Thanks to the Walt Disney company

[Kaed]

I wasn't sure where to post this, but this seemed as good a place as any....


In August I suffered an incredibly devastating loss. My 33 year old husband suddenly passed away. Our last vacation as a family with his daughter was to Disney World last year for her birthday. It was the best vacation ever and magical in so very many ways. It was her 8th birthday. I am so glad that that birthday will be memorable to her for more than the fact that it was the last one with her father.

What I really want to thank Disney for is this. We had purchased 8 day passes for our trip and only used 6. We added 2 more days and no expiration before leaving. This left us with 4 days and 4 or 5 plus options on each pass. I contacted Disney and they agreed to issue a new pass to me that I could give to anyone that I want. It expires in 2030, so that gives me 24 years to use it. Once the first use happens it will be bio-metrically linked to the new person. The best thing is that they allowed me to keep my husband's pass / room key as a memento.

Losing him has been an awful road, but I was impressed that the Disney company didn't add a roadblock....they made an awful experience a little easier.

I just wanted to share that with you all as an FYI and kudos.....

 

[phisigprincess]

Oh wow. I'm so sorry about your loss, but I'm glad that Disney made it easier for you by allowing you to keep his card.

 

[jfritz]

My heart goes out to you. What a devastating loss this is for you and such a young age. I'm glad Disney threw a little pixie dust your way to help your road be a little smoother.

 

[OhMari]

Ah, I don't know what else to say. I'm glad WDW sent you that special ticket.

 

[ppiew]

My heart goes out to you regarding your loss. But I also want to thank you for taking the time to share with us the positive response you received from Disney. The complainers and whiners are always about, but to take time after a grievous loss to be grateful for the 'small' things is what a good life is about. May your future have many roses and no more thorns.

 

[a*lil*bit*goofy]

as ppiew said, i am so sorry for your loss.

and i thank you for sharing a magical moment for the rest of us, thats wonderful that disney was able to help you out so.

best wishes to you

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thank you for sharing your piece of the magic, Kaed, and a sincere message of condolences to you and family.

 

[Plutofan1]

I am truely sorry for your loss. It's tough to deal with but I'm glad that Disney made it a little easier for you. Good luck to you and your family.

 

[Vickie46]

I am so sorry... I am glad Disney helped you with his card.. and best of all.. you were able to keep his.. I can understand why you wanted to keep it.. I would too... prayers and pixie dust to you and your daughter!

 

[sugarpie]

I'm so sorry for your loss. And his poor daughter. That's heartbreaking for a child to experience that kind of loss at such a young age.

 

[matt&jakesmom]

Thank for your sharing your post and so sorry for your loss. His memory will be alive within you and his daughter. May you have the strength and courage to continue to live each day.

 

[sfbank]

Thanks for sharing the kindness you received from Disney and very sorry for your loss. Take care

 

[pooh2001]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Our prayers go out to you.
Please remember WDW as happy times with your DH.
God Bless you and your family.

 

[bjakmom]

kaed - so sorry for your loss
Thanks for sharing disney's positive response. My beloved DBinL died suddenly 3 years ago before a planned first trip to WDW for my little DNeph. We all made the trip the following year, and he and I have found such a "happy place" for ourselves over these years (and we give DSis a bit of a break to herself ) - planning our trips and the fun and magic we experience while taking them have helped to get us through some very rough times - hope you and your StpDD will also find some joy on your return trips.

 

[mickyzzzzz05]

I am sorry for your loss. I am so glad that your family had a wonderful vacation at WDW and also that Disney handled your pass situation so well. It shows understanding and caring.

 

[GC&S]

I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even begin to imagine what you have been through and what you are going through. Thanks for sharing your story and the postive things Disney did for you.

 

[Mickeyistheman]

I too am so very sorry for your loss.

So many complain about what Disney "didn't" do for them. Thank you for showing all of us that in the hardest of times, Disney really does still sparkle and shower those who truly need a bit of

 

[DebIreland]

I'm so sorry for your loss.

 

[danalee]

I am so very sorry for your loss, my family and I will keep you and yours in our prayers. God Bless

 

[ppiew]

This may not be the reply you hoped for, but my father died when he was 32 - he was only ill for 6 weeks until his death! I wasn't born until 2 months later so I never met him. Cherish your memories and your dreams, and remind family of the loss. I am now a 67 yr old grandmother and I keep a photo of my father above my computer and I never hesitate to remind my granddaughters of their great grandfather even though I never knew him. Best of love and wishes to you and to yours for always!