Some of the magic is lost for me now... what are your feelings?

[Realfoodfans]

I think a lot of people will hug their children/grandchildren a little bit more, keep them a little closer, be more aware of surroundings.
That said here in the UK today a kind, considerate young female MP, a wife and mother of two small children, has been shot, stabbed and died in her local constituency. We are all sickened and saddened. She won't ever get to take them to Disney.
Enjoy life as it comes to you the very best that you can x

 

[Ziggie]

Hope that all with summer trips can enjoy them despite all of the sadness and tragic events. Disney is a place where we love and are always very happy, but in terms of safety and precaution we regard it as any other place, anything can happen anywhere, so travel "smart" and be aware of your surroundings but ENJOY!

Good attitude JG

 

[msdaisy]

We arrived on June 7th, and we are headed to the airport now. This trip has been really sad. I don't think we will be back next summer. Maybe I will change my mind, but if you asked me today.....

 

[CPanther95]

I am more practical. If I were heading to the GF, I'd simply add "keeping an eye out for gators (where necessary)" to my list of things to watch out for - and would enjoy my vacation as planned.

 

[WildGinger]

It sounds like you go a lot...it says in your signature over 550 trips. That is a lot and I love WDW. Maybe take a break and do something else?

 

[Ziggie]

We have been here since June 6th and leave in 2 days. We were here for the shooting of the Voice singer, the Pulse nightclub massacre, and the tragedy with the little boy and the gator. We were actually standing outside BLT, our resort, watching Wishes on Tuesday night while the initial search was going on. I have had moments during which I've feared the bloom being off the rose, but that really hasn't happened. Life happens, even at WDW. Recently, a LOT has happened in the Orlando area. It's been tragic and sad and scary and confusing...and it's still been magical to be here. My heart aches for all the people that have suffered and continue to suffer, and at the same time it's been amazing to see people coming together.

What a lovely long vacation! I'm happy you've been able to enjoy your time in light of witnessing the search ((hugs)).

I think a lot of people will hug their children/grandchildren a little bit more, keep them a little closer, be more aware of surroundings.
That said here in the UK today a kind, considerate young female MP, a wife and mother of two small children, has been shot, stabbed and died in her local constituency. We are all sickened and saddened. She won't ever get to take them to Disney.
Enjoy life as it comes to you the very best that you can x

How terribly sad, I'm sorry to read this

 

[SgtTibbs]

Looking forward to our August trip, no plans to change anything.

You are of course free to stay home if somehow you feel safer there.

 

[Twilight Sparkle]

We will still go on our trip, but the joy of planning is not currently present for me. My heart is heavy right now. I have enough years on me to know that in time this feeling won't be so acute, but I am pretty sure I won't be able to see the GF without thinking of that precious child and his family. I do think I understand your feelings, and I hope you will feel joy again soon.

 

[Ziggie]

I am more practical. If I were heading to the GF, I'd simply add "keeping an eye out for gators (where necessary)" to my list of things to watch out for - and would enjoy my vacation as planned.

I'm a Floridian so we're fully aware of alligators (they actually climb up the grass behind our houses here... a little frightening to say the least). I even mentioned in another post that my cousin's dog was recently eaten by one that was about 10' long.

It sounds like you go a lot...it says in your signature over 550 trips. That is a lot and I love WDW. Maybe take a break and do something else?

Yes, yes... what you say does indeed have a lot to do with my "less than enthusiastic" feeling. We go all.the.time. It's like a 2nd home, seriously.

 

[wilkeliza]

If you are feeling this way know it is perfectly okay. Perhaps reschedule this trip and take some time to process your emotions. If you still feel like this after some time then perhaps find a therapist to help talk through these emotions. A lot has happened in a place you often go and it all is very tragic so you will need to process the emotions you are feeling.

 

[mousefanmichelle]

I was wondering if the recent tragedies would keep people away or not myself. Personally for me it seems every time I go to Orlando for a vacation someone dies. I was there when the child died at Epcot. I was there when the biking accident happened by the bus. At the offsite resort we stayed at on a different year, a young boy drowned in our resort pool while he vacationed with his aunt and uncle.

 

[uagirl]

If anything, the events have made Disney more magical for me. Disney is where I go to disconnect from the world and enjoy time with my kids and my husband. It's all made me more appreciative of the fact I have the luxury to do that. I know we will visit the GF in August and while there, I will stop and pray for Lane's family. I will also thank God that I have the opportunity to be there.

 

[Ziggie]

Looking forward to our August trip, no plans to change anything.

You are of course free to stay home if somehow you feel safer there.

It's not a question of safety.. it's a question of not feeling the "happy Disney spirit".

We will still go on our trip, but the joy of planning is not currently present for me. My heart is heavy right now. I have enough years on me to know that in time this feeling won't be so acute, but I am pretty sure I won't be able to see the GF without thinking of that precious child and his family. I do think I understand your feelings, and I hope you will feel joy again soon.

Thank you for your post TS, it was nice to read. My daughter was sitting on that same section of GF beach on Sunday night... along with her little one. Imo, I feel Disney will rework that entire area to help remove the sad memory (just my own thoughts).

 

[Allison]

Not at all.

 

[Ziggie]

If you are feeling this way know it is perfectly okay. Perhaps reschedule this trip and take some time to process your emotions. If you still feel like this after some time then perhaps find a therapist to help talk through these emotions. A lot has happened in a place you often go and it all is very tragic so you will need to process the emotions you are feeling.

((hugs))... thank you for your comforting post Wilkeliza...

I was wondering if the recent tragedies would keep people away or not myself. Personally for me it seems every time I go to Orlando for a vacation someone dies. I was there when the child died at Epcot. I was there when the biking accident happened by the bus. At the offsite resort we stayed at on a different year, a young boy drowned in our resort pool while he vacationed with his aunt and uncle.

I'm sorry you've had such sad experiences MFM ((hugs))

If anything, the events have made Disney more magical for me. Disney is where I go to disconnect from the world and enjoy time with my kids and my husband. It's all made me more appreciative of the fact I have the luxury to do that. I know we will visit the GF in August and while there, I will stop and pray for Lane's family. I will also thank God that I have the opportunity to be there.

Enjoy your stay UAG... and how lovely to say a prayer.

 

[Ziggie]

We arrived on June 7th, and we are headed to the airport now. This trip has been really sad. I don't think we will be back next summer. Maybe I will change my mind, but if you asked me today.....

(((hugs))) My heart goes out to you (((hugs)))

 

[CPanther95]

I was wondering if the recent tragedies would keep people away or not myself. Personally for me it seems every time I go to Orlando for a vacation someone dies. I was there when the child died at Epcot. I was there when the biking accident happened by the bus. At the offsite resort we stayed at on a different year, a young boy drowned in our resort pool while he vacationed with his aunt and uncle.

I'm sure there's no connection, but could you post when you plan on returning just in case?

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Our next trip to Disney is this August where we have reservations for a 1 bedroom villa at The Boardwalk (our home hotel. so to speak). But in light of everything that has happened recently (Pulse, Grimme, GF sadness), I'm just "not feeling" it. I find myself sitting here wondering if I should just cancel the entire trip. I think a big majority of it is tied to Disney itself (is the bloom off the rose for me just a little bit?) because I feel an accumulation of incidents has adversely affected my Disney spirit ... Children drowning at AofA and Pop Century, the Contemporary death 3 months ago, the boy losing his life in the bus incident... all of it seems to be getting to me.

Please.. I apologize... I don't mean to be doom and gloom.. but it's a feeling I just can't shake. I was just wondering if anyone else was having reservations about going to Disney this summer? Has anyone felt, even for a moment, like me?

It is OK to take a break.

 

[MSLRAC]

Nothing has really changed for us. We used to be a Disney bubble family and think nothing bad could ever happen at Disney. But before one of our trips, a little boy was bit by a venomous snake at one of the resorts while reaching for a toy he had dropped off the side of a walkway. The mom posted about it here and even showed pictures. That popped our bubble pretty quickly but it didn't make us not want to go. We still go but we are more cautious and aware of our surroundings.

Accidents happen and my heart breaks for the family that just lost their son but I think Disney does a phenomenal job keeping their parks safe and responding when an accident does happen.

 

[Ziggie]

I understand. Yes, my thoughts about our July trip are a bit somber now, mostly about staying safe from terrorists and wildlife. It is a different feeling from how eagerly I anticipated a carefree trip last year.

We're still going, my son doesn't know about these events, and I imagine I'll feel more excited as we get further in time from this bad news and closer to the trip.

Yes, you've hit on something Shanti... the "carefree" part. I've always felt carefree... surrounded by joy and Disney excitement! Now...it's just not there for me (at least, not right now).