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

[aprilcarp]

We booked 2 rooms at pop century today to extend our trip 5 days.
We were told we would get tickets for Disney,universal and sea world so I think we will do universal and sea world while at give kids the world and then do the disney parks on the other days.
i asked about discovery cove and the medieval dinner show to our wish granters and they are supposed to let me know if they are possible by the end of the week.
Has anyone done bushgardens while on a wish trip.I think my boys would really love all the roller coasters.

 

[4monkeys]

We booked 2 rooms at pop century today to extend our trip 5 days.
We were told we would get tickets for Disney,universal and sea world so I think we will do universal and sea world while at give kids the world and then do the disney parks on the other days.
i asked about discovery cove and the medieval dinner show to our wish granters and they are supposed to let me know if they are possible by the end of the week.
Has anyone done bushgardens while on a wish trip.I think my boys would really love all the roller coasters.

My hubby, 15 yo, 12 yo, and 4 yo all did IFLY. Its indoor skydiving and they LOVED it. GKTW took care of it for us.

 

[maroo]

Thanks again Maroo, I have no idea how you keep up with everyone, you have such a giving heart! I think my questions are answered for the moment...I know I will have tons more! I also remember reading things and get confused who said what, although I DID remember Lauren's BBB experience and wondered if Rachel at 13 (by the time we FINALLY get to go) would be too old...plus, I have been investigating the price of "extras" such as BBB, table service meals (we had wanted to do 1900 Park Fare this time after reading some fun reports) and MNSSHP and all I can say is , even if we do have some MAW spending money...We will have to pick one fun thing for the family and that is okay, because we are typically very frugal, from necessity. We DID splurge on Akerhus when we went, because I had some Disney Dollars.

you are very welcome!

I would definitely ask her and not make that a surprise. We tried to surprise Lauren - and although she seemed very happy at the time, she later said that she would have not have said yes to doing it...so...we probably should have asked her.

Personally...I would do MNSSHP over just about anything else - so much fun! And extra cool on a wish trip since you have the button that gets you to the characters quickly.

Then 1900 Park Fare has also been a highlight for several families.

Of course, BBB has been, too...just up to your family, really.

Not sure if it will help....but allison is 12 and we gave her the option of BBB and she didn't want to do it. She did like the idea of her nails being done at GKTW, but we never got to do that. We had enough to do what Alli wanted. That was a family of 6. Have fun planning! You can always make reservations and cancel if you change your mind... I think

You can cancel! In fact...I forgot to cancel and called the day of to cancel Lauren's first BBB appt and they were particularly nice about canceling. IF they give you any trouble, let them know this is a wish trip...and they should take care of you.

We booked 2 rooms at pop century today to extend our trip 5 days.
We were told we would get tickets for Disney,universal and sea world so I think we will do universal and sea world while at give kids the world and then do the disney parks on the other days.
i asked about discovery cove and the medieval dinner show to our wish granters and they are supposed to let me know if they are possible by the end of the week.
Has anyone done bushgardens while on a wish trip.I think my boys would really love all the roller coasters.

this is awesome! that extra time will be awesome. you can really fully enjoy GKTW and all they have to offer!

I know there is a way to get a tour in a plane over Orlando, too...I think it is the wish child and one other person, maybe? Or maybe two people?

The wish child gets in free at the Dinner show and the rest of the family pays 50% of the entrance price. IF you do Pirates (which is a totally different show), then make sure to pay to get the better seats. The Medieval Dinner Show should be fun!

And Discovery Cove would be awesome!!

My hubby, 15 yo, 12 yo, and 4 yo all did IFLY. Its indoor skydiving and they LOVED it. GKTW took care of it for us.

oh wow...we need DETAILS on this....

Do you have pics?? If so...do you mind posting them here? since this is something new?

 

[jj0plin]

Originally Posted by 4monkeys
My hubby, 15 yo, 12 yo, and 4 yo all did IFLY. Its indoor skydiving and they LOVED it. GKTW took care of it for us.

Originally Posted by maroo

oh wow...we need DETAILS on this....

Do you have pics?? If so...do you mind posting them here? since this is something new?

I was curious about this too so I went searching and came up with their website... it looks awesome! http://www.iflyorlando.com/ifly-indoor-skydiving

 

[4monkeys]

I was curious about this too so I went searching and came up with their website... it looks awesome! http://www.iflyorlando.com/ifly-indoor-skydiving

I will definetly post pictures when I get to my computer later. You get 2 "flies" a photo cd and dvd all paid for.

There is the biplane ride and I thought it was for 3. An alligator farm and the maresh boat ride. I will get all of the info my dh wrote down during orientation.

We definetly would have loved to have extra days. We missed a lot of gktw activities and would have liked to done thhem as well as all the tickets they provide!

Happy planning

 

[jj0plin]

We booked 2 rooms at pop century today to extend our trip 5 days.
We were told we would get tickets for Disney,universal and sea world so I think we will do universal and sea world while at give kids the world and then do the disney parks on the other days.
i asked about discovery cove and the medieval dinner show to our wish granters and they are supposed to let me know if they are possible by the end of the week.
Has anyone done bushgardens while on a wish trip.I think my boys would really love all the roller coasters.

Are you able to keep your unused tickets from GKTW and use them if you extend your stay? I thought I read somewhere that unused tickets had to be returned to GKTW?

 

[kailatilear]

We received 2 more BIG GIVE packages today. One from Cogero and one from scouthawkk.

I posted the pics on our ptr if anyone would like to see them.

These ladies are amazing and I cannot tell you how much it means to our family, just to see the smile on Abby's face make me so happy

 

[Happy Dreams1]

We were told by our chapter the average wait to meet a celebrity was two years (Often longer) and there were no guarantees, you had to be ready to travel within two days of them notifying you. One of our friends children met Adam Sandler, and they are not allowed to post any photos on their Caringbridge website (or any public place) of him. She was with him less than two hours, although they did enjoy a nice meal after he left and a hotel room for three days. Details were few, since she wasn't allowed to discuss it very much. Thankfully, Disney sounded like a MUCH more fun option to my Wish Child.

Thank you for the info and your opinion...it will definitely affect my final decision.

 

[Happy Dreams1]

We were told by our chapter the average wait to meet a celebrity was two years (Often longer) and there were no guarantees, you had to be ready to travel within two days of them notifying you. One of our friends children met Adam Sandler, and they are not allowed to post any photos on their Caringbridge website (or any public place) of him. She was with him less than two hours, although they did enjoy a nice meal after he left and a hotel room for three days. Details were few, since she wasn't allowed to discuss it very much. Thankfully, Disney sounded like a MUCH more fun option to my Wish Child.

btw, why would it take two yeas?

 

[Haybuggsmom]

Hi everyone!
I wanted to give a quick update on Haylee.
Today was a GREAT day!
She went off the vent (but Amber just came out and told me she's now back on because she's not awake enough .. off most of her extra meds.. and she has started to wake up. She is only moving her mouth. But thats something.
She also had her first trach change. It was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Now we have to learn to take care of it.

I will try to keep everyone as updated as I can.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers

 

[kailatilear]

Hi everyone!
I wanted to give a quick update on Haylee.
Today was a GREAT day!
She went off the vent (but Amber just came out and told me she's now back on because she's not awake enough .. off most of her extra meds.. and she has started to wake up. She is only moving her mouth. But thats something.
She also had her first trach change. It was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Now we have to learn to take care of it.

I will try to keep everyone as updated as I can.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers

So glad that it was a GREAT day!!! Praying many more GREAT days ahead!!!

 

[4monkeys]

Hi everyone!
I wanted to give a quick update on Haylee.
Today was a GREAT day!
She went off the vent (but Amber just came out and told me she's now back on because she's not awake enough .. off most of her extra meds.. and she has started to wake up. She is only moving her mouth. But thats something.
She also had her first trach change. It was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Now we have to learn to take care of it.

I will try to keep everyone as updated as I can.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers

Glad to hear things are going well. I sent you a pm...when you get a. Chance to read it! Continuing the prayers

 

[Mom2mitokids]

We booked 2 rooms at pop century today to extend our trip 5 days.
We were told we would get tickets for Disney,universal and sea world so I think we will do universal and sea world while at give kids the world and then do the disney parks on the other days.
i asked about discovery cove and the medieval dinner show to our wish granters and they are supposed to let me know if they are possible by the end of the week.
Has anyone done bushgardens while on a wish trip.I think my boys would really love all the roller coasters.

We are extending our trip by 4 days too. Just a FYI...I would do the Disney parks first. Some CM check your passes(GAC..special button) and they have dates on it. Universal and IOA didn't check the last time we were there and they are super great with wish kids and if they did check..I don't think they would say a thing. . We are doing all the Disney parks/Sea World first and then doing the other parks. We also want to go to Busch Gardens. I believe GKTW gives you some tickets if you ask. I believe they need 24 hour notice to get them.
Medieval..you can get tickets at GKTW too. The wish child is free and everyone else is 50% off. In case they say no from MAW. We were also told that the Discovery Cove was another wish trip. This was my daughter main wish, but they said it was either Discovery Cove and swim with dolphins..with Sea World, and a water park and you don't stay at GKTW or the Disney World Wish. Oh...the Discovery Cove was only a 4 day trip. Korissa choose DW.

 

[4monkeys]

These are the best 2 pictures that I got on my cell phone while we were there. Unfortunately, we had camera issues while on our trip. I have not downloaded pictures from the CD they gave us yet, but will post them once I do.

The first picture is the outside of the FLYING tower. They have a trailer type building next to it to register and what not. The second picture is of them in their suits ready to go. Suits provided by IFLY, and my son didn't have shoes on that would stay on....so they gave him a pair too.

Hope this helps!!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

He LOVES the water so we will surely be swimming while there. If she has a hard time with heat you should check out a Frog Togg. We got one for Kade last year and it stays cool for over 12hrs and does not make you wet. We also got a cooling vest too, but like the FroggTogg better.

I need to check that out. We have the Silver Eagle Outfitters. My youngest doesn't sweat. We live in a dry climate, so it works ok, but I heard it doesn't work will in humid climate as will. I'm worried it work right while we are down in Florida.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I will definetly post pictures when I get to my computer later. You get 2 "flies" a photo cd and dvd all paid for.

There is the biplane ride and I thought it was for 3. An alligator farm and the maresh boat ride. I will get all of the info my dh wrote down during orientation.

We definetly would have loved to have extra days. We missed a lot of gktw activities and would have liked to done thhem as well as all the tickets they provide!

Happy planning

Is the flying thing at Downtown Disney?

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Are you able to keep your unused tickets from GKTW and use them if you extend your stay? I thought I read somewhere that unused tickets had to be returned to GKTW?

The tickets itself are good for up to 15 days, but your Special button is only good for the dates you are at GKTW.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

btw, why would it take two yeas?

I was told Miley Cirus(is that how to spell her name) is longer than 3 years and they aren't setting up wishes with her. We got to meet Adam Sandler at a MAW event. We even had pictures taken with him and they never said we couldn't post pictures. oh well...I did.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

Hi everyone!
I wanted to give a quick update on Haylee.
Today was a GREAT day!
She went off the vent (but Amber just came out and told me she's now back on because she's not awake enough .. off most of her extra meds.. and she has started to wake up. She is only moving her mouth. But thats something.
She also had her first trach change. It was not nearly as bad as I thought it would be. Now we have to learn to take care of it.

I will try to keep everyone as updated as I can.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers

Thoughts and prayers.

 

[blessedmom4]

Thank you for the info and your opinion...it will definitely affect my final decision.

btw, why would it take two yeas?

No opinions here I think you should do what ever will make YOU happy when you get your wish . I was just sharing the little bit of info I had on the subject...which isn't much, since that is NOT Lisa's Wish! Because they are celebrities, with schedules, the Wish has to be arranged around what works for them (at least that is how it was explained to us...Thankfully, we didn't have to worry about that).