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

[katieb4]

I have a question too, in addition to the life time pass......

What are some fun ways to make birthdays special at Disney? My 6 year old (not the wish kiddo) will turn 7 in the middle of the trip, I"m thinking of going to Hollywood studios on that day to see the Little Mermaid show as she is an Aerial NUT. Any other ideas?

 

[sgarrity]

We meet with the wish granters today! We will be driving about 40 mintues to meet the granters as there are not any in our region. DeAnna is so excited. She has picked out her outfit. She is going to wear the Lilo dress (revrob made for her) and take her Stitch (Mommy2girlswv) mailed to her. We bought new red flip flops and a big red flower to put in her hair. She said "she wanted the wishers to remember that she loves Lilo".

About the wish yesterday AM she said she was going to still wish for a Disney Cruise with days at Disney world even though I read her the part from the MAW packet stating she cannot get that wish. At lunch she said she would just wish for the cruise. At Dinner she was only going to wish for Disney World and last night as I was tucking her in she said "Mom could I wish for Disney Land?, I've never been to California." The only consistency is that she wants to meet and eat with Lilo and Stitch.

 

[Em'swish]

Hi Everyone,

Hope this is where I am supposed to be posting. We just got a letter in the mail for MAW that my 4.5 year old Emily is being granted her wish. I have so many mixed emotions right now. I am so happy for my little one has gone through so much like all of yours. Yet at the same time so sad that she has so many issues to qualify her for this. We already know that Em wants nothing more then to be a princess and see mickey mouse. She LOVE all of Disney. So any tips or anything else that will come in handy will be fantastic.

I will tell you a little about my Em. She is a spunky 4.5 year old who is a former 30 week preemie who went through a ton in her 11 weeks in the NICU. She ended up having part of her colon removed. She also has Eosinophilic esophagitis and as of now only has 3 safe foods. So becasue of that she is fed via a g-tube. She also has a Chiairi Malformation that in 2 weeks she will have brain surgery. 6 weeks ago she had spinal surger for an archnoid cyst on her spine. She also has dentinogenesis imperfecta, which means she was born without any dentin on her teeth so she has all caps. If you would like she has a caringbride page and you are all more then welcome to look at it. Since I can't post links yet, it's under Emily wallace

So any tips, or what is next for us would be great. I called them when I got the letter just to say thank you and she said that a wish granter will be coming to the house soon and we should get more info in the mail. So I look forward to this.

This came at such a great time since she is having her surgery soon. Something for us all to look forward too!

Thanks and look forward to getting to know all of you!!

Melissa

 

[mom2pixies]

There are soooo many ways to make a birthday special! Here's a few I can think of off the top of my head:

- If your daughter is into princesses, you could try to get her an appointment at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo salon (in MK and in DTD) for a princess makeover.
- You could also consider going to a Character Dining Meal (such as lunch at Cinderella's Castle, breakfast with Chef Mickey's gang or dinner at the Crystal Palace with Winnie the Pooh, etc.) Make certain to say it's for a birthday and she'll be treated to confetti on the table, signed birthday cards or a cupcake.
- If she would be interested in pirates, you could either get her a pirate's makeover (or mermaid transformation--only until early July, however!) for $30 at the Pirate's League.
- Sign her up for one of the resort pirate cruises--it's a 2-hour boat excursion (kids only, no parents) that has the crew take the kids on a pirate's adventure from resort to resort, they read a map, find bury treasure, enjoy a lunch, etc. Again, I think it's about $30
- You could get tix for the Fireworks Desserts party--a special drinks and desserts meal on a restaurant terrace during a Fireworks show--great seats!
- Pirates and Pals cruise for the family--drinks, snacks, boat cruise with music and games and trivia, followed by the Fireworks show.
- Hot Air Balloon Flight (room for up to 30 people at a time) in DTD
- Pick-a-Pearl in Japan in Epcot or at DTD - choose an oyster from the tank and watch as someone opens it up, cleans and measures your cultured pearl. Then, either keep the pearl or have it set into jewelery. (I think it's $18)
- Attend the free Alice in Wonderland tea party at the Grand Floridian - I think it's an hour long event with the Mad Hatter and Alice. Kids drink 'tea' and decorate cupcakes, do singalongs and games.
- If you really want to spoil her, you can reserve a spot for the Perfectly Princess Tea Party. It costs $250 (for an adult and a child), but you get to have a meal with Aurora and other entertainers. The kids get all kinds of goodies--a doll, a bracelet, a tiara, a rose, a scrapbook page, etc. They singalong, have storytime, do a craft, play games, etc. Very costly, but probably a lot of fun!
- Just take her to the Grand Floridian for a quiet, simple mother-daughter tea.
- Go to DTD and make a little scavenger hunt while shopping -- pick up MisMatched socks, free Godiva chocolates, run through the fountains without getting wet, check out the animatronic dinos at TRex restaurant, etc.

Or--and here's the easy one--simply go to Guest Services and get her a Birthday Button (free). She can wear it and feel special all day long. CMs will wish her happy birthday all day long, some will give little freebies like popcorn or cookies, others might sing her happy birthday, etc!

Are you staying on Disney property or GKTW? Because there are also some special room things, too. Free wake-up calls at Disney and a special birthday balloon and card packages at GKTW.

And, if she's an Ariel fan--check out my thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2712736. My daughter is nuts for her, too!

 

[Mom2mitokids]

I have a question too, in addition to the life time pass......

What are some fun ways to make birthdays special at Disney? My 6 year old (not the wish kiddo) will turn 7 in the middle of the trip, I"m thinking of going to Hollywood studios on that day to see the Little Mermaid show as she is an Aerial NUT. Any other ideas?

What is the lifetime pass???

 

[katieb4]

What is the lifetime pass???

I don't know, I was asking that question too like the poster above me, but my post ended up on new page so it doens't make sense really! Sorry!

There are soooo many ways to make a birthday special! Here's a few I can think of off the top of my head:

- If your daughter is into princesses, you could try to get her an appointment at Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo salon (in MK and in DTD) for a princess makeover.
- You could also consider going to a Character Dining Meal (such as lunch at Cinderella's Castle, breakfast with Chef Mickey's gang or dinner at the Crystal Palace with Winnie the Pooh, etc.) Make certain to say it's for a birthday and she'll be treated to confetti on the table, signed birthday cards or a cupcake.
- If she would be interested in pirates, you could either get her a pirate's makeover (or mermaid transformation--only until early July, however!) for $30 at the Pirate's League.
- Sign her up for one of the resort pirate cruises--it's a 2-hour boat excursion (kids only, no parents) that has the crew take the kids on a pirate's adventure from resort to resort, they read a map, find bury treasure, enjoy a lunch, etc. Again, I think it's about $30
- You could get tix for the Fireworks Desserts party--a special drinks and desserts meal on a restaurant terrace during a Fireworks show--great seats!
- Pirates and Pals cruise for the family--drinks, snacks, boat cruise with music and games and trivia, followed by the Fireworks show.
- Hot Air Balloon Flight (room for up to 30 people at a time) in DTD
- Pick-a-Pearl in Japan in Epcot or at DTD - choose an oyster from the tank and watch as someone opens it up, cleans and measures your cultured pearl. Then, either keep the pearl or have it set into jewelery. (I think it's $18)
- Attend the free Alice in Wonderland tea party at the Grand Floridian - I think it's an hour long event with the Mad Hatter and Alice. Kids drink 'tea' and decorate cupcakes, do singalongs and games.
- If you really want to spoil her, you can reserve a spot for the Perfectly Princess Tea Party. It costs $250 (for an adult and a child), but you get to have a meal with Aurora and other entertainers. The kids get all kinds of goodies--a doll, a bracelet, a tiara, a rose, a scrapbook page, etc. They singalong, have storytime, do a craft, play games, etc. Very costly, but probably a lot of fun!
- Just take her to the Grand Floridian for a quiet, simple mother-daughter tea.
- Go to DTD and make a little scavenger hunt while shopping -- pick up MisMatched socks, free Godiva chocolates, run through the fountains without getting wet, check out the animatronic dinos at TRex restaurant, etc.

Or--and here's the easy one--simply go to Guest Services and get her a Birthday Button (free). She can wear it and feel special all day long. CMs will wish her happy birthday all day long, some will give little freebies like popcorn or cookies, others might sing her happy birthday, etc!

Are you staying on Disney property or GKTW? Because there are also some special room things, too. Free wake-up calls at Disney and a special birthday balloon and card packages at GKTW.

And, if she's an Ariel fan--check out my thread: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2712736. My daughter is nuts for her, too!

THANK YOU for all the ideas!!

 

[xanphylus]

Hi Everyone,

Hope this is where I am supposed to be posting. We just got a letter in the mail for MAW that my 4.5 year old Emily is being granted her wish. I have so many mixed emotions right now. I am so happy for my little one has gone through so much like all of yours. Yet at the same time so sad that she has so many issues to qualify her for this. We already know that Em wants nothing more then to be a princess and see mickey mouse. She LOVE all of Disney. So any tips or anything else that will come in handy will be fantastic.

I will tell you a little about my Em. She is a spunky 4.5 year old who is a former 30 week preemie who went through a ton in her 11 weeks in the NICU. She ended up having part of her colon removed. She also has Eosinophilic esophagitis and as of now only has 3 safe foods. So becasue of that she is fed via a g-tube. She also has a Chiairi Malformation that in 2 weeks she will have brain surgery. 6 weeks ago she had spinal surger for an archnoid cyst on her spine. She also has dentinogenesis imperfecta, which means she was born without any dentin on her teeth so she has all caps. If you would like she has a caringbride page and you are all more then welcome to look at it. Since I can't post links yet, it's under Emily wallace

So any tips, or what is next for us would be great. I called them when I got the letter just to say thank you and she said that a wish granter will be coming to the house soon and we should get more info in the mail. So I look forward to this.

This came at such a great time since she is having her surgery soon. Something for us all to look forward too!

Thanks and look forward to getting to know all of you!!

Melissa

To the Wish Boards!!! Emily sounds like a great kiddo! I bet she will love all the princesses- it will be a great wish! Can't wait to read more- will go check out your caring bridge page too!

 

[blessedmom4]

Hugs to all who have endured horrible weather and the tragic losses!


to all the new wish trippers, forgive me for not responding sooner, the past two weeks have been around here. Too many MD appointments, therapy appointments and end of year activities...

 

[blessedmom4]

We have CONFIRMED DATES....after two postponements and countless medical delays...we are scheduled for our trip October 13 to October 23!!!!!!


Maroo, PLEASE move us to the confirmed dates list....FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! I thought I would NEVER be able to say that!!! I am incredibly happy!

 

[xanphylus]

We have CONFIRMED DATES....after two postponements and countless medical delays...we are scheduled for our trip October 13 to October 23!!!!!!


Maroo, PLEASE move us to the confirmed dates list....FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! I thought I would NEVER be able to say that!!! I am incredibly happy!

Wahoooooo!!!! Congrats on the dates!!!

 

[Synovial]

I have been told that I would be contacted by our wish granters for them to come to our house and get my son's wish. I has been over 2 weeks since Make A Wish called. How long before I should expect to hear from them about an appointment? Synovial

 

[sgarrity]

I have been told that I would be contacted by our wish granters for them to come to our house and get my son's wish. I has been over 2 weeks since Make A Wish called. How long before I should expect to hear from them about an appointment? Synovial

We were told March 21st our daughter was granted a wish and to wait on the wish granters. It took more than 6 weeks to be contacted by MAW about who our wish granters would be and then 2 additional weeks before we met with our wish granters. So in all from the call that our daughters was getting a wish until actual meeting with wish granters was 2 months.

 

[Em'swish]

Like my post from yesterday said, we just found out that Em's is going to get her wish yesterday. I was wondering when did you all start telling people. We told people closest to us, but I was wondering when you told everyone else?

Thanks!!

Melissa

Mom to Emily (amazing wish kid) and Abby

 

[sgarrity]

Like my post from yesterday said, we just found out that Em's is going to get her wish yesterday. I was wondering when did you all start telling people. We told people closest to us, but I was wondering when you told everyone else?QUOTE]

I do not guess there is a right or wrong time. We did not necessarily hide it and told people as soon as we heard our daughter was going to get a wish. The problem with that was they would ask lots of questions before I had answers. In hind sight I would have waited until after we heard her wish was approved. Then you have something to really tell and all the excitement to go with it.

 

[mom2pixies]

We have CONFIRMED DATES....after two postponements and countless medical delays...we are scheduled for our trip October 13 to October 23!!!!!!


Maroo, PLEASE move us to the confirmed dates list....FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! I thought I would NEVER be able to say that!!! I am incredibly happy!

Congratulations!!! Finally--so exciting. And so close to Halloween! That should be fun for Lisa and Rachel!

We were told March 21st our daughter was granted a wish and to wait on the wish granters. It took more than 6 weeks to be contacted by MAW about who our wish granters would be and then 2 additional weeks before we met with our wish granters. So in all from the call that our daughters was getting a wish until actual meeting with wish granters was 2 months.

Welcome aboard! From the date we signed the paperwork to when we actually got a date for the wish grantors, it was closer to 10 weeks for us. And, I aws the one who initiated the contact after 8 weeks of not hearing from them. So, it will probably be a good wait, but if after a while you still haven't heard anything, don't be afraid to contact them just to make see what's going on. Ours were very glad that we contacted them and things moved very quickly after that.

Like my post from yesterday said, we just found out that Em's is going to get her wish yesterday. I was wondering when did you all start telling people. We told people closest to us, but I was wondering when you told everyone else?

Thanks!!

Melissa

Mom to Emily (amazing wish kid) and Abby

Another welcome to the boards!

We told our family closest to us about the possibility of a wish, but we never told anyone it would defionitely be Disney, because we didn't know if that would be the wish that would be granted. They asked for three different wishes and only one of them could be a travel one. We were counting on it being one of the 'smaller' wishes (for lack of a better word!)--although we were hoping it would be the first one (Disney trip to meet Ariel)--as we figured there must be more priority children available.

But, she got her wish---and then we told everyone! We are too excited!!

We've since learned--at least for our Make-a-Wish branch--that the funds are there, but the children to sponsor aren't! Finding children referred to the branch for wish granting has been the difficult part.

It really is up to you who to tell and what to tell them, but, personally, we were hesitant to give too many details until we knew something definite.

 

[mom2pixies]

THANK YOU for all the ideas!!

You are most welcome. Hope there's something in there that will be helpful in celebrating your daugther's special day--but honestly, I don't think it really matters what you do in the end. The kids will be in the happiest place on Earth with their family, celebrating life!! It simply can't get better than that!

 

[mom2pixies]

We meet with the wish granters today! We will be driving about 40 mintues to meet the granters as there are not any in our region. DeAnna is so excited. She has picked out her outfit. She is going to wear the Lilo dress (revrob made for her) and take her Stitch (Mommy2girlswv) mailed to her. We bought new red flip flops and a big red flower to put in her hair. She said "she wanted the wishers to remember that she loves Lilo".

About the wish yesterday AM she said she was going to still wish for a Disney Cruise with days at Disney world even though I read her the part from the MAW packet stating she cannot get that wish. At lunch she said she would just wish for the cruise. At Dinner she was only going to wish for Disney World and last night as I was tucking her in she said "Mom could I wish for Disney Land?, I've never been to California." The only consistency is that she wants to meet and eat with Lilo and Stitch.

Sooooooooooooooo? How did it go? What did DeAnna end up wishing for? Can't wait to find out!!!

 

[brookerene]

A good way to celebrate brithday's is when you have an adr tell them whose brithday you will be celebrating and they'll bring them a cupcake!

 

[katieb4]

We have CONFIRMED DATES....after two postponements and countless medical delays...we are scheduled for our trip October 13 to October 23!!!!!!


Maroo, PLEASE move us to the confirmed dates list....FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! I thought I would NEVER be able to say that!!! I am incredibly happy!

We too are confirmed and will be there nearly the same time! Oct 14-20!!!!!

 

[brookerene]

We have CONFIRMED DATES....after two postponements and countless medical delays...we are scheduled for our trip October 13 to October 23!!!!!!


Maroo, PLEASE move us to the confirmed dates list....FINALLY!!!!!!!!!! I thought I would NEVER be able to say that!!! I am incredibly happy!

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!