Originally Posted By momof4boys We are already very cautious about letting Nathan get overexerted or dehydrated because of his heart. Yeah, our pool was a big discussion with his doctors. Our pool doesn't have a deep end and I am literally right next to him at all times. I can easily lift him out since he is still so young. Our pool "work out" is extremely good for his heart. I would hate to have to give it up- hopefully we've covered the seizure risks in the pool. Our church has a big pool party at the big public pool every summer. He's already talking about jumping off the diving board. I haven't had the heart to tell him yet that isn't going to happen. Or that he can't use the pool or water slide on the cruise. Life is so unfair- we already have to limit so much from him because of his heart. But I keep telling myself, things could be worse.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 My son had a mild seizure in the pool once. Luckily he was with Dad! We have an above ground pool that he just loves. He doesn't swim, just kind of walks around and smiles a lot. I love to get it with him and float around on a tube, but I am always afraid to close my eyes and relax! He'd stay in there all day. When I have to get out to go to work or cook dinner or even to run to the restroom, I have to get someone to come and keep watch, preferably in the pool! These things come on so fast! Today is my day to call Hojos and ask about any new discounts, such as the ent. rate. Every Friday, like clock work, I call to see if anything less expensive is available. I wonder if they have caller ID? lol We stay for 2 weeks every summer, if the price doesn't go down, I have to knock some days off. (I haven't got a flight yet, either. So, I can change the dates.) It's the two weeks that get me through the year! (If I don't post, it means no good news...)
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Still no word from Willie. I thought I would have heard by now since I didn't get an out of office response. That's a bummer! In the meantime, I had to make some sort of reservation. I checked out all the prices: Hojos - $134.00 Candy Cane - $134.00 free breakfast/shuttle Embassy Suites - $139.00 free breakfast Hubby said for the almost the same rate we might as well stay at Embassy, however, I was leaning towards Candy Cane so if I didn't feel well I could hop the shuttle back to the hotel room so they could stay in the park. My hubby then said THAT wasn't an issue because if I didn't feel well we were ALL going back to the room. *sigh* I told him that was what cell phones were for, but he wasn't going for it. At least we have some kind of reservation. I was really hoping Willie might come through for us. This little "adventure" of mine just shot our vacation budget all to pieces!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Do you have an AP? I got the AP rate at Hojos for $109. (on the internet.) It gives us 15% off. When I called today they said that was still the best rate. I was really getting hopeful b/c she had me on hold for a few minutes, usually they say "no" right away! I just had another disappointment. Southwest Ding finally had a great offer from Philly to LA, the dates listed were like the entire month of Aug. Unfortunately, nothing was available for any of the dates I tried.
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 Oh, I forgot to mention the code for the AP rate at Hojos is LNAP.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Thanks for the tip! We do have the AP. I think I will still hold out for the entertainment rate. I can always cancel our other reservation. For the cost difference we get a hot meal in the morning, which would easily cost us that or more in the park. LOL, plus I love room service. hehehe--- even if it is just giving my husband my breakfast order along with puppy dog eyes and a pouty look that says, "I'm hungry."
Originally Posted By velo mickey- didn't we all get the ent. rate last year for the end of July/beginning of Aug? I think it was you that let us all know - altho the rate wasn't released until around the end of June or so. So, there's still hope I think!
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Thanks velo! Actually, last year I got it for Thanksgiving week. I don't think I made any ressies in July --- I know we didn't go (not that I couldn't have been planning something, I always HOPE to go!) LOL
Originally Posted By mickeynewe Still no email from Willie. I think I'm giving up at this point from hearing back from him. Called for rates again today. Queen Double Beds are at $129 a night. The gentleman in in-house reservations said it wasn't likely the $54 rate would be available for the summer. I'll still keep checking back and post here if successful. I believe Tinkerbell is going to do the same.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 >>>even if it is just giving my husband my breakfast order along with puppy dog eyes and a pouty look that says, "I'm hungry."<<< LOL! My DH knows that look too well. It kills me how he can be ready to walk out the door in 2 minutes while I am still thinking about getting ready! I'm sorry your trip was cancelled This may sound weird but in a way you had really good timing! You could have had the seizure while on vacation, now you get to plan another trip. I hope you get your good rates, if not at least you can have "room service breakfast"
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 SuzieQ has mentioned before that there are 2 Embassy Suites in the DLR area. You might want to check into which one you are looking at (if you haven't already thought of it Also, we noticed an Embassy Suites oversized van in the dropoff area at DLR so you may have that option.
Originally Posted By mickeynewe When we stay at Embassy Suites, it is the one on Harbor that is actually in Garden Grove close to Target. We stayed at the one on Frontera once and didn't care for it. I'm not sure where the other one is located? Thanks for the good wishes amazedncal2. And you are right, better it happened BEFORE we got down there! That would have been horrible!
Originally Posted By Tinkerbell819 I just made my weekly call asking inquiring about a lower rate. I was told the rates have gone up. I'm trying to decide about changing the dates now...
Originally Posted By DJ7K That is a real bummer, Mickeynewe. It really stinks when you looked forward to something like that for so long and suddenly stuff like this happens. Myself and my Sister have both recently experienced this feeling last weekend. Hopefully it's a little blessing in disguise if it's for your health though With that said, I truly hope you get to make up for this sudden change of events by having a great time when you get to make it later this summer! I hope to be there myself as well sometime before the summer ends - heck before this month ends!
