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Cassondra · 11-21-2012, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by DelanaAndKyra

We got our package today from Make-A-Wish! The airline even had a bunch of little goodies for Kyra! Make-A-Wish deff goes above and beyond! I cant believe were leaving before the sun even comes up on Saturday morning! Its so close and seems so surreal as well!

Yay!!! You guys are going to have so much fun. I can't wait to hear all about it when you get back. Have a safe trip...and take lots of pictures!

DelanaAndKyra · 11-21-2012, 04:18 PM

WE HAVE THE FINAL PAPER!!!!!! Now just to finish packing and hurry up Saturday! lol

Nevada Jen · 11-21-2012, 07:12 PM

Yay!!! Get packing!

Restrasz · 11-21-2012, 07:51 PM

To lakinbum93, I won't be in Disney when you are and don't have a "wish kid" but would love to send a card and pin from Michigan if you need it. Just p.m. Me and I will get it sent.
I hope everyone planning trips has a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear about your adventures!

NEmel · 11-21-2012, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by alyssaswish

We just got back from GKTW on Sunday. The village is so magical and the kids loved eating ice cream for breakfast and riding the carousel every time we walked past it. We went to the Candyland party, Christmas, and Pirates and Princess party. All of the ones we went to were really good. The kids especially enjoyed the Pirates and Princess party by the pool.

So glad you had a magical time!! Welcome back!

DelanaAndKyra · 11-21-2012, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Nevada Jen

Yay!!! Get packing!

I'm working on it lol My room has turned in to chaos trying to sort everything lol The med bag confuses me the most everything needs to be just so.

Cassondra · 11-21-2012, 10:10 PM

Every year our the Make A Wish Foundation of Iowa, along with other local sponsors, has an event called Jolly Holiday Lights. They have been doing it for as long as I can remember. It is a giant holiday light show set up through one of our big public parks. It is open from the week of Thanksgiving until Dec 31. People volunteer to take the admission, $10 per car, and all proceeds go to the Make A Wish foundation of Iowa. It is a great holiday tradition in town and every year the lights are set up like different characters, themes etc. It takes about 10 to 15 min to drive through the entire park. Last year they raised enough money for 30 wish trips! This year we were invited along with some other make a wish families to "light" the jolly holiday lights. The kids were given magic wands to wave around and "turn on" the holiday lights. This is a photo of my boys that our wish representative shared with me. After the reception/party we were able to drive through the park and enjoy the lights before it opened to the public.

angel's momma · 11-22-2012, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by alyssaswish

We just got back from GKTW on Sunday. The village is so magical and the kids loved eating ice cream for breakfast and riding the carousel every time we walked past it. We went to the Candyland party, Christmas, and Pirates and Princess party. All of the ones we went to were really good. The kids especially enjoyed the Pirates and Princess party by the pool.

Glad you had a wonderful time.

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Originally Posted by DelanaAndKyra

WE HAVE THE FINAL PAPER!!!!!! Now just to finish packing and hurry up Saturday! lol

Yay!

We hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving!

blessedmom4 · 11-22-2012, 01:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassondra

Every year our the Make A Wish Foundation of Iowa, along with other local sponsors, has an event called Jolly Holiday Lights. They have been doing it for as long as I can remember. It is a giant holiday light show set up through one of our big public parks. It is open from the week of Thanksgiving until Dec 31. People volunteer to take the admission, $10 per car, and all proceeds go to the Make A Wish foundation of Iowa. It is a great holiday tradition in town and every year the lights are set up like different characters, themes etc. It takes about 10 to 15 min to drive through the entire park. Last year they raised enough money for 30 wish trips! This year we were invited along with some other make a wish families to "light" the jolly holiday lights. The kids were given magic wands to wave around and "turn on" the holiday lights. This is a photo of my boys that our wish representative shared with me. After the reception/party we were able to drive through the park and enjoy the lights before it opened to the public.

What a wonderful event to be a part of and a great way to celebrate the season.

I wanted to say to all of my Wishtrip friends:

blessedmom4 · 11-22-2012, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Restrasz

To lakinbum93, I won't be in Disney when you are and don't have a "wish kid" but would love to send a card and pin from Michigan if you need it. Just p.m. Me and I will get it sent.
I hope everyone planning trips has a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear about your adventures!

Ruth, you are such a sweetheart! That is so kind of you.

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Originally Posted by DelanaAndKyra

I'm working on it lol My room has turned in to chaos trying to sort everything lol The med bag confuses me the most everything needs to be just so.

I am so happy the paperwork came through, have an AMAZING TIME!!!!!

NEmel · 11-22-2012, 10:45 AM

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! Hope you all get to enjoy a wonderful day with family and friends!

NEmel · 11-22-2012, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Cassondra

Every year our the Make A Wish Foundation of Iowa, along with other local sponsors, has an event called Jolly Holiday Lights. They have been doing it for as long as I can remember. It is a giant holiday light show set up through one of our big public parks. It is open from the week of Thanksgiving until Dec 31. People volunteer to take the admission, $10 per car, and all proceeds go to the Make A Wish foundation of Iowa. It is a great holiday tradition in town and every year the lights are set up like different characters, themes etc. It takes about 10 to 15 min to drive through the entire park. Last year they raised enough money for 30 wish trips! This year we were invited along with some other make a wish families to "light" the jolly holiday lights. The kids were given magic wands to wave around and "turn on" the holiday lights. This is a photo of my boys that our wish representative shared with me. After the reception/party we were able to drive through the park and enjoy the lights before it opened to the public.

Looks like a lot of fun!!!

NEmel · 11-22-2012, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by DelanaAndKyra

WE HAVE THE FINAL PAPER!!!!!! Now just to finish packing and hurry up Saturday! lol

YEA!!!

DelanaAndKyra · 11-22-2012, 04:53 PM

We get in Saturday around 1pm. Other then the Orientation on day one is there anything you suggest doing right off the bat?

newdrama12 · 11-22-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by DelanaAndKyra

We get in Saturday around 1pm. Other then the Orientation on day one is there anything you suggest doing right off the bat?

I would do the Wish star as early in the week as possible. That way, you can come back to the Castle and see it without having to rush on the last day to see it.

11-21-2012, 04:18 PM	#2657
DelanaAndKyra Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 75	WE HAVE THE FINAL PAPER!!!!!! Now just to finish packing and hurry up Saturday! lol __________________ Mom to MAW child Kyra (4) Kyras MAW PTR http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post45857749

11-21-2012, 10:10 PM	#2662
Cassondra Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 132	Every year our the Make A Wish Foundation of Iowa, along with other local sponsors, has an event called Jolly Holiday Lights. They have been doing it for as long as I can remember. It is a giant holiday light show set up through one of our big public parks. It is open from the week of Thanksgiving until Dec 31. People volunteer to take the admission, $10 per car, and all proceeds go to the Make A Wish foundation of Iowa. It is a great holiday tradition in town and every year the lights are set up like different characters, themes etc. It takes about 10 to 15 min to drive through the entire park. Last year they raised enough money for 30 wish trips! This year we were invited along with some other make a wish families to "light" the jolly holiday lights. The kids were given magic wands to wave around and "turn on" the holiday lights. This is a photo of my boys that our wish representative shared with me. After the reception/party we were able to drive through the park and enjoy the lights before it opened to the public. __________________ "Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, It's about learning to dance in the rain." Shawn-Brooklyn's MAW Disney Cruise Jan 2013 pre trip

11-22-2012, 10:45 AM	#2666
NEmel Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Nebraska Posts: 371	Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! Hope you all get to enjoy a wonderful day with family and friends! __________________ Melissa Carter's Make a Wish Cruise April 7-11, 2013

11-22-2012, 04:53 PM	#2669
DelanaAndKyra Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 75	We get in Saturday around 1pm. Other then the Orientation on day one is there anything you suggest doing right off the bat? __________________ Mom to MAW child Kyra (4) Kyras MAW PTR http://www.disboards.com/showthread....9#post45857749

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Restrasz Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 235	To lakinbum93, I won't be in Disney when you are and don't have a "wish kid" but would love to send a card and pin from Michigan if you need it. Just p.m. Me and I will get it sent. I hope everyone planning trips has a wonderful time and I can't wait to hear about your adventures!