Originally Posted By dzy76 We had a good October trip. The HMH was great as usual. The halloween decorations were very fun. The park was PACKED on the weekend. It being a three day weekend holiday really made a difference. I liked the halloween theme change for Space Mountain. Although I'm glad its not permanent. I would next time avoid the holiday weekend thing. It was so packed on Sunday you couldn't move through the crowds. And lets just say - there are TOO many strollers in the park. Overall the trip was good. Our meals were all good. We had a family tradgedy however, our mother passed away while we were there. She was sick for a long time but still was unexpected that week and very hard. I was glad we were with my Dad when it happened. Being at Disney when something like that happens is a blessing and hard at the same time. I want to say the the Candy Cane Inn was very supportive of all the faxing we had to do. They are a terrific place to stay.
Originally Posted By Tandelothien I'm so sorry for your loss dzy76, please know my thoughts are with you and your family.
Originally Posted By TXDISNEYNERD I'm very sorry to hear about your Mom's passing while you were at DL. Glad to hear you still had a nice trip. I am also glad to hear you enjoyed the CCI as I am staying there for my first time in December.
Originally Posted By dzy76 Thanks for the thoughts. It's weird to have to post about it, but I can't talk about my trip without acknowledging it either. You will love the CCI. Its a great place to stay. My favorite is the DLH, then the GC. Next is CCCI then Hojo. And will avoid holiday weekends from now on! Planning to take my boys in June. My youngest graduates and this will most likely be the last time I can get all 3 of them together for a trip. They are growing up and have their own lives. But they still love Disneyland. They all want to go!
Originally Posted By TINK-MOBILE Very Sorry to hear this sad news Dear Friend, it was wonderful to hear that you were treated so well by the Candy cane Inn, please accept our loving condolences and heartfelt prayers, bless you all, hugs from the tink-mobile and Snow White...oxox
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 dz76, I'm very sorry to hear of your moms passing. I fully understand that being in Disneyland and with your dad and family was a help. I think we were there the weekend after you and it was crowded but not crazy. I'm sure your boys will continue to join you for DLR trips Somehow ours manage to still make the time
Originally Posted By dzy76 Thanks so much everyone. I miss my mom everyday. She loved Disney, too. She and my Dad scrimped and saved a long time to take us the first time when we were kids. It truly is my favorite memory of my childhood. Thats one of the reasons I love Disney so much now. Every trip is special and the memories you have last a life-time.
