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

[Moodyzblu]

Mitchell made his wish official last night...

We tried not to talk about the wish process too much because we didn't want anything we said to influence what he would wish for. It backfired a little on us...his wish was to go on a Disney Cruise, but there is no way we or MAW could make that safe for him so he had to pick a new wish. He was a little bummed, but then he came up with his new wish and that turned things around. His new wish is to go to Disney World and meet Flynn Rider. They said it will be a couple of months before we know whether his wish is approved or not. Is Flynn Rider at Disney now?

Now I can start a PTR and start planning to make this the best trip ever for Mitchell! Yay!!

Yay !! Glad he finally got to make his wish.
A Disney Cruise would have been awesome I'm sure ... but you just can't beat a WDW vacation.
Hope it all goes smoothly for you and you hear back soon.

 

[lorasmom]

Mitchell made his wish official last night...

We tried not to talk about the wish process too much because we didn't want anything we said to influence what he would wish for. It backfired a little on us...his wish was to go on a Disney Cruise, but there is no way we or MAW could make that safe for him so he had to pick a new wish. He was a little bummed, but then he came up with his new wish and that turned things around. His new wish is to go to Disney World and meet Flynn Rider. They said it will be a couple of months before we know whether his wish is approved or not. Is Flynn Rider at Disney now?

Now I can start a PTR and start planning to make this the best trip ever for Mitchell! Yay!!

Bummer about the cruise, but WDW is great too!!

I've seen pictures of Flynn with Rapunzel, so I believe he IS there

 

[Delaney21]

Yay !! Glad he finally got to make his wish.
A Disney Cruise would have been awesome I'm sure ... but you just can't beat a WDW vacation.
Hope it all goes smoothly for you and you hear back soon.

I think he'll be super happy with the new wish and I'm sure he's already forgotten about the cruise!

Bummer about the cruise, but WDW is great too!!

I've seen pictures of Flynn with Rapunzel, so I believe he IS there

Yay! I was hoping Flynn would be there! I'll have to look it up to see where he usually hangs out.

 

[sgarrity]

The Garrity's received a couple of packages, come take a look.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=43469286#post43469286

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Flynn Ryder is currently not involved with the meet & greets. However, he does still exist and there is always the possibility that arrangements can be made to meet him.

 

[threelittlebakers]

Flynn Ryder is currently not involved with the meet & greets. However, he does still exist and there is always the possibility that arrangements can be made to meet him.

Oh thats shameful. I know matthew would of loved to see Flynn Ryder. He watches the movie more that his own sister does.

 

[threelittlebakers]

The Garrity's received a couple of packages, come take a look.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=43469286#post43469286

The outfits look really cute. I seen a lot of nice craftman ship from the Big Give. I think its very touching how people go out of their way to make the family feel loved.

 

[mommy2mrb]

Update on Kylee....

she is home! still has IV antibiotics for a few more days, but they are home!!!

thanks for all the prayers!!

 

[lorasmom]

Update on Kylee....

she is home! still has IV antibiotics for a few more days, but they are home!!!

thanks for all the prayers!!

Excellent news, thank you for updating!!

 

[Sean's momma]

So I have a question. GKTW issues your GAC for Disneyworld right? Do they also offer the stroller as a wheelchair card as well or do you still need to stop in and get one when you enter the parks?

 

[newdrama12]

So I have a question. GKTW issues your GAC for Disneyworld right? Do they also offer the stroller as a wheelchair card as well or do you still need to stop in and get one when you enter the parks?

GKTW does issue you the GAC. the stroller as a wheelchair tag you will have to stop in and get one when you enter the park.

 

[kimmg]

So happy to read about Kylee!

We got a stroller as a wheelchair sticker the first day and they put all the dates on it and so we just had to stop the first day. No problems.

They've been wonderful to us with the GAC as well. I was SO uncomfortable using it at first but the castmembers are great about it. In fact, we had an amazing experience at HS where they got a giant group of them together for us! I'll save all the details for the trip report but it was so special.

We're almost done with our trip, I posted about it last night but the last few days have been unfortunately eventful. I slipped and fell getting out of the tub and broke my foot and ankle. I have to see an ortho Dr in the morning to see if it needs surgery and to get the okay to go home Friday. So angry that this will be the end note on our trip. I'm glad we at least had so many great memories before I was laid up in bed.

 

[Delaney21]

Flynn Ryder is currently not involved with the meet & greets. However, he does still exist and there is always the possibility that arrangements can be made to meet him.

Thanks for the info! I hope he'll be able to meet him...this is the first character he has ever, for lack of a better word right now, 'clung to'. Flynn Rider is the coolest thing ever, in his mind.

The outfits look really cute. I seen a lot of nice craftman ship from the Big Give. I think its very touching how people go out of their way to make the family feel loved.

I agree! What a wonderful group! I am definitely interested in getting involved once our wish process is over.

Update on Kylee....

she is home! still has IV antibiotics for a few more days, but they are home!!!

thanks for all the prayers!!

Thanks for the updates! I'm so happy to hear she is finally home! I will continue my prayers that things continue to go well for her!

 

[sgarrity]

Received another Big Give today from Jean with Lanyards and blankets for all.

Also received a packet from MAW with itinerary, plane information, and buttons and a T-shirt for DeAnna.

Feeling real now.

 

[Moodyzblu]

Just wanted to let everyone know that MAW called tonight and it's official .. we are going to Disney !! (and of course Universal Studios !!)
It's all moving so very fast .. but we are SO excited.
Jayden can't wait to see Harry Potter World and I can't wait to see his dream come true !!

My two sweeties ..

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[sgarrity]

Suggestions Please!!

Itinerary - Let me know what you think
20th - Arrive at 2pm spend afternoon/evening at GKTW
21st - Lilo/Stich B-fast then to Animal Kingdom and then park hop to MK
22nd -I think is is the Christmas Party at GKTW so we are thinking about either IOA or HS
23rd -HS then hop to MK
24th - MK all day
25th - This day is to be cold-ish (60 degrees is the high) so we are thinking we should do a park with lots of indoor shows. Would that be US?
26th - Check out and then go to Sea World and then check into our house for our extended stay.

We had thought about saving some of our tickets for the 2nd week but I was unable to get a clear idea if the parks are willing to do this and starting the 26th the crowds will be awful.

During our 2nd week we are going to take the kids to the beach, swim in our pool from the house, shop (giving the older two kids $$ for Christmas).

 

[Moodyzblu]

I notice you have 2 days (possibly) at HS but none at Epcot .. I would think about doing at least The Sea's and The Land at Epcot .. SO much to see and do there. Plus it mostly indoors.
I plan on doing AK and HS in one day (very easy to do since neither has a ton of attractions).
We'll end up doing a whole day at Epcot and a whole day at MK that takes up our 3 day passes and then 2 days US and 1 day Sea World and DTD.

Looks like a good plan you have all around though .. you're all going to have such an amazing time !

 

[angcmom]

Suggestions Please!!

Itinerary - Let me know what you think
20th - Arrive at 2pm spend afternoon/evening at GKTW
21st - Lilo/Stich B-fast then to Animal Kingdom and then park hop to MK
22nd -I think is is the Christmas Party at GKTW so we are thinking about either IOA or HS
23rd -HS then hop to MK
24th - MK all day
25th - This day is to be cold-ish (60 degrees is the high) so we are thinking we should do a park with lots of indoor shows. Would that be US?
26th - Check out and then go to Sea World and then check into our house for our extended stay.

We had thought about saving some of our tickets for the 2nd week but I was unable to get a clear idea if the parks are willing to do this and starting the 26th the crowds will be awful.

During our 2nd week we are going to take the kids to the beach, swim in our pool from the house, shop (giving the older two kids $$ for Christmas).

I think it sounds like a great plan! The only tickets we used after we checked out of GKTW were Sea World. We were still given free parking and all of the free food to feed the different animals. Abigail was wearing her button from GKTW (no GAC for Sea World) and it was recognized by all of the employees. We loved our day at SW!! (It wasn't crowded the day we were there...maybe 5 minute waits for the rides. Having the button did not allow us to skip any lines at SW.)

We went back to GKTW twice after we had checked out. As previous guests, you are allowed to visit anytime. Just check in at the House of Hearts when you arrive. We ate dinner there one night, went to the pool party and swam (they give you one free meal when you come back and visit).

We also went back on the day we checked out of our condo to get some last minute souvenirs, take pictures and look for Abigail's star. We had lunch at Katie's Kitchen as our farewell meal. (We paid $5 a piece at the House of Hearts for a meal voucher.)

Universal Studios did seem to have more indoor rides than any of the parks. There is still alot of walking involved just like every park so I'd still plan on dressing in layers. (My kids tend to get warmed up by all of the walking, so 60 may not feel too cold.)

Not sure how much you have read about Universal and how it is set up, but it takes quite a bit of time to get from the parking deck to the parks. Not that big of a deal if you add that time into your schedule.

One other thing...the Village Guide that you receive at orientation has GREAT directions to everything....going and coming. The travel times that they list are pretty accurate. I made sure I had it with me everytime we got in the van. You can look at it in advance online if you want to...lots of useful information in it to help in your planning.

So excited for you and your family!

 

[sgarrity]

Thanks for the tips guys. As we are just days away, I appreciate those that have gone before to help with our time.

 

[Owensheart]

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