Pirate cruise 5/26 GF HELP!!

[fran99999]

I signed up my DS6 for the GF Pirate cruise for 5/26. All booked- these are hard to get I was told. Now he says he was only joking he doesnt really want to go. I asked him for 2 weeks straight if he reallly reallllllllly wanted to go. He sat with me when I made the call and when they said all set. He jumped for joy.

I would say maybe he is joking about not going but I also booked him for it last year and he refused to get on the boat. Yes I had to pay anyway. Now what do I do

I want to scream but I wont.

thanks for the vent!!! anyone else have any kids going that day?? We are arriving 5/25 staying at WL. I am so confused my DH says he will get on the boat. Last time he screamed and cried saying he was afraid. He would be fine if one of us could go with them but it is kids only, after about 5 min he would forget we were there anyway.

 

[minmate]

Wow! That's a tough one! You can still keep the ressie until 48 hrs.... maybe check in with him closer to the date. How upset would he be if you cancelled it and he decided he wanted to do it and you couldn't get it again?

There is a new cruise called the Albatross Adventure departing from the Yacht Club. As I understand it, they go into ports of call at Epcot in the World Showcase. While WS isn't open yet, you could still keep an eye on the boat from across the lagoon. If he knew you were doing that would he be more comfortable?

 

[SammieG]

cancel..
Personally I dont think its worth paying if you think he wont go..

 

[HM]

It may be he is uncomfortable with the idea of doing something new and unknown without you being there. See if he has fears about it now that it is a reality.....and read him the description that is on Deb Wills site so he'll be familiar with what happens.

If he still says he's not interested, I'd cancel after telling him this is his only chance to do it. Make it clear he won't get another chance.

I booked this once for my kids, thinking they'd like it. They both said not interested. So I cancelled. It's not every kid's idea of a good time.

-HM

 

[dtsaos]

I agree with what the other posters are saying. I'd give him a little more time to think about it, maybe try to find some photos of it and more info on it. Then, when the time gets closer, if he still says he doesn't want to go, let him know that his decision is final and that once he says for sure he doesn't want to-that's it!
On the other hand, if he says he wants to go, I would let him know that he's made a commitment and that he has to follow through because if he doesn't that means there will be a wasted space where another child could've gone and that is not right! We're pretty strict with our son following through on things once he says he wants to do something-especially since he usually has such a great time once he does it.

I hope your DS decides to go and has a great time! Good luck!

 

[kcromley]

just my opinion, but it isn't worth it to force the issue. My kids were alway eager to go,but on both cruises we witnessed parents trying to force their unwilling kids onto the boat, and it was a pretty ugly sight for all-the reluctant kids were humiliated; the other pirates grew impatient with the delay; and all the parents were embarrassed. I would cancel, but good luck with your decision.

 

[fran99999]

Well I gave my DS6 a few more days to change his mind back to going.

He still says he doesnt want to go. So I am on the phone canceling as I write this. If anyone wants the spot now would be the time to call.

The reservation was for 1 out of GF on 5/26.

Thanx for the suggestions/opinions

 

[princesslulu]

I say wait until it gets closer then ask again. However, if he was unsure about it cancel to get your money back. No sense in paying for the cruise twice with no one going. Some kids just never get comfortable leaving their parents on vacation. My DD11 still won't do the programs by herself.

 

[NewCrew42]

fran99999 - It is really a tough call. My ds is dying to go on this cruise so that makes it so much easier. He is also 10 which makes a huge difference. He has never been on the cruise and would love to go. Next year, he will be too old for the cruise. We are staying at the GF and have been trying to book the cruise for the 25th or 26th but have not had any luck. If you guys decide to cancel, would you mind letting me know. I have been calling every day (I call from school carpool line) but no luck so far. I am going to keep trying. I am also trying for a cancellation for Cindy's for dd that week. I must really be dreaming!

Please consider letting me know if you cancel and if it isn't too late. I hope this isn't too forward, but I just thought if you do cancel maybe we could call to get the spot at the same time you cancel. Thank you for considering this.

I hope it all works out for the best for you guys whatever your decision may be.