Make a Wish (and other organizations!) - Wish Trippers...UNITE!! Volume 2!

[Lisarh]

thanks for the help! I will be at 10 post here very soon! YAY!

I am addicted to reading the trip reports!

Lisa

 

[that's nice]

thanks for the help! I will be at 10 post here very soon! YAY!

I am addicted to reading the trip reports!

Lisa

LOL That's just the beginning!!!

 

[maroo]

hello all!!

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this? This board can be rather confusing to a newbie!

My daughter Kali is 3 yrs old (almost) and we are planning our MAW trip for June!
I would love to start a pre-trip report.. where exactly do I go to do this?

thanks so much !!

Lisa

Welcome!!!!!!

You can check out the first page of this thread...Post #2...and it will have info for our new folks on there that should help you some. It talks about how to start a pre-trippie and post pictures and how to get to 10 posts so that you can send PMs!

Welcome!

Ok, I started a thread last night..

I cant post a link or Pm because I have less then 10 post!! what should I do to notify Maroo?


Thanks!

Lisa

Woah! You are fast!

Maroo,
Here is the link to Lisarh TR.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2148427

I'm sure you will get quite a few people checking it out!!!!

Awesome! Thanks for the link. I will run over there and check it out and post a link to the Wish Trippers thread!

thanks for the help! I will be at 10 post here very soon! YAY!

I am addicted to reading the trip reports!

Lisa

You are already addicted, huh! lol

I am with that's nice...it is only the beginning!!!

 

[5dwarves]

hello all!!

I am not sure if this is the right place to post this? This board can be rather confusing to a newbie!

My daughter Kali is 3 yrs old (almost) and we are planning our MAW trip for June!
I would love to start a pre-trip report.. where exactly do I go to do this?

thanks so much !!

Lisa

Welcome to the Dis. You are in the right place. There are a lot of links to TR's and dis and wish family info on the first and second post of this thread. You can also ask questions here. Lots of past and present wish families monitor this thread and are more than happy to help.

~Elisa

 

[5dwarves]

Just wanting to remember BeckySob and her daughter Piper today... They are still in Disney. This is the last day of their Wish Trip...and the weather is horrible.

Not just rain...but tornado warnings specifically warning the WDW property. And hail in Kissimmee.

It is my understanding that no major damage has occurred or anything, but I am sure their last day is very rainy and crummy weather. I would be so disappointed. Hopefully they are making the best of it!

Hugs to you guys, Becky and Piper and family!!!

Yes, I spent the better part of yesterday picking up tree branches in my back yard and arranging for a tree service to cut up the cedar that fell in the front yard. Recently we have had some strong wind and nasty weather in the south. I hope Becky and Piper are making the best of it in Orlando!

~Elisa

 

[DaveStroem]

Hi all, I am new here to the wish thread. I have not read through all 90 pages yet. I just wanted to say Hi and that I just filled out my volunteer application with Make-A-Wish.

Dave AKA Sulley.

 

[maroo]

Hi all, I am new here to the wish thread. I have not read through all 90 pages yet. I just wanted to say Hi and that I just filled out my volunteer application with Make-A-Wish.

Dave AKA Sulley.

Woo Hoo!!!!

Welcome, Dave!!! Or do we call you Sulley?


Wish Trippers.... Dave is an active DISer who has decided to volunteer for his local MAW chapter to help those kids plan Disney Wishes!


Thank you so much for helping MAW kids, Dave!!

 

[merneric]

We were reading about the new TRex restaurant at Downtown Disney. Sam would go nuts there. I definitely want to eat there, but thought I should probably go ahead and make reservations??? Any thoughts on which night would be best?? I was thinking after Animal Kingdom, but since we only have 3 days at Disney, we might want to park hop and catch something we missed. We would like to do Universal and IOA, but have never done these, do they take all day, or is one shorter than the other. We like roller coasters and the characters at Universal will have Sam's interest more than Disney characters, I am afraid. With the exception of Toy Story, the Incredibles and the Power Rangers...Any ideas would be appreciated
Mary Anne

 

[maroo]

We were reading about the new TRex restaurant at Downtown Disney. Sam would go nuts there. I definitely want to eat there, but thought I should probably go ahead and make reservations??? Any thoughts on which night would be best?? I was thinking after Animal Kingdom, but since we only have 3 days at Disney, we might want to park hop and catch something we missed. We would like to do Universal and IOA, but have never done these, do they take all day, or is one shorter than the other. We like roller coasters and the characters at Universal will have Sam's interest more than Disney characters, I am afraid. With the exception of Toy Story, the Incredibles and the Power Rangers...Any ideas would be appreciated
Mary Anne

Do they take Ressies now? I thought that TRex didn't take reservations at all...just walk ups?

I would definitely do it on a non-Disney day. Depending on your flights...you might want to do a late lunch there on your very first day when you get there? Or use a non-Disney day and go at night?

Are you going to be able to extend your trip by a day or two?

Are you guys interested in Sea World? Do you think that will be a full day for you guys?

 

[LindaBabe]

Welcome DaveSully! Next thing you know, we'll have you volunteering at GKTW when you go on vacation;-)

And welcome Lisa!

 

[merneric]

Yes, TRex does take ressies, I actually made one for Friday night, but now I am re-thinking things. We get to Orlando at 2:45 on Monday, but I know we have to go to orientation, which I think I have heard is at 7:00. I thought about doing it that night, but was worried we would be out too late and too tired to do Disney the next day.
Does IOA take all day? Or is it something that you can get through by 6 or 7? We could do it in the evening after that, maybe??
We are only staying June 22-28. So really only have 5 full days. 3 at Disney and probably the other 2 at Universal and IOA. Would like to squeeze in Sea World, but if something gets left out, it will probably be that.
I would like to get ressies for the Universal Breakfast, (I sent them an email, but haven't heard back yet, need to check on that) which is only on Thursday morning, so probably will do US that day and try to leave a bit early for the Christmas party.
Whew! It is going to be a busy week!!!
Mary Anne

 

[Tamraj]

Hay I have a qustion?.... Could a family stay at GKTW if they are not on a wish trip? Lets say a previous wish family is coming back to Florida for another trip (non-wish) could that family stay at the village if they like payed for there villa out of there own pockets??? The reason I ask is cause when we were getting ready to go on DD wish trip we thought we were going to need 2 villas and I asked our MAW granters how much another one would cost and she told me and we were willing to pay for the extra one our selfs. Turns out we did not need it after all but I will still like to know if that is possible for a future trip.

 

[WishMom09]

Hay I have a qustion?.... Could a family stay at GKTW if they are not on a wish trip? Lets say a previous wish family is coming back to Florida for another trip (non-wish) could that family stay at the village if they like payed for there villa out of there own pockets??? The reason I ask is cause when we were getting ready to go on DD wish trip we thought we were going to need 2 villas and I asked our MAW granters how much another one would cost and she told me and we were willing to pay for the extra one our selfs. Turns out we did not need it after all but I will still like to know if that is possible for a future trip.

I am not 100%...but I think the answer is no. Only wish families can stay...not former wish families. But you can go visit!

 

[littlewarriorsmom]

Getting so excited! Got lots of plans, including ideas of where we can eat at each park. Don't worry, I'm completely flexible. I just like to have a plan so we don't stand around, going, "Um, where should we eat? ..."

We're planning on just "grazing" through Epcot. I've written down some of the things people rave about, like:

Canada – Maple Sugar Candy.
Norway – School Bread
Mexico -- churros
Japan -- Kaki gori
Italy -- Bellini
French bakery – Napoleon, Coconut pyramid, peach tart

So what's the problem? Um, it's all sweet stuff! So???

Okay, so, what are some "not sweet" counter service things that you love at Epcot?

 

[DaveStroem]

Getting so excited! Got lots of plans, including ideas of where we can eat at each park. Don't worry, I'm completely flexible. I just like to have a plan so we don't stand around, going, "Um, where should we eat? ..."

We're planning on just "grazing" through Epcot. I've written down some of the things people rave about, like:

Canada – Maple Sugar Candy.
Norway – School Bread
Mexico -- churros
Japan -- Kaki gori
Italy -- Bellini
French bakery – Napoleon, Coconut pyramid, peach tart

So what's the problem? Um, it's all sweet stuff! So???

Okay, so, what are some "not sweet" counter service things that you love at Epcot?

Your missing my favorite of all. Kringla Sweet Pretzel from Norway.
Other favorites are Dole Whip Floats from Adventureland and Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches from the Main Street Bakery.

 

[daddyto8]

Ok WDW Goddesses (& Gods):

We got our dates today, we will be at GKTW from 5/15-21.

Micah's wish was "I want to meet Mickey Mouse", end of discussion.

SO, as a Disney Rookie how on earth do I figure out the best way to accomplish this. I'm thinking a character meal, but I can't figure out which one has Mickey????

HELP PLEASE!!!!!

 

[that's nice]

Ok WDW Goddesses (& Gods):

We got our dates today, we will be at GKTW from 5/15-21.

Micah's wish was "I want to meet Mickey Mouse", end of discussion.

SO, as a Disney Rookie how on earth do I figure out the best way to accomplish this. I'm thinking a character meal, but I can't figure out which one has Mickey????

HELP PLEASE!!!!!

I'm sure your wish 'people' will help you out with setting something up for you. But here are a few ideas where To find Mickey; MK- Mickey's House Toontown AK- Camp Mini Mickey DHS- Near the sorcerers hat Character Meals- Chef Mickey's, 'Ohana (breakfast)

I'm sure someone else out there can add to this! Congrats on the dates!!!

Tim

 

[DaveStroem]

Ok WDW Goddesses (& Gods):

We got our dates today, we will be at GKTW from 5/15-21.

Micah's wish was "I want to meet Mickey Mouse", end of discussion.

SO, as a Disney Rookie how on earth do I figure out the best way to accomplish this. I'm thinking a character meal, but I can't figure out which one has Mickey????

HELP PLEASE!!!!!

Mickey is all over the place. He is in the Judges tent at Toontown,MK and at the Character Connection at EP, I know he also shows up at a few character meals but I too am not certain of which other then Chef Mickeys. I am pretty certain that he also hangs out at 1900 parkfair. We met him several times at the Disney Visa meet & greet in the Inoventions pavilion at EP. This one is only open to Disney Visa holders and also has a free 5x7 photo voucher.

If you post your question on the restaurant board, you will get a definitive answer as to which meals have mouse.

 

[twinmum]

And don't forget that Mickey and Minnie come to GKTW for photo shoots on (please confirm the date, someone...it's been several months!) Thursdays. It's not the longest visit, but it's a lovely one.

Be sure to visit the Wish Lounge, talk to the CMs and tell them about this special aspect of the wish. They'll be sure to give you the inside scoop on where Mickey can best be met in the MK that day.

Alison

 

[twinmum]

I promised an update on Mark's botox injections today. Once again, he was a real trooper! He was pretty anxious on the way to the hospital, but took it well. One of the nurses in the short stay unit actually remembered our family from our boys' 3.5 month stay 10 years ago. She had been with our boys quite a bit.

Mark did very well. A big milestone was that he agreed to take the sedative (medazalan) by mouth - an important requirement for us to one day get rid of his feeding tube. (Now if we could just get hime to eat enough!!!) He only complained a bit about the bitterness, although I thought it had a nice chocolate mint smell...but he drank it, after all! He'd been playing a little on Nintendogs, but after the seadative was given, I settled him down, listening to his hypnosis/relaxation CD on my ipod. It really kept him quiet, and he was still listening when it was time to start the injections. Sure they hurt (despite the topical freezingm they still hurt), but he was strong through the first 4 - in the hamstrings - and only got a bit weepy during the last 4 - in the gastrocs.

He was pretty loopy for quite a while. Even when I brought him home (after the requisite blue freezie!), he was pretty much a deadweight, a bit droopy in the head, a bit slurred in his speech (which he gets when he is tired) and just generally behaving like he's been on a bender. In fact, he asked me if this is what it felt like to be drunk. Of course, I told him I had no idea...!!! He had the usual ongoing discomfort in his leg muscles for the afternoon, but that seemed to subside.

Tomorrow begins the stretching regimen to maximize the benefits from the injections. Tonight, he complained a bit about the process, but when reminded that botox and his relatively high level of mobility and activity help to keep his muscles with better range of motion and help to avoid surgery, he went back to feeling good about today.

He has a lot to feel proud about this week!

Alison