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

[Moodyzblu]

I'd think either that, or if you signed up for transportation from Disney since you're staying on property, they probably have a shuttle you can take.

I was hoping to avoid driving all the way back to the airport. I suppose I can take the Magical Express back to Pop though. It's just a big chunk of the day !

 

[crashbb]

I was hoping to avoid driving all the way back to the airport. I suppose I can take the Magical Express back to Pop though. It's just a big chunk of the day !

If you are renting from Alamo (I think that's the one), they may be willing to let you drop the car off at Swan/Dolphin, where they have an office. If you explain that it is for MAW, they may waive the one-way fee (if they have one).

Other companies have locations close to WDW property. It may be worth trying to drop the car off there - some may have the "pick you up/drop you off" option or your time might be worth a cab ride from there to WDW property.

 

[starienite]

More Big Give came yesterday! Look at it here!

 

[Moodyzblu]

If you are renting from Alamo (I think that's the one), they may be willing to let you drop the car off at Swan/Dolphin, where they have an office. If you explain that it is for MAW, they may waive the one-way fee (if they have one).

Other companies have locations close to WDW property. It may be worth trying to drop the car off there - some may have the "pick you up/drop you off" option or your time might be worth a cab ride from there to WDW property.

We're getting the car from Avis. I should call them and find out how I can do this without a trip back to MCO.

 

[nesser1981]

More Big Give came yesterday! Look at it here!

They are making out aren't they!

 

[ALLMama]

I don't think so. If you go with seeing them at MK, don't forget they have the Electric Parade. We're choosing Epcot for fireworks only because we're parking hopping w/ Epcot & AK, so I thought that would work best.

I'd love to do Mickey's Backyard BBQ, but since we're doing CRT I decided to skip it.

You can make the reservations all online too, did you know that?

Oh, and we're also doing the Pirate Makeovers @ the Pirate League in the MK. You have to call for those, but its $30 a child, not bad at all.

Thanks for the reminder about the parade. I think we are going to buy an extra 1 day pass and do MK in 2 days instead of 1. Hmm... or maybe just do 1 day at Epcot and the fireworks there?? He for sure wants to do Pirate's League. Do you think it's worth it to pay for my 2 almost 3 year old to do it too? She does really really well with facepainting and will sit still for long periods of time. Not sure... Jacob isn't really into princesses so I think the BBQ will be fun. I told him about it and he thought it sounded cool.

 

[ALLMama]

I have a question for those that have extended their stay but didn't keep the car .. how do I get the car back ? Do I have to drive it back to the airport and then find a way back to my resort ? Is there any other way ?

Good question! I would love to not have to trek all the way back to the airport!

For extended stayers: Can you still use your MAW button after you check out of GKTW if it's still in the same "trip".

 

[crashbb]

We're getting the car from Avis. I should call them and find out how I can do this without a trip back to MCO.

Just checked. There is an AVIS in the Hilton that is right across the street from Downtown Disney. Disney transportation is great from DTD, but it is doable (especially since you'd be going to a resort) or a cab ride wouldn't be too expensive.

 

[nesser1981]

Um, I don't know really abut the almost 3 year old. I'd say go for it.

Thanks for the reminder about the parade. I think we are going to buy an extra 1 day pass and do MK in 2 days instead of 1. Hmm... or maybe just do 1 day at Epcot and the fireworks there?? He for sure wants to do Pirate's League. Do you think it's worth it to pay for my 2 almost 3 year old to do it too? She does really really well with facepainting and will sit still for long periods of time. Not sure... Jacob isn't really into princesses so I think the BBQ will be fun. I told him about it and he thought it sounded cool.

 

[starienite]

Can we be added to the first page of ptr links? Thanks so much!

 

[livndisney]

Thanks for the reminder about the parade. I think we are going to buy an extra 1 day pass and do MK in 2 days instead of 1. Hmm... or maybe just do 1 day at Epcot and the fireworks there?? He for sure wants to do Pirate's League. Do you think it's worth it to pay for my 2 almost 3 year old to do it too? She does really really well with facepainting and will sit still for long periods of time. Not sure... Jacob isn't really into princesses so I think the BBQ will be fun. I told him about it and he thought it sounded cool.

Just as an FYI about the Pirate League-(From the Disney website)

Guests must be at least 3 years of age. Reservations are strongly recommended and can be made up to 180 days prior to arrival.

 

[Sean's momma]

So we leave on Saturday! yay! I wanted to let you guys know that if you have any questions such as current pricing on things in the parks or if you want specific pictures (of the villas, the grounds, etc) to let me know and I will do my best to find out/take picture/etc while we are there!

 

[nesser1981]

So we leave on Saturday! yay! I wanted to let you guys know that if you have any questions such as current pricing on things in the parks or if you want specific pictures (of the villas, the grounds, etc) to let me know and I will do my best to find out/take picture/etc while we are there!

Have a great trip!! I can't wait to read all about it when you get back! Heading to your PTR now.

 

[Moodyzblu]

Just checked. There is an AVIS in the Hilton that is right across the street from Downtown Disney. Disney transportation is great from DTD, but it is doable (especially since you'd be going to a resort) or a cab ride wouldn't be too expensive.

That is great to know !! Thank you so much.

 

[lorasmom]

We got dates today! Details in my PTR

 

[nesser1981]

I asked that my old PTR be deleted, the one I couldn't find and they deleted my current one instead! UGH.

So, here is my old one and I'll update it.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2798191

I'm going to see if I can get them to bring the current one back, but I'm assuming its gone forever now.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Can you get tickets for parks (Legoland, Kennedy Space Center) from GKtW for days you won't actually be staying at GKTW? I thought you could only buy tickets from them for days you are actually staying there.

The tickets that you get from GKTW have to be done while staying on property. You can not use them after your stay at GKTW. We were there last March and wanted to go to Bush Gardens after our stay and thankfully I was told that you had to use the tickets while staying on property. I had to change all our plans but was worth it.

 

[nesser1981]

The tickets that you get from GKTW have to be done while staying on property. You can not use them after your stay at GKTW. We were there last March and wanted to go to Bush Gardens after our stay and thankfully I was told that you had to use the tickets while staying on property. I had to change all our plans but was worth it.

They GKTW guide that I just downloaded was dated April 2011 said you must use the tickets within 2 weeks from the date you received them.

You could always call and ask. I just called them a couple days ago to ask about my friends visiting while we're there. They were very nice.

•Present free tickets received at the Give Kids The World Orientation. Tickets are valid for
any one day at the park for two weeks from date of issue

 

[ALLMama]

So we leave on Saturday! yay! I wanted to let you guys know that if you have any questions such as current pricing on things in the parks or if you want specific pictures (of the villas, the grounds, etc) to let me know and I will do my best to find out/take picture/etc while we are there!

Yay! Have a wonderful trip!

We got dates today! Details in my PTR

Awesome!!

The tickets that you get from GKTW have to be done while staying on property. You can not use them after your stay at GKTW. We were there last March and wanted to go to Bush Gardens after our stay and thankfully I was told that you had to use the tickets while staying on property. I had to change all our plans but was worth it.

I was told differently by friends but I will call to double check as well.

They GKTW guide that I just downloaded was dated April 2011 said you must use the tickets within 2 weeks from the date you received them.

You could always call and ask. I just called them a couple days ago to ask about my friends visiting while we're there. They were very nice.

•Present free tickets received at the Give Kids The World Orientation. Tickets are valid for
any one day at the park for two weeks from date of issue

Yes, that's what I read from the guide as well and we have friends that have used theirs after their stay at GKTW but within the 2 week time frame.

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I booked our extra days last night!! We got our flight information so I could book. We are going to stay at Beach Club after GKTW and I also booked Mickey's BBQ. Now I just need to find out when they have his PL ressie for so I can plan around that.

 

[nesser1981]

Sounds great!

Yay! Have a wonderful trip!



Awesome!!



I was told differently by friends but I will call to double check as well.




Yes, that's what I read from the guide as well and we have friends that have used theirs after their stay at GKTW but within the 2 week time frame.

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I booked our extra days last night!! We got our flight information so I could book. We are going to stay at Beach Club after GKTW and I also booked Mickey's BBQ. Now I just need to find out when they have his PL ressie for so I can plan around that.