Well, it's day two of the new travel restrictions, and for the most part we had some interesting, informative discussions here on the Transportation Board.
For those of you worried about wearing your glasses, not having your chapstick, or other concerns, here are some things to consider.
Our friends from the UK are still not permitted to bring almost any items on board. They have started a thread on how to entertain the kiddies without DVD players, Gameboys, etc UK Thread about games
In the UK, wheelchairs provided by the airport may go through security; this means that those who use their own chair and cannot transfer to a regular type wheelchair may not be able to travel
Wheelchairs on plane There is at least one board member who may not be able to travel on his WDW trip as a result. Andrew's upcoming trip
As some of you know, I have been fortunate to spend much of my life as a traveller. I started early in life, thanks to the generosity and foresight of my family. We've travelled during tough times; my grandparents tried for a week to get back to Germany after 9/11, I flew to DC a few days after 9/11, my sister flew to London for a month a few days after 7/7, I was delayed in Montreal for two days after the Dorval airport fire, I was in DC during the Anthrax scare and the sniper shootings, we flew from Munich during the 1972 Olympic attack.
I have a vivid memory of being on a train in East Germany at age three; there were many delays, and no beverages on board. After many many hours my father was able to find some orange juice for me on the platform - I distinctly remember that it was hot from sitting in the sun. I also remember sitting on the tarmac in Munich in 1972, delayed for hours. Before we took off I vomited all over my dress; with no carryons all my mother could do was wipe me down and I flew that way for 14 hours. Those experiences didn't deter my wanderlust.
On 9/11 I was fortunate to be able to give my time trying to accommodate the thousands of diverted international airline passengers. Most were held on board their flights for many hours, only to be told that there were no hotel rooms available and that they would have to sleep in a hotel ballroom. They were not permitted to bring any personal items from the airplanes. On arrival they finally learned why they had been delayed. I met many wonderful people that day and night, and have many memories of how they handled themselves.
For all of the inconveniences that we may face, we are fortunate to be able to travel. Most of us here are blessed to be making a Disney visit. May I suggest that we focus on the positive. While we don't want our children to be uncomfortable or bored, see the trip as an adventure.
Travel is broadening, even if you just travel a block from home....
For those of you worried about wearing your glasses, not having your chapstick, or other concerns, here are some things to consider.
Our friends from the UK are still not permitted to bring almost any items on board. They have started a thread on how to entertain the kiddies without DVD players, Gameboys, etc UK Thread about games
In the UK, wheelchairs provided by the airport may go through security; this means that those who use their own chair and cannot transfer to a regular type wheelchair may not be able to travel
Wheelchairs on plane There is at least one board member who may not be able to travel on his WDW trip as a result. Andrew's upcoming trip
As some of you know, I have been fortunate to spend much of my life as a traveller. I started early in life, thanks to the generosity and foresight of my family. We've travelled during tough times; my grandparents tried for a week to get back to Germany after 9/11, I flew to DC a few days after 9/11, my sister flew to London for a month a few days after 7/7, I was delayed in Montreal for two days after the Dorval airport fire, I was in DC during the Anthrax scare and the sniper shootings, we flew from Munich during the 1972 Olympic attack.
I have a vivid memory of being on a train in East Germany at age three; there were many delays, and no beverages on board. After many many hours my father was able to find some orange juice for me on the platform - I distinctly remember that it was hot from sitting in the sun. I also remember sitting on the tarmac in Munich in 1972, delayed for hours. Before we took off I vomited all over my dress; with no carryons all my mother could do was wipe me down and I flew that way for 14 hours. Those experiences didn't deter my wanderlust.
On 9/11 I was fortunate to be able to give my time trying to accommodate the thousands of diverted international airline passengers. Most were held on board their flights for many hours, only to be told that there were no hotel rooms available and that they would have to sleep in a hotel ballroom. They were not permitted to bring any personal items from the airplanes. On arrival they finally learned why they had been delayed. I met many wonderful people that day and night, and have many memories of how they handled themselves.
For all of the inconveniences that we may face, we are fortunate to be able to travel. Most of us here are blessed to be making a Disney visit. May I suggest that we focus on the positive. While we don't want our children to be uncomfortable or bored, see the trip as an adventure.
Travel is broadening, even if you just travel a block from home....
