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

[maroo]

Oh no! From what Maroo? Was it the Tornadoes? I will pray for them tonight for sure!

yes...it was the tornadoes...

This is a picture of her...

She loved GKTW...I hope we will do a fundraiser in her Memory at some point in the near future.

 

[DaveF45150]

Maroo: Can you put this in the We Are Going thread? Thanks

Hey any wish families going between Sept 7th and the 13th? We are a Wish family 2 times over once with my son in 2003 and second with my daughter this past December. We are going to be stay on Disney property with a life time pass to GKTW village. If anyone is going and would like to meet up please feel free to post interest. Even if it's your first time my family and I would like to show you around and show the ins and outs of getting through the crowds.

 

[DaveF45150]

yes...it was the tornadoes...

This is a picture of her...

She loved GKTW...I hope we will do a fundraiser in her Memory at some point in the near future.

WOW.....Thoughts are with her and her family. I am sure she is going to be missed.

 

[DaveF45150]

My daughter is 17(was 16 at time of her wish) and she still wanted to stay at GKTW. It's just an amazing place. We didn't do any of the parties besides the Christmas party. Its just the atmosphere of the place. Knowing my daughter..or in my case 2 daughters has a star hanging that will be there forever. You also get all your meals free there. My feeling is..you can always stay on property, but GKTW is a once in a lifetime Chance. It's your daughter wish though.. and if she really wants to stay on property...I think they can do it. It does cost more for MAW..so I do believe it's up to the chapter. I know someone from one chapter and they couldn't do it, I know another person from a different chapter and they stayed on property, and then I know some that also stayed on property, but they didn't get a lot of spending cash to cover the cost of staying on property.


BTW...Welcome to the Disboards.

I agree staying at Give Kids the World Village is a once in a life time event. I also understand the age, but there is so much for everyone of all ages to do. We stayed there twice once with my son in 2003 then my daughter in 2010. You will save a lot from buying food because GKTW feeds you breakfast and dinner. And if you get back from the parks late you can have pizza sent to your villa for free as long as it's before 10pm. You can also get free camera's, and video recorders from the front desk at GKTW which will you from having to pack your personal one. There are so many perks by stay at GKTW village. The only perk I wish Disney would open to GKTW village is the EMH's. But that's a different subject. Either way you all will have a blast.

 

[cajunfan]

We lost MinnieLor...

Very active on the boards. Her husband was also killed tonight. They were not a wish family - but were very active on the boards (not only the DIS - also on the Be Our Guest Podcast Board). Very very sad!

Mary,

I am so sorry to hear this! I will keep you and their family in my prayers.

I for some reason am thinking that I sent big give items to someone in Joplin, but for the life of me can't remember who...

Lynn

 

[katieb4]

Welcome Synovial! I have a 12 year old boy, they are something else huh??


How very sad!! Enough with the tornados this year!! Its heartbreaking!



On a happy note, we have DATES! We are leaving on Gabbie's wish trip October 14 and returning October 21. We will start the trip by staying at a hotel on October 13 closer to the airport....this is my sons birthday! While there, we will also need to celebrate our other daughters birthday and my hubby's! Gabbie asked about her birthday when I told her the dates, and I told her every day we will celebrate her (then the wild dancing commenced)

 

[mommy2girlswv]

post US/IOU day!! Come over and check them out!!
My prayers are with all the families in MO!! I have family KS and saw pictures from the last few days

 

[vegaangel82]

My dates arent showing!!!!

Gabriella is going on a Disney Cruise Sept 10-15!!!

 

[angeque143]

Welcome Synovial! I have a 12 year old boy, they are something else huh??


How very sad!! Enough with the tornados this year!! Its heartbreaking!



On a happy note, we have DATES! We are leaving on Gabbie's wish trip October 14 and returning October 21. We will start the trip by staying at a hotel on October 13 closer to the airport....this is my sons birthday! While there, we will also need to celebrate our other daughters birthday and my hubby's! Gabbie asked about her birthday when I told her the dates, and I told her every day we will celebrate her (then the wild dancing commenced)

My dates arent showing!!!!

Gabriella is going on a Disney Cruise Sept 10-15!!!

YAY FOR DATES!!!!

 

[Sean's momma]

can we be added to this uber-cool list? we are anxiously awaiting dates, will be early november most likely. I started a PTR but don't know how to link it for you

 

[brookerene]

We lost MinnieLor...

Very active on the boards. Her husband was also killed tonight. They were not a wish family - but were very active on the boards (not only the DIS - also on the Be Our Guest Podcast Board). Very very sad!

That is heartbreaking... I hope that their family will be comforted during this time....



Also welcome to the new families here...!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

We lost MinnieLor...

Very active on the boards. Her husband was also killed tonight. They were not a wish family - but were very active on the boards (not only the DIS - also on the Be Our Guest Podcast Board). Very very sad!

This is so sad. I will be keeping all the family in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I agree staying at Give Kids the World Village is a once in a life time event. I also understand the age, but there is so much for everyone of all ages to do. We stayed there twice once with my son in 2003 then my daughter in 2010. You will save a lot from buying food because GKTW feeds you breakfast and dinner. And if you get back from the parks late you can have pizza sent to your villa for free as long as it's before 10pm. You can also get free camera's, and video recorders from the front desk at GKTW which will you from having to pack your personal one. There are so many perks by stay at GKTW village. The only perk I wish Disney would open to GKTW village is the EMH's. But that's a different subject. Either way you all will have a blast.

We too have stayed at GKTW twice. My youngest went in 08 and my other daughter went march 2011. Both times we were able to stay for EMH. The CM told us they would never kick a MAW family out.

 

[sammie girl]

My heart is breaking for the towns south of me. My cousins mom is still missing and all we know is that her house is totalled but they won't let any family near the area yet. Such a tragic event.

Someone asked who would be there in Sept? We will be going back Sept 1-10. My daughter was a wish child 2 years ago and this is our first time back and yes we will be visiting GKTW. One of our main reasons for going back.

Hold your loved ones close as you will never know when it will be the last time.

 

[mom2pixies]

Thinking of everyone affected by the tornadoes in Missouri. So sad! Natural disasters like these are just so unpredictable and ruthless in their destruction! In Alberta last week, there was a brutal wildfire storm that devastated a town of 7,000 people. At least half of the town was burnt to the ground--absolutely horrific damage--but amazingly, no one was killed. Doesn't sound as fortunate for the Joplin community. I will be praying for those families....

As for new wish families!! A big WELCOME!!! You will find lots of answers to your million questions here. I know I have!

 

[DaveF45150]

They told us we couldn't stay because we were not on property. Guess it's who you talk to. They should just include GKTW so there is no grey area it will be in black and white.

 

[mysevendwarfs]

:U[

My heart is breaking for the towns south of me. My cousins mom is still missing and all we know is that her house is totalled but they won't let any family near the area yet. Such a tragic event.

Someone asked who would be there in Sept? We will be going back Sept 1-10. My daughter was a wish child 2 years ago and this is our first time back and yes we will be visiting GKTW. One of our main reasons for going back.

Hold your loved ones close as you will never know when it will be the last time.

Praying for your family Sammie Girl!

This was on my heart all night. Thinking of you Maroo and all Of MinnieLors ifriends and family.
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yes...it was the tornadoes...

This is a picture of her...

She loved GKTW...I hope we will do a fundraiser in her Memory at some point in the near future.

 

[brookerene]

I guess that with all that is given... I don't think it really matters whether or not they allow GKTW to have EMH....most wish kids can't last that extra time.... but I know I am just greatful to have been able to go. I don't think we should ask for more than has been already given... these trips are gifts and I would think it rude to ask someone who gave me a gift for more or tell them that is wasn't enough... that their gift was insufficient.... on the other hand if they offer more then it would be polite to accept it....

 

[mom2pixies]

Welcome Synovial! I have a 12 year old boy, they are something else huh??


How very sad!! Enough with the tornados this year!! Its heartbreaking!



On a happy note, we have DATES! We are leaving on Gabbie's wish trip October 14 and returning October 21. We will start the trip by staying at a hotel on October 13 closer to the airport....this is my sons birthday! While there, we will also need to celebrate our other daughters birthday and my hubby's! Gabbie asked about her birthday when I told her the dates, and I told her every day we will celebrate her (then the wild dancing commenced)

Congrats on the dates---sounds like it will be a very celebratory trip!

 

[mom2pixies]

My dates arent showing!!!!

Gabriella is going on a Disney Cruise Sept 10-15!!!

Awesome!!! What fun!!!

Maroo: Can you put this in the We Are Going thread? Thanks

Hey any wish families going between Sept 7th and the 13th? We are a Wish family 2 times over once with my son in 2003 and second with my daughter this past December. We are going to be stay on Disney property with a life time pass to GKTW village. If anyone is going and would like to meet up please feel free to post interest. Even if it's your first time my family and I would like to show you around and show the ins and outs of getting through the crowds.

What is a 'life time pass' at GKTW? Do you mean being able to return to look at the kids' stars or volunteer? Sorry to ask if it's already been mentioned on this thread, but I've never heard of a lifetime pass.