So Bummed Out...Friends Can't Come.

[Ms. WDW]

I'm so disappointed. My girlfriend and her son were suppose to come and join us in WDW beginning July 17th.

Well, unfortunately they can't make it because she just found out her son is suppose to be in summer school!!! He's been having problems with Math and failed. When he received his report card there was no letter stating he had to attend summer school and his home room teacher never mentioned a thing. The school called her today asking "where has he been for 7 days" and well you can imagine the rest. Unfortunately since he's already missed 7 days he can't miss the week we were all suppose to be there, July 17th - 25th, or it would affect his graduation.

So, my DS is bummed cause he won't have his pal, I'm bummed cause I won't have my pal, and DH hasn't a clue cause he's at work and I haven't told him yet.

I tried to expalin to DS that nothing really changes; we're still going to do the things we always do. But he won't have a "pal" with him; just "Mom and Dad".

 

[Granny]

Sorry to hear about the late cancellation. At least it was something clearly out of their control, and they weren't just stiffing you at the last minute as others have reported have happen to them.

My guess is that you will now have a very large accommodation to handle your group (2BR, right?). Should make for a more relaxing trip. I'm sure your son will still have a great time...it's WDW, right?

And just maybe it won't be a bad thing being "forced" to hang with Mom & Dad for some quality vacation time!

Good luck, and enjoy your trip!

 

[scootersmom]

I understand your disappointment. We had this happen to us just last month.

We had invited another couple to go to HHI with us and they had to cancel at the last minute. Their DD was having pregnancy complications and it was looking like she'd deliver while we were gone. She did... healthy baby boy, 6 pounds-something, almost 5 weeks early.

We were all so disappointed, and of course we had a 2 bdrm reserved. It ended up being just myself, DH and DS11. We spread out and still had a great time.

It will still be fun, just different than you'd originally planned.

 

[spiceycat]

there are baseball games going on at WWoS and at the Osceola Stadiumn that week.

http://www.floridakiss.com/f_attractions.html

 

[Ms. WDW]

My friends were not staying with us this time so we have the 1BR unit which will be just fine for the 3 of us.

This was suppose to be our first "family" vacation in 8 years. So originally there weren't going to be any "pals" along.

But later on in the year, while my friend was over our house, she asked when we were going? Then mentioned she was thinking of coming down, staying off site and maybe meeting up with us a few days during the week! Well a "few" days turned into 5 and the planning began.

Oh I'm confident we'll have a great time. Like Granny said "it's WDW". I think I'm more disappointed for DS, than for myself. But you know, I'm a firm believer that things happen for a reason. We may not be able to see it now, but I'm sure things will somehow work out.

 

[ErinC]

Does your DS have another friend he might like to be with for a week?

 

[Ms. WDW]

Oh he has quite a few friends he'd love to bring. Unfortunately none can make it at this time.

I think things will be just fine. The initial shock of hearing "we can't go with you" has worn off. And I had a nice talk with DS assuring him that we'd still go on all the rides that he and his buddy were planning on. Plus, DH hasn't been to the BW yet. Since we purchased, only DS and I have been "home". So this will be his first time and I'm sure DS could show him around. DH hasn't been to WDW in over 8 years. So there's lots of new things for him to see.

Hey...if anyone has a DS between the ages of 13 and 15 and happen to be at the BW July 17th - 25th let me know!

 

[Cruelladeville]

I have a nephew for whom I was trying to make a ressie for that week, and he is 15! Of course, he has a family too, which would overload your unit a little bit! I ended up reserving a one bedroom for that week, with 1 baby and two other kids in the living room area, since there are no two bedroom units available. Mom is my DS, and she is trading her Marriott to me for her week at Disney--she wanted a last minute vacation, and was out-of-luck with Marriott, where you must plan a year in advance. Big sister to the rescue

 

[Ms. WDW]

Cruelladeville - will your nephew and his family be at the Boardwalk that same week as us?