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

[brookerene]

I think it'll go great.... and it's soooo close!

 

[4monkeys]

Don't panic, it is going to be GREAT! Just relax and go with the flow...you will be at Disney, whatever happens will be FUN!!!!

I agree, don't panic (although I did too) Take it a day at a time.. actually hour by hour. Take it at a relaxed pace and ENJOY every minute!!

 

[luvmygrlz3]

Help me out?!?! Here's what we have so far....ALL opinions !!!

Itinerary for Disney Trip
03/03/2011-03/09/2011

THURSDAY
Arrive @ GKTW: 2:40pm
Orientation:

FRIDAY
(EMH @ Epcot- don’t go there)
Animal Kingdom- 9am-6pm
Disney Hollywood Studios- 9am-7pm

SATURDAY
(EMH @ Disney Hollywood Studios- don’t go there)
Breakfast reservations at Cape May Café - 9:55am
Seaworld- 9am7pm

SUNDAY
(EMH @ Magic Kingdom- don’t go there)
Universal- 9am-7pm (BARNEY Show Meet & Greet for Khelsey-show times= 11:30am, 12:30pm, 2:00pm, 3:15pm, 4:30pm)

MONDAY
(EMH @ Animal Kingdom &*DHS- don’t go there)
Magic Kingdom- 9am-11pm

TUESDAY
(EMH @ Epcot- don’t go there)
Epcot- 9am-9pm
Magic Kingdom- 9am-11pm

WEDNESDAY
Get ready to go home L
Return keys & check out at 11am
Head to airport and return rental van
Check-in at airport

 

[blessedmom4]

Hi everyone! I don't really have much of an update. I just wanted to let you all know that I have started a blog in case you like to follow along that way. I will continue to update my PTR here too. We are sooooo excited but still have what seems like a long wait.

You can read along http://whenyouwishuponastar2011.blogspot.com/

And of course I will update here

Just visited your Blog...you are off to a GREAT start! AWESOME photos!

 

[luvmygrlz3]

I have been catching up on PTR's that I have been missing since school has started...and I see that some people have Disney "maps" mailed to their house? What is this and how do we get the maps? Thanks in advance...

 

[jj0plin]

I have been catching up on PTR's that I have been missing since school has started...and I see that some people have Disney "maps" mailed to their house? What is this and how do we get the maps? Thanks in advance...

Ours arrived today!

Try this link.. https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/w...dMaps/index?id=CustomizedMapsFlashPage&bhcp=1

 

[jwallaceent]

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Just wanted to let everyone know we received our GKTW packet today It is seeming so real now, ONLY 19 DAYS, not counting today!!!!!!

Abby's endo went great today, she is a prime candidate for the treatment to strengthen her bones and releive bone pain. It is a 1 to 2 day infusion treatment. She is also scheduled for a dexa/bone density scan on 2/8. I have been fighting for this treatment for her for over a year. We go back on 3/10 to find out for sure and to see what all her levels look like.

YAY!!! Glad to hear Abby's endo went well and a candidate! Will continue to keep her in my prayers!

 

[Glo's wish]

Believe it or not, no big itinerary set up yet. We know we want to go to MK, AK, DHS, Epcot and Sea World are the musts, Universal we want to hit, but won't panic if we don't.

We live minute to minute with Abby never knowing when she is going to break something, that to be able to take a whole week and just be together relaxing and enjoying each other is so exciting to us.

I know to many people not having a plan is scary, but to us it isn't. Please tell me this is okay, because as I sit here and type this, I am really starting to panic.

We are taking very much the same approach. Gloria tires out so fast and if we push her too hard we always pay a huge price! I just have to keep reminding myself that it's okay not to schedule every minute. This is her trip and it's all about what's best for her.
I have plans for March 1 for Glo's birthday in the form of BBB and 1900 Park for dinner. That's pretty much it.....hmmmm, maybe I am crazy!!

 

[jj0plin]

On the opposite side of the under planning, I just posted a tenative schedule in my PTR and it's pretty planned please feel free to stop in and give me some opinions

 

[Mom2Miracles]

Dates, I need help. We need to get 2 sets of dates together (first and second choice), and i'm not sure what to do. We were originally thinking Easter, but i've heard that time of year is crazy busy - yes? And then I thought (after someone else mentioned it), maybe going at Easter would just be too busy for things we want to do. But then, spending a holiday at Disney would just be magical. I don't want it to be overwhelming busy though. Then we thought about the week after Easter. So Easter Monday is April 25th (wow, its crazy late this year), and thought of going later that week. Would it still be super busy? Or what about the first week of May? We also want it warm enough for some water play (especially since my daughter hasn't been able to do any of that in the last year with all of her surgeries), and of course warm enough to enjoy being at Disney without sweaters (think coooold Canadian winters ). Either way, we want to be there sometime in April/May. So, suggestions?

 

[jj0plin]

Easter is insane...tried it once and will never ever do that again. I remember seeing that the first two weeks of May are great times to go.

 

[brookerene]

I have been catching up on PTR's that I have been missing since school has started...and I see that some people have Disney "maps" mailed to their house? What is this and how do we get the maps? Thanks in advance...

On the Disneyworld sight there is a link for the park maps....
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/myVacation/customizedMaps/index?id=CustomizedMapsWelcomePage
and they are free..... and very nice

Dates, I need help. We need to get 2 sets of dates together (first and second choice), and i'm not sure what to do. We were originally thinking Easter, but i've heard that time of year is crazy busy - yes? And then I thought (after someone else mentioned it), maybe going at Easter would just be too busy for things we want to do. But then, spending a holiday at Disney would just be magical. I don't want it to be overwhelming busy though. Then we thought about the week after Easter. So Easter Monday is April 25th (wow, its crazy late this year), and thought of going later that week. Would it still be super busy? Or what about the first week of May? We also want it warm enough for some water play (especially since my daughter hasn't been able to do any of that in the last year with all of her surgeries), and of course warm enough to enjoy being at Disney without sweaters (think coooold Canadian winters ). Either way, we want to be there sometime in April/May. So, suggestions?

I think the first week of May would be great....We are going the week before Easter expecting high crowds...hoping that the GAC and buttons will work some magic! and hoping because Easter is so late this year that most of the spring breaks will be past. Also we are planning all the park stuff during the week and avoiding weekends...and EMH....if we could wait until the first week of May I would but my hubby raises chickens and that is as late as we could go before we get the chicks in...

 

[luvmygrlz3]

On the Disneyworld sight there is a link for the park maps....
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw...apsWelcomePage
and they are free..... and very nice

Thank you!

 

[blessedmom4]

Dates, I need help. We need to get 2 sets of dates together (first and second choice), and i'm not sure what to do. We were originally thinking Easter, but i've heard that time of year is crazy busy - yes? And then I thought (after someone else mentioned it), maybe going at Easter would just be too busy for things we want to do. But then, spending a holiday at Disney would just be magical. I don't want it to be overwhelming busy though. Then we thought about the week after Easter. So Easter Monday is April 25th (wow, its crazy late this year), and thought of going later that week. Would it still be super busy? Or what about the first week of May? We also want it warm enough for some water play (especially since my daughter hasn't been able to do any of that in the last year with all of her surgeries), and of course warm enough to enjoy being at Disney without sweaters (think coooold Canadian winters ). Either way, we want to be there sometime in April/May. So, suggestions?

We have been through the Easter/Spring Break time due to school...I would NOT want to do those times again IF I could help it, it was crowded! (Of course Easter was early that year~late March. Ane I would go anytime I could and have a great time ). We were supposed to go in early May this year ourselves; however, we had to postpone due to health issues (yes, I am still sad even though October will be lovely for a MAW trip). I would definitely vote for May if that works for your schedule.

 

[blessedmom4]

On the Disneyworld sight there is a link for the park maps....
http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/wdw/myVacation/customizedMaps/index?id=CustomizedMapsWelcomePage
and they are free..... and very nice

I agree these maps are so pretty and fun!




I think the first week of May would be great....We are going the week before Easter expecting high crowds...hoping that the GAC and buttons will work some magic! and hoping because Easter is so late this year that most of the spring breaks will be past. Also we are planning all the park stuff during the week and avoiding weekends...and EMH....if we could wait until the first week of May I would but my hubby raises chickens and that is as late as we could go before we get the chicks in...

I am hoping you are right about Easter being late (smaller crowds) and even if not, you WILL have the Magic Button and will come back to tell us all how incredible that time of year is. I know the weather will be warm and I just smile thinking of you all getting off the ranch to have a week of fun!

 

[blessedmom4]

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I have plans for March 1 for Glo's birthday in the form of BBB and 1900 Park for dinner. That's pretty much it.....hmmmm, maybe I am crazy!!

It doesn't sound crazy to me ...that is EXACTLY the type of approach we have to have with 3 of our children...if we want them to last the week. That is going to be a MAGICAL day for Glo!!!!

 

[luvmygrlz3]

EEEK!!!!!26 DAYS TO GO!!!!

 

[Corrine 1973]

Ok so it has been a while since I have been here. For that I apologize. The months before are wish trip I felt my day was incomplete it I hadn't logged on at least every day ( or 2, or 3, or. . .) Even when I got back I ws very excited and started the TR. Than life hit me. I found out I was pregnant and that was a rollercoaster ending up in baby born 14 weeks early and things got pushed to the way side. I tried to get back here, but four kids life took control. Not an excuse, just the facts.

I know have reason to come back. I have decided to take each child individually for their 9th birthday. Liam (the wish child) will be 9 in may so I have alread made plans to go. Using the Kids play for free program and staying at All-Star Sports from May 29-June 3.

Going to make a special reservation for his birthday dinner at WDW. Not sure where yet. He likes characters but it is not a must for him. I was kind of thinking of the 50's Prime Time Cafe.

This is the only time we will have been to WDW besides his Wish trip so I don't know what to realy expect. I hope it is not a let down compared to the last trip. I am hoping to find a friend who was a wheel chair we can barrow, other wise I'll rent on at the World. With Liam's CF he gets tierd quick and don't think he'll last the week of walking. And yes I will be getting a GAC card.

Also, just wanted to say Hi to everyone I meet here before, and I hope to get to meet everyone who is here now.

Corrine

 

[brookerene]

Welcome back... I read your son's PTR andTR and really enjoyed what you posted. I'm glad you get to go back for the kids' birthdays! Make sure you start a new PTR!

 

[Corrine 1973]

Welcome back... I read your son's PTR andTR and really enjoyed what you posted. I'm glad you get to go back for the kids' birthdays! Make sure you start a new PTR!

Already did. I am just that excited. Now I just need to get it into my siggy.