Sad News, but Disney once again proved to be awesome

[omalley1118]

I am so very sorry for your loss. I knwo the days ahead will be tough. I am pleased to hear that DVC and WDW went "above and beyond" to help you through the awful logistics. This helps to restore my faith in humanity and corporate America. Your family is in my thoughts.

 

[Mom B]

My condolences on your loss.

 

[Pignanny]

I am very sorry to hear of your loss. There is never a good time for anything like that to happen, however it makes me feel good to know that Disney stepped up and showed that type of compassion in your time of need. It's one of the reasons we bought into DVC in the first place in 1997, take our regular vacation at WDW, and only reconfirms my faith in confidence as Disney being nothing short of a world class organization.

 

[twinklebug]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

Disney excels far beyond any other company I know of in the area of human compassion. We experienced a similar incident years back when I was young and we were camping in Ft Wilderness. It was personal service all the way from delivery of the message to our door to booking an urgent flight home for my mom and little sister to helping my father (who was sick with the flu) deal with 2 kids who wanted to see the magic kingdom just once before leaving. It's good to know that nothing has been lost in one company despite difficult financial years and tons of cutbacks.

There is a reason we choose to vacation at Disney and your story is right at the heart of it.

Again, I'm so sorry for your family's loss.. sending good thoughts to help you through this difficult time.

 

[CaskPeg]

mwmuntz

Deepest Sympathy sent to you and yours at this difficult time. Glad the Disney Team did its utmost in the difficult situation. Comes down to the fact that "we DVC people are all family". Regards-understand TOTALLY where you are at...continued Disney Dreams in the future!

CaskPeg

 

[kritter]

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Glad, to know that Disney took care of you all. Your in my thoughts and prayers!!

 

[GeorgiaTiggerGirl]

I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my sympathies. The same thing happened to me a few years ago, and I cannot say enough about the BCV Staff. They were so kind. My points were put back into my account as well.
Take care of yourself.

 

[stopher1]

Very sorry for your family loss. Very happy to hear that Disney was right there, helpful, accomodating and gracious. Good stuff.

 

[Paticake]

Sorry for your loss, but glad WDW and DVC stepped up to help you out.

 

[wildernessDad]

My wife just recently lost her father, so I know what you are going through. My condolences go out to you and your family. I am glad that Disney helped you during this trying time.

 

[Kewz1]

So sorry to hear about your loss. I'm glad Disney helped ease the situation a bit.

Kristen

 

[keishashadow]

OP - How sad for you, can't imagine how you feel; i imagine that the aid extended to you was indeed a comfort.

 

[toniosmom]

Sorry for your loss and that it happened while you were away. I'm glad to hear that you were treated well.

 

[Coach81]

So sorry to hear of your loss.. glad that Disney is still number one when it comes to things like this..

 

[dgaston]

Sorry for your loss. And as others have said I'm glad Disney treated you beyond expectations at this time.

 

[lugnut33]

Sorry for your loss.

Nice to hear Disney step up for your family. That's what I call Disney service.

 

[kimberh]

I can't express to you how sorry I am for you and your family. So sorry for your Loss. Sending prayers to help you through these difficult days.

 

[MiaSRN62]

Thoughts and prayers going out to you mwmuntz on the passing of your father. It's heartwarming to know that Disney was able to show such empathy and understanding during such a sad time for your family.


Maria

 

[mwmuntz]

Thank you all for your kind words. The outpouring of love from this community has helped our family get through the last few days. Dad was a US Navy man, a WWII veteran and a kamikaze survivor. We brought him to the Doorway to Dreams pre-opening event in NY. He was in a wheelchair and he was wearing his Navy hat, and I remember how Goofy and Minnie silently honored him in a very special way. This was six months ago, and he often spoke about that event, even as his health declined. The Navy sent an honor guard to his funeral where they played taps and presented us with the US flag. It was very emotional, but made me very proud of him, and the sacrafice that he and his fellow sailors, and the military in general have made for our freedom.

As far as healing goes, Thanksgiving was always a time for our families to get together, no matter what was going on in our lives this time. He, being the "patriarch" of the family, was always at the center of this gathering. To help ease the pain this year, we are looking to break some of our family traditions and are hoping to book a Grand Villa in WDW for Thanksgiving weekend. There is no better place on earth for families to have fun than Disney World.

Thanks again to all. As a prior poster said, the DVC community is a very special family.

 

[bobbiwoz]

Wow, thank you for sharing your story. Best wishes.
Bobbi