Make a Wish (and other organizations) - Wish Trippers UNITE! Volume SIX!
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SO EXCITING!FYI: Scrapbooking paper and albums are 40% off! I got an awesome Mickey album for $13.99! 
Our volunteers were out this weekend, and wanted us to "keep the ideas coming" with regard to any wish details/special things for Ramona. I thought that was their department, but I guess they want to get as much info on what we think would be great as possible and then work some magic.
We are focusing on Toy Story for Ramona's wish and chose Woody as character meet priority #1. Any other ideas? Ramona is going to be so thrilled with "just" WDW and GKTW! I mean, seriously! But they said every little bit of info we give them on what Ramona would love will help them make the perfect experience. I would love your advice 
Our volunteers were out this weekend, and wanted us to "keep the ideas coming" with regard to any wish details/special things for Ramona. I thought that was their department, but I guess they want to get as much info on what we think would be great as possible and then work some magic.
We are focusing on Toy Story for Ramona's wish and chose Woody as character meet priority #1. Any other ideas? Ramona is going to be so thrilled with "just" WDW and GKTW! I mean, seriously! But they said every little bit of info we give them on what Ramona would love will help them make the perfect experience. I would love your advice FYI: Scrapbooking paper and albums are 40% off! I got an awesome Mickey album for $13.99!
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Lol. Website would be helpful, eh? The sale is at Joann.com
Yay! I know how you feel. Yesterday we got our packet with our check and make a wish button!
.Kktraylor said:Yay! I know how you feel. Yesterday we got our packet with our check and make a wish button!
Congrats! Every little thing just makes it a little more real. Talia really loved fireworks on the fourth, so it reassures me she still has usable sight, so I know she is going to love this trip!
When are y'all leaving? We leave in less than a week, but we still haven't come up with the money for all the kids to go. I'm not giving up yet.
Kktraylor said:Aug 9 is the day school starts here. Also my little man Nate's 7th bday.
Well Happy early Birthday to Nate! Reno doesn't start college till late august, and Talia doesn't go, so anytime was good for us. Got a letter from maw yesterday that our flights are confirmed, and they will send the whole itinerary closer to the trip. It was kind of funny cause she said she was sending me the letter, but everything on it she told me over the phone, lol. Its cute with Disney characters on it so it will be a good scrapbook piece later.
Are you all set? Happy travels!
We're getting packed...leave on Friday. But, we weren't able to come up with the money for the other kids. :-(. So, Ava is excited but pretty bummed. And she refuses to talk about it in front of her siblings.
Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that! Ava sounds so sweet-I hope she's still able to really enjoy herself despite the fact that her sibs can't join. It will be amazing and wonderful for her, no matter what. But I am truly sorry your family won't be all together.
Hello all!
My son Cole was born with severe ebstein's anomoly and pulmonary atresia 4.5 years ago. He has had three open heart surgeries (the last one just this past April). One of his nurses at his most recent surgery suggested we contact the Make a Wish Foundation. Fast forward to today, when we just received our itinerary for a trip to Disney World.
We leave on September 7 for five days at Give Kids the World/Disney. I stumbled upon this website while looking for trip advice for Make a Wish kids going to Disney. I've already learned a lot but would definitely love more input and advice. I hope to post a trip report and pictures as well. My wife and I are almost as excited as Cole is. He will turn five while we are on the trip!
My son Cole was born with severe ebstein's anomoly and pulmonary atresia 4.5 years ago. He has had three open heart surgeries (the last one just this past April). One of his nurses at his most recent surgery suggested we contact the Make a Wish Foundation. Fast forward to today, when we just received our itinerary for a trip to Disney World.
We leave on September 7 for five days at Give Kids the World/Disney. I stumbled upon this website while looking for trip advice for Make a Wish kids going to Disney. I've already learned a lot but would definitely love more input and advice. I hope to post a trip report and pictures as well. My wife and I are almost as excited as Cole is. He will turn five while we are on the trip!
Hello all!
My son Cole was born with severe ebstein's anomoly and pulmonary atresia 4.5 years ago. He has had three open heart surgeries (the last one just this past April). One of his nurses at his most recent surgery suggested we contact the Make a Wish Foundation. Fast forward to today, when we just received our itinerary for a trip to Disney World.
We leave on September 7 for five days at Give Kids the World/Disney. I stumbled upon this website while looking for trip advice for Make a Wish kids going to Disney. I've already learned a lot but would definitely love more input and advice. I hope to post a trip report and pictures as well. My wife and I are almost as excited as Cole is. He will turn five while we are on the trip!
Welcome!! My son Trevor has pulmonary atresia w/IVS. He just turned 8 last weekend. We went on my sons wish trip in June. This board has been wonderful! Can't wait to hear more about your son and your plans for his upcoming wish trip.
Jackie
I have a bit of a follow-up question. We received a letter from the Make a Wish foundation yesterday, telling us the dates of departure and return for our trip. In the letter, it said that we would be receiving our "daily schedule" soon. What does that mean? Does MAW actually dictate how we spend each day of our trip?
spmoseley said:
Not at all, a bit before your trip you should get more detailed flight info, your expense check , and if they planned anything extra I would assume info will be in there too. We should get ours sometime next week! Woohoo! But no, they dont micro manage the trip. Welcome to the board!
A check?! I wasn't aware of receiving spending money. That's awesome news, as we definitely want to let Cole buy souvenirs.
Thank you for your help!
Another question for those in the know: I know that someone from Give Kids the World will meet us at the airport and help us secure our rental car. Do they then ride with us to the resort and help us with the check-in process?
Hello all!
My son Cole was born with severe ebstein's anomoly and pulmonary atresia 4.5 years ago. He has had three open heart surgeries (the last one just this past April). One of his nurses at his most recent surgery suggested we contact the Make a Wish Foundation. Fast forward to today, when we just received our itinerary for a trip to Disney World.
We leave on September 7 for five days at Give Kids the World/Disney. I stumbled upon this website while looking for trip advice for Make a Wish kids going to Disney. I've already learned a lot but would definitely love more input and advice. I hope to post a trip report and pictures as well. My wife and I are almost as excited as Cole is. He will turn five while we are on the trip!
Hello and welcome! Your trip is coming right up-can't wait for the trip report! We are going in November, dates still not confirmed. And my husband and I are as excited as our wish kid, too!
They do not ride with you. Once you arrive at GKTW you stop at the first building and check in there. It took a few minutes for them to go over everything. Then the volunteer drives a golf cart and you follow and they will show you where your room is and take a pic next to your sign.
Also, the expense check is to cover things like food, souvenirs, tolls, gas for your rental car.
Hope you have a magical time!
Jackie
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