The story revolves around a family, including a child named Jeffy, whose parents surprise him with a trip to Disney World for Spring Break. However, their plans are threatened when they hear that Disney World will be closing temporarily due to a widespread illness.
Despite initial reservations, the family decides to take Jeffy to Disney World on the day before it closes, with the father purchasing a hazmat suit for Jeffy to wear as a precaution. At the park, they take various rides, including the carousel and teacup ride. However, their time at the park is cut short when an announcement is made that the park is closing early.
The family is forced to leave, and Jeffy becomes upset upon learning that he won't be able to ride Space Mountain. His parents try to console him by suggesting they can recreate the experience of Splash Mountain by sitting in the bathtub at home.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The family is planning a trip to Disney World for Spring Break.
2. The father, Mario, is excited to take his son, Jeffy, to Disney World.
3. Jeffy is initially hesitant but eventually gets excited about the trip.
4. Disney World is closing due to a coughing outbreak that is making people sick.
5. The family decides to take Jeffy to Disney World anyway, using a hazmat suit to protect him from germs.
6. The mother buys hand sanitizer for $200 to protect the family from germs.
7. The family arrives at Disney World and sees that the castle is being sanitized.
8. Jeffy wants to ride the "horsey ride" which is actually the carousel.
9. The family rides the carousel and then the teacup ride.
10. The park is eventually closed due to the outbreak, and the family is asked to leave.
11. Jeffy is disappointed that he can't ride Space Mountain, but his parents try to console him by suggesting they pretend to be on Splash Mountain in the bathtub.
12. The family reflects on the fact that some kids never get to go to Disney World, and Jeffy is lucky to have gone before it closed.