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

[carebearkidney]

I am new to this board and need all the info I can get for our upcoming MAW trip to Disneyland Trip Oct. 7-12 for our family of 4. So far we've confirmed 3 days in the park ('cause we're WDW fanatics) and 1 day on our own. We've debated extending our trip (on our dime) an extra day...just need to MAW know for sure by this Wednesday (Aug. 8, 12) before she books the flight). Any idea how much spending $ they usually give you? Do you usually have to make your own meal reservations?

For starters -
Ok, well...I guess that's for "enders" too since I've never been to DL and haven't had our trip yet either. BUT, from what I have seen - yes, make your dining reservations (unless a certain meal is part of your wish). Have fun!!

 

[texastwinmom]

Woot woot! I will post a link on the wish trippers thread!

Thank you so much! You are so sweet and so very kind of you to take the time out of your busy days to care for us!

My 11 year old son is going on his Wish trip through Dream Factory in Oct. He wanted it to be something with Disney and NYC. Since he is a big theater buff his wish was to go hang out with the cast from the Disney Broadway show Newsies. I didn’t know if these boards were strictly for DL or WDW. This is our first big family trip since being diagnosed and its starting to really stress me out. Not sure if I could start a pre-trip report if we are doing NYC trip? Thanks

Hi and welcome!!! I'm new here too! I'm happy to hear about your sons soon to come wish trip!! Super cool stuff huh! I love the theater idea and can't wait to read your plans!!!

Tara

Today was the big day that Braden met the wish granter's, and made his official wish! It was so exciting to see him full of so much excitement! I have updated our PTR... and hope to update it soon with approval and dates!

This all seems so unreal at times, and I can't imagine how incredible the trip itself will be for our whole family!

Now, just to wait for the next step....

Congratulations!!!! How exciting!!! I am looking forward to reading your report!

I am new to this board and need all the info I can get for our upcoming MAW trip to Disneyland Trip Oct. 7-12 for our family of 4. So far we've confirmed 3 days in the park ('cause we're WDW fanatics) and 1 day on our own. We've debated extending our trip (on our dime) an extra day...just need to MAW know for sure by this Wednesday (Aug. 8, 12) before she books the flight). Any idea how much spending $ they usually give you? Do you usually have to make your own meal reservations?

Hi! Welcome from another newbie! How exciting your dates are almost here! Wish I could be of more help to you but i'm looking forward to hearing more of your plans!

Cool news!

We were supposed to go on my brother's wish trip to Disneyland in the September/October timeframe. My brother's health took a turn and while he did recover, we expedited the trip to make sure we get it done in a time when he is feeling well. We have had it planned for a month, but it was just confirmed today we leave in SIX DAYS!! We are staying at the Paradise Pier Hotel.

Wow! 6 days!! That's so fabulous! I'm happy for your family and hope you all have a really awesome time with your bro!!!

Ha! Thanks. I write exactly how I talk - very animated! Kind of have to be that personality when you are trying to get 14 year old excited about photosynthesis and cellular respiration.

Ha! I love it! I tend to be a little over animated too! I'm annoyingly perky. It's either that or go throw myself off a bridge from stress, so I'll go with this.

No Disney news for me, in "wait" mode. Enjoying our last couple weeks before school starts.

 

[LindaBabe]

I am new to this board and need all the info I can get for our upcoming MAW trip to Disneyland Trip Oct. 7-12 for our family of 4. So far we've confirmed 3 days in the park ('cause we're WDW fanatics) and 1 day on our own. We've debated extending our trip (on our dime) an extra day...just need to MAW know for sure by this Wednesday (Aug. 8, 12) before she books the flight). Any idea how much spending $ they usually give you? Do you usually have to make your own meal reservations?

Dining reservations at Disneyland aren't as critical as they are at Disney World, UNLESS you want the "World of color" reserved area package. It's pricey, but a Prix fixe meal that is delicious, at least at Arials. or if you want dinner at Blue Bayou, which I didn't love and haven't been back to.

There are plenty of very good 'counter' services places to eat in both Disneyland and California Adventure, so if you don't want or get sit down ressies, you won't starve. DownTown Disney is right outside the resorts and parks, and there are also many places to eat there - House of Blues, Rainforest Cafe, ESPN club, Tortilla Joes, just to name a few.

Suggest the Passporter guide to Disneyland, if you can get your hands on it. It was invaluable when I was a first timer there.

 

[mom2ajnm]

Thanks everyone for the warm welcome!! I spent a few hours this morning making Nathaniel NYC wish PTR!! Wasn't sure how much info you all wanted.

Come take a look! Nathaniel's Wish Trip *NYC Disney Newsies*

 

[Momtokcc]

Pretty much no one else is excited for me but I knew you guys would be!

Wow!!! That is so nice and so fabulous!!

 

[Momtokcc]

Hi everyone! I'm happy I just came across this thread! My 6 year old has just been approved for his Wish! We are soooo happy for him! He's been dreaming of going to Disney World since I can remember and now it seems it will become a reality! He's a Stage III Hepatoblastoma survivor, after a year of chemo and a full liver transplant, he's cancer free and doing well! Still lots of scans and labs and a few minor bumps in the road, but he's alive and proud to show off his scars at the pool this summer! He is immunosuppresed due to his anti-rejection meds, so I'll be armed with sanitizers...but for this week he can hug and touch anything he wants! LOL

Looking forward to getting to know you all and reading all these super wish reports! There's so much to research, I don't know where to begin...LOL

I am so happy to hear that your son is doing well and that he has been approved for his wish!!

 

[alyssaswish]

Hey everyone, I posted a blog review of GKTW last week. I kind of came back and went MIA, things have been crazy on my end.

BUT...

Here's the link, if you're interested!

Love your blog on GKTW. I have planned time for a few parties at night but now I am rethinking our day plans to allow more time to explore the village. So happy you guys had so much fun! Have you started a TR?

 

[Momtokcc]

My 11 year old son is going on his Wish trip through Dream Factory in Oct. He wanted it to be something with Disney and NYC. Since he is a big theater buff his wish was to go hang out with the cast from the Disney Broadway show Newsies. I didn’t know if these boards were strictly for DL or WDW. This is our first big family trip since being diagnosed and its starting to really stress me out. Not sure if I could start a pre-trip report if we are doing NYC trip? Thanks

Tara

That sounds like so much fun!!

 

[texastwinmom]

I am so happy to hear that your son is doing well and that he has been approved for his wish!!

Thank you so very much!!! Very nice of you, I just subscribed to your TPR, fun stuff!!!

 

[Momtokcc]

I have been MIA b/c last week was just crazy busy at our house. I took my little dog to be spayed last Monday b/c it was going to be a slow week and then my DD was sick on Tuesday. Took her to the doc and she had strep throat...no surprise there, we knew that was it. She got a shot and a script for a zpack but by Thursday she was no better. All the while I am trying to quarantine her in her room, keep the house disinfected and keep Cade away from her b/c if he gets sick, it will be a hospital admit for sure. Took her back to the doc on Thursday and she got another shot and more antibiotics and got sent that day to the ent b/c there was an abscess back there in her throat. Turns out she had a peritonsillar abscess, ended up having surgery for it that afternoon, it was obstructing her airway. She is missing work and band camp. Then on Friday, my little puppy girl decided to take out half her stitches so I had to take her back to the vet and she had to be restitched, so now she has a wonderful e-collar on.

Anyway - today is Cade's birthday. He has officially hit the double digits, the big 10! I put a small update on the PTR.

 

[mdfalls]

In one week at exactly this time, we will be on a plane enroute to GKTW!!! Wow!!! I woke up this morning thinking I need to make a packing list so I don't forget anything so I'm going to be starting that. Then our Wish Grantors will be here Friday night to throw him a small send off party and give us our plane tickets, expense money, etc.... Then we just wait. Its the waiting that is hard! I think Spencer was ready months ago!

 

[Lilfoot93]

I have been MIA b/c last week was just crazy busy at our house. I took my little dog to be spayed last Monday b/c it was going to be a slow week and then my DD was sick on Tuesday. Took her to the doc and she had strep throat...no surprise there, we knew that was it. She got a shot and a script for a zpack but by Thursday she was no better. All the while I am trying to quarantine her in her room, keep the house disinfected and keep Cade away from her b/c if he gets sick, it will be a hospital admit for sure. Took her back to the doc on Thursday and she got another shot and more antibiotics and got sent that day to the ent b/c there was an abscess back there in her throat. Turns out she had a peritonsillar abscess, ended up having surgery for it that afternoon, it was obstructing her airway. She is missing work and band camp. Then on Friday, my little puppy girl decided to take out half her stitches so I had to take her back to the vet and she had to be restitched, so now she has a wonderful e-collar on.

Anyway - today is Cade's birthday. He has officially hit the double digits, the big 10! I put a small update on the PTR.

OH MY! What a week your family has had! Hoping this week is much better foe you!

Happy Birthday Cade!

In one week at exactly this time, we will be on a plane enroute to GKTW!!! Wow!!! I woke up this morning thinking I need to make a packing list so I don't forget anything so I'm going to be starting that. Then our Wish Grantors will be here Friday night to throw him a small send off party and give us our plane tickets, expense money, etc.... Then we just wait. Its the waiting that is hard! I think Spencer was ready months ago!

How exciting! Only one week to go! Hopefully this next week will go by fast for you!

Jackie

 

[GavandGraciesMommy]

In one week at exactly this time, we will be on a plane enroute to GKTW!!! Wow!!! I woke up this morning thinking I need to make a packing list so I don't forget anything so I'm going to be starting that. Then our Wish Grantors will be here Friday night to throw him a small send off party and give us our plane tickets, expense money, etc.... Then we just wait. Its the waiting that is hard! I think Spencer was ready months ago!

YAY!!! So excited for you! I am sure you will have a wonderful time

 

[carebearkidney]

In one week at exactly this time, we will be on a plane enroute to GKTW!!! Wow!!! I woke up this morning thinking I need to make a packing list so I don't forget anything so I'm going to be starting that. Then our Wish Grantors will be here Friday night to throw him a small send off party and give us our plane tickets, expense money, etc.... Then we just wait. Its the waiting that is hard! I think Spencer was ready months ago!

I'm so excited for you!!!! I'm sitting here all hyper and antsy just waiting for our wish granters to come out next Saturday, and you guys are almost ready for the trip of a lifetime!!!
And in case the overabundance of emoticons doesn't convey my excitement, I'll add a YIPPEE!

Originally Posted by Momtokcc View Post
I have been MIA b/c last week was just crazy busy at our house. I took my little dog to be spayed last Monday b/c it was going to be a slow week and then my DD was sick on Tuesday. Took her to the doc and she had strep throat...no surprise there, we knew that was it. She got a shot and a script for a zpack but by Thursday she was no better. All the while I am trying to quarantine her in her room, keep the house disinfected and keep Cade away from her b/c if he gets sick, it will be a hospital admit for sure. Took her back to the doc on Thursday and she got another shot and more antibiotics and got sent that day to the ent b/c there was an abscess back there in her throat. Turns out she had a peritonsillar abscess, ended up having surgery for it that afternoon, it was obstructing her airway. She is missing work and band camp. Then on Friday, my little puppy girl decided to take out half her stitches so I had to take her back to the vet and she had to be restitched, so now she has a wonderful e-collar on.

Ugh - that sounds...relaxing and all sorts of fun. (I kid, I kid!) Hopefully EVERYONE is on the mend now. And I very to Cade! Happy double digits!

And on a small personal victory - it only took me a couple of months to learn how to mulit-quote. Woohoo!

 

[carebearkidney]

sigh...and obviously it will take me a little longer than my 33 years to learn to proofread for spelling errors due to fast fingers.

 

[Momtokcc]

Ugh - that sounds...relaxing and all sorts of fun. (I kid, I kid!) Hopefully EVERYONE is on the mend now. And I very to Cade! Happy double digits!

And on a small personal victory - it only took me a couple of months to learn how to mulit-quote. Woohoo!

I am impressed with the multi-quoting...I haven't mastered that yet!! Cade has been enjoying his birthday, playing Legos all day. We aren't having a party for him until the 18th. I am going to do cupcakes tonite though...he won't eat them but it just doesn't feel right w/o some kind of cake. Plus, I love cake!!

 

[Momtokcc]

In one week at exactly this time, we will be on a plane enroute to GKTW!!! Wow!!! I woke up this morning thinking I need to make a packing list so I don't forget anything so I'm going to be starting that. Then our Wish Grantors will be here Friday night to throw him a small send off party and give us our plane tickets, expense money, etc.... Then we just wait. Its the waiting that is hard! I think Spencer was ready months ago!

WooHoo - that is so exciting!!! I can't wait to hear all about Spencer's trip!

 

[AmberGreenawalt]

Hello all! Just wanted to pop over and let ya'll I posted updates to Savannah's PTR about our Princess' 4th birthday (starts on page 5 , goes to page 6). We had a Bibbity Boppity Birthday Ball. Come check it out.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2956109&page=5

Hope everyone is having a wonderful week!

 

[lgrove4]

In one week at exactly this time, we will be on a plane enroute to GKTW!!! Wow!!! I woke up this morning thinking I need to make a packing list so I don't forget anything so I'm going to be starting that. Then our Wish Grantors will be here Friday night to throw him a small send off party and give us our plane tickets, expense money, etc.... Then we just wait. Its the waiting that is hard! I think Spencer was ready months ago!

We are also going for my sons make a wish from august 15-21 but I am so worried about the weather, are you? I know it rains everyday in orlando but they are calling for severe thunder storms daily. My heart would break if this trip is a bust. His send off party is this Saturday and I figure I might have until then to see if we could reschedule. It would allay my fears to hear if you are not worried and proceeding as planned. They go through so much and I just couldn't bear the disappointment of sitting in a hotel room the whole time. We do enough sitting around in hospital rooms. Please help, give me confidence! Lisa

 

[kritter47]

Okay, I need a little advice from a Disney veteran.

A wish kid I have wants to meet Silvermist. Specifically Silvermist, though the other fairies are on the list as well. She had talked about a Disney Cruise as well, but I'm almost positive the fairies don't make regular appearances on the cruise, is that right? The fairies were by far more important than the cruise, so I want to make sure we're sending her to the right place.

Now, to find fairy and princess dresses for a variety of wishes. Anyone know if they make princess dresses out of materials that are very easy on the skin for size 6-8 ish? It would also help if it was something that could be put on from the front rather than having to be stepped in to.