I have a family member who is dealing with the same level of anxiety. I can feel my level of anxiety increase rapidly by reading comments on articles or social media--so I deleted my facebook account (and so did my relative) and I limit my news time. I was hoping the Dis would be a nice escape...
I'll try.
We go to WDW every other month and very seldom do the four of us come home healthy.
Usually sporting some kind of leg rash, gastro upset, allergy from the flowers, or flu like symptoms.
Being AP holders, we're hooked. Fight or flight.
We took meds for allergies, brought our own snacks, bottled water, etc. Walked 2 miles everyday to build up for walking at WDW. Everyone came back healthy.
A week later I came down with a stomach ailment that after 4 months of barely leaving my bathroom, put me in the hospital for 4 days.
I never found out what made me sick and I had every test that 3 different specialist could give.
Mayo Clinic was my only option if I didn't get better.
I did get better. I lost 40 lbs. from being sick.
After that, I am careful with everything I eat and only drink bottled water.
Now, did I get this at Disney? Maybe, can't say for sure.
If I did get sick at WDW, would it keep me from it? No.
In 2 hrs we will be heading to WDW.
This will be our first stay (2 nights) at our home resort of SSR.
I was shocked that it was available 2 weeks ago. All the resort studios were wait listed. The preferred studios remodels at SSR opened up, and I jumped on it. FL school spring break is this week.
I need to keep reminding myself, just live one day at a time. Breathe.
Be kind to the fellow travelers at Disney who are afraid of getting sick. It may be their first time.
I'm sad for those who won't be able to "make a wish" for their only time.
Thanks to all who posted. I love the Dis family.
BTW my favorite thing to do at WDW ~ our 7yr granddaughter talking to people. She's enchanting!