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Would you go back on holiday straight away?

80 replies

Year6teacher754 · 22/04/2020 08:09

We had a holiday to Walt Disney World In Florida booked for this April. Obviously we have got a refund on the holiday. We have told our children that we will rebook and go as soon as we can fly there and Walt Disney World has reopened. According to my brother, this is irresponsible of us and extremely dangerous! Ffs, how is it irresponsible?

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Sunshinesky1981 · 22/04/2020 13:54

We are supposed to be going to Disney World in August. 3 weeks on site split between Disney and Universal. Am starting to hope it remains shut, and flights don't go, as dont want to pay full price for what will be a reduced experience. If I can get a refund for most if the cost then in all honesty we may delay going until 2022. Next year is the 50th anniversary, and we were avoiding that as it was looking to be massively busy, add in that there may still be restrictions for pre shows on rides, character meets, parades and fire works and I'm not sure it would be worth it for us. Will also have to watch what happens with flight costs, if Disney offer free dining for next year, and how insurance will work.

PinkSparklyPussyCat · 22/04/2020 14:03

We’ve booked to go to Florida in September 21. I checked my travel insurance and while we’re not covered for cancellation due to Covid-19 we are covered if we are I’ll while we are there.

We can cancel up to 84 days before we’re due to go and only lose our deposit so we’ll review then. We’ve also insured our Disney tickets and can cancel them at any time.

okiedokieme · 22/04/2020 14:03

I would be tempted to go sooner rather than later in the hope if others staying away so it's quieter.

LucheroTena · 22/04/2020 14:06

The virus doesn’t bother me plus we’ve had it but the closure of places (restaurants and so on) would.

mumwon · 22/04/2020 14:20

not only will flights, accommodation & entry fees go up (& I expect food & restaurants) the insurance will probably go through the roof & it wont cover coronavirus etc
You may find it more difficult to get money back if trip is stopped & if you get stuck ...

Starferry · 22/04/2020 14:35

Most definitely! We're healthy and not wanting to live in fear of catching the virus. If flights are going and we can get accomodation then we will be going to Poland in August (flights already booked) From the news today it looks like Poland are looking to start reopening hotels in the second half of may. It's my birthplace and though I have no family left there I would be more than happy to enjoy just being away for a week - even if not everything is open.

teenagetantrums · 22/04/2020 14:41

Yes l would. We went to canaries in march. Coronviris was just in Italy really then. I could see lockdown coming here and am glad l got a holiday. We were planning Spain in September l can't see that happening but if hotels are open we will go providing of course we can get travel insurance so it's all probably a pipe dream

PuffinShop · 22/04/2020 14:55

Unless my flights are cancelled or there are restrictions meaning we can't cross international borders, I'll be going to France in July with my parents, DP and children. I appreciate that there is a chance it won't be possible, but I haven't abandoned all hope yet. I don't care about restaurants etc as long as supermarkets are open and accommodation isn't an issue as we'd be staying in a family member's house.

Just get some sunshine, relax in the pool, walk in the woods, go for bike rides, see my parents again. We don't need anything touristy to be open apart from the actual airports and car hire. We're 100% going to go if we are allowed.

Iamclearlyamug · 22/04/2020 16:25

The second there are flights available I'll be on one - I've already been separated from my fiance for 2 months, I won't have it being a day longer than necessary

Devlesko · 22/04/2020 16:37

I think you should go as soon as you can, as you've told the kids.
Don't forget your masks and your coffins, as Trump can't be trusted to keep his country safe.
If it means less of us dying, go for it.
I've never been happier that so many people can't wait to go on holiday.
Will they be counted in our figures or those of the places they visit though.

DBML · 22/04/2020 17:13

Op, my holiday insurance does not cover for cancellation due to the coronavirus pandemic. But it does cover if we got sick whilst abroad, therefore eliminating the need to worry about thousands of pounds worth of hospital treatment. Check your insurance before making any decisions.

For those worrying about going to Disney next year (50th Anniversary), I must warn you that there is no such thing as a quiet day at WDW anymore. My parents have paid for us to go numerous times these past few years and last summer at Disney World was comparable to Christmases I’ve spend there in the past. It was heaving. The trick is not to spend full days at Disney. Head to a park early, leave and go somewhere for lunch, before spending the afternoon by the pool (if it isn’t storming). Alternatively have a pool morning and head to the parks later in the afternoon for evening fast pass and fireworks. A full day at Disney is tiring, busy and takes a little of the fun away.

For people who are advise against going, that’s your choice and I absolutely get it. But comments like ‘don’t forget your coffin’ are ridiculous. For a start, covid-19 is a mild illness for most people (and if you catch it whilst there op, you are more likely to show symptoms when you get back). It’s down to choice and personally I am not looking to put my life on hold for a year or two.

As for Disney not opening fully or not having shows etc, I can’t see it myself. Disney is one big crowd with or without the shows. If they didn’t have crowds or queues, it would be impossible to open. They are more likely to have some form of screening at the gates eg. Temperature checks and handing out masks before you enter.

If you can go and want to go (and can get appropriate insurance), then enjoy.

HasaDigaEebowai · 22/04/2020 23:05

Well Newsnight has just been showing Chris Whitty at the press conference saying that social distancing is going to be with us until we have a vaccine or a cure and both are more than a year away. So Disney will be a very different experience for some time yet or if they don't implement social distancing, will carry real risks

Hairytriker · 22/04/2020 23:09

Hasa, it’s not so much what they do in Disney as the US might not follow our path. I’m not sure how people can still socially distance in a UK airport and on a plane. It’s impossible.

Toohardtofindaproperusername · 22/04/2020 23:14

Going to usa at moment would be like deciding you want a holiday in London. Trump ... healthcare and Us culture of guns, freedom ... . And covid. Lethal, absolutely lethal mix. No one in right mind would be going there .. Or be trusting that it is safe to be there, for a very long time. Im with your brother.
New Zealand. China... ... Maybe safer if u value life

Nighting · 22/04/2020 23:22

Hilarious.

No one's going on holiday.

Going to Florida will be as affordable (and sensible) as it was in 1513.

Nixen · 22/04/2020 23:31

@Devlesko you sound like you need a holiday mate

Carbosug · 23/04/2020 06:11

Coronavirus was not just in Italy in March and people who still insisted on holidaying abroad until the last minute before lockdow were selfish and irresponsible.

KatherineJaneway · 23/04/2020 06:14

I'd be more concerned about being able to buy watertight travel insurance to cover me if I came down with the virus when in the US.

Cherrysherbet · 23/04/2020 06:20

Unfortunately because of corona, we won’t be able to afford a holiday for years anyway. We’ve always had a holiday at least once a year. Life will be so different for many people after this.

We are lucky in the grand scheme of things though.

Stellamboscha · 23/04/2020 06:20

Going to Florida will be as affordable (and sensible) as it was in 1513.
GrinGrin

Tigresswoods · 23/04/2020 06:35

I said this on another thread a few weeks back but.... supply & demand!!! Do you really think the cost of your holiday will be the same as before?

Figgygal · 23/04/2020 07:22

I’m desperate to get away even in this country but I’m pretty much writing the whole year off
Flying is going to be restricted in some way for a long time
I also expect flying to become unaffordable
Things are not just going to snap back as it was - what’s the point booking to go somewhere if there are restrictions or places aren’t open at all

Covid also isn’t just going to disappear overnight so there’s the risk of a killer virus to contend with too and my desire to avoid it for me and the kids overrides my need for holidays for now

I think it’s pretty naive to think the world isnt going to be a different place for quite some time

ponchek · 23/04/2020 07:25

Yeah I'm with anyfucker - you wouldn't/WON'T see me for dust, either!! Although I'll be heading for a virus-free island rather than the US.

Lovinglockdownlife · 23/04/2020 07:26

I would but I don’t live in fear of the virus

Hadenoughfornow · 23/04/2020 07:34

I wouldn't go until everything is opened.

We are booked to Spain in August and we will cancel. (Only lose deposit)

Even if we could go i can't see how we can socially distance in a pool. Its not the type of holiday I would much rather go somewhere in the UK, even its day trips (only if its allowed of course)