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

[blessedmom4]

Can any of the old hands tell me how seriousy the dress up stuff is taken for the parties at GKTW? do just the young kids dress up, teens, adults? do people bring costumes for the halloween party and pirates and princess party or is it more a just happens sort of thing? We wont be going to any disney halloween stuff.

ANYTHING GOES!!! It was one of our favorite parties. We all dressed up, the girls and I had matching Halloween skirts and haunted mansion shirts...it was a BLAST!! Costumes, street clothes...whatever you feel comfortable in. We got our faces painted that night (ME TOO!!) in the La-ti-da spa! Even my guys got tattoos. It was great fun and so much candy! We gave it away everywhere we went the rest of the week.

 

[Rx774]

Oh, no worries about the location! I was more wondering the proximity to the chapter office since you mentioned maybe receiving it via mail.

Hopefully you've heard from them by now!

We had, they are on their way today, to meet with my wife for her to sign off on everything, and give us our packet. Now... i can finally start to get excited.

 

[carebearkidney]

Quick post to say I'm catching up on the boards! Welcome to all the new wishers, good luck to those on and about to leave for their magical trip and hello friends to all those I have missed "seeing" over the past week.
We meet our wish granters tomorrow - I can't believe it. It seems so surreal to me that this is actually starting to happen. So excited!!

 

[nesser1981]

Can any of the old hands tell me how seriousy the dress up stuff is taken for the parties at GKTW? do just the young kids dress up, teens, adults? do people bring costumes for the halloween party and pirates and princess party or is it more a just happens sort of thing? We wont be going to any disney halloween stuff.

We took old costumes with us. The volunteers are dressed up. The kids loved it. DD wore a princess dress to the p&p party & DS wore a pirate costume. Check out our TR to see pictures.

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

i am very newbie to this board and have no idea how it works or where to post and where to ask questions let alone where do i introduce us? lol help please?

 

[nesser1981]

i am very newbie to this board and have no idea how it works or where to post and where to ask questions let alone where do i introduce us? lol help please?

Just start talking.

You might want to start a Pre Trip Report. Look at some of the others and that'll give you an idea of what to include, etc.

We went on our DD's Make A Wish trip in March, it was wonderful. You can check out her Pre Trip Report and our Completed Trip Report in my signature below.

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

ok i made the PTR. Now how do i attach it to my posts?

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

i think i may have got it!

 

[carebearkidney]

i am very newbie to this board and have no idea how it works or where to post and where to ask questions let alone where do i introduce us? lol help please?

Just say hi! Can't wait to get to know your family soon! Welcome!

 

[Lilfoot93]

i am very newbie to this board and have no idea how it works or where to post and where to ask questions let alone where do i introduce us? lol help please?

Looking forward to getting to know you and your family. Can't wait to here about your kiddos wish!

We meet our wish granters tomorrow - I can't believe it. It seems so surreal to me that this is actually starting to happen. So excited!!

Yay! Can't wait to hear his official wish!

Jackie

 

[blessedmom4]

The volunteers are dressed up. The kids loved it. Check out our TR to see pictures.

Oh GREAT idea about reading about it on a Trip Report. To check out my report on the Halloween party, CLICK HERE...I have LOTS of pictures (I had to link in three posts, so just click at the bottom of each page where I have it linked to see the next installment).

 

[blessedmom4]

It seems like lately we keep having tiny bits of magic every day, and today was no different! I've updated our PTR a few minutes ago.
How exciting!!! I love Pixie Dust!
Plus, we took a leap today and ordered some pins off of Ebay to give the kids each a starter set to trade with. I'm not sure who is more excited about trading pins... our 7 year old son or our 13 year old daughter! We have read A LOT about pins and trading, and have seen the whole Good/Bad seller thread, so we hope we did okay.

We really wanted to do pin trading, because my son loves to focus on projects, and it seems like a perfect way for him to get some of his own special souvenirs! Does anyone have any tips for making his pin trading as fun as can be? We were wondering if lanyards are the best way to carry pins, or will he lose any off of them? Also, how many pins should we bring for him to trade??? Lots of questions!

My children definitely enjoy pin trading and have been doing it for years.
We take as many as we can so they can trade; however, if they want to trade for others they have to give up a beloved one, if it is over the "stash" amount we have brought to trade...I prefer locking pin backs I purchase off of eBay. I have to say I have lost more pins than I care to think about and this helps slow them down. We wear them (Not ALL of them at once) on our lanyards. I typically keep most of the traders in a baggie in my bag.

i am very newbie to this board and have no idea how it works or where to post and where to ask questions let alone where do i introduce us? lol help please?

So glad you are here!!!

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

what exactly is pin trading? i am assuming there is a thread link somewhere?

 

[blessedmom4]

what exactly is pin trading? i am assuming there is a thread link somewhere?

Click Here to read about official Disney pin trading.

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

thanks i figured someone would link me lol you guys rock!

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

Pin trading is such a cool idea! I jut ordered the pink lanyard with two pins, will order more pins later. I am so excited about her trip! I want her to make the very most of every little thing!!!

 

[carebearkidney]

My MIL is HUGE into pin trading - been doing it for over a decade! She goes to the pin event in September each year, has a website she maintains for trading and we always have to factor in time for her to interact with CMs and look for new pins. I just love seeing all the new ones she comes home with, but I have too much in my house to get caught up to collecting more stuff...I think the collections of kids' toys, the dog's hair and the dishes left everywhere take up enough space!

 

[camidges]

My son has night-time nursing and we are pretty sure that we will be taking a nurse with us on our trip. My question is if they expect the nurse to stay in our villa with us, or will they give the nurse her own room? With hubby & I in one room and both boys in the kids room, all that would be left is the hide-a-bed in the living room, and we don't think it would afford her much privacy. So I guess I am wondering if there has been a precedent set for this type of situation... I know I will just inevitably have to wait until the details start materializing, but for now it is just one more thing to worry/think about... Has anyone had any experience with this?

 

[blessedmom4]

Pin trading is such a cool idea! I jut ordered the pink lanyard with two pins, will order more pins later. I am so excited about her trip! I want her to make the very most of every little thing!!!

Good for you!!! We have been pin trading since the beginning and had our first trade in March 2000 on a Disney trip. My oldest daughter was too young to do her own lanyard then, so when my boys traded, I traded for her! I was hooked! Just remember you can't do it all on a wish trip; however, you can be prepared so you can be part of what you choose! So excited for you!

 

[maroo]

My son has night-time nursing and we are pretty sure that we will be taking a nurse with us on our trip. My question is if they expect the nurse to stay in our villa with us, or will they give the nurse her own room? With hubby & I in one room and both boys in the kids room, all that would be left is the hide-a-bed in the living room, and we don't think it would afford her much privacy. So I guess I am wondering if there has been a precedent set for this type of situation... I know I will just inevitably have to wait until the details start materializing, but for now it is just one more thing to worry/think about... Has anyone had any experience with this?

I went as Lauren's nurse!

We actually stayed on site - not at GKTW - because GKTW was full that week.

But they only give an extra villa to families with over 7 people. She will have a roll away bed in the villa, too, if she doesn't want the couch.

Honestly - it was so awesome to go that I didn't care where I slept!

*** But...see newdrama12's post on the next page - she suggests you call your chapter or GKTW and ask them how they plan to house the nurse - because sometimes they do provide a separate hotel room.

I know I have heard of one family that had to bring two nurses (several kids with special needs) and they did provide separate housing for the nurses...so I know it has happened - may depend on family size, etc.