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

[katieb4]

Mackenzies Make a Wish trip will be from September 12th- September 18th we are so very excited. Now we have to find outfits and cute accessories and everything Oh Mi... im so excited I dont even know what to do with myself.

Hooray!!!

Make any reservation you might want soon....I made some today for our Oct trip and things were filling in quickly!!

 

[Happy Dreams1]

I updated my PTR..pics of my meeting with the wish granters.

 

[princessmamaof5]

make a wish is making one reservation for me for the princess charachter at epcot. when you make reservations anywhere else should i plan to pay for those or hope my expense check will cover that, also what do people usually reserve for im kinda a newbie to disney been there twice but never done any of the planning.

 

[livndisney]

make a wish is making one reservation for me for the princess charachter at epcot. when you make reservations anywhere else should i plan to pay for those or hope my expense check will cover that, also what do people usually reserve for im kinda a newbie to disney been there twice but never done any of the planning.

If there is a special character meal you know your wish child would enjoy, you may want to plan an ADR (most do not need to paid for prior). I can tell you they are expensive. Plan for atleast 35-45 per adult and 20 per child (3-9).

If you go to www. allearsnet.com they have a section under "dining" that lists "where the characters dine". You can see costs and food served.

For example for the Princess Breakfast in Norway:
Prices $39.40 for adults and $23.42 for children (ages 3-9)
Price Includes Meal , Tax and Photo Package
Gratuity additional.

So 2 adults and 4 children and 1 under three (eating off your plate) would be

39.40
39.40
23.42
23.42
23.42
23.42
172.42 (Tip) 31.04 total 203.46
plus tip (usually 18%)

(Actually it would be more since I saw the wish child is 10 which makes them an "adult" by Disney standards).

 

[princessmamaof5]

OK MAW said in the expenses of this meal would be covered by them, im not sure how much food allowence we have otherwise but im hoping to snack alot at parks and then eat at GKTW

 

[livndisney]

OK MAW said in the expenses of this meal would be covered by them, im not sure how much food allowence we have otherwise but im hoping to snack alot at parks and then eat at GKTW

You may want to find out if that meal is prepaid or if you are too include the cost from your dd's expense check. Expense checks vary greatly and most Wish Families do not find out the amount until right before the trip.

 

[princessmamaof5]

Will do she said this would be included in the expense check im thinking. She said ti would also include luggage check costs gas and food , she said i would have a check two weeks prior. Im just trying to find a dress for a 10 year old that is half still loving little princesses but also is wanting to look like a little lady also. Im guessing Ill check dillards clearance
Thanks for the advice livndisney!!!

 

[katieb4]

I hear you on the dress hunting! my 11 year old wants to dress up too, her favorite is Mulan....HA says I...Mulan doesnt have much for dressing princess like, she doesn't want to dress up all the way...but kinda...you know Mom? Um sure dear....and so the hunt is on!

I made three reservations for dinning today, (one at MK, one at Epcot and one at Hollywood) it required no money up front. I figured I'd make them and can always cancel them later once I we see what the budget will be. Having two over 9 makes things add up quickly. Especially when I know that 11 year old won't be able to eat half of what she gets. Ah well.

Once I made reservations...I got a super bad case of planningitis and haven't wanted to do much else today! BE WARNED!!!

 

[princessmamaof5]

omg when are you going. Maybe i should plan like you and make reservations like that too. she wanted chrystal palace and the princesses at epcot so well see how it goes. My head cannot stop spinning about how excited i am and how much planning i have to do.

 

[mommy2girlswv]

OK MAW said in the expenses of this meal would be covered by them, im not sure how much food allowence we have otherwise but im hoping to snack alot at parks and then eat at GKTW

We did two character meal, which was our two big meals at the parks! We ate at the GKTW all the other time and still had money to eat lunch few times at the park and they left out my youngest dd in the expense check!! Remember if your at the parks late and the kids are wanting something to eat. You can get pizza til' 10:30pm at GKTW!! We had a early Character dinner(Late lunch) and got pizza at GKTW. Oh yea, we didn't get our expense check til' three before the trip!!!!

 

[katieb4]

omg when are you going. Maybe i should plan like you and make reservations like that too. she wanted chrystal palace and the princesses at epcot so well see how it goes. My head cannot stop spinning about how excited i am and how much planning i have to do.

In October, we will be at MK on Oct 17, which is my other DD 7th birthday...Perfect day to chase princess's!!!

 

[princessmamaof5]

I hear you on the dress hunting! my 11 year old wants to dress up too, her favorite is Mulan....HA says I...Mulan doesnt have much for dressing princess like, she doesn't want to dress up all the way...but kinda...you know Mom? Um sure dear....and so the hunt is on!

I made three reservations for dinning today, (one at MK, one at Epcot and one at Hollywood) it required no money up front. I figured I'd make them and can always cancel them later once I we see what the budget will be. Having two over 9 makes things add up quickly. Especially when I know that 11 year old won't be able to eat half of what she gets. Ah well.

Once I made reservations...I got a super bad case of planningitis and haven't wanted to do much else today! BE WARNED!!!

We did two character meal, which was our two big meals at the parks! We ate at the GKTW all the other time and still had money to eat lunch few times at the park and they left out my youngest dd in the expense check!! Remember if your at the parks late and the kids are wanting something to eat. You can get pizza til' 10:30pm at GKTW!! We had a early Character dinner(Late lunch) and got pizza at GKTW. Oh yea, we didn't get our expense check til' three before the trip!!!!

Oh ok so then maybe they will leave out my 18 month old since he is considered a baby still. So even with all of your planning did everything go as you planned or was there some changes you made after you got there

 

[princessmamaof5]

You all are so so very helpful here. I cannot say it enough we are so excited for this trip. I am a little worried about taking 5 kiddos to Disney with just my husband and I we ave always had a third adult with us but im sure well manage !!

 

[livndisney]

Oh ok so then maybe they will leave out my 18 month old since he is considered a baby still. So even with all of your planning did everything go as you planned or was there some changes you made after you got there

Remember at buffets at WDW your 18 month old eats for free. If you order food for him like at a counter service, you will pay. Kids meals at CS are about 5.00.

 

[princessmamaof5]

livindisney how bout you meet me at the park everyday you know your stuff

 

[livndisney]

livindisney how bout you meet me at the park everyday you know your stuff

I should know the parks I live here LOL liv n disney LOL

 

[princessmamaof5]

I should know the parks I live here LOL liv n disney LOL

oh yah lol i thought of that but i didnt quite put it together .

 

[mom2pixies]

Hi everyone,

I haven't been on in a week or so because it's been super hectic here at work and with the hubby out of town--and we're leaving this weekend for a week at a cottage, but I'll hopefully have sometime during the holiday to catch up on everyone's latest and greatest.

For all of you newcomers, welcome! For all of those of you going on trips, have an amazing time!

I promise to be back on here with some updates, soon!



Some smilies from Brooke! Wishing you all welll.....

 

[princessmamaof5]

I have some updates on my ptr, including my early outline of trip plans. @ months and 3 days until our big trip woohoo also thankyou everyone for the excellent suggestions for the trip they sure are helpful. I know alot of the magic will just happens on its own but it feels better to have a ballpark of what im doing.

 

[princessmamaof5]

You may want to find out if that meal is prepaid or if you are too include the cost from your dd's expense check. Expense checks vary greatly and most Wish Families do not find out the amount until right before the trip.

would i sound rude if I call and ask that or just say for planning purposes? Also should i ask them if they are making a reservation at the akerhaus princess meal or is that usually left up to the wish families to make the reservation?