Anybody willing to empathize with me?

[d0naldduck123]

I had a family trip planned for next month..a Disney trip in 8 years. That's all I've been looking forward to for the past few months. But now something came up and we have to cancel. I've booked ADRs, FP, everything..and it's all gone just like that...

I have college finals and grad school applications to work on, and Disney happened to be the major incentive that has kept me going. Just the thought of "Okay, even though it's really tough and stressful right now, when it's over I'll be at Disney" kept me happy. But now that it's canceled...it's just so hard for me..all that work into planning, all that hopefulness, just gone.

I get that things happen, plans get canceled, but it was my first time planning a Disney trip, and I've been wanting to go ever since I last went 8 years ago...

I just feel so empty..

 

[kproud876]

Its definitely a big let down to plan all those details only to cancel them but you do have a lot of great things to look forward to. And you will get another chance to plan a Disney vacation just think of everything you learned for next time.

 

[Hudson Hornet]

I feel for you. I know how it feels. You have to focus on the here and now and not on Disney until you are in a position to plan another trip.

 

[Spoiledraf]

Tough break. My daughter lives a thousand miles away. After she first moved, she would call with what she thought were earth shattering problems. I told, you're young. These aren't problems. They are inconvenient bumps in the road you won't remember in ten years. It will only make the next trip you plan all the better.
Life is what happens while you are making other plans. Roll with it.

 

[ArwenMarie]

I'm sorry, that's a bummer. I think it's especially hard when you're at the point of canceling ADRs and FPs. I hope you cheer up soon.

 

[TxWriterMama]

((Hugs)) We just had to cancel our December getaway because I have deadlines backing up and other life things. We were looking forward to a mini-escape so I feel you on the disappointment.

 

[MataHari22]

I'm sorry, that really sucks. I know what it's like when you are really looking forward to that bit of fun, in a place that you love, to help get you through the daily stresses of life. I have really been looking forward to my trip, it's what has kept me going this year, and I would be devastated if I had to cancel my trip. Hope that you find something else to look forward to, and maybe you will be able to reschedule your trip for another time soon.

 

[Bullseye]

Bummer! Sorry, you must be really disappointed. Hope you can reschedule soon ...say yes.

 

[SaintsManiac]

I don't even know what I would do! I have had the hardest year of my life and the planning and anticipation of our trip next month has kept me going. I am so sorry that you had to cancel. I can't even imagine how you feel. I hope you get to go soon.

 

[5Hfan]

I'm sorry! I hope you can weather what is causing the cancellation, and that another trip to plan is in your future. Having to cancel/postpone trips is awful!

 

[DisneySOS]

I can totally empathize with you. We aren't one of those families that goes to Disney every year or so. My kids are 20 & 15 & have gone 3 times. Our last trip was 4 years ago.
This past summer I had to cancel our trip less than a week away because my mom was diagnosed with Cancer and needed to have surgery. It just wasn't meant to be. Does it suck? Sure does. I actually cried when I deleted everything in MDE afterwards. It's even worse when the week you were supposed to be away arrives - sorry but it's true.
In anticipation of her being done with chemo the end of winter I've booked a trip for May. I'm planning again but it's not the same. I'm thinking positive but sometimes I get that sinking feeling that this all may be for nothing again. The kids don't even know we are going. I don't plan on telling them till Easter - I don't want to put them through it again either. Of course they were worried about their grandmother & that was their main focus (she was coming with us too) but they were bummed we weren't going on vacation either.
Not sure what your situation is, but I hope everything works out okay for you. Good luck with all of your school stuff. I have a junior in college myself. I have an idea of how stressed you are!

 

[summerw]

I had to cancel a trip like that. I was super bummed. You're graduating from college, right? Congratulations! That's so much to be proud of and look forward to, much more life-changing than a Disney trip. Focus on the good and treat yourself to a fun meal or activity. It will fade.

 

[disnut1149]

I'm so sorry you have to cancel your trip. I'm feeling your disappointment. I have a surprise trip planned for my DGD's 13th birthday and Christmas present and she just broke her ankle playing in her soccer game on Friday. She got knocked over by a bigger girl. We leave in a little over 3 weeks. She's seeing an orthopedic doc this week, so I'll have to wait and see. I was thinking of renting a wheelchair if she's allowed to go, but I don't know how heavy it would be to push. I was so excited to see her face when she unwraps the magic band box. So I really do feel bad for you. Hopefully you can plan another trip real soon.

 

[BudgieMama]

I'm so sorry, that really sucks.

Lots of empathy and happy, hopeful thoughts being sent your way, that it all works out for an even better trip in the future.

 

[My3Princez]

I feel for you. It's no fun to have to cancel a trip. We once had to cancel the day before due to my Dad getting a detatched retina. Not fun to sit your two kids down at the breakfast table and say, "You know that Disney trip we were going on tomorrow morning? Well, we're going to have to cancel."
On the upside, we did get to reschedule the trip about a year later and we all enjoyed it tremendously. Hopefully you will be able to do so too.

 

[GPC0321]

Oh, that's heart-breaking for sure. I'm sure I would be pretty devastated if our trip winds up canceled, but it is something I kind of keep in the back of my mind. This one is special, 17 years since we've been there, and with my parents getting older, possibly their last chance to visit. Possibly mine too. I think if the Easter trip got cancelled we'd hopefully reschedule for summer, but there are no guarantees in life.
Congratulations on your upcoming college graduation, and best of luck. You'll get that Disney trip eventually! Don't worry!

 

[Sytrace]

I am so sorry you have to cancel. It can be very disappointing indeed. When you do take your next Disney trip it will be that much more wonderful because of the speedbumps you rolled over on the way to get there.
Best wishes for your upcoming graduation...that is very exciting!

 

[lustergirl]

BTDT: just plan the next trip.

 

[Raenstoirm]

Been there. Not sure if our situation was worse or better, but we were on florida soil for 5 hours before having to return home for a sick family member. We landed, checked in to Wilderness lodge, got to MK, rode two rides and got the call when we were on the TTC about a family member in the ICU (he passed a few days later so it was the right choice to return home). Disney was great to us and returned pretty much every dollar, so we were able to use the money to visit a few months later. Hopefully your situation gets resolved and you are able to start planning again. I am really sorry this happened to you.

 

[Cee]

I know you are disappointed and I'm so sorry. Another PP is right, though. It will make the next trip and time that you spend at Disney, so much more wonderful. All the best to you with Grad School.