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

[NEmel]

Thanks for the trip report!

Hopefully David will heal quickly.

We had a blizzard here too. Kids didn't have school today and mom got a snow day from work as well Got a lot done that I had been putting off or just didn't want to do after a long day of work. I believe our chapters board meets tomorrow so maybe some news soon!

 

[Nevada Jen]

Yay! I saw David was cleared to travel on his caring bridge site. I am sure is family is breathing a sigh of relief.

Our Wish Trip is 13 days away. I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. For rides that my DD cannot go on, do we need to get fast passes? OR does the rest of the family get GAC/Wish access even though she cannot participate in the ride. Two rides come to mind that I know the rest of us are going to want to go on that she just will not be able to do. Tower of Terror and Space Mountain. Are there any other rides where the rider has to sit in a seat by themselves completely separated from others in their party? It is one of my great regrets for her that she will never get to do SPace Mountain but I just don't see it being safe for her to sit in one of those bucket seats all by herself.

I am pretty much useless at work at this point because I am so flippin excited!!!

 

[kalimom6]

Our Wish Trip is 13 days away. I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. For rides that my DD cannot go on, do we need to get fast passes? OR does the rest of the family get GAC/Wish access even though she cannot participate in the ride.

We only went to Animal Kingdom (as far as Disney and GAC/wish goes) but my DH wanted to go on this one ride, cant remember what it was called and our wish child was a tad too short. So he brought her back to me and walked back, they seen he was wearing the GAC and put him through in the fast lane. Elsa was no where near him. But that is us, I remember reading others experiences but cant tell you where to find it!

 

[mspols]

I am so excited to get our MAW t-shirts! We really have not had much communication from our Wish grantors. I hope they don't forget us! We got our "Welcome Package" in the mail from GKTW yesterday. It was really just a brochere. But it has our checkin date on it so I am assuming it is correct! 15 more days till we leave! I really need to get sewing if I am going to have even half of my t-shirts I planned finished!

DD fell asleep in the car on the way to school today. And I am somewhat freaked out over it. I am so incredibly worried something is going to happen to her before the trip. Which I guess is a step in the right direction because I haven't worried that this would be her last trip ever (yes, I cannot even type the "D" word) in at least 2 weeks. Of course, I am now. Hmmm. . . perhaps I should add "Get anxiety meds" to my to do list?

We got the package in the mail today....can not believe almost here!!!!

 

[LittleEsmom]

We now have Emma's BBB day booked, Joe and Ryan's Pirate makeover booked, and birthday dinner at 'Ohana all on the 25th of March The kids are feeling like it is real now and getting so excited I am looking into getting us some custom Disney shirts for our trip....anyone have anybody in mind? LOVE reading all the PTR since I have been on here last Many Holiday blessings from our house to yours

 

[Cassondra]

We now have Emma's BBB day booked, Joe and Ryan's Pirate makeover booked, and birthday dinner at 'Ohana all on the 25th of March The kids are feeling like it is real now and getting so excited I am looking into getting us some custom Disney shirts for our trip....anyone have anybody in mind? LOVE reading all the PTR since I have been on here last Many Holiday blessings from our house to yours

That sounds like so much fun! I love Ohana. We will be eating there next month on our trip.

 

[lakinbum93]

Yay! I saw David was cleared to travel on his caring bridge site. I am sure is family is breathing a sigh of relief.

Our Wish Trip is 13 days away. I have a question I am hoping someone can answer. For rides that my DD cannot go on, do we need to get fast passes? OR does the rest of the family get GAC/Wish access even though she cannot participate in the ride. Two rides come to mind that I know the rest of us are going to want to go on that she just will not be able to do. Tower of Terror and Space Mountain. Are there any other rides where the rider has to sit in a seat by themselves completely separated from others in their party? It is one of my great regrets for her that she will never get to do SPace Mountain but I just don't see it being safe for her to sit in one of those bucket seats all by herself.

I am pretty much useless at work at this point because I am so flippin excited!!!

Our son is older (10) so he could do pretty much everything he wanted at the Disney Parks. At Universal, there were some coasters he didn't want to ride but dad & daughter did. So they just wore the button and got right in. There was 1 coaster my husband and I wanted to ride but the kids didn't so they waited for us at a designated spot near the exit (our daughter is 13). My husband showed the button and we got right in.

You mentioned fast pass. You do not use fast passes. Your GKTW button will get you wherevee you need to go. There's usually a cast member at the front of the lines and you just show them your button and they tell you to either go to the handicap line or through the fast pass line (which you do NOT have to have. EVERYONE we encountered at every park knows about GKTW and will help you get the best possible access. You just have to ask and utilize your button. Sometimes we were even privately escorted to areas through the back. We joke that we felt as if we were famous and imagine that's how they treat the celebrities that visit the parks!

I don't remember there being any other thing that you had to sit by yourself besides Space Mtn. Of course any of the roller coasters you will be strapped in seperately. And Stitch's great escape you are separate. If you have a question, the Cast Members are always more than happy to help. They were so very helpful.

Good luck and have fun! It's amazing!

 

[NEmel]

We now have Emma's BBB day booked, Joe and Ryan's Pirate makeover booked, and birthday dinner at 'Ohana all on the 25th of March The kids are feeling like it is real now and getting so excited I am looking into getting us some custom Disney shirts for our trip....anyone have anybody in mind? LOVE reading all the PTR since I have been on here last Many Holiday blessings from our house to yours

There are some cute ideas on Pintrest. If you want to buy them done check out Etsy. Awesome to have all events planned!

 

[angel's momma]

Sorry I haven't been on for so long - all caught up reading back.

2012bella13 So glad your DD is stable now, and received her wish. Sorry you weren't told everything in advance that would have helped you plan the trip. How wonderful that you are getting to go back to wdw in Feb., and visit GKTW.


Melissa - Can't wait to see the pic of your family in the MAW shirts.

I am so excited to get our MAW t-shirts! We really have not had much communication from our Wish grantors. I hope they don't forget us! We got our "Welcome Package" in the mail from GKTW yesterday. It was really just a brochere. But it has our checkin date on it so I am assuming it is correct! 15 more days till we leave! I really need to get sewing if I am going to have even half of my t-shirts I planned finished!

DD fell asleep in the car on the way to school today. And I am somewhat freaked out over it. I am so incredibly worried something is going to happen to her before the trip. Which I guess is a step in the right direction because I haven't worried that this would be her last trip ever (yes, I cannot even type the "D" word) in at least 2 weeks. Of course, I am now. Hmmm. . . perhaps I should add "Get anxiety meds" to my to do list?

Yay for the shirts, and that the trip is so close. Praying for your anxiety. Have a wonderful time.


lakinbum93: Thank you for sharing your trip report. So glad that you had such a great trip, and what an experience to meet Shaun Murray.

I can not believe we leave in 16 days...WOW!

Yay! Have a wonderful time.


Amy: Can't wait to read the TR. Thank you for the updates on David. Continued prayers for him & his family. So glad that he enjoyed seeing the characters. Hoping everything worked out with Ethan's opthamology appt.

It is amazing how exhausted one gets from cuddling with their kiddo all day!

Hope they release the dates soon. So glad Kara is healing well. Hoping Trevor's appt. went well.




Cassondra & Melissa: We had a blizzard here too, so school was cancelled for 2 days.


Dana: So glad things are coming together - sounds like a fantastic day.

I love Ohana. We will be eating there next month on our trip.

We love Ohana too.

 

[angel's momma]

 

[blessedmom4]

To all of our Wish Trip friends, past, present and future:

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[taliasmom]

Merry Christmas to all of our families, and may our little ones maintain their health through the season!

 

[NEmel]

Merry Christmas!

 

[Lilfoot93]

Merry Christmas!!

Jackie

 

[LittleEsmom]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to everyone

 

[Cassondra]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! I hope you all have a wonderful day!

 

[angel's momma]

Angel's wish granter just called to say Angel's wish is being granted. She didn't have specifics, but said she knew it was a 5 (we know that isn't the Fantasy). We are very grateful that she is being granted a wish, but it was still very disappointing to find out that she won't be able to have her specific wish. We took it harder than we expected.

 

[NEmel]

Angel's wish granter just called to say Angel's wish is being granted. She didn't have specifics, but said she knew it was a 5 (we know that isn't the Fantasy). We are very grateful that she is being granted a wish, but it was still very disappointing to find out that she won't be able to have her specific wish. We took it harder than we expected.

Christi~
So glad that they are granting her wish! That was quick! Sorry that it isn't the cruise that she wanted. Not sure how the chapters decide what ones they send you on.

 

[Nevada Jen]

What do you mean it was a 5? TOtally understand the being a bit let down thing. And then feeling like doo doo for being so selfish. . .but still feeling let down.

8 days till our trip. I am tracking weather.com life a madwoman. Looks like at least the first day we are planning on being in the parks will be in the mid 70's!

 

[mspols]

Jen I am tracking weather like crazy too....hoping for little warmth! What time do you get there the 3rd? Do you have set plan?? So excited....