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Vickilynn42 · 05-13-2010, 12:24 AM

We had a seven day in-the-park trip planned and landed in sunny Orlando on this last Sunday, May 9th. After an afternoon of swimming in the pool, we headed to bed fairly early for a big day in Magic Kingdom on Monday. Shortly after going to bed, we got a call that my husband's father had a heart-attack and was being life-flighted out to another town. Family told us not to come home yet, that they thought they had him stabilized, so after much discussion, hubby and I made the decision to stay and play it by ear. We went to our first day in the park and had a wonderful Magic Kingdom day- even though we kept in touch with family all day and did a lot of worrying- we managed to make some good memories. Next morning we got up, headed to Disney Studios and rode Rocking Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror with virtually no waiting- over and over. About two hours in, we got the news that it didn't look good, that my father-in-law had started to bleed in his brain (stroke) and it was just a matter of time before he passed.

There we were, on the trip that we all had dreamed about for so long, and were so excited for- and getting the news that Dad was dying. Absolute devastation. We left the park immediately and arranged our flight- Southwest was amazing and got us on early the next morning- which was today. They didn't charge us anything extra. Disney staff were amazing- not only were they comforting, but they credited us six days at the park, so we didn't lose our money.

Dad died sometime early this morning, and left behind a sweet, amazing woman, and many kids and grandkids. He will be missed more than words can say. We flew in this morning, and will move forward with our lives. But we are looking forward to a time soon when we can return and carry on with our dream trip. And while we are there, we will put dad's name on a balloon, say a few words to him, and let the balloon fly away in his memory. We love you Dad.

CdnDisneyFan · 05-13-2010, 01:02 AM

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family!

Jules

visitingapril09 · 05-13-2010, 01:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Vickilynn42

We had a seven day in-the-park trip planned and landed in sunny Orlando on this last Sunday, May 9th. After an afternoon of swimming in the pool, we headed to bed fairly early for a big day in Magic Kingdom on Monday. Shortly after going to bed, we got a call that my husband's father had a heart-attack and was being life-flighted out to another town. Family told us not to come home yet, that they thought they had him stabilized, so after much discussion, hubby and I made the decision to stay and play it by ear. We went to our first day in the park and had a wonderful Magic Kingdom day- even though we kept in touch with family all day and did a lot of worrying- we managed to make some good memories. Next morning we got up, headed to Disney Studios and rode Rocking Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror with virtually no waiting- over and over. About two hours in, we got the news that it didn't look good, that my father-in-law had started to bleed in his brain (stroke) and it was just a matter of time before he passed.

There we were, on the trip that we all had dreamed about for so long, and were so excited for- and getting the news that Dad was dying. Absolute devastation. We left the park immediately and arranged our flight- Southwest was amazing and got us on early the next morning- which was today. They didn't charge us anything extra. Disney staff were amazing- not only were they comforting, but they credited us six days at the park, so we didn't lose our money.

Dad died sometime early this morning, and left behind a sweet, amazing woman, and many kids and grandkids. He will be missed more than words can say. We flew in this morning, and will move forward with our lives. But we are looking forward to a time soon when we can return and carry on with our dream trip. And while we are there, we will put dad's name on a balloon, say a few words to him, and let the balloon fly away in his memory. We love you Dad.

Oh, I am so very sorry for your loss.....

djblu883 · 05-13-2010, 06:23 AM

So very sorry for your loss !

disneydreamer98 · 05-13-2010, 06:31 AM

So sorry for your loss and sending prayers and pixie dust for these difficult days ahead of you all.

MeMom · 05-13-2010, 07:12 AM

Prayers of comfort for your family in the days ahead. He will be smiling down on you when you are back there thinking of him.

It is very nice to hear that everyone was so caring toward you during this difficult situation.

jdyrogrs · 05-13-2010, 07:28 AM

I'm sorry for your loss and you an d your family will be there in my prayers. I hope you get over it soon. God be with you!!

It was a very good thing that you got the flights back to you place and got the full support for the Disney Staff and also credited you six days at the park. It seems that Disney Staff did really live up to the expectation and its word about caring for the customers. This is the case with almost all the vacation package providers, they provide such good service and live beyond the expectation of the visitors.

sweetpea29488 · 05-13-2010, 08:22 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Mrs. D · 05-13-2010, 09:05 AM

So sorry for your loss....

podsnel · 05-13-2010, 09:37 AM

So, so sorry for your loss-

Goofy442 · 05-13-2010, 10:13 AM

Sorry for your loss.

Vickilynn42 · 05-13-2010, 10:16 AM

Thank you all so much for your kind words- it's so appreciated.

JLR · 05-13-2010, 10:23 AM

I am so sorry for your loss. I respect you for your willingness to cut your trip short to be with the family. I hope you get back soon.

heaven2dc · 05-13-2010, 04:28 PM

I'm am so very sorry for your loss

How heartbreaking

I'm so glad the airlines and Disney CM's were so gracious to your family. I can sympathize with a similar circumstance - take care and know that someday you will return and be able to fly off that balloon in honor of your father-in-law!

gellybean · 05-13-2010, 04:46 PM

So very sorry for your loss. I am, however, comforted by the way you were treated by both SW and Disney in circumstances such as yours. It's good to know that companies still exist that don't take advantage of such sad times in the lives of their customers.

05-13-2010, 12:24 AM	#1
Vickilynn42 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 331	Our sad trip.... We had a seven day in-the-park trip planned and landed in sunny Orlando on this last Sunday, May 9th. After an afternoon of swimming in the pool, we headed to bed fairly early for a big day in Magic Kingdom on Monday. Shortly after going to bed, we got a call that my husband's father had a heart-attack and was being life-flighted out to another town. Family told us not to come home yet, that they thought they had him stabilized, so after much discussion, hubby and I made the decision to stay and play it by ear. We went to our first day in the park and had a wonderful Magic Kingdom day- even though we kept in touch with family all day and did a lot of worrying- we managed to make some good memories. Next morning we got up, headed to Disney Studios and rode Rocking Rollercoaster and Tower of Terror with virtually no waiting- over and over. About two hours in, we got the news that it didn't look good, that my father-in-law had started to bleed in his brain (stroke) and it was just a matter of time before he passed. There we were, on the trip that we all had dreamed about for so long, and were so excited for- and getting the news that Dad was dying. Absolute devastation. We left the park immediately and arranged our flight- Southwest was amazing and got us on early the next morning- which was today. They didn't charge us anything extra. Disney staff were amazing- not only were they comforting, but they credited us six days at the park, so we didn't lose our money. Dad died sometime early this morning, and left behind a sweet, amazing woman, and many kids and grandkids. He will be missed more than words can say. We flew in this morning, and will move forward with our lives. But we are looking forward to a time soon when we can return and carry on with our dream trip. And while we are there, we will put dad's name on a balloon, say a few words to him, and let the balloon fly away in his memory. We love you Dad.

05-13-2010, 01:02 AM	#2
CdnDisneyFan Tigger, he is oh so cute! Talk about the Disney spirit!! Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Windsor, Ontario, Canada Posts: 891	My thoughts and prayers go out to the family! Jules __________________ WDW too many times to mention all offsite. 11-02 ASMO, first time onsite!! Sept 17-24 2005, Candy Cane Inn Nov 15-22, 2010 Pop Century with my bestest friend to celebrate my birthday and her unbirthday, and with free dining too, how can we complain!

05-13-2010, 06:23 AM	#4
djblu883 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa,Alabama Posts: 2,206	Condolences So very sorry for your loss ! __________________ Oct. 18-24th is fall, hoping for FREE dining....it's a gamble but well worth the fun of trying yet a new to me resort

05-13-2010, 06:31 AM	#5
disneydreamer98 Lifelong Disney Lover Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 873	So sorry for your loss and sending prayers and pixie dust for these difficult days ahead of you all. __________________ Melissa

05-13-2010, 07:12 AM	#6
MeMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tennessee Posts: 14,333	Prayers of comfort for your family in the days ahead. He will be smiling down on you when you are back there thinking of him. It is very nice to hear that everyone was so caring toward you during this difficult situation. __________________ So Much to Celebrate http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3066162 I Don't Know, I Don't Speak Wind http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2962147 All I want for Christmas http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2860915 Mingos in da Watah! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2758143 Geen Yight: She's Out of Sight! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2677011 My Name is NOT Broccoli www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2611094 From Pop to the Top www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2495977 Mother, May I? Yes, You May www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2448482 Ringing in 2010 www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2356794 Brooklynn Takes Bella to Meet Cinderella www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2209387 A Two Short, Too Different Spring Break Trip www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2122295 Over the river and through the FUN! http://www.disboards.com/showthread....1#post29060069 A Ten Day Ride on a Magic Camel www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1869591 Baby and the Tramp...and a Pop Half Century www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1470678 We've stayed at Pop Century, All Star Sports, All Star Movies, All Star Music, French Quarter, Wilderness Lodge, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Art of Animation, Beach Club, and Saratoga Springs - many trips, and many wonderful, magical memories made.

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05-13-2010, 07:28 AM	#7
jdyrogrs Earning My Ears Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 2	I'm sorry for your loss and you an d your family will be there in my prayers. I hope you get over it soon. God be with you!! It was a very good thing that you got the flights back to you place and got the full support for the Disney Staff and also credited you six days at the park. It seems that Disney Staff did really live up to the expectation and its word about caring for the customers. This is the case with almost all the vacation package providers, they provide such good service and live beyond the expectation of the visitors.

05-13-2010, 08:22 AM	#8
sweetpea29488 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 240	Sorry for your loss. __________________ Been There, Done That, Going Back DH ME Our Furbaby, Coty DN

05-13-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
Mrs. D Do YOU have your own Minnie? Join Date: May 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 290	Awwwwww.... So sorry for your loss.... __________________

05-13-2010, 09:37 AM	#10
podsnel just skippin' around, amusing myself... Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Scotch Plains, NJ Posts: 6,114	So, so sorry for your loss- __________________ DISMOMS #2! 05/10 SSR Girlie TR 06/08 HHI TR, 7/08 DCL TR 11/1/08 DISMOMS TR 5/09 VB & OKW 9/09 TR 11/09 TR 9/10 AKV CL TR DCL 10/10 TR SSR 4/11 DISmoms3 5/11 RCI EOS 8/11 BCV 11/11 DISmoms 4 5/2012 HAWAII 8/12 VWL & Dream 3/13 DISmoms5

05-13-2010, 10:13 AM	#11
Goofy442 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: R.I. & AKV Posts: 529	Sorry for your loss. __________________ DH DW DS DS DC1DC2 DD

05-13-2010, 10:16 AM	#12
Vickilynn42 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Wyoming Posts: 331	Thank you all so much for your kind words- it's so appreciated.

05-13-2010, 10:23 AM	#13
JLR DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Minot, ND Posts: 795	I am so sorry for your loss. I respect you for your willingness to cut your trip short to be with the family. I hope you get back soon. __________________ Julie The Best Laid Plans of Mouse and Woman A Pre-trip report for April 20 - 28, 2010 The best laid plans…….were worth it! A great first trip for dd and me! (4/20-28)

05-13-2010, 04:28 PM	#14
heaven2dc DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2003 Location: California Posts: 3,235	I'm am so very sorry for your loss How heartbreaking I'm so glad the airlines and Disney CM's were so gracious to your family. I can sympathize with a similar circumstance - take care and know that someday you will return and be able to fly off that balloon in honor of your father-in-law! __________________ The "C" Family DM DS34 DGD2 DD33 DGS5 DGD DS30 DS26 DS19 WDW Trips: March 1997 (BWV), February 2008 (BWV), December 2008 (BWV), Nov/Dec 2010 (BWV) All Our Dreams Come True If We Have the Courage To Pursue Them - Walt Disey

05-13-2010, 04:46 PM	#15
gellybean DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Flufferville Posts: 1,056	So very sorry for your loss. I am, however, comforted by the way you were treated by both SW and Disney in circumstances such as yours. It's good to know that companies still exist that don't take advantage of such sad times in the lives of their customers. __________________ gellybean aka Elastigirl (32) Mr. Incredible (34) Dash (9) Jack Jack (4) Violet (15mths) Hannah Chuy Read all about our special needs, miracle daughter Violet @ http://youjustmightfindyougetwhatyouneed.blogspot.com/ September 2012 PTR - I actually just squealed with excitement!! We are going back! Baby girl's 1st trip!! Nemo Suite at AoA

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