What to do??

[sdoll]

We are scheduled to travel with my DB, DSIL, and 3DN's in Feb. We have planned on renting a house off property. My DB and his family have purchased there airline tickets and while we have paid for our rental we could get our money back. My brother works for my dad and yesterday the bank closed his business down after 30 years. So my brother is out of a job. My DSIL is still wanting to go and although my brother knows they shouldn't I think he is afraid to tell her no. So today they said they might still go just not go to the parks and eat out. I would feel horrible if if they did that. How could I take my kids to the parks with a clear conscience knowing that they can not come. I think he should cancel he would be out some money for his tickets but I think he could get a voucher. I feel just feel so bad. My brother is a great guy unfortunatly my father is not as great of a guy and really made some stupid decisions. Am I horrible for thinking they should not go? I guess my theroy is they can go some other time when its right. This is so sad.

 

[leadfootlevi]

What are they going to do if they don't go to the parks or eat out? They're still going to have to eat. And, they'll still have to pay for lodging.

 

[snowywhite89]

We are scheduled to travel with my DB, DSIL, and 3DN's in Feb. We have planned on renting a house off property. My DB and his family have purchased there airline tickets and while we have paid for our rental we could get our money back. My brother works for my dad and yesterday the bank closed his business down after 30 years. So my brother is out of a job. My DSIL is still wanting to go and although my brother knows they shouldn't I think he is afraid to tell her no. So today they said they might still go just not go to the parks and eat out. I would feel horrible if if they did that. How could I take my kids to the parks with a clear conscience knowing that they can not come. I think he should cancel he would be out some money for his tickets but I think he could get a voucher. I feel just feel so bad. My brother is a great guy unfortunatly my father is not as great of a guy and really made some stupid decisions. Am I horrible for thinking they should not go? I guess my theroy is they can go some other time when its right. This is so sad.

What happens is they decide at the last minute to not go. How does that effect your trip?

Other than that it is their choice if they want to go. The air will be a huge part of the expense and they can't get their money back. Is it too late to get trip insurance?

 

[WDWisTheBest]

We are scheduled to travel with my DB, DSIL, and 3DN's in Feb. We have planned on renting a house off property. My DB and his family have purchased there airline tickets and while we have paid for our rental we could get our money back. My brother works for my dad and yesterday the bank closed his business down after 30 years. So my brother is out of a job. My DSIL is still wanting to go and although my brother knows they shouldn't I think he is afraid to tell her no. So today they said they might still go just not go to the parks and eat out. I would feel horrible if if they did that. How could I take my kids to the parks with a clear conscience knowing that they can not come. I think he should cancel he would be out some money for his tickets but I think he could get a voucher. I feel just feel so bad. My brother is a great guy unfortunatly my father is not as great of a guy and really made some stupid decisions. Am I horrible for thinking they should not go? I guess my theroy is they can go some other time when its right. This is so sad.

Tough, tough, tough. There is no clear cut answer to this family problem. I believe most posters would say that your brother and SIL have to make some difficult spending decisions.

 

[jessica52877]

I could easily go to disney and never step foot in a park and have a blast! There is tons of fun stuff to do for free and also the fun of just being at a vacation home would be a blast.

 

[usnuzuloose]

The question I would be asking myself which is more important? My families needs come first. I have been disappointed many times. I would prefer to know my family is being provided for over something that will be there next year. But that is me.

 

[LuLuO]

I would encourage them to try to get vouchers for the airline tickets. But if they insist on going, there's not much you can do but split up and go your seperate ways. They can have fun without going to the parks for sure, but I see where that would make you uncomfortable. But unless you want to buy them passes, I don't know that there is much you can do if they insist on going.

 

[HM]

Unless they bought with JetBlue or SWA or refundable tickets with another airline, it's not likely they'll get anything for cancelling their flights.

So sorry about the situation.

Could you all just vacation in a house in Orlando for the week? Spend time playing games, swimming in the pool, reading in the sun? No parks for anyone?

 

[tinkangell]

This is tough... I don't know if they will be able to get vouchers now, but they can try. Maybe, they still go there is a lot to do in Orlando like swimming and games. It might be best to set aside pride and out the family first. You alway spend more money than you expect when you go on vacation and it go on the credit card. Hang in there things will get better.