Make a Wish (and other organizations) - Wish Trippers UNITE! Volume SIX!

[FaithsWish]

Hello everyone! It has been a while since I last posted an update. CG has been given her dates for her MAW trip. They are Jan. 19 to Jan. 25. We are very excited! We still don't have too much information about the trip yet. I am hoping we hear from our MAW volunteers soon . The kids only know that CG was approved for a Disney MAW but the dates are still a surprise for them. I love reading everyone's trip updates!

Yay!! How exciting!

 

[2lovebugs]

Thanks you guys! We haven't told the kids yet when the trip will be. Our volunteers said they wanted their next visit to be a surprise. I am getting a little nerves since we are so close to our dates and don't know much. I am sure everything will work out great though. I can't wait to hear what they have planned!

 

[2lovebugs]

I do have a question! My mind goes in a hundred different direction and right now I am trying to get all the info about flying as possible. We will be taking CG's medication with us of course. Most of these are pills but we do have a couple of liquids. I was reading on TSA regulations on liquids and saw that it stated you can let the security know you have medication in a bottle larger then 3.4 oz. and they will check it for you without a problem. Has anyone had to do this? I don't want to put her medications in our suite case to be checked just in case it gets lost. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[FaithsWish]

I do have a question! My mind goes in a hundred different direction and right now I am trying to get all the info about flying as possible. We will be taking CG's medication with us of course. Most of these are pills but we do have a couple of liquids. I was reading on TSA regulations on liquids and saw that it stated you can let the security know you have medication in a bottle larger then 3.4 oz. and they will check it for you without a problem. Has anyone had to do this? I don't want to put her medications in our suite case to be checked just in case it gets lost. Any help would be appreciated!

We have flown a few times with Faith's liquid medications. I keep all of her meds in one bag in my carry on. I made sure they were all in the original bottles with the pharmacy labels on. Never had any problems!

 

[spacecanada]

All liquid/gel/aerosol medications should be placed in one large clear zip top bag marked 'essential medication', in addition to your 1-litre toiletries or other restricted liquids/gels/aerosol bag, if you have one (we rarely do). Ensure they are in original containers, with prescription labels, and travelling with the person on that prescription label. (So make sure your family sticks together if parents carry meds for their children.)

Be aware that checked baggage may also get very cold, so any medication or supplies that are temperature sensitive should be in your carry on as well, and should be exempt from the 1-litre restrictions. (i.e. insulin, epinephrine, refrigerated medications with cooling packs.) There are some fuzzy restrictions on what is an acceptable cooling pack/device for medications that need to be kept cool. That's one you will have to ask about, since I've never had a solid good answer. (Although frozen peas are good if you aren't crossing international borders, since they are a solid that won't melt.)

I've never had TSA (or CATSA) bat an eye at my large bag of medical supplies. Many of them don't even take a second look at the bag. (Although the contents are clearly visible and in their original containers with prescription labels.)

There are few restrictions, but most essential medical supplies are permitted in your carry on. Any questions, call your local airport and ask to speak with the passenger screening department (TSA or CATSA).

 

[2lovebugs]

All liquid/gel/aerosol medications should be placed in one large clear zip top bag marked 'essential medication', in addition to your 1-litre toiletries or other restricted liquids/gels/aerosol bag, if you have one (we rarely do). Ensure they are in original containers, with prescription labels, and travelling with the person on that prescription label. (So make sure your family sticks together if parents carry meds for their children.)

Be aware that checked baggage may also get very cold, so any medication or supplies that are temperature sensitive should be in your carry on as well, and should be exempt from the 1-litre restrictions. (i.e. insulin, epinephrine, refrigerated medications with cooling packs.) There are some fuzzy restrictions on what is an acceptable cooling pack/device for medications that need to be kept cool. That's one you will have to ask about, since I've never had a solid good answer. (Although frozen peas are good if you aren't crossing international borders, since they are a solid that won't melt.)

I've never had TSA (or CATSA) bat an eye at my large bag of medical supplies. Many of them don't even take a second look at the bag. (Although the contents are clearly visible and in their original containers with prescription labels.)

There are few restrictions, but most essential medical supplies are permitted in your carry on. Any questions, call your local airport and ask to speak with the passenger screening department (TSA or CATSA).

We have flown a few times with Faith's liquid medications. I keep all of her meds in one bag in my carry on. I made sure they were all in the original bottles with the pharmacy labels on. Never had any problems!

Thank you spacecanada and FaithsWish! I am glad to hear that they are very understanding of medication. I am a little less stressed now. Thank you to both of you again for all of your help!

 

[lanejudy]

As PP's have indicated -- the liquid meds can go in your carry-on and are not subject to the 3-1-1 rule. Keep them separate -- either a separate ziploc bag, or if you have a lot of medical items to carry-on, you may bring an additional carry-on bag that is just "medical" needs (meds, equipment, etc.) and it doesn't count towards your carry-on baggage allowance. The key is to DECLARE the separate medical items before TSA starts to scan your belongings.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[Betty Rohrer]

if you have enough meds and equipment to do in one carryon bag, place in one bag but do not place anything else like a change of clothes. just let
TSA agent at scanner know bag has meds and med equipment as it is scanned. it can take you a little longer to get thru check point, just take your time and be ready to answer their questions. you will not be first person to have to take meds thru checkpoint. just make sure everything in original bottles or containers. to 2lovebugs: if staying at Give Kids The World make sure you bring an extra suitcase for trip home or at least a lot of extra room in your cases. plan to do some of the special activities at the Village. Have a great trip

 

[2lovebugs]

Lots of great ideas! Thank you all so much! I might do the idea of having a separate bag for her meds. She might need her nebulizer while we are down there. CG has been battling congestion for a few months now. She has not needed it too often, but it would be great to have it just in case. I didn't realize that you can have a medication bag and it now count for a carry on. That's great news! I am very excited about having to need an extra bag for goodies for the kids. Its all becoming very real!

 

[WendyLou]

Lots of great ideas! Thank you all so much! I might do the idea of having a separate bag for her meds. She might need her nebulizer while we are down there. CG has been battling congestion for a few months now. She has not needed it too often, but it would be great to have it just in case. I didn't realize that you can have a medication bag and it now count for a carry on. That's great news! I am very excited about having to need an extra bag for goodies for the kids. Its all becoming very real!

I also have been told several times to get an extra bag for the goodies! So stinking excited.

 

[Kristi77]

If your medication is a liquid it's ok.......we needed a script for each medication and a letter from our doctor and we were fine with all the meds and equipment on the plane. I packed a carryon that I carried with all AJs meds and equipment. I also highly recommend bringing a bag....you will need it.we end up buying one there and it still wasn't big enough lol

 

[2lovebugs]

I also have been told several times to get an extra bag for the goodies! So stinking excited.

Me too!! It's been so hard not to tell CG and LJ!

If your medication is a liquid it's ok.......we needed a script for each medication and a letter from our doctor and we were fine with all the meds and equipment on the plane. I packed a carryon that I carried with all AJs meds and equipment. I also highly recommend bringing a bag....you will need it.we end up buying one there and it still wasn't big enough lol

That's what I might do, get a letter from her Doc. I want to make sure everything goes as smooth as possible. It sounds like you guys had a great trip. I cant wait to read all about!

 

[FaithsWish]

I asked this a while ago, but it may have gotten overlooked since it was in a longer post.

Has anyone on a wish trip had luck getting into BOG for lunch since they started the FP+ thing? What was your experience regarding wait times?

Since we do not get our tickets until orientation at GKTW, we won't be able to link through MDE until then.....so the chance of any FP+ being available is slim.

 

[lanejudy]

BOG FP+ is separate from the rest of the FP+ system and tickets. I believe the BOG FP+ are only offered to guests staying onsite. So I'd recommend you ask your Wish organizers and/or GKTW if they have any ability to help getting your party in at BOG. I don't know if it will help, but it can't hurt.

Enjoy your vacation!

 

[WendyLou]

I asked this a while ago, but it may have gotten overlooked since it was in a longer post. Has anyone on a wish trip had luck getting into BOG for lunch since they started the FP+ thing? What was your experience regarding wait times? Since we do not get our tickets until orientation at GKTW, we won't be able to link through MDE until then.....so the chance of any FP+ being available is slim.

If you can't get anything worked out with your wish grantors make sure and walk up and ask at BOG maybe they would be willing to try to work in a wish family or tell you a better time to return. Hope it all works our.

 

[FaithsWish]

Lanejudy and WendyLou thank you! I will probably send one of the big kids or DH to see if it is possible to get in.

Since we will have our adult kiddos with us, DH and I are going to take one evening and sneak off to Epcot for a grown up dinner! Faith will enjoy some time with her brothers and sister at the GKTW party and we will enjoy a break and a chance to see Illuminations. Win-win!!!

 

[2lovebugs]

This might have been answered before so please forgive me. I looked but this actual question didn't seem to be anywhere. I was wondering if the tickets for Universal Studios and Island Adventure from MAW include The Hogwarts Express Train ride between the two parks?

 

[WendyLou]

This might have been answered before so please forgive me. I looked but this actually question I have didn't seem to be anywhere. I was wondering if the tickets for Universal Studios and Island Adventure from MAW include The Hogwarts Express Train ride between the two parks?

someone can correct me if i'm mistaken but i was under the impression that it is included since the US/IOA tickets we have are "hoppers" or universals version of the multi-park per day ticket.

 

[FaithsWish]

My understanding is that the only thing you need to ride the Hogwarts Express is a Park Hopper ticket and the Universal tickets from GKTW are hoppers.

 

[WendyLou]

Lanejudy and WendyLou thank you! I will probably send one of the big kids or DH to see if it is possible to get in.

Since we will have our adult kiddos with us, DH and I are going to take one evening and sneak off to Epcot for a grown up dinner! Faith will enjoy some time with her brothers and sister at the GKTW party and we will enjoy a break and a chance to see Illuminations. Win-win!!!

wow, an adult dinner sounds so relaxing! wish we could do that. Not sure Logan would fare to well being supervised by Tyler (10)