This was going to be our first trip to WDW at DVC members. DH and I were going to stay at VWL for three nights, then family members were going to meet us as we had planned on moving into a GV @ OKW from 9-4 thru 9-10, then DH and I were going to VB before returning home to Michigan (9-10 thru 9-12)
DH and I checked in VWL on 9-1-04, but I couldn't relax with the threat of Frances; DH seem to have been adjusting fine. I was glued to the weather station (drove DH nuts
). After the announcement by Gov. Bushpeople to cancel vacation plans and re-schedule, I was ready to leave. We could not get a return flight back to MI at any Florida airport because they were all booked; NWA was able to book a flight for us out of Atlanta on Friday in the a.m.
DH wanted to stick it out, but I told him he was welcomed to do so, but I was leaving on the first thing smoking
After realizing I was serious, DH complied
It took us 12 hours to get into to Atlanta from Orlando (which should have only been a 6 hour drive in normal circumstances). I was so amazed; had never seen any mass exodus (except in the movie Independence Day)
I was so pleased the way MS handled the cancellation of the remaining points without penalty (that's why we chose to buy into DVC; reputation and service is great)
My family members and I will try to re-schedule in October timeframe. I thank God that we had a rental car or we would not have been able to leave Orlando (a good argument for having ones own transportation at WDW)
I also could feel the anxiety of some of the CMs regarding the hurricane, but they were professional and made sure that all the guests were comfortable.
Lastly, let us pray that the Floridians who could not leave Florida (ie. CMs, law enforcements, medical staffs, the media, etc..) come thru this storm in great shape, we only had timeshare points at risk, these people are risking their lives.
I am beginning to ramble...tired mentally. Thanks for reading
DH and I checked in VWL on 9-1-04, but I couldn't relax with the threat of Frances; DH seem to have been adjusting fine. I was glued to the weather station (drove DH nuts
). After the announcement by Gov. Bushpeople to cancel vacation plans and re-schedule, I was ready to leave. We could not get a return flight back to MI at any Florida airport because they were all booked; NWA was able to book a flight for us out of Atlanta on Friday in the a.m.DH wanted to stick it out, but I told him he was welcomed to do so, but I was leaving on the first thing smoking
After realizing I was serious, DH complied It took us 12 hours to get into to Atlanta from Orlando (which should have only been a 6 hour drive in normal circumstances). I was so amazed; had never seen any mass exodus (except in the movie Independence Day)
I was so pleased the way MS handled the cancellation of the remaining points without penalty (that's why we chose to buy into DVC; reputation and service is great)
My family members and I will try to re-schedule in October timeframe. I thank God that we had a rental car or we would not have been able to leave Orlando (a good argument for having ones own transportation at WDW)
I also could feel the anxiety of some of the CMs regarding the hurricane, but they were professional and made sure that all the guests were comfortable.
Lastly, let us pray that the Floridians who could not leave Florida (ie. CMs, law enforcements, medical staffs, the media, etc..) come thru this storm in great shape, we only had timeshare points at risk, these people are risking their lives.
I am beginning to ramble...tired mentally. Thanks for reading
