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

[sgarrity]

Was wondering if anyone can tell me how long it take from when you find out that your child qualify's for a wish and when the wish granters come? We got our letter on Tuesday, and I really was hoping that they would come before her brain surgery in 2 weeks. I know it won't happen, was just hoping to have her look forward to something.

Thanks-

Melissa
Mom to Emily (wish kiddo) and Abby (fantastic little sisiter)!!

It took us 6 weeks from being told she was going to get a wish until we knew who the wish granters would be and then another 2 weeks before they visited.

 

[mysevendwarfs]

I learned how to multi=quote!!!!

Anybody needing to rent a comfortable stroller at Disney should go through Orlando Stroller Rentals!! I spoke to Shannon this morning and she was very helpful! I have my stroller rented, along with a roller board attached to the back! I also rented a gps unit for my very active ADHD daughter. She disappears at walmart, grocery store, etc. We went to Old Navy and she ran off because she saw shiny flip flops LOL.

Our wish grantors said they were going to take care of the strollers, but I've heard from friends that the official Disney strollers don't recline. I'd like a reclining one for Avie because she (hopefully!) will nap in the stroller throughout the day. These look like great strollers, so I'm just wondering if you don't mind my asking whether or not you are renting this separately (out of pocket) or just renting it on behalf of MAW?

We rented from Orlando Strollers last year and they were amazing. The stroller was there when we arrived at our Disney hotel and very clean. We rented the Liberty which is looks like "stroller on steriods" as one of the recommenders last year told me. It was perfect for dd (age 10, but small for her age). For those who want the option to recline for an older child, it is perfect. DD could nap and just hang out in there. It has an awesome sun shade! The only down side was that she wasn't as high in attractions with wheelchair seating. She just switched to a regular seat. Don't forget to get a stroller as a wheelchair tag at Guest Services if you need that.

I talked to our wish grantors, Rainbow Connection, this week about DD's needs and they rented it for us. Talk to MAW and see. If you need a place for her to recline, maybe they will take care of it for you. A regular wheelchair wouldn't work for my daughter because she needs to be out of the sun and rest if she has fatigue or any small seizures.

 

[mysevendwarfs]

I know they give out a photopass at GKTW. Is it the regular free card you can get at the parks to collect photos or is it the prepaid card that at the end of your trip you can order a cd of the photos? I want to preorder mine if it is not the CD as it is cheaper than getting it later. Btw, we loved using a prepaid photopass. We took a lot of pics we probably wouldn't have bothered with because we wanted to get our moneys worth...lol. Now we have some really awesome family photos. Thanks!

 

[wishin' on a star]

Our wish grantors said they were going to take care of the strollers, but I've heard from friends that the official Disney strollers don't recline. I'd like a reclining one for Avie because she (hopefully!) will nap in the stroller throughout the day. These look like great strollers, so I'm just wondering if you don't mind my asking whether or not you are renting this separately (out of pocket) or just renting it on behalf of MAW?

The Disney strollers that wish families get free rentals for are definitely not reclinable, and I wouldn't recommend them for a child who would need a good nap in them. My kids were older, and it worked perfectly for us as just a resting spot. There have definitely been families on here who's wish organizations paid for stroller rentals from an offsite company like Orlando stroller. I would just ask.

I know they give out a photopass at GKTW. Is it the regular free card you can get at the parks to collect photos or is it the prepaid card that at the end of your trip you can order a cd of the photos? I want to preorder mine if it is not the CD as it is cheaper than getting it later. Btw, we loved using a prepaid photopass. We took a lot of pics we probably wouldn't have bothered with because we wanted to get our moneys worth...lol. Now we have some really awesome family photos. Thanks!

GKTW will give you a photopass card at orientation and a code for the CD to order it for free when you get home. It's an awesome perk!

 

[mysevendwarfs]

GKTW will give you a photopass card at orientation and a code for the CD to order it for free when you get home. It's an awesome perk!

That is so awesome!!!! a little more pixie dust to look forward to at GKTW. Those things cost over $100 I believe.

 

[mom2pixies]

We rented from Orlando Strollers last year and they were amazing. The stroller was there when we arrived at our Disney hotel and very clean. We rented the Liberty which is looks like "stroller on steriods" as one of the recommenders last year told me. It was perfect for dd (age 10, but small for her age). For those who want the option to recline for an older child, it is perfect. DD could nap and just hang out in there. It has an awesome sun shade! The only down side was that she wasn't as high in attractions with wheelchair seating. She just switched to a regular seat. Don't forget to get a stroller as a wheelchair tag at Guest Services if you need that.

I talked to our wish grantors, Rainbow Connection, this week about DD's needs and they rented it for us. Talk to MAW and see. If you need a place for her to recline, maybe they will take care of it for you. A regular wheelchair wouldn't work for my daughter because she needs to be out of the sun and rest if she has fatigue or any small seizures.

The Disney strollers that wish families get free rentals for are definitely not reclinable, and I wouldn't recommend them for a child who would need a good nap in them. My kids were older, and it worked perfectly for us as just a resting spot. There have definitely been families on here who's wish organizations paid for stroller rentals from an offsite company like Orlando stroller. I would just ask.

Thank you, I'll check with MAW! I definitely want a reclining one and I don't have a problem with paying for it personally if need be.

 

[jon03015]

This is somewhat unrelated to MAW in many ways. I was wondering if any of you lovely parents out there have any book suggestions on the topic of being a parent of a chronically ill child. I was trying to find something on Amazon and couldn't really find much. Thanks!

 

[evsmama30]

hey gang-

wanted to let you know we started atrip report! evan had a really good time, despite the heat...and snow white was wonderful! can't wait to share it all!!

 

[Perrinsmommy]

hey gang-

wanted to let you know we started atrip report! evan had a really good time, despite the heat...and snow white was wonderful! can't wait to share it all!!

WELCOME BACK!!! I'm glad you guys had a wonderful trip!

 

[mommy2girlswv]

Post another part of our TR!!! Hollywood &Vine!!!

 

[mysevendwarfs]

hey gang-

wanted to let you know we started atrip report! evan had a really good time, despite the heat...and snow white was wonderful! can't wait to share it all!!

Looking forward to hearing all about it!!!! Glad you had a great time!

 

[Synovial]

My son is awaiting his wish granters visit. He already knows he wants to go to Disney world, but his paperwork says he has to have a second choice also. He said he doesn't want to do anything else. Does he really have to have a second choice and if so, does anybody have any ideas since he can't come up with any? Synovial

 

[mysevendwarfs]

My son is awaiting his wish granters visit. He already knows he wants to go to Disney world, but his paperwork says he has to have a second choice also. He said he doesn't want to do anything else. Does he really have to have a second choice and if so, does anybody have any ideas since he can't come up with any? Synovial

Could he pick Disneyland or is that too similar? Hope things go well with the wish granters

 

[Perrinsmommy]

My son is awaiting his wish granters visit. He already knows he wants to go to Disney world, but his paperwork says he has to have a second choice also. He said he doesn't want to do anything else. Does he really have to have a second choice and if so, does anybody have any ideas since he can't come up with any? Synovial

It said that we had to choose a second choice but our wish granters told us not to worry about it.

 

[Betty Rohrer]

have to have a second wish but i have never seen the second one used. from what i have seen with Disney you will get that wish but you might not get the dates you want. we leave in less than 2 weeks for my grandson's wish trip to Disney. hope you know soon.

 

[mysevendwarfs]

. we leave in less than 2 weeks for my grandson's wish trip to Disney. hope you know soon.

Have a great time!!!

 

[mom2pixies]

We had to have three wishes--and only one of them could be a travel wish. Brooke's first wish was Disney and that's the one she got. But, for her two others--she chose a play structure (a swings and slide combo with a playhouse) and 'Princess for a Day' -- which we described as something similar to a makeover, tickets to Disney Princess on Ice, a trip in a limo or princess tea at a hotel, etc.

What about tickets or backstage passes to a favourite concert or show? Or some sort of toy--a playhouse, a trampoline, swingset, large battery-powered car, a special bike, camping equipment, a dollhouse, a kayak, fishing rod and tackle set, etc.? Or a little shopping 'spree' to a favourite store? 'Celebrity' or 'sports star' for a day? Meeting a favourite athlete or singer? Or what about an electronic gaming system or iPad or personal laptop?

 

[sgarrity]

My son is awaiting his wish granters visit. He already knows he wants to go to Disney world, but his paperwork says he has to have a second choice also. He said he doesn't want to do anything else. Does he really have to have a second choice and if so, does anybody have any ideas since he can't come up with any? Synovial

My Daughters 1st wish was Disney World with GKTW and her 2nd wish was disney world at Polynesian Resort.

 

[Synovial]

If you stay at Give Kids The World do they have transportation to Disney World or do you have to drive yourself? Synovial

 

[Perrinsmommy]

If you stay at Give Kids The World do they have transportation to Disney World or do you have to drive yourself? Synovial

We leave to go there on Thurs and we have a rental car through National Rent A Car. But I read in the packet that they do provide a shuttle bus to disney.