A mother expresses her heartbreak after a special trip for her five-year-old daughter, Daisy, diagnosed with a rare condition, is canceled due to travel disruptions. Others choose to make the best of their travel situation in Paris despite the chaos.**
Mother Disappointed After Heartwarming Make-A-Wish Trip Canceled Due to Eurostar Disruptions**
Mother Disappointed After Heartwarming Make-A-Wish Trip Canceled Due to Eurostar Disruptions**
A family’s treasured Make-A-Wish vacation to Disneyland Paris for a terminally ill daughter is dashed as Eurostar services are disrupted by an unexploded bomb discovery.**
In a poignant turn of events, a mother has been left "gutted" after a long-anticipated Make-A-Wish journey to Disneyland Paris for her terminally ill daughter, Daisy, age five, was abruptly canceled. The disruption arose after an unexploded World War Two bomb was discovered near Gare du Nord station in Paris, leading to the suspension of Eurostar services.
Toni Mannion, 38, had been excited to create "special memories" with her daughter, who has complex needs, but was unable to find alternative transport to France. The bomb was successfully defused on Friday afternoon, with Eurostar announcing the resumption of normal services expected by Saturday. Simon Lejeune, Eurostar's chief safety and stations officer, conveyed his deep regrets over the travel disruptions.
Daisy suffers from Nonketotic hyperglycinemia (NKH), a rare metabolic disorder that necessitates special care and has limited her life expectancy. Mannion traveled from Birmingham to London on Thursday, accompanied by Daisy, her one-year-old daughter Lara, her mother, and a friend. "We've been planning this for a long time, and Make-A-Wish covered all expenses. We were really looking forward to making some precious memories," Mannion expressed. "It's heart-wrenching, especially considering Daisy's limited time with us."
While many Britons found themselves stranded on the other side of the Channel amid the travel chaos, some, like Vicky and her mother Jo, decided to embrace the situation, opting to extend their stay in Paris. Initially planning a one-night trip, they booked a return for Sunday, focusing on enjoying the City of Light, with Vicky stating, "We're going to make the most of it. We just walked up to the Eiffel Tower and will take our time to explore."
However, frustrations lingered for others, as travelers like Bob and Mavis from Nottingham reported difficulties accessing the Eurostar app amidst the disruption. After much struggle, they finally managed to book a train to Paris for Saturday, but not before incurring additional hotel expenses in London.
