Don't let this happen to you

[toothboy2k1]

My 10-yr-old DS and I were all set to leave this Thursday, our first trip to WDW, and thanks to the many kind souls who had patiently answered my many questions, our 7-day stay was mapped out (allowing for contingencies from weather to crowds).

But the one thing I could not plan for happened -- DS was in an ATV accident while vacationing with his mom, breaking his ankle.

I cannot blame either one of them (though I did warn them about ATVs, I really can't stand those things) because they were just trying to have a good time, and mom was on board despite DS's plea to ride alone. Her actions kept the accident from being much worse, and for that I am thankful.

But I am still very disappointed. I had planned this trip for more than a year, especially over the last three months (obsessing about it, perhaps). Though he could probably get around on crutches and/or wheelchair, I am not going to spend our dream vacation with a hobbled, in-pain DS. His mom said she would have taken him anyway, if it were up to her. But it is not, so I have postponed our trip, and the very kind Disney travel folks were able to enter via a back door on the reservations system to secure our reservations for next summer. At a higher cost, of course, but I have another year to save.

On the upside, I am in the midst of scheduling a December trip to Disneyland (much closer to home, we live in Phoenix) for he and I to ease some of the disappointment.

So please be careful out there, people. And again, thank you for all your advice. No doubt I'll be hitting the boards again in March, preparing for our summer 2006 visit.

 

[Ardenne]

Oh, no

I hope he recuperates quickly.

 

[1000th happy haunt]

What sad news for both of you. It must have been a heart breaking moment.

Please wish your son a speedy recovery for me.

 

[matt&jakesmom]

Sorry to hear of the bad news. Hope he is doing okay. Thank God is was not any worse. Take care.

 

[LiLIrishChick63]

i'm so sorry to hear about that news! i'm glad to hear, however, that a broken ankle was all he sustained. a friend of mine's boyfriend got killed in an ATV accident years ago and i despise the things too. i do know that there ARE ways to get around handicaps in DW, but postponing was probably the best thing to do since it's much easier to get around without wheelchairs and crutches(although, wheelchairs can be nice if you're tired and don't want to walk lol)

 

[traci]

so sorry {{{hugs}}}

 

[minkydog]

You know, you did the right thing. I'm sure your both disappointed. But doing Disney world with a newly broken ankle sounds miserable to me and not at all the great vacation you were planning. Hopefully next year, there will be no injuries or other health mishaps.

 

[Pooh93]

Awwww...that's a bummer, but glad ds is going to be okay. I agree that you did the right thing by postponing. You'll just have another year to plan and by next spring Mt. Everest will be open at AK! If you and your ds like roller coasters, it looks like that one will be worth the wait!

 

[MrsJackSparrow]

Hope your little guy's okay! Same thing (almost) just happened to dear niece: Family set to leave last Friday. Thursday afternoon, niece jumps off swingset and fractures both bones in her forearm! Had to go under to have it set, but did not need surgery! Feel bad for little ones lugging around a cast in FL sunshine!

 

[kimbac3]

Sorry to hear about your DS. I hope he is feeling better very soon!
My DD13 wants a quad so bad.... I'm just not willing to get her one. I keep telling her it's not that I don't think she is responsible (that's her argument), I'm just not sure I'm ready. Plus I'd rather spend the money on a trip to Disney!
Kimba