parks?

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