Presidents Week plans & threat

[jessiesue]

If you are scheduled to travel to wdw this coming week, are you thinking about canceling? We are scheduled to leave Saturday and I'm almost definite we are going as scheduled. But, there is that doubt that maybe it's not a good idea.

 

[SandraC]

When I need to make a decission I asked myself in three different ways; what does my heart tell me to do? what does my head tell me to do? what does my gut tell me to do? Once I have aligned my heart, head and gut, I can better make a decission. Good luck, this must be a very hard decission. S

 

[Jaklackus]

At first I thought that I was Disney-ed out...but I have a bad vibe here too!

I told DH the other day that I had a bad feeling about our president's week trip and tried to postpone it, I've been overruled so we're going anyway. I'm not afraid to leave my house...I was looking at Hawaii and the Caribbean as alternatives , I'm not afraid to fly..my fear is being out and about among the masses in 'target' cities, we will be driving on I-95 through NYC, DC and all around Orlando. I haven't even packed yet for a trip that starts on Saturday!
Maybe I'm the only one but sometimes when I've taken a few too many flights in a short time frame ..I feel like I'm tempting fate..pressing my luck..but nothing has ever happened beyond a little turbulence..but this vibe that I'm getting about next week is alot worse than my flying fears.
Although I'll be a basketcase throughout the entire vacation ..I'm sure that after my trip I'll look back on this post and think that I bought into the media frenzy and I was being oh so silly...but I am still secretly wishing that my cold turns into pnuemonia( how sick is that?!?!?!) so we dont have to go.

I know , I know...if I let fear dictate my life, the terrorists have won...maybe once we get on the road I'll feel better.


Paranoid in Massachusetts,

Stacy

 

[Cinderella4ever]

Our family is leaving tomorrow for a two week disney trip. I am a bit nervous too! We are still going but, I am a bit concerned. The gas prices alone are scaring me.

 

[InstImpres]

We leave Sunday and it isn't soon enough for us!

The thought is certainly in my mind, but as someone who lives close enough to NYC to have seen the smoke and massess of inbound fire trucks and ambulances, I know nowhere is safe. My 7 year old, who does not know the word terrorist or that anything happened except some mean people hurt 2 big buildings, expects a Disney trip. We are no safer here or there. How could I take this trip from her (or me)?

The best part, we will be there and I will forget about real life for a little while, afterall, I will be in the most magical place on earth!

 

[Disney Freak Numero Uno]

My husband and I are schedued to arrive at WDW on Tues. morning for a quick trip without the kids (ages 20, 17, 15). Kids do not want to come with us. We are debating cancelling now with all the press about terrorism. My greatest fear is that something will happen in New York while we are in Florida and my kids are home. My brother and Sister-in-law will be watching out for them but I'm still worried.
On the other hand, I have been holding two jobs since my husband was laid off in September (thank to the great post 9/11 economy here in NYC). I was really looking forward to three days of relaxation. I would wecome opinions from anyone who is facing the same kind of dilemma.

 

[suevee]

We live 30 minutes outside of DC, 20 minutes outside of Baltimore and 10 minutes from NSA. My daughter serves in the military and was in Afganistan this time last year. My nephew is in an aircraft carrier heading to the Middle East. My husband could be recalled at any time. I do the best I can to prepare then I just don't think about it. I pray a lot. Whatever happens is in the hands of God. The best defense/offense is to continue to live our lives. We will be WDW next week and having a great time.

 

[n2mm]

I was just thinking this morning that I was glad I didn't have a trip planned. I think I would prefer to stay close to home. I work in Wash. DC and things are extremely tense. Between Iraq, Bin Laden and North Korea, we just don't know what's going to happen. Love Disney, but there's no place like home right now.

 

[SandraC]

My first instinct is telling me that I would still go to WDW. But something weird happened to me yesterday. I live in the burbs of Toronto and felt like I shouldn't drive into Toronto yesterday. I felt like being close to home. I am starting to get nervous about sending my dd to school and it's just in our backyard. I think I should turn off the news and get on with my life. I've become paranoid ~ but that's their point isn't it. S

 

[Morayne]

...staying till the following Sunday

I live in NJ, 20 minutes outside of NYC. My husband used to work in a building adjacent to the WTC, but it was condemned, and now his office is (lol, talk about a company with a death wish!) less than a block from the Empire State Building On 9/11, I was never even certain he made it out until 11pm, when he finally got home after hitching a ride on a tug boat, of all things.

Needless to say, we need a vacation; haven't taken one since before 9/11. I am, however, driving. I'm not that brave.

On the bright side, at least I know we're all together, rather than me at home, him in the city, or on a train, kids in school... something "could" happen anywhere. At least this time no one has to try to find each other. There's an underlying current of fear and stress no matter where I am. Getting away I would honestly feel a wee bit safer than I do at home No way would I cancel this. That would be like cancelling my normal life, and it's unacceptable for me

 

[Scotfan]

The taxi picks me up in exactly 1 hour to take me to the airport.
We are still flying over the atlantic to see the mouse for a week and then a week in the caribbean.
OK I'm a bit nervous as there has been a serious threat made against UK airports but its not stopping us.

 

[DisneyHumbug]

We leave Sunday morning. I am not changing my plans. The only thing that bothers me is being away from my college kids.

 

[Cebhfhionn]

Leaving next Saturday, yes, I'm a little scared but won't let on about that to my 7 1/2 year old DS.

You know what, living outside of NYC with a clear view of where the twin towers used to stand has made me stronger I think.

After working 7 days a week, I am in need of a vacation in a bad way! Those terrorists aren't taking that away from me!!!

 

[QuickGold]

I leave today for WDW and the way I see it, if you can't control it, then there's not much you can do and worrying about it wont help any.....I just want to enjoy my vacation.

 

[MKLOVER]

Isn't this how the terrorists want you to feel?

We are going next Tuesday from the UK. No one can put their lives on hold over this.

They have won if we don't carry on enjoying ourselves and going to Disney - but I must admit I have always thought Disney could be a target for them............ won't think about that for too long!!!!

Life is too short - why should you stop doing what you want to do.

 

[FLgirl1203]

I have an eerie feeling about going...we are driving from Naples and leave this afternoon. I actually called Disney security yesterday and asked if there were additional security procedures in place. I, for one, would welcome stricter searches at park entries...even metal detectors would sit well with me. The person I spoke to say that they have many more "plain clothed" security and many other plans in place which he obviously could not disclose.

On top of it, my poor husband backed up into our pool cleaning guy's car as he was pulling into the driveway. Not a good way to start our day! Let's just hope the rest of the weekend gets better.

 

[Jen D]

I'm just across the bridge from Ground Zero, so I surely know nowhere is safe. We're not cancelling. I get very ornery during heightened alerts--- I decide to take trips to the top of the Empire State Building just to prove I can. However, the one thing that does give me pause is the fact that this trip is just me and my daughter and my husband is staying home. I hate the idea of being split up if anthing happened, whether it be in New York, Florida or Seattle.

But, we're not cancelling. We're not even bringing duct tape.

 

[jeffrey2807]

THE ONLY TERRORISTIC THING WE WILL EXPERIENCE AT THE MAGIC KINGDOM IS REALLY OLD,FAT COUPLES WEARING GAUDY, MATCHING HAWAIIAN SHIRTS........NOT THAT'S SCARRY!!

 

[vellamint]

Hawaiian shirts!!!!!!!!! LOL.....

Seriously though, growing up in NYC and now living in the suburbs....with a husband who works for the NYPD who YOU KNOW will be sent in wherever no matter whatever ... I would LOVE to get in my car with my husband, my four kids and drive to Disney and STAY THERE until this alert is reduced down!!!!!!!

and I admit....I bought duct tape yesterday

P.S. We are not old and fat either..lol

 

[yesdisneyfool]

We are leaving in a few days without DD (School Softball Games) but I told DW last night that if War is declared, she will be with us on this trip. If we let those force us into disruption it will lead to distruction. May all be safe and enjoy their lives with family and friend and to those going to WDW, have a magical visit.

Any Happy Valentines Day to all.