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

[sweetmarieT]

is anyone going to be at gtkw in february? We are counting down the days!! Dev got a flip camcorder for christmas and he can't wait to use it there.

we are!!!!!!! When are you going?

 

[starienite]

We dont' get there on the 16th. Looks like we are going to miss by a week.

 

[roach3770]

I just found this site yesterday so not familiar with this and never really been on a board like this.

My daughter Mackenzie, age 8, will be meeting with wish granters next week. Her favorite place in the world is Disney so we were not surprised when she said that was her wish. They told us to come up with 3 potential travel weeks so we are thinking April or May. We are so excited for Mackenzie and thankful that she is getting stronger every day. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in September. She had the tumor removed September 27 and has been in rehab since having to learn to swallow, walk, talk, etc. She went 45 days without talking and we are so excited that she is able to voice her own wish.

I look forward to getting to know some of you and learning more from those that have traveled this path before us!

Shawna Roach
Mom to three amazing daughters - Tyler (18), Madison (15), Mackezie (8) and wife to amazing husband Eric

 

[Moodyzblu]

I just found this site yesterday so not familiar with this and never really been on a board like this.

My daughter Mackenzie, age 8, will be meeting with wish granters next week. Her favorite place in the world is Disney so we were not surprised when she said that was her wish. They told us to come up with 3 potential travel weeks so we are thinking April or May. We are so excited for Mackenzie and thankful that she is getting stronger every day. She was diagnosed with a brain tumor in September. She had the tumor removed September 27 and has been in rehab since having to learn to swallow, walk, talk, etc. She went 45 days without talking and we are so excited that she is able to voice her own wish.

I look forward to getting to know some of you and learning more from those that have traveled this path before us!

Shawna Roach
Mom to three amazing daughters - Tyler (18), Madison (15), Mackezie (8) and wife to amazing husband Eric

Hi Shawna !
Welcome to the Disboards ! Glad you found us.

I'm Michelle and my wish kid is Jayden. Jayden has a congenital heart defect and wished to go to Harry Potter World in Orlando .. so they are sending us to Universal, Disney AND Sea World in April. We'll be staying at Give Kids The World and are very excited !!
I hope to learn more about your family and Mackenzie's wish trip !

 

[mommy2girlswv]

Just saw on TV DW will be open 24hrs on Feb 29th 2012...

 

[sweetmarieT]

I have dates and everything but I honestly dont know how to make a ptr... Is it just about Cassies disease and what her wish is?

 

[starienite]

I have dates and everything but I honestly dont know how to make a ptr... Is it just about Cassies disease and what her wish is?

Most MAW I have seen start with a background on the wish kid. I detailed the illness and his recovery. When I post updates on planning the trip I edit the first post to include a link to that sorta like a table of contents.

 

[sweetmarieT]

Most MAW I have seen start with a background on the wish kid. I detailed the illness and his recovery. When I post updates on planning the trip I edit the first post to include a link to that sorta like a table of contents.

Thanks

 

[Moodyzblu]

I have dates and everything but I honestly dont know how to make a ptr... Is it just about Cassies disease and what her wish is?

It's all pretty much about your family and maybe how the wish came about. You can certainly tell about Cassie's disease and give as much or as little detail as you feel comfortable with. I'm one of those people who don't really get into all the details of Jaydens illness because I struggle with it and have a hard time talking about it. I'm trying to make my PTR as upbeat as I can since the Wish process is such a positive experience in our lives !
Your PTR can be about what your plans are and the special things you hope to do and see when you are on your trip.
I do have to say that I've read SO many well written reports on here and I give these people credit .. I'm not such a great writer so I just go with what I know and try to keep everyone updated on what's going on with us.
Until we are closer to our dates there won't be much to report ..

Don't be shy .. we'd love to hear about your family and upcoming trip !

 

[sweetmarieT]

Ok, thanks SO much. I dont know what I'd do without all the wish parents here!

 

[luvmy3dds]

We are planning our trip!!!! the wish team came and Emily wished for Disney!!!! Our dates are march or nov!!!!! i am hoping for March, less of a wait!!!!

 

[luvmy3dds]

well so far i did a ptr but got no replies, cannot get a pic to post , and GOT VERY OVERWHELMED!!!!!! I am soooo excited to have the opportunity to learn so much and plan with expert advice i guess i will check back tonight and try again because I am determinded to make this the best wish trip ever!!!!!! After all it is all about the magic, and Disney and where to find it!!! And yes my four year old is already packing, lol

 

[starienite]

well so far i did a ptr but got no replies, cannot get a pic to post , and GOT VERY OVERWHELMED!!!!!! I am soooo excited to have the opportunity to learn so much and plan with expert advice i guess i will check back tonight and try again because I am determinded to make this the best wish trip ever!!!!!! After all it is all about the magic, and Disney and where to find it!!! And yes my four year old is already packing, lol

I found Picasa to be very easy to get photos to upload. Picasaweb.google.com if you don't already have it. Upload your photos there and then when you are ready to add photos select the picture, on the sidebar click link to this photo, then select the size of the photo from the drop down menu, then click image only (no link) copy the link in the box above labed embedded image. Then switch back over to the post you are writing click the icon that looks like a picture of a mountain and paste the link you just copied.

You can add the link to you PTR on sig as well that will generate more traffic. Go to your user control panel, select edit signature, write something directing people to the PTR, I just wrote Dev's MAW PTR, then copy and paste the link to the PTR, go back to the siggy editing, highlight the words you wrote, click on the globe with sunglasses (that is how it looks to me) and then paste the link there.

Hope this helps

 

[Cheshire Figment]

cannot get a pic to post

I notice at this posting you only have 13 posts. If you tray again,m you might be able to. DisBoards is set up so that a person cannot post photos or links until they have more than ten posts.

 

[wbh1964]

Hey ya'll~
We just got back from Lindsay's wish trip. We had a wonderful time at Disney over Christmas but BOY WAS IT CROWDED!!!! Just now getting unpacked but wanted to thank everyone involved in her Big Give once again! I especially wanted to thank effervescent and her family for our box that we recv'd while there! Everyone has been so thoughtful and full of love! I will switch from our pre trip report to a trip report as soon as I get back on my feet. Still missing the magic! Hope everyone has a wonderful day back in the real world tomorrow and here is wishing magical dreams for everyone!
Wendy

 

[luvmy3dds]

Well its time to overthink and worry about our trip. We will be on a maw trip and my kids have severe food allergies, my daughter is also heat intolerant and gets motion sick. Food is a hugh concern for us and the reason we never took a vacation before. Another question is what can i do for my wish kids siblings birthday while we are there? I also wanted to look into bbb, any suggestions
also i introduced myself in the ptr is this the right place?

 

[atlantamoi]

Hello everyone! My first post on this board (I think). I've been reading off and on for over a year since we were first contacted about a possible Wish trip for my daughter (just turned 5, a year of chemo over with and clean).

We are going to Give Kids in late February for a week. My main concern at the moment isn't about my 5-year-old, but my 21-month-old son. He needs an afternoon nap. I did read about the lounge at Magic Kingdom and I think we'll try that for a nap. But what about other parks? Mainly thinking about Animal Kingdom. I believe we'll treat non-Disney parks as half day visits.

Thanks!

 

[sgarrity]

We got back late last night. Had a great time! I wanted to post a couple things we learned while we were there for those who might could use some of our tips.

1. My kids loved GKTW all it's parties and activities. Each night they would willingly and gladly leave the Park to catch the party at GKTW. I know other people had said this and I was skeptical thinking "My kids will not want to leave Disney to attend a small party" WRONG! They loved the special attention and after a long day at the parks, they were glad to get their nails done in the La-ti-da spa.

2. Go early in the AM, not crowded, get back to GKTW by 4 or 5ish and nap/rest. Dinner is not served until 6 and the parties usually started at 6:30 or 7:00 and over about 8:30, enough time for a quick bath, bed and ready to get up the next AM. We did not do this the first day and we were simply worn out the next day. After that following this routine gave us plenty of energy and we enjoyed the low-key parties.

3. We did need a light jacket some mornings but by noon is was in the 80's or upper 70's.

4. Kids loved Islands of Adventure, Dr. Suess land, Cartoon land and Marvel Comics. Skipped Harry Potter as I have young kids who are scared of that section. But this was one of my kids favorite parks. They treat you wonderful with a private escort to the back of rides for immediate access.

5. Universal Studios only had a couple rides that my kids could enjoy, if I had realized I would have skipped this park

6. Sea World was okay but not much more special than if you attended without the perks (my kids are too small for roller coasters). You have to wait on the shows anyway, regardless of the pass. In hind site I would have saved this park for the days we stayed over.

 

[Moodyzblu]

Hey ya'll~
We just got back from Lindsay's wish trip. We had a wonderful time at Disney over Christmas but BOY WAS IT CROWDED!!!! Just now getting unpacked but wanted to thank everyone involved in her Big Give once again! I especially wanted to thank effervescent and her family for our box that we recv'd while there! Everyone has been so thoughtful and full of love! I will switch from our pre trip report to a trip report as soon as I get back on my feet. Still missing the magic! Hope everyone has a wonderful day back in the real world tomorrow and here is wishing magical dreams for everyone!
Wendy

Glad to see you !! Although sad that it's all over.

I heard it was VERY crowded last week !! The parks were at capacity .. I hope it didn't affect you guys .. I was thinking about you guys being there and fighting the crowds.

I can't wait to hear all about your trip and I hope you took lot's of pics !!

 

[Moodyzblu]

We got back late last night. Had a great time! I wanted to post a couple things we learned while we were there for those who might could use some of our tips.

1. My kids loved GKTW all it's parties and activities. Each night they would willingly and gladly leave the Park to catch the party at GKTW. I know other people had said this and I was skeptical thinking "My kids will not want to leave Disney to attend a small party" WRONG! They loved the special attention and after a long day at the parks, they were glad to get their nails done in the La-ti-da spa.

2. Go early in the AM, not crowded, get back to GKTW by 4 or 5ish and nap/rest. Dinner is not served until 6 and the parties usually started at 6:30 or 7:00 and over about 8:30, enough time for a quick bath, bed and ready to get up the next AM. We did not do this the first day and we were simply worn out the next day. After that following this routine gave us plenty of energy and we enjoyed the low-key parties.

3. We did need a light jacket some mornings but by noon is was in the 80's or upper 70's.

4. Kids loved Islands of Adventure, Dr. Suess land, Cartoon land and Marvel Comics. Skipped Harry Potter as I have young kids who are scared of that section. But this was one of my kids favorite parks. They treat you wonderful with a private escort to the back of rides for immediate access.

5. Universal Studios only had a couple rides that my kids could enjoy, if I had realized I would have skipped this park

6. Sea World was okay but not much more special than if you attended without the perks (my kids are too small for roller coasters). You have to wait on the shows anyway, regardless of the pass. In hind site I would have saved this park for the days we stayed over.

Welcome back !! Can't wait to hear all about your trip !!

Great tips too .. I'm so glad we are able to extend our trip so we can spend more time at GKTW .. I think my boys will enjoy the little parties and such.