Liam's Wish Trip September 13-19th at GKTW

[rodeo65]

Yahooo! Dates. That's awesome news. Now you can really start those plans!

 

[Corrine 1973]

I'm looking at this thread and relize that most of the posts are from me. Ah well, I'm mainly doing this to remember this trip.

I forgot to mention that I made a calendar at work with a countdown to our trip. I made Tuesday what I have termed Disney Movie Fun Night. I admite that I haven't got as adventerous as some others I have read (maybe in the future) as of right now we are just watching the movie. But with a 6, 3, and 22 month old sometime just watching the movie is an event in itself.

So we had two Movie days so far. Last week we saw Cars and two days ago we saw High School Musical 3 (Liam was dancing all over the place). Next week we are going to watch my personal favorite: Beauty and the Beast.

I also went to the Disney Outlet store last Sat.(I think I'm adicted). I purchased Lightning McQueen shoes for $6.99 and than an additional 40% off. I also bought pjs for Liam and Mia for $10 each, a Buzz Lightyear stuffed car for Aidan, and a Buzz Lightyear bouncy ball. I saw some dresses for $39.99 and than was 40% off. I am really tempted. Maybe when I get paid on Sat.

 

[Corrine 1973]

Well today is the day. What day you ask? Well, its
DISNEY MOVIE FUN NIGHT!!!!!!
Today we watched my favorite Princess Movie, Beauty and the Beast. I even got a little adventurous and made a themed dinner.

We had a Cheese Souffle (like in the song be our guest), Beastly Baked Potatoes, Belle's Beans Almondine, Candlestick Rolls, and Enchanted Rose Salad. The Potatoes where the kids favorites.

This last picture is Liam showing me how much he loved tonights Disney Fun Night. (He's doing his neb treatment.)

 

[GlassSlippers]

Sorry. Double post

 

[GlassSlippers]

Hi Corrine!

I don't know if you'll remember me or not, but I'm one of the Disney Store CM-s (short brown hair and glasses) who was working the last time you were there. I told Liam about the Star Wars vehicles he could sit on at DHS and have his picture taken. He was so adorable!

I'm so excited for Liam and your family! Come in to the store and keep us posted. We'd love to hear all about your plans and your trip when you get back!

Have a Magical Day!

Lori

 

[Corrine 1973]

Of course I rember you Lori! I am sure we will be seeing you at the Disney Store real soon.

 

[rodeo65]

Wow, Corrine your themed dinner looked amazing! I have great ideas to do something like that, but so far have not managed to get my butt in gear and organize it.

We are getting closer to our trip (just over 6 weeks) so I really need to start upping my game a little. I did tons of planning in the first weeks, and then became a slacker through April. I've got two boxes of "stuff" for the drive down as well as some packing essentials, but that's about as far as I got. I started a planning book for Liam (and so have to do one for his sister too), but have only done the first few days of the drive.

How are your plans coming now that you have dates? I know hours aren't out yet, but have you figured out what ADRs you want? Must see shows etc? Did you get MNSSHP booked?

 

[Corrine 1973]

I still haven't got confirmations on the airline tickets yet, but I think I have an idea of a general iteniary for the week. I haven't booked the MNSSHP yet because I wasn't sure if I should go on Wednesday or Friday. I think I have decided on the Wednesday one because of crowds but have to wait until I am more finacial able to book the tickets. Just might wait until I recieve the money from MaW, or least make sure the trip isn't going to canceled at last minute because of weather or illness.

I bought a Disney Party book at a rummage sale last weekend. There are ideas for several movies in there. Mostly plans for birthday parties so it shows food, craft prodgects, games, decorations, and party invitations.

I am starting to get an idea of the musts on my list but am tring to not get to ahead of myself. I do need something to do for the next 4 months.

 

[kimmylaj]

just a quick note to let you know i love the pics of your disney themed dinner too cute. beauty and the beast is my fave too, and i also have a little girl named mia who will be 3 the end of the month. i love the little face on the nebulizer too funny. cant wait to hear more.

 

[maidenfairy]

You will be in Disney at the same time as us. We are going to MNSSHP on the 15th. My husband is a huge Star Wars fan so guess what we will be dressed as.

On your Hollywood studios day don't forget to do the Jedi training camp. If Liam loves Star Wars as much as my kids he won't want to miss it.

 

[Corrine 1973]

You will be in Disney at the same time as us. We are going to MNSSHP on the 15th. My husband is a huge Star Wars fan so guess what we will be dressed as.

On your Hollywood studios day don't forget to do the Jedi training camp. If Liam loves Star Wars as much as my kids he won't want to miss it.

Thanks for the tip, we will definatly have to look into it.

I think I have decided to do MNSSHP that day aslo, maybe we will run into each other.

 

[kdzbear]

Yeah, our family will be there the same time as yours. We planned a trip before my son's Wish was approved so now we are doing both. We are going to MNSSHP on the 15th. I hope that we run into you while you are there!

 

[Corrine 1973]

That is GREAT!!!

We should definatly make plans to hook up during our trip.

What are your dates at GKTW?

 

[bellairisa]

That themed dinner looked amazing. I loved the beastly potatoes. Can't wait to here more from you.

 

[kdzbear]

That is GREAT!!!

We should definatly make plans to hook up during our trip.

What are your dates at GKTW?

We are just going to Disney as a family during free dining and staying on property from Sept. 12th -20th. We are paying for this on our own. We did not think Tyler's Wish would get approved when we booked this trip in January. His Wish trip is supposed to be around Thanksgiving, but I have not heard back from the Dream Factory other than to say he had been selected and to confirm that we still wanted to go in November.

We will make plans to meet when it gets closer!

 

[Corrine 1973]

That will be great!!!

I must admite that I am a little jealous seeing people stays at GKTW overlap. I would love to meet some of these people that I feel that I am getting to know here. As of yet no one else is listed in September.

OH well, at least we can get to meet at MNSSHP, and still hoping that I will be able to meet Maroo at the airport.

Emailed my wish granter and asked if there was any news. I also wanted to see if we can make the trip to Florida earlier in the morning so we can enjoy the day at GKTW and asked for the return trip to be mid to late afternoon so it wont be to hectic.

Three days to our next Disney Movie Fun Night. We're going to watch Finding Nemo. Unsure about the dinner yet. Maybe goldfish crackers and fish sticks.

 

[GlassSlippers]

That will be great!!!

I must admite that I am a little jealous seeing people stays at GKTW overlap. I would love to meet some of these people that I feel that I am getting to know here. As of yet no one else is listed in September.

OH well, at least we can get to meet at MNSSHP, and still hoping that I will be able to meet Maroo at the airport.

Emailed my wish granter and asked if there was any news. I also wanted to see if we can make the trip to Florida earlier in the morning so we can enjoy the day at GKTW and asked for the return trip to be mid to late afternoon so it wont be to hectic.

Three days to our next Disney Movie Fun Night. We're going to watch Finding Nemo. Unsure about the dinner yet. Maybe goldfish crackers and fish sticks.

How about peanut butter and jelly(fish) sandwiches or jello jigglers cut into ocean-y shapes!

Lori

 

[maroo]

That will be great!!!

I must admite that I am a little jealous seeing people stays at GKTW overlap. I would love to meet some of these people that I feel that I am getting to know here. As of yet no one else is listed in September.

OH well, at least we can get to meet at MNSSHP, and still hoping that I will be able to meet Maroo at the airport.

Emailed my wish granter and asked if there was any news. I also wanted to see if we can make the trip to Florida earlier in the morning so we can enjoy the day at GKTW and asked for the return trip to be mid to late afternoon so it wont be to hectic.

Three days to our next Disney Movie Fun Night. We're going to watch Finding Nemo. Unsure about the dinner yet. Maybe goldfish crackers and fish sticks.

Aw! You will have some folks in Sept soon! I know of at least 1 person...Matt? That has requested Sept dates...The Sept people will start showing up over here in the next few months!

In fact...I am leaving some spots open in my Sept touring plan in hopes to meet some of those yet to be introduced peeps!

I totally want to meet up with you guys! As soon as you get flights, we need to figure out where! If you are at GKTW soon enough, I could meet ya there! They still let me come since I am considered a former Wish Family.

Your Disney Nights sound like so much fun! Nemo is one of my very favorite movies! And the show at AK... Ah...

 

[Corrine 1973]

What day is it, well it is time for another

DISNEY MOVIE FUN NIGHT!!!!!

OK, so I know it is actually supposed to be tomarrow night but I totally forgot I have a dinner lecture to attend tomarrow night. (Call it being a single mom, call it age, call it what ever you want I forgot)
Any way, it's for newly diagnosed parents of Cystic Fibrosis kids so I figured it was a good idea for me to show up. I swear that being at a nice steak resteraunt has nothing to do with it.

To night feature was Maroo's favorite: FINDING NEMO

Consider how much work I did last week I scaled things down just a bit.

We had Peanutbutter and jelly(fish) sandwiches (thanks for the idea Lori), fish sticks, and goldfish crackers. Simple, but the kids ate every bite.

Already starting to get ready for all of our walking in Florida. We walked around the 7 mile fair on Mother's Day for about 4 hours (local swap meet)
And some how on Saturday I found myself with only one child, so I took him to Six Flags Great America. Only stayed for an hour because only a few kiddy rides were open. Saw the Wiggles show (wish I had some pics, sorry).

I'm thinking that Cinderella's Carousel is a must for Aidan.

 

[maroo]

Oh my gosh!!! I love it!!!

Finding Nemo...

I love the sandwiches cut into fish! And the goldfish! What fun you guys had.

You guys walked 7 miles?!? That will certainly get you in the groove for Disney!


Great update! Love the Disney Nights!