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

[Lilfoot93]

We just heard back from our MAW chapter and they said no extending our trip. They did say that we could take a red eye flight to give us an extra day. We are from the west coast and they said that it would most likely be a connecting flight arriving in Orlando around 7pm. If we take a red eye we could get there about 7am.

Anyone take a red eye with their kiddos? How did it go? My kids have never flown before. It has been a few years since my husband and I flew to NY. It was a straight through flight. Personally I don't like the idea of a connecting flight especially with kids in tow! I kinda like the idea of a red eye. Maybe everyone would sleep Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Thanks!
Jackie

 

[Threeboysandachickie]

Finally, completed a trip report for my son's MAW trip to Disneyland last month. Quickly, drop what you are doing and take a gander. I thank you ahead of time...
Christian's MAW Trip

I'll check it out tonight before bed!!! Thanks. I love completed reports

 

[aym4Him]

We just heard back from our MAW chapter and they said no extending our trip. They did say that we could take a red eye flight to give us an extra day. We are from the west coast and they said that it would most likely be a connecting flight arriving in Orlando around 7pm. If we take a red eye we could get there about 7am.

Anyone take a red eye with their kiddos? How did it go? My kids have never flown before. It has been a few years since my husband and I flew to NY. It was a straight through flight. Personally I don't like the idea of a connecting flight especially with kids in tow! I kinda like the idea of a red eye. Maybe everyone would sleep Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Thanks!
Jackie

I'm sorry to hear that. We were just told today that they are booking October flights now and when they get to the November flights, they'd let me know but to remember that is the week of Thanksgiving and that's why they were having us fly back on Saturday in the first place b/c of crowds and flights.

I wonder why they wait so long to book things? We just checked some flights and it's the same to fly back on Tuesday as it is on Saturday. But, I guess they have their reasons. We also have to find a way to the airport. I was kind of hoping they were going to surprise us like we've seen other wish chapters do, but I guess it didn't work out that way. They will reimburse us for airport parking. Well, I'm still going to keep planning in case our extension comes thru!!

I'm a little sad today, but it's not just b/c of this. Our little heart friend is going to have to transfer hospitals after spending over 90 days inpatient after his Fontan operation (3rd stage surgery for HLHS). He's going to be evaluated for a transplant. Evaluated...meaning, he may not qualify . Pray for David, if you will. He's such a special little boy!!!!!

 

[Lilfoot93]

Praying for sweet David.

Bummer that you have to get your own transportation to the airport. That is one thing I know our chapter does take care of. Too bad all chapters couldn't be the same, especially since they are all through MAW!

That is kinda crazy they wait so long to book things. Especially you can book flights months in advance. Maybe it is because MAW trips can be cancelled and moved up or back for so many reasons.

I hope your extension goes through!!

Jackie

 

[onceagain1]

I'm a little sad today, but it's not just b/c of this. Our little heart friend is going to have to transfer hospitals after spending over 90 days inpatient after his Fontan operation (3rd stage surgery for HLHS). He's going to be evaluated for a transplant. Evaluated...meaning, he may not qualify . Pray for David, if you will. He's such a special little boy!!!!!

So sorry to read this. I had been prepared for disaster when my daughter had her Fontan surgery, as her 2 previous surgeries were not without complications. Thankfully she did relatively well post Fontan, but reading this is so sad. I hope the evaluation goes well.

 

[carebearkidney]

Woohoo! I'm doing the happy dance! We just heard from our make a wish chapter and our Disney trip is booked! We are going Nov 10-17!!! So excited! Can't wait to plan more!

So excited you're "official" - happy dance time!

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Hi, we are getting ready for our MAW trip... we are going 11/9 - 11/15. Excited to about everyone's trips! I'm new to this forum so I'm trying to figure out how personalize my signature, etc.

Laura

Welcome Laura! Can't wait to read more about you and your family!

 

[carebearkidney]

We just heard back from our MAW chapter and they said no extending our trip. They did say that we could take a red eye flight to give us an extra day. We are from the west coast and they said that it would most likely be a connecting flight arriving in Orlando around 7pm. If we take a red eye we could get there about 7am.

Anyone take a red eye with their kiddos? How did it go? My kids have never flown before. It has been a few years since my husband and I flew to NY. It was a straight through flight. Personally I don't like the idea of a connecting flight especially with kids in tow! I kinda like the idea of a red eye. Maybe everyone would sleep Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Thanks!
Jackie

Sorry you couldn't extend. I personally would be interested in the red eye in your case too. They very well might sleep, and it's not like you would sleep even if you were at home. I know I'm going to be doing this the night before. Get there early, take a nap and enjoy the day. You are going to have to get adjusted to the time difference anyway! This will ensure you go to bed on time that first night and wake up feeling more refreshed, rather than tossing and turning for hours because it's not your normal sleep time yet. Good luck!

 

[carebearkidney]

I'm a little sad today, but it's not just b/c of this. Our little heart friend is going to have to transfer hospitals after spending over 90 days inpatient after his Fontan operation (3rd stage surgery for HLHS). He's going to be evaluated for a transplant. Evaluated...meaning, he may not qualify . Pray for David, if you will. He's such a special little boy!!!!!

I'm so sorry. Little David will be in my prayers. Matthew was almost denied transplant due to his congestive heart failure, but since it was a living donor they OKed it. If we would have waited even a couple of more weeks, I seriously doubt Matthew would still be here. Blessings sent to David and his family and his angel donor.

 

[Abcam]

We just heard back from our MAW chapter and they said no extending our trip. They did say that we could take a red eye flight to give us an extra day. We are from the west coast and they said that it would most likely be a connecting flight arriving in Orlando around 7pm. If we take a red eye we could get there about 7am

Could you try and change flights on your own once you have your plane tickets? Maybe you could get the airline to waive the fee for changing flights. When do you normally get your tickets?

 

[Lilfoot93]

Sorry you couldn't extend. I personally would be interested in the red eye in your case too. They very well might sleep, and it's not like you would sleep even if you were at home. I know I'm going to be doing this the night before. Get there early, take a nap and enjoy the day. You are going to have to get adjusted to the time difference anyway! This will ensure you go to bed on time that first night and wake up feeling more refreshed, rather than tossing and turning for hours because it's not your normal sleep time yet. Good luck!

I was thinking the same thing about the red eye... It would probably help adjust to the 3 hour time difference! We wouldn't be sleeping anyway as we would have to leave for the airport about 4am or so! Plus I think it would be harder for the kids to have a 6 hour flight during the day plus however long the layover is!

Could you try and change flights on your own once you have your plane tickets? Maybe you could get the airline to waive the fee for changing flights. When do you normally get your tickets?

They said we could not change our flights on our own because technically they are responsible for us until we come back. They said Hawaii would be an 8 day vacation because of travel... From where we are it is the same distance time wise to Hawaii as it is to Florida! Oh well... I am sure we will have a magical time no matter what!

Jackie

 

[alyssaswish]

DH and I were discussing our trip last night, and he asked if we would be able to swim in November. Are the pools heated at GKTW?

 

[newdrama12]

DH and I were discussing our trip last night, and he asked if we would be able to swim in November. Are the pools heated at GKTW?

Yes, they are.

 

[lakinbum93]

Just wanted to tell everyone thank-you for welcoming me here and give you a link to a thread I posted about our Wish Kid Kaston! Still waiting on dates...the anticipation is SOOO bad in our household right now! The kids are asking me every day, "Did they call yet? Do we know when we're going yet?" I'm trying to make it super fun for them though and we're doing research on the parks and writing down what we want to do, what rides we want to skip and which ones are the top of our list.

Without further ado...

Click here to follow Kaston's MAW Disneyworld Trip Adventure
Jamie

 

[aym4Him]

Just wanted to tell everyone thank-you for welcoming me here and give you a link to a thread I posted about our Wish Kid Kaston! Still waiting on dates...the anticipation is SOOO bad in our household right now! The kids are asking me every day, "Did they call yet? Do we know when we're going yet?" I'm trying to make it super fun for them though and we're doing research on the parks and writing down what we want to do, what rides we want to skip and which ones are the top of our list.

Without further ado...

Click here to follow Kaston's MAW Disneyworld Trip Adventure
Jamie

Very cool! Can't wait to read!! (Just got dinner in the crock pot about 3 hours later than I wanted!)

 

[aym4Him]

These (and shorts) will be the bane of my existence.

I currently wear Birkenstocks. Everywhere. My arches burn with anything else. I used to try and find the cushiest shoes possible, thinking that would help my feet feel better (I played sports growing up and didn't have issues with arch problems til college. Had an ACL tear my jr year in high school and my arch is flatter in my right foot due to muscle loss ?? in my calf. Once I quit training for athletics, I started having problems). Anyway, I didn't discover my love of Birkenstocks til after I got married. Holy cow. Awesome shoes!! Expensive shoes. Anyway.....

Figuring I'd get wet at some point at Disney (or wherever), I thought I'd revisit Chacos (bought a pair in 2000 but shelved them after I got my first pair of Birkenstocks). They are just about the only sturdy sandals as far as arch support goes. I have worn them to the mall, etc, and they've been great. Decided to do a "Disney-prep" walk yesterday to see how things would go. Just as I'd feared, there were hints of blisters on the soles of my feet- mainly around the balls of my feet. Dangit. I mean, I know it's probably inevitable with any rubber-insoled shoe/sans sock. Should I get some "blister sticks" and rub those on my feet or should I start out in Birkenstocks and then switch if we're going someplace that I might get wet??? Argh. I can't wear comfy Crocs b/c my arch will start burning after about 20 minutes.

 

[aym4Him]

Praying for sweet David.

Bummer that you have to get your own transportation to the airport. That is one thing I know our chapter does take care of. Too bad all chapters couldn't be the same, especially since they are all through MAW!

That is kinda crazy they wait so long to book things. Especially you can book flights months in advance. Maybe it is because MAW trips can be cancelled and moved up or back for so many reasons.

I hope your extension goes through!!

Jackie

So sorry to read this. I had been prepared for disaster when my daughter had her Fontan surgery, as her 2 previous surgeries were not without complications. Thankfully she did relatively well post Fontan, but reading this is so sad. I hope the evaluation goes well.

I'm so sorry. Little David will be in my prayers. Matthew was almost denied transplant due to his congestive heart failure, but since it was a living donor they OKed it. If we would have waited even a couple of more weeks, I seriously doubt Matthew would still be here. Blessings sent to David and his family and his angel donor.

Thank you, all. No new updates as of today, but if you want to follow his story: www.caringbridge.org/visit/babyhood

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

Yesterday Kyra had her cardiology appointment, She will be seen again in 6 months, so April. She is supposed to be going on her wish in May....cant believe i didnt realize we were just 7 months out!! We have known we were going this May coming since this past Christmas. This is so crazy!!! I cant wait!!!

 

[aym4Him]

Yesterday Kyra had her cardiology appointment, She will be seen again in 6 months, so April. She is supposed to be going on her wish in May....cant believe i didnt realize we were just 7 months out!! We have known we were going this May coming since this past Christmas. This is so crazy!!! I cant wait!!!

How did her appointment go?

The waiting is the HARDEST!! Time does tend to absolutely FLY by after a certain point, though!!

 

[DelanaAndKyra]

How did her appointment go?

The waiting is the HARDEST!! Time does tend to absolutely FLY by after a certain point, though!!

Cardiology was "ok" we are in the wait and see game for aortic valve replacement. He said depending on how she progresses he hopes that we will be able to wait until puberty.

 

[Emmaswishtrip]

Woohoo! I'm doing the happy dance! We just heard from our make a wish chapter and our Disney trip is booked! We are going Nov 10-17!!! So excited! Can't wait to plan more!

We heard from our MAW chapter and got our flight information! Sadly we are only going from the 10th to the 16th but we are just so greatful for the trip that we are still over the moon!

Also our chapter will provide up a rental car which is great! I did ask if we could go to Mickey Christmas Party at MK and they said we would have to use our spending money.