Daydreamer64
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So, it is what it is.
If anyone who is visiting the parks over the next few days can give a daily update on ride closures that would be wonderful!
We would like to be able to give the little guy a head's up on the rides not opening the days we are visiting the parks as our vacation starts Thursday.
Of course we do not want anyone hurt, neither cms or visitors to Disneyland.
I 100% agree in safety in all areas of the park, however, this does not negate the disappointment that we are feeling as a family today.
As an adult I understand the situation but I am so disappointed right now.
Did they really have to close down so many big rides at once?
I know there are several other rides that we can enjoy, but it's the headliners that we were looking forward to riding the most.
We am really worried about what other rides may be inspected and closed this week....
We have 5 day hoppers for 4/19 through 4/23.
From what I read, some fixes are minor and it appears that they should be able to be handled quickly, at least from this layman's point of view.
We do not have the money to go to Disney and have not for years. We struggle with finances on a daily basis so this is a major opportunity for us.
We knew two years ago that DH's group was to have an all expenses paid trip to a conference at the DLH.
DH's work has arranged to have the DLH room paid for, his plane ticket paid, his food all paid, his daily food allowance while traveling is always more generous then he needs so some of it can spill over to help feed myself and DS, and our park tickets were discounted through the conference link.
Having the room and many expenses paid for us has been a gift for us from the start as we could not afford to go any other way.
We will likely never be able to travel to Disneyland again based on our life situation, especially while DS is still young enough to really take in all the Disney magic.
While we can continue to try to save money for a trip another time, we will have to then pay 100% of the trip costs and that is out of our reach right now and for a very long time in the future.
We took on extra jobs for two years now, a little here and a little there to pay for DS and my plane and park tickets. We waited with baited breath for DS to grow, we were excited when he hit 48.5 inches to allow him to ride everything that he wants to ride.
As a family we discussed this trip with our older boys (17 &19) that we could not afford to take the whole family due to the cost of park tickets, plane tickets, and food.
As they have gone to WDW several times when they were little, they were supportive of their little brother getting to experience the fun this time, while they stay at home.
As you might expect, we have spent loads of time planning, watching ride videos, the school work is already assigned for make-up (DS is in 1st grade), doctors notes for health issues are ready, our suitcases are packed and sitting by the door!
We've made three different kinds of Mickey head shirts, arranged a rental car, gotten directions for Shopping the area for DS's specialty foods, found and printed out drug store and children's hospital directions and information in case DS needs help, the list just goes on and on...
DS's medical supplies, and medications are packed.... our YDS has several severe health issues that make traveling a challenge to say the least.
DS did not know the dates of our trip. All he knew was that some day we were going to Disneyland.
Having been very busy this week between working and tying up loose ends for the trip, we have not been on the net.
So, we finally tell the little guy Saturday morning
that he is getting to go on a plane to California to visit Disneyland next Thursday- he is beside himself with excitement, he runs and screams, he jumps up and down, he actually cried.
He called every person in the family to tell them that he is going to Disneyland and what he was riding and listed..... ALL the headliners..... he gets all his little toys and "stuff" in a backpack for the plane and is dancing around like a crazy person.
We made sure to tell him that Thunder MTN was closed for refurb so he wouldn't be too disappointed. He is like a computer, he knows all about every ride and all kinds of details about them so even though he has never visited, he is well versed in what the parks are all about.
He keeps asking are you sure that we are going to Disneyland this week? Really,are you sure Mommy? Are you kidding me, for real?
DH and I keep reassuring him that he is going to go this Thursday and ride the rides- he knows them all and has a list of the ones that he wants to ride- most of them are the headliners....
DS is worried about his leaving as he is a very sick child and he knows we do not normally travel away from "his doctors" in case he needs help, so the fact that we keep telling him he is going to get to go on vacation is a really big deal for him.
We are so happy to be able to do this for our DS.
Then I read the boards late last night to see that the big rides that we were so counting on riding, are closed.
What a huge disappointment for us.
Please send pixie dust our way pixie dust:... we are not letting our disappointment show to DS.
We are acting like it's nothing and we will have loads of fun anyway. I am sure that we will but we have to shift our expectations for rides now.
Honestly, we are thrill ride junkies and the trip just will not be the same for us now.
If anyone who is visiting the parks over the next few days can give a daily update on ride closures that would be wonderful!
We would like to be able to give the little guy a head's up on the rides not opening the days we are visiting the parks as our vacation starts Thursday.
Of course we do not want anyone hurt, neither cms or visitors to Disneyland.
I 100% agree in safety in all areas of the park, however, this does not negate the disappointment that we are feeling as a family today.
As an adult I understand the situation but I am so disappointed right now.
Did they really have to close down so many big rides at once?
I know there are several other rides that we can enjoy, but it's the headliners that we were looking forward to riding the most.
We am really worried about what other rides may be inspected and closed this week....
We have 5 day hoppers for 4/19 through 4/23.
From what I read, some fixes are minor and it appears that they should be able to be handled quickly, at least from this layman's point of view.
We do not have the money to go to Disney and have not for years. We struggle with finances on a daily basis so this is a major opportunity for us.
We knew two years ago that DH's group was to have an all expenses paid trip to a conference at the DLH.
DH's work has arranged to have the DLH room paid for, his plane ticket paid, his food all paid, his daily food allowance while traveling is always more generous then he needs so some of it can spill over to help feed myself and DS, and our park tickets were discounted through the conference link.
Having the room and many expenses paid for us has been a gift for us from the start as we could not afford to go any other way.
We will likely never be able to travel to Disneyland again based on our life situation, especially while DS is still young enough to really take in all the Disney magic.
While we can continue to try to save money for a trip another time, we will have to then pay 100% of the trip costs and that is out of our reach right now and for a very long time in the future.
We took on extra jobs for two years now, a little here and a little there to pay for DS and my plane and park tickets. We waited with baited breath for DS to grow, we were excited when he hit 48.5 inches to allow him to ride everything that he wants to ride.
As a family we discussed this trip with our older boys (17 &19) that we could not afford to take the whole family due to the cost of park tickets, plane tickets, and food.
As they have gone to WDW several times when they were little, they were supportive of their little brother getting to experience the fun this time, while they stay at home.
As you might expect, we have spent loads of time planning, watching ride videos, the school work is already assigned for make-up (DS is in 1st grade), doctors notes for health issues are ready, our suitcases are packed and sitting by the door!
We've made three different kinds of Mickey head shirts, arranged a rental car, gotten directions for Shopping the area for DS's specialty foods, found and printed out drug store and children's hospital directions and information in case DS needs help, the list just goes on and on...
DS's medical supplies, and medications are packed.... our YDS has several severe health issues that make traveling a challenge to say the least.
DS did not know the dates of our trip. All he knew was that some day we were going to Disneyland.
Having been very busy this week between working and tying up loose ends for the trip, we have not been on the net.
So, we finally tell the little guy Saturday morning
that he is getting to go on a plane to California to visit Disneyland next Thursday- he is beside himself with excitement, he runs and screams, he jumps up and down, he actually cried.He called every person in the family to tell them that he is going to Disneyland and what he was riding and listed..... ALL the headliners..... he gets all his little toys and "stuff" in a backpack for the plane and is dancing around like a crazy person.
We made sure to tell him that Thunder MTN was closed for refurb so he wouldn't be too disappointed. He is like a computer, he knows all about every ride and all kinds of details about them so even though he has never visited, he is well versed in what the parks are all about.
He keeps asking are you sure that we are going to Disneyland this week? Really,are you sure Mommy? Are you kidding me, for real?
DH and I keep reassuring him that he is going to go this Thursday and ride the rides- he knows them all and has a list of the ones that he wants to ride- most of them are the headliners....
DS is worried about his leaving as he is a very sick child and he knows we do not normally travel away from "his doctors" in case he needs help, so the fact that we keep telling him he is going to get to go on vacation is a really big deal for him.
We are so happy to be able to do this for our DS.
Then I read the boards late last night to see that the big rides that we were so counting on riding, are closed.
What a huge disappointment for us.
Please send pixie dust our way pixie dust:... we are not letting our disappointment show to DS.
We are acting like it's nothing and we will have loads of fun anyway. I am sure that we will but we have to shift our expectations for rides now.
Honestly, we are thrill ride junkies and the trip just will not be the same for us now.
!!!
just doing the character greets takes up half your day..
. It would have been nice if they could have posted some signs along the way to let us know that certain rides were closed.. 
If he loves Cars.. he will LOVE radiator Springs Races....
