Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Our trip is only 26 days away! Yippee!!! I'm taking my sister to celebrate her current cancer-free status. Anyway...here's my question: It will be so much easier for her if we can save a few steps during the day. When I made the reservation, I requested BLDG. 14 at POR. Does it help to FAX the request once more before arrival? Or...do they just get annoyed if a guest does that? Thanks!
Originally Posted By Labuda I'd go ahead and send a fax 3 or 4 days prior to arrival (see Deb Wills' site for the #) and note WHY you're making the request.
Originally Posted By jkayjs I believe if it is for medical reasons they will guarentee your request. I have read elsewhere from some CM that there are so many faxes anymore they don't always read them. I don't know if this is true or not but maybe a phone call a few days before might be better. Tell the CM why you requested that bldg and use the term recovering as that conveys that she still has some needs. And let me add congratulations on your sisters current status. As a health care professional I don't always get to see an up side to this dreadful disease. Have a magical time.
Originally Posted By MrToadWildRider I don't know about the room but that's great to hear that your sister is cancer free! Have fun!
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 Thanks all! It has been a long road...she was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer...one of the worst. After two surgeries and over a year of chemo...they find no trace of the cancer! She was in a clinical trial and perhaps that made a difference. She has one more minor surgery next week...just to repair the muscle wall where they made the incision. Anyway...we're enjoying life NOW!!! Nobody knows what's around the corner, eh? I heard that some of the resorts no longer even accept FAXes...not sure about POR. Perhaps calling a couple of days prior to arrival would be a good idea, just to double-check things. I will tell them of the situation; I just requested at the time of reservation...didn't go into any details.
Originally Posted By jkayjs Absolutely call than. We always request ground floor close to transportation when we take my mother with breathing problems. They always send me the res info with guaranteed medical next to my request. Since she may still be sore from her upcoming surg the closer the better. Just a note- take zip lock bags for ice and those Thermal patches(that heat up when opened)for any aches and pains she may experience. If she finds she tires to easy you may want to reserve a wheelchair for her at the resort at the same time you call about the room. It is no charge(1st come basis) and you can take it everywhere on property. You are always first on buses as well. This would reserve her strength for getting on and off rides and let her walk at her own pace and rest in the chair when needed. This may not be something you need or want but just thought I'ld share the info just in case as it worked so well for us. Make lots of great memories.
Originally Posted By stitchcrazy 1Gee1 - that has got to be the best reason for a trip to WDW! Hooray and congratulations and best wishes to you and to your sister, hope you have a great trip!
Originally Posted By trailsend Oh, wow, have a wonderful, crazy, happy, carefree, super, duper time!!! Hooray for your sister!!! ºOº
Originally Posted By SuzieQ Disney is the way to celebrate! Our extended family took a Disney Cruise in January to celebrate my dad's successful surgery for esophageal cancer. It was great!!
Originally Posted By 1Gee1 ^^^What better way to celebrate than with Disney magic, eh? How wonderful for your dad SuzieQ! >>>"a wonderful, crazy, happy, carefree, super, duper time!!!"<<< That's exactly what we have planned! I've made dining and show reservations so we have some exciting things in store for us. She hasn't been there since the early 80s, so there will be a lot to see. Makin' memories...that's what it's all about!!! jkayjs...thanks for all the thoughtful suggestions!! :^)
Originally Posted By Crazy4WDW I also requested building 14 for my trip last month and my request was honored with no problem. Have a fab time and give us a trip report when you come back!
