Trip Report Something happened on the way to Florida

Howdy one and Y'all
I know it's early for a pre-trip but what the heck i have been counting this down since last year.
This time we have decided to forgo our normal May time slot and venture over the pond in October.
The who ?
Me and Mrs Ferret (Matt and Donna)

Why October ?
Well we wanted to meet up with some friends of ours that are there at that time and we have always wanted to go at halloween time but work has always been an issue.
Well this Christmas i surprised Mrs Ferret with the paperwork on christmas day having already okayed the time off with her boss and sorted out the holiday.
Where ?
We are going back to Port Orleans Riverside as we liked the resort last time and the boat to Downtown Disney Springs is an absolute godsend to us.
Here is the rough breakdown of our planned trip so far,
October 15th . Depart our rock for Gatwick
October 16th . Depart Gatwick for the sunshine state, Get hire car,Check in and proceed to Downtown.
October 17th . Universal Studios daytime . MNSSHP nighttime (no dining reservations)
October 18th . Animal Kingdom.
October 19th . MGM studios ( MSDAHAV )
October 20th .Magic Kingdom (Liberty tree tavern lunch)
October 21st .Animal Kingdom (Boma dinner)
October 22nd . Shopping ( Boma Breakfast)
October 23rd . Universal Studios (dinner at Skipper canteen)
October 24th .EPCOT (Teppan Edo )
October 25th .Magic Kingdom ( Crystal palace breakfast)
October 26th .(Raglan road dinner)
October 27th .MGM (Chef Mickeys breakfast)
October 28th .Magic Kingdom ? ( O'hana dinner)
October 29th .Animal Kingdom/EPCOT (Boma breakfast)
October 30th . Depart Florida
October 31st . Arrive at Gatwick and transfer to rockhopper airlines to get home

All the above is subject to change except the flights.

 

[93boomer]

This was the sun at midday. Taken from my island on the day we were left Gatwick (twice ( so far))
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Wow!!!

 

[Longers]

Patiently waiting for the rest ....... but need an update soon please!

 

[King Racoon 77]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

 

[Longers]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

Nooooooooo, this is not good!

 

[Rista1313]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

Oh no! I hope the person was ok in the end.

 

[Figgy1]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

That can't be right! I even made sure to check the contents of my cup to make sure it was just coffee. I must reread after some wine

 

[LieutLaww]

I had the canneloni too, I really enjoyed it

 

[Cesar R M]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

sweet heavens.. really?

 

[Tiggertoo56]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

Oh no, not another issue for you!

 

[12in12]

Sounds like you had very bad luck with your flight.
At least you weren't the person with the medical emergency.

 

[Gurt]

im starting to wonder if you ever make it to Florida

 

[King Racoon 77]

Florida here we come … maybe ?



“This is your co-pilot, Just to keep you informed we will be diverting to Bermuda as we have a very sick child on board”



Soooo about an hour later we found ourselves touching down in Bermuda and taxiing up to a teeny tiny airport building .

The young child was quickly taken from the plane and onto a waiting ambulance.

The captain came over the intercom to explain that they were in conference with head offices in the UK and USA to figure out what to do next. We couldn’t leave the plane at the moment as there had been a scheduled flight in just behind us and that had priority to de-plane first and the airport wasn’t large enough to hold all passengers off both flights in the arrivals without being over the fire regulations.

Whilst we were waiting in the plane the co-pilot came down and did the rounds informing everyone that as soon as something was decided we would know straight away. He also said in 27 years of flying he had never been on a flight that had been turned around and had a medical emergency.

The decision was made to disembark the passengers off the plane and fly us out the next day.

Thus followed a queue at immigration followed by a queue at the luggage belts and a queue at immigration to get into the queue for the taxi’s.

We got the last two seats in one and were whisked off to the Fairmont Southampton.

At least in Bermuda they drive on the correct side of the road.

Once at the hotel we were checked in very promptly and soon found our room.

We ordered a burger and fries from room service and that was soon delivered.

We quickly called Port Orleans to explain the situation and they said it was not a problem and would hold our room for the next day.

Once we had eaten we quickly settled down for the night as we had been on the plane for around 13 to 14 hours and been awake for over 24.

 

[King Racoon 77]

here is the view from our hotel balcony when we arrived

 

[Songbird76]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

You ate something GREEN??? VEGGIES?? @figmentfan423 will be so proud of you! And you even survived to tell the tale! How was it?

 

[12in12]

At least you can check Bermuda of your list of places you haven't visited.
I feel for that family whose child got so ill that they had to do an emergency landing. I hope they are okay.

 

[MinnieM123]

Staying in Bermuda was actually nice, for a layover. I've been to Bermuda (quite a few years ago) and the island was lovely.

 

[Pixieish]

Florida here we come Part 2.



So after yet another another take off from Gatwick we headed of into the blue yonder once more. We settled into our seats and tried Cars 3 once more. A while later we waved goodbye to Ireland and breathed a small sigh of relief.

After the first movie we chose different films. I went for Collosal which is an interesting film with some nice twists. Donna watched The Gifted which she said was very good.

Lunch came around during the second film and we both had the spinach and ricotta canneloni veggie dish. Yes @figmentfan423 you did read that right.

The flight was going great and there was little to no turbulence. With about 2-3 hours to go the intercom came to life once more.



“This is your captain speaking.We regret to inform you that due to an onboard medical emergency we are going to have to divert the flight. As soon as we know any more details as to where we are diverting we will let you know”

Florida here we come … maybe ?



“This is your co-pilot, Just to keep you informed we will be diverting to Bermuda as we have a very sick child on board”



Soooo about an hour later we found ourselves touching down in Bermuda and taxiing up to a teeny tiny airport building .
View attachment 247483

The young child was quickly taken from the plane and onto a waiting ambulance.
View attachment 247484
The captain came over the intercom to explain that they were in conference with head offices in the UK and USA to figure out what to do next. We couldn’t leave the plane at the moment as there had been a scheduled flight in just behind us and that had priority to de-plane first and the airport wasn’t large enough to hold all passengers off both flights in the arrivals without being over the fire regulations.

Whilst we were waiting in the plane the co-pilot came down and did the rounds informing everyone that as soon as something was decided we would know straight away. He also said in 27 years of flying he had never been on a flight that had been turned around and had a medical emergency.

The decision was made to disembark the passengers off the plane and fly us out the next day.

Thus followed a queue at immigration followed by a queue at the luggage belts and a queue at immigration to get into the queue for the taxi’s.

We got the last two seats in one and were whisked off to the Fairmont Southampton.
View attachment 247487
At least in Bermuda they drive on the correct side of the road.

Once at the hotel we were checked in very promptly and soon found our room.
View attachment 247486

We ordered a burger and fries from room service and that was soon delivered.
View attachment 247485

We quickly called Port Orleans to explain the situation and they said it was not a problem and would hold our room for the next day.

Once we had eaten we quickly settled down for the night as we had been on the plane for around 13 to 14 hours and been awake for over 24.

OMG...the odds of both being turned around and then having to make a landing for a passenger must be astronomical! I can think of WAY worse places to have to spend a night due to a layover...
Veggies for the win!

 

[93boomer]

Florida here we come … maybe ?



“This is your co-pilot, Just to keep you informed we will be diverting to Bermuda as we have a very sick child on board”



Soooo about an hour later we found ourselves touching down in Bermuda and taxiing up to a teeny tiny airport building .
View attachment 247483

The young child was quickly taken from the plane and onto a waiting ambulance.
View attachment 247484
The captain came over the intercom to explain that they were in conference with head offices in the UK and USA to figure out what to do next. We couldn’t leave the plane at the moment as there had been a scheduled flight in just behind us and that had priority to de-plane first and the airport wasn’t large enough to hold all passengers off both flights in the arrivals without being over the fire regulations.

Whilst we were waiting in the plane the co-pilot came down and did the rounds informing everyone that as soon as something was decided we would know straight away. He also said in 27 years of flying he had never been on a flight that had been turned around and had a medical emergency.

The decision was made to disembark the passengers off the plane and fly us out the next day.

Thus followed a queue at immigration followed by a queue at the luggage belts and a queue at immigration to get into the queue for the taxi’s.

We got the last two seats in one and were whisked off to the Fairmont Southampton.
View attachment 247487
At least in Bermuda they drive on the correct side of the road.

Once at the hotel we were checked in very promptly and soon found our room.
View attachment 247486

We ordered a burger and fries from room service and that was soon delivered.
View attachment 247485

We quickly called Port Orleans to explain the situation and they said it was not a problem and would hold our room for the next day.

Once we had eaten we quickly settled down for the night as we had been on the plane for around 13 to 14 hours and been awake for over 24.

I need some popcorn. This is like a suspense novel.

 

[Cesar R M]

I need some popcorn. This is like a suspense novel.

Indeed, Mr. Ferret should write a book about Vacation misadventures.

 

[Figgy1]

Still sitting at 1 Lego