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

[brookerene]

I have just spoken with a guy who was granted the wish I am thinking of wishing for and he told me that he only waited a year.

That sounds great...so r u going for it when they call?

 

[Mom2mitokids]

2 questions.

1. We are waiting on dates (we had our meeting last friday). Is it possible we could be going in March or April (our preferred times)?

2. Do all MAW kids get limo's to the airport?

It is possible. Just stress to them that Kade can not go in the heat. April it starts getting really hot from what I was told.

Not all gets limos, but from reading TR report... Most do get them. My youngest trip we were given a shuttle van because that's what they had contract with. This time we are getting a limo. We have a 1 1/2 to 2 hour drive depending on traffic.

 

[MitoDadMO]

we told them during our meeting last week that he cannot sweat due to meds and that he is at high risk for heat stroke etc because of it. I saw her write it down. We can work around it if we have to, but it would be nice not to.

PS my wife has started looking for disney shirts to wear. I would really like to get some shirts made like on someone else's PTR that say something like Kade's Wish Trip or something like that. We have had them made before for fundrasing walks we participate in like the Epilepsy Awareness walk etc.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

That sounds great...so r u going for it when they call?

I am definitely going for it! I met the boy through facebook. I would like to meet Westlife ( favorite boyband). The boy is from Ireland ad he said he had a unreal experience. Their meeting was held in a hotel in Ireland and his wish was granted on World Wish Day!

 

[tinytreasures]

woohoo for everyone that got dates and fights

our wish granters came on tue and I have to say I was really upset with the main one
She got all crabby when I told her we had been on a trip before and knew what was going on. Then she got even more crabby when I handed her all the paperwork I had printed off. I included all info for the PCA's and she said well I know for sure they can't come with. I said they did last time.
So she kept repeating the rest of the time she was here how "prepared I was".
When I asked her "why" she was a wish granter she said because it came across the computer at work and she thought it would look good on her resume down the road

Then when they we're ready to leave she told Avy "I don't know if you can go to Disney so you need to pick something else"
Avy's face just dropped and I thought she was going to cry. The other wish granter (who was WONDERFUL) saw her face and got right down on the floor and talked to Avy. I finally said Avy do you want to wish for a I-pad if you can't go and she said "Okay" but you could see her little heart was broken.
I am very thankful for all the gifts and stuff they brought but wow she really ruined the whole thing for Avy, dh and I. Thankfully the other kids didn't hear her say that.
She did email today telling me she forgot to have me fill out the travel paperwork, so I hope that means she will get to go to Disney after all.

Sorry to vent here but I have been sick over this for 2 days now.

 

[that's nice]

Limo: pick us up and gets us to the airport 2 hours prior to departure!!!!!

Thursday, March 3, 2011
depart: 11:02am
Arrive in Orlando: 2:40pm

Minivan is reserved for us along with 2 boosters in Orlando!!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011
leave orlando : 1:30pm
arrive back in our neck of the woods: 6:30pm

Limo picks us up to bring us home....
this day will be a sad day, but soooo many memories will be made from this whole experience!

WOOOHOOOO!!! Congrats on dates!!!!!!

I have just spoken with a guy who was granted the wish I am thinking of wishing for and he told me that he only waited a year.

Good luck with whatever Wish you Wish for!

our wish granters came on tue and I have to say I was really upset with the main one
She got all crabby when I told her we had been on a trip before and knew what was going on. Then she got even more crabby when I handed her all the paperwork I had printed off. I included all info for the PCA's and she said well I know for sure they can't come with. I said they did last time.
So she kept repeating the rest of the time she was here how "prepared I was".

Wow...

When I asked her "why" she was a wish granter she said because it came across the computer at work and she thought it would look good on her resume down the road

Oh my goodness... that is terrible.

Then when they we're ready to leave she told Avy "I don't know if you can go to Disney so you need to pick something else"
Avy's face just dropped and I thought she was going to cry. The other wish granter (who was WONDERFUL) saw her face and got right down on the floor and talked to Avy. I finally said Avy do you want to wish for a I-pad if you can't go and she said "Okay" but you could see her little heart was broken.
I am very thankful for all the gifts and stuff they brought but wow she really ruined the whole thing for Avy, dh and I. Thankfully the other kids didn't hear her say that.
She did email today telling me she forgot to have me fill out the travel paperwork, so I hope that means she will get to go to Disney after all.

Sorry to vent here but I have been sick over this for 2 days now.

I know that most granters get 2 Wishes incase the first one cannot be granted for whatever reason. I would say Disney Wishes are granted 99% of the time. There is a right way to ask a child this question and a wrong way. It seems like your granter was in a bad mood or having a bad night... (or just a loser) I think once the dust settles, you should contact your organization and tell them what happened.

 

[kellyw8863]

2 questions.

1. We are waiting on dates (we had our meeting last friday). Is it possible we could be going in March or April (our preferred times)?

2. Do all MAW kids get limo's to the airport?

1. We had our meeting with Ali's wish granters right around this time as well, and we had no problem getting in for April. We were told that the issue wouldn't be flights, etc., but making sure that there was room at GKTW. We were a little more limited in that we had to go over school vacation week, or we would have to wait until the following February.

2. I think it depends on the chapter, but it seems to be a pretty common thing.

 

[Manymosi]

woohoo for everyone that got dates and fights

our wish granters came on tue and I have to say I was really upset with the main one
She got all crabby when I told her we had been on a trip before and knew what was going on. Then she got even more crabby when I handed her all the paperwork I had printed off. I included all info for the PCA's and she said well I know for sure they can't come with. I said they did last time.
So she kept repeating the rest of the time she was here how "prepared I was".
When I asked her "why" she was a wish granter she said because it came across the computer at work and she thought it would look good on her resume down the road

Then when they we're ready to leave she told Avy "I don't know if you can go to Disney so you need to pick something else"
Avy's face just dropped and I thought she was going to cry. The other wish granter (who was WONDERFUL) saw her face and got right down on the floor and talked to Avy. I finally said Avy do you want to wish for a I-pad if you can't go and she said "Okay" but you could see her little heart was broken.
I am very thankful for all the gifts and stuff they brought but wow she really ruined the whole thing for Avy, dh and I. Thankfully the other kids didn't hear her say that.
She did email today telling me she forgot to have me fill out the travel paperwork, so I hope that means she will get to go to Disney after all.

Sorry to vent here but I have been sick over this for 2 days now.

Wow.....just wow. I would have been so mad...... That lady just doesn't get it.

 

[brookerene]

woohoo for everyone that got dates and fights

our wish granters came on tue and I have to say I was really upset with the main one
She got all crabby when I told her we had been on a trip before and knew what was going on. Then she got even more crabby when I handed her all the paperwork I had printed off. I included all info for the PCA's and she said well I know for sure they can't come with. I said they did last time.
So she kept repeating the rest of the time she was here how "prepared I was".
When I asked her "why" she was a wish granter she said because it came across the computer at work and she thought it would look good on her resume down the road

Then when they we're ready to leave she told Avy "I don't know if you can go to Disney so you need to pick something else"
Avy's face just dropped and I thought she was going to cry. The other wish granter (who was WONDERFUL) saw her face and got right down on the floor and talked to Avy. I finally said Avy do you want to wish for a I-pad if you can't go and she said "Okay" but you could see her little heart was broken.
I am very thankful for all the gifts and stuff they brought but wow she really ruined the whole thing for Avy, dh and I. Thankfully the other kids didn't hear her say that.
She did email today telling me she forgot to have me fill out the travel paperwork, so I hope that means she will get to go to Disney after all.

Sorry to vent here but I have been sick over this for 2 days now.

I don't blame you for venting....I'm sooooo sorry your little one's heart was breaking.... but I know it'll work out... as for that Wish Granter... I would love that job....I hope that something will change her heart and that even though she wasn't too nice maybe she needs to learn something by being exposed to these most wonderful children.....pray for that wish granter because she probably needs to learn a little lesson, maybe some special one will touch her heart and change it! On the other hand, I would also let her superiors know about your experience with her...

 

[Mom2mitokids]

woohoo for everyone that got dates and fights

our wish granters came on tue and I have to say I was really upset with the main one
She got all crabby when I told her we had been on a trip before and knew what was going on. Then she got even more crabby when I handed her all the paperwork I had printed off. I included all info for the PCA's and she said well I know for sure they can't come with. I said they did last time.
So she kept repeating the rest of the time she was here how "prepared I was".
When I asked her "why" she was a wish granter she said because it came across the computer at work and she thought it would look good on her resume down the road

Then when they we're ready to leave she told Avy "I don't know if you can go to Disney so you need to pick something else"
Avy's face just dropped and I thought she was going to cry. The other wish granter (who was WONDERFUL) saw her face and got right down on the floor and talked to Avy. I finally said Avy do you want to wish for a I-pad if you can't go and she said "Okay" but you could see her little heart was broken.
I am very thankful for all the gifts and stuff they brought but wow she really ruined the whole thing for Avy, dh and I. Thankfully the other kids didn't hear her say that.
She did email today telling me she forgot to have me fill out the travel paperwork, so I hope that means she will get to go to Disney after all.

Sorry to vent here but I have been sick over this for 2 days now.

That was just plan wrong. I'm sorry.. ((HUGS))

 

[jj0plin]

I talked to Elliot's Wish Granter this morning and they'd like to come out tomorrow morning!! She wants to get a jump on things since we think he will wish for Disney and Spring Break would be ideal!!

 

[luvmygrlz3]

I talked to Elliot's Wish Granter this morning and they'd like to come out tomorrow morning!! She wants to get a jump on things since we think he will wish for Disney and Spring Break would be ideal!!

YAY! I can't wait to hear all about it!!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I talked to Elliot's Wish Granter this morning and they'd like to come out tomorrow morning!! She wants to get a jump on things since we think he will wish for Disney and Spring Break would be ideal!!

Yeah!!! Do you have dates that you would like to go?

 

[jj0plin]

YAY! I can't wait to hear all about it!!

Thanks!

Yeah!!! Do you have dates that you would like to go?

Our Spring Break is April 4-8 so somewhere around then is what I am hoping for. She said they had 15 other wish families already going that week!

 

[jj0plin]

The Wonderful Wish Granters just left! Elliot has officially wished for a trip to Walt Disney World! If you'd like to know more or see some pictures, please visit my PTR

 

[tinytreasures]

The Wonderful Wish Granters just left! Elliot has officially wished for a trip to Walt Disney World! If you'd like to know more or see some pictures, please visit my PTR

Yah for the granter coming
wow 15 families that is a lot

 

[brookerene]

I was wondering about beaches in Fl...we intend to visit one our last full day in FL and have been considering either Cocoa Beach or Anna Maria Island... I want someplace that is nice not dumpy...or full of college kids...any ideas? I don't mind the longer drive to Anna Maria although I know Cocoa beach is closer... also if any has experienced any nice boat tours... advice would be helpful! Thanks

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I was wondering about beaches in Fl...we intend to visit one our last full day in FL and have been considering either Cocoa Beach or Anna Maria Island... I want someplace that is nice not dumpy...or full of college kids...any ideas? I don't mind the longer drive to Anna Maria although I know Cocoa beach is closer... also if any has experienced any nice boat tours... advice would be helpful! Thanks

I will be watching this thread as we are going to the beach. Does it matter which side of Florida beaches you go too. We were thinking of going to Daytona. I would also love to see Daytona speedway.

 

[newdrama12]

I will be watching this thread as we are going to the beach. Does it matter which side of Florida beaches you go too. We were thinking of going to Daytona. I would also love to see Daytona speedway.

Not sure when you are planning on going to Daytona but keep in mind, in the past during spring break, a LOT of college kids go to Daytona.

 

[brookerene]

I will be watching this thread as we are going to the beach. Does it matter which side of Florida beaches you go too. We were thinking of going to Daytona. I would also love to see Daytona speedway.

I wish I knew too....if I was in Cali.. I would take my kids to Balboa and Newport beach and eat at Ruby's on the pier and such...but I have no idea about Fl...so we both will hope someone can enlighten us!

here is a link to check out:
http://www.beachhunter.net/closest-beach-to-orlando.htm