My long awaited gal-pal trip to Disney scheduled for 6/18-6/22 may be falling apart.
For over six months my two girlfriends and I have been looking forward to this girls only trip to celebrate my recent birthday. One of my girlfriends' daughters is eight months pregnant, living two thousand miles away and complications have arisen that may mean a c-section this week. My friend is torn, knowing she must be at her daughter's side if this happens but so wanting to be in Florida too. My other girlfriend's daughter has what they thought was the flu but things have been dragging on and her symptoms have worsened. She may not be able to come. Then there is me. My mother passed away nine days ago and although she was elderly and I knew it was only a matter of time, I've been hanging in there bravely, knowing I could really let the grief flow with my good friends by my side. I have decided to go to Disney on my own if needs be. I've been there over 20 times and feel like "the world" is a home away from home so I will be comfortable there. I just don't want to be alone for this trip. My teenage sons aren't even out of school yet and have final exams through Wednesday so bringing them would create problems. My DH cannot get off from work with such short notice plus who would watch our DS's? 
Please Diser's, give me some ideas for things to do if I am alone. I'm fat and 50, kind of shy at first meeting and teary-eyed these days too.
For over six months my two girlfriends and I have been looking forward to this girls only trip to celebrate my recent birthday. One of my girlfriends' daughters is eight months pregnant, living two thousand miles away and complications have arisen that may mean a c-section this week. My friend is torn, knowing she must be at her daughter's side if this happens but so wanting to be in Florida too. My other girlfriend's daughter has what they thought was the flu but things have been dragging on and her symptoms have worsened. She may not be able to come. Then there is me. My mother passed away nine days ago and although she was elderly and I knew it was only a matter of time, I've been hanging in there bravely, knowing I could really let the grief flow with my good friends by my side. I have decided to go to Disney on my own if needs be. I've been there over 20 times and feel like "the world" is a home away from home so I will be comfortable there. I just don't want to be alone for this trip. My teenage sons aren't even out of school yet and have final exams through Wednesday so bringing them would create problems. My DH cannot get off from work with such short notice plus who would watch our DS's? Please Diser's, give me some ideas for things to do if I am alone. I'm fat and 50, kind of shy at first meeting and teary-eyed these days too.
Even if only one of my gal-pals gets to go I think I will remember to take it slow and just drink in all "the world" has to offer. We hadn't planned to do any parks but I have park passes and could splurge on a two day pass for my friend who may still be able to go. She has never been to any of the parks other than MK and that was over 30 years ago. I'm getting very excited as I realize that my well thought out plans may be turned completely upside down and something just as wonderful will still happen. After all, I'll be at Disney!
Thanks again for words of support.
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I just had a great talk with one of my gal-pals who feels confident that she will be going. We now have a plan A and a plan B in the works. Woukd you believe that I've never had a Dole Whip? I looked up the schedule for Off Kilter and other worldshowcase entertainment. I love those guys! I'll be calling DVD member services at 1:00 today to see if I can get us into Le Cellier for dinner Wednesday. I feel sad for my other friend who may not be able to join us but life does go on. I'll probably be wiping more than a few tears away while at Disney. Mom hadn't been able to go with with us for the last five years due to her declining condition. Now she will be right by my side, at least in spirit. 
