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

[ColinsClan]

Hi all!

New to this forum as of today. We are scheduled for my son Colin's Make A Wish trip to Disney World later this week. Concerned about all the talk of Hurricane Irene! Suppose we get down there ok. What fun can be had in terrential downpours? Anyone experience this in the past? Thanks for any ideas!

- Dave

 

[disneymomma01]

Oh no!! I am not up on all of the news, but will be saying extra prayer that all of the families going make it safe & have a wonderful & dry trip!!

Just updated our pre-trippie with another bit of magic in our mailbox!!!

 

[billwendy]

Hi all!

New to this forum as of today. We are scheduled for my son Colin's Make A Wish trip to Disney World later this week. Concerned about all the talk of Hurricane Irene! Suppose we get down there ok. What fun can be had in terrential downpours? Anyone experience this in the past? Thanks for any ideas!

- Dave

Oh Boy - well, come prepared, and you will still have a GREAT time!! We have done the parks in downpours, and having a spare change of clothes/shoes is always helpful. Make sure you bring something to cover a stroller or wheelchair if you need to park it outside of an attraction. If you are a regular sneaker wearer, you may want to bring a pair of crocs or flip flops (just becareful you dont slip) if you know a storm is coming, and keep your good shoes dry. Make sure you come with Poncho's and if you have a waterproof backpack that could be handy too!! I'd put my electronics into zip lock bags too (not that they are water proof, but would keep out some dampness). Dont worry - alot of rides are inside, but they will close outdoor ones if its pouring The cool thing is that rain usually empties out the park, and then you have it to yourself!!!

 

[mommy2mrb]

Update on Kylee from FB.....still in hospital, having to stay until tomorrow, texting Kris right now will update again later!

 

[mom2pixies]

Updating our PTR--round-up of mailbox magic from last week. A posting about Brooke's Wish Day celebration coming up tonight!

 

[mommy2mrb]

heard from kris...Kylee's fever is down, but still has an elevated heart rate and a reaction to her port line...she thanks everyone for the continued prayers! still hoping they send her home tomorrow!

 

[Cheshire Figment]

The following is from the National Hurricane Center discussion of Irene:

ALTHOUGH IT IS STILL TOO EARLY TO BE CERTAIN...THE GUIDANCE TREND CONTINUES TO LESSENS THE THREAT TO SOUTH FLORIDA BUT INCREASES THE THREAT TO THE CAROLINAS.

DO NOT TO FOCUS ON THE EXACT FORECAST TRACK...ESPECIALLY AT DAYS 4 TO 5...SINCE THE MOST RECENT 5-YEAR AVERAGE ERRORS AT THOSE FORECAST TIMES ARE 200 AND 250 MILES...RESPECTIVELY.

So right now it seems less of a problem to Central Florida than a couple of days ago

 

[princessmamaof5]

More Pixie Dust



Wow three weeks is getting close ... Thankyou thankyou for those that have sent Pixie dust our way i am so happy and blessed to have such caring people on here. Ive been humbled by your kindness Carrie and Lynn

 

[princessmamaof5]

heard from kris...Kylee's fever is down, but still has an elevated heart rate and a reaction to her port line...she thanks everyone for the continued prayers! still hoping they send her home tomorrow!

I will be praying for her to feel better soon and for all things to calm down so she can come home.

 

[Owensheart]

More Pixie Dust



Wow three weeks is getting close ... Thankyou thankyou for those that have sent Pixie dust our way i am so happy and blessed to have such caring people on here. Ive been humbled by your kindness Carrie and Lynn

Cute stuff!! 3 weeks will be here before you know it!

 

[Owensheart]

They just canceled our flight!!!!!

I am so sorry! I hope you get outta there soon, or that they can do a quick reschedule. Keep us posted. I know you are SO excited!!

 

[Owensheart]

We got an email from Owen's wish granters .. no new news on dates. She just dropped a line to say hello and that she is waiting too. I am loving the new communication from our new wish granter, she is really great!! We're still hoping for the first week of December and Owen talks about his "Make A Wish" all the time. Every Disney movie that comes on with Cinderella's castle is "MY Make a Wish!" The anticipation is building and it's so nice to know that there isn't a open heart surgery looming in the fall.. we are just kickin' back and enjoying life!

I have my eye on the Contemporary and Wilderness Lodge for extending our trip. There is no way either of them will top our week at GKTW though.

For all of you getting ready to go in the next couple weeks... we are sure excited for you!!

 

[angeque143]

Prayers for a speedy recovery, Kylie! We're thinking of you....

HappyDreams--eeek! What happens now that the flight is cancelled?!?!

So excited!!! We received a brochure from GKTW last week. I thought I read on some former PTRs that wish families received little packages from the resort--I figured the welcoming package would contain a schedule of events, a map or menu options, etc. Just wondering if this brochure is the package? (Perhaps, GKTW is sending just the brochure now? Seems like most of the info is in here and perhaps they just provide the rest in orientation?) Just wondering if I should be expecting something else in the mail? What info did everyone else's welcome package contain? Thanks!

That is what I got too. I am thinking that they changed things a bit.

 

[angeque143]

Question...for those who have gone before. What is the best way to put on a stroller tag? We are gettong ours laminated so it lasts but wondering how to hang the stinker! Thanks!!

 

[Shellyplus4]

Hey guys~

We are going on our MAW trip the end of Oct. I was a child the last time I was at Disney. I am looking for suggestions on things to make sure we see/do while we are there. I have no idea where to even begin planning. We will be staying at GKTW. Thanks for any input. We will have our 13dd, 11dd, and 9ds on the trip.

Thanks,

 

[Happy Dreams1]

Sorry I havent been able to post here! Hurricane Irene passed right in the middle of Puerto Rico on Sunday/Morning and caused some damages. After 41 and 1/2 hours without electricity, it finally came back on! Many of the rivers here are overflowing and the largest river in Puerto Rico is threatening to enter the municipalities. Our international airport stopped operating for half a day on Monday. So, on with the update!

Oh no!!!!! I'm sorry!!! Has MAW told you what the new plans are yet? Late arrival or reschedule? I'm sooooo sorry!

My Make-A-Wish wish coordinator called me (yes, not my mom, ME) early Monday morning to inform me that she will be calling GKTW and Jetblue to re-organize everything. Twenty minutes later, I recieved a call from my wish granter and she confirmed that we are leaving on THURSDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY! Now, that's 2 days away...we are really praying the Irene keeps away from the edge of Florida.

So sorry to hear this....hope they can get you rescheduled !!
Yes, they just rescheduled us! We are leaving Thursday!

Oh no! I am so sorry! I hope they can get you on another one soon.

Not so soon like the next day but somewhat soon. We are leaving Thursday.

HappyDreams--eeek! What happens now that the flight is cancelled?!?!

My wish granter coordinated everything to leave this Thursday, same flight number, same flight times.

Hi all!

New to this forum as of today. We are scheduled for my son Colin's Make A Wish trip to Disney World later this week. Concerned about all the talk of Hurricane Irene! Suppose we get down there ok. What fun can be had in terrential downpours? Anyone experience this in the past? Thanks for any ideas!

- Dave

WOW! We are leaving the same day! We were supposed to leave this monday, the 22nd. However, I live in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, Hurricane Irene got the best of us and decided to pass right smack in the middle of P.R. the day were were supposed to leave! Now that we've dealt with that stress, we also have to keep on praying that Irene doesn't impact negatively our vacation WHILE we're there. Just pray!

 

[Happy Dreams1]

I am so sorry! I hope you get outta there soon, or that they can do a quick reschedule. Keep us posted. I know you are SO excited!!

Thanks! They rescheduled us for Thursday.

 

[katieb4]

Hoping Kylee is home from the hospital!!

Claudia, so great to hear your trip is back ON! No more storms please!!



Question.....We have reservations at 6:45pm for dinner at the Sci Fi restaurant at Hollywood Studios. I put it together today in my head....that Hollywood Studios closes at 7pm. Do the restaurants stay open later then the parks?

 

[kdzbear]

Question.....We have reservations at 6:45pm for dinner at the Sci Fi restaurant at Hollywood Studios. I put it together today in my head....that Hollywood Studios closes at 7pm. Do the restaurants stay open later then the parks?

The restaurants close the same time as the parks, which actually makes your reservation perfect. Since it closes at 7 pm, they will continue to serve guest and not rush you until everyone in your party is done. Then you get to walk through an empty park to the exit! It is the perfect time for a few photo ops without any other people in them!

 

[mommy2mrb]

UPDATE!!!!!!!!!!!!


Kylee is home! Kris thanks everyone for their continued prayers, they are looking forward to being home with the family!!