People backing out...

[donnaf516]

Don't mean to be a downer, I'm just frustrated. I've been planning a trip for my and another family since last August and I just got a text saying they may cancel. We go every year but it was to be their first time so I've been trying to squeeze in as much as possible without overdoing it and now it's most likely all out the window. We are huge POFQ fans but moved to the CBR because they have 5 in their family, I wouldn't mind if they were coming but if they don't I can't help but be upset that we're not at our home away from home.

I know things can happen and some times trips need to be cancelled but I wish they would give us a definite answer so I can rearrange things. Either way, I know my family will have a great time.

 

[CTDisneyfan816]

First see of POFQ has an opening still and if they do, get the other family to commit either way. My story. Our family has gone to Maine every year since 1971. About 15 years ago my aunt convinced the family to go to a different part of Maine, Portland which is more like a city. In the end she didn't end up going and for those of us that did, while it was still enjoyable, not anywhere near as much as our normal spot. So if they aren't coming, then go and enjoy your time there.

 

[2Gma]

Bummer! It's disappointing and frustrating when things don't go as planned but as with all things Disney I'm sure you know how to roll with it! I guess I would politely ask them to let you know by X date so you can finalize plans. I'm sure they would be understanding that going at a group vs going just as your experienced family is going to change where you stay, what you see, etc. How far out is it? Is there still time to change resorts/ADRs/FPs?

 

[MakiraMarlena]

So give them a date to cancel by, tell them you must have their answer by then, and call WDW and have your reservation switched to POFQ once you get their answer. You won't have to change anything but the resort. It might cost more though, depending on what you booked originally.

 

[skier_pete]

WE love POFQ too, but really enjoyed CBR for different reasons. As long as they aren't sticking you with monetary issues, I say go and check out a new resort, you might find you love it. (But request Building 44,45 or 46 if you are not paying for preferred. Trust me on this one.)

 

[disnut8]

We are huge POFQ fans but moved to the CBR because they have 5 in their family, I wouldn't mind if they were coming but if they don't I can't help but be upset that we're not at our home away from home.

I know you said you and your family will have a great time but, quite honestly, thinking that you are not "at home away from home" even now is a bummer. Here's my story and it's not Disney related but bear with me. My husband was in the military and we were stationed in the DC area. We LOVED it. Absolutely loved it. We did all kinds of things and had a great house, we went everywhere in the area, I had a great job and things were fantastic. Well, his assignment was up so he had to look for something else - so, he looked still in the DC area for another base. There were assignments there so we thought we'd be another three years having a great time.

He got assigned to Nebraska.

But, we didn't think about the things we COULDN'T do, we looked at the things we COULD do. And we lived in Nebraska for the next 11 years. My son considers that his "hometown".

So, don't think about what you aren't going to be doing at Port Orleans French Quarter - look at what you can do at Caribbean Beach. Explore that resort before (via internet) and during your stay. Take a positive approach.

 

[Sandy Fisher]

We planned an "extended" family trip some years ago. Two friends of our two grown sons were going to go along and one was paying for part of their expenses. We always got a package and usually didn't request anything put in for expenses other than things they wanted to buy in stores, etc. First one decided they couldn't afford it (these were young adults). So we called the agent who booked everything and were able to get that one off the reservations. Then the other one decided at the last minute not to go. We had booked two rooms, had all the reservations, park passes, etc. I was getting madder by the minute. Turned out we were able to cancel the reservations, but only got one keycard for the second room (for our sons). Pain in the rear. I was not feeling very Disneylike by the time we checked in. People should realize you don't just snap your fingers or wave your wand (like Tinkerbelle) and have things lined up perfectly. It was the last time I would have invited extras. They both knew I wasn't happy about that and both should have felt a little guilty at the extra work.

 

[rajak73]

I know you said you and your family will have a great time but, quite honestly, thinking that you are not "at home away from home" even now is a bummer. Here's my story and it's not Disney related but bear with me. My husband was in the military and we were stationed in the DC area. We LOVED it. Absolutely loved it. We did all kinds of things and had a great house, we went everywhere in the area, I had a great job and things were fantastic. Well, his assignment was up so he had to look for something else - so, he looked still in the DC area for another base. There were assignments there so we thought we'd be another three years having a great time.

He got assigned to Nebraska.

But, we didn't think about the things we COULDN'T do, we looked at the things we COULD do. And we lived in Nebraska for the next 11 years. My son considers that his "hometown".

So, don't think about what you aren't going to be doing at Port Orleans French Quarter - look at what you can do at Caribbean Beach. Explore that resort before (via internet) and during your stay. Take a positive approach.

,
Lot of things to do and history in Nebraska! Glad you got to experience it, the College World Series is getting ready to start tomorrow in Omaha, one of the best events in the country. Also, Mannhein Steamroller is headquartered here, Chip Davis is from Omaha. You're right, people tend to look at what they can't do and not what they can do.

 

[skier_pete]

Also, Mannhein Steamroller is headquartered here,

Man - you just gave me a reason to avoid Nebraska!

 

[CampbellzSoup]

I'll come!

 

[donnaf516]

Thanks for the input everyone. I know we'll have a great time no matter where we stay. Maybe it will be a nice change with CBR. We booked the bounceback last August so if they don't come I'll try to make the switch but I've decided I'm not stressing over it. I told them I'll need to know by 6/20 so I can schedule fast passes. I really hope they do come but either way 69 days until we're in our happy place!

 

[rajak73]

Man - you just gave me a reason to avoid Nebraska!

Ah come on, we also have Warren Buffet!

 

[PetePanMan]

No doubt about it, travelling with others can complicate things. Definitely need a drop dead date for decision.

 

[Sargeant Tibbs]

I've got friends that have casually suggested from time to time that they'd like to accompany us, but I won't do it. About the only people I'd consider going with aside from my family are other Disney nuts, otherwise I'd spend the whole trip worrying if they were having a good time. And going through the OPs experience would just kill me!

 

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

About 6 years ago, I had a trip planned with my sister and nephew. We planned and booked our resort and ADR's. About 2 months before the trip, she said she had to cancel.

So I cancelled everything and changed the dates to one I could go alone and went solo like usual. Three weeks later I see on Facebook that she decided to go with her nephew and 2 of her nieces the same weekend we were originally booked for and that she cancelled. They stayed offsite, couldn't get any ADR's because it was very busy and she complained that they didn't have fun because of the crowds.

I was mad that she did that to me but then later was relieved that I didn't go with her even though I'm sure they would have had a better time because I had things planned out and am an experienced Disney World park tourer.

I've tried to plan with my other sister and her family who were thinking of booking an RV space at Ft. Wilderness over Thanksgiving week. I knew that wasn't going to work out because she hadn't booked it soon enough. Two weeks before they wanted to stay there, she calls up Disney expecting there to be space. Um no - I told you to book there 6 months ago. But she is a last minute person so I figured it wouldn't happen. I never even tried to book ADR's or even a room for myself because I knew it wouldn't be happening.

After that, I decided no more traveling with other folks except my immediate family.

 

[disney144]

If it makes you feel any better, they are probably more disappointed than you.

 

[Cee]

I never vacation outside my immediate family for some of the reasons mentioned here and others. I hope everything works out so you can vacation the way YOU like.

 

[donnaf516]

I'm sure they're very disappointed, especially their kids. But hopefully if it doesn't work out they'll be able to do it another time.

 

[Tissa]

Truthfully having them back out might be a good thing. The two times we have gone with another family it sucked. They liked to sleep in, I like to rope drop, their boy ended up wanting to play video games and swim in the pool and not go to the parks and wanted my boys to stay back with him to play. I finally told the mom that I did not pay $1200 for park tickets for my kids to play the same video games they have at home all day. It sucked!

I finally stayed at CBR for the first time in March and I loved it. It might be nice to try something different.

 

[Luckybee]

Don't mean to be a downer, I'm just frustrated. I've been planning a trip for my and another family since last August and I just got a text saying they may cancel. We go every year but it was to be their first time so I've been trying to squeeze in as much as possible without overdoing it and now it's most likely all out the window. We are huge POFQ fans but moved to the CBR because they have 5 in their family, I wouldn't mind if they were coming but if they don't I can't help but be upset that we're not at our home away from home.

I know things can happen and some times trips need to be cancelled but I wish they would give us a definite answer so I can rearrange things. Either way, I know my family will have a great time.

Been there...and just was with our trip a few weeks ago. Since our friends were newbies I spent countless hours planning and organizing and then they cancelled.

We still went on our trip to Orlando and then the beach and honestly, because of the way the trip went Im glad they cancelled. At the end of the day we had more time to do what we wanted as opposed to what we knew they would have wanted But yes it was verrrrrry frustrating !!!