anyone else feel like me?

[markey]

I just made my final payment, the other two cruises I was jumping for joy, but this year something is missing. I will not let the fear of 9/11 stop my vacation, but it is still there in the back of my mind. Only got plane tickets 3 weeks ago for August, now I'm wondering if we should have driven like original plan. I can't get excited, all I do is worry and think of all the horrible things that could happen, what is wrong with me? Why can't I be as excited as I was in 00/01 or at least happy about going? Is this what they call depression? Will the ship give me back the magical feeling? Did anyone else fell this way before going, and what did you feel like after returning?

 

[JJRide]

Try not to cripple yourself with fear. The terrorist are trying to do just that...cause fear and economic failure in the US.

I still have "pixie dust" on me from my Wonder-ful cruise (5/26 - 5/31). So, don't worry, you should become more excited as the time for your cruise comes near.

Have faith in God and America! and have a great trip too.

 

[ilovemky]

just got back from 5/25 western cruise, my first and we did not want to get off the ship. it was truly magical. I don't like to fly, but made it all the way from california and back with no worries--actually enjoyed it this trip! Please do not be scared--God will take care of you! And enjoy your cruise--you will be sorry if you do not go! This was the best vacation I have ever taken!

 

[4nana]

markey ~
Your feelings do not necessarily mean you are in a depression. In times like these it is only natural to have some anxiety. Alot has changed in our world since 911 affecting each one of us a different way. I choose not to live in fear ~ it helps me to think positive, put it in God's hands and have faith that all will be well. Prior to 911 we had 2 big retirement trips planned to Europe and the West Coast. We decided to carry forth, live out our dreams and make some very special memories. I hope you can do the same....God Bless ^i^

 

[mmouse37]

Markey...just take each day as it comes. We have no control over what other people may do. If we let them get to us then they have carried out their plan of terror.

We are also flying down in August to take the Western Itinerary and I just don't think about it at all. I just think about how much fun our family will have onboard the Magic. This will be my husband's first trip since 9/11 (he's Port Authority Police at the GWB in NY and is finally getting a week off). I have flown three times since 9/11 and I just don't think about what "could" happen.

Enjoy your trip.

MJ

 

[goofysgirl]

Markey,
Please go and enjoy that vacation. Last October we received pins from the Disney Vacation Club, that had a memorium on the back for Sept 11. In the card they talked about family values and told us to "come home soon" We booked a week in November that day. We did drive to WDW that month, this month we will fly there. I don't like to fly, but I will not let someone stop me either! We had the best time in the parks, and I noticed a trend of a more gentle transaction between everyone. It renewed my faith in people.
My whole family will be together so we can tackle whatever will come our way together. I was scheduled to be in the Trade Centers on the 11th, but ended up running late. All my business associates got out of One that day, but I often go back to the what if game. Would I have gotten out or known where to go?
I am a little jittery about being in WDW on July 4th, but I will be celebrating in a big time way...and I will teach my children to do that also. We will be on the Magic in October, and I'm sure I will have the same fears I have right now, but I will not let it stop me. Disney is one of the best places in the world to renew and celebrate all the wonderful things that come your way. Have a wonderful time.

 

[abitjaded]

I was a nervous wreck the first time I had to fly post 911. Then we also vacationed soon thereafter. It was all O.K. It will be O.K. It is normal to be scared. But it will be not just O.K., it is a vacation, it will be WONDERFUL.

Carla

 

[hydster]

We were in DL on 9-11-01 with my parents and my 3 kids. We arrived the Sunday before and flew down. We had a wonderful time. That morning we saw the horror and we were shocked! Of course they shut down every amusement park in the state so we ended up at the beach stressed out about how we were going to get home, if we were going to get home and every other thing including feeling sorry for all of the families and the country. We were originally scheduled to fly home on Thursday but due to airline problems we didnt end up flying home until late Friday (and we thanked God everytime for letting us get home that quickly). We were freaked out by the airport being empty and the dogs and armed police in Orange County. When we got home I almost kissed the ground. It was a somber flight home and one that I will never forget! What happened to our country and to all of those families is the most awful thing I can think of but I dont think that our country is in any more danger than they were before 9-11 it is just that we are more aware of it! I feel very confident that there were other things that were in the works before 9-11 that didnt happen and that we certainly didnt know about like we do now! The government and media feel that we as American's need to know about the threats but I dont necessarily feel that is right either! I think they need to keep us vigilant in watching for things that dont sit right but I think announcing all of the "would be plots" is ridiculous! After the World Trade Center bombing years ago I believe our country was in a lot more trouble than we are now because NO ONE believed it would happen again...now we know better. Our government knows better, people know better and since 9-11 we have been on 2 cruises and been to California twice also so 4 times we have flown. On all of our flights we got to know the people around us and all of them on all 4 flights the men said something to the effect of " I can guarantee you if someone tries to hijack this plane I will fight like crazy!" I believe that is true for most anything now! We have been awakened to the possibility that ANYTHING is possible and we HAVE to take action as American Citizens! We went on a cruise in January of this year! I felt safer then than I ever have since the Coast Guard made sure no boats came near us in port, down the channel out to sea and also since the Cruise Line had divers in the water checking the hull of the boat! I was told in one port that the cruise line (not Disney..havent been there yet but going in 6 months) that they actually hired divers to go on every cruise ship that get in the water at each port and make sure that all is well. I felt safe knowing that as well! I think you still have a MUCH greater chance of dying driving to the grocery store in a car than going on a cruise or flying to your destination! We have all lived with this possibility forever it is just now our senses are more heightened with it and that we are being warned more and more! I think this is exactly what the cowardly idiots in Afghanistan wanted! They wanted the government to keep us on alert and scare the pants off of anyone who would let them! We have to keep going! We have to keep living! There are 1000's of deadly car crashes every year and yet we keep driving to me it is the same principle just on a larger scale!

I know it is scary! I still dont like to fly and have to take a valium with me just in case! I havent used it but think of it as the placebo effect so that if I start freaking out I can take it! Please dont let these jerks win! Please go and try to have a good time! I know alot of people who have talked to their doctors since 9-11 and they have put them on a low dose antidepressant! I am sure you probably dont need this but it might be worth talking to your doctor about if you are really concerned! Sometimes you just need a little help over the hill (if you will) to get back on your feet!

I am sorry this is long but I hope you will go and have a great time! I cant imagine not having a good time in WDW or on a cruise! Even on 9-12 in Disneyland it was SO HARD to be sad because it is truly the happiest place on earth! Go live your life. I think if it is your time to die NOTHING will keep you here!

PEACE TO YOU!!!
Heidi

 

[dmwright921]

I think we are all thinking about the 9-11 situation before traveling anywhere. We have been driving to Florida for the past 6 years because I would not fly, and this year my husband wanted to fly. I feel it is only fair to give him what he wants this year and fly. I found inexpensive airfare--AirTran-- and it will cost the same to fly as it does to drive. We are also taking our very 1st cruise this year. So my theory is that we are trying all forms of transportation, If anything is to happen, at least we will all be together as a family. I am very calm, surprisingly, with only 15 days to go, and very EXCITED! Disney is fantastic as always, and I know it will be this year also.
My parents just returned from Disney is May, and they couldn't believe the security in the airports. Dad said he felt very safe flying. I am just curious as to the security on the ship? Do they actually inspect or xray your luggage, not just your carry on bag?

Other than those concerns, we cannot wait. We have already received our docs and have read thru them many times, and continue to read these boards. We know we will have a fabulous time and God will keep us safe.

Hope to see some of you there, June 27th, 2002 3 day Wonder

Denise
Bob
Adara (9)

 

[markey]

Just wanted to thank everyone for their kind words. As some of you said anything could happen, now and pre 9/11 when traveling. Hopefully the worst is behind us and our future generations will not have to go through this again in years to come. I am looking forward to our vacation, much more so after the flight!