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

[Corrine 1973]

Rylan is adorable. Thank you so much for posting his pictures. I have to ask though, what song is it? I tried to listen but youtube has it blocked. It says that its a song by EMI that has blocked our country for copyright reasons

I don't know why it would be blocked for you. The song is called When You Believe. It is one on the songs in the movie Prince of Egypt, and there are several versions of it. The version I like is from Celtic Woman, it is on the album Songs of the Heart.

 

[Redwavess]

Okay we are leaving in 10 hours and I am not sure if we need to bring a car seat or not??! HELP!!

 

[syammt]

Okay we are leaving in 10 hours and I am not sure if we need to bring a car seat or not??! HELP!!

First we did not need a car seat for our trip. One was provided for us after we for there. Second - have fun and enjoy every minute. Can't wait to see pictures.

 

[Glo's wish]

I just posted pictures of our amazing Big Gives we received yesterday!!!!!!!!!!
9 more days!!!!!!

 

[Glo's wish]

First we did not need a car seat for our trip. One was provided for us after we for there. Second - have fun and enjoy every minute. Can't wait to see pictures.

Have an amazing time!!!!!!

 

[Glo's wish]

What precious photos.....
I think there is a song for each of us....one that gives us hope and strength when we need it. For me it was NeedtoBreathe's Lay Em' Down.... I am glad you found yours......

Lay Em Down is my favorite too!!!!

 

[casper_jj11]

I don't know why it would be blocked for you. The song is called When You Believe. It is one on the songs in the movie Prince of Egypt, and there are several versions of it. The version I like is from Celtic Woman, it is on the album Songs of the Heart.

Thank you! I'm going to try and find it. Maybe EMI has an issue with Canadian copyright laws or something

Okay we are leaving in 10 hours and I am not sure if we need to bring a car seat or not??! HELP!!

Call the car rental location and ask if its part of your rental agreement. We were asked on our initial forms if we needed car seats but we brought our own. It should be on file at the rental agency if its booked. If not, they have contact information for GKTW at the rental booths as well so they could call for permission to add it to the rental. I'm sure they'd do it so my only concern is if the rental agency actually has none in stock. If so, GKTW may have to go through an outside baby equipment rental agency. I'd either call the rental agency with your confirmation number or call GKTW directly. To the best of my knowledge, they handle all the car rentals themselves.

 

[kailatilear]

Well we arer finally at the final weekend before we leave and I am starting to panic I feel like there is still so much I need to do yet. I know which days we are doing which parks and what everyone's must do's and sees are, but is there a list somewhere that tells the locations of the characters?

Also, I haven't been on very much lately. I have been busy making sure Tilear is healing well, trying to keep the family healthy, work (with only working 2 days this up coming week lots to do), trying to get everything together. Everyone here knows how this goes. LOL

Anyways, I still do have BIG GIVES to post and I will get those posted this weekend. To all the Big Giver's that have recently sent our family packages, I am sorry it has taken so long for me to post them. I just want to thank you all so much for everything you have done for my family!!!

I still haven't found autograph books, I looked on Ebay, but was afraid they wouldn't get here in time. I really don't want to spend a fortune at the parks. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[Redwavess]

First we did not need a car seat for our trip. One was provided for us after we for there. Second - have fun and enjoy every minute. Can't wait to see pictures.

Call the car rental location and ask if its part of your rental agreement. We were asked on our initial forms if we needed car seats but we brought our own. It should be on file at the rental agency if its booked. If not, they have contact information for GKTW at the rental booths as well so they could call for permission to add it to the rental. I'm sure they'd do it so my only concern is if the rental agency actually has none in stock. If so, GKTW may have to go through an outside baby equipment rental agency. I'd either call the rental agency with your confirmation number or call GKTW directly. To the best of my knowledge, they handle all the car rentals themselves.

Thanks for the advice!! I have no idea why I didn't think of this before!! Well we are leaving in 1 hour!! Disney here we come!!

 

[kailatilear]

Just found out the the space shuttle launches the same day we arrive. It launches at 4:50pm. Does anyone know if you can see it from GKTW? Just curious, it would be an amazing highlight to the trip, but not a huge deal if not.

 

[casper_jj11]

Well we arer finally at the final weekend before we leave and I am starting to panic I feel like there is still so much I need to do yet. I know which days we are doing which parks and what everyone's must do's and sees are, but is there a list somewhere that tells the locations of the characters?

Also, I haven't been on very much lately. I have been busy making sure Tilear is healing well, trying to keep the family healthy, work (with only working 2 days this up coming week lots to do), trying to get everything together. Everyone here knows how this goes. LOL

Anyways, I still do have BIG GIVES to post and I will get those posted this weekend. To all the Big Giver's that have recently sent our family packages, I am sorry it has taken so long for me to post them. I just want to thank you all so much for everything you have done for my family!!!

I still haven't found autograph books, I looked on Ebay, but was afraid they wouldn't get here in time. I really don't want to spend a fortune at the parks. Does anyone have any suggestions?

Here's a link to the best site around for character meet and greets. At the top of the page (at times its hard to see depending onyour monitor), there are five 'buttons' as such. Each is for a WDW park (or downtown disney). Click on it. It'll give you the times for all the entertainment (parades, shows etc) as well as the meet and greet times and locations with characters. http://pages.prodigy.net/stevesoares/

 

[Cheshire Figment]

Just found out the the space shuttle launches the same day we arrive. It launches at 4:50pm. Does anyone know if you can see it from GKTW? Just curious, it would be an amazing highlight to the trip, but not a huge deal if not.

I can see a shuttle launch from where I live, and GKTW is about 20 miles closer to KSC. Just make sure that it is still on-schedule when you arrive. What I will do is have my TV on the local news channel, which will cover the launch live. Right after the launch, I will then go outside and look to the East. And you may b able to hear the sounds from the launch, it will take about five minutes until you can hear it.

 

[Corrine 1973]

I still haven't found autograph books, I looked on Ebay, but was afraid they wouldn't get here in time. I really don't want to spend a fortune at the parks. Does anyone have any suggestions?

You can try going to your local store and buying some index card. I think they sell them bound together if you are afraid of losing them. When you are at the park you can have the characters sign the cards and when you get home you can pull the cards out and put it into a scrapbook with the picture of the characters. If you want to decorate the index card book, use some small pieces of disney fabric, stickers, ribbon, and other small things. Include the kids, I am sure they would love to decorate there own books. You can than take the cover of the book and also but it in a scrap book. Hope this idea works for you.

 

[brookerene]

Well we arer finally at the final weekend before we leave and I am starting to panic I feel like there is still so much I need to do yet. I know which days we are doing which parks and what everyone's must do's and sees are, but is there a list somewhere that tells the locations of the characters?

Also, I haven't been on very much lately. I have been busy making sure Tilear is healing well, trying to keep the family healthy, work (with only working 2 days this up coming week lots to do), trying to get everything together. Everyone here knows how this goes. LOL

Anyways, I still do have BIG GIVES to post and I will get those posted this weekend. To all the Big Giver's that have recently sent our family packages, I am sorry it has taken so long for me to post them. I just want to thank you all so much for everything you have done for my family!!!

I still haven't found autograph books, I looked on Ebay, but was afraid they wouldn't get here in time. I really don't want to spend a fortune at the parks. Does anyone have any suggestions?

You can go to the creative DisSigns thread and see if they have some autograph book designs that you can print out and bind together....I know they have some...here is a link to a thread about how to make one...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2323160

 

[Bill_Lin]

You can go to the creative DisSigns thread and see if they have some autograph book designs that you can print out and bind together....I know they have some...here is a link to a thread about how to make one...
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2323160

Guest services can help you locate character. They love to see Wish Trippers; and don't forget the Wish Trip Lounge at MK just for our families. The staff there are very helpful.

 

[Bill_Lin]

Hello everyone! I am Bill, one of the group that started the very first Wish Trippers Unite Thread 3 and a half years ago.

I finally took the plunge and became a Make a Wish Volunteer (Wish Granter) up in my neck of the woods. This is my way to honor my daughter and to say thank you for our own Wish Trip. Besides, I love helping folks plan their Disney trips.

I am so thankful for my little girl being healthy now. Our Wish Trip was just the encouragement and break that we needed to get us past the hard times and looking forward with hope and expectation.

Thank you MAKE A WISH!!!

 

[Bill_Lin]

You can try going to your local store and buying some index card. I think they sell them bound together if you are afraid of losing them. When you are at the park you can have the characters sign the cards and when you get home you can pull the cards out and put it into a scrapbook with the picture of the characters. If you want to decorate the index card book, use some small pieces of disney fabric, stickers, ribbon, and other small things. Include the kids, I am sure they would love to decorate there own books. You can than take the cover of the book and also but it in a scrap book. Hope this idea works for you.

How about grabbing a photo album at a dollar store and slipping cards into the picture slots. We bought ours in the park though.

 

[Bill_Lin]

It is the official MAW organisation, we should get our wish pack in the next week or two so hopefully that will have some information about it.

Never hesitate to call your Wish Granter or local chapter office.

 

[Bill_Lin]

I am cross posting this from my PTR since not everyone reads it (which is cool ). I heard from our wish co-ordinator today, and she is mailig out all the release forms tomorrow. She said there is quite a bit of paperwork and it can be quite overwhelming. Does anyone know what it all entails, and what we'll be filling out?

Just typical liability release forms to sign... and any forms you need to explain special medical needs. Not to worry.

 

[blessedmom4]

Hello everyone! I am Bill, one of the group that started the very first Wish Trippers Unite Thread 3 and a half years ago.

I finally took the plunge and became a Make a Wish Volunteer (Wish Granter) up in my neck of the woods. This is my way to honor my daughter and to say thank you for our own Wish Trip. Besides, I love helping folks plan their Disney trips.

I am so thankful for my little girl being healthy now. Our Wish Trip was just the encouragement and break that we needed to get us past the hard times and looking forward with hope and expectation.

Thank you MAKE A WISH!!!

Thank you Bill for being part of the group that started the First Wish Thread, I loved your story and have read the TR several times. What an awesome way to give back by becoming a MAW volunteer...you will be amazing, having first hand experience!