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

[Lilfoot93]

We received our flight plans this week The kids are counting down the days. Thanks Maroo for the plans. It really helped

How exciting to get your flight info It is getting so close. Everyone must be getting so excited! Can't wait to hear about your magical trip!

Jackie

 

[Threeboysandachickie]

Maroo, thank you for the update! I actually just came across your MAW YouTube video today, so was excited to see Lauren's life update!

 

[carebearkidney]

We received our flight plans this week The kids are counting down the days. Thanks Maroo for the plans. It really helped

How exciting!!! Hope you have smooth sailing...well, flying!

 

[yeti5353]

Maroo,
I loved reading the update about Lauren and seeing the pics. She is a beautiful young lady! Thanks for sharing the update with us!!

me too

and hey we are going to be there at the same time, Oct 19-25

 

[Momtokcc]

me too

and hey we are going to be there at the same time, Oct 19-25

I hope we will be able to meet! That would be so cool!!

 

[yeti5353]

I hope we will be able to meet! That would be so cool!!

and i will have bracelets to give away! we are pretty easy to spot, both my girls are adopted from China and I am caucasian.

 

[connie005]

we will be there oct 21-27

 

[yeti5353]

we will be there oct 21-27

hope we get to meet up!

 

[Emmaswishtrip]

MAW Help please! My daughter has been accepted into MAW and all she wants to do is go to Disney! Our wish grantors are coming over next week! I was wondering how far out for dates should we give them? If it was her choice we'd go tomorrow! Thanks for your help and I hope to get our story up tonight!

 

[nesser1981]

MAW Help please! My daughter has been accepted into MAW and all she wants to do is go to Disney! Our wish grantors are coming over next week! I was wondering how far out for dates should we give them? If it was her choice we'd go tomorrow! Thanks for your help and I hope to get our story up tonight!

They'll want you to give them 3 dates you'd like to go. We met with our Wish Grantors in early October 2011 and our first choice dates were February 27-March 3rd and we got the dates we wanted. I'd say you'd probably want to go at least 3 or 4 months out. Unless there is a medical reason to do them super soon. We didn't find out we had our dates until the 46 days before leaving. So like early January we found out for sure, but we also had the holidays mixed in there too. The wish grantors might know too, seems like ours told us what dates would be really hard to do.

 

[Emmaswishtrip]

They'll want you to give them 3 dates you'd like to go. We met with our Wish Grantors in early October 2011 and our first choice dates were February 27-March 3rd and we got the dates we wanted. I'd say you'd probably want to go at least 3 or 4 months out. Unless there is a medical reason to do them super soon. We didn't find out we had our dates until the 46 days before leaving. So like early January we found out for sure, but we also had the holidays mixed in there too. The wish grantors might know too, seems like ours told us what dates would be really hard to do.

Thank you so much! Just posted on the pre-trip board with Emma's story! We are so excited! Hoping we can go sooner then later as Emma will over heat very easily!

 

[SillyNellie]

My 8 yr daughter Sarah has a rare form of brain cancer. We signed up for MAW and everything has gone so quickly. Our wish volunteer came to the house 2 weeks ago and we just found out that we have been approved for a disney cruise. We should be hearing from them Monday with the official reservation. They were calling today to book it.

Anyone have suggestions for us?

 

[carebearkidney]

Thank you so much! Just posted on the pre-trip board with Emma's story! We are so excited! Hoping we can go sooner then later as Emma will over heat very easily!

Welcome! I'll head over and have a look.
We met with our wish granters last Saturday, got pre-approved by Tuesday and now everything is 100% approved and they are looking at our dates. Our first choice of dates isn't until February, but they asked if we wanted to be down there for Thanksgiving! Decisions, decisions!

 

[carebearkidney]

My 8 yr daughter Sarah has a rare form of brain cancer. We signed up for MAW and everything has gone so quickly. Our wish volunteer came to the house 2 weeks ago and we just found out that we have been approved for a disney cruise. We should be hearing from them Monday with the official reservation. They were calling today to book it.

Anyone have suggestions for us?

Welcome! My only suggestion is pretty easy - have fun! I don't think you'll have problems with that one. Never been on a Disney cruise, but can't wait to read about your trip! When are thinking of going?

 

[SillyNellie]

Welcome! My only suggestion is pretty easy - have fun! I don't think you'll have problems with that one. Never been on a Disney cruise, but can't wait to read about your trip! When are thinking of going?

They are booking us on the Hawaii cruise on the Wonder sailing October 14...so just 7 weeks away!!

 

[Lilfoot93]

MAW Help please! My daughter has been accepted into MAW and all she wants to do is go to Disney! Our wish grantors are coming over next week! I was wondering how far out for dates should we give them? If it was her choice we'd go tomorrow! Thanks for your help and I hope to get our story up tonight!

How exciting your daughter gets a wish and knows exactly what she wants to do! Trev's wish grantors came out the middle of June and said we could pick a date as early as September 1st. We picked May though as Trev wants to do Star Wars Weekend. Going over now to check out your PTR.

My 8 yr daughter Sarah has a rare form of brain cancer. We signed up for MAW and everything has gone so quickly. Our wish volunteer came to the house 2 weeks ago and we just found out that we have been approved for a disney cruise. We should be hearing from them Monday with the official reservation. They were calling today to book it.

Anyone have suggestions for us?

I just wanted to say I hope she has a wonderful time on her cruise!

Jackie

 

[maroo]

Hello peeps!!

I hope everyone is doing well!

Is anyone headed to GKTW this week?!? I hope not...sounds like it is going to be stormy!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=45901527#post45901527

Here is my link and I wanted to get it on the first page of "Waiting for our Dates".

I read the instructions but I just don't get it. I think I'm tired.

I will link you on there!

We received our flight plans this week The kids are counting down the days. Thanks Maroo for the plans. It really helped

I am so glad!! If anyone else needs a planner, PM me and let me know!

Maroo, thank you for the update! I actually just came across your MAW YouTube video today, so was excited to see Lauren's life update!

Really?!? I loved making that video!

we will be there oct 21-27

MAW Help please! My daughter has been accepted into MAW and all she wants to do is go to Disney! Our wish grantors are coming over next week! I was wondering how far out for dates should we give them? If it was her choice we'd go tomorrow! Thanks for your help and I hope to get our story up tonight!

Are you interested in any particular parties? Or any particular time of year?

I personally LOVE the early December time - and January is really quiet at Disney and usually good weather - a lot cooler!

Feb is good -

I would stay away from Spring Break - unless your school schedule helps you to be off for a school holiday -

May is a great time to go, too!!

The summer works...of course...but that is forever away!

My 8 yr daughter Sarah has a rare form of brain cancer. We signed up for MAW and everything has gone so quickly. Our wish volunteer came to the house 2 weeks ago and we just found out that we have been approved for a disney cruise. We should be hearing from them Monday with the official reservation. They were calling today to book it.

Anyone have suggestions for us?

I am so sorry that she is sick! But I am so glad that you guys are getting a Dreamy cruise!!

Welcome! I'll head over and have a look.
We met with our wish granters last Saturday, got pre-approved by Tuesday and now everything is 100% approved and they are looking at our dates. Our first choice of dates isn't until February, but they asked if we wanted to be down there for Thanksgiving! Decisions, decisions!

I love Thanksgiving time! Good weather! You get to see the Osbourne Lights and other Christmas things for Disney!

They are booking us on the Hawaii cruise on the Wonder sailing October 14...so just 7 weeks away!!

 

[yeti5353]

Here is how we are are planning the schedule- it was tough because some things were non negotiable to Miss Wish and it is her wish.
conditions: no halloween events at parks (afraid it might be scarey)
must do halloween at GKTW and Pirated and Princess party

if you have thoughts and suggestions please share!

Oct 19 arrive at 12:05 pirates and princess party

Oct 20 breakfast with stitch at Ohana
Animal kingdom and maybe a bit at Hollywood

Oct 21 Discovery Cove and candy land game at GKTW

Oct 22 Seaworld
Halloween party at GKTW

Oct 23 EPCOT probably all day (food and wine festival going on so predicted best day)

Oct 24 magic kingdom with fireworks

Oct 25 depart at 1:00


thanks
Deb

 

[nesser1981]

I think it all looks really great.
Is her wish to go to Discovery Cove?

Here is how we are are planning the schedule- it was tough because some things were non negotiable to Miss Wish and it is her wish.
conditions: no halloween events at parks (afraid it might be scarey)
must do halloween at GKTW and Pirated and Princess party

if you have thoughts and suggestions please share!

Oct 19 arrive at 12:05 pirates and princess party

Oct 20 breakfast with stitch at Ohana
Animal kingdom and maybe a bit at Hollywood

Oct 21 Discovery Cove and candy land game at GKTW

Oct 22 Seaworld
Halloween party at GKTW

Oct 23 EPCOT probably all day (food and wine festival going on so predicted best day)

Oct 24 magic kingdom with fireworks

Oct 25 depart at 1:00


thanks
Deb

 

[Emmaswishtrip]

Hello peeps!!
Are you interested in any particular parties? Or any particular time of year?

I personally LOVE the early December time - and January is really quiet at Disney and usually good weather - a lot cooler!

Feb is good -

I would stay away from Spring Break - unless your school schedule helps you to be off for a school holiday -

May is a great time to go, too!!

The summer works...of course...but that is forever away!

I'm hoping for the sooner the better but I'm not sure how soon to ask for? We have our wish grantors coming over on Friday night and hopefully they don't think I'm crazy for wanting to go in 2012! Also how do I get my PTR on this board? New to all of this!