Help!! What can I do???

[momoflizandains]

We have had a December trip planned for some time now. We were supposed to leave for the VWL (a studio and 1BR) for 4 nights beginning this Saturday. My father (who was supposed to join us) has been hospitalized. He is on a ventilator in ICU. At this time, I do not feel that I can leave him and he certainly cannot go. Do they ever make exceptions about the holding account due to an emergency situation? I am an educator and have a very difficult time planning only 60 days in advance. Plus, we already have reservations for two trips next year during out breaks. Any suggestions or experiences welcome.

 

[PamOKW]

Call MS and tell them the situation. It seems as if they handle these situations on a "case by case" basis but they tend to do their best to be helpful in these type of extreme situations. Llife throws everyone curve balls sometimes and DVC knows that, too.

I hope your father is soon feeling better and can plan another trip to WDW.

 

[DVCJones]

I second Pam's advice! I hope your Dad recovers soon.

 

[momoflizandains]

I waited until today to call hoping that things would change for the better. Yesterday things were looking better and today they came crashing down. Anyway, I called MS and they were CLOSED. I will be calling again first thing in the morning.

Thanks for the well-wishes! He needs all of the prayers he can get right now.

 

[CapeCodFam]

Best wishes for your father. Thank goodness you are getting this time with him now vs. being stuck in FLA.

You might get lucky with MS. But, I know they push the trip insurance to cover instances like this. We've never purchased it ourselves because of the paltry $5/point refund.

 

[JimMIA]

I'd call MS, explain the situation to them, and then cancel. It is what it is, and being with your father certainly is the most important consideration right now. MS is under no obligation to do anything, but it doesn't hurt to ask.

Best wishes for your father's speedy recovery.

 

[byoung]

Best wishies and yes call MS as soon as you can.

 

[bluedoggy]

My prayers are with you and your family. If you haven't already - do call MS. We had a similar situation the beginning of Nov. We had a trip (with DD & DSIL) for their honeymoon - trip had been booked since last December, 1 week before my FIL's health took a serious turn, and I called MS to explain my concern - what were our options. The man I talked to said to call if we absolutely had to cancel, and they would look at what they could do. It really sounded like they will do whatever they can - as long as members don't abuse the practice. In our case, FIL passed away, funeral arrangements were completed the day before we left and MIL told us to go and have some fun-(we needed the break reallllllyyyy bad!)
Again - I pray that God will care for you and your family.

 

[MiaSRN62]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I really hope MS might do something for you, but I wouldn't depend on it. Can't hurt to ask though.
In 2004, we had a 4 night stay reserved at HH. My mil's condition (cancer), took a dramatic turn for the worse and she was placed on hospice about 28 days prior to our trip. MS said all they could do was put our points in "holding".
Hoping your father is able to make a full recovery and plan another vacation with you all soon.

 

[Starr W.]

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lost both DD & DM within 2 years of each other. Luckily had no trips planned, but trying to get my young children watched at last minute(luckily DM's Hospice said bring them over they have a room for kids to play and wonderful volunteers) was stressful in itself, as DH happened to be out of town on both days when they passed.


Hopefully you can work something out with MS. Fingers crossed and let us know.