Make a Wish (and other organizations) ~ Wish Trippers UNITE! Volume FIVE!!

[angel's momma]

Originally Posted by Cassondra

YAY!!! I'm so happy for you all. I bet she is really excited!

She is really excited. She's old enough to plan & research herself, and did a lot of that all summer - so she actually knows more about DCL than I do at this point.

Originally Posted by Nevada Jen

Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself. I am Jen and my daughter, Victoria, was just granted a wish trip! I am overwhelmed with all the information on here and not sure I will be able to figure out how to even jump in but I did want to thank everyone for all the participation here that gives us newbies so much good information. My personal goal is to not become addicted to this site!

Jen So happy that Victoria gets her wish. It's a big forum, filled with info, but there are so many wonderful people who can help you navigate through it. Good luck with that goal - I found myself visiting certain sections daily, even when we didn't have trips planned.

[carebearkidney]

Wow - I've missed a lot! But I'm back now. And THRILLED to report that Matthew does NOT have leukemia like his transplant docs had previously thought. We are working with getting him better and his counts up. His energy is returning a little more every day, and I am grateful to have him up and running again.
Just wanted to extend a warm welcome to all the newbies out there! Let's go those PTR reports started up so we can do some reading! Congrats on all those that have met their wish granters recently. It's a great feeling. And I'm so excited to get back on the board and get back in the swing of things again. It will take me a few days to catch up on all the reports, but I will. I promise! I look forward to the evenings of looking at pictures, reading plans and just being excited for all.
tootles for now!

[angel's momma]

So happy that Matthew doesn't have leukemia. Off to read your PTR

[carebearkidney]

Originally Posted by angel's momma

So happy that Matthew doesn't have leukemia. Off to read your PTR

Thank you!! I can't wait to read about meeting the wish granters! So excited for your family!

[Cassondra]

Originally Posted by Nevada Jen

Hello everyone! I just wanted to introduce myself. I am Jen and my daughter, Victoria, was just granted a wish trip! I am overwhelmed with all the information on here and not sure I will be able to figure out how to even jump in but I did want to thank everyone for all the participation here that gives us newbies so much good information. My personal goal is to not become addicted to this site!

Yay for Victoria! I bet she is excited. Any idea what her wish will be? And this site is really easy to become addicted to. I've been reading posts for about a year but since our wish trip is coming up soon I'm on here almost daily now.

[NEmel]

Originally Posted by carebearkidney

Wow - I've missed a lot! But I'm back now. And THRILLED to report that Matthew does NOT have leukemia like his transplant docs had previously thought. We are working with getting him better and his counts up. His energy is returning a little more every day, and I am grateful to have him up and running again.
Just wanted to extend a warm welcome to all the newbies out there! Let's go those PTR reports started up so we can do some reading! Congrats on all those that have met their wish granters recently. It's a great feeling. And I'm so excited to get back on the board and get back in the swing of things again. It will take me a few days to catch up on all the reports, but I will. I promise! I look forward to the evenings of looking at pictures, reading plans and just being excited for all.
tootles for now!

What a blessing and WONDERFUL news!!! Trying to update Carter's PTR, but not too much to report until we hear back from his wish granters!

[NEmel]

Originally Posted by angel's momma

MAW called today to confirm that Angel qualifies for a Wish. Said that her wish granters should contact us in a couple of weeks to set up a meeting date.

Great news!! Now the fun begins! I am a huge planner and waiting is not my strong point!

[DelanaAndKyra]

Originally Posted by NEmel

Great news!! Now the fun begins! I am a huge planner and waiting is not my strong point!

I agree with being a planner lol I am trying so hard to plan and organize as much as i can with as much info as i have lol hopefully i have the final info by wednesday tho! Woohooo!

[NEmel]

Originally Posted by DelanaAndKyra

I agree with being a planner lol I am trying so hard to plan and organize as much as i can with as much info as i have lol hopefully i have the final info by wednesday tho! Woohooo!

I know, I go way over board with planning for vacations. I even have seperate envelopes for each day with note cards and a schedule! I research everything and find deals and tips. It is sooooo hard not to know! You can always organize and plan your packing! At least you know what you need to take!

[yeti5353]

Originally Posted by KaylaM

Who all is in there besides Belle and Ariel? I am so unfamiliar with all the characters. I need to learn them! Speaking of which, is there a list of characters online somewhere that will name who all are in the parks there?

Thank you!

there is a new beasts castle which is a restraunt. we saw Gaston by there.
there is the new little mermaid ride which is very good if you are a fan and Ariels grotto where you can chat with ariel in private.

its the belle visit that is unique- and yet not an autograph kind of visit. you see her fathers workshop and go thru a magic mirror. then a cast member picks people to play part of the story of when beast and belle fell in love. the costumes are cardboard or plastic props to hold. they help you act out the story with belle. the take photos during and on exit with each actor with belle and you get a special photo pass card with all the photos. you can add it to your free photo pass at home so no worries. you can also take photos.

more and more of the charachters are inside so you really do need to consult a guide book or times guide to find them.

we barely got home and Molly was in the hospital but she is better now.

[carebearkidney]

Originally Posted by NEmel

What a blessing and WONDERFUL news!!! Trying to update Carter's PTR, but not too much to report until we hear back from his wish granters!

Thank you! Can't wait to check out Carter's PTR! It's so hard to hurry up to wait isn't it!!

[KaylaM]

Originally Posted by yeti5353

there is a new beasts castle which is a restraunt. we saw Gaston by there.
there is the new little mermaid ride which is very good if you are a fan and Ariels grotto where you can chat with ariel in private.

its the belle visit that is unique- and yet not an autograph kind of visit. you see her fathers workshop and go thru a magic mirror. then a cast member picks people to play part of the story of when beast and belle fell in love. the costumes are cardboard or plastic props to hold. they help you act out the story with belle. the take photos during and on exit with each actor with belle and you get a special photo pass card with all the photos. you can add it to your free photo pass at home so no worries. you can also take photos.

more and more of the charachters are inside so you really do need to consult a guide book or times guide to find them.


e barely got home and Molly was in the hospital but she is better now.

Thank you so much for the info. Sounds wonderful!

So sorry Molly was in the hospital, but that is great she is better now. My fear of that happening.

[DelanaAndKyra]

Originally Posted by NEmel

I know, I go way over board with planning for vacations. I even have seperate envelopes for each day with note cards and a schedule! I research everything and find deals and tips. It is sooooo hard not to know! You can always organize and plan your packing! At least you know what you need to take!

i have been trying so hard to figure out schedules and what not and my mom (who is coming with us) said "wing it and let the memories happen" ... we totally clash when it comes to planning and its where we fight most often lol

[KaylaM]

Originally Posted by DelanaAndKyra

i have been trying so hard to figure out schedules and what not and my mom (who is coming with us) said "wing it and let the memories happen" ... we totally clash when it comes to planning and its where we fight most often lol

Even though my daughter loves my mom, I decided that it was best for my daughter if it was just her and I. That way I could focus completely on her and not worry about my mom and pleasing her. I wouldn't feel relaxed if she came, especially for a week. I do feel bad about my decision, but I know its the best decision. Plus my mom complained about having to fly to Orlando and lug all of my daughters' stuff when I mentioned Orlando was an option, so that made my decision easier, but still.

I really want to plan everything or at least have a list so my daughter doesn't miss anything at all. I am trying to treat this as a once in a lifetime trip, but am getting no where with the planning. LOL! Not knowing everything makes it really tough to.

Good luck!! Hope you all have a WONDERFUL time!!

[Nevada Jen]

Yay for no lukemia! We went through a brain tumor care (one of many medical debacles that I try not to think about!) It was definately one of the lowest points in our journey.

We had the meeting with the wish granters and heard back that she got her wish for Disney World. Waiting to hear on dates but shooting for January because she really can't handle heat. I am kind of kicking myself because my kids both really want to stay at GKTW and we didn't make it part of our wish so I am worried they will put us up somewhere different which will be a letdown for both my kids I think.

Looking forward to getting to know everyone!