This man saved my Disney vacation!

[jbrycemfan]

It was my 1st day of my 1st visit to Disney World and I couldn't see my hand in front of my face! It all happened on the plane when someone hit me in the face with their luggage while stowing it above our seats. My eyeglass lenses popped out of my frame and I was blind! I continually worried about what i was going to do the rest of the flight, throughout my Disney Express transit from the airport all the way to the hotel. I didn't want the expense of renting a car to leave property and spend half a day to find an optical for repairs. Concierge gave me the phone number 732-500-1774 and told me to text 'HELP'. Within 15 minutes, I received a call, I told him my situation and he came to my hotel and fixed my eyeglasses right then and there for a minimal trip fee! I was ecstatic! I thanked him for saving my Disney vacation and he replied, "That's what I do!" I even had time to make it to see the fireworks that night! He said he can even get replacement contact lenses as long as the guest has a written prescription. I am not mentioning his name because I didn't get his permission but if you are reading this, Thank you for sprinkling your pixie dust and helping to make my Disney vacation everything I expected it to be!

 

[pooch]

and what, if anything, did the person who hit you with their luggage do for you? I hope you at least got a drink out of them!

 

[jbrycemfan]

and what, if anything, did the person who hit you with their luggage do for you? I hope you at least got a drink out of them!

She was elderly and very apologetic. Her luggage was too heavy for her to lift. The funny part was a gentleman offered to help her and she thankfully declined!

 

[jec6613]

She was elderly and very apologetic. Her luggage was too heavy for her to lift. The funny part was a gentleman offered to help her and she thankfully declined!

In order to be considered a proper carry-on, most airlines require you're able to lift it over your head unassisted.

 

[jbrycemfan]

In order to be considered a proper carry-on, most airlines require you're able to lift it over your head unassisted.

RIGHT??? It should be mandatory at check in for luggage lift tests!

 

[jec6613]

RIGHT??? It should be mandatory at check in for luggage lift tests!

I'm thinking a set of dumbbells at check-in. In order to be allowed a carry-on you need to do three overhead lifts of at least 50 lbs.

 

[becpee]

I'm thinking a set of dumbbells at check-in. In order to be allowed a carry-on you need to do three overhead lifts of at least 50 lbs.

I'm picturing the old lady lifting (and fluffing with every bend )

 

[ArielRae]

This is why our family always travels with a backup pair of glasses for each person. (We set aside the old glasses when we get new ones) You never know what is going to happen when your way from home.

For example DH and I didn't realize how strong and how high the waves could get at Typhoon Lagoon wave pool compared to our local wave pool. The first wave came and went right over our heads and both our glasses got pulled off. DH found my glasses after some time looking thru the water. Once I could see I finally found his. Luckily we had extra glasses back at the resort just incase we didn't find them.

 

[kamik86]

This is why our family always travels with a backup pair of glasses for each person. (We set aside the old glasses when we get new ones) You never know what is going to happen when your way from home.

For example DH and I didn't realize how strong and how high the waves could get at Typhoon Lagoon wave pool compared to our local wave pool. The first wave came and went right over our heads and both our glasses got pulled off. DH found my glasses after some time looking thru the water. Once I could see I finally found his. Luckily we had extra glasses back at the resort just incase we didn't find them.

Wow that is a good idea I should start doing that for my DH... we have a spare pair at home but we dont usually travel with them.

I'm not as worried about me... I can see without mine I just get headaches if I read too much (which isn't really necessary on vacation) but DH is blind without his.

 

[jec6613]

This is why our family always travels with a backup pair of glasses for each person. (We set aside the old glasses when we get new ones) You never know what is going to happen when your way from home.

I actually always buy two sets when my prescription changes - one cheaper more traditional that holds onto my face OK during rides or just manual work, and then a lightweight one that I wear most of the time (I work in IT so I sit at a desk 90% of the day). The cheaper pair stays in my car most of the time, but it goes into my briefcase when I park at an airport, which helps quite a bit.

I also have croakies for my sunglasses - nerdy, but Ray-Bans in my prescription aren't cheap!

 

[SFMommy]

I always travel with my old pair of prescription glasses. Last time we were at DLR, a small screw came out of my glasses while we were on the Mark Twain Riverboat and the glass piece just popped out! Luckily it was our last attraction before heading back to the resort for a rest and swim. I used my back-up pair the rest of the trip and had the screw replaced when I got home. It would have ruined my trip if I didn't have another pair!

 

[GoofyforDisney3]

I've read that the front desk has small repair kits available. I bet Guest Services in the park would have something also. A loose screw can happen to anyone.

 

[hsmamato2]

In order to be considered a proper carry-on, most airlines require you're able to lift it over your head unassisted.

ah,one of my travel peeves..... people who drag a BIG heavy bag onto the plane,and thencan't get it into the overhead. Usually someone offers to do it for them, but I absolutely refuse- I am hoping the FA's make them gate check their dumb bags. Happens every single flight I am on.

 

[MataHari22]

For the people that want travelers to be able to lift their bags up over their heads, did you ever stop and think that some may have a physical disability, and it's not just that their bags are over size or over the weight limit? Unfortunately, due to some serious medical issues, I cannot even lift my own right arm above my head, without even having any weight on it, and it's my dominant hand. (I'm tiny, and the suitcase probably weighs almost half of what I do.) I have problems just trying to handle a gallon of milk, which is only 8 lbs, never mind my suitcase. It sucks.

To the OP, thank goodness you didn't get a broken nose, or eye damage, etc.

 

[hsmamato2]

For the people that want travelers to be able to lift their bags up over their heads, did you ever stop and think that some may have a physical disability, and it's not just that their bags are over size or over the weight limit? Unfortunately, due to some serious medical issues, I cannot even lift my own right arm above my head, without even having any weight on it, and it's my dominant hand. (I'm tiny, and the suitcase probably weighs almost half of what I do.) I have problems just trying to handle a gallon of milk, which is only 8 lbs, never mind my suitcase. It sucks.

To the OP, thank goodness you didn't get a broken nose, or eye damage, etc.

Yes, I do think of that- b/c I have the same issues lifting heavy items over my head.... that is why I CHECK my suitcase. That's what I mean! If someones suitcase had smashed me in the face you can bet I would be getting their insurance info and filing a claim later. The one time I brought my 'within reg. size' carryon with me was when I had my teen son traveling with me,and he knew ahead of time that he needed to lift it up/down for me. Otherwise,my point stands. Check your bags if you can't handle them. I keep my small backpack with me and my necessities on the floor near my seat.

 

[MataHari22]

Yes, I do think of that- b/c I have the same issues lifting heavy items over my head.... that is why I CHECK my suitcase. That's what I mean! If someones suitcase had smashed me in the face you can bet I would be getting their insurance info and filing a claim later. The one time I brought my 'within reg. size' carryon with me was when I had my teen son traveling with me,and he knew ahead of time that he needed to lift it up/down for me. Otherwise,my point stands. Check your bags if you can't handle them. I keep my small backpack with me and my necessities on the floor near my seat.

I don't check my bag (and will not do so), but my travel companion, or a flight attendant or very nice gentleman has always very happily placed my bag in the overhead for me and has taken it down for me.

 

[wdw penny girl]

I don't check my bag (and will not do so), but my travel companion, or a flight attendant or very nice gentleman has always very happily placed my bag in the overhead for me and has taken it down for me.

If you REFUSE to check a bag and can't lift it into the overhead compartment, may I suggest you invest in a bag that fits under the seat in front of you. I don't have any physical issues and I have 3 of these types of bags. Since I travel with my young children to visit my parents several times a year, I find them convenient, easy to handle and accessible during the flight. Just a suggestion.

 

[LovesTimone]

I am a bit of a over packer, which I own...

So I have lots of extra's things that I bring when traveling, DH wears contacts and has a good pair of glasses, and about 15 pairs of readers everywhere, and I just wear readers. So I always make sure to have extras for both of us. We both have had to use the extras a few times.

I picked up an eye glass repair kit, and package of little screws, at Walgreen's for a couple of bucks, and keep it in my handbag or day bag and DH has one he carries in his shave kit. On a bus one afternoon heading back to the resort, I noticed a gentleman holding his glasses and one of the arms. I offered to for him to use my kit, and by the time we got to the resort he had fixed his glasses, and stayed on the bus to go back to the park.

As far as the check bag goes, and loading it into the overhead. No easy solution for this problem. But if your in the aisle seat, beware....

 

[PixieDustandEeyore]

For the people that want travelers to be able to lift their bags up over their heads, did you ever stop and think that some may have a physical disability, and it's not just that their bags are over size or over the weight limit? Unfortunately, due to some serious medical issues, I cannot even lift my own right arm above my head, without even having any weight on it, and it's my dominant hand. (I'm tiny, and the suitcase probably weighs almost half of what I do.) I have problems just trying to handle a gallon of milk, which is only 8 lbs, never mind my suitcase. It sucks.

To the OP, thank goodness you didn't get a broken nose, or eye damage, etc.

I totally hear you BUT the Flight Attendants dont have to help you lift the bag. I had crushed all the ligaments in my wrist and was casted for a long time I flew to San Francisco and at each gate they said the flight attendants arent required to life the bag for me if its too heavy for me. Thankfully they did or a nice person offered to help. On the way back they offered to gate check for me to save me the hassle which I took them up on. But I flew alot with a cast on unable to lift my bag (I even kept it SUPER light just my laptop and some charge cords) and was told that at most gates