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

[sgarrity]

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We booked a flight through them and I was told it could be handled either way. I wanted to book it the second day we were there so I wanted to get it scheduled in advance. The first person I talked to at GKTW wasn't helpful so I waited a day and called back. The next person was very helpful and set it up for us. It used to be that the Pilots only offered the trips on one day a week but now they do it whatever day you want.


We were part of the Kentucky chapter and we were able to take a 7 day trip. The 5 days doesn't even make sense because I've read that MAW pays a flat fee to GKTW for the week and automobile and that's it. The only thing that makes me wonder would be the price per flight dates (like it's more expensive on Southwest to fly on a Friday or a Sunday). We were also allowed to extend our days at our own expense. Are you out of the Greater Ohio/ KY chapter?

Yes we are part of the Ohio/KY chapter. Our wish granters were new, so maybe they do not know. The text read the following

"MAW can do a 5 day disney vacation and u get to go to sea world. They can do October or December. Which is your preference?"

I asked if we were at GKTW and reminded her we wanted to say a few days more at our expense. She texted back "I am pretty sure all MAW KY kids stay at GKTW. I have emailed them about the extra days."

I hope you folks are correct in that GKTW trips are a week. This forum has been such a great resource.

 

[alexwyn]

Thank you. I had the same experience. I called GKTW a second time and got it booked. I too wanted to go the second day. By the way she said they like a 48 hour notice so if you are planning the air tour keep that in mind.

 

[katieb4]

I think I might have figured out how to do links! and add a ticker, (which I hope actually ticks down now)

We have begun planning some here...so many decisions!

Less then 5 months can't believe it!!

Does anyone know for sure a place where Jasmine would be? She is Gabbie's favorite!

 

[alexwyn]

Yes just ask at the waffle counter... and GKTW gives a balloon for birthday and has a bunch of birthday boxes for kids to choose from... I think I have a photo on my tr somehwere of that!

Ham's bday is a few days before we get to GKTW so instead of a party at home we plan to celebrate his bday while in Orlando. (saving the party money for something fun in Disney) Do you think GKTW would celebrate a bday in that situation or must it be your actual bday?

 

[mom2pixies]

Does anyone know for sure a place where Jasmine would be? She is Gabbie's favorite!

I remember seeing Jasmine in Adventureland in Magic Kingdom when I was there years ago. Near the Carpets of Aladdin ride (and the spitting camel!). I hear that is her regular spot, but I also hear that she can also be found in Morocco in Epcot. And, of course, she may be one of the princesses attending a dining meal, but they never garantee which princesses will be available that day. Good luck finding her!

 

[kdzbear]

I think I might have figured out how to do links! and add a ticker, (which I hope actually ticks down now)

We have begun planning some here...so many decisions!

Less then 5 months can't believe it!!

Does anyone know for sure a place where Jasmine would be? She is Gabbie's favorite!

She does appear daily in Morrocco in the World Showcase of Epcot. The times she is available is listed in the times guide. If it rains, there is an inside spot in Morrocco for her too! She is also sometimes out at Magic Kingdom, but it is more hit and miss. Just ask a cast member when you arrive at the park and they will call and find out when and where she will be for the day! You will be able to find her!

 

[sgarrity]

We received a choice of two dates in December. We can leave December 19 and move out of GKTW on Christmas day or leave the 20th and move out on the 26th. We are taking the 2nd choice to keep from moving on Christmas day. We did hear they can delay our flights home until the date we requested. We are planning to stay another 6 nights and fly home on 1-1-12.

Does GKTW do something special on Christmas?

 

[Sean's momma]

Has anyone ever moved out of the state during the time that they started the wish and the time they recieved the wish? We are moving from WA state to Arkansas next month, my MAW chapter said it won't be a problem but I don't know when we find out dates and such. Will it be once we get there or will our current chapter work with the other one to get dates?

Also please check out my PTR! I know we are a lil ways out but what the heck

 

[mysevendwarfs]

Also please check out my PTR! I know we are a lil ways out but what the heck

I can't answer your MAW question, but wish you well on your move! FYI, your PTR thread doesn't link properly. I look forward to hearing more about Sean's wish!

 

[mommy2girlswv]

We received a choice of two dates in December. We can leave December 19 and move out of GKTW on Christmas day or leave the 20th and move out on the 26th. We are taking the 2nd choice to keep from moving on Christmas day. We did hear they can delay our flights home until the date we requested. We are planning to stay another 6 nights and fly home on 1-1-12.

Does GKTW do something special on Christmas?

I was thinking the 2nd choice too!! I would hate to move around on xmas!!

 

[mom2pixies]

My daughters will be 4 and 18 months when we go on my eldest's wish trip. We will definitely be getting a stroller (hopefully a double one that reclines!) as they have such little legs and simply can't be expected to walk everywhere. On top of that, Brooke's legs were weakened while she underwent chemo, at the end she had drop-leg syndrome. She seems to have regained much of her balance since she completed treatment, but her legs still tire easily. Who knows if this will be the case come September, but still--better safe than sorry, so a stroller it is!

Just wondering how it works at the parks with strollers? Can you take them into lines or do you have to park them oustside of lines or attractions? I don't want to miss getting photos or watching Brooke on a ride just because Avie is too young and we have to wait outside because of her stroller.

Also, I've heard of ''Stroller as Wheelchair'' tags but I'm not really certain how they work or if we should get one. I think Brooke would be fine getting out of the stroller to go rides when we got there and hoping back in when she's done. What do other parents recommend?

 

[Sean's momma]

I can't answer your MAW question, but wish you well on your move! FYI, your PTR thread doesn't link properly. I look forward to hearing more about Sean's wish!

Thanks for the well wishes and for letting me know about the link. Guess I will go try it again. Hopefully I can get it right this time. Tired mommies and computers dont always mix.

 

[mommy2girlswv]

My daughters will be 4 and 18 months when we go on my eldest's wish trip. We will definitely be getting a stroller (hopefully a double one that reclines!) as they have such little legs and simply can't be expected to walk everywhere. On top of that, Brooke's legs were weakened while she underwent chemo, at the end she had drop-leg syndrome. She seems to have regained much of her balance since she completed treatment, but her legs still tire easily. Who knows if this will be the case come September, but still--better safe than sorry, so a stroller it is!

Just wondering how it works at the parks with strollers? Can you take them into lines or do you have to park them oustside of lines or attractions? I don't want to miss getting photos or watching Brooke on a ride just because Avie is too young and we have to wait outside because of her stroller.

Also, I've heard of ''Stroller as Wheelchair'' tags but I'm not really certain how they work or if we should get one. I think Brooke would be fine getting out of the stroller to go rides when we got there and hoping back in when she's done. What do other parents recommend?

We did the stroller as wheelchair at all WDW parks!!!! This is a must!!! Most rides we went down the wheelchair line and park the wheelchair outside the ride!! All the shows that we did we use the stroller as wheelchair! We sat at the wheelchair seats. January just can't walk far without getting tired. (She gets tired just walking around the house.) Kaitlyn had her own stroller and we would park her. Put her in the double stroller with the tag. Some rides don't let stroller as wheelchair tags. You have to change to a reg. wheelchair. On the way to the car, we had to carry Kaitlyn and put January in kaitlyn's stroller because she just couldn't walk that far!! We wish we had a double stroller from the park to the car.

 

[mysevendwarfs]

I don't believe the Disney strollers recline. I am sure I saw pictures of them somewhere on this forum. They are not typical strollers. If you need something for the whole trip, I would look to Orlando Strollers. They were great. Check with your wish organization and see if they will cover it for you. There is a lot of walking once you drop off the wheelchairs at most parks. I also imagine you would want to have one for GKTW.

We used the stroller as a wheelchair tag for DD on our last trip. There were a few attractions she had to walk a little. I would definately get one from what you have shared about her fatigue. I don't know if they give you the tag at GKTW, but any park guest can get one at guest services.

Also, I don't know if a double stroller fits through the lines. Anyone used one of those with the tag?

 

[Synovial]

How far away is Give Kids The World from DisneyWorld? Synovial

 

[jj0plin]

How far away is Give Kids The World from DisneyWorld? Synovial

It's about 20-30 minutes, depending on traffic.

 

[Em'swish]

Was wondering if anyone know if there is a place to keep my daughter's tube feeding supplies when at the parks? Can I just feed her at the wish lounges? Has anyone gone to Disney with a tubie child?

Thanks
Melissa
Mom to Emily (wish kiddo) and Abby

 

[mom2pixies]

We did the stroller as wheelchair at all WDW parks!!!! This is a must!!! Most rides we went down the wheelchair line and park the wheelchair outside the ride!! All the shows that we did we use the stroller as wheelchair! We sat at the wheelchair seats. January just can't walk far without getting tired. (She gets tired just walking around the house.) Kaitlyn had her own stroller and we would park her. Put her in the double stroller with the tag. Some rides don't let stroller as wheelchair tags. You have to change to a reg. wheelchair. On the way to the car, we had to carry Kaitlyn and put January in kaitlyn's stroller because she just couldn't walk that far!! We wish we had a double stroller from the park to the car.

I don't believe the Disney strollers recline. I am sure I saw pictures of them somewhere on this forum. They are not typical strollers. If you need something for the whole trip, I would look to Orlando Strollers. They were great. Check with your wish organization and see if they will cover it for you. There is a lot of walking once you drop off the wheelchairs at most parks. I also imagine you would want to have one for GKTW.

We used the stroller as a wheelchair tag for DD on our last trip. There were a few attractions she had to walk a little. I would definately get one from what you have shared about her fatigue. I don't know if they give you the tag at GKTW, but any park guest can get one at guest services.

Also, I don't know if a double stroller fits through the lines. Anyone used one of those with the tag?

Thanks for the info ladies. I had also heard that Disney strollers do not recline, which is why I will inquire with our wish grantors to rent one from the Orlando Strollers. (Plus, I priced them--a double stroller from Orlando is $90 for the fullweek--delivered to wherever you are staying--while a double at Disney is $30 a day--same price for three days there and we'd still have to rent others at Sea World and Universal! Makes more sense to go with Orlando Stroller Rentals. Plus--they look to be better strollers!)

I'll get a tag then. Anyone know if the GKTW provides them or should I just pick one up at Guest Services?

Also, as mysevendwarves mentioned--anyone know if double strollers can get through lines? Do they fit on some rides? Should I bother with a double or just get two singles?

Appreciate any recommendations!

 

[sgarrity]

We would like to join the fun and participate in the Big Give. However I do not sew, can I still do this? I thought I would include DeAnna, she enjoys giving more than any child I know. Always taking her "surgery money"(money that comes from grandma each time she has another surgery) and buys things for the other kids in the hospital. She wraps them her self, places them in baskets and had delivers them to the kids. Anyway I thought this would give her something exciting to participate in as she waits for her MAW trip. Can someone inbox me how to get started and if we can buy and send things instead of making them (although DeAnna will most like send her art work along with her package)

Thanks

 

[mommy2girlswv]

Thanks for the info ladies. I had also heard that Disney strollers do not recline, which is why I will inquire with our wish grantors to rent one from the Orlando Strollers. (Plus, I priced them--a double stroller from Orlando is $90 for the fullweek--delivered to wherever you are staying--while a double at Disney is $30 a day--same price for three days there and we'd still have to rent others at Sea World and Universal! Makes more sense to go with Orlando Stroller Rentals. Plus--they look to be better strollers!)

I'll get a tag then. Anyone know if the GKTW provides them or should I just pick one up at Guest Services?

Also, as mysevendwarves mentioned--anyone know if double strollers can get through lines? Do they fit on some rides? Should I bother with a double or just get two singles?

Appreciate any recommendations!

Strollers at WDW, Seaworld and universal are Free with your GKTW button! You can get double for free!! We really like universal strollers! We had a small stroller from home(Great idea to bring because of airport)They will just tag it when you get on the airplane and you will get it right after you get off the plane!!! We would use our stroller and get free double for January! If Kaitlyn was tired, we would make a bed for her the double one and put January in the other one!! Our smaller one didn't block sun much