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

[lorasmom]

Hi!

I've been a member of DisBoards for awhile. My 5 yr old was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January, 2011, and was recently approved for a wish through MaW! We just met with our wish granters last week, but the only thing she asked for was "To be a Princess with Cinderella in the BIG castle in Florida. Because Cinderella is beautiful, and lonely."



We moved from Florida to SoCal about 3 years ago, and the wish granters were VERY excited to hear that we had not only been to WDW several times (and Gabby - #3 - has seen her baby/toddler self in home videos at WDW!), but our parents/their grandparents all live near Orlando, and haven't seen Gab in 2 years.

We're still waiting to hear back about Gabby's wish, but everyone's fingers are crossed hoping for WDW . In the meantime, I'm focusing my OCD'ness on reading up on prep work just in case.

I'm getting all teary eyed reading up on the other reports. I am loving that i found this forum!

 

[that's nice]

Hi!

I've been a member of DisBoards for awhile. My 5 yr old was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in January, 2011, and was recently approved for a wish through MaW! We just met with our wish granters last week, but the only thing she asked for was "To be a Princess with Cinderella in the BIG castle in Florida. Because Cinderella is beautiful, and lonely."

to the Wish Trippers thread!!!

I'm so sorry to hear about Gabby, but being granted a wish is awesome! There are so many people here that will be able to answer any questions you might have. Don't forget to check the first few posts, there are many questions that have already been answered!!!

How is Gabby doing now? Is she off treatment yet?

 

[starienite]

Anyone have a recommendation on places off site to stay that offer a military discount? My brother and his wife are thinking of flying out when we go, but we can't add them to the wish because he is in a sub right now and it would be a big hassle, and we don't know whether or not they would be able to afford it. Any tips?

 

[lorasmom]

to the Wish Trippers thread!!!

I'm so sorry to hear about Gabby, but being granted a wish is awesome! There are so many people here that will be able to answer any questions you might have. Don't forget to check the first few posts, there are many questions that have already been answered!!!

How is Gabby doing now? Is she off treatment yet?

Thanks!

She's doing really well - she's responded well to treatment, and will be in treatment until March 2013. She's pretty much my hero

I've been reading through the first few posts all morning.

One question - does MaW often extend the offer to let you stay on property, or do all wishers stay at GKTW?

 

[Owensheart]

Thanks!

She's doing really well - she's responded well to treatment, and will be in treatment until March 2013. She's pretty much my hero

I've been reading through the first few posts all morning.

One question - does MaW often extend the offer to let you stay on property, or do all wishers stay at GKTW?

Your daughter sounds like a fighter... I'm glad she's responding well to treatment thus far!!

Our local MAW office does grant wishes to stay on site or GKTW. We went back and forth on this because Owen is on a high liter flow of oxygen and we have to switch out tanks every 2 hours. We ultimately decided on staying at GKTW for the MAW week. I would call your local MAW office or wish granter and ask them.. but it has been done!

I also know that by staying on site, you can still visit GKTW and enjoy meals/activities there.

Welcome!

 

[Owensheart]

Anyone have a recommendation on places off site to stay that offer a military discount? My brother and his wife are thinking of flying out when we go, but we can't add them to the wish because he is in a sub right now and it would be a big hassle, and we don't know whether or not they would be able to afford it. Any tips?

Disneyworld resorts have 40% off select hotels until September 2012 for Members of the Military!! I am not sure which hotels qualify, but it's somewhere to start!

 

[Loodlow]

Hey guys, this is a little off topic but I know there are lots of knowledgable people here who might can help me. I have a friend who is interested in starting a program similar to make a wish, but aimed at giving wishes to caregivers. Have you guys ever heard of this?

TIA!

 

[lorasmom]

Your daughter sounds like a fighter... I'm glad she's responding well to treatment thus far!!

Our local MAW office does grant wishes to stay on site or GKTW. We went back and forth on this because Owen is on a high liter flow of oxygen and we have to switch out tanks every 2 hours. We ultimately decided on staying at GKTW for the MAW week. I would call your local MAW office or wish granter and ask them.. but it has been done!

I also know that by staying on site, you can still visit GKTW and enjoy meals/activities there.

Welcome!

I've been reading your PTR, love it!!! SO excited for you guys!

I'm (totally prematurely! ) leaning towards staying on site. It'd be easier for us to just head back to an on-site room if Gabby needs to rest or something.... she can tire out pretty quickly. By staying on site, are you then responsible for your own meals unless you hit up GKTW?

Thanks for all of the help here!

 

[afez786]

hi im new on here so plz guide me if iv posted in the wrong place

my little boy has been granted a wish and we are scheduled to go in 2 weeks time i have no clue what to expect and only just got to know about this board could anyone help to let us know what to expect thanks xx

 

[Owensheart]

I've been reading your PTR, love it!!! SO excited for you guys!

I'm (totally prematurely! ) leaning towards staying on site. It'd be easier for us to just head back to an on-site room if Gabby needs to rest or something.... she can tire out pretty quickly. By staying on site, are you then responsible for your own meals unless you hit up GKTW?

Thanks for all of the help here!

We went back and forth with staying on site. We then decided to just extend our trip and make shorter park days to keep Owen from getting exhausted. GKTW is a once in a lifetime place to stay, so we couldn't pass it up.

I would talk to your local MAW office for sure. Our friends that stayed at the Poly had the choice to eat at GKTW or purchase their food in the parks. It varies by chapter on how much your expense check will be as well. We won't get our until the morning before our trip, so we just budgeted and saved for the trip so that we have enough, even if we won't need it.

 

[Owensheart]

hi im new on here so plz guide me if iv posted in the wrong place

my little boy has been granted a wish and we are scheduled to go in 2 weeks time i have no clue what to expect and only just got to know about this board could anyone help to let us know what to expect thanks xx

Congrats on your son's trip! Are you staying at GKTW??

 

[lorasmom]

We went back and forth with staying on site. We then decided to just extend our trip and make shorter park days to keep Owen from getting exhausted. GKTW is a once in a lifetime place to stay, so we couldn't pass it up.

I would talk to your local MAW office for sure. Our friends that stayed at the Poly had the choice to eat at GKTW or purchase their food in the parks. It varies by chapter on how much your expense check will be as well. We won't get our until the morning before our trip, so we just budgeted and saved for the trip so that we have enough, even if we won't need it.

Got it, that totally makes sense. I have been considering the same - staying a few days additional after on site. Hmmmm...

Thanks

 

[afez786]

Congrats on your son's trip! Are you staying at GKTW??

hi yes i am with my family we are from the uk and will be going on the 3rd of december

 

[afez786]

hi could anyone plz guide have i posted in the right section

 

[ready4faith]

I just found this site. Wish I had found it sooner. We are leaving on Thanksgiving morning for our daughter's wish trip. We are a big crew, eight kids plus grandparents. This is our second trip to GKTW and Disney. Can't wait to get back. Last time we focused on "boy stuff". This time it's Princess time. Our little wish princess is three years old. She has multiple medical issues and is legally blind, she does have some of her central vision still. She can't stop talking about meeting the Princesses!

Guess I will be staying up late for the next few nights reading all your tips.

Rebecca

 

[Sleeping~Beauty]

She is three years old. On her second birthday she was diagnosed with embroinal rhabdomyosarcoma. She did chemo and had to do surgeries at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. These two places were our homes for over a year. She mostly was in the hospital. Her scapula was removed, and then part of her collar bone. She is just amazing and has been through so much. I held her wish during this time.

This trip is for my daughter. She loves princesses. She dances around like a princess. She sings the songs. She dances. She is an inspiration to me.

I know that every single child is amazing!

Also, I have an eight year old with asperger's and I am partially blind in both eyes from my own cancer. I know my son and I will need a little help with certain activies.

I am hoping that you all could guide me to planning my daughter's trip. It is very last minute due to circumstances beyond my control. We were hoping for the week before Christmas because our local chapter of Make a Wish said that no one can travel with make a wish the last week of December, which is what we put in for. Our consultant only had one other client before so she did not have much info on Making a Wish for Disney/universal/Sea world. She did say that we could not do all Disney (instead of Universal).

I hope we will be able to plan this trip in time. Thank you for any input!

 

[blessedmom4]

Hey guys, this is a little off topic but I know there are lots of knowledgable people here who might can help me. I have a friend who is interested in starting a program similar to make a wish, but aimed at giving wishes to caregivers. Have you guys ever heard of this?

TIA!

I have never heard of it; however, I think it is an AMAZING idea. PLEASE keep us posted.

 

[blessedmom4]

Welcome to all the new wishtrippers and those planning to leave soon. It doesn't matter how much you plan...just go with the flow for the most part and ask lots of questions. It is overwhelming I know; however, even if you never left GKTW you would have a blast!

 

[Sleeping~Beauty]

so much for the quick reply!

I have been on the Disboards for many years. The last three years I stopped because that is when I got cancer and then my daughter. But now she has been blessed with her dream to see the princesses. This is really so exciting!

 

[newdrama12]

Just found this out this evening, every villa at GKTW is now equipped with password protected wi-fi.